500,000 drug addicts in Cambodia, is it true?

by Hanuman on March 5, 2010

I believe there are some addicts in Cambodia in the past, but now this record is seem a lot to me. I watched the video, if it’s true, the government should make action to better treat those young drug addicts. All the best wish to them.

A report by Human Rights Watch denounces the harsh methods used by Cambodian authorities against young drug addicts in rehabilitation centres which resemble prisons.

FRANCE 24 correspondent Cyril Payen went to investigate and sent us this exclusive report.

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Cambodia will test Russian-made BM21 rockets

by Hanuman on March 3, 2010

radioaustralia.net.au – Cambodia is set to conduct a multiple missile test on March 4.

The move has raised a number of eyebrows, coming at a time when tensions with neighbouring Thailand are still hot, and Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen has toured military units on the shared border. But Hun Sen, his defence spokesman and analysts have played down the rocket launch, saying it’s not intended as a show of force.

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via Cambodia: Details are Sketchy

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How many Beer Garden in Phnom Penh

by Hanuman on March 2, 2010

The Mirror – Vol. 14, No. 654

“Phnom Penh: At present, there are nearly 500 entertainment places in Phnom Penh, such as beer gardens, karaoke parlors, night clubs, discotheques, restaurants or other places where alcohol and some meals are served, accompanied with music, and female beer seller [often called "Beer Girls"].

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Treasures in Cambodia

by Hanuman on March 2, 2010

monstersandcritics.com – Phnom Penh – Road workers uncovered a treasure trove of ancient artefacts 10 years ago at Phum Snay in western Cambodia. Among the finds were jewellery, ceramic pottery and even human bones.

But shortly after news of the find got out, looters moved in. Within a year, Phum Snay had been stripped bare and its archaeological worth destroyed.

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Cambodian March Wallpaper

by khmerbird on March 2, 2010

Maybe you enjoyed the wallpaper that I post last month: Beautiful Photo of Angkor Wat

This could be the wallpaper for March, from the same talent khmer4life for sharing

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Hab Touch appointed to save Cambodian Culture

by Hanuman on March 1, 2010

www.devata.org – After serving as Director and Deputy Director of the National Museum of Cambodia (NMC) since 1996, Mr. Hab Touch has now been appointed to a new position in the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts.

Mr. Hab will now serve as Director-General in charge of the Department General of Cultural Affairs. This department is responsible for cultivating creativity in Cambodian within a broad range of arts disciplines …

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Some Initial Plans for Khmerbird

by khmerbird on February 28, 2010

I just finished the header dynamic image. It contains now 10 photos of high resolution image about Cambodia. If you have high beautiful image about Cambodia and you want to feature your images here, you are always welcome.

I have been working hard to bring Khmerbird along the way. It seem like having a heavy bag on my back. But I am happy with the today’s result. Khmerbird is still and always an important place for Cambodian’s sources.

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Angkor Wat Images Gallery by John Lander

by khmerbird on February 25, 2010

Khmerbird is happy to present you another beautiful slide show about Angkor Wat from the same photographer John Lander.

More photos will coming soon, staytune with khmerbird!


Angkor Wat Images – Images by John Lander

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16 Amazing Cambodia Wallpapers

by khmerbird on February 23, 2010

Thes photos was taken by Artie Ng. Find hereafter the most beautiful photos from Cambodia you haven’t seen. It might take sometime for photo loading and I guess this is the longer post ever made on khmerbird.

I am very appreciate the work of Artie Ng. I think now he is very busy with his work and life. Thank a lot to him for these beautiful photos of Cambodia.

You can also download the zip file to get all these photos in high format of 1024×840 px. Follow the link at the bottom of the post.

1. The Royal Palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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voanews.com – In Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia conservationists estimate hunting and poaching have reduced tiger numbers to fewer than 30 in each country.

In eastern Cambodia’s Mondulkiri Protected Forest, conservationists have brought in unique specialists to track down the few remaining tigers.

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