A former miss Cambodia-American, 35, was found dead in her apartment in Los Angeles, California. According to The Cambodia Daily, the beauty queen Tho Vantha received her crown in the beauty pageant that began in Long Beach in 1987.
Born in a refugee camp on the Thai border in 1981, Tho Vantha moved to the U.S. with her parents when she was 3 months old.
The Los Angeles Times reported that “Vantha Tho, a 35-year-old Asian female, died Thursday, July 28, after being shot in Hermosa Beach, according to Los Angeles County coroner’s records.”
In the Daily Breeze, reporter Kelcie Pegher wrote that
“A day after Vantha Tho, 35, was killed in her rented room, apparently by a former boyfriend who then took his own life, Tho’s sister and brother tried to make sense of it and the pain that has affected their lives. In 2003, their 21-year-old brother — an aspiring musician —died in a shooting in Long Beach.
“It broke my heart having to think about telling everyone that Vantha is gone,” Tho’s sister, Gloria, said Friday. “Having to reach out to all the corners of the world, I hate it. I do.”
Tho Vantha, left, with Cambodian actor Tep Rindaro
LOVE by Vouthy Tho feat. Vantha Tho
In loving memory of Vantha Tho, Tiffany Q. Nguyen wrote: “Vantha impacted so many lives with her beautiful heart. She was loved by many. She left this earth today to be beside her brother Vouthy in heaven.”
More about Tho Vantha:
A hairstylist at Evolution Salon in Hermosa Beach, Vantha was the oldest of four siblings in a family of Cambodian refugees who fled the Khmer Rouge regime, which killed 1.7 million people in the 1970s. Vantha was born in a refugee camp in Thailand. The children and their parents eventually made their way to Long Beach and the South Bay.
Vantha, who attended Long Beach schools, had aspirations to become an actress and model, and was named Miss Cambodia America in 1998. She chose not to continue with a beauty pageant career and followed in her mother’s footsteps to become a hairdresser.
When:
6 August – 7 August
6 August at 9:00 to 7 August at 17:00
Where: Sa Sa Art Projects
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
This workshop invites participants to share some new and old stories related to movements within, through and beyond Cambodia prompted by a series of case studies. Movement is conceived as a concept in which people, objects or ideas move through, and often change in form, from place to place. In an open forum of mutual unknowing, the facilitators invite participants to experiment and explore responses to these stories through a process of sharing and making.
Participants will be guided in terms of thinking through various artists’ practices and artifacts starting from five departure stories: the strange love affair trip of surrealist artist Max Ernst that brought him to Angkor in 1924, Malaysian artist Shooshie Sulaiman’s search for a tour guide in Siem Reap named Chantha, the reconstruction of Angkor Wat in plaster casts for the 1931 Paris International Colonial Exhibition, French couple Malrauxes detained in 1923 in the Raffles Hotel for attempt to steal Banteay Srei fragments, and the story from an unpublished new novel by renowned novelist Soth Polin now based in Los Angeles.
On the first day of the workshop participants will be invited to hear about these stories by the facilitators and a lecture by Raoul Marc Jennar, the author of “Comment Malraux est devenu Malraux: de l’indifférence politique à l’engagement” (How Malraux Became Malraux: Political Indifference to Engagement). The afternoon will include a facilitated workshop responding to these stories and potential on how to materialise them. The second day includes a process of making or responding to the stories through group searching and a trip within the city.
There is no expectation of prior knowledge. Participants from a variety of experiences and backgrounds are welcome; this is not exclusive to art making. Participants are invited to come with an openness in terms of how to activate these stories and how to highlight ideas around movement and to call for a collective enquiry on transcultural movements mainly related to archive and documents. Some propositions and the artworks produced during the workshop could resurface at the Betonsalon—Center for Art and Research in Paris in the context of the exhibition and program “Anywhere But Here” (September 13 – November 5 2016).
This exhibition will present works by several Cambodian and international artists (Vuth Lyno, Khvay Samnang, Vandy Rattana, Shooshie Sulaiman, Albert Samreth, Tran Minh Duc, etc.) exploring the notion of circulations of objects, figures or gestures in relation to Cambodia, and more broadly within the geopolitical context of Southeast Asia. With a focus on various forms of deterritorialisation, the exhibition aims to collect stories of movement that draw vanishing points within prevailing processes of history making and patrimonial heritage.
