Wat Botum News Today

The government has asked people across the country to mourn for a second time on June 3, when the body of the Great Supreme Patriarch of Mohanikaya order Tep Vong will be cremated, following the first mourning on February 27 after his death the day before.

At least 5,000 monks will participate in the meditation and blessing ceremony dedicated to the late Great Supreme Patriarch Tep Vong in front of Wat Ounalom on May 27.

Nine in 10 Cambodians release animals as part of Buddhist merit-making, but the practice and the trade surrounding it are killing and injuring millions of birds every year, and disturbing the environment.

PHNOM PENH — On the morning of April 26, a handful of activists took to the streets of the Cambodian capital to commemorate the 11th anniversary of environmentalist Chut Wutty’s assassination. Fifteen activists, some adorned in leaves, other sporting masks of Wutty’s face, gathered at Wat Botum Park in Phnom Penh at 9:30 a.m. holding […]

Minister of Culture and Fine Arts Phoeurng Sackona touted the “many achievements” the ministry had made in 2022, saying those are the model for the 1,867 priority work items established for 2023.

Activists may protest in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Jan. 22 to mark anniversary of union leader's assassination. Tight security likely.

Rann Ruey ANN/THE PHNOM PENH POST – At least 90 pagodas with “ancient” buildings in Phnom Penh are now registered as national heritage, meaning that they are legally protected from demolition. The move follows the irregularities surrounding the recent demolition of three heritage buildings at Wat Ounalom and the attempted demolition of an ancient stupa […]

At least 90 pagodas with “ancient” buildings in Phnom Penh are now registered as national heritage, meaning that they are legally protected from demolition. The move follows the irregularities surrounding the recent demolition of three heritage buildings at Wat Ounalom and the attempted demolition of an ancient stupa at Wat Botum.

Minister of Interior Sar Kheng said he is vehemently opposed to the perpetrators of traffic accidents who believe they could escape legal consequences for maiming or killing people merely by paying compensation to their victims.

The busy streets of the capital have seen an increase of late in the number of people with disabilities singing at traffic intersections and other locations in order to earn donations from commuters and pedestrians.