Chandara Samban
@chandarasamban.bsky.social
A freelance journalist and independent researcher based in Cambodia interested in foreign affairs. Besides this, I serve as personal assistant to the president of one political party in charge of information and foreign affairs.
Should #Cambodia seek deeper #SCO ties, aligning closer with #China’s #Eurasian bloc?
My Op-Ed 3 months ago on Cambodia and the SCO Strategic Position while now the SCO Summit in the Progress in China
www.phnompenhpost.com/opinion/anal...
My Op-Ed 3 months ago on Cambodia and the SCO Strategic Position while now the SCO Summit in the Progress in China
www.phnompenhpost.com/opinion/anal...
www.phnompenhpost.com
August 30, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Should #Cambodia seek deeper #SCO ties, aligning closer with #China’s #Eurasian bloc?
My Op-Ed 3 months ago on Cambodia and the SCO Strategic Position while now the SCO Summit in the Progress in China
www.phnompenhpost.com/opinion/anal...
My Op-Ed 3 months ago on Cambodia and the SCO Strategic Position while now the SCO Summit in the Progress in China
www.phnompenhpost.com/opinion/anal...
Cambodia-Thailand Border after Ceasefire
I went to the ground to see the situation that had calmed, yet traces of the clashes remained: burned buildings, damaged homes, and a gas station in ruins.
Many residents had yet to return, uncertain whether the fragile peace would hold.
I went to the ground to see the situation that had calmed, yet traces of the clashes remained: burned buildings, damaged homes, and a gas station in ruins.
Many residents had yet to return, uncertain whether the fragile peace would hold.
August 18, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Cambodia-Thailand Border after Ceasefire
I went to the ground to see the situation that had calmed, yet traces of the clashes remained: burned buildings, damaged homes, and a gas station in ruins.
Many residents had yet to return, uncertain whether the fragile peace would hold.
I went to the ground to see the situation that had calmed, yet traces of the clashes remained: burned buildings, damaged homes, and a gas station in ruins.
Many residents had yet to return, uncertain whether the fragile peace would hold.
In case you missed the brief of the Cambodia-Thailand 4-day clash
We look back on the recent armed clashes along the border after 14 years of uneasy calm, tracing the course of the conflict, the history behind it, and the fragile diplomacy at stake.
Link: theaseanfrontier.com/p/shots-at-t...
We look back on the recent armed clashes along the border after 14 years of uneasy calm, tracing the course of the conflict, the history behind it, and the fragile diplomacy at stake.
Link: theaseanfrontier.com/p/shots-at-t...
August 14, 2025 at 10:16 AM
In case you missed the brief of the Cambodia-Thailand 4-day clash
We look back on the recent armed clashes along the border after 14 years of uneasy calm, tracing the course of the conflict, the history behind it, and the fragile diplomacy at stake.
Link: theaseanfrontier.com/p/shots-at-t...
We look back on the recent armed clashes along the border after 14 years of uneasy calm, tracing the course of the conflict, the history behind it, and the fragile diplomacy at stake.
Link: theaseanfrontier.com/p/shots-at-t...
33rd anniversary of The Phnom Penh Post, a legacy newspaper that has etched its mark in modern Cambodian history over three decades.
Published its first issue in 1992 and ceased its printing at the end of March 2024.
I have briefly traveled with this newspaper, as a news reporter
Miss my byline
Published its first issue in 1992 and ceased its printing at the end of March 2024.
I have briefly traveled with this newspaper, as a news reporter
Miss my byline
July 16, 2025 at 4:37 AM
33rd anniversary of The Phnom Penh Post, a legacy newspaper that has etched its mark in modern Cambodian history over three decades.
Published its first issue in 1992 and ceased its printing at the end of March 2024.
I have briefly traveled with this newspaper, as a news reporter
Miss my byline
Published its first issue in 1992 and ceased its printing at the end of March 2024.