All materials will be discussed and provided. Lunch and dinner for both days are provided.
I’ve just purchased a brand new Apple MacBook Retina (2015 model). Before buying the computer laptop, I spent some hours researching into computer shops or stores in Phnom Penh. There are many shops retailing Apple MacBook laptops and gadgets. But the question is which shop is the most trusted to get genuine products. By genuine, I mean a new MacBook computer, not a refurbished machine. Getting a refurbished laptop at a new price is not just expensive, but would be a terrible experience.
According to Apple’s official web sites, I can find that some shops are recognised as Apple certified store. So it’s no longer the case to buy a MacBook laptop, an iPhone, or an iPad when you’re in the USA, or Singapore, or Bangkok. You can easily get one here. The trick is knowing the good shop to buy.
After comparing prices and learning about support and services by a number of shops (see the list below), I decided to go to UNI YOUNG TECHNOLOGIES. UNI YOUNG has a good reputation for some years for having qualified technical support for both hardware and software. I actually found Khmer Plus Computer’s offer cheaper price for MacBook Retina. But this shop isn’t listed on Apple site as an official retailer.
This is 2016 and there is no Apple Store in Cambodia’s Phnom Penh city just yet. No news and rumor just yet.
However, here’s a list of Apple’s authorized retailers (based on Apple.com). Some stores sell only computers, not smartphones (iPhone) and tablets (iPad).
UNI YOUNG TECHNOLOGIES
2D1 STREET 53 NEXT TO FOREIGN TRADE BANK
PHNOM PENH 12101
(+855) 023 219 207
The movie received the “Founders Grand Prize Best Film” award at the festival, which took place last week in the U.S. state of Michigan.
Director Kulikar Sotho, who received the prize at the festival, gave an amazing acceptance speech and dedicated the award to the people of Cambodia.
Oscar-winning film director and festival founder Michael Moore calls it a ‘beautiful, beautiful film’ and ‘true festival gem’ and hopes to help it secure an indie theatrical release in the US.
In 2015, The Last Reel also won “Best Narrative Feature” and Dy Saveth received a Lifetime Achievement Award, while Cambodia’s most celebrated actress Dy Saveth received a Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Last Reel?
The story is about a lost film, buried beneath Cambodia’s killing fields, reveals different versions of the truth. It tells a contemporary story about love, family and the ghosts of Cambodia’s past. The film delves into the legacy of the trauma and terror that families suffered under the Khmer Rouge, and the impact it has had on subsequent generations. It was initially released on October 26, 2014. It was selected as the Cambodian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 88th Academy Awards but it was not nominated.
Kulikar is a first time director. “This film was made by Cambodians with a Cambodian audience in mind, but the themes are universal and it has been embraced around the world, as well as here at home,” Kulikar said early.
In Cambodia, want to play Pokémon GO? The wait is over! Cambodian smart phone users are today able to download Pokemon Go and launch the app. No more locked geo-location. Play and catch! Last month, we covered it here: Pokémon GO in Cambodia? So we’re excited to get confirmed by a number of Twitter users who tweeted that they can enjoy Pokemon Go. Early users in Cambodia had to download the installation file from unauthorized online site to test it out. And there was no much luck as Cambodia was locked from the geo-location use.
On August 5, 2016, Niantic, the company that owns the world’s most popular game, announced that:
“Pokémon GO is now available in countries and regions across Asia and Oceania,” adding that
Trainers in 15 new countries and regions across Asia and Oceania can now officially download Pokémon GO from the Play Store or App Store. Discover Pokémon in the world around you!
Countries and regions include: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau.
We’ll continue to cover the phenomenon of Pokémon Go in Cambodia. We think Phnom Penh and Siem Reap will have more Trainers than other part of the country. Right now, if you want to share your excitement as well as your experience about this game in Cambodia, please use this hashtag: #PokemonGoKH.
Do you feel stressed out? Need to relax?
Come out to our meditation and yoga workshop this week to ease the mind for free!
Art of Living is holding a meditation and yoga workshop with teacher Parul Khurana and Jennifer Ka, teacher in training. We will teach you special breathing techniques and more to calm the mind, body, and spirit in reaching inner peace and happiness. We hope you join us in giving yourself a break and learn the art of relaxation!
