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Des fantômes dépêchés (Ghosts Dispatched) from Cambodia: Tiziano Terzani's uncompromising view of a little-known genocide
‘Ghosts from Cambodia’ offers a unique and poignant insight into Cambodia's tragic history through the eyes of Tiziano Terzani, an iconic Italian reporter.

Coin Lecture
Aug 12, 20252 min read


Taste the Authenticity: Champion Cambodian Local Products with Thalias
Thalias Hospitality Group is redefining the landscape of Cambodian gastronomy through its daring venture into house-made dairy: notably, extraordinary fresh yogurts and a remarkable range of artisan cheeses.

Coin gourmand
Aug 12, 20251 min read


Siena in Phnom Penh, This Isn’t Just Another Italian Eatery
For those seeking an intimate, unforgettable culinary journey, Siena in Phnom Penh stands out as a beacon of Italian gastronomy and romantic ambiance. This isn’t just another Italian eatery...

Coin gourmand
Aug 12, 20251 min read


Le Coin du Sommelier: The Four Iconic Wines Handpicked by Eden Gnean
Pour constituer une cave à vins qui allie sophistication et émotion, rares sont ceux qui possèdent le palais raffiné et la passion inébranlable d'Eden Gnean, la directrice générale du restaurant Topaz à Phnom Penh.

Coin gourmand
Aug 12, 20252 min read


Bonds Amid Borders: Thalias Joins Solidarity for Cambodian Refugees of the Border Conflict
Cambodia is once again facing a humanitarian ordeal. The resurgence of violence along the Cambodia-Thailand border in July 2025 displaced more than 135,000 Cambodians within days

Editorial team
Aug 12, 20251 min read


From Restlessness to Radiance: Anya Minko’s Artistry Illuminates Topaz TheCommune
Currently exhibiting her dynamic works at Topaz TheCommune in Phnom Penh, Australian artist Anya Minko welcomes us into her world—a realm where creativity surges and a restless spirit finds joyful expression. In this candid interview, we explore her unique journey, her sources of happiness, and the fervor that fuels her ever-busy hands.

Editorial team
Aug 12, 20251 min read


A pilgrimage to Angkor: Pierre Loti's enchanted journey through the majestic ruins
At the beginning of the 20th century, Pierre Loti's travelogue ‘Un pèlerin d'Angkor’ (A Pilgrim at Angkor) played a major role in the French imagination, offering a poetic and melancholic immersion into the mystery of the ruins of Angkor.

Editorial team
Aug 12, 20253 min read


Cambodia & Environment: The race to clean up rivers in the face of an unstoppable flow of sewage
Cambodia, a country criss-crossed by iconic rivers and lakes such as the Mekong and Tonlé Sap, is engaged in a difficult struggle to restore the purity of its waters. Despite ambitious efforts by the government and local stakeholders, river pollution persists, fuelled by massive and often uncontrolled discharge of wastewater.

Editorial team
Aug 12, 20253 min read


Debate & Border crisis between Thailand and Cambodia: Analysis of a complex conflict in the heart of Southeast Asia
On 7 August 2025, a conference organised by the Asia Society Policy Institute in New York brought together renowned experts to analyse the recent violent escalation of the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, as well as its broader regional implications

Editorial team
Aug 12, 20252 min read


Book: “Trois autres Cambodge” (Three Other Cambodias), Khmer youth facing the future
After Three Other Trois autres Thaïlande and Trois autres Malaisie, this third and final volume of the trilogy offers a new insight into contemporary Southeast Asia. Three Other Cambodia, edited by Teri Shaffer Yamada, stands out for its approach, which eschews easy exoticism in favour of powerful short stories where people take precedence over picturesque settings.

Partenaire Presse
Aug 11, 20252 min read


Cambodia & Agriculture: Rice exports reach historic highs in 2025
Cambodia's rice exports to international markets saw a remarkable surge during the first seven months of 2025, generating more than $1.2 billion in revenue, a significant increase of nearly 15% compared to the same period last year.

Eco News
Aug 11, 20252 min read


Thalias: When Business Lunches Aren’t Just About Business
The Thalias Group’s establishments—Khéma, Topaz, and Malis—offer business lunches that, as their name suggests, are designed to foster professional meetings over refined menus at very affordable prices in an inviting and elegant atmosphere.

Coin gourmand
Aug 11, 20251 min read


Cambodia & Energy: Pursat lights up with solar power, a photovoltaic power plant inaugurated
With an installed capacity of 60 megawatts, the new photovoltaic power plant in Pursat marks a major step forward in the kingdom's energy transition, driven by the desire to exploit renewable resources in a country that has long been dependent on fossil fuels.

