Phnom Bok News Today

Num banhchok (Cambodian rice noodles) have long made Preah Dak commune of Banteay Srei district famous as a food tourist destination and now steamed palm cake is gaining popularity as a local specialty. Soth Thou, 40, a palm leaf weaver with 20 years of experience, changed her occupation to making the steamed palm cake during the lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

A team from the Department of Conservation and Archaeological Preservation in Angkor Archaeological Park under the Apsara National Authority (ANA) is excavating a large and unique linga on Phnom Bok that suffered damage in the Angkor area in order to renovate this ancient treasure.

PHNOM PENH (The Phnom Penh Post/Asia News Network): A team from the Department of Conservation and Archaeological Preservation in Angkor Archaeological Park under the Apsara National Authority (ANA) is excavating a large and unique linga on Phnom Bok that suffered damage in the Angkor area in order to renovate the ancient treasure.

Despite setbacks in her life and limited access to education, Pich Oun, a mother of four,forged a successful career as a tuk-tuk driver. She works long hours transporting passengers and goods, but still finds the time to drop her children off at school and cook for her family.