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Agreement on commercial navigation of Mekong River

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In 2000, China signed an agreement on commercial navigation with Myanmar, Laos and Thailand to permits ships of up to 500 tons to trade between Yunnan and Luang Prabang, a distance of 886 kilometers. The maximum size of vessels previously able to navigate this stretch of the river was only 120 tons, so to allow larger ships to pass, China agreed to carry out the removal of all major rapids, shoals and reefs that obstructed navigation. As with the dam developments, downstream countries – Cambodia and Vietnam – were not consulted. According to Tyson Roberts the eventual Chinese goal is actually to succeed where the French failed, and make the Mekong navigable all the way to the South China Sea. The construction of the upstream dams is also a tool to that end, allowing the maintenance of navigable water levels throughout the dry season. This has already occurred, as during the very low-year levels of March- April 2004 extra water was released from the Manwan and Dachaoshan dams to raise t

Disturbances and threats of Mekong River

Major developments on the Mekong which are likely to conflict with fisheries interests include various proposed irrigation projects, hydro-electric power projects, other industrial development and flood control projects. Dam construction and operation will change the hydrology of the river downstream, reducing seasonal flow peaks and minimizing access to floodplains for feeding and spawning. Changes in water quality and the timing of peak flows are likely to have adverse effects on fish migrations and spawning, and dams will create obvious problems for long distance longitudinal migrants.Impoundment will reduce sediment flow, particularly in the main channels, and thereby affect the nutrient regime downstream (Pantulu, 1986b).The water quality in the lower Mekong has been affected by domestic wastes and agricultural runoff carrying pesticides and fertilizers. Though localized at present, such problems are expected to increase.

Uncoordinated development of Mekong River

Uncoordinated development, particularly between countries sharing watersheds, is the greatest threat to the future of the Mekong ecosystem. The Sesan, Sekong and Srepok are the three great tributary rivers of north-east Cambodia. Fishing in the mountains of Vietnam and Laos they come together to join the Mekong at Stung Treng.In 2001 the Vietnamese began operation of the Yali Falls dam on the Sesan – the first of a cascade of four such hydro-power projects they plan for the river, although only 70km upstream of the Cambodian border, the Cambodians were never consulted on its construction.

Government funding for the Mekong River Commission

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For the purposes of the original Yali Falls EIA –conducted with Swiss Government funding for the Mekong River Commission (MRC) – the downstream area was defined as only 8km below the dam, thus ignoring Cambodia totally. In addition, after completions no prior warnings of water releases, resulting in deaths of local people living along the river and an international incident. Local villagers have also reported negative impacts on the Sesan’s fisheries, and increased siltation has apparently decreased the depth of one of the river’s most important deep pools from 7-8m to just half a meter. In 2003 a study on the Sesan’s breeding birds demonstrated the impacts of changing flow regimes on some of the region’s most at-risk bird populations. Not only were changing patterns of sedimentation and erosion reducing available habitat, but 50% of River Lapwing nests located during the study were destroyed by sudden fluctuations in water releases from the dam.

Mekong’s natural habitat & Vietnamese delta

Downstream from Phnom Penh towards the sea, most of the Mekong’s natural habitat has long gone. The Vietnamese delta, once known as the Plain of Reeds is now a plain of irrigated rice. A vast, monotonous, monoculture, with the only natural habitat confined to tiny, shrinking islands.The last significant remnant of the true delta is Boeng Prek Lapou, 10,000ha in southern Cambodia’s Takeo Province. Seasonally inundated grassland forming vast mats Vietnam has long and what the whole delta would have once looked like. Boeung Prek Lapou was only discovered by government biologists in 2000 due to the presence of Sarus Cranes. An emblem of the Mekong Delta, they were considered restricted to two small remaining areas in Vietnam. Boeung Prek Lapou was rapidly found to be the most important site for Sarus Cranes anywhere in the delta.Yet at the same time it was threatened by an agricultural development project that would convert the last remaining natural wetland into irrigated rice. Fortunatel

Institute of Oceanography

The appearance of this photograph confirmed those beliefs for many. However, it soon proved to be a hoax and is in fact of an Oarfish Regalecus glesne, the particular animal was found by US soldiers on a beach near a military base in south California in 1996 – nowhere near the Mekong – and is now preserved at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography

American Army at Mekong River

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Perhaps the most bizarre marine animal claimed to exist in the Mekong involves the recent story of the Naga. Around the year 2000 a photograph began to appear widely in the region showing a huge fish being held by a group of soldiers. It was titled “Queen of Nagas seized by American Army at Mekong River, Laos Military Base on June 27, 1973 with the length of 7.80 meters. “The Naga, an underwear serpent of Hindu and Buddhist mythology, has long been associated with the Mekong, and local communities in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia still believe that is lives in caves under the river. The appearance of this photograph confirmed those beliefs for many. However, it soon proved to be a hoax and is in fact of an Oarfish Regalecus glesne, the particular animal was found by US soldiers on a beach near a military base in south California in 1996 – nowhere near the Mekong – and is now preserved at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography

Development projects of Mekong River

The Mekong Committee has considered some 230 possible development projects on the lower Mekong River and its tributaries. Twelve large projects have been implemented, and 149 projects are currently considered as feasible. Feasibility or pre-feasibility studies have been carried out for 17 of these projects, including two in Kampuchea, and desk studies have been made for the remainder, including 35 in Kampuchea. One of the largest of the possible mainstream water storage projects is the Stung Treng Dam project. This was also considered to be one of the most viable projects. The project involves the construction of a dam 77m in height across the Mekong below its confluence with the Tonle San and Tonle Kong rivers, some 40 km south of the Lao border. The dam would create a reservoir of 797,000 ha it would generate 3,600 MW of elecricity, irrigate an area of about 1,287,000 ha (in both Kampuchea and Vietnam), and lower flood peaks at Kompong Cham by 1-2 metres. Some site investigations wer

Research and facilities of Mekong River in cambodia

The Mekong Committee carried out a number of investigations on the Mekong River and its fisheries between 1957 and 1975. The fisheries research was directed principally at assessment of the effects of water resource management projects on fisheries production.

Commercial river traffic & Colonial French

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The Khone Falls have still never been conquered for commercial river traffic. However, the colonial French did eventually come up with a bizarre and expensive navigable solution – laying a railway line, complete with locomotive, docks and cranes, on an island in the middle of the falls. Passenger or goods were disembarked above or below the falls and transported by rail to the craft awaiting them on the other side. While it never succeeded in opening up the river in the way they hoped – It took 37 days and required at least seven changes of vessel to travel from Saigon to Luang Prababg, Laos – the rail link operated for forty years, only coming to an end in 1940 when the Second World War reached Indochina. Although a barrier to the mass movement of people, the Mekong rapids of northern Cambodian are a critical part of migratory journey for large numbers of fish. A mosaic of sand and gravel islands, rocks and boulders, the river in these stretches alternated between shallow rapids and d

Mekong tours and Holidays trips

The first is extinct throughout the Mekong with no sighing since the early 1960s, and the last is now down to only two pairs breeding along the Sesan, a Mekong tributary in Ratanakiri Province. All ground-nesting birds, their nests have always been vulnerable to collections by communities up and down the river. Without some form of protection a similar fate awaits the River Tern and other such birds confined to the river channel. So far, it is only the remoteness of this area that has allowed these birds to survive. The length of the Mekong from Kraie to the Lao border has, in addition to the poor river access, even worse road access, and up until the late 1990s was largely off-limits due to security concerns.There are comparatively few villages and minimal human disturbance. This has resulted in the preservation of an extensive area of natural habitat not found anywhere else in the basin. In recognition of the unique nature of this, the Mekong up stream from Stung Treng to the Lao bor

Mekong revier system

The Mekong is one of the world’s major rivers. It is the world's 12th-longest river and the 7th-longest in Asia. Its estimated length is 4,350 km (2,703 mi), and it drains an area of 795,000 km2 (307,000 sq mi), discharging 475 km3 (114 cu mi) of water annually. From the Tibetan Plateau this river runs through China's Yunnan province, Burma, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam established the Mekong River Commission in 1995 to assist in the management and coordinated use of the Mekong's resources. In 1996 China and Burma became "dialogue partners" of the MRC and the six countries now work together within a cooperation framework.

