Governor warns against illegal cockfighting in Laos
Cambodians crossing into Laos for illegal cockfighting face legal action, authorities say.
Monday 2 November · 20:18 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- The Chep district governor warned citizens against crossing into Laos for illegal cockfighting. [1][2]
- Authorities will take legal action against Cambodians caught participating in illegal gambling across the border. [1][2]
- The warning comes amid reports of Cambodians frequenting a cockfighting venue called 'Mekong Friendship' in Laos. [1][2]
What happened
Chep District Governor Khet Sothara warned Cambodian citizens against crossing the border into Laos to engage in illegal cockfighting. He stated that authorities will take legal action without exception against anyone found participating in such activities.
Why it matters
This warning aims to deter illegal activities and prevent Cambodian citizens from facing legal consequences in a foreign country, while also upholding border control and national law.
Background
Reports indicate a cockfighting venue named 'Mekong Friendship' in Laos attracts some Cambodians, especially on weekends with special matches.
Key terms
- Cockfighting
- A bloodsport where roosters are made to fight each other.
Sources (2)
[1] Fresh News អភិបាលស្រុកឆែប ខេត្តព្រះវិហារ ព្រមានចាត់វិធានការតាមច្បាប់ចំពោះពលរដ្ឋខ្មែរ ដែលឆ្លងដែនទៅលេងល្បែងជល់មាន់ក្នុងទឹកដីឡាវ 2 Nov Read original [2] DAP News អាជ្ញាធរស្រុកឆែប ព្រមានចាត់វិធានការច្បាប់ លើពលរដ្ឋខ្មែរដែលឆ្លងដែន ទៅលេងល្បែងជល់មាន់ក្នុងទឹកដីឡាវ 2 Nov Read originalWas this explainer clear?
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