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Historically, the relationship between Siam (modern Thailand) and Cambodia has been extremely fluid, reflecting the region's division into city states rather than nation states. These city states were bound together into empires by more or less strong political, military and tributary ties. In the 14th century, the centre of Thai power passed from Sukhothai to the more southerly Ayutthaya, in territory which had formed part of the Khmer empire. The threat posed by Ayutthaya to Angkor increased as its power grew, and in the 15th century Angkor itself was sacked.The ensuing centuries saw numerous further incursions by the Siamese. For much of the 19th century, northern Cambodia, including Angkor, was ruled by Siam. The degree of independence enjoyed by Cambodia fluctuated according to the relative fortunes of Siam, Cambodia. and the French colonists.In 1907, Siam ceded northern Cambodia to France. In the 1930s, this loss became the basis of the nationalist government’s claim that the area was a "lost territory" which rightfully belonged to Thailand. In 1941, following a war with Vichy France, Thailand briefly regained the territories ceded to France in 1907. This claim was not abandoned until the 1950s.

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Historically, the relationship between Siam (modern Thailand) and Cambodia has been extremely fluid, reflecting the region's division into city states rather than nation states. These city states were bound together into empires by more or less strong political, military and tributary ties. In the 14th century, the centre of Thai power passed from Sukhothai to the more southerly Ayutthaya, in territory which had formed part of the Khmer empire. The threat posed by Ayutthaya to Angkor increased as its power grew, and in the 15th century Angkor itself was sacked.The ensuing centuries saw numerous further incursions by the Siamese. For much of the 19th century, northern Cambodia, including Angkor, was ruled by Siam. The degree of independence enjoyed by Cambodia fluctuated according to the relative fortunes of Siam, Cambodia. and the French colonists.In 1907, Siam ceded northern Cambodia to France. In the 1930s, this loss became the basis of the nationalist government’s claim that the area was a "lost territory" which rightfully belonged to Thailand. In 1941, following a war with Vichy France, Thailand briefly regained the territories ceded to France in 1907. This claim was not abandoned until the 1950s.

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In January 2003, a Cambodian newspaper article falsely alleged that a Thai actress Suvanant Kongying claimed that Angkor Wat belonged to Thailand. Other Cambodian print and radio media picked up the report and furthered the nationalistic sentiment which resulted in riots in Phnom Penh on 29 January where the Thai Embassy was burned and commercial properties of Thai businesses were vandalized. The riots reflect the fluid historical relationship between Thailand and Cambodia, as well as the economic, cultural and political factors involving the two countries.

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In January 2003, a Cambodian newspaper article falsely alleged that a Thai actress Suvanant Kongying claimed that Angkor Wat belonged to Thailand. Other Cambodian print and radio media picked up the report and furthered the nationalistic sentiment which resulted in riots in Phnom Penh on 29 January where the Thai Embassy was burned and commercial properties of Thai businesses were vandalized. The riots reflect the fluid historical relationship between Thailand and Cambodia, as well as the economic, cultural and political factors involving the two countries.

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This is the date on which many people died:   Sebastian Haffner, German journalist and author (b. 1907)Jan 2 Shepard Menken, American voice and character actor (The Wild Wild West), dies at 77Jan 4 Iron Eyes Cody [Espera Oscar de Corti], Italian-American actor (Keep America Beautiful, Black Gold, Ernest Goes to Camp), dies at 91Jan 6 French Jazz piano virtuoso Michel Petrucciani dies in New York following a brief respiratory illness at age 36Jan 10 Sir Edward Williams, Australian judge (b. 1921)Jan 10 Frank Parker, American singer (Arthur Godfrey Show, Masquerade Party), dies at 95Jan 11 Naomi Mitchison, Scottish novelist and poet (The Corn King and the Spring Queen ), dies at 101Jan 11 Brian Moore, Irish novelist (Catholics, Doctor's Wife), dies at 77Jan 11 Fabrizio de André, Italian singer-songwriter (Storia di un impiegato), dies of lung cancer at 58Jan 12 Betty Lou Gerson, American voice actress (101 Dalmatians, Cinderella), dies of a stroke at 84Jan 12 Doug Wickenheiser, Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1961)Jan 14 Jerzy Grotowski, Polish theatre director (b. 1933)Jan 14 Robin Bailey, British actor (See No Evil, I Didn't Know You Cared), dies of respiratory failure at 79Jan 15 Betty Box, British film producer (b. 1915)Jan 16 Jim McClelland, Australian solicitor, politician, Minister, Royal Commissioner, judge (b. 1915)Jan 17 Robert Eads, American transsexual (b. 1945)Jan 19 Ivan Francescato, Italian rugby union footballer (b. 1967)Jan 21 Leslie French, British actor and singer (Death in Venice, More than a Miracle), dies at 94Jan 21 Charles Brown, American blues singer and pianist (Merry Christmas Baby), dies at 76Jan 21 Susan Strasberg, American actress (b. 1938)    

