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Asked: December 27, 2021

Cambodian people celebrate New Year as a joyous time with their families and friends, and New Year resolutions are made to make the next year better. Families gather during New Year in Cambodia The New Year is a time for families to ...Read more

Cambodian people celebrate New Year as a joyous time with their families and friends, and New Year resolutions are made to make the next year better.

Families gather during New Year in Cambodia

The New Year is a time for families to come together. The new year-end also marks the beginning of celebrations for Cambodian people. New Years in Cambodia are spent with family, feasting on various dishes including cucumber salad, sticky rice, and fish. Families will give one another their New Year’s gift early to avoid being seen as greedy. The gift is usually an envelope with money inside to be saved for later. Families will visit somewhere such as Sinoukville, Kep, Koh Kong beach or visiting Angkor Wat, Siem Reap province where millions of both local and international visitors dreams visiting her (Angkor Wat temple). One of the most famous places at night besides Bar & Disco club or KTV in Siem Reap is Pubstreet. What is Pubstreet in Siem Reap famous for? Pubstreet in Siem Reap is a street filled with restaurants, bars, and shops. It’s a family-friendly destination for a night out. There are dozens of eateries to choose from, taking you on an adventure of Cambodian cuisine. Do you need to know where the locals go for cheap drinks, delicious food, and live music? Pubstreet is the place for you. Located in Siem Reap, this hot spot is known for its laid-back atmosphere and mouthwatering menu. With an extensive range of drinks including beer, wine, cocktails, and also some light food options all at affordable prices, Pubstreet is the perfect location to either enjoy a night out with friends or even just grab a quick bite alone.

Friends gather during New Year in Cambodia

Cambodians are known to be welcoming people, who are often seen nearly always smiling. Cambodian culture is very family oriented, with it being common for the whole family to gather together on New Year’s Eve for a big celebration. The food is then shared with friends and loved ones. However, sometime, young people are likely to gather at Cafe shops at the day time and at the night time go together KTV for entertaining. Some of them go for camping in some places such as Mondulkiri, Ratanakiri and Trekking or Kirirom.

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Angkor Times
Angkor TimesExperienced
Asked: December 25, 2021In:

I think that Cambodia could have the potential to become a regional power in the SE region. Firstly, Every existing country in ...Read more

I think that Cambodia could have the potential to become a regional power in the SE region.

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Firstly, Every existing country in Mainland Southeast Asia or Indochina Peninsula has ever been a regional power in the SE for at least, some periods of their history. Only in a few recent hundred years, Vietnam and also Thailand has become the strongest power in Mainland Southeast Asia but looking back further, about recent 1000 years, Cambodia and Myanmar were really true regional powers.

Of course, nothing lasts forever – The rise and fall of each empire in the SE region have their own reason. However, each existing country today have their own period which has/had ever shadowed on the Mainland SE region and No-one make sure that they will never recover back in one way or another way. So, I think that Cambodia is no exception. As I remember that during the peak of the Cambodian Angkor Empire, they had covered up most of Thailand, Laos, and part of Vietnam today. Also, interestingly, they had waged many invasion wars to conquer the Daiviet Kingdom (the predecessor of Vietnam today) many times. Of course, today, Cambodia could not come back to the Angkor period by invading its neighbors but the Cambodians have the great legacy and also the glorious treasures of their history to rebuild their country to become Great Cambodia Again.

As all, you know that Cambodia is 181.000 Km2 in areas which is larger much compared to 100.000 Km2 of South Korea, 20.000 Km2 of Isreal. Most of the Cambodian territory is flat with most of the fertile farming land that could feed larger population and also provide resources for the development of Cambodia.

So, from my view, Cambodia has enough potential to become the regional power in the SE region. One of the possible ways is to form the Union of the ASEAN that is a kind of another the European Union where all of the countries are equal in making decisions and also contributing equally to the peace, stability, and prosperity in the SE region. There will be no need for Cambodia to wage invasion wars against its neighbors or challenge others of the regional powers in the SE to secure its Cambodian role as the regional power.

