Just days after the American astronaut Sunita Williams safely landed on Earth following her return from an orbital mission aboard the International Space Station, a viral social media claim stated she got a pre-approved personal loan offered by an Indian financial corporation. However, our investigation reveals the claim is false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM A claim […]
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As online scams continue to spread using various images, a post recently claimed that Phnom Penh International Airport is organizing an annual sale of unclaimed luggage. This post has attracted significant attention from social media users in Cambodia. However, our investigation has confirmed that this claim is nothing more than an online scam. Social Media […]
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A clip of fire and firefighters trying to extinguish it was widely shared on social media, claiming it was the wildfire in Los Angeles, California in January. The clip had been shared more than 1,000 times along with reactions and comments. However, running Google Reverse Image Search proves the claim was false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM […]
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Recently, several rumors and accusations have surfaced regarding Elon Musk, the world’s richest person. Among them, a post spread on social media claimed that he had died. This rumor quickly gained tra ction and was widely shared on different platforms. However, after conducting a fact-checking investigation, Fact Crescendo determined that the claim was false. Social […]
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An image showing houses along a straight road was widely shared on social media, with claims that it depicted a village in Poland. This assertion garnered numerous shares, reactions, and comments from users. However, after running Google Reverse Image Search, we concluded that this claim is false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM An image of houses along […]
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Elon Musk, the world’s wealthiest individual, was nominated by US President Donald Trump as Secretary of Government Efficiency. Just over two weeks later, a photo emerged on social media showing Musk sleeping on the floor. The image was accompanied by claims that it depicted the billionaire asleep in his office. However, after thorough verification, we […]
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Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025. A few days later, a claim surfaced on social media that lightning had struck the White House as the president entered the Oval Office. Images and videos of the lightning were also posted on social media and widely […]
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Photos of remarkable structures from around the world have been shared on social media platforms. Recently, a viral claim circulated, suggesting that a photo of road construction was the ongoing road construction in Vladivostok, Russia. This claim sparked widespread discussion among social media users. However, our investigation revealed that the claim is false. SOCIAL MEDIA […]
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While TikTok, targeted by the U.S. government over national security concerns, faces a ban unless its owner ByteDance sells it, a claim that the app has already been bought and acquired by Donald Trump was widely shared, but Fact Crescendo has debunked the claim and found the claim is not true. This is about our […]
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Photos of remarkable structures from around the world have been shared on social media platforms. Recently, a viral claim circulated, suggesting that a photo of a steel and concrete bridge was a Russian bridge crossing the Yenisei River. This claim sparked widespread discussion among social media users. However, our investigation revealed that the claim is […]
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A recent wildfire engulfed a large part of Los Angeles, California, this week. Amidst the chaos, a widespread claim emerged that the iconic Hollywood sign was on fire, shocking social media users worldwide. However, our investigation revealed that this claim was false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM Images of the iconic Hollywood sign shrouded in flames have […]
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A former Cambodian opposition MP Lim Kimya was fatally shot by a gunman in Bangkok on January 7, 2025. Then, a viral claim stated the gunman was arrested by Thai police. Another claim said that he was arrested at the Cambodia-Thailand border as he attempted to cross to Cambodia. However, our investigation found out the […]
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Yesterday, a viral social media claim suggested that Cambodian National Police Chief Sar Thet was urgently hospitalized after being shot by an unknown gunman in his office. The claim quickly spread across social media. However, our investigation revealed that the claim is false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM An opposition politician living in exile abroad claimed on […]
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Recently, a photo of a pregnant girl was posted on social media, claiming she is the youngest pregnant child in the Philippines at just 9 years old, with her partner being only 12. This claim was widely shared on social media. However, our verification found that this claim is incorrect. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM A photo […]
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An image of three girls has been widely circulated on social media, claiming that it features Cambodia’s most famous female artists from about 50 years ago. This claim has garnered significant attention and reactions from users. However, a reverse image search proved the claim was false.