Meditation and yoga are proven and effective methods to decrease stress levels in your body to reach a state of calm. In this day and age, we are consistently working ourselves faster than we can manage. Meditation and yoga not only gives your mind, body, and spirit a break, but it is a way for you to connect to your true self.
Bring a yoga mat and a water bottle! We will bring extra mats if you don’t have one.
The Art of Living offers various unique programs to enhance an individual’s true potential, promote harmony, encourage good health, uphold human values to help you create a life of purpose, joy and confidence.
In Sihanoukville? Want to plan ahead your trip to visit Cambodia’s paradise islands, Koh Rong and Koh Rong Sanloem? There is a super easy to do that. Usually, visitors and travelers have to go buy a ferry ticket by themselves. It’s now getting easier!
In Kampong Som, ferry operators like Speed Ferry Cambodia™ and Happy Boat Tour offer the service to get you to the islands for USD 21 to USD 25 respectively.
With Speed Ferry Cambodia™, you can book the ticket online as it accepts your payment through Paypal. Its ‘Early Booking,’ which is available online only, gives you 20% off.
Speed Ferry Cambodia™ – schedules from Sihanoukville
to Koh Rong:
9.00am, 11.30am, 3.00pm
Return:
10.00am, 12.30pm, 4.00pm
to Koh Rong Sanloem:
9.00am, 11.30am, 3.00pm
Return:
10.00am, 12.30pm, 4.00pm
How to check ferry schedule between Sihanoukville and the islands, Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloem:
With BookMeBus, an online service that makes it easy to book bus tickets to destinations across Cambodia, you can also book a ferry ticket, too. The good thing is this service accepts major payment methods than just Paypal.
Here’s how to quickly check the schedule and ticket price for the ferry to the Cambodia’s most beautiful islands:
Cambopedia.com is an affiliated partner of BookMeBus. To book your bus or ferry ticket using this link will generate a small commission.
Why the new game Pokemon Go is suddenly everywhere in Cambodia? Pokemon Go is a phenomenon in Cambodia, particularly in Phnom Penh. Just several days after its official launch in countries in Southeast Asia, the mobile virtual reality game is quickly a new term in town. Trainers and catchers in Phnom Penh embrace the game much faster than anywhere else in around Cambodia. Those in Siem Reap started slower. This is Niantic/Nintendo – a big big commercial power, that is pushing the game sector world wide. It must be that Niantic had already a lot of players that marked possible locations for gyms in Cambodia – maybe the Lonely Planet community.
A Pokemon Go playing the game while drinking beer at his home frontyard.
In our previous post, we pointed out the safety for trainers and catchers walking on Phnom Penh streets with their high end smartphone. In a city like Phnom Penh, bag and phone snatching is quite common.
These are 7 reasons we think this game is so popular among Cambodians:
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Wherever Pokemon Go launches, the media outlets in those cities would cover it as big, tech news story of the century. And what Niantic, the company behind the Pokemon magically does from its headquarters is driving the game players to go into places like genocide museum, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum or Pol Pot’s secret prion S-21. This isn’t the first incident. Pokemon Go attractions inside the Auschwitz concentration camp and U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum were big news globally, too. So Niantic plays the media hype and attention well. On Monday, after a Pokekmon Go player tweeted about Pokemon Gym placed inside the Phnom Penh genocide museum, 3 major media outlets started to cover it as front-page news. The Southeastern Globe (Cambodia’s genocide museum becomes battleground for Pokémon Go players) published the news on Tuesday. On Wednesday, the Cambodia Daily (Survivors Outraged as Pokemon Go Invades Genocide Museum) and the Phnom Penh Post (Pokemon at S-21 not appropriate, some say) featured the controversial news prominently.
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It’s super easy to start playing the game: catching Pokemon in the city. All you need is a smartphone (Android or iPhone).
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Go with the flow. When Pokemon Go was launched recently in the US and Europe, it took those countries by the storm. The game adoption rate was really really lightning fast in term of app download and active users.
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Cambodian people, mostly Facebook users, like hanging out with other people after connecting with others on the super social networking site for too long without even meeting in person. So this is high chance and excellent excuse to meet through catching Pokemon Go.