To do it, Cambodia should not only develop itself but also become a responsible members instead of doing something badly to the unity of the Asean as what happened in 2012.

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SOVANN
SOVANNExperienced
Asked: December 21, 2021

If you are a foreigner in Cambodia and you need medical care, choosing the best hospital for your condition is important. Not only must the hospital be able to provide an excellent level of care, it should also have highly-trained ...Read more

If you are a foreigner in Cambodia and you need medical care, choosing the best hospital for your condition is important. Not only must the hospital be able to provide an excellent level of care, it should also have highly-trained physicians who speak English. The Royal Angkor International Hospital in Siem Reap, Cambodia is one of the best hospitals for foreigners in Siem Reap while Royal Phnom Penh Hospital would be one of the best hospital in Phnom Penh. However, here are a list of popular hospitals for tourists in Cambodia:

1. Public Hospitals in Phnom Penh.

Calmette Hospital is the best public hospital in Cambodia.

Calmette Hospital is the best public hospital in Cambodia.

1.1. Calmette Hospital.

Built in 1950, Calmette Hospital is the best public hospital in Cambodia, which is managed by Ministry of Health and funded by the Cambodian and French governments. It offers free charge of healthcare for locals who are unable to pay. It provides the most comprehensive clinical services and advanced technologies. Foreigners tourists should go there with a local to get medical treatments with reasonable fares.

Address: No.3, Monivong Bvld, Sangkat Sras Chok, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh.
Telephone: +855 23 426 948
Website: https://www.calmette.gov.kh/

 1.2. Khmer Soviet Friendship Hospital.

Known locally as Russian Hospital, this 500 bed hospital was opened with the funding from the former Soviet Union. It’s another public hospital managed by the Ministry of Health.
Address: Yothapol Khemarak Phomin (St. 271), Phnom Penh.
Telephone: +855 23 217 524; +855 23 217 764

2. Best Private Hospitals.

2.1. Royal Phnom Penh Hospital.

Royal Phnom Penh Hospital

Royal Phnom Penh Hospital is managed and operated by Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Co.,Ltd (BDMS).

Being considered as one of the top hospitals in Cambodia, Royal Phnom Penh Hospital is managed and operated by Bangkok Dusit Medical Services Public Co.,Ltd (BDMS). Its team has both local and foreign medical experts from Thailand, Cambodia, the United States and France. With convenient location, innovative technology, international standards, it’s no doubt that the service rates in this hotel are fairly pricey.

Address: No. 888, Russian Confederation Blvd. Sangkat Toeuk Thla, Khan Sen Sok, Phnom Penh.
Telephone: +855 23 991 000;  +855 12 991 000
Website: https://royalphnompenhhospital.com/

2.2. Sen Sok International University Hospital.

A less expensive option than Royal Phnom Penh Hospital that expats also trust is Sen Sok University Hospital. It describes itself as up to international standards and is run by the highly skilled and well-experienced physicians and surgeons. It should be noted that expats and foreigners are charged double than Cambodians in this hospital.

Address: Building 91-96, Street 1986, Sangkat Phnom Penh Thmei, Khan Sen Sok, Phnom Penh.
Telephone: +855 70 888 251; +855 23 883 712/13
Website: http://www.sensokiuh.com/

2.3. Raffles Medical Phnom Penh.

This Singaporean hospital was opened in 1992 and is the trustworthy address for many up class Cambodians with comprehensive international standards of medical services. The staff consists of well qualified doctors and nurses from the Netherlands, Japan as well as Cambodian medical staffs who have trained overseas. The hospital personnel can speak fluent English, Japanese and Chinese. It also provides house and hotel visit for expats, residents and tourists in the event of a medical emergency.

