She began singing at an early age, and her work embodies key themes in Cambodian culture, such as folk stories, traditional Cambodian dancing, freedom of expression, and democracy in the lyrics of her songs.
In October 2003, Touch Sunnix survived an attempted assassination in which she lost her mother.
She sustained serious injuries and was paralyzed from the neck down as a result of the assault,[2] which remains unsolved.
[3] The Cambodian king, Norodom Sihanouk, expressed his deep sadness over the attack on the singer, who had occasionally entertained his royal guests.
[4] After her attempted assassination, Touch Sunnix requested that her fans pray for her quick recovery.