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Numerous rumors and claims about Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, have been widely circulated on social media over the past month. The latest viral rumor claims the world’s richest billionaire had acquired CNN for $3 billion. This rumor has gained significant traction online, generating a multitude of reactions, comments, and […]
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Over the past month, numerous claims and rumors have surfaced about Elon Musk, the founder and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. The latest claim, which has taken social media by storm, alleged that the billionaire has acquired the Ford automobile brand, a move surprising the world. However, our thorough investigation has revealed that the claim […]
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As the Facebook platform is open for commercial promotions, powdered milk Neysure Gold has been widely circulated in the form of product promotion on social media for several months. The promotional videos claim this product effectively cures kidney failure in the human body. These ads gained a lot of attention from social media users. However, our investigation […]
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Recent announcements circulated on social media in the region claimed Marshall products were discounted up to 80% off for those who place online orders. These announcements gained a lot of attention from social media users. However, our investigation proves they were false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM A viral announcement recently claimed that UK-based speaker manufacturer Marshall […]
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It’s been over two years since comedian Chris Rock was slapped by actor Will Smith on stage at the Academy Awards. Recently, a claim virally circulated on social media claimed Rock won a lawsuit and received $40 million in damages from Smith. This claim has circulated widely, garnering numerous reactions and comments. However, reviewing reliable […]
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Every year, numerous photos compete for the title of best photograph of the year by National Geographic. Recently, a viral image depicting a whale alongside a super full moon has been claimed to be the winner for 2024. However, the Fact Crescendo team found these photos to be edited and AI-generated. This is about our […]
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As Facebook is a hub for promoting goods and services, various Facebook announcements have said Japanese watchmaker CASIO offered big discounts for its G-SHOCK watches for those who place orders online. The promotions have been widely circulated on social media platforms, garnering significant attention and reactions from Facebook users since the end of last month. […]
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As social media has become an online marketplace for people to trade goods and services, a viral announcement circulating on social media claims that Macro shopping mall across the region is offering significant rewards to hundreds of its customers on the anniversary of its market entry in the bloc. The announcements have been widely shared […]
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Several advertisements on social media said Samsung Electronics in Cambodia offers big discounts for its smartwatches and earbuds for those who make online orders. Such advertisements have gained much attention and reactions from social media users. However, further investigation has revealed that the advertisements are phishing attacks.
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While KFC strives to maintain high standards, there can occasionally be issues related to food quality or hygiene. The viral video claiming that KFC’s chicken wings are moving creepily has sparked significant interest and concern on social media. The movement shown in the video may be due to editing, special effects, or external factors. This […]
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The truth behind a viral video of Joe Biden cursing his critics after he withdrew from reelection.
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The photos circulating on social media purporting to show Donald Trump and his Secret Service detail smiling after he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt are actually altered and misleading. These images have been manipulated to add smiles, which has contributed to baseless claims suggesting that the attack was staged or part of a setup. This […]
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Tesla’s Cybertruck is the world’s first EV truck ever made. Anyway, a widespread social media claim said the vehicle was inspired by the classic car invented by Serbian-born American electrical engineer Nikola Tesla. The claim has been widely shared and has received a lot of engagement from Facebook users. However, upon investigation, we found that […]
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Recently, a video surfaced online featuring an individual falsely claiming to be Thomas Crooks, purportedly involved in the shooting incident targeting Donald Trump. However, upon closer examination and fact-checking, it has been confirmed that this person is not Thomas Matthew Crooks. The video was later revealed to be a hoax, perpetrated by an impostor on […]
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The truth behind a viral claim stating Starbucks had genuinely rebranded to Vista Coffee.
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Many advertisements on social media say diabetes can be cured by eating HYPOLY capsules. These advertisements were widely shared on social media. However, after reviewing clarifications from reliable sources, it was found that the ads were false.
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A viral image was circulated on social media with a claim that the world’s leading drink manufacturer Coca-Cola has started producing mini bottles of its drinks targeting a group of short people around the globe. The claim gained widespread attention on social media and received substantial engagement. However, upon further investigation and clarification from the company, it was discovered that the claim was false.
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As social media has become an online marketplace for people to trade goods and services, a viral announcement circulating on social media claims that Macro Cambodia is offering significant rewards to hundreds of its customers on the anniversary of its market entry in Cambodia. The announcement has been widely shared and has received a lot […]
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Viral information circulated on social media these days claims that Apple gave away 750 iPhones that cannot be sold on the market due to some scratches on their bodies. This Facebook post is widely shared on social media and attracts a large number of Facebook users to follow this announcement. However, upon an investigation, we […]
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A viral piece of news in Thailand claimed that a girl who destroyed handbags and shoes in a store in Taipei was a Cambodian national pretending to be a Thai citizen. This news was widely shared on social media and sparked much discussion among Cambodian netizens. However, further investigation revealed that the news was false.
