Moon Pich: From cowherd to US naval graduate
Pich Chantrea, also known as Moon Pich, a former cowherd from Kampong Chhnang province, worked hard for his studies before his admission to the US naval academy.
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2nd rescued giant stingray returned to river’s depths
Pheng Boeun, head of the Koh Preah fishing community, said it repeatedly became tangled in fishing hooks, raising concern that the species was under threat from fishing activities.
Cambodian fisherman accidentally hooks giant freshwater ray in Mekong
According to the locals, fishermen in these rivers use the same rods, reels, lines and hooks that others do globally, and stingrays can sometimes accidentally get caught on them.
‘No phone’ rule sparks conflict in Battambang school
Seized phones are usually held for between six months and a year.
Baby dolphin born in Mekong’s Koh Phdao
The baby was seen swimming with eight adult dolphins in the Koh Phdao deep pool in Sambor district.
Prehistoric treasures found at Oddar Meanchey pagoda
The artifacts will be catalogued for preservation as part of the nation’s cultural wealth.
Forest crime still rampant in Cambodia: NGO
The loggers allegedly paid between 200,000-250,000 riel ($50-$60) to forest authorities to be allowed to remove the logs.
Nuisance elephants making Ratanakkiri messes
According to the authorities, Cambodia currently has between 400 and 600 Asian wild elephants living in various wildlife sanctuaries.