Franco-Siamese Treaty of Bangkok (1867): Cambodia Between Two Powers
Discover the 1867 Franco-Siamese Treaty of Bangkok, the agreement that confirmed the French protectorate over Cambodia while ceding Battambang and...
Picture of the day: Library at Preah Khan of Kampong Svay
Explore the enigmatic so-called “library” at Preah Khan of Kampong Svay in northern Cambodia, a moss-covered shrine whose true original...
Last publications on Wonders of Cambodia (January 19th-25th 2026)
Wonders of Cambodia publications
Books: A New Sun Rises Over the Old Land: Suon Sorin’s Classic Novel of Sihanouk’s Cambodia
Presentation of the book A New Sun Rises Over the Old Land is set in the years after Cambodian independence,...
Prasat Sambor in Sambor Prei Kuk: Sacred Heart of Chenla’s Forest City
Discover Prasat Sambor, the main northern sanctuary of Sambor Prei Kuk in Kampong Thom, Cambodia – a pre-Angkorian Shiva temple...
Khmer proverb: Why You Should Not Try to Change People Who Refuse to Change
Explore a traditional Khmer proverb about bending unbending wood and “spoiled” people, and learn what it teaches us today about...
Picture of the day: Lion Guardian of Prasat Tao, Sambor Prei Kuk
Discover the iconic sandstone lion guardian at Prasat Tao in Sambor Prei Kuk, a pre‑Angkorian “Lion Temple” in Kampong Thom...
Population: Jarai Language Inclusion to Preserve Indigenous Culture
Cambodia introduces the Jarai language into its Multilingual Education Program to preserve indigenous culture and identity. The initiative, starting January...
Language: Unraveling the Deep Bond: Cambodian and Thai Scripts
Explore the historical relationship between Cambodian Khmer and Thai scripts—both rooted in Brahmi, Thai adapted from Khmer. Discover visual similarities,...
Picture of the day: Crispy Deep-Fried Crickets: Cambodian Street Food Delight
Discover crispy deep-fried crickets, a Cambodian street food delicacy packed with protein, crunchy texture, and bold flavors from garlic and...
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