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by Firefly
Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:29 am
Forum: Newsworthy
Topic: Siem Reap: Massive Arrest at the Soul Train (Reggae Bar)
Replies: 105
Views: 61671
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Re: Siem Reap: Massive Arrest at the Soul Train (Reggae Bar)

I got confused when I read the thread title and then saw the pics as I thought there was a connection between the Tuk Tuk Bar owner and this place but maybe I'm wrong. Didn't he have some kind of mobile "train" type thing going on as well or instead of and that's where I'm going wrong. Th...
by Firefly
Wed Apr 11, 2018 3:42 am
Forum: Newsworthy
Topic: Siem Reap: Massive Arrest at the Soul Train (Reggae Bar)
Replies: 105
Views: 61671
Great Britain

Re: Siem Reap: Massive Arrest at the Soul Train (Reggae Bar)

'Tidy up time' in SR does appear to happen this time of year, not uncommon. End of high season, safe full of dollars, New Year collection time. Crusties/Dreads coated in ganja symbols are watched in SR and stand out like a sore thumb add bad mouthing the big man, doh! There was a venue called Soul T...
by Firefly
Tue Apr 03, 2018 11:56 pm
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: Solo trip to Phnom Penh
Replies: 38
Views: 17336
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Re: Solo trip to Phnom Penh

If heading to Siem Reap ignore any kids saying they 'no want dollar, me want milk' and watch your pockets.
by Firefly
Wed Mar 28, 2018 2:53 am
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: Building a free english tuition unit.
Replies: 26
Views: 11325
Great Britain

Re: Building a free english tuition unit.

Working with an existing school to add to which they already provide could be wiser. Got a business plan? Am I right in thinking you are aiming at kids with no current schooling but won't be teaching khmer? Many of the kids wont ever travel to the west or work in tourism and learning to read and wri...
by Firefly
Tue Mar 27, 2018 12:34 am
Forum: Newsworthy
Topic: Tourist Urinating on Sacred Angkor Temple Pisses Off Locals in Siem Reap
Replies: 10
Views: 7754
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Re: Tourist Urinating on Sacred Angkor Temple Pisses Off Locals in Siem Reap

Anchor Moy wrote: Mon Mar 26, 2018 11:05 pm
hanno wrote: Mon Mar 26, 2018 2:00 pm
AndyKK wrote: Mon Mar 26, 2018 1:27 pm To be fair on him or anyone. How many toilets in the complex. Also for him a tree would be a better idea.
There are lots of toilets actually.
There are lots of trees too. No excuse.
You be careful of those trees, they'll steal your breath you know!
by Firefly
Wed Mar 21, 2018 2:32 pm
Forum: Newsworthy
Topic: Singer Kak Channthy (Cambodian Space Project) in fatal road accident
Replies: 114
Views: 57568
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Re: Singer Kak Channthy (Cambodian Space Project) in fatal road accident

I understand the funeral is Thursday in PV. I believe some buses maybe arranged for those wishing to go. Some further info may reach us re those details today.
by Firefly
Tue Mar 20, 2018 6:29 am
Forum: Newsworthy
Topic: Singer Kak Channthy (Cambodian Space Project) in fatal road accident
Replies: 114
Views: 57568
Great Britain

Re: Singer Kak Channthy (Cambodian Space Project) in fatal road accident

Saw the band a few times, this is so very sad. RIP.
by Firefly
Thu Mar 15, 2018 2:42 am
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Books about Cambodia
Replies: 45
Views: 13057
Great Britain

Re: Books about Cambodia

Anyone read this, Angkor and Cambodia in the Sixteenth Century: According to Portuguese and Spanish Sources by: Bernard-Philippe Groslier? Could been an interesting perspective. I haven't heard of that one, I have read "A Brief and Truthful Relation of Events in the Kingdom of Cambodia" b...
by Firefly
Wed Mar 14, 2018 3:57 am
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Books about Cambodia
Replies: 45
Views: 13057
Great Britain

Re: Books about Cambodia

Anyone read this, Angkor and Cambodia in the Sixteenth Century: According to Portuguese and Spanish Sources by: Bernard-Philippe Groslier? Could been an interesting perspective. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9745240532/