Address: #161, Street 51 (Pasteur), Sangkat Boeung Raing, Khan Daun Penh 12211, Phnom Penh.
Telephone: +855 23 216 911
Website: https://rafflesmedical.com.kh/  

2.4. Sunrise Japan Hospital Phnom Penh.

Sunrise Japan Hospital was established in 2016 under the collaboration of three Japanese companies. It is operated by a team of Japanese doctors, nurses, and medical professionals. Besides offering proper medical treatments for locals, expats and tourists in Phnom Penh; this Japanese-run organization provides hands-on training courses for Cambodian medical students and free health check-ups for financially vulnerable Cambodians in remote villages.

Address: #177E, Kola Loum Street (the Bay Road), Group 2, Phum 2, Sangkat Chroy Changvar, Phnom Penh.
Telephone: +855 23 260 152; +855 78 260 152
Website: http://www.sunrise-hs.com/

2.5. Central Hospital.

Open in late 2011, Central Hospital is proud to be the first modern private hospital owned by local Cambodian. It is equipped with the modern intensive care facilities and has the most highly competitive medical personnel in the country. With 80 beds, 2 operation theaters, this hospital offers a broad spectrum of clinical services ranging from internal medicine and medical imagery to surgery, OBGYN and paediatrics. Its main clients are from international NGOs.

Address: No. 82A. Street 154, Phnom Penh.
Telephone: +855 23 214955; +855 23 214966
Website: http://www.central-hospital.com/

3. Medical Centers and Clinics

Naga Clinic was established by a French doctor and has more moderate prices than in private hospitals.

Naga Clinic was established by a French doctor and has more moderate prices than in private hospitals.

3.1. Naga Clinic.

This polyclinic was established in 1998 by a Frenh doctor – Jean-Claude Garen. Dr. Garen is also the official doctor of French Embassy in Cambodia. He has built a strong team of highly skilled doctors with reliable health care in the region. The prices at Naga Clinic are more moderate than in hospitals although there is price difference between locals and expats. 

Address: No. 11 Street 254 PO Box 1155, Phnom Penh.
Telephone: +855 23 211 300; +855 11811 175
Website: http://www.nagaclinic.com/

3.2. Embassy Medical Center.

Embassy Medical Center is part of the Sihanouk Hospital Center of HOPE, which is working to rebuild Cambodia’s infrastructure after the Khmer Rouge and offer affordable care to Cambodia’s middle class families seeking medical assistance. The center has doctors training in family medicine, women’s health, ENT (ear, nose and throat), and pediatrics. Care here is mainly provided by senior Khmer doctors, but there’s usually one or two American doctors on duty. Therefore, expats and foreigners also come there to receive medical treatments with reasonable rates.

Address: No. 18, Street 228, Sangkat Chak Tomouk, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh.
Telephone: +855 23 426 091; +855 23 637 3991; +855 23 637 3992
Website: http://www.sihosp.org/

3.3. Procare Medical Center.

Procare Medical Center provides French-quality healthcare services for babies, children and adults at affordable prices. Being leaded by Dr. Julie Thongsavane – the official referring doctor of the French Embassy in Cambodia, Procare is recommended by other embassies like USA, Australia, UK, Germany, India, Malaysia, Indonesia.

Address: Aura Condominium, 2nd floor, #87 street 63 (corner street 172), Phnom Penh.
Telephone: +855 61 828 410 (English and Khmer); +855 61 828 411 (English)
Website: https://procare-medical-center-french-doctors.business.site/

3.4. Tropical and Travellers Medical Clinic.

Tropical and Travellers Medical Clinic was established in 1997 and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses and diseases that tourists are prone to encounter in a tropical country like Cambodia. The founder is a British doctor – Mr. Gavin Scott, who following the philosophy of the UK National Health Service and has been in Cambodia for more than 20 years.  Focusing on illness consultations, this clinic doesn’t offer 24-hour emergency services. However, patients can request a hotel visit during clinic hours.

