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Siem Reap’s ‘East Bank’ evolution
Business owners and residents of Siem Reap’s rapidly evolving ‘East Bank’ are calling for better urban planning amid anxiety about the future of their beloved, laidback, leafy neighbourhood
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Siem Reap warned Chinese tourists pose challenge and opportunity
Sat, 13 Jun 2015 | 08:44With more visitors to Siem Reap coming from within the region, the industry must adapt or risk losing out
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Photography competition focuses on the gender gap
Sat, 13 Jun 2015 | 08:33Ecole du Bayon, an NGO-operated school near Bayon temple in Angkor Archaeological Park, has launched a photography competition on the subject of ‘Girls and Women in Cambodia’ to highlight the plight of women and the disparity betwee
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Khmer class is now in session
Sat, 13 Jun 2015 | 08:30SayKhmer, a small, informal group of young Cambodian student teachers, has launched a new program of Khmer language lessons at Cour de Maison cafe, along with fun, off-the-beaten-track tours around Siem Reap.
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Community homestays finally bear fruit at Banteay Chhmar
Sat, 6 Jun 2015 | 08:36In the past two years, overnight visitors to remote Banteay Chhmar have doubled, and income for villagers has almost tripled, thanks to the Banteay Chhmar Community-Based Tourism project.
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Bringing tourists the toothsome taste of Cambodia’s sweet treats
Sat, 6 Jun 2015 | 08:34A new Khmer dessert tasting menu at Kaya Cafe in Siem Reap aims to enhance the culinary experience of foodie tourists to Temple Town
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Expats dig deep after the storm
Sat, 30 May 2015 | 12:00Fundraisers for decimated commune bring in big bucks for reconstruction effort
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Bistro brings kitschy flavour to Sok San Road
Sat, 30 May 2015 | 12:00K is for “kitsch” at the Kuriosity Kafe, the latest and largest restaurant established in Siem Reap’s rapidly developing Sok San Road.
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Animal welfare activists want power to intervene on 'merit birds'
Sat, 9 May 2015 | 12:00While the tradition of ‘merit releasing’ birds is rooted in Buddhist principles of compassion, the worldly effects are devastating for the Kingdom’s wildlife
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Former senior Wat Damnak monk eyes future in politics
Sat, 2 May 2015 | 12:00After retiring from the monkhood, Somnieng Hoeurn wants to do good as a secular man – even though that means making mistakes
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Circus festival brings acts from all over the world
Sat, 2 May 2015 | 12:00More than 50 jugglers, acrobats, magicians, dancers and stunt artists from Asia and Europe are set to join Cambodia’s circus performers for a tour around the Kingdom starting this week.