I have briefly traveled with this newspaper, as a news reporter
Miss my byline
Read our 1st Issue of The Mekong Belt Newsletter of The ASEAN Frontier
TAF’s first Frontier Brief! Through curated weekly insights, we aim to inform our readers of the most relevant and important developments in Southeast Asia.
TAF’s first Frontier Brief! Through curated weekly insights, we aim to inform our readers of the most relevant and important developments in Southeast Asia.
The Mekong Belt
Issue 1
theaseanfrontier.com
June 9, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Read our 1st Issue of The Mekong Belt Newsletter of The ASEAN Frontier
TAF’s first Frontier Brief! Through curated weekly insights, we aim to inform our readers of the most relevant and important developments in Southeast Asia.
TAF’s first Frontier Brief! Through curated weekly insights, we aim to inform our readers of the most relevant and important developments in Southeast Asia.
My latest Op-Ed | Should #Cambodia seek deeper SCO ties, aligning closer with #China’s #Eurasian bloc?
Should Cambodia maintain this status, upgrade to observer or seek full membership? As competition between China and the US intensifies, Beijing is encouraging Cambodia to take a more active role.
Should Cambodia maintain this status, upgrade to observer or seek full membership? As competition between China and the US intensifies, Beijing is encouraging Cambodia to take a more active role.
Analysis: Should Cambodia seek deeper SCO ties, aligning closer with China’s Eurasian bloc?
Analysis: Should Cambodia seek deeper SCO ties, aligning closer with China’s Eurasian bloc?
www.phnompenhpost.com
May 14, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Comment with @prachataienglish.com
Cambodian side, #Chandara Samban, a young Cambodian independent researcher, stated that debates over cultural and territorial issues are vibrant, especially on social networks like Facebook, where young people are highly active….
#Cambodia #Thailand #ASEAN
Cambodian side, #Chandara Samban, a young Cambodian independent researcher, stated that debates over cultural and territorial issues are vibrant, especially on social networks like Facebook, where young people are highly active….
#Cambodia #Thailand #ASEAN
Thailand-Cambodia: Exploring complexity in a longstanding cultural tug-of-war
Among neighbouring Southeast Asian countries, few have experienced as heated and enduring a cultural conflict as Thailand and Cambodia. While they share historical and cultural ties, these have often ...
prachataienglish.com
December 10, 2024 at 10:35 AM
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Cambodian side, #Chandara Samban, a young Cambodian independent researcher, stated that debates over cultural and territorial issues are vibrant, especially on social networks like Facebook, where young people are highly active….
#Cambodia #Thailand #ASEAN
Cambodian side, #Chandara Samban, a young Cambodian independent researcher, stated that debates over cultural and territorial issues are vibrant, especially on social networks like Facebook, where young people are highly active….
#Cambodia #Thailand #ASEAN
My latest Op-Ed on Cambodia's stratic position at forefront US and China
This article highlights key points regarding Cambodia’s diplomatic strategies, particularly under Prime Minister Hun Manet, and how they have evolved from the approach of his predecessor, former Prime Minister Hun Sen.
This article highlights key points regarding Cambodia’s diplomatic strategies, particularly under Prime Minister Hun Manet, and how they have evolved from the approach of his predecessor, former Prime Minister Hun Sen.
Reimagining alliances: Cambodia's strategic position between China and US
Reimagining alliances: Cambodia's strategic position between China and US
www.phnompenhpost.com
November 12, 2024 at 7:51 AM
My latest Op-Ed on Cambodia's stratic position at forefront US and China
This article highlights key points regarding Cambodia’s diplomatic strategies, particularly under Prime Minister Hun Manet, and how they have evolved from the approach of his predecessor, former Prime Minister Hun Sen.
This article highlights key points regarding Cambodia’s diplomatic strategies, particularly under Prime Minister Hun Manet, and how they have evolved from the approach of his predecessor, former Prime Minister Hun Sen.