Papa knows best: Cambodia. (Prince Norodom Sihanouk) From: The Economist (US) | Date: June 12, 1993 | COPYRIGHT 1993 Economist Newspaper Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Prince Sihanouk has taken to his sick bed since his son Prince Ranariddh, an opposition party leader, refuses to join in a coalition government. Although Sihanouk lost UN-sponsored elections, many feel he has the support of most parties, even the Khmer Rouge, if he is willing to compromise.

PERHAPS it is the memory of his early life as a demi-god that makes Prince Sihanouk of Cambodia so often weary of haggling over politics with mere mortals. But whatever the reason for the prince'...

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