Archive for July, 2008
Angkor Brewery Tour
Friday, July 25th, 2008The local Brewery (’Cambrew Ltd’, part of the Carlsberg Group), who supply Angkor, Heineken, Asahi and Klang Beers (amongst others), open their door to visitors every Wednesday from 3pm til 5pm, and after many failed attempts to pay a visit to the Angkor Brewery here in Sihanoukville, I eventually ‘took the tour’ on wednesday this [...]
Cambodia Elections
Monday, July 14th, 2008Well the election campaigns are in full swing here in Snooky. I know this as they drive in ‘convoys’ past my window every morning at around 7am …… speakers and ‘megaphones’ at full volume!
Everything seems very well organised, very friendly too with happy smiling faces and plenty of flag flying and waving by the loyal [...]
Speedpool Competition at the Golden Lion Plaza
Sunday, July 6th, 2008Seems that the owners of the bars over at the Golden Lion Plaza are working hard to attract the ‘low season’ crowds. Just this week I’ve attended two great nights at the Plaza.
The latest event was last saturdays ‘Speedpool’ competition. Since moving to Sihanoukville, it’s been hard to avoid the Pool Tables, most bars have [...]
Sihanoukville Crab Racing Association
Sunday, July 6th, 2008The inaugural meeting of the Sihanoukville Crab Racing Association was held last wednesday at the Golden Lion Plaza, specifically Plastic Paddy’s and The Shipwreck Bar.
I was ‘reliably’ informed that many months of training has gone into the preparation of these specially bred Racing Crabs and it was obvious by the dedication of many of the [...]
