After the exodus, suffering in the village
In the small village of Moung Thbon, which sits at the intersection of western Siem Reap and Banteay Meanchey provinces, 100 kilometres from the Thai border, Ruon is now responsible for taking care of her mother, running the small family business, tending their rice fields and looking after their pigs. She’s also caring for her sister’s two young sons – like her husband, Ruon’s sister is in Thailand.
Ruon is not alone. According to local estimates, almost all the women left in Moung Thbon are currently looking after someone else’s children.