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Recently, JBL retailers in Cambodia have announced discounts on many JBL brand products. At the same time, there are advertisements on social media that some JBL products are on sale for up to 60% off. Such advertisements are widely shared on social media. However, we have found that this ad is not real, just a […]
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Recently, news circulating on social media alleged that ABA Bank, one of Cambodia’s major financial institutions, had become bankrupt, prompting customers to withdraw their funds swiftly. The news was widely circulated by Khmer-speaking Facebook users, generating numerous comments and varied reactions. However, after seeking clarifications from reliable sources, it was confirmed that the claim was false.
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As Facebook becomes the hub of online sales and promotions, some promotions on social media said the American tech company Apple launched a big promotion for its AirPods Pro Gen 2 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the company by clicking on the provided links. However, we found the promotions were false and […]
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The misuse of social media platforms to tarnish the reputation of major companies is a growing concern. Misleading content, such as videos, images, and other forms of media, is being deliberately spread to distort the public perception of these companies. Social Media Posts A video circulating on social media spaces in Sri Lanka purportedly depicts […]
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Facebook ads are often used to promote fashion and beauty products online. A viral promotion of a breast beauty serum, claiming to have the miracle power of preventing breast cancer in women, has been widely made on social media platforms for the past few years. However, after checking with health agencies and medical experts, we […]
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Dior is one of the world’s most sought-after brands. As it’s an internationally well-recognized product, some Facebook pages claim the company has provided big discounts for different occasions in Cambodia and the region. Then, the claim has been shared many times for several months. However, we discovered the claim was false and the promotion was […]
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A viral claim on social media recently said many sharks were found alive in a supermarket in Dubai city after the flood hitting this city faded away. The claim has been widely shared and commented on by social media users. However, running the reverse image search proves the claim was false
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A claim that went viral on social media last week said an American airline agreed to paint
their fleets with colors like the Khmer Krom flag. Khmer-speaking social media users have widely
shared the claim. However, after reviewing the company's history, we found the claim was false.
A piece of news that went viral on social media two weeks ago said a villager in Koh Kong province was killed after an excavator ran over because the man tried to defend his land from clearance in a land dispute in Botum Sakor district. The news has been widely circulated on social media, seeing a lot of comments and reactions from Facebook users. Many of them criticized the killing, saying it was cruel. However, after verifying with relevant sources, we found the news is false.
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Noy Vanneth is one of Cambodia’s veteran artists who are away from the spotlight. Then, a claim that went viral on social media last week said he passed away. This shocked his fans and Cambodian people. However, after reviewing his social media, we found out the claim was false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM A claim that […]
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A viral claim this week said Chun Chanboth – Deputy Director of the U.S.-fund Radio Free Asia (RFA) – passed away after he had an operation. The claim had been widely shared, and many Khmer-speaking social media users asked whether the claim was true. However, after getting clarifications from RFA journalists, we prove the claim is false.
