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Clearly marked directions to a restroom at a Cambodian market? (Orange sign, up top) (@Psar Kandal) The times, they are a -changin'. And I'm not complaining. [If you are confused by this post's title, kindly seek out an Australian. :D ]

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This looks intriguing; From Helsinki to Phnom Penh: W E L C O M E ! Presentation series of Urban planning projects of students from Helsinki University of Technology. After our field work period in Phnom Penh in the spring 2009, we came up with various sustainable strategies for the growth of the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh. Be ...

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Cross-posted from Our Books web site: After about 5 years worth of illustration work, it's out! ------------------ A Cambodian Guide to Defending Land and Housing Rights Simple resources for a growing topic of concern in Cambodia. (English and Khmer) We're pleased to say the manual has hit the presses, with the help of the Centre ...

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Monivong / Sihanouk Boulevard, Gold Tower 42 construction. I wonder if they'll actually get up to 42 stories. Tags: cambodia,construction,crane,architecture

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Human rights advocates recently marked the 10 year anniversary of a grenade attack against opposition MP Sam Rainsy.  All over the newspapers. Do foreigners and politicians have to get injured to warrant this degree of attention? There is plenty of violence to be concerned about in Cambodia,  leveled at ordinary people ...

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