James Bon Thai

James Bon Thai I am James Bon Thai, a Cambodian National Tour Guide and Interpreter serving since 1996.

For nearly three decades, I have dedicated my life to sharing the beauty, history, and living culture of Cambodia with travelers from around the world. Suo Sdei My name is James as English, Thai and Khmer speaking tour guide ( freelance ) around Cambodia from 2006 till now. My experiences related with ecotourism, cultural tourism, historical tourism, recreational tourism, cycling, camping, adventure, bird watching, dirt bike, and more.

James Bon Thai Professional Tours guide & InterpreterRoyal Palace and Andaung Preng Pond (ស្រះអណ្តូងប្រេង)Ancient Lingap...
07/12/2025

James Bon Thai
Professional Tours guide & Interpreter
Royal Palace and Andaung Preng Pond (ស្រះអណ្តូងប្រេង)
Ancient Lingapura or Koh Ker, Temple
Royal Palace and Andaung Preng Pond (ស្រះអណ្តូងប្រេង) are the important spot in Koh Ker complex. These were built during the second quarter of the 10th century under the reign of Jayavarman IV, who briefly moved the capital of Khmer Empire form Angkor to Koh Ker. The Royal Palace enclosure, measuring approximately 240 meters (East-West) and 188 meters (North-South), is located approximately 200 meters northwest of the Rahal and 500-meter south of Prasat Thom. According to historians, the Royal Palace complex likely included wooden structures (now lost), surrounded by moats, walls, and temples. Although there are nothing remains of the actual palace buildings, the site’s layout and associated sanctuaries suggest it was a center of political and spiritual power.

James Bon Thai Professional Tours Guide & InterpreterBak Temple is one of the lesser-known shrines within the ancient ca...
06/12/2025

James Bon Thai
Professional Tours Guide & Interpreter
Bak Temple is one of the lesser-known shrines within the ancient capital of Chok Gargyar or known as Koh Ker complex presently, a significant archaeological site in northern Cambodia (Preah Vihear Province) that briefly served as the capital of the Khmer Empire in the 10th century, during the reign of Jayavarman IV. The dilapidated state of this laterite temple lies some 2.5 kilometers south of the south-west corner of the Rahal (Baray or Artificial Reservoir).
Nestled amid dense forest, this small-sized reflects the distinctive Koh Ker style, known for its bold, linear structures and use of laterite and sandstone. Though modest in size, the temple may have once been an active Hindu shrine, possibly dedicated to Shiva and later Ganesha, consistent with the religious practices of the era.

James Bon ThaiProfessional Tours Guide & InterpreterChrap Temple (ប្រាសាទច្រាប)Ancient Lingapura or Koh Ker, Temple Chra...
05/12/2025

James Bon Thai
Professional Tours Guide & Interpreter
Chrap Temple (ប្រាសាទច្រាប)
Ancient Lingapura or Koh Ker, Temple
Chrap Temple (ប្រាសាទច្រាប) was surrounded by two-story fortifications that were made of lava stone (laterite stone). The first fence or inner ramp is facing west, just like the sandstone door frame. A second or external fence was made of lava stone. It has three towers which were made up of lava stone, but half of the western part is broken. The temple towers were decorated with the false door in the north and south, while the east is built on a single lava stone base with three staircases. It was constructed in the Koh Ker style in the 10th century by the king Jayavarman IV and dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
Located in Koh Ker village, Sraryorng commune of Kulen District, the Koh Ker style temple was built in the 10th century during the reign of King Jayavarman IV, dedicated to Lord Shiva of Hinduism. Today, the temple is located 3 km southeast of Koh Ker village, 400 meters southeast, slightly southeast of Rohal and 400 meters southeast of Prasat Chamreh.

James Bon Thai Professional Tours Guide & InterpreterNeang Khmau Temple (ប្រាសាទនាងខ្មៅ)Ancient Lingapura or Koh Ker, Te...
02/12/2025

James Bon Thai
Professional Tours Guide & Interpreter
Neang Khmau Temple (ប្រាសាទនាងខ្មៅ)
Ancient Lingapura or Koh Ker, Temple
Neang Khmau Temple or Prasat Neang Khmau (ប្រាសាទនាងខ្មៅ) is an attractive temple located about 6 kilometers for the Prasat Thom Complex. The temple was built in the 10th century of the Angkor era by Jayavarman IV in the Koh Ker style. This temple is dedicated to the Hindu goddesses and made of sandstone and laterite. There are beautiful artistic designs that reflect the great civilization during that time.