Mekong River Commission in cambodia

The Mekong system is extremely complex and effects the lives of some 60 million people, many of whom are amongst the poorest in the world. There are many demands made on the river - to provide water for industrial and agricultural development, to sustain subsistence fishing, for transport, to maintain delicate ecological and hydrological balances..... Inevitably there are conflicting demands made on the resource and very different views as to how the water should (or should not) be used. The riparian governments, working independently and together through such structures as the Mekong River Commission have a variety of plans for the development of the region, as do community groups, different stakeholders, local and international NGOs, private investment and construction interests etc. For greater detail of the various plans, views and perspectives

Tônlé Sap River

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The Tônlé Sap is a shallow lake in western Cambodia which is part of the Mekong River system. It is the largest lake of Southeast Asia and is fed by numerous streams. During the dry season it drains by the Tônlé Sap River southeast to the Mekong River. During the wet monsoon season of June to November, the high waters of the Mekong River reverse the flow of the Tônlé Sab River and increase the size of the lake from 2,600 to 10,400 sq km (about 1,000 to 4,020 sq mi). When the high waters of the Mekong River recede, the flow reverses. This natural mechanism provides a unique and important balance to the Mekong River down stream of the lake and ensures a flow of fresh water during the dry season into the Mekong delta in Vietnam which buffers the intrusion of salt water from the South China Sea into the rich agricultural lands of the delta.

Mekong River, Major river in southeastern Asia

The Mekong River (known in Tibet as Dza-chu, China as Lancang Jiang and Thailand as Mae Nam Khong), is a major river in southeastern Asia. It is the longest river in the region. From its source in China's Qinghai Province near the border with Tibet, the Mekong flows generally southeast to the South China Sea, a distance of 4,200 km (2,610 mi). The Mekong crosses Yunnan Province, China, and forms the border between Myanmar (Burma) and Laos and most of the border between Laos and Thailand. It then flows across Cambodia and southern Vietnam into a rich delta before emptying into the South China Sea. In the upper course are steep descents and swift rapids, but the river is navigable south of Louangphrabang in Laos. The natural resource management issues and priorities differ in each of the countries and the level of development and populations vary significantly. In north-east Thailand, with over 20 million people, the water resources are virtually fully developed and problems are emer

Species of dolphins & Mekong in Kampucheur

Three species of dolphins have been recorded from the lower Mekong in Kampucheur the Irrawaddy Dolphin Orcaella brevirostris (the only species known to occur upstream of Khone Falls), Chinese White Dolphin Sotalia chinensis (rare) and Black Finless Porpoise Neophocaena phocanoides (uncommon). Other wetland mammals known to occur include the Smooth-coated Otter Lutra perspicillata (quite rare) and Fishing Cat Felis viverrina.Although the entire area is known to be very rich in waterbirds, no studies have been carried: out in recent years and no details are available.

Province of Yunnan in China

The dry season fish fauna of the Mekong River is dominated by species of carp (Cyprinidae; 54%), catfish (Siluridae, Clariidae, Schilbeidae, Bagridae, Sisoridae and Akysidae; 19%) and murrels (Chanidae and Ophicephalidae; 8%). The remaining 19% consist of featherbacks (Notopteridae), herring (Clupeidae), climbing perch and gouramis (Anabantidae) and other miscellaneous groups. Some 85-95% of the freshwater fish populations in the Mekong basin follow the inundation spawning pattern, undertaking lateral migrations from the mainstream and tributaries into the inundation zones to spawn and rear young between July and September (Pantulu, 1986b).One of the most remarkable of the Mekong's endemic fishes is the Giant Catfish Pangasianodon gigas. This species, which can attain a length of over three metres and a weight of 250-300 kg, is a main channel migrant, reportedly migrating over a distance of several thousand kilometres from the region of Phnom Penh to spawning grounds in the provinc

World's largest inland fisheries

The lower Mekong River supports one of the world's largest inland fisheries. The total fishery of the Mekong inundation zone from Kratie to the Vietnamese border (but excluding the Great Lake-Tonle Sap inundation zone) was estimated to be about 75,000-80,000 metric tonnes in the l970s (Mekong Committee, 1976a). The annual flooding is of vital importance in maintaining this fishery for several reasons. The inundation zone provides the spawning and nursery grounds which supply the bulk of the young fish to repopulate most water bodies in the basin, including the main river and its tributaries, the many swamps and oxbows, and the paddy fields. The floods transfer millions of tons of suspended and dissolved solids into the water from highlands to lowlands and from the surface of land which has been lying fallow for several months. The flooding also releases nutrients from the soil, vegetation and inundated organic debris. Water enriched in this manner annually supports an explosive exp

Economic and social values in cambodia

The lower Mekong River supports one of the world's largest inland fisheries. The total fishery of the Mekong inundation zone from Kratie to the Vietnamese border (but excluding the Great Lake-Tonle Sap inundation zone) was estimated to be about 75,000-80,000 metric tonnes in the l970s (Mekong Committee, 1976a). The annual flooding is of vital importance in maintaining this fishery for several reasons. The inundation zone provides the spawning and nursery grounds which supply the bulk of the young fish to repopulate most water bodies in the basin, including the main river and its tributaries, the many swamps and oxbows, and the paddy fields. The floods transfer millions of tons of suspended and dissolved solids into the water from highlands to lowlands and from the surface of land which has been lying fallow for several months. The flooding also releases nutrients from the soil, vegetation and inundated organic debris. Water enriched in this manner annually supports an explosive exp

Cambodian Mekong river

Traveling upriver from the delta, these early explorers would have seen the Cambodian Mekong as it is today, a broad slow-flowing river, easily accessible in their steam-powered vessels. However, when they reached the town of Kratie everything changed, as just to the north, the village of Kompi marks the start of the Sambor rapids, and the Mekong becomes swift, rocky and dangerous.

Pandaw Cruise Boat in cambodia

The itinerary on this day varies according to the time of year. For about five months during and just after the monsoon season the boat is able to travel across the huge Tonle Lake all the way to Siem Reap Port. Once the dry season takes hold the Pandaw Cruise Boat is no longer able to travel across the lake and a coach transfer is arranged which, with a couple of stops, takes about five hours to Siem Reap.

Township of Kampong Chanang in cambodia

We continue downstream on the Mekong River and in the early morning hours pass the capital Phnom Penh once again as we turn up the Tonle River which connects Tonle Lake, the largest lake in Indochina, with the Mekong River. We start to wind our way through jungle and as the river narrows you will be able to wave at the local population on the banks of the river as you go by. Eventually you will reach the rural township of Kampong Chanang where you will make a motor boat excursion into the lake wetlands that form the mouth of the river at the entry point to Tonle Sap Lake. There is a stunning variety of birdlife here and the fish traps are of interest. Some are up to half a kilometre long and net a huge tonnage of fish after each monsoon as the fish migrate from the falling lake into the Tonle River.

pre-Angkorian temple of Wat Anchey in cambodia

During the morning the boat will journey upstream to the pre-Angkorian temple of Wat Anchey. In the afternoon we head back downstream to the township of Kampong Cham where you will be transported by bus to a farming village and then to an orphanage.

Chong Koh silk weaving village in Cambodia

Early in the morning you will leave Phnom Penh and stop at Chong Koh silk weaving village. After a leisurely stop the ship continues to cruise upstream passing timeless Cambodian villages with river life and extensive fishing activities. In the afternoon the ship stops at Peam Chi Kang village where you will visit a cloth factory and a school during operating hours.

Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda in cambodia

As you awaken the following morning you will be able to enjoy the skyline of Phnom Penh including the spectacular pagodas of the Royal Palace. After breakfast the vessel will dock at the quay and you will be taken ashore for a tour of the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda and the National Museum. The afternoon presents an opportunity to revisit the horrors of the Khmer Rouge regime at the former Detention Centre, which has been transformed into a Museum, and at the Killing Fields. You can also choose to do your own thing or simply relax onboard the ship. In the evening there will be an opportunity to dine ashore in one of the restaurants along the waterfront or to partake in a little nightlife at one of the many watering holes.

largest city and capital of Cambodia

From the main Mekong channel at Tan Chau you will travel down the canals and backwaters by local ferry boat to the town of Chau Doc. Here you will experience a trishaw ride around the town and see a colourful market bearing all the products of the region. You will also visit a Cham tribal village and a catfish farm. After lunch you will head for the Cambodian border. At the border formalities are likely to take a few hours but, once completed, the vessel will cruise up the broad Mekong channel to moor just outside Phnom Penh, the largest city and capital of Cambodia.

French colonial architecture in cambodia

After being moored overnight near Cai Be you can take another junk the following morning to visit the floating markets, inspect the French colonial architecture, a brick and pottery factory and a local rice paper manufacturer. After you return to the vessel for lunch the remainder of the day will be spent cruising the Mekong Delta.

Mekong exhibits in cambodia

The lower Mekong exhibits pronounced seasonal variations in flow, reflecting rainfall patterns~ Water levels are lowest in April and May; at this time, many water bodies in the inundation zone are isolated, and the smaller tributaries tend to dry out. With the onset of the monsoon rains in late May, almost the entire region is transformed into a sheet of muddy water. Rivers, tributaries and numerous small ponds, oxbows and ditches are engulfed. The river starts to rise shortly after the onset of the monsoon, and attains its maximum level in September or October. It then falls rapidly until December and slowly thereafter to reach its lowest level in April. Extensive flooding takes place on both banks, but the by-pass flow on the western bank escapes towards the Great Lake (site 2). The main channel also adds its flow to the waters of the Great Lake through the Tonle Sap River which reverses direction during the rising flood. The Great Lake thus acts as a natural flood retention basin, w

Mekong River Cruise Itinerary

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Travel by coach for a couple of hours from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to My Tho where you will board the Pandaw vessel. You will depart for Cai Be where you arrive mid-afternoon. A traditional junk will take you to explore the smaller waterways of this area showing the lifestyle of the local people and a visit to a former Imperial Residence where living descendents will welcome you into their ancestral home. Return to the Pandaw vessel and enjoy the first night with all the comforts and delights aboard the ship.

Vietnam & Cambodia Holidays and Trips

We are also able to assist our clients with other travel arrangements in Vietnam and Cambodia such as flights, accommodations and tours in conjunction with a Mekong River Cruise booking. Others are also welcome to utilise our knowledge and expertise. In order for us to put together a detailed itinerary and quote we ask for a small non-refundable deposit for our time which will be credited towards your trip if you do book with us.

French naval expedition in cambodia

In June 1866 a French naval expedition left the maritime port of Saigon, destination China, they did not follow the traditional route through the South China Sea, but instead headed up the Mekong into Cambodia. The purpose of their journey was to navigate a passage to Yunnan and in doing so open a new gateway for the colonial authorities to access the rich heartland of southern China. Although the expedition was to eventually reach China, their guest, as that of several subsequent French explorers, was doomed to ultimate failure. One European pioneer after another, in search of fame and fortune, struggled through the rapids of northern Cambodia only to meet, at the Cambodia-Lao border, the impenetrable barrier of the Khone Falls.

Accommodations and tours in cambodia

We are also able to assist our clients with other travel arrangements in Vietnam and Cambodia such as flights, accommodations and tours in conjunction with a Mekong River Cruise booking. Others are also welcome to utilise our knowledge and expertise. In order for us to put together a detailed itinerary and quote we ask for a small non-refundable deposit for our time which will be credited towards your trip if you do book with us.

Sandy-gravel bars of cambodia

The mainstream habitats range from sandy-gravel bars to deep pools up to loom deep and several kilometres long, interspersed with rocky rapids. in several places between the Lao border and Phnom Penh, the river divides into two or more channels, creating large islands and extensive sand banks. The Mekong receives the waters of its last major tributary, the Tools Sap, at Phnom Penh. Immediately below this confluence, the Mekong divides to form the Mekong and the Bassac (Song Hau Giang), the two major channels of the delta. The triangular delta, with its apex at Phnom Penh, forms a vast fertile plain covering 49,520 sq.km. Some 16,000 sq.km of this delta are within Kampuchea.

Great rivers of Asia, Mekong River

The Mekong River is one of the great rivers of Asia, ranking twelfth in the list of longest rivers of the world. It rises at about 5,000m in the Tanghla Shan Mountains, on the northeast rim of the great Tibetan Plateau, and flows for 4,200 km through or along the borders of six countries: China, Burma, Laos, Thailand, Kampuchea and Vietnam. In terms of mean annual discharge, the Mekong ranks sixth in the world. The total drainage basin of 783,000 sq.km includes 160,000 sq.km in China, 12,000 sq.km in Burma, and 611,000 sq.km in Laos, Kampuchea, Thailand and Vietnam (the lower Mekong basin).Approximately nine-tenths of Kampuchea (154,730 sq.km) lie within the lower Mekong basin. The river itself flows for 486 km across Kampuchean territory from the Lao border In the north to the Vietnamese border in the south. Leaving the southeast edge of the Korat Plateau in southern Laos and eastern Thailand, the Mekong plunges over the Khone Falls at the Laos-Kampuchea border and reaches the lowland

adventure passengers in cambodia

Whilst experiencing this adventure passengers are cushioned with the comforts of a home away from home onboard the ship. The spacious 15 square metre cabins are tastefully finished in traditional brass and teak but have all the necessary mod-cons including air-conditioning and private facilities. The dining delights onboard the ship add to your experience. Breakfast and lunch are buffet style whilst dinner is served at the tables. There is a range of food available to cater for those who want to experiment with some local dishes as well as for those that prefer to stick with the food they are used to or vegetarian options. The staff provide an exceptional level of service and care in a very friendly atmosphere. There is one staff member for every two guests. I should also mention that there is a never ending supply of bottled mineral water provided free of charge by the staff both on the ship and on excursions. Prices for the cruises are fully inclusive from start to finish in the true

Mekong River Cruises, A Luxury Adventure Holiday

Pandaw River Cruises currently has two boutique vessels plying the waters of the Mekong River in Vietnam and Cambodia with a third on the way later this year. In 2003 they were the first to attempt this extraordinary journey in its entirety surmounting complex bureaucratic and navigational obstacles. I recently had the pleasure of experiencing one of these magnificent river trips. Apart from the fact that, as with all cruises, you only need to unpack and pack once the Mekong River is a highly practical shipping connection between Saigon in Vietnam and Siem Reap in Cambodia. There is no longer any need to endure bumpy roads and checking in and out of hotels. On these extremely comfortable Pandaw ships you can seamlessly link your time experiencing what interests you in Vietnam with the major tourist attractions in Cambodia including the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh and the incredible Angkor Wat complex near Siem Reap. During the 8-Day/7-Night journey you will have many opportunities to ex

capital city cambodia mekong river

Prices for the cruises are fully inclusive from start to finish in the true sense of the word. Apart from the expected inclusions of accommodation, meals and transport they also include transfers from Saigon or Seam Riep to the cruise starting point and from the point of cruise completion, drinks onboard including locally brewed alcoholic drinks and all daily shore excursions (including entrance fees) that are organised by Pandaw. The only additional costs are gratuities, imported alcoholic drinks and beverages, (e.g. wine), laundry (if required), visa costs and the greatest travel bugbear of all these days, fuel surcharges.

