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Historical Background

The word "Angkor" is derived from the Sanskrit (an ancient Indian language) "nagara" which means "city". Angkor Wat literally means "Temple City" and Angkor Thom "The Big City". The ancient Khmers were great masters of stone carving and we can see the evidence of this in the various Angkor temples centred in and around Siem Reap and extending to as far as the Dangrek mountain at the Thai-Cambodian border where Preah Vihear stands high, westwards to Phnom Rung and Phimai in northeastern Thailand and Wat Phou in Laos. These temples took centuries to construct and be covered with fine carvings done by thousands of Khmer artisans. This tremendous amount of energy expended to build the temples sapped the strength of the people and exhausted the resources of the kingdom.

Much of its ancient history is found in its monuments and inscriptions. Most of the writings found after the excavation of Angkor were carved in stone. They are important evidence to understand what constituted Khmer society and its chronological development. They relate principally to religious rituals, the king's praise and literatue of the two most famous Indian epics - the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. There is not much on the subject of the ordinary life of the local people. What there is can be found in the wall carvings at Angkor Thom that tells of village life. Chou Ta Kuan, the Chinese ambassador to the Khmer court, wrote a very readable eye-witness account of Cambodian society of the mid-13th century. He lived with people and explored the kingdom during the one year he was in Angkor.

Temple construction begun in the 8th century with the Roluos group of temples (Lo Lei, Preah Ko and Bakon) and in the Kulen mountains following the capital city sites of the ruling king. The greatest monument of the kingdom was Angkor Wat built by King Suryavarman II in 802 as his funerary. His great successor, Jayavarman VII, built Angkor Thom including the Bayon with its 214 enigmatic faces with half-closed eyes looking down at visitors, Ta Prohm, Neak Pean and Preah Khan. Throughout Khmer history, the kings had to defend the people and the kingdom from powerful invaders, among whom were the Chams from Champa. Angkor finally succumbed to the Siamese who attached it in 1431.

In Khmer society, at the top of the hierarchy was the god-king created by Hindu tradition. He was surrounded by brahmins as tutors and as officials of the realm. The priests who lived in the temples to conduct religious affairs were powerful and contolled their own lands and padi-fields. They were supported by wealthy donors whose names and contributions were written in stone on the temple walls. Noblemen and high dignitaries vied with one another for the honour and privilege to be temple donors. All they all form the base of the god-king's power. Khmer economy was based principally on agriculture - the majority of the people were farmers growing rice. Many of them were bonded to large landowners or to the temples. The lowest hierarchy comprised the slaves serving in the capacity of temples servants, in homes and the royal palace. These slaves were mostly conquered people from neighbouring countries, with a minority being Khmers who fell into this lowest strata of society by indebtedness. Today the class of slaves is no more, but the god-king remains as a figure of reverence in Cambodian society.

Religion & Culture

The Culture of Cambodia has had a rich and varied history dating back many centuries and has been heavily influenced by India. In turn, Cambodia greatly influenced Thaialand and Laos and vice versa. Throughout Cambodia's long history, a major source of inspiration was from religion. Throughout nearly two millenium, Cambodians developed a unique Khmer belief from the syncreticism of indigenous animistic beliefs and the Indian religions of Buddhism and Hindusim. Indian culture and civilization, including its language and arts reached mainland Southeast Asia around the 1st century A.D. There are evidence to show that seafaring merchants brought Indian customs and culture to ports along the gulf of Thailand and the Pacific while trading with China.

The first state to benefit from this was Funan. At various times, Cambodian culture also absorbed elements from the Javanese, Malay and Thai cultures. The majority of Cambodians (nearly 90%) are of Khmer heritage. Cambodia is predominantly Buddhist with 95% of the population being Theravada Buddhist, and the majority of the remaining population follow Islam, and animism.
Customs Customary Cambodian teachings include: that if a person does not wake up before sunrise he is lazy; you have to tell your parents or elders where you are going and what time you are coming back home; close doors gently, otherwise you would acquire a bad temper; sit with your legs straight down and not crossed (crossing your legs shows that you are an impolite person); and always let other people talk more than you. Khmer culture is very hierarchical. The greater a person's age, the greater the level of respect that must be granted to him. Everyone in Khmer culture is given a hierarchical title before the name - in some cases names are shortened with the title added before the name is given - which varies in relation to the person. In some cases elders are referred to by a family title even though there is no relation, out of respect to their seniority in life. Referring to someone by the improper title is a sign of disrespect and would be assumed as improper breeding or a lack of respect for elders.

          Cambodians traditionally wear a checkered scarf called a krama. The piece of cloth is what distinctly separates the Khmer (Cambodians) from their neighbours the Thai, the Vietnamese, and the Laotian. The scarf is used for many purposes including for style, protection from the sun, an aid (for your feet) when climbing trees, a hammock for infants, a towel, or as a sarong. A krama can also be easily shaped into a small child's doll for play. Under the Khmer Rouge, all Khmer were forced to wear a red checkered krama. In Khmer culture a person's head is believed to contain the persons soul therefore making it taboo to the touch or point your feet at it. It is also considered to be extremely disrespectful to point or sleep with your feet pointing at a person, as the feet are the lowest part of the body and are considered to be impure. One traditional Khmer belief taught by monks is that there are three types of delusions or addictions which will lead to the self destruction of a man and these are women (srey) alcohol (srai) gambling (la-baing).

          Almost all Khmer men and women wear a Buddha pendant in a necklace fashion. There are different pendants for different uses; some are meant for protection from evil spirits, some are meant to bring good luck. When greeting people or to show respect in Cambodia people do the sampeah gesture, identical to the Thai wai and similar to the Indian namaste.
Wedding traditions
          The legend of Preah Thaong and Neang Neak explains much of Khmer wedding customs, in which the groom carries the bride's scarf, symbolizing he is from afar and is marrying into her family. In accordance with Khmer wedding ritual, a wedding is spread over three days. The bride and groom wear garments decorated with jewellery and are surrounded by family and guests. The bride and groom wear garments as a sign of respect to their parents and parents in law, both of which offer their blessing to the couples. They also pray to the monks for a happy life. Nowadays most Khmers in Cambodia celebrate with both traditional Khmer and western style weddings.

