Khouth Sophak Chakrya

Jul 3, 2023 | phnompenhpost.com | Khouth Sophak Chakrya

Angkor kiln site forges fresh insightsBeneath Angkor's storied stones, a new discovery has sparked intrigue. Last week, the APSARA National Authority (ANA), in collaboration with the University of Hawaii and Flinders University, employed magnetometer technology to scrutinise what is believed to be an ancient iron kiln at the revered Angkor site. Surveying a location near Phnom Bok Mountain, in Srae Changhout village, the technical team unearthed a site yet untapped.

Jun 29, 2023 | phnompenhpost.com | Khouth Sophak Chakrya

Forest community report fish poisoningBuddhist monks and members of the forest community of Sorng Rukhavorn Wildlife Sanctuary have expressed deep concern over illegal fishing activities in the sanctuary. Venerable Ton Bolin, deputy head of the forest community commission in charge of patrolling to protect natural resources, told The Post that he and his team had discovered large numbers of dead fish in the sanctuary's streams.

Jun 28, 2023 | phnompenhpost.com | Khouth Sophak Chakrya

Kampong Speu murderer of mother and child in custodyPolice arrested a man suspected of murdering a mother and her nearly one-year-old baby in Kampong Speu province, a day after the vicious crime took place, said law enforcement officials. Baset district police chief Chorn Sophit told The Post on June 27 that the man had been apprehended earlier that afternoon. The murders took place at 6:45am on the day prior, in Trapeang Chhuok village, of Baset district's Kak commune.

Jun 22, 2023 | phnompenhpost.com | Khouth Sophak Chakrya

Kaavan seeks solace among new herd in Kulen sanctuaryKAAVAN, once named "the world's loneliest elephant", still struggles to build relationships with cows in Cambodia's Kulen Promtep Wildlife Sanctuary, despite having been there for nearly three years, according to Sok Hong, president of the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Cambodia. "Kaavan shows a sense of loyalty to his past partners.

Jun 12, 2023 | phnompenhpost.com | Khouth Sophak Chakrya

Sorng Rukahvorn Community report fewer rare speciesBuddhist monks and communities have noticed a significant reduction in wildlife presence in the Sorng Rukahvorn Community Forest over the last three years. Rare species such as gaur (king of wild bovine), lesser mouse deer, Indian hog deer, racoons, and various wild birds have been particularly affected.