National Sport Training Center, cambodia

Contact Person: Mr. UK SETHECHEAT, Director Telephone: (855) 12 871 556 (855) 12 871 556 Fax: (855) 23 212 512 Address: National Olympic Stadium , Swimming pool (A). e-Mail: sokyisamtkd@yahoo.com

Student Physical Education and Sport Department cmabodia

Contact Person: Mr. PRUM BUN YI, Director Telephone: (855) 12 989 022 (855) 12 989 022 Fax: (855) 23 212 512 Address: National Olympic Stadium e-Mail: bunyi_noeel@yahoo.com

National Institute of Sport and Physical Education, cambodia

Contact Person: Mr. LAH SALAKHAN, Director Telephone: (855) 23 213 604 (855) 23 213 604 Fax: (855) 23 212 512 Address: #152, Preah Norodom Blvd., Phnom Penh.

Sport and Physical Education Department, cambodia

Contact Person: Mr. YEM ODDOM, Director Telephone: (855) 12 930 177 (855) 12 930 Fax: (855) 23 212 512 Address: Olympic Stadium

Directorate General of Youth and Sport, cambodia

Contact Person: Mr. LAK SAM ATH,Director General Telephone: (855) 23 213 540 (855) 23 213 540 Fax: (855) 23 213 540 Address: #152, Preah Norodom Blvd., Phnom Penh. e-Mail: 0128959@mobitel.com.kh

Cultural Relations and Scholarship Department of ministry of education cambodia

Contact Person: Mr. YANG YANO, Director Telephone: (855) 23 426 951 (855) 23 426 951 Fax: (855) 23 426 951 Address: #169, Preah Norodom Blvd., Phnom Penh.e-Mail: yangyano@camnet.com.kh

Administration Department of ministry of education cambodia

Contact Person: Mr. KY TOUCH, Director Telephone: (855) 23 360 233 (855) 23 360 233 Fax: (855) 23 212 512 Address: #80, Preah Norodom Blvd., Phnom Penh.

Directorate General of Administration and Finance of mininstry of education in cambodia

Contact Person: H.E Mr. IN THE,Director General Telephone: (855) 23 723 482 (855) 23 723 482 : (855) 23 212 512 Address: #80, Preah Norodom Blvd., Phnom Penh. I

Projects of Cambodia Education Organization

Built a New Vocational School Distributed F ood to Families Built a W ater Reservoir in Tang Kroes village, Krang Levea Commune Provided F amily Assistance D onated Text B ooks , School Supplies, Reference Books and Dictionaries to Students and Teachers Rebuilt a Public School in Tang Kroes Involved in Rebuilding a Public School i n Ta Kro Assisted in Rebuilding a Public School in Krang Levea Built a New Vocational School in Krang Levea Provide daily meals and hygiene products for students Supply classroom computers More projects to come!

Accomplishments of Cambodia Education Organization

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Many accomplishments have been made for the children and by the and teachers adults in the CEO organization. Children can now enjoy participating in spelling bee contests, soccer games and vocational education.

Overview of Cambodia Education Organization (CEO)

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Funding for the CEO comes primarily from generous contributions provided by Mike and Connie Dollaghan and other private donors living in and around Longmont, Colorado, USA. Active members of the organization live in Cambodia and the United States. Please Contact Us if you would like to obtain more information, become a sponsor, or donate to the CEO cause.Please browse at all our Projects and Events that continue to occur over the years.

Mission of Cambodia Education Organization (CEO)

CEO really encourages students to avoid drinking, gambling, smoking both on and off the property of the CEO facility and especially when out in any public areas. Assist students to build relationships with US students through correspondence and expose the students to higher technology education. Help students in the district learn English and computer skills. Practice self-discipline in school attendance and in study habits. Teach youths to understand good advice, and to stay out of trouble. Build new libraries for general public education. Furnish teachers and students with school supplies, computers and textbooks used to study English and learn computer skills. Provide meals before school, personal hygiene supplies, and basic medicine to students. Offer humanitarian assistance to elderly, handicapped, widows, orphans, and malnourished infants. Help people who face difficult situations who lack food or health screening. Explain to parents the importance of improved hygiene in the fami

Charter of Cambodia Education Organization (CEO)

In the fall of 2001, eight individuals involved in various humanitarian projects decided to organize themselves as the Cambodia Education Organization (CEO). Five members in Cambodia and three in the United States volunteered to begin the group.The CEO today remains a small, direct, person- to- person charity effort. In the future it may broaden the scope of its work. For the time being, the participants are happy to be helping in a focused effort where results are easy to monitor and the benefits to the community are clear.

Cambodia Education Organization in cambodia

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The Cambodia Education Organization (CEO) is a private, non-profit, non-political, non-religious organization established to help educate children in Tang Kroes village and Krang Levea Commune in Kampong Chhnang Province, Cambodia. The two villages are about two kilometers apart and the village of Krang Levea has a population of 5000 people. Kampong Chhnang Province is a directly northwest of Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia.

Zaid Hamid on Royal News-17th July, 2010- Balochistan's Crisis

Sex Trafficking in Cambodia

anderson cooper reports about sex slavery in Cambodia

UN and Royal Government move forward with five year assistance plan Millions of Cambodians to benefit

The UN and the Royal Government of Cambodia signed a five-year development assistance plan for 2011-2015. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance H.E. Keat Chhon and UN Resident Coordinator Douglas Broderick, as well as the heads of the 23 UN agencies operating in Cambodia, signed the “UN Development Assistance Framework, 2011-2015”, providing a basis for the planning and coordination of all UN programme activities in Cambodia over the five years leading up to 2015.The UN Country Team in Cambodia is one of the largest UN country presences globally, with 23 specialised agencies, funds and programmes and just under 1,000 staff implementing projects in every province in the country. United Nations operations have annually contributed about USD100 million of development aid to Cambodia in recent years.“The UN in Cambodia looks forward to continuing to work with the Royal Government toward reaching that day when Cambodia announces that the Cambodia Millennium Development

Information Technology Exhibition in cambodia

National Information Development Authority (NIDA) teaming up with International Data Group company announced in press conference at Le Royal hotel that they will host fourth information technology exhibition at Mondiyal center on April 4-6, 2008. Mr. Pu Lyvuth, general secretary of NIDA, said that the display will be a place to show international products and it is the forum for information researchers and specialists to share experience and to develop this field.

Over 5000 cambodian people apply to work in Korea

At Mult-technique Institute of Cambodia, over 5000 people asked for the application form for a test to work in Korea on 8 May. Some candidates have joint the Korean language training course, but some haven't.An War, the management board at Satko Korean Languages Center said that his center sent 1380 students to take the application form which all of them have experienced a test already. He added that he did not send the unqualified students to take the application form because ti wastes the money since the application form costs 30$ each.

Cambodian Workers run to work at neighboring Countries

Through the reporting of Ministry of Labor represented that there were many Cambodian decided to leave home to work in neighboring countries like Malaysia, Korea and Thailand. Some Cambodian workers in those countries were illegal because the private companies did not accompany with the Ministry of Labor. In the reporting wrote that in Malaysia from 1998 to April 2007, there were 8.966 Cambodian workers including 7.042 ladies and 4.349 ladies works as house servant who received $120 average salary. And Cambodia got $300.000 per year from Malaysia. In Korea from 2003 until today, there were 3.399 Cambodian workers, 469 ladies who received $800 average salary and Cambodia got $8.150.000 per year from Korea. In Thailand in 2006, there were 37.142 Cambodian workers including 130.000 illegal people and the average salary is $150. Involving in this illegal, the Ministry of Labor fired 30 brought Cambodian worker companies because those companies did not give enough money and the wrong techni

Thailand food and fruit exhibition in Cambodia

Department of Export Promotion of Thailand held a food and fruit exhibition at Paragon supermarket on 5 May to promote the fruits from Chanthakbori, Rakyong, and Trat province.Pon Sorsak, Ministry of Commerce's secretary of state said that the exhibition opening ceremony that the exhibition will start from 5 to 9 May in commercial relationship between Cambodia and Thailand that shows the progress of bilateral business. Pon Sorsak added that Cambodia now has both political and economic stability that is good for doing business and investment.

