Leaders of of the Cambodian People’s Party attend the ceremony

Cambodians in Phnom Penh bids farewell to Vietnamese voluntary solders returning the country.

Keo Remy, a spokesman of the Council of Ministers' Press and Quick Reaction Unit told a press conference in Phnom Penh on January 4 that the country’s Government had adequate evidence to affirm that CNRP roused violent protests as well as planned to incite people to organise demonstrations and strikes.

Cambodian military conducts patrols in Phnom Penh

Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Source: AFP/VNA)

Acting Thai Premier Yingluck Shinawatra said on Wednesday she will soon set up a "council for reforms of the country" which will begin to work in parallel to the upcoming Feb. 2 election. Yingluck announced that the council, to be set up under prime minister's order, will include 499 members who will be selected from among 2,000 representatives of people in all walks of life nationwide.

Pulling crackers, clinking glasses, or setting puddings on fire – mere traditions or more important? Tom Stafford explains that rituals may date back to early human history, and can even change the flavour of food. 

The Commerce Department said GDP grew at an annualised rate of 4.1% between July and September, up from an earlier 3.6% estimate.