Address: No. 88, St. 108 (Wat Phnom Quarter), Phnom Penh.
Telephone: +855 23 306 802
Website: https://travellersmedicalclinic.com/

3.5. Khema Clinic and Maternity.

Khema Clinic and Maternity is an outstanding private medical facility among expats for prenatal care and, for those looking to have baby in Cambodia. The clinic has experienced expatriate general practitioners (GPs) and specialists who have been trained and have practiced abroad, such as: United States, United Kingdom, France, Belgium, and Thailand. It offers a full range of medical services, including vaccinations and emergency care, as well as available home nursing. Expats choose this center due to its good service quality and reasonable prices.

Address: # 18, Street 528, Toul Kork, Phnom Penh.
Telephone: +855 23 880 949
Website: http://www.khemaclinic.com

It can’t be denied that the standard of medical treatments in Cambodia is still limited and only available in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. However, Cambodian healthcare system has undergone a long way and is continuously improving with the help of foreign medical experts and governmental organizations. Hope that above list of hospitals and medical centers in Phnom Penh can help expats and tourists to well informed in advance and not fear getting sick in Cambodia anymore. Depending on your own budgets, there are several public and private hospitals and clinics in Phnom Penh striving to be the best they can be.

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Ellie Cousins
Ellie CousinsExperienced
Asked: December 21, 2021In:

BY ELLIE COUSINS As the streets of Siem Reap, empty and quiet since early 2020, begin to reawaken, the same question sits on the minds of every expat and local living in the tourist capital of Cambodia; will the ...Read more

BY ELLIE COUSINS

As the streets of Siem Reap, empty and quiet since early 2020, begin to reawaken, the same question sits on the minds of every expat and local living in the tourist capital of Cambodia; will the nightlife in Siem Reap ever revert back to what it once was?

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Pub Street, once the very heart and soul of Siem Reap, has sat in darkness since the beginning of the global COVID-19 pandemic that swept across the globe. Club dancefloors that once held hundreds of tourists, expats, and locals alike, now hold only the memory of a good time, lights plunged into darkness, DJ booths sitting in silence.

It is during this time, when larger and more popular ‘backpacker’ and ‘local’ clubs such as Angkor What? Bar and Cheers Bar have temporarily closed their doors, that smaller bars and businesses have not only been able to survive, but have been thriving. Sok San Road, in recent years, has established its place in Siem Reap as being the go-to spot for a night out, with expats and locals migrating to the smaller bars that have made home there. Bars such as Peace & Love and Drynk Bar draw in customers from all walks of life, quickly turning Sok San Road from an end-of-the-night destination to a nightlife hotspot.

Laughing Hyena, which first opened its doors on Funky Lane in 2019 under the name Marley’s Bar, moved to their new location on Sok San Road mid-pandemic. It is now packed to the brim with loyal customers from dusk until dawn each time their doors open on a Friday and Saturday night. With live music and DJ events taking place almost every week, and a whole host of deals and happy hours, as well as friendly staff that welcome customers with open arms, it’s not hard to see how this expat owned bar was able to survive when so many other places were forced into closure.

A fire show at Laughing Hyena, Sok San Road. Credit: Laughing Hyena, Facebook

Situated in a prime location, surrounded by locally owned shops, only a few doors down from fellow popular small bar Rock Around the Clock, and a short tuk-tuk drive from the city center, Laughing Hyena is paving the way for other small businesses and bars in their take-over of Siem Reap.

Of course, it’s not only Sok San Road that has prospered since the pandemic. With the future of Pub Street in question, space has been made for hotel and hostel bars such as The Funky Village and Villa Manda, and hidden gems like Silk Garden and Long’s Bar to find their groove. More chilled and relaxed bars such as these, with a more easygoing and carefree vibe, have found a loyal fan base, and events such as Christmas movie marathons, live music from popular acts such as Alli G and Kone Khmer, and fire show events have continuously drawn in new customers. With little else to do in Siem Reap post pandemic, it is these events that keep people coming back time and time again.

It could be argued, however, that the very reason for such an increase in popularity amongst these smaller bars is due to a lack of anywhere else to go, with lively clubs now few and far between. In a city where the nightlife really is at the epicenter of such a vivid community, it is certainly possible that this is the sole reason for such modest and cozy locations to have made a name for themselves in such a short space of time. With an affinity for small bars, Siem Reap has really found its home in the chilled and relaxed atmosphere that has come with a decrease in tourists and the closure of larger clubs.