American investors study business environment in Cambodia

Staff of Ministry of Economic and Finance said that the American embassador led a delegation of American investors to meet Kea Chhun, Minister of Economic and Finance to study the businees environment in Cambodia.In the delegation, there are 10 companies that want to invest in Cambodia on energy and telecommunication.The American investors want to invest in Cambodia seeing the political stability, and the annual 10% economic increase rate.

1.5 Million Cambodians Handed Mobile Phone

The number of Cambodian who used the mobile phone were increased 1.5 million in 2006 and it will be more increased in 2007, this is according to the survey of Australia Telecommunication research grope. According to the Communication PTY LTD Company showed that the network of mobile phone had been increasing about 40% for a year and there were 42.000 phone numbers were sold. Though this is good information and enhancement to the increasing of foreign investors, the cost of internet service is very high. The price of internet service will be cheaper if the Ministry of Post and Telecommunication installed fiber-optic cables throughout the country.

Prah Vihear Temple’s Gate Closes in cambodia

Prah Vihear Province: Prah Vihear authorities decided to close the gate of Prah Vihear temple on Sunday shortly after more than 140 of Thai people demonstrated by shouting loudly in front of the temple about 500 meters. The closing avoids any confrontation and keep security both for sides. “We do not know when it opens,” an interior official said. The close affects Khmer people living there because there are not tourists any more. Khmer border officer said that the demonstrators are against the listing of Prah Vihear temple as the world treasure.

Cambodia not Face Food Shortage

Addressing at a ground breaking ceremony at Tom Nub pagoda in Kampongthom province, Prime Minister Hun Sen on Wednesday said that Cambodia does not face serious food shortage like some countries on the world. “Cambodia is an agricultural country and as many as 85 percent of Cambodia are farmer”, said the PM.

English Foreigner Dyes in Guesthouse in cambodia

An English male foreigner was found dead in a room of Beong Kalosva guesthouse in the morning located in Tibuon village, Sangkat IV, Khan Mitapeap, and Sihanouk vile. The guesthouse owner did not allow journalists to enter to observe the scene because he was afraid of disinformation report. The dead foreigner was known as I ain Hoemming, 28, held passport No 30246134. He had come to stay in Sihanouk vile for a month.

20% of Cambodian Children under five years old, died due to sanitation matter

Each year, about 20% of children under five years old, died because of lacking sanitation. Mr. Yem Chhai Ly, Rural Development secretary, said about 10 millions of Cambodian have no access to sanitation. In 1998, only 9% could get access to hygiene which was badly low and increased to 16% in 2006, if compares to that of ASEAN countries. Owing to this problem, Rural Development Ministry has strongly determined that in 2015, 50% of people in rural areas will be able to use clean water including, lavatory construction.

75% of women suffered from cigarette smoke in cambodia

Recently, about 75% of women have affected by cigarette smoke and if there is no effective principles in using tobacco among females, there will be a dramatical tobacco using increase in them. Regarding to a research, it shows that there is about 75% of women suffered by cigarette smoke everyday especially from their surroundings. Therefore, the law concerning to tobacco checking defines that the government values two main points toward women. First, give them none cigarette smoke environment and their right to live in none smoke surroundings. The second is to prevent them from any harm by cigarette smoker.

70% died due to smoking in developing countries in cambodia

Since there is 70% of the dead due to smoking, government must adopt a draft on Tobacco Checking in order to decrease this serious concern. Owing to a report from World Health Organization in 2005, at least 5 million people have died every year because of tobacco using and 70% of them are from developing countries such as Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, and so on. The same report has warned that during 2020-2030, the number of the dead will dramatically increase over 50%. It means that there will be 10 million people die related to tobacco harm. Regarding to WHO, Cambodians have spent 70 million dollars per year on cigarette and about 90% of patients are suffered by lung cancer. So far there have been more than 10 cigarette fatories and over 200 brands of cigarette in Cambodia.

Among 1,000 people, only 2 donate blood in cambodia

Every year about 30,000 blood stocks are necessarily needed to save human life in any hospital around Cambodia. Blood donation is a precious humanitarian activity for saving the life, said Morm Bunheng, Health ministry secretary of state. According to a report from National Blood Donor Center, there are only 30% of volunteer in blood donation; in average only 2 among 1000 residents have donated their blood. The same report has showed that unless two among 100 volunteer, it can not sufficiently response to the requirement.

Traditional medicine to cure illness in cambodia

Having similar idea and with more than ten years experience, Mr PAV Sabouth, the healer, said that Cambodian citizen buy remedy, for they can afford the price and they can find it in any places around the village or home. He adds that the victim come to my house when the doctor has no ability to cure them. “I used to go to hospital many times but it is useless; in contrast, my illness is getting better when I use remedy, such as plant and animal products”, Uncle Sreng Heng at Toul Sangka said. Having been cured by traditional medicine, Ms, Sann Hang, said that “it is not expensive and it has good quality”. It is still a big debate about using modern medicine and traditional medicine to cure illness. Although some people believe in using old remedy, the opponent party claims that modern medicine spends short time and it takes less risk to use it because it is world-wide used. With opposite opinion toward her career, Ms, NANG Nary, remedy seller, said that, either modern or traditional m

Khmer traditional medicine in cambodia

With long, small black appearance, lengthy purple branch color, it looks like wild bamboo which make most people bewilder that it is useless; instead it is used as a necessary plant for decreasing temperature in human being as well as being helpful for many other diseases. Khmer traditional medicine is used almost in all areas in Cambodia, especially in rural area where the traditional custom is strongly applying. It has been well-known for all type of people, young, old, poor, single and married people since Angkorean period. The remedy has been extracted from vine, small plants, tree, which has totally 90 difference kind of plants and it has been taking from all provinces, such as kompong Speur, Kompong Chhnang, Pur Sat, Kompong Thom, Kompong Cham and Battambang Province. Besides, Animal is an effective remedy in curing illness; however it is banned and is not allowed because it leads to animal extinction. Within strong belief of plant, healer, LY Bounarith, said that, the old medici

Qualitative study of women in cambodia

ILO has released a small qualitative study of women who left their jobs in the garment industry during the economic crisis to work in the entertainment sector. The study seeks to better understand the work situation of these women, including their vulnerability to HIV/AIDS in order to identify avenues for practical assistance to reduce their HIV-related vulnerabilities. The study is based on qualitative interviews with 16 ex-factory workers who were laid off during the economic crisis, and who were working in the entertainment sector and engaging in commercial sex in Phnom Penh to supplement their income. The insights of the interviews were synthesized into case studies addressing common themes: the women's standard of living during childhood; their experiences in the garment sector, the entertainment sector, and as indirect sex workers; changes in their standard of living in the different occupations; notable impacts of the economic downturn; and condom use with clients and non-c

Cambodia as a player in education

ILO has released a small qualitative study of women who left their jobs in the garment industry during the economic crisis to work in the entertainment sector. The study seeks to better understand the work situation of these women, including their vulnerability to HIV/AIDS in order to identify avenues for practical assistance to reduce their HIV-related vulnerabilities. The study is based on qualitative interviews with 16 ex-factory workers who were laid off during the economic crisis, and who were working in the entertainment sector and engaging in commercial sex in Phnom Penh to supplement their income. The insights of the interviews were synthesized into case studies addressing common themes: the women's standard of living during childhood; their experiences in the garment sector, the entertainment sector, and as indirect sex workers; changes in their standard of living in the different occupations; notable impacts of the economic downturn; and condom use with clients and non-c

