2. Victory from Genocide Day: January 07: Commemorating the ending day of the Pol Pots defeated by Vietnamese in 1979

3. Meak Bochea: Usually in February: The full moon of the third lunar month, veneration day of Buddha

4. International Women’s Day: March 08: Big day for all woman in all nation

5. Cambodian New Year: April 13-15 or 14-16: A big Khmer festival. Cambodian people will enjoy playing Cambodian traditional games, and most of the Cambodians would go to their homeland cities or province to stay and enjoy with their relative. Choul Chhnam Thmey in Khmer Language!

6. Visaka Bochea: April or May: Informally called “Buddha’s birthday,”

7. Labour Day: May 01: Annual holiday celebrated all over the world

8. Royal Ploughing Ceremony: May: An ancient royal held to mark the beginning of the rice-growing season. It was called “Preah Reach Pithi Chrot Preah Neangkol” in Khmer

9. The Cambodia King’s Birthday: May 13 – May 15: The birthday of King Norodom Sihamoni in May 14, 1953

10. The Cambodia Queen Mother’s Birthday: June 18: The birthday of The Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk

11. Constitution Day: September 24: Cambodian constitution by King Sihanouk’s song

12. Pchum Ben: September or October: Khmer Buddhist people’s religious days which everyone will cook all kind of foods and take it to at least 7 pagodas, pray and hope that their deceased relatives would receive all those foods.

13. Coronation Day: October 29: The day the Cambodia king Norodom Sihamoni is formally crowned

14. The King Father’s Birthday: October 31: Birthday of Former Cambodia King Norodom Sihanouk

15. Independence Day: November 9: The day when Cambodia gained its independence from France in 1953

16. Water Festival (Bon Om Touk in Khmer): November: Cambodian traditional festival, every city and province would join each other by putting their boat to race on the Tonle Sap in Phnom Penh

17. Human Rights Day: December 10: To honour the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption and proclamation, on 10 December 1948, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the first global enunciation of human rights.

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Nokor Reach Khmer National Anthem

Below is the Khmer Rouge Anthem (Dap Prampi Mesa Chouk Chey) with Pol Pots’ Slide Show Images!

Australia Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Villa11, R V Senei Vannavaut Oum (St. 254),
Daun Penh District,
Phnom Penh , Cambodia Tel: (855-23) 213 470
Fax: (855-23) 213 413
Email:austemb@bigpond.com.kh or australian.embassy.cambodia@dfat.gov.au
Website:www.embassy.gov.au/kh.html

Canada Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Villa #9, R.V. Senei Vinnavut Out
(Former St. 254) Sangkat Chaktomuk
Khan Daun Penh
Phnom Penh, Cambodia Tel: (855) 23-213-470, ext. 426
Fax: (855) 23-211-389
E-mail:pnmpn@dfait-maeci.gc.ca
Website:http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/cambodia/

Franch Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
No. 1, Preah Monivong Blvd.,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia Tel: (855-23) 430 026
Fax: (855-23) 430 041
Email:consulatfrance@bigpond.com.kh
Website:http://www.ambafrance.gov.kh/

China Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
No. 156 Mao Tse Tuong Blvd.,
Phnom Penh Tel: (855-23) 720 920
Fax: (855-23) 720 922
Email:ChinaEmbassy@bigpond.kh

Germany Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
No 76-78, Street 214 (= Rue Yougoslavie),
Phnom Penh, Cambodia Tel: (855-23) 216 193/ 381
Fax: (855-23) 427 746
Email:germanembassy@everyday.com.kh
Website:http://www.germanembassy-cambodia.org/en/home/index.html

Indonesia Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
No 90, Preah Norodom Blvd.,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia Tel: (855-23) 217 148/ 934
Fax: (855-23) 217 566/ 947
Email:kukppenh@bigpond.com.kh
Website:http://www.indonesia-phnompenh.org/

India Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
No.777 Preah Monivong Blvd,
Phnom Penh Tel: (855-23) 210 912/ 913
Fax: (855-23) 213 640, 210914
Email:embindia@bigpond.com.kh or indembpp@bigpond.com.kh

Japan Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
No.194, Preah Norodom Blvd.,
Sangkat Tonle Bassac,
Khan Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh Tel: (855-23) 217161-4
Fax: (855-23) 216162
Email:eojc@online.com.kh
Website:http://www.kh.emb-japan.go.jp/index-e.htm