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As Cambodia’s wildlife sanctuary Prey Lang has been threatened by deforestation, a video of gorillas receiving fruits from a group of people on a boat was circulated on social media with a claim saying it is in the protected forest. The video claim has been widely shared on social media, and many Facebook users reacted […]
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As social media is widely used by Cambodians, recently a message was sent to each other on social media and Telegram stating that France provided every Cambodian citizen with a donation of 1,500 USD. This message has been shared several times on social media. However, we find that this information is a scam. This is […]
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As Cambodia’s former Prime Minister Hun Sen visited Japan last week, a claim circulated on social media said the ruling party leader went there to get hemodialysis due to his critical health situation. The claim had been shared many times along with comments and reactions. However, by reviewing his official social media posts, we found […]
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As Japan was hit by a magnitude-7.5 earthquake earlier, a video clip showing a big flood posted on Facebook was linked to that recent earthquake disaster. In confirmation of this video clip, we have received a variety of shares and reactions from many Khmer-speaking Facebook users. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact check found that the […]
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A photo showing the crowd in front of the DIOR perfume shop in a supermarket was posted on social media, with claims that this was the case of the accumulation of more than 5 hours in Aeon Mall. Such claims are distributed and have mixed reactions from consumers. However, fact-finding by Fact Crescendo Cambodia found […]
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Wenwen Han and Jaden Smith played as a young girl Meiying and a young boy Dre Parker in the Karate Kid film released in 2010. More than 10 years later, both become adults. Recently, a collaged photo comparing how they looked 13 years ago, and how they look now was widely circulated on social media. […]
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As superstition has dominated the social media platforms in Cambodia for several months, a video of a witch captured in a security camera was widely circulated on social media last month. This leads to a belief that the witch captured on CCTV is true. However, our investigation finds the claim is false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM […]
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News reports early this week said several pieces of Cambodia’s ancient antiquitys and sculptures would be returned home after they were looted from this country decades ago. Then, a claim going viral on social media said Preah Khan Reach – an ancient royal sword – was discovered by a farmer in Preah Vihear province. The […]
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Even though a lot of people have lived longer than 100 years on Earth, a picture of an elderly woman celebrating her 300th birthday has gone viral on social media. Users have shared and commented on the aforementioned post numerous times. The fact-finding team at Fact Crescendo Cambodia found, however, that what was claimed about […]
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Over 1,000 ancient inscriptions from pre-Angkor and the Angkor empire have been found in Cambodia and former territories. Then, some images of the ancient inscriptions are often circulated on social media. As such, a photo of the ancient inscription was uploaded on Facebook last week with a caption saying it is the Khmer-language inscription recovered […]
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As the Israel-Palestinian Hamas war is still ongoing, an image was widely shared on social media with a caption saying it was about over 200 Muslim men in Gaza giving up their religion and accepting Christianity after they dreamed of Jesus in the same night. The caption and the photo had been widely shared and […]
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Since the Israeli-Hamas Palestinian war erupted in early October, several videos related to the conflict have been posted on social media. Meanwhile, a video clip showing a multi-story building collapsing was posted on Facebook and TikTok recently. The video is linked to claims that it was the scene of a building collapse in Israel. The […]
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After a Buddhist monk, Von Vasi Chanmoni, has been widely debated on social media for several weeks, a claim going viral on Facebook said King’s Mother Norodom Monieath Sihanouk issued a royal letter inviting him to participate in a Buddhist ceremony in Kampot province in November. The claim has been widely shared and debated among […]
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As the war between Israel and Hamas erupts for days, a video clip shows children trapped under the collapsed building, which was posted on several Facebook pages, claiming that the scene was the result of the war. The claims in the video clip have been widely shared and reacted to by Facebook users. Fact Crescendo […]
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After the Cambodian government stated that it would not repatriate Cambodian nationals from Israel following the Israel-Hamas War broke out, the issue has been widely debated on social media. Then, a claim said two more Cambodian students were killed in a recent attack between both parties. The claim had been widely shared and commented on […]
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Cambodia’s current Prime Minister Hun Manet and his government senior officials participated in the UN annual assembly in New York City, the United States of America, last week. There, he also met Cambodian Americans who are supporters of the ruling party CPP. Meanwhile, ex-Prime Minister Hun Sen – PM Manet’s father – claimed on his […]
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Cambodia’s ancient temple, Koh Ker, was one of the items on the agenda of the World Heritage Committee’s meeting in Saudi Arabia yesterday. Meanwhile, a claim went viral on Sunday morning and said that Cambodia’s nomination was listed in the list that morning. However, clarifications from two government spokespersons proved the claim was false. SOCIAL […]