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As a user on Quora wrote, “because it has immersed players into its unique universe…” “If you’ve ever watched or played Pokémon, the most striking thing about the Pokémon universe is how pervasive Pokémon are in everyone’s daily lives. Pokémon are on the news, kids grow up wanting to be Pokémon trainers, and Pokémon even serve societal functions.”
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Because for so many years, Cambodian teenagers and youth don’t have some good games to enjoy. Many of them play computer games in their houses or secret coffee shops where police some time come and check in on them. So a virtual Pokemon Go game to get them out of their air conditioned, comfort zone is very attractive.
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It’s a very good game which the players can show off their iPhone to anyone on the city streets.
There is a hashtag for Pokemon Go: #PokemonGoKH, where you can keep up with. Latest updates on Twitter in particular.
What’s in a name, Kep? It literally means Saddle. But it’s more than, tropical islands.
Which is the best hotel in Kep? We stayed for two nights at Le Flamboyant Boutique Resort & Spa. It’s nice place for family as it’s very spacious with grass for kids to run around. And there are two good swimming pool (one big for children and a smaller one for adults).
And you can really relax there as it’s surrounded by the most beautiful view of Kep national park. What’s more you need in life to feel good?
From Phnom Penh to Kep by bus:
You can easily book a bus ticket online or using BookMeBus smart phone app. It’s easy, fast and convenient.
Photos from official Amazon Kindle Twitter and Instagram account tell us that the earth’s largest online store found Cambodia as a beautiful place for its latest marketing materials for its recently launched e-reader, the Oasis. It’s part of a social media campaign: #haveKINDLEwillTRAVEL.
Kfour Group, one of Phnom Penh’s largest stores selling electronics and home appliances, is currently offering best deals for many many products, from air conditioners to smart televisions. The best deal for products like TV is to celebrate its 22 year anniversary.
We have just bought an LG TV 43″ FULL HD TV. The original price is $599. After discounted, the smart IPS screen TV is only $409. This is the model number: 43LH570T.
Why LG 43LH570T over Sony Bravia? Before we decided to go for LG over long-time favorite Sony, we took a look at a several key features. Sony 40″ LED Full HD TV (KLV-40R352D) is only now $345 (before $399). So the Sony TV is 40″, not 43″. Small difference. But the big difference is the the LG’s IPS (In-plane switching), an improved screen technology for color. This IPS technology is being used by Apple for its latest iPhone, iPad and MacBook with Retina Display.
A very good question asked on Quora: Do Cambodian students speak English well?
Here’s what CamboPedia had to answer:
In Urban areas and tourist destinations like Siem Reap and Sihanoukville, young Cambodians speak English fluently. It’s the language for this new generation to get a good job. While they don’t learn the language at the public school from the early age, they take extra class in the evening.
Nishikanta Verma, a self-described Cambodia enthusiast, also responded to the question. And here’s the excerpt:
I also know a monk who is studying (so that makes him a student) and who takes great pains to write proper English when he communicates with me on Facebook. We have not met, so I do not know how is spoken English is, but I’m sure it’s not bad.
I have met a number of young Cambodians who may or may not be students and they all managed in English. Some good, some not so, but they were trying.
In this blog post, you’ll learn about 5 startups offering simple solutions to Phnom Penhers and travelers in Cambodia. These Phnom Penh-based startups take on old and new challenges facing the local population. From optimizing how you commute to work to an easy way to hop on a bus to your destination around Cambodia to getting your ordered grocery at your door step.
We tried to pick startups that:
help people to travel and commute easier
have technology-driven solutions or at least tech-enabled
have similar hiring needs to a typical silicon valley startup, small and agile
are focused on fulfilling basic needs of people who are typically underserved
BookMeBus.com
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
What they do: As in its name, this is a local startup that helps travelers to book bus tickets easily and quickly. As BookMeBus has a growing list of bus operators on its online service, it’s so convenient to check bus schedules, compare prices, and order the ticket over the Internet or through your smartphone. Think of this as Cambodia’s Uber for bus.
Why you should know about them: Before founding this BookMeBus, Chea Langda was frustrated by how hard it’s get a bus ticket. Getting to the agent for the ticket in person. Not so much information about the bus of choice, departure schedules to plan the trip well. This startup has attracted attention from those in bigger cities like Bangkok and Yangon.