James Bon Thai,Professional Tours Guide & InterpreterAob Neang Temple or Kraham Temple is one of the lesser-known shrine...
01/12/2025

James Bon Thai,
Professional Tours Guide & Interpreter
Aob Neang Temple or Kraham Temple is one of the lesser-known shrines within the ancient capital of Chok Gargyar or known as Koh Ker complex presently, a significant archaeological site in northern Cambodia (Preah Vihear Province) that briefly served as the capital of the Khmer Empire in the 10th century, during the reign of Jayavarman IV. Lying in Koh Ker’s southern section or located around 400 meter south of the Rahal Baray at Koh Ker, this small temple was made of brick and the main tower is 7 meters high, originally surrounded by a fence. Although, currently the main tower and fence are only partially intact. The brick tower opens to the east with only the single doorway and is framed by sandstone decorative colonettes with unfinished lintel on top.
Located in Koh Ker village, Srayarng commune of Kulen district which about 67 kilometers from downtown Preah Vihear, the temple is stunningly beautiful and visitors can enjoy the beautiful and attractive landscape because this temple is located in the forest. The shade of the forest gives cool air and a nice environment for all visitors.

James Bon ThaiProfessional Tours Guide & InterpreerPalm Tree (Borassus flabellifer): The National Tree of CambodiaNation...
29/11/2025

James Bon Thai
Professional Tours Guide & Interpreer
Palm Tree (Borassus flabellifer): The National Tree of Cambodia
National Symbol
The palm tree is a palm tree, commonly known as Borassus flabellifer in scientific name and in Khmer called “Thnoat”, is native to the Indian subcontinent (South Asia) and Southeast Asia, including Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Lao, Burma, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

James Bon Thai Professional Tours Guide & InterpreterKouprey (Bos Sauveli): The National Mammal of CambodiaNational Symb...
28/11/2025

James Bon Thai
Professional Tours Guide & Interpreter
Kouprey (Bos Sauveli): The National Mammal of Cambodia
National Symbol
The Koupreys “Bos Sauveli” is a little-known, forest-dwelling, wild bovine species from Southeast Asia. Koupreys is a mammal species identified as a symbol for the Cambodian nation and a rare animal in the world.

James Bon Thai Professional Tour Guide & InterpreterRomduol Flower (Mitralla mesnyi): The National Flower of CambodiaNat...
28/11/2025

James Bon Thai
Professional Tour Guide & Interpreter
Romduol Flower (Mitralla mesnyi): The National Flower of Cambodia
National Symbol
Romduol, a small yellowish-white flower, is the national flower of the Kingdom of Cambodia via the proclamation of a royal decree by King Sihamoni of Cambodia in 2005. The Khmer common name is “Romduol” and it has a scientific name “Mitralla mesnyi”.

James Bon Thai Professional Tour Guide & InterpreterRoyal Turtle: The National Reptile of CambodiaNational Symbol Royal ...
27/11/2025

James Bon Thai
Professional Tour Guide & Interpreter
Royal Turtle: The National Reptile of Cambodia
National Symbol
Royal Turtle is reptile that represent of Khmer culture and also known as Andoeurk Sarsai or Andoeurk Loung in Khmer, as well as the English name Royal Turtle and the scientific name Batagur baska.

James Bon ThaiProfessional Tours Guide & InterpreterTror Yorng (Giant Ibis): The National Bird of CambodiaNational Symbo...
26/11/2025

James Bon Thai
Professional Tours Guide & Interpreter
Tror Yorng (Giant Ibis): The National Bird of Cambodia
National Symbol
Giant Ibis (Tror Yorng) is a species of bird that is identified as a symbolic for the Cambodian nation. The Khmer common name is “Tror Yorng or Kangor Yak or Aov Loeuk”. The scientific name is “Pseudibis gigantea” and English common name is “Giant Ibis”.

James Bon Thai Professional Tour Guide & InterpreterGiant Mekong Barb: The National Fish of CambodiaNational Symbol > > ...
25/11/2025

James Bon Thai
Professional Tour Guide & Interpreter
Giant Mekong Barb: The National Fish of Cambodia
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Giant barb or Trei Kol Raing is the largest species of cyprinid in the world. These migratory fish are found only in the Mae Klong, Mekong, and Chao Phraya river basins in Indochina peninsular. It has declined drastically due to habitat loss and overfishing, and it is now considered critically endangered. Giant Barb is defined as the national fish of Cambodia. Giant barb is a freshwater fish. It was called in Khmer Trei Kol Raing or Trei Ka Hourn, or Trei Kbal Larn, and it is called in the scientific name “Catlocarpio Siamensis” and the English name “Giant Barb”.

James Bon ThaiProfessional Tour Guide & InterpreterChek Pong Moin (Musa Aromatic): The National fruit of CambodiaNationa...
25/11/2025

James Bon Thai
Professional Tour Guide & Interpreter
Chek Pong Moin (Musa Aromatic): The National fruit of Cambodia
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The National fruit of Cambodia is the Chicken egg banana. The banana is regarded as the national fruit of Cambodia among the most other valuable plants and provides many benefits to society same as a palm tree and Rumduol flower. The Khmer common name is “Chek Pong Moin”. Its scientific name is “Musa aromatica” and English common name is “Chicken Egg Banana”.

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