Cambodia

Thai crisis may cause $100 mln of loss to Cambodian tourism

PHNOM PENH - The tourism industry of Cambodia will see a loss of 100 million U.S.

Inaugural Ceremony

Skal welcomes Siem Reap, Cambodia as new club and new country

Skål International warmly welcomed the new Skål Club – Skål International Siem Reap, Cambodia into the Skål fraternity at the inaugural function of the club on November 22, 2008.

Environment

Unnecessary dam project threatens rarest wildlife

One of the world's rarest reptiles, the critically-endangered Siamese crocodile, is gravely threatened by a proposed dam in an unspoilt region of Cambodia, British conservationists warn.

Cambodia

Cambodian golf courses aim to hit tourists

Phnom Penh - Cambodia's efforts to attract high-end tourists by developing a world class golfing scene in the space of just a few years appears to have paid off, with a major regional golf tour compan

Cambodia

American tourist arrested on child sex charge in Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - An American man has been detained in Cambodia for allegedly committing a sexual offense against a 13-year-old girl.

Preah Vihear Temple

Will there a wall around Preah Vihear Temple?

According to reports from some agencies in Phnom Penh, Cambodia is planning to build a "Berlin-style" wall to shut-off Thailand and develop tourist facilities around the still disputed Preah Vihear Te

Part Of Asian Development Bank's Mekong Tourism Development Project

Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam publish responsible tourism guide

BANGKOK (August 13, 2008) - The fast-growing tourism destinations of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam have published a 148-page guide book showing where and how to enjoy responsible tourism activities in th

Cambodia-Thai Conflict

Thai-Cambodian conflict enters 2nd week

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Thailand accused Cambodia of eyeing even more of its land and leaflets appeared in the Cambodian capital calling for a boycott of Thai goods, as a military standoff over

Thailand

Thai tourists cancel Cambodia visits amid temple dispute

Thailand's tourism chief says about a thousand Thais have cancelled visits to Cambodia's famous Angkor Wat ruins since a dispute erupted between the two neighbours over another temple.

With Thrice Weekly Stopovers In Siem Reap

Jetstar Asia introduces daily flights to Phnom Penh

Visiting Cambodia’s two major cities of Siem Reap and Phnom Penh will soon be more affordable and enjoyable. Starting July 28, 2008, Jetstar Asia passengers flying to Cambodia can enjoy stopovers in the historical city of Siem Reap besides traveling on direct flights to Phnom Penh.

Land Around Site Excluded From Unesco Bid

Deadlock on Preah Vihear temple status is over

Thailand and Cambodia have broken a deadlock in their dispute over Preah Vihear after Phnom Penh agreed to only nominate the famous Hindu-style temple, and not territory around it, to Unesco as a world heritage candidate.

Cambodia

Cambodia eyes lucrative European, Chinese tourist markets

PHNOM PENH, April 22 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia will seek to increase direct flights from China and European Union (EU) nations to boostits booming tourism industry, the Mekong Times newspaper reported Tuesday.

"Cambodia needs more flights from the big cities in southern China and they need to be daily," Tourism Minister Thong Khon was ... read more

Cambodia

‘Killing Fields’ hero laid to rest

South Plainfield, New Jersey (US ASIAN WIRE) -- Years later, as he stood in a funeral home here, Sydney Schanberg remembered the day he stood before a Khmer Rouge firing squad in Cambodia.

Cambodia

Cambodia develops cultural heritage and eco-tourism

PHNOM PEHN, Cambodia (eTN) - In recent years, the government of Cambodia has given priority to the development of the country’s tourism industry, focusing on cultural and eco-tourism in order to promote the advancement of national economy and rapid poverty alleviation.

Cambodia

Child sex tourist jailed for 15 years

A CAMBODIAN court sentenced a German man to 15 years in jail today for the sexual abuse of a 14-year-old girl, the latest foreigner to be caught in the south-east Asian nation's drive to stop child sex tourism.

Walter Munz, 61, from Stuttgart, was arrested last year in a Phnom Penh guest house.

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Sex Tourism

Italian arrested in Cambodia

Rome, 6 March - Another Italian tourist was arrested in Cambodia a few days ago. The charge cited by Cambodian police is the sexual abuse of six children. F. C., 43, was arrested in Sihanoukville on Tuesday evening while in the company of a group of children, according to Suon Sophan, head of the police's Anti-trafficking Department.

Cambodia

Monk arrested for molesting child tourist

(eTN) - A Cambodian monk has been arrested and defrocked for molesting an eight-year-old French girl while she was touring the country's Angkor temples with her family.

Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia

Two tales of Thailand and its neighbors

BANGKOK, Thailand (eTN) - As a major gateway, Thailand looks to improve its access to its neighbours. We look at two recent examples of policy favoring the country as a gateway to the rest of Southeast Asia.

Mekong tourism

What’s new in Mekong tourism?

MEKONG TOURISM OFFICE DEFINES PRIORITIES

Cambodia and Thailand sign single tourist visa deal

PHNOM PENH (TVLW) - Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Monday to allow foreign tourists to enter on a single visa.

"This means a tourist can get a visa either for Thailand or Cambodia and can visit the two nations," Cambodian Foreign Minister Hor Namhong said after signing the agreement with visiting Thai counterpart Nitya ... read more