The gambling industry in Asian provinces is growing, and growing fast. Macau and Singapore have both emerged with huge numbers as casinos grow more and more numerous throughout the popular gambling destinations. Cambodia is also one of the fastest growing casino tourism industries. In Phnom Penh, NagaCorp is the only company that holds the license to operate casino. There are also many casinos built at the borders: Bavet (Cambodia-Vietnam) and Poipet … [Read more...]
Cambodian Slave Trade – True Story
This is a guest post by Myles Hallin. When Vannak Prum dreams of the sea, he awakes drenched in sweat. He sees himself swimming alone in the middle of the ocean, with no prospect of rescue. The former slave finds his rest only when he rediscovers his wife Srey Khem breathing next to him. He spent almost four years locked away, unable to make contact with her, or anyone else. Since then he hesitates to leave his wife’s sight and spends his days … [Read more...]
Everything Has Been Figured Out, Except How To Live
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I don't have much time to write. So when I does, I want to write something good. Sitting in a chair yesterday to wait for my turn at my long time favorite hair cut shop "MAO", I read few interesting stories. It is all about Cambodian stars and celebrities but my thinking didn't stop at their stories. It could be similar to everybody's life in this city. I read their broke up stories with their long time partner, husband or wife. They try to be … [Read more...]
Sovanna KEM: Shooting makes me feel great
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I hope everyone knows about their passion. That's the main core of everybody's life. That's the reason makes you wake up every morning. That's what you live your life for. It is very important to find your passion. If you not yet know your passion, don't worry because you are not alone. I would recommend a good post from Leo Babauta: The Short but Powerful Guide to Finding Your Passion It would give you an idea how to find your passion. … [Read more...]
Cambodia first Matchmaker service
I think everybody has Facebook profile. It gives people the new opportunity to connect with each other and would help eventually create relationship. I don't know how many people know each other on Facebook and make progress in their relationship to get close and become a solid one. I think it might happen naturally. We heard also Facebook breaks many hearts, like in a song of Khemarak Sereymon. Let's us know your own experience in the comment box … [Read more...]
What can you buy in Cambodia?
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Cambodia? What is the most interesting thing to shop in the country? Where the tourist can find those things? As I have known, most foreigners come to visit Cambodia, they have never forgotten to go to the Russian Market or Toul Tom Pong Market which is the special place for go shopping. What can the tourist buy? Russian Market is the popular place that contains many Khmer things for sell such as Khmer Silk, scarf, Kroma, furniture made by … [Read more...]
Angkor Wat Replica in India?
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Today, the news about Angkor Wat replica in India spread over internet and it becomes a very hot topic among Cambodian internet users. According to BBC news website, a Hindu trust in eastern state of Bihar in India has already started building a bigger and taller replica of Cambodia’s Angkor Wat temple. The project costs about USD 20 million and will cover on the land of 16 hectare (40 acre). It will spend up to 10 years to finish the whole Angkor … [Read more...]
Let’s build a city
Forced evictions still generate a big issue in Cambodian society. I totally agree that the city needs to develop. We can't avoid displacing some people. But I won't agree when we move people to a new place where there's no clean water, electricity and education system. We are not moving them. We are completely abandoning them. ANDONG village is one of many places in Cambodia where people were moved from the development sites. I will let the … [Read more...]
THEAM Lim: I affirm that we can make a living out of our passion
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Note: Recently KhmerBird has worked out with LePetitJournal Cambodge, to exchange good contents for our visitors. One of our article have been published recently on LePetitJournal. And I am very happy to bring a good interview with Cambodian artist THEAM Lim who affirm to young artists that we can make a living out of our passion. I hope the interview would inspire you in someway. Good luck for your journey of life, art and … [Read more...]
Mondulkiri: Unexplored Paradise
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Photo: Runway incursion, Mondulkiri Source Are you a person who likes to travel and take adventures? If you have not decided yet where to go on your next vocation, Mondulkiri is probably the best destination I would recommend you to take a visit. I have been there once, and I have found many interesting things to see and enjoy. I think the province is very unique for its geography, weather, culture, and people. Mondulkiri is located in the … [Read more...]
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