2022 Hun Sen Cup kicks off tomorrow
The competitive football season will officially kick-off tomorrow with the start of the 2022 Hun Sen Cup and yes Khmer Nights will be there to cover it. What is the 2022 Hun Sen Cup? The Hun Sen Cup is the…
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Urban alley life: It’s the fertile soil where culture grows
Phnom Penh’s urban planning of the past has brought us to the future of “now” as goes random spacing for the city. A hodgepodge of current zoning for development has been established, one that brings greater cohesion in the placement…
Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas reopens in Siem Reap
On January 22nd, one of Siem Reap’s best known and most luxurious hotels opened its doors to business once again. And Khmer Nights was there to see if it was all it was cracked up to be. And spolier here?…
New Angkor Tiger chief Alistair Heath aiming at successful and entertaining football
In an interview with Khmer Nights, new Angkor Tiger coach, 37 year old Brit Alistair Heath, stated the club is aiming not only for for a top 4 finish, but also providing the entertaining attacking football the club’s loyal fans…
Philippines to open to tourism from February 10th
In unexpected news it has been announced that the Philippines is to open to tourism as of February 10th. This follows Thailand having reintroduced its “Test and Go” program. To read about when Thailand last closed to tourism click here. …
Thailand re-opens “Test and Go” quarantine free travel program
Thailand is re-opening under its suspended “Test and Go” program. it was initially launched to allow travellers to visit the country without undergoing mandatory 14-day hotel quarantine upon arrival. The news comes on the heels of other destinations in Asia…
We checked: The slow but steady return of Siem Reap is happening
Two years of lockdowns, constant roadwork and the absence of tourists due to the pandemic put Siem Reap in a very tough spot. And while many optimistic voices have spoken about an imminent comeback for the city, our recent visit…
Bassac Lane: A new wave of entrepreneurs make their mark
On any given Friday night in Phnom Penh, Bassac Lane is the one area of town guaranteed to be lively well into the wee hours. Over 25 establishments make up the eclectic bar hopping neighborhood strip of Street 308. That’s…
U.S. Embassy Kicks Off AmCam 2022
(PHNOM PENH, Jan. 27, 2022) – The United States Embassy in Phnom Penh kicked off 2022 with a high-energy event celebrating longstanding and fruitful relations with ASEAN and Cambodia. Guests at the launch event played traditional carnival games and enjoyed…