Exnet Taxi Phnom Penh, Cambodia
This is an ultra Uber concept of “a simple idea—tap a button, get a ride.” EXNET doesn’t have its own vehicles or hire full-time drivers. Telling the Phnom Penh Post recently, the founder said “We wanted to provide passengers with a more convenient way to order a taxi, without the need to call and have difficulties explaining their location to drivers on the phone.” Check out its Android app here.
Stops Near Me
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
City bus is relatively new to Phnom Penh residents. To get to the bus stop is a challenge, too, as most people are more used to driving their own motorcycles. When Malypoeur Plong, the app founder, had a tough time to find the closest bus stop and hop on the bus, she coded the app, Stop Near Me (in both Khmer and English).
Chatomuk Traffic
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Not all mobile apps are all equal. When Chatomuk Traffic was launched in 2014, the media and the public were hopeful it must help ease the pain of of driving through the Phnom Penh traffic. Va Kora, founder of Chaktomuk Traffic, returned from Japan in 2013 to start the commuter app. His motivation is clear: “to do something very useful for the people.”
Pengpos
This is not an online store that sells you tomato. Based on your regular need, Pengpos want to solve your daily issue, getting grocery delivered to your doorstep. The startup’s mission is to save people’s time and give them convenience. You browse its website, pengpos.com, for vegetables, meats, and grocery you need to cook. You make an order. Pengpos delivers them to you. Just like BookMeBus that collaborates with bus operators, Pengpos works closely with food vendors and product suppliers.
What these startups have in common is: the adoption rate among local users remains low. The major users who adopt the tech-driven solutions are non-Cambodian. Is it the English language issue or payment method. Most Cambodians don’t have access to Visa or Master card, not to mention Paypal or standard payment option. However, here’s a long list of mobile money operators available to many fragments of users across Cambodia: Wing, E-money, True Money and Smart Luy; bank-managed mobile financial services such as ACLEDA, Prasac, AMK, and more. When you take a look at BookMeBus, the online bus ticket service thrives to provide as many payment methods to its users as possible.
What makes Phnom Penh a smart city? And what makes you a smart commuter and traveler? While Phnom Penh doesn’t have to be Asia’s Silicon Valley, local entrepreneurs can look for inspiration from there, where startups want to change the world, the way we travel and commute to work.
When Cambodian startup founders want to create new technology-driven solutions, they start with a strong focus on the daily challenges facing the very ordinary people. It’s a really good start. The technology startup community in the Cambodian capital city has been growing remarkably in the past five years. One thing to note is the growing number of co-working spaces. In Phnom Penh alone, there are almost ten venues dedicated to those who start to execute their ideas. It’s as if the future of shared space is here to stay.
Going to Sihanoukville from Phnom Penh by train?
After more than a decade or 14 years hiatus to be precise, the first passenger train started to roll from Phnom Penh to Sihanoukville in April 2016. To many Cambodians, it’s more than just a delight, but also nostalgic.
These are 7 things you should know about Cambodian trains:
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To-be married Cambodians and newly-wedded couples love to be photographed in the train. Do you know? In Cambodia, pre-wedding is a big big business. Cambodian grooms and brides are willing spend a lot on pre-wedding photography. And at the railways, it’s one of the top spots where pre-wedding photography takes place. New love at the old train!
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For less than the price of a pizza, you can get your motorcycle transported from Phnom Penh to Sihanouville. $10 only. A pizza in Phnom Penh cost nearly or more than $20.
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The train is air-conditioned, and has free Wi-Fi access. It’s just a matter of time you can sip Brown or Starbucks coffee when when on the train.
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The Phnom Penh Royal Station was first opened in 1932. Because of the prolonged civil war, it was until 2010 that the renovation started. In 2016, the trains start, after more than a decade out of service, to run between Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville with a lot of support from the Cambodia public.
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The Royal Railway (a sister company of The Royal Group who runs leading mobile operator Cellcard), whose John Guiry is the Chief Executive Officer, will run the Cambodia’s train service for the next 3 decades.
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The railways, Cambodia’s second link, between the Cambodian capital city and Kampong Som was built with support from France, West Germany, and the People’s Republic of China.