Korea Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
No. 64 Street 214,
Boeung Raing, Phnom Penh Tel: (855-23) 211901-2
Fax: (855-23) 211903
Email:embkorcam@bigpond.com.kh
Website:http://www.mofat.go.kr/mission/ emb/embassy_en.mof

Malaysia Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Nº5, Street 242, Chaktomouk,
Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh Tel: (855-23) 216 176/ 177
Fax: (855-23) 216 004
Email:mwppenh@bigpond.com.kh

Laos Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
No.15-17, Mao Tse Tung Blvd.,
Khan Chamcar Mon, Phnom Penh Tel: (855-23) 982 632
Fax: (855-23) 720 907

Myanmar Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
181 Preah Norodom Blvd.
Boeung Keng Kang I,
Khan Chamcar Mon, Phnom Penh Tel: (855-23) 213 663-4
Fax: (855-23) 213 665
Email:M.E.PHNOMPENH@bigpond.com.kh

Russian Federation Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
No 213, Samdech Sothearos Blvd.,
Phnom Penh, Cambodia Tel: (855 23) 210931
Fax: (855 23) 216776
E-mail:russemba@online.com.kh
Website:www.embrusscambodia.mid.ru/

Philippines Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Nº. 33, Street 294, Tonle Bassac,
Khan Chamcar Mon, Phnom Penh Tel: (855-23) 215 145, 982 985
Fax: (855-23) 215 143
Email:phnompenh@bigpond.com.kh or ph@wordmail.com.kh

Singapore embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
No 92 Preah Norodom Boulevard
Phnom Penh, Cambodia Tel: (855-23) 360 855/856
Fax: (855-23)-210 862/ 360 850
Email:singemb@bigpond.com.kh
Website:www.mfa.gov.sg/phnompenh/

Vietnam Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
No. 436 Monivong Blvd.,
Phnom Penh Tel: (855-23) 362741
Fax: (855-23) 427 385, 362 314

British Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
No.27-29, Street 75
Srah Chak, Duan Penh
Phnom Penh, Cambodia Tel: (855-23) 427 124 / 428 153
Fax: (855-23) 427 125
E-mail:Britemb@online.com.kh
Website:www.britishembassy.gov.uk/

Royal Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
No.196 Preah Norodom Boulevard,
Sangkat Tonle Bassac,
Khan Chamcar Mon, Phnom Penh Tel: (855-23) 726 306 – 10 (Auto Line)
Fax: (855-23) 726 303
Email:thaipnp@mfa.go.th or thaipnp@mail.camshin.net
Website:www.mfa.go.th/web/1300.php

U.S.A Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia
No 16, Street 228 (streets 51-63)
Phnom Penh, Cambodia Tel: (855-23) 216 436 / 216 438
Fax: (855-23) 216 437
Website:http://usembassy.state.gov/

1. Cambodian Embassy in Vietnam, Hanoi
No 71 A Tran Hung Dao Street
Hanoi, S.R. Vietnam
Hanoi Phone: (844) 942 4789
Fax: (844) 942 3225
Email:arch@fpt.vn

General Consulate of Cambodia in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City)
No 41 Phung Khac Khoan
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Phone: (848) 829 2751
Fax: (848) 829 2744
Email:cambocg@hcm.unn.vn

2. Embassy of Cambodia in U.S.A (New York)
866 UN Plaza, Suite 420
New York, NY 10017, USA
New York Phone: 212 223 0676
Fax: (212) 2230425
Email:Cambodia@un.int

Embassy of Cambodia in U.S.A (State of California)
422 Ord Street, Suite G,
Los Angeles, CA 90012, U.S.A
California Phone: (213) 625 7777
Fax: (213) 625-7766
Email:cambodiaconsulate@usa.net

Embassy of Cambodia in U.S.A (State of Washington)
1818 Westlake Avenue N.,
Suit #315, Seattle, WA 98109, U.S.A
Washington Phone: (206) 217-0830
Fax: (206) 361-7888
Email:counsl_huoth@diplomats.com

Embassy of Cambodia in Washington D.C.
4500 16th Street NW
Washington D.C. 20011,
U.S.A.
Phone: (202) 726 8042 or 726 8064 or 291 2745
Fax: (202) 7268381
Website:www.embassy.org/cambodia

3. Embassy of Cambodia in Thailand (Bangkok)
No. 185 Rajddamri Road
Lumpini Patumwan, Bangkok 10330
Bangkok, Thailand Phone: (662) 2 546630
Fax: (662) 253 9859
Email:RECBKK@hotmail.com