Nokia launches in Cambodia

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NOKIA plans to launch its first office in Cambodia today in a bid to ‘bring it closer’ to the domestic population after seeing regional sales decline in the second quarter, compared to last year. Nokia’s Indochina general manager, William Hamilton-Whyte, said yesterday that the new office, to be opened in Delano Tower, Veal Vong commune, Phnom Penh, is aimed at building both brand and market awareness for the Finnish firm. “The new office brings us closer to the Cambodian market,” he said at the capital’s InterContinental Hotel.Initially employing four people, the office hopes to help boost domestic distribution of Nokia handsets. The firm was the market leader for sales of mobile handsets in Cambodia, he said. Nokia’s worldwide operating profit for the second quarter declined 15 percent year on year, but still totalled €660 million (US$849 million) according to an interim results report released yesterday.Its Asia-Pacific second-quarter sales declined to $1.986 billion, 2 percent less

OSK Indichina Limited cambodia

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Sacom Bank Phnom Penh Branch cambodia

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Hwang DBS Commercial Bank. combodia

#61-64, Preah Norodom Blvd cirner steet 306, Sangkat Boeung Keng kang1, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh. Tel: (855-23) 218 866 (855-23) 218 866 Fax: (855-23) 220 108 E-mail: Website: http://www.hwangdbs.com.kh

Rural Development Bank cambodia

#9, 07 rd., Sangkat Chaktomuk, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Tel: (855-23) 220 810 (855-23) 220 810 220 811 Fax: (855-23) 722 388 E-mail: rdb@online.com.kh

PHSME Specialized Bank Ltd. cambodia

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#74, Norodom Blvd., Sangkat Chey Chumneas, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Tel: (855-23) 219 243 (855-23) 219 243 219 245 Fax: (855-23) 219 185 E-mail: pengheng@camnet.com.kh

PHSME Specialized Bank Ltd. cambodia

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#74, Norodom Blvd., Sangkat Chey Chumneas, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Tel: (855-23) 219 243 (855-23) 219 243 ,219 245 Fax: (855-23) 219 185 E-mail: pengheng@camnet.com.kh

Cambodia Development Specialized Bank

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#25,St.222, Sangkat Boeung Raing, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Tel: (855-23) 212 126 (855-23) 212 126 Fax: (855-23) 212 125 E-mail: info@cdb.com.kh

First Investment Specialized Bank in Cambodia

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#72, Preah Sihanouk Blvd., Sangkat Tonle Bassak, Khan Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Tel: (855-23) 222 281 (855-23) 222 281 Fax: (855-23) 222 281 E-mail: service@fibank.com.kh Website: http://www.fibank.com.kh/

BEST SPECIALIZED BANK cambodia

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Fifth Floor, Nº 66, Norodom Blvd., Sangkat Chey Chomnas, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh. Tel: (855-23) 227 555 (855-23) 227 555 Fax: (855-23) 214 717

ANCO Specialized Bank cambodia

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#20, St. 217, Sangkat Veal Vong, Khan 7 Makara, Phnom Pehn, Cambodia. Tel: (855-92) 899 065 (855-92) 899 065 Fax: (855-23) 993 133

Lucky Supermarket phnum penh

Lucky Supermarket 023 215 229 Phnom Penh Nº. 160, Preah Sihanouk Blvd

Beletie International Institute, cambodia

Beletie International Institute, #25A, St.105, Boeng Prolit, Khan 7 Makara,Phnom Penh, Cambodia. info@beltei.edu.kh

National University of Management cambodia

National University of Management Street 96(Christopher Howes Street), Phnom Penh

Western university cambodia

Western university #15, Street 528, Sangkat Boeungkok I, Khan Toul Kork, Phnom Penh, CAMBODIA

Newten Thilay School cambodia

Newten Thilay School #100, St.19 S/K Chey Chumneas, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Zaman International School cambodia

Zaman International School 2843 3 Sangkat Tonle Basak, Khan Chamkar Morn, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

iic university of technology cambodia

iic university of technology Building 650, sNational Road 2, Sankat Chak Angre Krom, Khan Mean Chey, Phnom Penh

Chamroeun University of Poly-Technology cambodia

Chamroeun University of Poly-Technology #88, Street 350 Sangkat Toul Svay Prey I Khan Chakarmon Phnom Penh CAMBODIA.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS CAMBODIA

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS Street 217 (Moniret), Phum Trea, Sangkat Steung Mean Chey, Khan Mean Chey, Phnom Penh

University of Cambodia

University of Cambodia #143, Preah Norodom Boulevard, phnom penh

Combodian Mekong University

Combodian Mekong University #9B, Street 271, Sangkat Tek Thla, Khan Sen Sok, Phnom Penh

The Royal University of Phnom Penh

The Royal University of Phnom Penh Russian Federation Boulevard, Toul Kork, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Western University Cambodia

Western University #3, Street 528, Sangkat Boeung Kok I,Khan Toul Kork, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Norton university cambodia

Norton university Corner St. 118 & 19 & 130, Sangkat Phsar Chas, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, CAMBODIA

Prek Leap National School of Agriculture of cambodia

Prek Leap National School of Agriculture Russey Keo, P.O. Box 1319, Phnom Penh Road 6A, Prek Leap, Russey Keo, Phnom Penh,

The Royal University of Phnom Penh

The Royal University of Phnom Penh Russian Federation Boulevard, Toul Kork, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS Street 217 (Moniret), Phum Trea, Sangkat Steung Mean Chey, Khan Mean Chey, Phnom Penh

Paññasastra University of Cambodia

Paññasastra University of Cambodia, No. 184, Maha Vithei Preah Norodom Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Humain Resources University, Cambodia

Humain Resources University Building 2, Street 163, Sangkat Olympic Khan Chamkamorn, Phnom Penh

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Free English learning in cambodia

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Sacom Bank Phnom Penh Branch.

#60, Preah Norodom Blvd., Sangkat Cheychumnas, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh. Tel: (855-23) 223 422 (855-23) 223 422

OSK Indichina Limited cambodia

Nº 263, Preah Ang Duong Street, Sangkat Wat Phnom, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh. Tel: (855-23) 992 833 (855-23) 992 Fax: (855-23) 991 822 Website: http://www.osk.com.kh

ANGKOR CAPITAL BANK CAMBODIA

#262, Preah Norodom Blvd., Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh. Tel: (855-23) 993 168 (855-23) 993 168 Fax: (855-23) 994 168 Website: http://www.angkorcapitalbank.com E-mail info@angkorcapitalbank.com

PHNOM PENH COMMERCIAL BANK

Nº 767-769, Preah Monivong Blvd., Sangkat Boeng Trobek, Khan Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh. Tel: (855-23) 999 500 (855-23) 999 500 Fax: (855-23) 999 508 E-mail: Website: http://www.ppcb.com.kh

BOOYOUNG KHMER BANK cambodiaci

Nº 86-88, Preah Norodom Blvd., Sangkat Chaktomuk, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh. Tel: (855-23) 222 900 (855-23) 222 900 Fax: (855-23) 214 736 E-mail: info@bkb.com.kh

KOOKMIN BANK CAMBODIA PLC cambodia

Address: #55,214 St., Sangkat Boeung Raing, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh. Tel: (855-23) 999 302 (855-23) 999 302 Fax: (855-23) 999 304

MARUHAN Japan Bank Plc., cambodia

Address: Nº 83, Preah Norodom Blvd., Sangkat Phsar Thmey3, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh. Tel: (855-23) 999 010 (855-23) 999 010 999 024 Fax: (855-23) 999 011 Email: info@maruhanjapanbank.com Website: http://www.maruhanjapanbank.com

Bank for Investment and Development of Cambodia

Nº 335, Preah Monivong Blvd., Sangkat Oreussey 4, Khan 7 Makara, Phnom Penh. Tel: (855-23) 210 440 (855-23) 210 440 Fax: (855-23) 220 511 E-mail: info@pibank.com.kh Website: http://www.pibank.com.kh

