Author: wheninphnompenh
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Phnom Penh’s Nail Bar: Keep the Pampering, Ditch the Toxins
What stands out upon entering street 310 between street 63 and Monivong Boulevard, is what’s missing — the stinging smell of polish, remover and other nail products. The Nail Bar opened by Sambath Lao who had frequently suffered from effects of chemicals at dodgy nail salons in Phnom Penh, just opens this month to satisfy the
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10 Cambodian Movies to Watch in 2018
In the past 5 years, Cambodian films have reached a new height, hit international cinemas, and attracted a great deal of attention from international audiences. Cambodian directors and producers are on the move to set a new stage for Cambodia talents to shine and show the world that it is certainly very possible to find
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Starbucks Cambodia adds two newest products till end of February
For those die-hard fans of Starbucks, you should know that for this New Year season, Starbucks Cambodia is complementing Starbucks signature Espresso Roast with sophisticated flavors like salted caramel and Okinawa brown sugar, expertly crafted into an assortment of exciting new beverages. From the start of January, Starbucks will offer the following beverages for a limited time,
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When in Phnom Penh’s Interview with Insidious’s Leigh Whannell and Lin Shaye
The latest installment of ‘Insidious’ franchise hit Cambodia today, filling theatres with audience’s screams and laughter. ‘Insidious: The last Key’ brings back the ghost hunting trio of Elise, Tucker, and Specs, to where it all started – Elise’s childhood home. In a two-part interview with When in Phnom Penh’s Sotheavy Nou, the writer/creator Leigh
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Hey globalistas, now you can plan your world domination
Massive offers from Emirates are here. Now Emirates encourages its passengers from Cambodia (Phnom Penh) to start planning their holidays in 2018 and explore thrilling destinations! You would need to book return tickets from Phnom Penh to any destination (via Emirates) from now till 29 Jan 2018 for your travel between 14 Jan and 14
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Costco-like store open in Phnom Penh this week
Throngs of Phnom Penh residents flocked to Makro today. When in Phnom Penh’s writer Sotheavy Nou said: “It’s a Thai company, but the products are all in Khmer and with riels. And, I would suggest coming on a week day because it’s so crowded that people who started to line up at noon, are still
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10 Best Photos from Water Festival 2017
1. Young Cambodians decorated their prateep’s (flower floats) before heading to a nearby pagoda to float them 2. The crowd at the riverside road, Sisowath Quay 3. The crowd in front of the Royal Palace of Cambodia 4. A couple watching a moving prateep or an illuminated float which says in Khmer “the Royal Palace”
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Khéma La Poste has launched in Phnom Penh!
As rapid urban growth in Phnom Penh coincides with gentrification of the capital city, the residents are also getting used to more and more culinary choices. The Thalias group has made its third major offering to the city of Phnom Penh by launching Khéma La Poste in October 2017. The deli is set in a
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6 facts about 100th A380 Cambodians should know
For those who have the opportunity to travel, Emirates recently celebrated and welcomed its 100th A380th aircraft, by far the largest aircraft in the world, into its fleet. Here are a few fun facts about Emirates’ A380th fleet that Cambodians should know before booking their flights to one of the 152 countries that Emirates flies
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Khmer Stories Spotlighted in Japan
By Sotheavy Nou Tokyo embraced Cambodia’s budding film industry with four of its youngest filmmakers to ever strut the red carpet of the 30th Tokyo International Film Festival(TIFF). Cambodian filmmakers Ly Polen, Sang Chanvisal, Sok Chanrado, and Neang Kavich, were nominated by the legendary Rithy Panh to showcase their short films in a program specially