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Angkor Wat
UNESCO Has Failed to Prevent Forced Evictions at Angkor Wat
By Sambath Reth
The rights group Amnesty International claims that thousands of families have been evicted from the world-famous temples over the past year.
Vietnamese TikToker Faces Cambodia Entry Ban Over Angkor Video
By Sebastian Strangio
While minor, the incident showed how disputes over Southeast Asian culture and cuisine are often infused with nationalistic meaning.
Cambodia and Thailand’s Cultural Rivalry Has Serious Implications
By Sokvy Rim
The nationalist rush to claim ownership over cultural heritage is on full display during the SEA Games. In the past, it has even led to bloodshed.
The Fast-Track to Tackling Siem Reap’s Gridlock
By Ses Aronsakda
The rapid growth of tourism to the Angkor temple complex has put strains on the town’s transport capacity. Cycling infrastructure could offer a solution.
John Burgess on the Modern Life of Angkor Wat
By Sebastian Strangio
Cambodia's wondrous temples reflect the various stages of the country's history, from colonialism to revolution to the present era of mass tourism.
Journey to the East: The Hindu-Buddhist Making of Southeast Asia
By Amitav Acharya
Part 2 of “The Nirvana Route”: How early encounters between India, China, and Southeast Asia shaped Asian civilization.
Cambodians Reclaim Angkor Wat as Global Lockdowns Continue to Bite
By Luke Hunt
At Cambodia's crown jewel, there's “not a single selfie stick in sight” as tourists evaporate amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cambodia to Enforce Stricter Angkor Wat Dress Code
By Prashanth Parameswaran
New code of conduct will be enforced starting August 4.
Cambodia’s Looted Art and Other Embarrassments
By Luke Hunt
Theft of Buddhist artifacts calls Cambodia’s ability to protect national treasures into question.
Cambodia: Life in Hell
Near the country’s most famous tourist destination, some 300 people live in the direst conditions imaginable.
Mahendraparvata: Cambodia’s Archaeological Rebirth
The future of archaeology is high-tech. One of its first laboratories is the jungles of Cambodia.
Pirates Plead Guilty in Malaysian Navy Shooting
Also: Singapore police crackdown, joint exercises between the Philippine and US military. Tuesday ASEAN links.
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