CAMBODIA WELCOMES NEW YEAR WITH COLOURFUL CELEBRATIONS
Khmers marked the beginning of a new year with colourful, vibrant and loud celebrations last week.
Tag: Wat Phnom
Cambodia’s David Copperfield
Almost everyone in Cambodia loves magic tricks. They also want to learn a few tricks to impress their classmates or colleagues, or give performances at parties. But when Cambodians are asked who their favourite magician or illusionist is, only one name will come to their minds: Solo.
Teachers to gather despite rally ban
City Hall has denied a request made by the Cambodia Independent Teachers Association to rally on World Teacher’s Day.
Sanloek Tes Art Gallery Official Opening @ Wat Phnom Resort
The inauguration of Sanloek Tes Art Gallery on June 27 was presided over by Her Excellency Koy Pisey, Deputy Chief of Permanent Secretariat of the National Authority in Charge of Border Affairs.
Company loses contract to collect parking fees
City Hall will no longer be able to collect money from parking around Wat Phnom.
Labour unions call for minimum wage increase
On Labour Day, the Labour Confederation demanded increase the minimum wage.
US Embassy Issues Security Warning
The US Embassy in Cambodia issued a security alert, urging all US citizens in the country to exercise caution after Prime Minister Hun Sen claimed that the terrorist organisation had been planning an attack in Phnom Penh before Khmer New Year.
Terror plot foiled, Hun Sen says
PM claims the KNLF was plotting to set off explosives in Phnom Penh to disrupt New Year festivities.
First bird photo fair set for next week
The Ministry of Environment will soon collaborate with some NGOs to host a Bird Photos Fair for the first time at Wat Phnom.
Security forces gear up for New Year
PM says that security forces were on high alert to protect Cambodians and foreigners during upcoming New Year’s Eve celebrations.