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This is the date on which many people died:   Sebastian Haffner, German journalist and author (b. 1907)Jan 2 Shepard Menken, American voice and character actor (The Wild Wild West), dies at 77Jan 4 Iron Eyes Cody [Espera Oscar de Corti], Italian-American actor (Keep America Beautiful, Black Gold, Ernest Goes to Camp), dies at 91Jan 6 French Jazz piano virtuoso Michel Petrucciani dies in New York following a brief respiratory illness at age 36Jan 10 Sir Edward Williams, Australian judge (b. 1921)Jan 10 Frank Parker, American singer (Arthur Godfrey Show, Masquerade Party), dies at 95Jan 11 Naomi Mitchison, Scottish novelist and poet (The Corn King and the Spring Queen ), dies at 101Jan 11 Brian Moore, Irish novelist (Catholics, Doctor's Wife), dies at 77Jan 11 Fabrizio de André, Italian singer-songwriter (Storia di un impiegato), dies of lung cancer at 58Jan 12 Betty Lou Gerson, American voice actress (101 Dalmatians, Cinderella), dies of a stroke at 84Jan 12 Doug Wickenheiser, Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1961)Jan 14 Jerzy Grotowski, Polish theatre director (b. 1933)Jan 14 Robin Bailey, British actor (See No Evil, I Didn't Know You Cared), dies of respiratory failure at 79Jan 15 Betty Box, British film producer (b. 1915)Jan 16 Jim McClelland, Australian solicitor, politician, Minister, Royal Commissioner, judge (b. 1915)Jan 17 Robert Eads, American transsexual (b. 1945)Jan 19 Ivan Francescato, Italian rugby union footballer (b. 1967)Jan 21 Leslie French, British actor and singer (Death in Venice, More than a Miracle), dies at 94Jan 21 Charles Brown, American blues singer and pianist (Merry Christmas Baby), dies at 76Jan 21 Susan Strasberg, American actress (b. 1938)    

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In the early 19th century, King Chan ( 1806-1834 ) turned to the Vietnamese for protection from the Thais. The Thais were annoyed by this policy and when a rebellion occurred in South Vietnam in 1833 they took the advantage of invading Cambodia. However the Cambodian king crushed the rebellion and the Thai army retreated.

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The Golden age of Cambodia was between the 9th and 14th century, during the Angkor period, during which it was a powerful empire that flourished and dominated almost all of inland Southeast Asia. However, Angkor would eventually collapse after much in-fighting between royalty and constant warring with its increasingly powerful neighbors, notably Siam and Dai Viet. abd

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1431–1863 (15th century - 19th century) Dark age of Cambodia

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1431–1863 (15th century - 19th century) Dark age of Cambodia

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Reliable sources – particularly for the 15th and 16th century – are very rare. A conclusive explanation that relates to concrete events manifesting the decline of the Khmer Empire has not yet been produced. most modern historians consent that several distinct and gradual changes of religious, dynastic, administrative and military nature, environmental problems and ecological imbalance coincides with shifts of power in Indochina and must all be taken into account to make an interpretation In recent years.