Music: Especially in the60s and 70s, the 'big two' duet of Sinn Sisamouth and Ros Sereysothea had been a big hit in the country. After their deaths, new music stars have tried to bring back their music. Cambodian music has undergone heavy westernization. The Cambodian pinpeat ensemble is traditionally heard on feast days in the pagodas. It is also a court ensemble used to accompany classical dancing for ritual occasions or theatrical events. The pinpeat is primarily made up of percussion instruments: the roneat ek (high bamboo xylophone), roneat thung (low bamboo xylophone), kong vong touch and kong vong thom (small and large sets of tuned gongs), sampho (two-sided drum), skor thom (two large drums), and sralai (quadruple-reed instrument).

Cuisine: Cambodian cuisine is similar to Thai cuisine but isn't as spicy. It also exhibits themes common to neighbouring regions including the use of curry dishes as in Indian cuisine, or the use of noodles popular in Chinese cuisine. Indeed, the cuisine of Cambodia has even incorporated elements from French cuisine as a consequence of being a French protectorate.

Dance of Cambodia: Cambodian dances are in two main categories:
Classical dances: (Kh. Robam preah reachea trop) means 'dances of royal wealth' which was originally performed only for lroyalty.
Folk dances were performed for an audience. Khmer folk dances are fast-paced their movements and gestures are not as stylized as the classical dance.

Communication

The advent of mobile phones has dramatically improved communications between the main towns. That said, many of the landlines destroyed during the Khmer Rouge era have yet to be replaced, and the lack of phone lines not only hinders ordinary business but also keeps Internet access costs high everywhere except Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. It's only been a few years since mail destined for Cambodia had to be collected in Bangkok, but the postal service is now reasonably reliable, although inbound letters and parcels that attract the attention of the postal staff often get pilfered.

Mail: All Cambodia's mail is consolidated in Phnom Penh. Sending mail from provincial cities seems as reliable as posting from the capital, though it costs a little more as you'll be charged for your mail to go to Phnom Penh first. Within the capital itself, only the main post office is geared up to accept mail bound for abroad. Mail to Europe, Australasia and North America takes between five and ten days to arrive, leaving Phnom Penh for major international destinations around twice a week the specific days can be checked at the main Post Office. Stamps for postcards sent from the capital cost 1800 Riel to Europe and Australia, 2100 Riel to America (add 300 Riel if posting from the provinces). Parcels can only be posted in Phnom Penh, though at a high $17 for a one-kilogramme parcel going abroad - it's worth deferring the posting if you are subsequently heading to Thailand. You'll be charge 3000 Riel for the the customs form, detailing the contents and their value, to be completed, but it isn't necessary to leave the package open for checking. Post offices sell mailing boxes if you need them.

Phones: You can make domestic and international calls at post offices or telecom offices in most towns. The government telecommunications network; Camintel (W) (www.camintel.com) usually runs these services, which along with the Australian firm Telstra, also runs public call boxes in Phnom Penh. To use these, you'll need a phone card, available in denominations ranging from $2 to $50; look for shops displaying the phone cards sign. Not all cards can be used in each other's facilities, but with a Tele 2 phone card, you can make international calls from any call box by dialing the access code (T) 007 (instead of the usual (T) 001), then the country code and number as usual. With any of these options, making international calls is expensive at around $3 per minute. So it's worth looking out for deals offered by internet shops, guesthouses and travel agents, which can as much as halve the cost. For domestic calls only, use the cut-price glass-sided booths, payable to the attendant. The booths vary in their coverage of Cambodia's various networks: accessible numbers will be written on the side of the booths (usually (T) 012 MobiTel numbers - see below - plus the local area code and sometimes other mobile providers). Faxing is extortionate in Cambodia, at $3-$6 per page. If you really must send a fax, the hotel business central and internet shops are the most reliable place to do so.

Mobile Phones: There are three mobile phone service providers in Cambodia: Samart code (T) 011, MobiTel (T) 012 and Shinawatra (T) 015&016. MobiTel is the most widely used network and has transmitters in all major towns, although reception is still limited to within the town boundaries. Mobile phones can be rented in the arrival hall at Pochentong International Airport for around $28 per week. Usage is by pre-paid phone card, available in values from $5 to $100; in most towns, you'll find outlets displaying the logos of the various providers. When you get your card, scratch off the panel on the back to reveal your PIN, then call up the top-up number which is given on the card, and enter the number to activate the card. Call rates are around $0.20 per minute within the same mobile network number or out to a local landline.

Internet access: If you want to get online, do it in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap - here you're never far from an Internet shop or café and rates are under $1 per hour. Some 3-star hotels provide their guests with free Internet usage in the lobby area; some charge as high as US$2 per hour. In the provinces it's a different matter: even in Battambang and Sihanoukville access is limited, and expensive at around $3 per hour. One of the best ways to keep in touch while travelling is to sign up for a free email address that can be accessed from anywhere, for example Yahoo Mail or Hotmail.

Visa

The visa-on-arrival valid for a thirty-day stay is issued to each tourist at the cost of US$20 and to each businessman at the cost of US$25 at the Pochentong International Airport, Siem Reap International Airport, and international border checkpoints. Visas can be obtained at Royal Cambodian Embassies or Consulates in foreign countries. Free visas (K) are issued to Cambodians who live overseas, Thais, Malaysians, Singaporeans, Filipinos and Vietnamese. The visa can be extended at the Immigration Department in Phnom Penh City.
Most nationalities receive a one-month Tourist Visa on arrival at Pochentong and Siem Reap International Airports. The cost is US$ 20. Visas are also available at some land borders. Entering from Thailand, visas are available on arrival at Poipet (opposite Aranyaprathet) and Krong Koh Kong (opposite Hat Lek). Travellers planning a day trip to Prasat Preah Vihear from Thailand do not require a visa. Travellers arriving overland from Vietnam will have to obtain a visa before they reach the border, and this can be done either at the embassy in Hanoi or the consulate in Ho Chi Minh City . The land border with Laos opened in the late 2000 and a small number of travellers have crossed this way. It is necessary to arrange a Cambodian visa in advance and this can be done in Bangkok or Vientiane . Overstaying your visa currently costs a hefty fine of US$5 a day.