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The first link connected Phnom Penh and Poipet to the border of Thailand.
This week Phnom Penh has been rated as one of the world’s least livable cities by London-based Economist Intelligence Unit this week. Its annual Global Livability Ranking placed Phnom Penh 127th out of 140 capital cities and commercial hubs.
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Do you want to explore Cambodian bird sanctuaries? Where’s the best place for birding adventure? How? In Siem Reap, we recommend Sam Veasna Center. Read on to understand why.
How to go watch some of Southeast Asia’s rarest birds:
In Cambodia, Sam Veasna Center (SVC in short) offers wildlife tours, while at the same time creates jobs for rural Cambodian people. Sam Veasna Center organized bird view trips to Prek Toal, a bird sanctuary site located within the Tonlé Sap Biosphere Reserve. It’s a nature lover’s delight, especially when it comes to bird watching. What to expect to watch: endangered species such as Storks, Adjutants, Pelicans and Ibis. Prek Toal is popularly known for ecotourism and bird watching. It’s also Siem Reap’s floating village, where children reach their floating school by paddle boats, and the floating shops pass from house to house to sell their vegetables. To get there, it’s just one hour by boat from Siem Reap port.
Also worth to go: Ang Trapeng Thmor Reserve
Another bird-watching trip is to Ang Trapeng Thmor Reserve, which is about 100km from Siem Reap. At Ang Trapeng Thmor, you’ll see the world’s rare sarus crane. If you’re a bird enthusiast, you can also take an overnight trip.
Why we recommend Sam Veasna Center?
Some proceeds from your tours will go towards helping Cambodian children and local villagers about the importance of the birds and the unique flooded-forest environment. It’s really a sustainable model that has worked well for everyone.
In August 2016, the Siem Reap-based Sam Veasna Center was selected as one of the 13 finalists in the 2016 World Responsible Tourism Awards at WTM London. Read the announcement here: Leaders in tourism innovation unveiled in World Responsible Tourism Awards 2016 finalists.
Check out Sam Veasna’s Facebook Page to view Cambodia’s beautiful birds!
How to get to Siem Reap from Phnom Penh by bus?
You can now easily book a bus ticket using BookMeBus.com. Using using this link will generate a small commission for CamboPedia.com.
Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs will introduce a three-year multiple-entry visa to encourage foreigners, tourists, and business people, as the country hopes to welcome at least 7.5 million foreign tourists by 2020. The new visa application will be available from Sept 1 to foreigners from all nations.
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Looking for a job in Cambodia? This blog post will give a list of 5 best job websites that you can browse and get latest job opening or new hiring. In addition to dedicated job websites, there are also newspapers that run job advertisements. These job sites advertise hiring commissioned by the employers looking for Cambodian nationals and expats.
Bong Thom dot com
Since the early 2010s, people are very familiar with BongThom.com. It’s probably the first Cambodia’s job website to find new job announcements, paid by employers to hire their best candidates and talents. The Bong Thom dot com (bongthom.com) is a pretty much a simple Internet site for jobs, classifieds and other services for Cambodia. You know what? Bong Thom literally means Big Brother. So if you need information about getting a good job, visit this Big Brother. Visit: http://www.bongthom.com/
Pelprek.com
Seize the opportunity
This online job site has been around for about half a decade. It’s getting easier to browse over the years. In Khmer language, Pelprek means ‘Morning’. This may means that every morning you get new job updates on Pelprek.com. Like other Cambodian job sites, Pelprek.com is also a recruitment agency. So you can either go to the website to find new job announcements or post your CV (Curriculum Vitae) or Resume. Visit: http://www.pelprek.com/
Everjobs, an employment agency
Find thousands of job vacancies in Cambodia on Everjobs.com.kh
This is a new comer site, which is part of a large Berlin-based job portal Everjobs. When you visit the site, the landing page welcomes you with big employers in Cambodia looking to hire the right candidates. There are several ways to search the thousand jobs, either by category or sector, or employer, or even location. Check it out: https://www.everjobs.com.kh/
Phnomlist.com
This Khmer job website is relatively. Its Facebook Page has less 10K likes. However, the job listing site seems to have a good number of postings. So it’s worth to take a look: http://jobs.phnomlist.com/
The Cambodia Daily + The Phnom Penh Post
Both of Cambodia’s English-language newspapers also have a lot to offer when it comes to job announcements. These two media outlets have their dedicated section for jobs in Cambodia, especially Phnom Penh.