General Consulate of Cambodia in Thailand (Sa Kaew)
No. 666, Sovanasone Road
Ampheu Meung Sa Kaew 27000
Sa Kaew Province, Thailand Phone: (037) 421 734/735
Fax: (037) 421 736
Email:consulsk@cscoms.com

4. Embassy of Cambodia in Singapore
152 Beach Road #11 – 05 Gateway East
Singapore 189721, Singapore
Gateway East Singapore Phone: (65) 299 3028/3828
Fax: (65) 299 3622
Email:cambodiaembassy@pacific.net.sg

5. Embassy of Cambodia in Switzerland (Geneva)
Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia. N° 3, chemin Taverney, P.O. Box 213,1218 Grand Saconnex, Geneva, Switzerland Phone: + 41 22 788 77 73
Fax: + 41 22 788 77 74
Email:cambodge@bluewin.ch

6. Embassy of Cambodia in Russian Federation
Starokopuchenny Per 16
121002 Moscow, Russia Tel: (7095) 202 7668/2115/3925/2234
Fax: (7503) 956 65 73

7. Embassy of Cambodia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
83/JKR 2809 Lingkungan U -Thant
55000 Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur Phone: (603) 4257 1150
Fax: (603) 4257 1157
Email:reckl@tm.net.my

8. Embassy of Cambodia in the Republic of the Philippines
Unit 7A-B, Country Space 1 Building
Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue
1200 Makati City,
MM, Philippines
Makati City Phone: (632)818 9981 or 810 1896 or 819 5928
Fax: (632) 818 9983
Email:cam.emb.ma@netasia.net

9. Embassy of Cambodia in Myanmar
No.34 Kada Aye Pagoda Road
Bahan Township,Yangon
Yangon Phone: (951) 546 156
Fax: (951) 546 156
Email:RECYANGON@mptmail.net.mm

10. Embassy of Cambodia in Korea
653-8 Hamarss Dong,
Yongsan Gu,
Seoul, Korea
Seoul Phone: (822)-3785 1041
Fax: (822)-3785 1040
Email:camboemb@korea.com

11. Embassy of Cambodia in Laos (Vientiane)
Thadeua Road
KM2 Vientiane
B.P.34 Lao
Vientiane Phone: (8562) 131 4950/4952
Fax: (8562) 131 4951
Email:recamlao@laotel.com

12. Embassy of Cambodia in Tokyo (Japan)
8.6.9, Akasaka, Minato – Ku
Tokyo 1070052, Japan
Tokyo Phone: (81-3) 5412 8521/8522/8524
Fax: (81-3) 5412 8526
Email:aap33850@hkg.odn.ne.jp

13. Embassy of Cambodia in Indonesia, Jakarta
4th Floor, Panin Bank Plaza JL
52 Palmera Utara Jakarta 11480,
Indonesia
Jakarta Phone: (6221) 919 2895
Fax: (6221) 520 2673
Email:recjkt@cani.net.id or chivorn@cani.net.id

14. Embassy of Cambodia in North Korea, Pyong Yang
Rue de l’universite commune
Mounsou Arrondissement Daedongang
Pyong Yang, Korea(North) Tel: (850 ) 381 7283
Fax: (850 ) 381 7625

15. Embassy of Cambodia in India, New Delhi
N-14 Panscheel Park,
New Delhi 110017, India
New Delhi Phone: (91-11) 649 5091/92
Fax: (91-11) 649 5093
Email:camboemb@ndb.vsnl.net.in

16. Embassy of Cambodia in Germany, Berlin
Benjamin-Vogelsdorf Str.2
13187 Berlin, Germany
Berlin Phone: 4930-4863 7901
Fax: 4930-4863 7972
Email:Rec-berlin@t-online.de

17. Embassy of Cambodia in France, Paris
4 Rue Adolphe Yvon
75116 Paris
Paris Phone: 331 45 034720
Fax: 331 45 034740
Email:ambcambodgeparis@mangoosta.fr

18. Embassy of Cambodia in Cuba ( Havana)
No. 7001Sta
AV. ESQ70 Miramar, Havana, CUBA
Havana, CUBA Phone: 537 241 495 to 496
Fax: 537 246 400
Email: cambodia@ceniai.inf.cu

19. General Consulate of Cambodia in China, Shanghai
Huasheng Commercial Bldg
9th floor, Hankou Road 400
Shanghai, China Tel:(8621) 63 611 437/668
Fax: (8621) 63 600 949
Email:tangjx@online.sh.cn