Visa Extension : One passport photo is required. The Tourist Visa can be extended for another month, but only once. Submit one photograph with the visa extension form (for which you pay one US Dollar). The visa extension application costs USD30. Most people opt to extend their visa in the "unofficial" way. It costs more (USD45), but the hassle is much less. The cost of a one-week extension is USD20 (official, no unofficial means), 3-month is USD60, 6-month is USD100, and one-year is USD150. The unofficial rate is USD80 for a 3-month extension, USD150 for a 6-month, and USD250 for a one-year extension.

Economy

Cambodia's economy is in very bad shape. The people are very poor (not counting the politicians and those in positions of privilege and power). The Khmer Rouge period of 1975-79, the regional economic crisis in 1997-98, the civil violence and political infighting from 1979-99, dearth of foreign investment and paucity of tourists brought hard times and circumstances to the country and people. Only from 1999 is the country struggling to pull itself from the quagmire and opening up tourism. Economic reforms are bCambodia's economy is in very bad shape. The people are very poor (not counting the politicians and those in positions of privilege and power). The Khmer Rouge period of 1975-79, the regional economic crisis in 1997-98, the civil violence and political infighting from 1979-99, dearth of foreign investment and paucity of tourists brought hard times and circumstances to the country and people. Only from 1999 is the country struggling to pull itself from the quagmire and opening up tourism. Economic reforms are being attempted and growth resumed at 4%. But in 2000 the worst flooding in 70 years severely damaged agricultural crops, and high oil prices harm industrial production. Tourism is Cambodia's fastest growing industry, with arrivals up 40% in 2004. The long-term development of the economy after decades of war remains a daunting challenge. The population lacks education and productive skills, particularly in the poverty-ridden countryside, which suffers from an almost total lack of basic infrastructure. Farmers form 45% of the population engaging in agriculture; 35% are in the service sector including tourism; and 20% in industry (garments, textiles, rice milling, fishing, wood and wood products, rubber, cement, gem mining). About 36% of the population lives below the poverty line. Fear of renewed political instability and massive corruption within the government discourages foreign investment and delay foreign aid. The government is addressing these issues with assistance from bilateral and multilateral donors, but with corruption so rife among the political ranks the task is gargantuan.

Land & Geography

Cambodia, a country half the size of Vietnam (69,898 square miles or 181,036 square kilometers) is located in Southeast Asia, on the Indochinese peninsula. It is bordered in the north and west by Thailand, in the northwest by Laos, east and south by Vietnam, and in the southwest by the Gulf of Thailand. From north to south the land stretched 450km and from east to west about 580km. Its two greatest waterways are the Mekong River and the Tonle Sap. The Mekong Rivers rises in eastern Tibet and rolls along south through Yunnan, Laos, Thailand into Cambodia before meandering through the Mekong delta into the South China Sea. The Tonle Sap is the huge lake important as a source of fish protein to the people in ancient as well as in modern times. Thanks to the annual flooding of the Tonle Sap the land around it is very fertile for rice cultivation. In this central plain lived the majority of the people. It was here that the ancient Khmers established their great civilization. Spreading out from this plain in a gradual gradient are the surrounding highlands dominated by wild mountains and indigenous tribes. The plain and the mountain ranges are the two distinct geomorphologic regions of the country. To the southwest is the sea. Here beach resorts are opening up.

Common with other countries in Southeast Asia, Cambodia is influnced by two monsoons: the northwest monsoon blowing from November to April brings lower temperatures and little rain; and the southeast monsoon blowing from May to October brings torrential rainfall in the afternoons and high temperatures all day and night in spite of the rain. The rhythm of rural life revolves around these two monsoon periods. The coolest month is January with temperatures hovering around 30 Celcius, and the hottest month is April with 40 Celcius daily. The nights are not much cooler.

Festivals

01	January	International New Year's Day
07	January	Victory Day
08	March	International Women's Day
14-16	April	Bonn Chaul Chhnam
01	May	International Labor Day
15	May	Bonn Visaka Bochea
19	May	Bonn Chroat Preah Nongkoal
01	June	International Children's Day
18	June	Samdech Preah Mohesey Norodom Monineath Sihanouk's Birthday
11-25	September	Bonn Dak Ben & Bonn Phchom Ben
24	September	Constitution Day and Recoronation of H.M. Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk
11 Oct -8Nov		Bonn Kathen
23	October	Paris Peace Agreement on Cambodia
30-Oct-01 Nov		His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk's Birthday
07-09	November	Water Festival, Moon Festival
09	November	Independance Day
10	December	United Nation Human Rights Day

Bonn Chaul Chhnam
Chaul Chhnam, the Cambodian Lunar Year, is the most celebrated holiday. It takes place in 13-16 April, at around the same time that Buddhists celebrate the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha. This traditional New Year is also celebrated on the same dates in Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. The New Years Festival spans three days following the end of the harvest season. People clean and decorate their houses with fill altars with offerings. Then people play traditional games such as Bos Angkunh, Chaol Chhoung, Leak Kansaeng, and Tug-of-War.

Bonn Chroat Preah Nongkoal
The Royal Ploughing Ceremony is the inauguration of the planting season. The ploughing is performed by a man (representing the King) who leads the yoke and plough, followed by a woman (representing the Queen) who sows the seeds. This will ensure a plentiful harvest.

Bonn Dak Ben & Bonn Phchom Ben
The Spirits Commemoration Festival is held for the spirits of the dead. For Bonn Dak Ben, food is offered to monks for 15 days. On the 15th day of the ceremony, the full moon is called Bonn Phchom Ben, the collection of the Bens (offerings). During this celebration if departed souls do not find their family making offerings at a pagoda, it is believed that the soul will curse and bother the descendants throughout the year.

Bonn Kathen
The 29-day religious festival is marked when town and country folks march in procession to the pagoda where the monks are waiting to change their old saffron robes for new ones during the festival. The ceremony brings spiritual merit to both lay people and the monks.

His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk's Birthday
His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk, King of Cambodia, was born on 31 October 1922 in Phnom Penh.