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Weeks after the Hun Manet-led government was officially formed, three pictures of foreign citizenship granted to Manet and his two senior officials were circulated on social media with a claim saying these were their foreign citizenship cards. The Facebook post had been widely shared on social media. After running a Google Reverse Image Search, however, […]
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After former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra announced and planned to return to Thailand, a video clip was posted on the TikTok social network that showed him bowing to the ground, confirming that Thaksin had finally returned to Thailand. The claim attached to the video above has been redistributed several times, as have the reactions […]
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More than a month after a massive fire in central Paris injured 37 people, a video that revealed the flames of a powerful explosion was posted on social media, claiming that the incident took place in Paris, and the video, along with such claims, was redistributed several times. There were mixed comments and reactions as […]
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A claim going viral on social media in the last two weeks said more than 1,000 people were infected with AIDS in one day last month. The claim had been widely shared on social media and commented on by Khmer-speaking social media users. However, we found the claim is false after getting clarification from the […]
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Cambodia held its national election last Sunday. A few hours later, a claim on social media said a former opposition supporter said the number of voters turning out for the election was very small. The claim came with a photo of the government critic showing his finger without getting inked. The claim had been shared […]
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A day after the national election on Sunday, a claim said a man was arrested in Kampong Speu province after he got money from the opposition leader Sam Rainsy to incite turbulence in the country a day before the Sunday election. The claim had been shared multiple times and reacted to by Khmer-speaking social media […]
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While parts of Cambodia are experiencing heavy rain and strong winds, a video clip showing the collapse of a billboard was posted on social media, claiming that this case occurred in Svay Rieng province. The video above has been redistributed several times and contains various expressions and reactions as well. However, we found that this […]
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As Cambodia is heading to its main election this weekend, a video claim going viral on social media claims that a voter making a ballot invalid could be identified later because the electoral body regulates the thumbprint of every voter. Khmer-speaking social media users have widely shared and commented on the claim. However, after an […]
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As Cambodia is heading to its main national election this month, a video depicting the country’s leading tycoon Mong Ritthhy – also a CPP senator – wiping tears from his eye has been going viral in recent days. It is claimed that Ritthy expressed his regret for Cambodia losing some of its territory to a […]
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As the general election in Cambodia is coming up on Sunday, July 23, a lively claim on social media claims that Sam Rainsy, the former president of the Candlelight Party and the CNRP, is dead. Such posts have been shared and reacted to by users recently. However, our fact-finding and verification found that this claim […]
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As Cambodia is approaching the new general election in July this year, claims related to Prime Minister Hun Sen’s health condition have surfaced on social media in recent weeks. One of them said the premier was seriously ill and urgently admitted to a hospital. The claims had been widely shared and commented on by Khmer-speaking […]
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While China is the most populous country in the world, a photo that shows a lot of people along the beach was recently posted on social media, claiming that it is a beach view in China, and this claim has been widely circulated by social media users. Fact Crescendo Cambodia, however, found that this claim […]
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After Cambodia broke another two records in the Guinness World Records in April, a claim said the country was also ranked first as the world’s origin of largest number of migrant workers sent out to abroad. The claim was widely shared on social media and commented on by Khmer-speaking Facebook users. However, after reviewing reliable […]
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After Cambodian prominent opposition leader Sam Rainsy arrived in Malaysia in late May, Prime Minister Hun Sen claimed his arch rival was expelled by Malaysian government from the country. The claim had been widely circulated by local media and Facebook users affiliating with the premier. However, after reviewing press release, media examination, and clarification from […]
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A photo showing a house built on a beautiful hillside has been posted online recently, describing it as a scene in Kirirom National Park, Kampong Speu province. The above post has been shared and commented on thousands of times by users. However, Fact Crescendo Cambodia’s fact-finding found that the above statement was false. This is […]
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Just days after he left Buddhist monkhood, a claim circulated on social media said ex-venerable San Sochea got immediately married. The claim was circulated with a photo showing a woman holding him on the day he left the monkhood in Australia. It had been virally shared and commented on. However, after an interview with the […]
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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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As Thach Setha was arrested by law enforcement forces on the orders of the investigating judge a few days ago, a statement showing that the Candlelight Party supports the arrest of Thach Setha was posted by Facebook users, and it was reacted to by mixed comments by Facebook users who are speaking Khmer. However, fact-finding […]
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After a passenger plane crashed in central Nepal over the weekend, photos, videos, and many claims have been made about this tragic incident. In addition, there was a video clip showing the damage to the house and the wreckage posted on social media with links to recent events in Nepal. The above claim was shared […]
