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Expat’s fundraising saves Phnom Penh cinema
A Dutch expat’s innovative fundraising techniques have allowed him to buy the only cinema catering for Western expatriates in Phnom Penh. From the UK Daily Telegraph Ramon Stoppelenburg, 34, took over ”The Flicks” cinema in the Cambodian capital on April…
Sihanoukville Bars Update
This week, our forum members went fishing at the seaside and took a trawl through the Sihanoukville bar scene. Here’s what they came up with. Independence Beach: The best beach bars were razed last year as a sacrifice to the…
Cambodia Predictions for 2007
We’re now approaching the half point of the year and way back in January, Fopro made a few predictions on the 440 forum. How is he doing? I predict that motorcycle rental will be banned in Sihanoukville again. I predict…
Pre Khmer Rouge Phnom Penh on You Tube
For a walk down memory lane, it’s worth checking this evocative portrait of a long gone Phnom Penh circa 1965. Phnom Penh was a truly beautiful city – no laundry hanging from balconies (it was illegal) – no cars parked…
Security Concerns in Phnom Penh
Although Phnom Penh is generally a safe place, there have recently been a number of assaults and robberies on foreigners which have generally happened late at night. One of our readers has supplied some valuable security advice. If you believe…
Violence in Cambodia: 0-60 in 5 seconds
The Details are Sketchy blog carried an article a couple of days ago commentating on the murder, at his home, of British bar owner David Mitchell. Mitchell’s girlfriend, Jane Nye, who nearly died herself in the attack, has expressed uncertainty…
Ta Mok: Khmer Rouge “butcher” dies at 80
From the BBC’s website “Ta Mok, one of the main leaders of Cambodia”s brutal Khmer Rouge regime, has died in the capital Phnom Penh. Nicknamed “The Butcher”, he was the regime”s military commander and linked to many atrocities of the…
Animated Time Map of the Khmer Empire
This very impressive picture is part of an animated time map showing the extent of the Khmer Empire between 100 CE – 1550 CE. At its maximum extension at the end of the European 12th Century – according to the…
Safety Tips for Cambodian Travel
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Like any other city, Phnom Penh has its fair share of undesirables. Hoods, vagabonds, ne’er-do- wells, street punks and other anti social elements can be found here just the same as any other place. Visitors rarely encounter serious problems, but…