Water Festival, Moon Festival
In late October or early November, Cambodians celebrate the Festival of the Reversing Current, also known as the Water Festival. This three-day festival takes place when the Tonle Sap River reverses its flow towards the Mekong.
The Water festival, which ushers in the fishing season and marks the reversing of the current in the Tonle Sap River, is a spectacle to behold. At the height of the rainy season, the water in the Mekong River flows with such power that it backs up into the Tonle Sap River, forcing the Tonle Sap to reverse its current. When it subsides, the current reverses again. The festival draws thousands of people to the riverbanks to watch longboat races, fireworks and a lighted flotilla of boats under the full moon.

Independance Day
The date which Cambodia achieved independence from France in 1953 is marked by a parade with floats and spectacles highlighting the nation's achievements.

Transport

By Air
Due to the open-sky policy set out by the Royal Governmant of Cambodia, many international airline companies operate flights to and from Cambodia. Domestic flights are operated by three airline companies.The newly renovated Pochentong International Airport and Siem Reap Airport can provide all services for passengers from all flights.

Airlines:
   Bangkok Airways
   China Southern Airlines
  &nbspDragon Air
  &nbspEVA Air
  &nbspLao Airlines
  &nbspMalaysia Airlines
  &nbspMandarin Airlines
  &nbspMekong Airlines
  &nbspPresident Airlines
  &nbspRoyal Phnom Penh Airways
  &nbspShanghai Airlines
  &nbspSiem Reap Airways
  &nbspSilk Air
  &nbspThai Airways International
  &nbspVietnam Airline

By Land
One can travel to Cambodia by land from neighbouring countries - Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.
Access from Vietnam : One can reach Cambodia from Vietnam via the international border checkpoint at Bavet (Cambodia side) and Moc Bai (Vietnam side). It is 230km between Ho Chi Minh City and Phnom Penh via National Road No.1. Many taxis are at the border between the two countries. The taxi fare to Phnom Penh city is US$10 per pax. On the journey visitors can enjoy the beautiful landscape of the eastern part of Cambodia in the Mekong area.

Access from Thailand : There are two international border checkpoints between Cambodia and Thailand at Poipet and Koh Kong.

Poi Pet (Cambodia) and Aranyaprathet (Thailand) : This point connects Bangkok and the northeastern part of Thailand with Siem Reap and Phnom Penh via the northwestern part of Cambodia, including Angkor. A visa on arrival is available at a cost of US$20. Taxis are also available there, especially to Siem Reap - Angkor, and cost around US$15 per person by National Road No.6, taking not more than 3 hours from the border to Siem Reap town.Cham Yeam (Cambodia) and Trat (Thailand) : Visitors can reach this point by road from Bangkok or the southeast of Thailand. Trat province in Thailand meets the international border checkpoint at Cham Yeam in Koh Kong province, Cambodia. A visa is available on arrival, or obtained at the Royal Cambodian Embassy in Bangkok or other countries. From Koh Kong, visitors can continue their trip to Sihanoukville by fast boat (around 4 hours) at a cost of US$15 (one way), and then connect to an air-conditioned bus (cost around US$5) to Phnom Penh.

By Waterway
Cambodia can be reached by waterway from neighboring countries and the world. The international Sihanoukville seaport and the Mekong River port, Phnom Penh, are two main gateways of Cambodia. The international Sihanoukville seaport gateway has for years received cruise ships from around the world. Cruise ships travel along the Mekong River from Vietnam to Phnom Penh, and connect by local fast boats to the Upper Mekong close to Lao PDR or link with the Tonle Sap River and Lake to Siem Reap-Angkor. Visitors can enjoy views of the Mekong and discover a new area of Cambodia that combines nature, culture and lifestyle of the people.

Foreign Embassies

Embassy of the Democratic People's Republic of Algeria
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Tewfik ABADA, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Mrs. Karima ABADA
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (844) 825 3865, 933 2151, Fax: (844) 826 0830,
E-mail: aldjazairvn@hn.vnn.vn
Address :#13, Phan Chu Trinh Street, Hanoi, VIETNAM.

Embassy of the Republic of Angola
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Joao Manuel Bernardo Ambassador
Phone, Fax, Email :
Address :

Embassy of the United Arab Emirates
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr.Salim Issa Ali Al Kattam Al Zaabi Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Mrs. Hana Ali Al Zaabi
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (662) 639 9820-4, Fax: (662) 639 9818
Address : 82 Seng Thong Thani Building, 25th Floor North Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10500, Thailand.

Embassy of the Argentine Republic
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Carlos Faustino Garcia
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (662) 259 0401, 259 9198, Fax: (662) 259 0402,
E-mail: embtail@mozart.inet.co.th
Address : Suite 1601, Glas Haus Building 16th Floor, No 1 Sukhumvit Soi 25, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok 10110, THAILAND.

Australian Embassy
Chief of Mission : H.E.Ms. Lisa Kim Felipetto
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)23 213 470, Fax: (855)23 213 413,
E-mail: australian.embassy.cambodia@dfat.gov.au
Address : No.11, Street 254, Chaktomouk, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh,Cambodia .

Embassy of Austria
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Dr. Herbert TRAXL
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (662) 287 3970, 303 6057 - 9, Fax: (662) 287 3925,
E-mail: bangkok-ob@bmaa.gv.at
Address : 14 Soi Nandha, off Soi 1, Sathorn Tai Road, Bangkok 10120, THAILAND, P.O.Box 1155, Suan Plu, Bangkok 10121.

Embassy of the People's Republic of Bangladesh
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr.Shahed Akhtar Ambassador-designate
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (662) 392 9437 - 8, Fax: (662) 391 8070, E-mail: bdoot@samart.co.th
Address : #727 Sukhumvit Soi 55, (Thonglor) Bangkok 10110, THAILAND.

Embassy of Belgium
Chief of Mission : Mr. Anton BROECKE Counsellor Mr. Luc DUJARDIN Attaché (Administrative Affairs)
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)23 367 404, Fax: (855)23 213 697, E-mail: ambabelPNH@online.com.kh
Address : N0. 28, Street 310, Boeng Keng Kang 1, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Embassy of the Republic of Benin
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Pierre Dossou Ago Ambassador- designate
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (86 10) 65322 302, 65322 741, Fax: (86 10) 65325 103
Address : 38, Guang Hua Lu, 100600, Beijing of CHINA.

Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr.Macro Antonio Diniz Brandao Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (662) 679 8567 - 8, 285 6083, Fax: (662) 679 8569,
E-mail: EMBRASbkk@mozart.inet.co.th, www.brazilembassy.or.th
Address : 34F Lumpini Tower, 1168/101 Rama IV Road, Thungmahamek, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120, THAILAND.

Embassy of Brunei Darussalum
Chief of Mission : H.E.Dr. Awang Haji Emran Bin Bahar
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)23 211 457, 211 458, Fax: (855)23 211 456,
E-mail: brunei@online.com.kh
Address : #237, Pasteur Street 51, Sangkat Boeung Keng Kong I, Khan Chamcar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria
Chief of Mission : Mr. DONTCHEV Roumen Chargé d'Affaires a.i.
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)23 217 504, (855)16 916 825, Fax: (855)23 212 792,
E-mail: bulgembpnp@camnet.com.kh
Address : #227-229, Preah Norodom Blvd., Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Embassy of Canada
Chief of Mission : Her Excellency Mrs.Donica POTTIE
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)23 213 470 (Ext. 426), Fax: (855)23 211 389, 213 413,
E-mail: pnmpn@dfait-maeci.gc.ca
Address : #9-11 R.V. Senei Vinnavuat Oum, Sangkat Chaktomouk, Khan Doun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Embassy of the Republic of Chile
Chief of Mission : H.E. Mr. Luis Alberto Sepulveda Ambassador-designate
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (662) 260 3870, Fax: (662) 260 4328,
E-mail: prochilebangkok@chile-thai.com
Address : UBC II Bldg., 10th Fl., off. # 1005, 591 Sukhumvit, 33 Rd., Klongton Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, THAILAND.

Embassy of the People's Republic of China
Chief of Mission : H.E.Mr. Hu Qianwen
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)12 810 928, 720 920, Fax: (855)23 720 922, 217 742
Address : #156, Mao Tse Tuong Blvd., Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Embassy of the Republic of Croatia
Chief of Mission : Mr. Zeljko Belaj Chargé d'Affaires a.I Mrs. Nuran Belaj
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (603) 4253 5340, Fax: (603) 4253 5217, E-mail: croemb@tm.net.my
Address : #3, Jalan Mengkuang, Off Jalan Ru, off Jalan Ampang, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA.

Embassy of the Republic of Cuba
Chief of Mission : H.E.Ms. Nirsia Castro Guevara
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)23 213 965, 213 212, Fax: (855)23 217 428,
E-mail: embacuba@camnet.com.kh; Ecuofpol@camnet.com.kh
Address : #96-98, Street 214, Veal Vong, Khan 7 Makara, Phnom Penh, Cambodia( P.O Box 83).

Embassy of the Czech Republic
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Jiri SITLER Ambassador Extraordianry and Plenipotentiary
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (662) 253 5370 (Ambassador Office), Fax: (662) 253 7637,
E-mail: bangkok@embassy.mzv.cz
Address : #71/6 Ruam Rudee, Soi 2 Ploenchit Road, Bangkok 10330, THAILAND.

Royal Denish Embassy
Chief of Mission : Mr. Mogens Laumand Christensen Minister Counsellor (Resident Representative Danida)
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)23 987 629, 211 484, 993 075, Fax: (855)23 993 065,
E-mail: danida@online.com.kh
Address : # 8, Street 352, Boeung Keng Kang I, Chamcar Mon, Phnom Penh, (P.O. Box 100).

Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Tamer Abdel-Aziz Abdallah Khalil Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (662) 262 0236, 661 7184, Fax: (662) 262 0235
Address : No.6 Las Colinas Building, 42nd Floor, Sukhumvit Road, Klong Tan Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, THAILAND.

Delegation of the European Commission
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Klauspeter SCHMALLENBACH Ambassador and Head of Delegation
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)23 216 996, 360 877, 360 878, Fax: (855)23 216 997,
E-mail: mailto@delkhm.cec.eu.int
Address : #1, Street 21, Tonle Bassac, Chamcar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Embassy of Finland
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Heikki TUUNANEN Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Mrs. Riitta TUUNANEN
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (662) 256 9306 - 9, Fax: (662) 256 9310, E-mail: sanomat.ban@formin.fi
Address : Amarin Tower, 16th Floor, 500 Ploenchit Road, Bangkok 10330, THAILAND.

Embassy of the Republic of France
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr.Yvon ROE D' ALBERT
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855) 430 020, Fax: (855) 430 037, 430 038,
E-mail: ambafrance@online.com.kh
Address : #1, Monivong Blvd., Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Pius FISHER
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)23 216 193 - 216 381, Fax: (855)23 427 746,
E-mail: germanembassy@everyday.com.kh
Address : #76-78 Yougoslavia Street (214), (P.O Box 60) Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Embassy of the Republic of Ghana
Chief of Mission : H.E. Mr. Afare A.Donkor, Ambassador- designate
Phone, Fax, Email :
Address : 8 San Li Tun Road Dongsanjie, 100600 Beijing, P.R. CHINA.

Embassy of Greece
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Miltiadis Hiskakis, Ambassador-designate Mrs. Christine Hiskakis
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (662) 679 1462, Fax: (662) 679 1463, E-mail: embgrbkk@ksc.th.com
Address : 30th Floor, Thai Wah Tower II, 21/159 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120, THAILAND.

Embassy of the Republic of Guinea
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Djigui Camara, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (861) 6532 3649, Fax: (861) 6532 4759
Address : 2, San Li Tun Xi LiuJie, 100600 Beijing, P.R. CHINA.

Apostolic Nunciature
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Archbishop Salvatore PENNACCHIO, Apostolic Nuncio ( Designate)
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (662) 212 5853 - 4, Fax: (662) 212 0932, E-mail: vatemb@mozart.inet.co.th
Address : #217/1 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120, THAILAND.(P.O. Box 12-178).