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After the Brazilian football legend Pelé died at the age of 82 on December 29 last year, a claim going viral on social media said the world’s football governing body, FIFA, would keep the former Brazilian international player`s feet at the museum and that his family had given the permission. However, after reviewing news from […]
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Meanwhile, Pheng Vannak, a well-known Facebook user, is often criticised by opposition supporters; a viral post claiming Pheng Vannak has passed away was posted on a Facebook page recently. It was reacted to with mixed comments and shared by Facebook users speaking Khmer. However, after checking recent posts on Pheng Vannak’s Facebook page, it proves […]
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One day after a casino fire broke out in Poipet – a town along the western Cambodia-Thailand border, a viral claim on social media yesterday said over 200 people were killed in the incident as of December 29. The claim has been widely shared along with comments and reactions from Khmer-speaking social media users. However, […]
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A compilation of photos depicting a crowd of people gathered in a mall and people fainting was posted on a Facebook page recently. It was attached with a claim stating that it happened and was taken from Aeon Mall and linked to a portable air conditioner. This claim has been received with mixed comments and […]
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As hundreds of people were killed in a stampede in Seoul, South Korea, recently, a viral video depicting bodies was posted with a claim and linked to the recent tragedy that happened in Seoul, Korea, during the Halloween festival. This video has been reacted to with mixed comments and shared by many Facebook users who […]
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After a 40-hectare plot of land in Kampong Chhnang province was granted to Vietnamese immigrants in a bid to move them out of floating communities in Tonle Sap Lake in late 2019, many photos circulated on social media had been linked to this issue. Then, a composited picture of two photos overlaid with the phrases […]
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While most of us Cambodians know that Li Taohua or Andy Lau has always been in the public eye, a viral post claiming a Hong Kong film star, Andy Lau, passed away has been posted recently. It was shared and reacted to with mixed comments from many Facebook users who are speaking Khmer. However, checking […]
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After the Cambodian government granted a 40-hectare of land to Vietnamese immigrants in a return to move them out of floating houses in Tonle Sap Lake, many photos have been claimed and linked to the issue. One of them is a photo depicting houses in the same style that was uploaded on social media. A […]
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As the news says Ukraine has reclaimed some of its territories from the Russian invasion, a video clip depicting a large group of people in a bar going crazy after watching a big screen. A Facebook user claimed the video is of Ukrainians cheering after their country’s military has reclaimed many parts of their territory […]
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Photos showed a mob of people gathered in a mall and a man passing out on the ground were shared on a Facebook page. The claim that it occurred and that it was taken from the Aeon mall in Phnom Penh and that the man passed out because of the long lines to purchase two […]
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A few days before June 24, a piece of news said five planets in our solar system would travel on the same alignment. This news had been widely published and shared on social media. Then, a picture showing five light rings on the same alignment was posted on social media. It was claimed the five […]
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Despite the fact that Cambodia’s opposition leader Sam Rainsy has been living in exile outside the country since 2015, a social media claim said he and his wife were killed in a road crash in Thailand last year. The claim had been shared several times while some Facebook users expressed their comments and reaction to […]
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The 2022 commune election was held on Sunday 05 this month, and the preliminary result of the election had already been announced by Cambodia’s electoral body. Just a day after the election, a viral claim on social media said the country’s opposition Candlelight Party (CLP) won more than 4.35 million votes, equivalent to 56 percent […]
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After the end of the 2022 commune election, a viral claim on social media said Sok Sreynoun – a candidate of the Candlelight Party (CLP) in Tboung Khmoum province – had been elected as the new leader of Preah Theath commune. The claim had been widely shared, and many Khmer-speaking social media users had said […]
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Prime Minister Hun Sen has been a hotbed of rumors, criticism and accusations in his political arena for years. Meanwhile, a portrait photo of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen placed in a funeral ceremony was posted recently on Facebook. This was attached with a text in Khmer claiming the “Death News” implying that PM Hun […]
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Family members of Prime Minister Hun Sen have often been the target of criticism and inappropriate comments. Meanwhile, a photo showing Hun San and Hun Sinath with an overlay text in Khmer “Passed Away” was posted recently on Facebook. This photo was attached with a claim that they both have already passed away. It was […]
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As the 2022 commune election in Cambodia is coming in next month, Uch Sereyyuth – a former politician of the Cambodian National Rescue Party dissolved in late 2017 – claimed that he resumed his political activities while some media and social media claimed he had been under a five-year-political ban thus far. The claim has […]
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Meanwhile many people have lived on earth for more than 100 years; a photo depicting a granny was recently posted on a Facebook page, claiming she was turning 257 years old this year. This photo attached with the above claim has been shared with mixed reactions from many Facebook users who are speaking Khmer. After […]