Dinesh Raj, a familiar face in bars in Siem Reap, thinks that the reasoning for this is because simply because of the lack of tourists. “In my opinion, the smaller bars have done better than the bigger ones because they were not so dependent on the large number of tourists,” he answered when asked why he thought smaller bars had thrived so much since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. “The small bars had more expat or local regulars that continued to support them through COVID.”

However, with Temple Club recently reopening for double vaccinated customers, renovations currently taking place at Cheers Bar and whispered promises of a resurgence of tourist favorites X-Bar and Angkor What? Bar, all situated on the infamous Pub Street, one question remains. Will the revival of Siem Reap’s club scene spark the downfall of Sok San Road’s monopoly on Siem Reap’s nightlife? Or will it simply boost the love and loyalty that this community has discovered for smaller and more intimate bars? Only time will tell.

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Micaela Love
Micaela LoveExperienced
Asked: December 18, 2021In:

Cambodia, may be known for Angkor Wat, but it also has so many affordable, enjoyable activities to offer families with small children. 1. Dinosaurs Alive in Phnom Penh Dinosaurs Alive in Phnom Penh has an interactive trail with lifesize dinosaurs. As one ...Read more

Cambodia, may be known for Angkor Wat, but it also has so many affordable, enjoyable activities to offer families with small children.

1. Dinosaurs Alive in Phnom Penh

Dinosaurs Alive in Phnom Penh has an interactive trail with lifesize dinosaurs. As one of the biggest dinosaur gardens, this theme park has gotten great rating and is open long hours, every day.

2. Butterfly Paradise in Siem Reap

Butterfly Paradise in Siem Reap has waterfalls, koi fish ponds, tropical gardens, and has a giant sized caterpillar for anyone to enjoy. This peaceful nature preserve is located just a few minutes drive away from Pub Street. With tortoises, snakes, and other insects, this park will entertain your whole family.

3. Fly Phnom Penh

Fly Phnom Penh is an affordable, indoor trampoline park in the Factory area. With basketball, dodgeball, an arena area, and airbags, the staff is committed to keeping things sanitized and providing safety procedures to keep everyone safe. Currently, they only accept 10 jumpers each session so it is highly suggested you call or plan ahead if going with a large group.

4. Garden City Water Park

Garden City Water Park is perfect for all ages. This $44 million dollar attraction has a children’s playground, a waterfall, a sauna and steam facility, water slides, and a lagoon with waves. On 8.6 hectares of land, this waterpark has the capacity to allow 7,000 visitors a day but being COVID-cautious, only 3,500 people are allowed in, currently.

5. Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center

Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center is a protected regenerated forest that has 1,200 rescued animals from 102 species. This zoo is ran by the Cambodian Forestry Administration, in partnership with the nonprofit, Wildlife Alliance, so you can bet these animals are being treated with care and respect. You will see gibbons, sun bears, tigers, alligators, elephants, and more.

6. Happy Ranch Horse Farm in Siem Reap

Happy Ranch Horse Farm in Siem Reap is a great way to get a tour of the countryside, rice fields, Buddhist temples, and much more. Tours usually last 1-3 hours and the Cambodian horses and ponies are well taken care of. They also have the option of riding at sunrise or sunset, if planned correctly.

7. Phnom Climb is Cambodia

Phnom Climb is Cambodia’s first indoor rock climbing experience, but be sure to call and reserve your place. Although Phnom Climb was closed for 8 months due to COVID, they are back open with set climb times. They also check temperatures and check vaccination cards for anyone over 18 to keep the facility safe and sanitized.

8. The Apopo Visitor Center

The Apopo Visitor Center will give your family a new perspective on rats. This center explains how these Cambodian rats, that sometimes weight up to 1.3 kg, can not only detect bombs up to one meter below ground, as well as detecting tuberculosis.

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Unique Family Experiences in Cambodia

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