Embassy of the Republic of Hungary
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Dr. Dénes Szász, Ambassador-designate, Mrs. Le Thi Khue Trang
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (844) 771 5714 - 5, Fax: (844) 771 5716, E-mail: hungemb@hn.vnn.vn
Address : 360 Kim Ma Str., Hanoi, VIETNAM.

Embassy of the Republic of India
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. PRADEEP KUMAR KAPUR
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)23 210 912, 210 913, Fax: (855)23 213 640, 210 914,
E-mail: embindia@bigpond.com.kh
Address : #777 Monivong Blvd., Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Nurrachman Oerip SH
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)23 217 934, 216 148, Fax: (855)23 217 566, 217 947,
E-mail: kukppenh@bigpond.com.kh, www.Indonesia-phnompenh.org
Address : #90 Preah Norodom Blvd., Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Hussein Molla Abdullahi, Ambassador- designate, Mrs. Zahra Molla Abdullahi
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (844) 823 2068 - 9, Fax: (844) 823 2120,
E-mail: IRIEMB@FPT.VN
Address : No. 54 Tran Phu Street, Hanoi, VIETNAM.

Embassy of the Republic of Iraq
Chief of Mission : Mr. Hamid A. Al-Ameri, Second Secretary
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (844) 942 4141, Fax: (844) 942 4055, E-mail: iraqyia@hn.vnn.vn
Address : No. 66 Tran Hung Dao Street, Hanoi, VIETNAM.

Embassy of Ireland
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Decla CONNOLY,Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: 86 10 6532 2691/ 2914, Fax: 86 10 6532 6857, E-mail: beijing@iveagh.irlgov.ie
Address : 3 Ri Tan Dong lu Chaoyang District Beijing 100600.

Embassy of Israel
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Gershon Zohar Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary and Permanent Observer to ESCAP
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (662) 204 9200, Fax: (662) 204 9255, E-mail: bangkok@israel.org (Chancery)
Address : Ocean Tower II, 25th Floor, 75 Sukhumvit Soi 19, Bangkok 10110, THAILAND.

Embassy of Italy
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Stefano Strarace Janfolla, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.Mrs. Marcia Ann Starace Janfolla
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (662) 285 4090 -3, Fax: (662) 285 4793, E-mail: ambitbkk@loxinfo.co.th
Address : 399 Nang Linchee Road, Thung Mahamek, Bangkok 10120, THAILAND.

Embassy of Japan
Chief of Mission : H.E.Mr. Fumiaka Takahashi
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)23 217 161 - 4, Fax: (855)23 216 162, E-mail: eojc@bigpond.com.kh
Address : #194 Preah Norodom Blvd., Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Embassy of the Demoratice People's Republic of Korea
Chief of Mission : H.E.Mr. Choe Han Chun
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)23 217 013, (855)12 455 236, Fax: (855)23 217 013
Address : #39 Samdech Suramarith Blvd., Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Embassy of the Republic of Korea
Chief of Mission : H.E.Mr. Lee Han-Gon
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)23 211 900, 211 903, Fax: (855)23 219 200,
E-mail: Cambodia@mofat.go.kr
Address : #50-52, Street 214, Boeung Raing, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Embassy of the State of Kuwait
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Khaled Mohammad Abmad Al-Shaibani, Ambassador- designate, Mrs. Nada Bader S Al-Essa
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (662) 636 6600, 636 7461 - 3, Fax: (662) 636 7363,
E-mail: Hamood@mozart.inet.co.th
Address : Sathorn Nakorn Tower, 24A Floor, 100/44, North Sathorn Road, Bangrak, Bangkok, 10500, THAILAND.

Embassy of the Lao People's Democratic Republic
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Thouane VORASARN
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)23 982 632, Fax: (855)23 720 907, E-mail: laoembpp@canintel.com
Address : 15-17 Mao Tse Tung Blvd., Khan Chamcar Mon, (P.O.Box No. 19) Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

The People's Bureau of the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
Chief of Mission : Mr. MUSTAFA A. A. SHABAN Charge d'Affairs. a.i Mrs. NAGIA ALMAHI ABJARD
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (844) 845 3379, 846 3503, Fax: (844) 845 4799
Address : A 3 Van Phuc Diplomatic, Compound, Hanoi, VIETNAM.

Embassy of Malaysia
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Ms. DATIN PADUKA MELANIE LEONG SOOK LE
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)23 216 176, 216 177, Fax: (855)23 216 004,
E-mail: mwppenh@online.com.kh
Address : #5, Street 242, Chaktomouk, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Embassy of the Republic of Mali
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Modibo Tiémoko TRAORE Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Mrs. TRAORE Fatoumata Touré
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (861)6532 1704, 6532 5530, Fax: (861)6532 1618, 6532 0875
Address : No 8, Dong Si Jie, San Li Tun, Beijing, 100600 P.R. of CHINA.

Embassy of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. JACQUES BEKAERT
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)23 368 184, Fax: (855)23 368 184,
E-mail: ordermaltacamb@bigpond.com
Address : #10, Street 370, Boeung Keng Kang I, Khan Chamcar Mon, ( P.O.Box 1258), Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. N'Gaïdé Lamine Kayou Ambassador-designate
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (861)10-6532 1346, (861) 10-6532 1703, Fax: (861)10-6532 1685
Address : No.9, Sanlitun Dongsanjie, B.P.100600, Beijing, P.R.of CHINA.

Embassy of Mexico
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Javier Ramon Brito Moncada, Ambassador-designate, Mrs. Rebeca del Carmen Redondo de Brito
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (662) 285 0995, 285 0815 -18, Fax: (662) 285 0667,
E-mail: mexthai@loxinfo.co.th
Address : 21/60-62 Thai Wah Tower I, 20th Floor, South Sathorn Rd, Bangkok 10120, THAILAND.

Embassy of Mongolia
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Nyamsuren ALIASUREN ,Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: ( 856 ) 21-31 5220, Fax: ( 856 ) 21-31 5221, E-mail: embmong@laotel.com
Address : Q.Watnak, Km-3, Vientiane, LAO P.D.R

Embassy of the Union of Myanmar
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Dr. Aung Naing
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (951) 545 880, 557 168, Fax: (951) 549 803, E-mail: mem@mptmail.net.mm
Address : No. 16, Natmauk Yeiktha, Yangon, MYANMAR.

