Cambodia

King Taskin is honored for his victory in winning Thailand back after it fell to the hands of the Burmese and Cambodians and was crowned King on December 28 1767.

What it Means for Pattaya and the Eastern Seaboard

My friend Dave from San Jose is here for a month and along with John, my buddy from San Suk, both were eager to visit the adjoining country. So off we went, on Asia Air, to the Wild West town of Phnom Penh, where many changes are taking place.

Thailand and Cambodia have vowed to jointly build good relationships and expedite economic development project, while two Thai prisoners in Cambodia will be repatriated to Thailand next week.

As visa runs have increased by the decreased amount of days allowed in Thailand from 30 days down to 15, Thai locals in Karbcherng District, Surin Province as well as locals in O-samed Sub-District in Udon Meechai Province in Cambodia were glad as Thailand has agreed to help with the construction of Road No. 68 connecting them to the Jom Tong permanent border checkpoint into Cambodia. This will increase commerce as foreigners hop between countries in order to stay in Thailand. Many small businesses are expected to open in the area.