Banteay meanchey: A crowd of people this morning celebrate the Pchum Ben Day at Chork Chey pagoda located in Chork Chey village, O’ Beichoan commune, O’ Chrov district, Banteay Meanchey province, about 500 metres from the border area where Thai military forces laid barbed wire.

According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, the event marks a significant cultural and religious gathering, drawing participants from nearby areas to honor their ancestors. The Pchum Ben festival, which is a traditional Cambodian occasion, involves paying respects to deceased relatives and offering food to monks. The proximity of the celebration to a militarized border emphasizes the peaceful nature of the festival amid sensitive regional dynamics.