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Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February, many photos related to the war have been posted and shared on social media. One of them is a picture showing a soldier kissing a small baby. The soldier in the picture claimed a Ukrainian military member who kissed his small baby before going to war against […]
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During the celebration of the Khmer New Year last week, a video clip showing Prime Minister Hun Sen’s sister Hun Sinat dancing and saying “thank peace” was posted and shared on social media. Just some days later, a claim on social media said she was hospitalized due to a stroke after being overjoyed. The claim […]
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Politeness is one of the core traits of Japanese culture. In this context, a photo claiming to be scenes of the Japanese Minister of Electric Power, bowing down and apologizing to the public for 20 minutes, owing to a 20 minute power outage, has been viral among Cambodian Facebook users. However, after running a Google […]
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Photos showing Cambodian Ayai singer, Prum Manh, laying on a hospital bed with “RIP” were posted recently on Facebook. These photos were attached with a claim that he has already passed away. It was reacted to with mixed comments and shared by many Facebook users who are speaking Khmer. However, after checking reliable sources and […]
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As Russia continues its full-scale invasion into Ukraine, a video filming a couple covering a song together was posted on social media. It was claimed the couple is Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy and his wife Olena Zelenska. The video has been virally circulated on social media in recent weeks as Ukraine is at war against […]
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As Russia continues its full-scale invasion into Ukraine, videos and images have been circulated on social media. One of them is images of a woman in military uniforms. It was claimed she is the wife of the Ukrainian Vice President who voluntarily joined the frontline with troops to fight against the Russian invasion. The claim […]
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When talking about Thailand, we will first think of Cambodia’s neighboring country, which has tourist attractions such as cities, islands, beaches, and especially the beautiful scenery and culture which are attracting tourists from all around the world to travel to this country. Meanwhile, a photo showing a long tunnel running through the forest was posted […]
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As Russia continues its invasion into Ukraine, a short video was uploaded on social media yesterday, showing a young girl confronting soldiers. It was claimed that the video was a Ukrainian girl who angrily reacted to a Russian soldier. The claim has been widely shared on social media by Khmer-speaking Facebook users along with a […]
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On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops to invade Ukraine. The news also covered global media and social media. Meanwhile, a video clip showing planes flying over the skies has been posted on social media recently. This video is attached with a claim stating that they were the Russian planes flying over Ukraine […]
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Russia’s President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale invasion into Ukraine yesterday, plugging its neighboring nation into chaos. A day later, a viral claim on social media said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took off his clothes and put on a military uniform to join with his country’s troops to fight against Russia’s invasion. The social media […]
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While many people have lived on earth for more than 100 years so far, a video clip showing an old monk has been posted on social media recently. This video is attached with a claim stating that this old monk is 399 years old. This claim has been shared and reacted many times by Facebook […]
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From late January until early February, Cambodia’s opposition leader who lives in exile in France revealed on his Facebook page that France’s court issued a warrant to arrest Prime Minister Hun Sen’s bodyguard unit chiefs Hing Bunheang and Huy Piseth. Then, in the middle of February, a piece of news circulated on YouTube claimed the […]
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About two weeks ago, Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen traveled to South Korea to receive the Sunhak Peace Prize. At the same time, a claim on social media said the premier wore a gun to participate in the peace prize event held in Seoul. The claim also posted a picture showing PM Hun Sen wearing […]
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As Cambodia is approaching to main elections in the upcoming months, Prime Minister Hun Sen who has been in power for nearly 40 years since 1985 is always subject to claims circulating on social media. One of them said Radio France International (RFI) in Khmer published a report saying the premier Hun Sen has passed […]
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Prime Minister Hun Sen has been a hotbed of rumors, criticism and accusations in politics for many years. Meanwhile, photos attached with a claim that Cambodian Prime Minister, Hun Sen, has just been killed were posted and spread across social media in Cambodia recently. These posts were reacted with mixed comments and shared by Khmer-speaking […]
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Protests against Burma’s military government led by General Min Aung Hlaing after ousting government leader Aung San Suu Kyi Lottery in early February 2021 have always been discussed and shared on social media by social media users who are speaking Khmer. Meanwhile, photos showing a luxurious house were posted on Facebook. The photos are attached […]
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Sar Kheng – a Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior and also Vice President of the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) – has been considered as a leading candidate for the prime ministerial post in CPP. This leads to rumors and claims related to his situation. One of the claims said Sar Kheng had […]
