User:Sophontevy

Welcome! My name is Srei Sophontevy. I was born in Cambodia in 1969 but due to events in my life I grew up in English speaking countries. That said I am Khmer in my heart. I work and pray for my birth country every day. My family name is Srei. We put our family name first in Cambodia. Here is my name in the Khmer language: I study Southeast Asian history, focusing primarily on Cambodia, Laos and Thailand (extending into Myanmar and Vietnam on occasion).

Ancient History
The Khmer Period 800-1,200AD

Architecture, art, performing arts (dance), women's studies, religious issues and Indic influences.

Modern History
Cambodian French Colonial Era 1863-1953 Dance, performing arts and cultural studies.

Southeast Asian Conflicts - 1950-1980 Warfare in Laos, Thailand, Cambodian and Vietnam

Covert US-Soviet-Chinese operations in Southeast Asia

Khmer Rouge

Cambodian refugee history (Thailand and US)

Hmong refugee history (Thailand and US)