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AI-generated illustration inspired by a traditional Khmer folktale, showing a Cambodian father and son encountering a wounded crocodile beside their ox cart in a tropical forest

Khmer stories

Khmer story: The Crocodile Who Forgot a Good Deed

August 17, 2026

A traditional Khmer folktale about a rescued crocodile, a compassionate father and son, and a king who teaches a memorable...

Floating island dessert with meringue, nuts, mint, and crème anglaise at La Ferme de Bassac Restaurant in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Cuisine

Picture of the day: Floating Island Dessert in Siem Reap

by Pascal Medeville

August 17, 2026

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Discover a delicate floating island dessert at La Ferme de Bassac in Siem Reap, where French culinary tradition meets Cambodia’s...

Restaurants

Tourism: 5 Favorite Western Restaurants in Siem Reap (2026 Guide)

by Pascal Medeville

August 16, 2026

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Discover five favorite Western restaurants in Siem Reap, from French bistros and farm-to-table steaks to Mediterranean cuisine and relaxed Franco-Khmer...

History

French Administration in Cambodia During the Colonial Period

by Pascal Medeville

August 16, 2026

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How did France govern Cambodia? Explore the French protectorate, Resident-Superior, provincial residents, monarchy and colonial bureaucracy that shaped modern Cambodia.