General Consulate of Cambodia in China, Hong Kong
Room No 3606 Singga
CC 144-151
Connaught Road West
Hong Kong, China Tel: (852) 2546 0718, 2362 3656
Fax: (852) 2803 0570
Email:cacghk@netvigator.com

General Consulate of Cambodia in China, Guang Zhou
Room 811, The Garden Hotel
Huan Shi Rd. E.,
Guangzhou, 5100064, China Phone: (8620)-8 387 9005,
Fax: (8620)-8 387 9006
Email:cambodia@public.guanzhou.gd.cn

Cambodian Embassy in Beijing, China
9 Dong Zhi Men
Wai Dajie 100600,
Beijing, China Tel: (861) 65321889, 6532 3507
Fax: (861) 6532 3507
Email:cambassybeijing@sohu.com

20. Embassy of Cambodia in Brunei, Tasek Meradun JLN Tutong
8 Simpang 845 KG Tasek Meradun
JLN Tutong, B.S.B
Brunei Darussalam
Tasek Meradun JLN Tutong Phone: (673)-2654 046
Fax: (673)-2650 646
Email:cambodia@brunet.bn

21. Embassy of Cambodia in Australia
No. 5 Canterbury Crescent
Deakin, ACT 2600,
Australia
Deakin Phone: 612 6273 1259
Fax: 61 2 6273 1053
Email:cambodia@embassy.net.au
Website: http://www.embassyofcambodia.org.nz/au.htm

***Cambodian.info is not responsible for the accuracy of all content as it is availble when published only.

I. Cambodia Leader:

1. Cambodia Prime Minister Website:

Samdech Akkak Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen

2. Cambodia Senate:

Samdech Moha Thormak Porthisal Chea Sim (Chairman)

3. Cambodia Assembly:

Samdech Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin (Chairman of the National Assembly)

II. There are 26 ministries under organized by Cambodia Government:

1 Office of the Council of Ministers
2 Agriculture Forestry and Fishery Ministry
3 Commerce Ministry
4 Culture and Fine Art Ministry
5 Economy and Finance Ministry
6 Education Youth and Sport Ministry
7 Environment Ministry
8 Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ministry
9 Health Ministry
10 Industry Mines and Energy Ministry
11 Information Ministry
12 Interior Ministry
13 Justice Ministry
14 Labor and Vocational Training Ministry
15 Land Management, Urban Planning & Construction Ministry
16 National Defense Ministry
17 Parliamentary Affairs and Inspection Ministry
18 Planning Ministry
19 Post and Telecommunication Ministry
20  Public Works and Transport Ministry
21 Religions and Cults Ministry
22 Rural Development Ministry
23 Social Affairs Veteran and Youth Rehabilitation Ministry
24 Tourism Ministry
25 Water Resources and Meteorology Ministry
26 Women Affairs Ministry
27 Municipality of Phnom Penh
28 Secretariat of Public Service
29 Secretariat of Civil Aviation
30 National Information Communications Technology Development Authority (NiDA)
31 Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the United Nations

Cambodia Law and Constitution

In over two decades that Cambodia was in great stressful, Everything was collapsed but until, the powerful strength of Cambodian’s mind and constitution- Cambodia has been awake a gain. Cambodia becomes a glorious kingdom of wonder.

Cambodian people fight so hard until reach a peaceful island where everyone seeks happiness after the huge thunderstorm blown away and left over 3-million dead bodies from 1975 to 1979 ( Pol Pot or Khmer Rouge Regime).

Although nowadays, Corruption, Violation, and Unfair activities still exist sometimes or even most of the times, but at least Cambodian people have more freedom and hold each other hand very well than before and it is because of the useful constitution and respectful people. Constitution makes Cambodian people  learn how to protect Cambodia territory,  respect each other right, as well as love each other like brother and sister as we are living in the same roof.

Cambodia Constitution has 16 chapters storing 158 articles in it.

Chap. Number 1: SOVEREIGNTY
Chap. Number 2: THE KING
Chap. Number 3: THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF KHMER CITIZENS
Chap. Number 4: ON POLICY
Chap. Number 5: ECONOMY
Chap. Number 6: EDUCATION, CULTURE, SOCIAL AFFAIRS
Chap. Number 7: THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
Chap. Number 8: THE SENATE
Chap. Number 9: THE ASSEMBLY AND THE SENATE
Chap. Number 10: THE ROYAL GOVERNMENT
Chap. Number 11: THE JUDICIARY
Chap. Number 12: THE CONSTITUTIONAL COUNCIL
Chap. Number 13: THE ADMINISTRATION
Chap. Number 14: THE NATIONAL CONGRESS
Chap. Number 15: EFFECTS, REVISIONS AND AMENDMENTS OF THE CONSTITUTION
Chap. Number 16: TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

A very huge special thank to Cambodia.Gov.Kh which makes this constitution available online for Cambodian people as well as foriegner to read, learn, and acknowledge.