India Bank Phnom Penh Branch. cambodia

10C Nº254(F4-R01)Monivong Bvld.,Sangkat Boeung Raing, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh. Tel: (855-23) 219 364 (855-23) 219 364 Fax: (855-23) 219 354

Shinhan Khmer Bank Limited. cambodia

Nº 277, Norodom Bvld., Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Khan Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh. Tel: (855-23) 727 381 (855-23) 727 381 Fax: (855-23) 727 383

CamKo Bank Limited. cambodia

Nº 81, Norodom Bvld., Sangkat Phsar Thmei III, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh. Tel: (855-23) 224 660 (855-23) 224 660 Fax: (855-23) 224 661-2 Website: http:// www.camkobank.com

ANZ Royal Bank Cambodia

#20FE-EO, Kramoun Sar St., Phsar Thmey I, Daun Penh, Cambodia. Tel: (855-92) 230 139 (855-92) 230 139 Fax: (855-23) 221 309 E-mail: ecc@anzroyal.com Website: http://www.anzroyal.com

Acleda Bank Plc. cambodia

#61, Preah Monivong Blvd., Sangkat Sreh Chork, Khan Daunpenh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Tel: (855-23) 364619 (855-23) 364619 214634 Fax: (855-23) 364914 E-mail: acledabank@acledabank.com.kh Website: http://www.acledabank.com.kh

Vattanac Bank cambodia

#89, Preah Norodom Blvd, Sangkat Boeung Raing, Khan Daun Penh, Phom Penh, Cambodia. Tel: (855-23) 212727 (855-23) 212727 Fax: (855-23) 216687 E-mail: CSC@vattanacbank.com Website: http://www.vattanacbank.com

Union Commercial Bank Plc. in cambodia

#61, 130 Road, Sangkat Phsar Chass, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Tel: (855-23) 427995 (855-23) 427995 218682 Fax: (855-23) 427997 E-mail ucb@bigpond.com.kh Website: http://www.ucb.com.kh

Singapore Banking Corporation

#68,Samdechpann St., Sangkat Boeung Raing, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Tel: (855-23) 217771 (855-23) 217771 217772, 211211 Fax: (855-23) 212121 E-mail: info@sbc-bank.com Website: http://www.sbc-bank.com

May Bank Phnom Penh Branch

#4B, Street 114 (Kramoun Sar), Sangkat Phsar Thmey I, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh,Cambodia. Tel: (855-23) 210255 (855-23) 210255 Fax: (855-23) 210099 Email: mbb@camnet.com.kh Website: http://www.maybank2u.com

Krung Thai Bank Public Co.Ltd.P.Penh Branch

#149, 215 rd., Sangkat Phsar Depo I, Khan Tuolkok Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Tel: (855-23) 366005 (855-23) 366005 428737 Fax: (855-23) 428737 E-mail: ktb@online.com.kh

Foreign Trade Bank of Cambodia

Address: #03, Kramoun Sar, Sangkat Phsar Thmey I, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Tel: (855-23) 724466 (855-23) 724466 723866, 722466 Fax: (855-23) 426108, 425410 E-mail: ftb@camnet.com.kh Website: http://www.ftbbank.com

First Commercial Bank Phnom Penh Branch

#66,Preah Norodom Blvd., Sangkat Chey Chumneas, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Tel: (855-23) 210027 (855-23) 210027 , 210028 Fax: (855-23) 210029 E-mail: fcbpp@online.com.kh

Cambodian Public Bank Ltd.

#23, Kramoun Sar St. Sangkat Phsar Thmey II, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Tel: (855-23) 214 111/222 880 Fax: (855-23) 222 887 E-mail: campucsc@campubank.com.kh Website: http://www.campubank.com.kh

Cambodia Mekong Bank Public Ltd.

Address: #06, Preah Monivong Blvd, Sangkat Srah Chak, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Tel: (855-23) 217112 (855-23) 217112 Fax: (855-23) 217122 E-mail: ho.mailbox@mekongbank.com

Cambodian Commercial Bank Ltd.

#26, Preah Monivong Blvd, Sangkat Phsar Thmey II, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Tel: (855-23) 426145 (855-23) 213601, 213602 Fax: (855-23) 426116 E-mail CCBPP@online.com.kh Website: http://www.ccb-cambodia.com

Canadia Bank PLC. in cambodia

Address: # 265-267-269, Preah Ang Duong St., Sangkat Watt Phnom, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Tel: (855-23) 215284 (855-23) 215284 215286 Fax: (855-23) 427064 E-mail: canadia@camnet.com.kh Website: http://www.canadiabank.com.kh

Cambodia Asia Bank Ltd. in cambodia

Address: #439, Preah Monivong Blvd, Sangkat Boeung Prolit, Khan 7 Makara, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Tel: (855-23) 220000 (855-23) 220000 722105 Fax: (855-23) 426628 E-mail: cab@cab.com.kh Website: http://www.cab.com.kh

Advanced Bank of Asia Ltd. in cambodia

Address: #148, Preah Sihanouk Blvd, Sangkat Boeung Kengkang I, Khan Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Tel: (855-23) 225 333 (855-23) 225 333 Fax: (855-23) 216 333 Email: info@ababank.com.kh Website: http://www.ababank.com

Choeung Ek , famous memorial in cambodia

About 12kmh south of the city. It is the famous memorial built to commemorate the victims of the Khmer rouge. More than 10,000 people were killed at Choeung Ek and were buried in mass grave. Most were brought there after being tortured in Toul Sleng prison.

Oudong outside Phnom Penh in cambodia

The site of the old Capital between 1618 to 1866 , Oudong is on a large hill 40km north of Phnom Penh off Road No 5. It was largely destroyed during the war. Little remains of the canals, terraces, bridges and approximately 100 pagodas created by Khmers who want to pay homage to the remains of former Kings. It is pleasant half-day trip that takes you into the scenic countryside outside Phnom Penh . Several buses per day leave from south-west corner of Central Market and the fee is about 4,500r.

Kien Svay or Koki Beach

Refers to the beach on the Mekong River in Kien Svay district, just 30mn east on Road No 1. Hundreds of wooden picnic platforms line the shore and float on a lake. Vendors offer a variety of local delicacies especially on weekend.

The Mekong River in cambodia

Mekong River has its source in China and flows down to Myanmar , Thailand , Laos , Cambodia and Vietnam . It crosses Cambodia from the North to the South about 600khs. At Phnom Penh , the Mekong river bursts in to 4 branches: the Upper Mekong, the Lower Mekong (Tonle Bassak), Tonle Sap and dry season the water reverses direction and flows back to Mekong and flows to the sea.

Koh Dach, traditional silk weaving village of handicraft production

Is the name of an island, about 30km on the Mekong River and about 15kms northeast of Phnom Penh, Koh Dach is the traditional silk weaving village of handicraft production, dying and weaving silk on old looms, pottery, osier craft work, wood carving, painting and Jeweler's cutting.

Mekong Island in cambodia

Mekong Island is the name given to an amusement park built on Oknhatey Island . There is a model Khmer village, a farm, handicraft production and a zoo featuring elephants, tiger and snakes. On Sundays there are also traditional dance and music shown in a Khmer style hall.

Prek Leap Restaurants Road

The unique and the longest restaurants road in Asia . Over 4km of many specialties restaurants alongside of the Mekong river. Situated only a few minutes away, it begins just on the other side of the Japanese Bridge where scores of restaurants line the road, most serving Khmer and Chinese food. A couple of kilometers further lie several little roadside corn stands and tables.

Chroy Changva , Muslim community area

There is a quiet Muslim community living in a fishing village, there on the land which lies between the “Tonle Sap” and “ Mekong River ” before they fuse. The village can be reached by turning sharp right after crossing the Chroy Chongvar Bridge . There is also an old Spanish church north of the bridge. Route 6 starts at the bridge.