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Weeks ago, joint authorities confiscated a pet lion from a Chinese man in his villa in Phnom Penh, which has become a topic of debate and sharing among Cambodian social media users vigorously. Meanwhile a viral photo showing two thin lions was posted by a Cambodian user on Facebook. This user claimed and linked that […]
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As a political commentator criticizing Prime Minister Hun Sen-led government, Meas Nee is often engulfed by rumors and claims originating from those who are affiliated with the government and the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP). One of the claims published on social media said the political commentator slipped on the toilet floor in his house, […]
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Many black and white photos showing Cambodia’s landscapes and people in the past are often published and shared on social media without having exact details. One of them is a photo showing a woman in traditional dresses. A social media user claimed the photo was a Cambodian mistress of a French official in the colonial […]
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Since Myanmar’s elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi was overthrown from power in a coup by the military group on February 1, 2021, many news, photos, videos and rumors have been circulated on social media by Khmer-speaking social media users. One of them is that a photo was published by a Facebook user. The social […]
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The immigration of Vietnamese into Cambodia is a sensitive topic which has been debated and shared on social media for years. Recently, a Facebook user posted two photos showing people camp at an unknown location. The Facebook user claimed they are Vietnamese immigrants camping along border Cambodia. The photo with such a claim had been […]
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Many viral photos attached with a claim saying “Mr. Bean has just passed away” were posted recently on Facebook as well as other social media platforms. It was reshared and reacted with many mixed comments and it may be believed to be real by most Facebook users. However, after clarifying with his official agent and […]
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News about the spreading of Covid-19 in Thailand is often shared social media by those speaking Khmer language. One of them is that a Facebook user posted a photo showing a pile of something like bodies covered by white clothes. The Facebook author claimed it was a tragedy of Covid-19 in Thailand. The photo along […]
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Major national elections are approaching in the next two years while criticism and political verbal attacks are also becoming a topic of debate between supporters actively sharing on social media. Meanwhile, one of the two photos showing former top leaders of Vietnam including Ho Chi Minh was posted recently on a social media platform. This […]
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The history of Cambodia-Vietnam relationship is often debated and shared on social media, leading to various allegations. One of them is that a photo showing torture committed against jailed persons was published on a Facebook page last month alongside a claim saying it was torture committed by Vietnamese against Khmer Krom who live in Kampuchea […]
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Life as a couple is not easy, apart from living in harmony with each other, we also need to be tolerant and keep the couple’s private affairs quite well. Normally, a couple living together is like a plate in a cupboard, there are always arguments and incomplete things that should be discussed and talked to […]
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Nowadays, social media is full of information, including factual information, false, bizarre, and even sad news that is widely shared and disseminated by users. Meanwhile, a photo showing two people crying was published on news media recently. It was also attached with a claim saying in Khmer that a crying father almost lost his liver […]
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Former President of Cambodia’s largest opposition party, Sam Rainsy, who used to receive 55 seats out of the 123 parliament seats, has now been living in exile since 2015 and has been criticized among the Cambodian supporters. Meanwhile, a photo showing a former leader of CNRP, Sam Rainsy, laying down on the bed was posted […]
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Last month, the Representative House of the United States passed an act aimed at sanctioning several of Cambodia’s government high ranking officials who are linked to human rights violation in the country. Meanwhile, a more than three-minute video clip was posted on social media along with a claim saying that American police brutally beat African-American […]
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Due to the spread of Covid-19 infection in Cambodia, Prime Minister Hun Sen – the President of ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) – had not been seen in public for several weeks, leading to rumors related to his health. One of such rumors on social media claimed that the premier was in critical health condition and had been hospitalized for immediate surgery […]
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Rumors related with Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen’s health condition has been widely spread on social media platform since 2020 as he rarely shows in public for many weeks due to the Covid-19 restriction across the country. One of the most recent rumor on social media claimed a video clip shows the premier Hun Sen […]
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Khmer Empire or Angkor Empire was one of the most influential empires in Southeast Asia. This splendor can be seen by the vast expanse of land which was full of amazing stone temples and carvings. Meanwhile, a Facebook page posted a photo of an ancient bell on social media and claimed that it was the […]
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Located in the middle of the Mekong River, Koh Pen island has become one of the beautiful places to relax among the locals. This island is rich in pure atmosphere, beautiful long white sand beach with bamboo bridge for national and international tourists to visit annually. Meanwhile, a Facebook page has posted photos of an […]
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