As the national election approaches, criticism of political rhetoric linked to the history of Cambodia and Vietnam has become a topic of debate on social media. A photo of a man in royal attire is associated with a claim to be former Cambodian King Chey Chettha II, who caused the loss of Prey Nokor (Kampuchea […]
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After a controversial final game between Indonesia and Thailand in the 32nd SEA Games hosted in Cambodia, a claim going viral on social media platforms said a Thai defensive footballer Jonathan Khemdee had been banned for life by SEA Games Committee from SEA Games. The claim had been widely shared and commented on, believing it […]
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After the match between Laos and Vietnam in Group B last Sunday in Cambodia, a photo of several Vietnamese flag bearers posted on social media claiming it was the scene in the game. This post was shared and reacted recently. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia found that the above claim is false. This is about our […]
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As the 32nd SEA Game is underway in Cambodia, an image showing a girl wearing Vietnamese customs and walking in front of a group of Cambodian athletes was circulated on social media, and claimed it was the official opening of the event hosted in Cambodia. The claim has been widely shared and commented on. After […]
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After Cambodia and Thailand had been debating over the origin of mutual art (Kun Khmer and Muay Thai), a photo depicting a submarine was posted on social media claiming to be a submarine which Thailand had just bought to show off to Cambodians. This claim has been widely shared by users who are Khmer-speaking. However, […]
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As the history of Cambodia and Vietnam has always been a hot topic of discussion and sharing on social media platforms, a photo showing sculptures of women were posted on social media with saying it was the act of torture by Vietnamese to Khmer women. The post was widely shared and commented on. However, Fact […]
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After the largest origami heart was unveiled at Angkor Wat temple, which broke the world record last Tuesday, a photo of Angkor Wat with a colorful origami heart garden has been posted on social media. This post has been widely shared and commented on by social media users recently. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact-finding found […]
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Manchester City has been accused of violating financial rules between 2009 and 2018. A claim on social media has stated that the Premier League targeted and fined the football club by cutting 30 points off. Many Facebook users who speak Khmer have widely shared and reacted to this claim. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia finds this […]
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Last week, it was reported that a well-known Facebook celebrity Pheng Vannak had been remanded in custody holding two charges. This piece of news has been widely shared and expressed by Cambodian Facebook users. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia found this claim to be incorrect. Social Media Claim One of the local news websites reported last […]
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Meanwhile Angelina Jolie is a well-known American Hollywood actress, a piece of news published on websites and social media said that she has passed away. The above claim has been widely shared on social media. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact-finding found that the above claim is false. Social Media Claim A news website reported last […]
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A few days after a royal residence in Siem Reap was destroyed by a fire, a claim going viral on social media said the incident was intentionally set up in order to sell off the plot of land. The claim had been shared many times along with comments and reactions to. However, by reviewing reports, […]
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After last month’s devastating earthquake in Turkey in which people were killed, several injured, a photo shows a dog posted on social media with the claim that this dog saved the lives of up to 10 people after the earthquake. Such claims have been circulated and reacted many times by Khmer-speaking Facebook users recently. However, […]
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As the rumors or claims regarding the health of Prime Minister Hun Sen are often made, a photo shows Hun Sen in a hospital gown posted by a user in conjunction with the letter R.I.P. abbreviated from the full word “Rest in Peace”. Such posts are shared many times on social media, as well as […]
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After the former Pursat governor Khoy Sokha died last week, a viral claim on social media said the current governor of the province had died last weekend. The claim has been shared many times with various comments and reactions. However, after an interview via a phone call with a provincial official, we find out the […]
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As the rumors or claims regarding the health of Prime Minister Hun Sen are often made, a photo shows Hun Sen in a hospital gown posted by a user in conjunction with the letter R.I.P. abbreviated from the full word “Rest in Peace”. Such posts are shared many times on social media, as well as […]
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A recent claim going viral on social media said a U.S.-based journalist Taing Sarada – a news anchor for an online media The Cambodia Daily Khmer – had apologized to a Cambodian Oknha Leng Navatra after he exposed an investigative report about a money laundering scam. The claim had been widely shared on social media […]
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As Cambodia and Thailand are in disagreement over the name of kicking boxing included in the upcoming SEA Game, a content creator claimed in his video circulating on social media last week that Preah Ko – the sculpture taken by Siam (Thailand now) from Cambodia hundred years ago – was locked in a temple in […]
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A flurry of claims on social media has claimed chaos, with many people rushing to buy the S22 smartwatch. This post is associated with the view of people standing in line in a mall that was claimed to be in Cambodia. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact-finding found that the Facebook page posted is not correct. […]
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While Sudan is considered one of the poorest countries in East Africa, a photo of an older man was posted by a Facebook user who claimed to be the former leader of its country when he was out of power. This post has been shared and reacted to enthusiastically recently. This is about our investigation […]
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Simon Cowell is a well-known TV judge of America’s Got Talent. Recently, a viral claim said he was killed in a car accident. The claim also shared pictures showing the TV icon laying on a medical bed. Social media users including Khmer-speaking Facebook u, users had widely shared the claim. However, after reviewing reliable pieces […]
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