The problem with Cambodia?
February 28, 2008
“Mr. Son Chhay, a Sam Rainsy Party [SRP] lawmaker from Phnom Penh, and a leader of the SRP lawmakers, said on 25 February 2008 through the Candlelight radio program [Sam Rainsy’s radio program], that it is the politics in our society and the mistakes of the leaders of the country that lead neighboring countries to influence Khmer people very easily.
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He added that after Cambodia was invaded by Yuon troops [in 1979], the influx of the way of ruling and training in the new society made Khmer citizens forget about their national interests by thinking only about seeking pleasure – for example television and radio stations broadcast only dancing and singing programs. The society is full of gambling, drugs, sex, and alcohol, which drive Khmer young people crazy.
Got that? The problems started in 1979 — before that everything was cool, and singing and dancing was outlawed, and violators were tortured until they went insane and confessed their allegiance to the Hanoi masters and then had their faces bashed in with the butt of a rifle. Yeah, my friend, those were the good ol’ days.
February 28, 2008 at 11:02 am
You use the derogatory word “Yuan” when referring to the People’s Army of Vietnam in your post. Would you also use the “n” word when writing about Africa?
February 28, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Frank Bangkok: The derogatory word was from the Khmer Machas Srok newspaper; the Cambodia Mirror and DAS just quoted it.
March 20, 2008 at 8:43 am
Now I stay at the USA for one year and I really like to search our Khmer news, especially I truely support Mr. Sam Rainsy. I hope that Cambodian will understand more about Cambodia’s future and will choose the right leader in the coming election. I hope that H.E Sam Rainsy will win because of his faithfulness and his ability. It is the time to change and on behalf of a Khmer resident, I would like to see a bright future of our country and a true blessings. In my idea, Mr. Sam Rainsy is the one who is able to do that.
May 9, 2008 at 10:22 am
I like your blog. I have been searching for facts on Cambodia and people who are there or a part of the society to help understand my friends I have in Cambodia. Interesting articles and links. Thank you for sharing.