Attractions around Phnom Penh

There are several attractions around Phnom Penh that make good day trips out of the capital, although they are quiet low key when compared with other parts of the country.

Wat Ounalom , headquarters of the Buddhist faith

Is headquarters of the Buddhist faith and again had to be rebuilt after the Khmer Rouge destroyed it.It is another one of Phnom Penh 's five original temples(1422).

Wat Botum in cambodia

Located just northwest of the intersection of Sothearos and Sihanouk Blvd. , this wat is one of the city's original temples. It was founded in 1422 by King Ponhea Yat. It took its current name in 1865 and its present structure in 1937. The wat compound is crowded with ornate stupas.

Wat Neak Kravorn in cambodia

Was inaugurated in 1967, the vihear houses some very unique wall painting. Located west on Pochentong Blvd. adorns the western skyline of Boeung Kak Lake .

Wat Langka in phnum penh

Wat Langka By the Independence Monument , is one of Phnom Penh 's five original wats (1422). First established as a sanctuary for the holy Writings and a meeting place for Cambodian and Sri Langkan monks, the wat was named in honor of these meetings. The temple was almost totally destroyed by the Khmer rouge.

Phsar Toul Tom Poung market

Phnom Penh has many of local standard markets. If you take the time to thoroughly investigate, most things can be found in those markets. It is worth taking time to walk as Phsar Tmei. The huge yellow domed is the place to pick up gold and silver jewelry. Phsar Toul Tom Poung market (Russian Market) offers antique collectors of genuine article. Other markets such Old Market (Phsar Chas. Phsar Orussei and Phsar Olympic) have fewer items of interests to the tourists.

Corner of St.113 & 350 in phnum penh

This was a central torture chamber of the Khmer rouges during their years in power. Pol Pot's men hastily converted what was a high school into a place of unimaginable suffering for some 20,000 victims (corner of St.113 & 350).

Central torture chamber of the Khmer rouges

This was a central torture chamber of the Khmer rouges during their years in power. Pol Pot's men hastily converted what was a high school into a place of unimaginable suffering for some 20,000 victims (corner of St.113 & 350).

View of the confluence of the Mekong River

The View of the confluence of the Mekong River and the Tonle Sap is geographically unique and the area opposite of the Royal Palace . There are parks, pubs, Western restaurants, shops and tourist boats line the way. Walking or cyclo ride along the River front is a must

National Museum of cambodia

Located just north of the Royal Palace, this truly fabulous museum set inside a beautiful traditional red pavilion built in 1917-18 is exclusively dedicated to Khmer arts.There are many artifacts from the pre-Angkor as well as Angkor period on display. One of the most prestigious is a statue of the great God-King Jayavarman VII who ruled Angkor from 1181 to 1201 and was responsible for many of the architectural wonders.

Silver pagoda in phnum penh

Silver pagoda : Located within the Royal Palace compound, the Silver Pagoda is so named because of its flood which is made up to 5,000 silver tiles. All displays inside are hundred of Royal gifts received by the Royal families over the years. Among the treasures are a solid gold Buddha encrusted with 9.584 diamonds and weighing 90 kilos and a small 17 th century emerald and baccarat crystal Buddha. The compound also houses Wat Phnom Mondap, containing Buddha's footprint. The walls surrounding the compound the oldest part of the Palace are covered with frescos depicting episodes from the Khmer version of the Ramayana, the Reamker.

Official residence of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk, King of Cambodia

Built in 1866 by King Norodom, the Royal Palace still functions as the official residence of His Majesty Preah Bat Samdech Preah Norodom Sihanouk, King of Cambodia and Her Majesty Preah Reach Akha Mohesy Norodom Monineath Sihanouk, the Queen. The palace is open to visitors every day except Monday. Within the palace compound are the coronation hall; the entrance which houses a collection an open-air theatre for the Royal dance Troupe and a balcony for royal appearances, An open-air pavilion often used for entertaining and viewing of the King's movies and the King's private residence which houses a collection of Cambodian work from artists around the world. The architecturally in congruous Napoleon III pavilion shipped and reassembled in Cambodia was a gift of the French Empress Eugenie in the early 20 th century. Outside the south-east wall of the palace is the house of the white elephant traditionally used for special royal occasion including Royal births, Deaths or Weddings. T

Independent Monument in Cambodia

Designed by a Khmer architect Van Molyvann, the Independence Monument commemorates the end of Cambodia 's ruled by France in 1953. The naga-motif is one which can be seen in historic, cultural and modern-day business context, as a symbol of the country

Mekong River with four statues of Buddha in cambodia

Legend has it that, after a particularly high flood, a wealthy Khmer woman named Penh found a tree on the banks of the Mekong River with four statues of Buddha hidden inside. She built a temple in 1434 to house the sacred relics. TLegend has it that, after a particularly high flood, a wealthy Khmer woman named Penh found a tree on the banks of the Mekong River with four statues of Buddha hidden inside. She built a temple in 1434 to house the sacred relics. Today Wat Phnom remains the highest artificial hill in Phnom Penh and the center of many forms of the leisure activities.oday Wat Phnom remains the highest artificial hill in Phnom Penh and the center of many forms of the leisure activities.

Cultural and historical attractions of Phnom Penh

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Phnom Penh means Hill (Phnom) of lady Penh, who founded it in 1372, then the hill became the capital of the kingdom when the King Pohnea Yat settled 1431 after leaving the Angkor town. But the first establishment did not last long, the capital moved from one place to another. The capital Phnom Penh was the sixth, after Nokor Phnom, Angkor , Longvek, Srey Sunthor and Oudong. At the end of 19 th century the capital moved to Phom Penh again and still remain the same up to the present time. Situated at the confluence of the three great rivers “Chatomuk or four faces” of the Mekong, Tonle Sap, and Bassac and covers an area of 41 square kilometers, Phnom Penh is a major political, economic, cultural, communication and tourism center for home and world service. Phnom Penh offers several cultural and historical attractions. It is a charming mix of ancient monuments and modern landmarks which consists of five-star hotels and international standard entertainment centers.

Official e-Visa by Kingdom of Cambodia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has launched e-Visa, which enables you to apply for a Cambodia tourist visa online. Instead of applying through Cambodian Embassy, all you need to do is to complete the online application form and pay with your credit card. After receiving your Visa through email, print it out and bring it along when you travel to Cambodia.

Immigration formalities for cambodian visas

Immigration formalities are quicker when travelers already possess their visa. However Cambodia has very liberal visa regulations. For USD 20.- all travelers can obtain a tourist visa valid for 30 days upon arrival at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap airports, at the Bavet / Moc Bai border crossing coming from Ho Chi Minh City or at in Aranyaprathet (Poipet border crossing) and Trat (Hat Lay border crossing), coming from Thailand. A passport valid for at least six months beyond the end of the visit and one passport photo are needed. Visitors arriving overland from Laos (Veun Kham border crossing, not official yet) must obtain a visa prior to reaching the Cambodian border

Cambodia's monsoon climate

Cambodia's monsoon climate gives it two distinct seasons - a dry season from November and April followed by six months of rainy season. Rainfall is highest between May and June, and September and October. Temperatures can approach 40 degrees Celsius in April, while the coldest month is January.

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Glory of the Cambodian Empire

The 12th century glory of the Cambodian Empire was expressed in stone through the construction of the temple monument Angkor Wat and it is still considered the soul of the nation. All Cambodians delite in sharing this treasure with the world.

Ancient Kingdom of Cambodia

The ancient Kingdom of Cambodia is famous for the warm hospitality it extends to visitors from around the world. Visitors to our kingdom enter a country filled with spectacular temples, natural splindor, and world class resorts. However, it is the warmth and hospitality of the Cambodian people is what most often makes the deepest impression on visitors to this wonderful country.

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