Two Siem Reap Teachers Called In for Guidance After Posting Dance Outfits Online
Two primary school teachers in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, were summoned and advised by the local Varine district administration after posting photos of themselves in dance attire on social media. The act drew public criticism and was deemed to have damaged the reputation of teachers.
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