In Cambodia, Vietnamese immigrants face many challenges, such as policy changes, depleted fish resources, and mistreatment by authorities. A Vietnamese Cambodian couple, Hen and Tham, were forced to abandon their home on Tonle Sap Lake and move to Vietnam, rendering them stateless. With nearly 8,000 Vietnamese households residing in the region, Hen and Tham’s experience reflects the plight of many Vietnamese immigrants in Cambodia.

Author Archives: Nguyen Thi Thanh Mai
Born in Hà Nội, Thanh Mai works with a variety of media, including photography and video. Her practice is focused on questions of identity, both personal and collective, including issues of migrants’ experiences and rights.