More:

Contract and Other Liabilities Law(1988)

Criminal Law & Procedure (UNTAC)(1992)

Criminal procedure (SOC) (1993)

Electoral Law (1997)

Labor law (1997)

Law on Demonstrations (1991)

Law on Immigration (1994)

Law on Investment (1994)

Law on Punishment of the act of Terrorism (1992)

Law on the Bar (1995)

Press Law (1995)

Trafficking Law (1996)

Law on Monogamy (Draft)

New King

Samdech Preah  Baromneath Norodom Sihamoni is a new king in Cambodia of  Wonder Kingdom. His Majesty is the son of former Cambodia King Norodom Sihanouk and her Majesty Queen Norodom Monineath Sihanouk abdicated in 2004. Norodom Sihamoni was born in May, 14th 1953 which was on Thursday in Phnom Penh city.

His Majesty Sihamoni was  a classical dance instructor as well as cultural ambassador in Europe. Before he stepped on his position in 2004, his title had been called Sdech Krom Khun (romanized Khmer)  presenting him as the best prince. After His Majesty became the new king of Cambodia, his title was called  Preah Bart Preah Kuruna Samdech Preah Baromneath Norodom Sihamoni Ney Preah Reachea na chark Kampuchea (romanized Khmer) which can be translated generally in English as His Majesty King Norodom Sihamoni- The King Of Cambodia. Sihamoni should be His Majesty’s First Name and Norodom is considered as Last Name.

Sihamoni has spent a lot of time outside Cambodia to gain his education such as Czechoslovakia and Prague. His majesty can speak very great in French, Czech, English, and Russian. To read more about his Boigraphy as well as seeing more pictures, please visit Government Webpage at Cambodia Gov or His Own Web or WiKi.

NORODOM SIHANOUK- FORMER CAMBODIA KING

Cambodia Queen

Father-King

King-Father Norom Shihanouk was a former Cambodia King abdecated in October 7, 2004. He is a son of King Norodom Suramarit and Queen Sisowath Kossamak. Norodom Sihanouk, born in October 21, 1922,  was called Preahmahaviraksat (romanized Khmer) translated roughly in English as Very Great and Brave Hero once. He had got many positions such as 2 times as King, 2 times as Prime Minister, Head of State, president, and many many more.

Norodom Sihanouk finished his primary school in Phnom Penh and got his secondary school in Vietnam, and later pursued Cavalry military school in France. After His Majesty King Sisowath Monivong had been died in April 23, 1941, Sihanouk was selected as King of Cambodia by Crown Council- at that time, Cambodia was still taken care and over by France. With being Great and Brave of Norodom Sihanouk, he successfully demanded Cambodia Kingdom from taking over by France in November 9, 1953.

To read more info about Norodom Sihanouk, please visit Cambodia Gov – His Own Webpage or WiKi.

Obtaining Cambodia Visa By Air:

1. Siem Reap International Airport
2. Phnom Penh International Airport

Obtaining Cambodia Visa By Land:

1. Bavet in Svay Rieng Province – Vietnam border
2. Cham Yeam in Koh Kong Provine – Thailand border
3. Poi Pet in Banteay Meanchey Province – Thailand border

*20 dollars US are for tourist visa (30-day valid from the issued date) and 25 dollars US for business visa (90-day valid from the issued date). If you wish to stay in Cambodia more than a month, I would suggest you to get a Business Visa- otherwise, if you get a regular tourist visa and want to stay longer, you have to pay penalty fee for 5 dollars US a day after the 30 days are expired.

Requirement:

1. A Passport-Size Photo

Guidelines: Must be taken in white background with eye open wide, lips must be touch with each other, make sure your face is natural expression, and make sure there is no blur or shadow on the picture.
2. Your passport must be at least 6 months to expire.

***You can also obtain Cambodia Visa with E-Visa too. There will be a small processing 5 dollars fee added. For further in formation please click on Cambodia E-visa. (Warning:) There are some troubles with E-visa lately- if you can avoid, getting a visa on arrival is recommended!

***There will be no need of Cambodia Visa if you are from  Singapore, Philippine, Malaysia, and Lao.