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
By 3 Comments
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
By 4 Comments
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...]
2012 Watchlist of Foreign Films made in Cambodia
By 2 Comments
It's a pleasure to me to see Cambodia in the film, any kind of film. Because it is rare to see a movie from Cambodia. I still got hope. I hope in very near future, we would find more films from Cambodia. I have collect some interesting videos and films made in Cambodia in this post: 14 VIDEOS MADE IN CAMBODIA YOU PROBABLY HAVEN’T SEEN YET You can find also a collection from Peter Hogan via his Pinterest board Cambodian Films I found … [Read more...]
Should I buy a smart phone for my girlfriend?
By 1 Comment
For a couple, showing each other love is very important and can be done in many different ways. When it comes to 21st century, the century of materialism, people tend to express their care and love by giving their loved one a gift on a special day especially modern expensive gadgets. What kind of gadget should you buy for her? Yeah! Most people and maybe including you would have smartphone in mind. What is special about smartphone? … [Read more...]
Do you want to hide your secret?
By 2 Comments
Most of the people want to visit Angkor Wat because they want to see temples. Today you will learn another good thing that Angkor Wat is also a good place to hide your secret - forever! I went to see "In the mood for love", a film of Wong Kar-wai so many time. I think I will watch it again some day. It’s a beautiful film that you will never forget and each time when you watch it, you will discover something different. It makes a reflection to your … [Read more...]
Cambodia Headlines 14 February 2012
Today headlines have an interesting thing to say. I am happy for him after all. Bou Meng, a victim of S-21 just invited about 200 people to warming party of his new house that cost around US$30,000. That's what he earned from selling his biography book at Toul Sleng. A big congratulation to him! Here are the headlines today: S-21 survivor plays host Tuol Sleng survivor Bou Meng certainly has something to smile about – more than 200 … [Read more...]
Cambodia Headlines 13 February 2012
By 2 Comments
Cambodian garment workers still having a massing fainting, H&M; was questioned about this. US still wants to push case 003, 004, Cambodian government wants to stop at case 002 and personally I also wanted it to stop. I also attach the article I wrote for KhmerBird. http://storify.com/khmerbird/cambodia-headline-13-february-2012 … [Read more...]
Outlook of construction sector in 2012
Back in 2007 and 2008, in the capital city of Cambodia, we could see that constructions of buildings, skyscrapers and city developments are very active. The advertisements of the skyscraper and city development projects were seen every day on local magazines, newspapers and televisions. National, International experts inside the industry called this moment as the time of Cambodia’s construction boom. Unfortunately, the construction boom was unable … [Read more...]
Recent Comments