Sunday, October 16, 2022

American English teacher fired over 'inappropriate' messages to former student in Cambodia

An online personality and English lecturer at a reputable international school in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, has been fired from his position after screenshots of “inappropriate” messages he sent to a former student were shared on social media.

Michael Strahan, an American citizen also


Cambodian PM Hun Sen urges ASEAN Women Leaders’ Summit to become a platform to inspire women

Prime Minister Hun Sen expressed his hope that the 2nd ASEAN Women Leaders’ Summit will continue to be a platform to inspire and motivate women in the ASEAN region.

While presiding over here this evening the closing ceremony of the 2nd ASEAN Women Leaders’ Summit under the theme “


Sold to gangs, forced to run online scams: inside Cambodia’s cybercrime crisis

When the advert popped up on Ly Thi Lan’s* Facebook feed, it seemed like the perfect opportunity. An employer in Cambodia was looking for new staff, the only requirement was computer skills, and the salary was generous, especially compared with her factory job in her home country


French Court Rejects Cambodian PM’s Claim of Defamation Against Opposition Leader

A French court has ruled in favor of Cambodia’s long-time opposition leader Sam Rainsy in a defamation case filed by the country’s Prime Minister Hun Sen.

Hun Sen brought the case in response to Sam Rainsy’s claims, made on Facebook in 2019, that he was behind the deaths of


Immigration police detail restrictions on Cambodian visa runs from Pattaya

Thai and Cambodian border police at Aranyaprathet and Pong Nam Ron, a three-hour drive from Pattaya, have detailed the rules for foreigners wishing to obtain a further 45 days to extend their stay in Thailand. The new entry stamp can later be extended for a further month at Thai


Death toll in Cambodia boast disaster rises

The recovery of a 14-year-old student's body from Cambodia's Mekong river has brought the death toll of a boat accident to 11, a senior official said.

The small boat, carrying students aged 12-14 who were returning from an English class, went down in the river late Thursday, killing