The Cambodia Daily’s job section: https://www.cambodiadaily.com/jobs. And The Phnom Penh Post’s job listing page is here: http://www.phnompenhpost.com/jobs
As startups have their unique way to hire talents, you may not find many on these major job sites.
The Giving Tree School, a play-based English language school in Phnom Penh, has opened since August 2008. The school’s primary program follows a globally recognized international curriculum, the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The Giving Tree School is open to little and growing learners, from the age of 1 year to 10 years. Although it’s not affiliated with the Montessori education, at the core of the Giving Tree’s approach to nurturing young children is: play. When the morning starts, children can enjoy a variety of activities, which include arts, music, gym, yoga, swimming, water play, and even cooking. We all know how important it is to give our kids time and space to explore and experience the world around them. The Giving Tree School offers children an environment where to grow, develop and learn about the world around us through exploration and discovery at their own pace. It’s one of the places where children have the space to imagine, create and express themselves, so that they can gain confidence and understanding.
Why The Giving Tree School?
In addition to play-based learning approach to nurture young kids to learn, it’s the space, setup, and environment for the kids to be more self-independent. From changing their clothes for water-play every Tuesday to eating and drink. Most of the time, children tend to rely their the adults to side with them and support them all the time. But the teachers and the assistants know their way very well. After a few weeks of enrollment, you’d also have a chance to meet with your child’s teacher as well as the parents of your child’s classmates. It’s called Monday Night, when you can get a better understanding of your child in the classroom from the perspective of the teacher. This is when you’d feel excited about to ask the teacher questions. And you’ll have a chance to get to know other parents.
While this is a chance to have a chat with the teacher in person, it’s not the end. The teacher communicates with the parents through a small booklet, which give you everyday status of your child. It’s like a debrief of the activity and behavior of your son or daughter day in day out. The teacher also shares with us parents weekly updates through a blog with notes, photos, and announcements. And every week, you also receive email newsletter from the school principal.
The Giving Tree School usually engages with parents through community events (for instance, the Gardening Day), which allow everyone to participate, share, and enjoy the school space. The community here also means diversity. You’d be surprised to learn that the teachers and the pupils come from many many part of the world to share one thing in common: educating and learning with joy and fun.
What’s the IPC? It’s basically a comprehensive curriculum with a clear process of learning and with specific learning goals for every subject, for personal learning and for international mindedness. It’s an educational system for 3-12 year olds. Until now, the IPC is being used by schools in more than 90 countries around the world.
School fee
The nursery class’s annual fee is about $2,380. The kindergarten has classes such as Monkeys (3-4 years), Owls (4-5 years), and Elephants (5-6 years): the fee starts from $2792 to $4040. Check out this list of international English schools in Phnom Penh, which also include information about fees. In each school year (see calendar), there are 4 terms. The school usually starts in August and concludes in July.
Location:
One of the most important things about choosing a school for children is the school location. For those living in the Cambodian capital, in Boeng Keng Kang 1 (BKK 1) in particular, you may notice a few of The Giving Tree School branches in this lovely area. The main branch is close to Chea Sim Boeung Keng Kang High School or a just a few walk from City Villa Hotel Phnom Penh. Its two other branches (pre-school and nursery) are also in this area. In addition to the location in BKK 1, The Giving Tree also has a more spacious school branch in Toul Kork.
The Giving Tree School Toul Kork branch: sand, swing, and swimming pool among other kid friendly stuff in a spacious playground-like environment
If you want to take a look at the school, this gallery page is the first to start: http://www.thegivingtreeschool.com/galleries
Primary Branch
House #50, Street 322 BKK1,
Phnom Penh – Kingdom of Cambodia
855 (0)17-997-112
Pre-School Branch
House #17 Street 71 BKK1,
Phnom Penh – Kingdom of Cambodia
+855 (0)17 997 112; Office Hours 7:30am – 12pm; 1:30pm – 4pm
Nursery Branch
#9 Street 370,
Phnom Penh – Kingdom of Cambodia
+855 (0)17 997 112
