Thailand’s govt pushes for ‘Chud Thai’ UNESCO status, new World Heritage listing
by Thai PBS World Sat, May 23, 2026 Thailand is pushing hard to have ‘Chud Thai’, the knowledge, craftsmanship and practices of Thai national costume, recognised as a global cultural […]
Cambodia – Young Bunong Woman Uses Her Voice to Preserve Culture and Empower Girls
By Rin Ousa Cambodianess May 17, 2026, 9:00 AM Sam At Rachana, a member of the Bunong Indigenous community. (Moeurn Makthong / ThmeyThmey Digital Media) PHNOM PENH – Sam At […]
A Cambodian Teen Takes the Diplomatic Stage for a Day as German Ambassador
By Rin Ousa Cambodianess Fri, May 8, 2026 Norakvattey is a 19-year-old law student who took on the role of the German Ambassador to Cambodia for a day. Photo: Moeurn […]
Cambodia – Small payments fuel wider corruption, expert warns
Som Sotheary / Khmer Times April 28, 2026 A motorist faces a traffic stop in Phnom Penh. Khmer Times Small, unofficial payments for routine public services are fuelling broader corruption […]
Beijing exhibition brings ancient Angkor back to life
Taing Rinith / Khmer Times Mon, April 27, 2026 (From left) Replica sculptures stand alongside immersive projections in ‘The Smile of Angkor’ exhibition; Angkor Wat is reimagined through projection, sound, […]
Thai army captain goes viral after confronting Cambodian soldier
by Marisa Chimprabha Thai PBS World Wednesday, August 20, 2025 BANGKOK – A female Thai army captain, accompanying the Interim Observer Team on a visit to the Chong An Mah […]
Using Art to Heal Cambodian Children and Families Displaced by Border Clashes
By Rin Ousa Cambodianess Tuesday, August 12, 2025 Displaced families merrily watching the art performance by the Phare Ponleu Selpak team. Photo by Phare Ponleu Selpak PHNOM PENH – In […]
Myanmar 8888 Uprising umbrella strike staged by revolutionary youth in Yangon
Mizzima Myanmar Saturday August 9, 2025 PHOTO: Mizzima Despite heavy security and repression in Yangon, revolutionary youth staged an umbrella strike on 8 August to mark the 37th anniversary of […]
How a Young Cambodian Indigenous Artist Inspires a Generation
By Blen Romam Cambodianess Sunday, August 3, 2025 Youn Mondet performs on Indigenous culture during the Asian Youth Theatre Festival 2024 in Chiang Mai. Photo by Keo Rattana PHNOM PENH […]
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