Royal Netherlands Embassy
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Gerard Johan Hendrik Christiaan KRAMER Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (662) 254 7701 - 5, Fax: (662) 254 5579, E-mail: nlgovban@loxinfo.co.th
Address : No. 106 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330, THAILAND.

Embassy of New Zealand
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Peter Rider Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (662) 254 2530, Fax: (662) 253 9045, E-mail: nzembbkk@loxinfo.co.th
Address : M Thai Tower, 14th Floor, All Seasons Place, 87 Wireless Road, Lumpini, ( P.O.Box 2719, Bangkok 10500), THAILAND.

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Chief of Mission : Ambassador (Vacant)
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: 843 9866, 843 9868, 843 9870, Fax: 843 9867,
E-mail: embnigmanila@pacific.net.ph
Address : 2211 Paraiso St, Dasmarinas Village, (P.O.Box 3174), MCPO, 1271 Makaki City Metro Manila, PHILIPPINES.

Royal Norwegian Embassy
Chief of Mission : Her Excellency Mrs. Range Birte Lund Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (662) 302 6415, Fax: (662) 262 0218, E-mail: emb.bangkok@mfa.no, www.emb-norway.or.th
Address : UBC II Building, 18th Floor, 591 Sukhumvit Road, Soi 33, Bangkok 10110, THAILAND.

Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mir Hussain Bakhsh Bangulzai
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (662) 253 0288 - 9, Fax: (662) 253 0290, 253 5325,
E-mail: parepbkk@mweb.co.th, nafees111@hotmail.com
Address : No.31, Soi Nana Nua, Sukhumvit Road(3), Bangkok 10110, THAILAND.

Embassy of Palestine
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. SAYED AL-MASRI, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (844) 852 4013, Fax: (844) 934 9696
Address : No. E4b Trung Tu Quarter, Hanoi, VIETNAM.

Embassy of the Republic of Panama
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Raul ADAMES
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (813) 3499 3741, Fax: (813) 5485 3548, E-mail: panaemb@gol.com, www.embassy-avenue.jp/panama/index.html
Address : Kowa International Bldg., Room 902, Nishi Azabu 4-12-24, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0031, JAPAN.

Embassy of The Republic of Peru
Chief of Mission : His Excellency. Mr. Javier Gonzales Terrones
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (603) 2163 3034 - 5, Fax: (603) 2163 3039, E-mail: embperu@po.jaring.my, tradeperu@po.jaring.my
Address : Wisma Selangor, Dredging, 6th Floor South, Block 142-A, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.

Embassy of the Republic of Philippines
Chief of Mission : Mr. Dinno M.OBLENA Chargé d' Affairs a.i
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)23 215145, 222 303, 222 304, Fax: (855)23 215 143,
E-mail: phnompenhpe@online.com.kh
Address : #33, Street 294, Tonle Basac Khan Chamcar Mon, ( P.O.Box 2018 ), Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Embassy of the Republic of Poland
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Kazimierz A. DUCHOWSKI
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)23 217 782 - 3, Fax: (855)23 217 781,
E-mail: emb.pol.pp@online.com.kh
Address : #767, Monivong Blvd., (P.O. Box 58), Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Embassy of Portugal
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Joao António da Silveira de Lima Pimentel
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (662) 234 2123, 234 0372, 234 7435 - 6, Fax: (662) 639 6113,
E-mail: portemb@loxinfo.co.th
Address : No. 26 Bush Lane( Soi New Road 30 ), ( Soi New Road 30 ) Bangkok 10500, THAILAND.

Embassy of Romania
Chief of Mission : Ambassador ( Vacant )
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (662) 617 1551, Fax: (662) 617 1113, E-mail: romembkk@ksc.th.com
Address : No. 20/1 Soi Rajakhru, Phaholyothin Soi 5, Phaholyothin Road, Phyathai, Bangkok 10400,THAILAND.

Embassy of the Russian Federation
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. VALERY Y. TERESHCHENKO
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)23 210 931, Fax: (855)23 216 776, E-mail: russemba@online.com.kh
Address : #213 Samdech Sothearos Blvd., Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Embassy of the Republic of Singapore
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr.Lawrence Anderson
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)23 360 855 - 6, Fax: (855)23 210 862, 360 850,
E-mail: singemb@online.com.kh, www.mfa.gov.sg/phnompenh
Address : #92 Preah Norodom Blvd., Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Embassy of the Slovak Republic
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Marian Tomasik
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (662) 677 3445 -6, Fax: (662) 677 3447, E-mail: slovakemb@actions.net
Address : Thai Wah Tower II, 22nd Floor, 21/144, South Sathorn Road, Bangkok 10120, THAILAND.

Embassy of the Republic of South Africa
Chief of Mission : Her Excellency Mrs. Buyisiwe Maureen Pheto
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (662)253 8473 - 6, Fax: (662)253 8477, E-mail: saembbkk@loxinfo.co.th
Address : 6th Floor, The Park Place, 231 Sarasin Road, Lumpini, Bangkok 10330, THAILAND.

Embassy of Spain
Chief of Mission :
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (662) 252 6112, Fax: (662) 255 2388
Address : Diethelm Towers A, 7th Floor, Rooms 701-702) 93/1 Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330, THAILAND.

Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. J.D.A. Wijewardena
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (662) 261 1934 - 5, 204 1053, 261 1938, Fax: (662) 261 1936,
E-mail: slemb@ksc.net.th
Address : Ocean Tower II Building, No. 75/6-7 ( 13th Floor ), Sukhumvit Soi 19 ( Soi Wattana ), Bangkok 10110, THAILAND.

Embassy of the Republic of Sudan
Chief of Mission : His Excellency. Mr. Mirghani Mohamed Salih
Phone, Fax, Email :
Address : Beijing, CHINA.

Embassy of Sweden
Chief of Mission : Mr. Claes LEIJON
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)23 212 259, Fax: (855)23 212 867, E-mail: claes.sida@bigpond.com.kh
Address : No. 8, Street 352, Beoung Keng Kang I, Khan Chamcar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Embassy of Switzerland
Chief of Mission : Mr. PIERRE TAMI,Honorary Consul
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: ( 662 ) 253 0156-60, Fax: ( 662 ) 255 4481,
E-mail: Vertretung@ban.rep.admin.ch
Address : 35 North Wireless Road,Bangkok 10330, THAILAND,G.P.O.Box 821, Bangkok 10501.