Eco News
Aug 11, 20252 min read


Cambodia & Solidarity: ‘Phare Activity Camp’, where children can be children again
It all began in heavy silence, broken only by the sound of footsteps in the mud and anxious whispers. After the initial distribution of food and an urgent assessment of needs in the two largest camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs), the Phare Ponleu Selpak team in Battambang decided that more was needed than just material aid.

Partenaire Presse
Aug 11, 20253 min read


Lina Hak: The Visionary Director Steering Thalias Hospitality into Cambodia’s Premier Culinary and Hospitality Sphere
In the ever-evolving hospitality landscape of Cambodia, few figures stand out as prominently as Lina Hak, the Director of Operations at Thalias Hospitality. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Lina has been instrumental in shaping the identity and success of some of Phnom Penh’s most acclaimed dining and hotel experiences. Today, we delve into an exclusive interview with Lina Hak to explore her journey, leadership philosophy, and vision for the future of Thalias Hospit

Editorial team
Aug 11, 20252 min read


Ceasefire with Thailand: Between fragile hopes and civic solidarity
For several months, the border between Cambodia and Thailand has been the scene of a conflict that has had a profound impact on the region in military, economic, social and tourist terms. On 11 August 2025, the situation shows signs of relative stability, but the issues at stake remain serious and complex, involving prisoners, refugees, diplomatic actors and citizen initiatives in favour of peace.

Editorial team
Aug 11, 20253 min read


Calm borders, uncertainty: The fragile ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand
Cambodia and Thailand have cautiously embarked on a peace process under the auspices of Malaysia, the current chair of ASEAN. On 28 July, a ceasefire was agreed, ending five days of violent clashes that left at least 43 people dead and displaced more than 300,000 people on both sides of the border. This peace pact was negotiated through Malaysian mediation, supported by the United States and China, offering a glimmer of hope for calm.

Editorial team
Aug 8, 20253 min read


Elegy for Citta Uong: A cinematic voice from Cambodia has been silenced
The Cambodian film world mourns the loss of Citta Uong (also known as Uong Kanthouk), a pioneering filmmaker whose captivating and profound work marked the golden age of Cambodian cinema in the 1960s and 1970s.

Editorial team
Aug 8, 20252 min read


Lights of Exoticism: The flamboyant life of Jules Agostini, engineer, explorer and photographer from the ends of the earth (1859–1930)
Born in 1859 in the hamlet of Arbarella, on the rugged and proud island of Corsica, Jules Agostini grew up in fin-de-siècle France, with a vivid imagination for distant lands and the strangeness of other places.

Editorial team
Aug 7, 20254 min read


Kep & LifeStyle: ‘Knai Bang Chatt Executive Chamber’, where visionary leaders reinvent themselves
In a world where the urgency to perform eats away at executives' time, are there still sanctuaries where they can deeply recharge while lucidly mapping out the next chapter of their career? Knai Bang Chatt, a sustainable gem on the Cambodian coast, now offers a unique, bold and transformative answer: the ‘Purposeful Pause – Executive Leadership Chamber’.

Voyageuse Passion
Aug 7, 20255 min read


Opinion & Border dispute: ‘Thailand must rewrite its history and accept the truth’
By Major General Tith Viseth: Thailand is shooting itself in the foot by attacking Cambodia! Beyond hatred and anger, it is indeed for these reasons that the Thai army continues to provoke Cambodia at a time when an immediate and unconditional ceasefire has been declared by Malaysia.

Chroniqueur
Aug 7, 20254 min read


The evolution of the Kingdom of Siam in relation to the Khmer Empire: rivalries and cross-influences
The history of the Kingdom of Siam (now Thailand) is deeply linked to that of the Khmer Empire, both through a dynamic of military confrontation and through an extraordinary cultural and institutional heritage. Their shared evolution has helped shape the identity and geopolitics of the entire continental region of Southeast Asia.

Editorial team
Aug 6, 20252 min read


Journey to the heart of Cambodia of yesteryear: Reflections of a Bordeaux sailor on a land of untapped promise
At the end of the 19th century, a French merchant navy officer based in the port of Bordeaux wrote a rare and valuable account: a travel letter to Cambodia, then an independent kingdom under the absolute rule of a monarch described with striking frankness.

Editorial team
Aug 6, 20253 min read


Cambodia – Thailand: When the border burns, tourism suffocates
While the authorities are trying to reassure people about the safety of major destinations, tourism operators are expressing growing disappointment at the reality on the ground and the tangible consequences of this instability for their industry.

Eco News
Aug 6, 20253 min read
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