2012 May | Inside Cambodia

APAD 306: S-A-L-E!!!

Posted by The Insider on May 24, 2012 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, sights, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 4 comments

Shirts cheaper than burgers. Bargain?

There are a lot of bargain sales around Phnom Penh lately. There are hundreds of shops, if not more, selling clothes for men, women, and children all over Phnom Penh. Most are factory overruns and the rest come from Thailand, HK, and even China.

The above men’s shirts cost cost less than a fastfood budget meal. But out of these great number of shirts available, my main concern is not the price itself but getting the best quality out of these selections. If needs a good eye to spot the better ones and lots and lots of patience to go through the lot under the baking sun.

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APAD 305: Lunch

Posted by The Insider on May 23, 2012 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, food, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 3 comments

FISH be with you. Deep-fried fish with garlic.

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APAD 304: Election campaign

Posted by The Insider on May 22, 2012 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia, Cambodia life, sights, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 0 comments

The campaign fever is on!

The national election will be held next month. Since last week, supporters of the different political parties in Cambodia have staged campaign activities all over the country.

Last Friday, these campaigners caused a huge traffic jam along the capital’s major thoroughfares. Hundreds (if not thousands) of commuters where stranded as convoys of rented trucks, Land Cruisers, and other vehicles rolled around the city with loud speakers blasting party jingles. I was among those unfortunate people who got stuck in traffic for more than an hour.

APAD 303: Not your usual morning jam

Posted by The Insider on May 21, 2012 in A Photo a Day, Addicted to Meme, All things Khmer, Cambodia life, Expat Life, sights, That's My World, What's On in Cambodia | 5 comments

A queue of vehicles and irritated commuters formed in front of the French Embassy along Monivong Boulevard, affecting the traffic along Street 273, the Japanese bridge, and France Street.

A campaigning convoy caused the traffic jam last Friday morning. Dozens of rented trucks, cars and vehicles waving party banners and blasting loud campaign music rolled over the capital’s main thoroughfares stranding thousands of commuters as campaign activities kick off all over the country. This year’s election is slated on the 3rd of June.

And this is why I was late for a very important date!