Embassy of the United Republic of Tanzania
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr.Charles A. Sanga, Ambassador-designate, Mrs.Romana F. Sanga
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (8610) 6532 1408, 6532 1491, Fax: (8610) 6532 4351, 6532 1695,
E-mail: tzrepbj@tan.com.cn
Address : No. 8 Liang Ma He Nan, Lu Chaoyang District, Beijing 100600, P.R. of CHINA.

Royal Thai Embassy
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Piyawat NIYOMRERKS
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)23 726 306-10, Fax: (855)23 726 303, E-mail: thaipnp@online.com.kh
Address : 196, Norodom Blvd, Sangkat Tonle Basac, Khan Chomcar Mon, Phnom Penh.

Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Salah HAMDI
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: ( 8610) 6532 2435/36, Fax: ( 8610) 6532 5818,
E-mail: at-beijing@netchina.com.cn
Address : No.1 San Li Tun Dong Jie, Beijing, P.R. of CHINA.

Embassy of the Republic of Turkey
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Mümin ALANAT
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (662) 274 7262-3, Fax: (662) 274 7261,
E-mail: tcturkbe@mail.cscoms.com
Address : No. 61/1 Soi Chatsan, Suthisarn Road, Huaykwang, Bangkok 10310, THAAILAND.

Embassy of Ukraine
Chief of Mission : Ambassador (Vacant)
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (844) 943 2764, Fax: (844) 943 2766,
E-mail: emb_vn@mfa.gov.ua
Address : 49 Nguyen Du Street, Hanoi,VIEETNAM.

British Embassy
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. David George Reader
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)23 427 124, 428 153, Fax: (855)23 427 125
Address : No.27-29, Street 75, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh.

Embassy of the United States of America
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Charles A. RAY
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)23 216 436, 216 438, 216 804, Fax: (855)23 216 437, 216 811
Address : No. 27, Street 240, Phnom Penh, ( P.O. Box 35).

Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Mr. NGUYEN Trac Toan
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (855)23 726 273, 726 274, 726 284, Fax: (855)23 362 314
Address : #436, Monivong Blvd., Phnom Penh.

Embassy of the Republic of Yemen
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Abdulwhab Mohamed Al-SHAWKANI
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: ( 8610 ) 6532 1558, 6532 1688, 6532 3346, Fax: ( 8610 ) 65324305
Address : # 5, Sanlitun Dongsajie, Beijing 100600, P.R. CHINA.

Embassy of the Republic of Zambia
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. David C. Saviye
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (8610) 6532 1554, (8610) 6532 1778, (8610) 6532 2058, Fax: (8610) 6532 1891, E-mail: zamem@pulbic.bta.net.cn
Address : 5 Dong Si Jie San Li Tun, Beijing, P.R.of CHINA.

Embassy of the Republic of Zimbabwe
Chief of Mission : His Excellency Mr. Lucas Pande Tavaya
Phone, Fax, Email : Tel.: (603) 4251 6779/ 6782/7346, Fax: (603) 4251 7252, E-mail: zhck@tm.net.my
Address : Lot 124 Jalan 9 Taman Ampang Utama, 68000 Ampang, kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Languages

The offical language is Khmer. It is part of the Mon-Khmer language family. Before 1975, many educated, urban citizens spoke French. English has gained popularity. The older people speak French whereas the younger population speak English. Today, English is spreading among the young Cambodians and French is diminishing among the older Cambodians. City dwellers may speak English, Chinese, Vietnamese or French.

The Cambodian language, Khmer, has its origins in Sanskrit and Pali. It is spoken all over the country except in some tribal areas Rattanakiri and Mondulkiri where local indigenous languages are used. In larger towns and cities English is spoken by an increasing number of educated people. Chinese is spoken by many of the business people. All facilities catering to tourists employ English-speaking staff who more often than not speak several other local and international languages including German, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese and even Russian.

Related Sites on Khmer Language

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Khmer Language and Literacy Development Provide bilingual educational program to promote language, literacy, and literature development in Cambodian language

People & Population

According to the 1998 population census, the ethnic Khmers make up 90% of the population, 5% is Vietnamese, 1% Chinese and a 4% mixture of Chams, Malays, Laotians, Indians and Caucasians forming the inhabitants. Minority groups include the Khmer Loeu (60,000-70,000 living in the northeast mountain region and remain outside the mainstream of Cambodian society), the Saoch, Pear, Baro, and Kuy, nearly all of whom live in the country's mountainous regions as well. Over 95% are Theravada Buddhists; the other faiths like Catholicism, Protestantism, Hinduism and Mahayana Buddhism form the rest of the 5%.
The dark-skin Khmers have inhabited Cambodia since the 2nd century - many hundreds of years before the Vietnamese and the Thais came to inhabit the region. These early Khmers were influenced by the cultures of ancient India and Java, adopting many of their practices, religous rites and cultural traits. In later years they were mixed with the resident Javanese and Malay peoples among other races living in the country.
The Vietnamese are the largest non-Khmer group in Cambodia, numbering about 100,000 officially and 500,000 unofficially. They are known as Khmer Krom, and are hardworking farmers and fishermen. Racial feelings between the Vietnamese-Cambodians and ethnic Cambodians are scathing, fraught with mutual contempt. Historically the Khmers mistrusted the Vietnamese more than they mistrusted the Thais.
The Chinese officially are numbered at 50,000, but unofficially they number ten times more, living mainly in urban areas. They have been born in the country for generations and have adopted Khmer culture, language and identity although retaining their own culture largely.
In the country are the Chams who practise Islam. There are about 200,000 to 300,000 of these Khmer Islam. They live in villages along the banks of the Mekong River and Tonle Sap, gravitating in the place called Kompong Cham, Kompong Chhnang and Kompong Speu. Like the Chinese, the Chams were cruelly persecuted during the Pol Pot regime from 1975-79. Many were killed by the Khmer Rouge, their mosques destroyed, and their culture suppressed.