Tuesday, 29 September 2026

CATS OF PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA


Not real! Just back packs
for children at the Old Market


The Kingdom of Cambodia is a Buddhist nation, which like neighbouring Thailand, has a high compassion quotient for animals. This explains why during our short trip from 24-28 September, we were able to meet a few friendly felines. They were mostly found in temples, market-places, restaurants and one unusual location where they appeared to be looked after despite their somewhat impoverished appearance. Here are the photos. 

Ginger cat at a provision shop
on Preah Ang Non Street (St. No.102)
Apparently, the child of Ginger.
Resident mouser of the Sosoro Museum,
Srey Icarvarman Museum of Money & Economics 
Kittens of Sosoro Museum.
Calico kitten at Preah Ang Eng Street
(St.No.13), near Kandal Market
Young cat at Wat Ounnalom
All the cats at Wat Ounnalom are friendly.
Friendly ginger cat at Wat Ounnalom
seeks human companionship.
Curious feline near Night Market.

Mascot of Nesat Seafood Restaurant.
Wasn't it Gandhi who said that
the greatness of a nation is measured 
by how it treats its cats?
Gandhi sculpture on Norodom Boulevard
in Spean Neak Park.

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