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The king urged his followers to help in overthrowing a government, hastening the onset of civil war. US forces bombed Cambodia in an effort to disrupt the Viet Cong and Khmer Rouge. five days after the US mission evacuated Cambodia The Lon Nol government in Phnom Penh surrendered on

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Cambodia continued to face enormous problems: a runaway birth rate, a serious 🤬 epidemic, a stagnant economy, widespread deforestation, a climate of violence exacerbated by the ruling party’s unwillingness to abide by the rule of law, impatience among donors at the government’s slowness in introducing reforms, and human rights abuses often traceable to members of the ruling party. By the start of the 21st century, however, the country had begun to stabilize. Cambodia was officially admitted into ASEAN in 1999, which meant that it was constructively linked, perhaps for the first time in its history, to the rest of Southeast Asia. In 2004 Cambodia joined the WTO, signaling greater integration into the international community. The country also began to bring its 🤬 epidemic under control and reined in its birth rate to approach the world average. Cambodia also began to reduce its dependence on logging and to realize the economic benefits of strong garment-manufacturing and tourist sectors. In so doing, it regained the confidence of foreign investors and aid organizations.

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Cambodia continued to face enormous problems: a runaway birth rate, a serious 🤬 epidemic, a stagnant economy, widespread deforestation, a climate of violence exacerbated by the ruling party’s unwillingness to abide by the rule of law, impatience among donors at the government’s slowness in introducing reforms, and human rights abuses often traceable to members of the ruling party. By the start of the 21st century, however, the country had begun to stabilize. Cambodia was officially admitted into ASEAN in 1999, which meant that it was constructively linked, perhaps for the first time in its history, to the rest of Southeast Asia. In 2004 Cambodia joined the WTO, signaling greater integration into the international community. The country also began to bring its 🤬 epidemic under control and reined in its birth rate to approach the world average. Cambodia also began to reduce its dependence on logging and to realize the economic benefits of strong garment-manufacturing and tourist sectors. In so doing, it regained the confidence of foreign investors and aid organizations.

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From April 17, 1975, to January 7, 1979, the Khmer Rouge perpetrated one of the greatest crimes of the 20th century. Nearly two million people died under the rule of the fanatical Communist movement, which imposed a ruthless agenda of forced labor, thought control, and mass execution on Cambodia.

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From April 17, 1975, to January 7, 1979, the Khmer Rouge perpetrated one of the greatest crimes of the 20th century. Nearly two million people died under the rule of the fanatical Communist movement, which imposed a ruthless agenda of forced labor, thought control, and mass execution on Cambodia.

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The Khmer Rouge was the name popularly given to the followers of the Communist Party of Kampuchea and by extension to the regime through which the CPK ruled in Cambodia between 1975 and 1979. The Khmer Rouge allied with Sihanouk captured Phnom Penh and declared the establishment of Kingdom of Cambodia. 

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The Khmer Rouge was the name popularly given to the followers of the Communist Party of Kampuchea and by extension to the regime through which the CPK ruled in Cambodia between 1975 and 1979. The Khmer Rouge allied with Sihanouk captured Phnom Penh and declared the establishment of Kingdom of Cambodia. 

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Sihanouk becomes head of state. 1993 - General election sees the royalist Funcinpec party win the most seats followed by Hun Sen's Cambodian People's Party 

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Sihanouk becomes head of state. 1993 - General election sees the royalist Funcinpec party win the most seats followed by Hun Sen's Cambodian People's Party 

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The tension finally exploded in two days of fierce fighting in Phnom Penh on July 5 and 6, 1997 between forces loyal to Prince Norodom Ranariddh and Prime Minister Hun Sen. Hun Sen emerged triumphant as the sole leader of Cambodia.

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The tension finally exploded in two days of fierce fighting in Phnom Penh on July 5 and 6, 1997 between forces loyal to Prince Norodom Ranariddh and Prime Minister Hun Sen. Hun Sen emerged triumphant as the sole leader of Cambodia.

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 Lon Nol is overthrown as the Khmer Rouge led by Pol Pot occupy Phnom Penh. 1996

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 Lon Nol is overthrown as the Khmer Rouge led by Pol Pot occupy Phnom Penh. 1996

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1998 April - Pol Pot dies in his jungle hideout. 1998 July - Elections are won by Hun Sen's CPP, amid allegations of harassment. A coalition is formed between the CPP and Funcinpec. Hun Sen becomes prime minister, Ranariddh is president of the National Assembly.

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1998 April - Pol Pot dies in his jungle hideout. 1998 July - Elections are won by Hun Sen's CPP, amid allegations of harassment. A coalition is formed between the CPP and Funcinpec. Hun Sen becomes prime minister, Ranariddh is president of the National Assembly.