U.S. first lady Michelle Obama, takes a tour of Cambodia's famed Angkor Wat temple

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U.S. first lady Michelle Obama, takes a tour of Cambodia's famed Angkor Wat temple complex Saturday, March 21, 2015, in Siem Reap, Cambodia. Mrs. Obama on Saturday urged Cambodian students to stay in school and take advantage of their education to demand greater freedoms and more equality in their Southeast Asian country. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

With travel restrictions in place around the world, and the coronavirus pandemic keeping would-be tourists at home, one of the world’s most famous wonders, the early 12th-century Angkor Wat and surrounding temples, has been left largely empty for months.

But for those who live in Cambodia, the pandemic has offered visitors to the Angkor Archaeological Park a rare opportunity to explore the near vacant temples in peace, quiet and solitude.

“This is really a once-in-a-multi-lifetime experience. There’s very few people in history who have ever been to Angkor alone, or very close to alone, ” says Jared Cahners, an expatriate living in Cambodia who gives food tours in Siem Reap, where the temples are located – when there are tourists to guide.

Rising Tension in South China Sea (SCS)

With President Trump’s tough stance on legality of China’s claims to the South China Sea, military tensions between the two superpowers are brewing. On Friday, satellite  imagery revealed an unprecedented eight Chinese PLA air-to-air and air-to-ship fighter jets on one of the Parcel Islands.

How to get Cambodia Drivers License

Getting a Cambodian driving license

If you’re planning on driving in Cambodia, you should probably get a driving license. Although many expats don’t bother, if you’re planning to drive in Cambodia it makes sense to get a Cambodian driver’s license. Trust us, it’s not too difficult and can save you a lot of hassle and fines further down the line. Cambodia drivers license Yes! You can (probably) get a Cambodia driver’s license!

2019 update: The laws changed on January 1st, 2016 and declared that drivers on motos that are 125cc or smaller do not need a license. However, it was never entirely clear if that applied to foreigners or just Cambodians. In early 2019 it appears that they are codifying the law to exclude foreigners, meaning that anyone who is not Cambodian now needs to get a Cambodian driving license to drive in the Kingdom. It is also rumored that Cambodia will begin to accept International Driving Permits (IDP) this year, but they need to be issued in your home country and are only valid for one year. We will update this site with more information as it becomes available.

Many expats don’t bother to get a license, and just pay (or avoid) the fines when they are stopped. But getting a driver’s license in Cambodia isn’t very difficult, and although the fines for driving without one are currently small, they are growing, and in the future the penalties for driving without a license will likely be more severe. Also, if you get into an accident while driving without a valid Cambodian license, most health insurance and travel insurance companies will not cover your claim. Note that an International Driver’s License is not currently recognized in Cambodia. Types of Cambodia driving licenses: There are seven types of licenses in Cambodia. The non-industrial ones are: A1: For 49-125cc motorcycles and scooters A: For motorcycles larger than 125cc B: For passenger vehicles (less than 9 passengers) One who holds a License B is still required to get an ‘A’ License if they also want to drive larger motorcycles. There are also difference license types in terms of length. If you hold a license in your home country, you can do a “transfer” and get a one-year license in Cambodia without taking a driving test. It takes about two hours and you’ll have to do it again each year. There are also 10-year driving licenses available for those who pass a written and practical driving exam. What you need to apply for a 1-year Cambodian driver’s license 2 or 8 passport photos against a white background (2 to apply at Aeon 2, 8 to apply at the GDoPWaT) Passport with current visa (must have at least 6 weeks left) Valid driver’s license from your home country Letter your local Sangkat confirming your place of residence* 30,000 riel fee Eye test (completed at licensing office for 10,000 riel) If your license is not in English or French, a translated copy notarized by your embassy Where to apply for a 1-year Cambodian driving license There are now two places you can apply for a 1-year Cambodian driving license, the new Aeon Mall, also called Aeon 2 or Aeon Sen Sok, or the General Department of Public Works and Transport in Phnom Penh. Only Cambodians can take advantage of the more convenient option at the original Aeon Mall.

Khmerpost: What is the subject in information technology?

Khmerpost: What is the subject in information technology?:

How many subjects are there in it? Most students ask me about IT. They want to know what field should they be studying if majoring in Inf...

What is the subject in information technology?

How many subjects are there in it?

Most students ask me about IT. They want to know what field should they be studying if majoring in Information Technology: networks, systems, programming or IT technical support?

The answer is somewhat vague depending on whom you talked to and whether or not they tell you the truth.

You have to know that whatever field you studied or school you went to, degree can only lead you to certain point in life. But in order to take you one step further to where you want to be and be in the right field, you have to do some research on your own about the future and present’s demands in that field. And you have to start doing internship in that field or any related fields in IT.

Once you know what the demands are, you’ll need to take action and sharpen your skills by taking courses here and there on your own, courses that are most fitted to the market’s demand.

You need to learn on your own,  do independently study and get certain skills specialized in areas such as Network and/or System and many more. Certified in these fields will help you get better with better pay. Short courses could taken either online in the US or overseas universities or locally in schools or technical colleges.

There are plenty of information available about these free and cheap courses. They are sometimes offered nationally or regionally online by neighboring countries.

Below are the three most demanding IT fields for today and tomorrow that pays good:

1) Program
involves work such as online,  website (E-commerce, Alibaba and Amazon, etc)

2) Network

3) Security
This will be the most demanding. you need to know system, network and Program.

10 principles for a better, healthier and happier:

10 principles for a better, healthier and happier:

1. Prioritize my happiness and well-being above all else (and anyone else) regardless of how much guilt, shame or pressure I face

2. Let go of the past hurt, pain and disappointments so I can grow by not wasting my time and energy on hoping a situation could have been different

3. Focus on my own #SelfCare to make sure that my physical, mental and emotional health is in pristine condition and in the best shape of my life

4. Be courageous to speak up for what I believe in, what I deserve, and how I should be valued

5. Achieve the specific goals I set for myself regardless of what anyone else believes

6. Laugh - even when life throws me SH**balls in the face and knocks me down (over and over and over again)

7. Stop being a people pleaser and know that its OK to say “NO” politely and respectfully

8. Make time for the amazing and incredible family, friends, colleagues, community and network that keeps me grounded, loved and supported

9. Give back, pay it forward and contribute to the overall good

10. Implement #SelfLove as the vehicle to my happiness

Cheers to a fabulous year and to new journeys ahead!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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THE KHMER ROUGE IN CAMBODIA. 

In 1975 a horrific and tragic era of Cambodian history began in the reign of the Khmer Rouge. They were led by Pol Pot (or Saloth Sar) also known as 'Brother Number One'. ... In 1975 Cambodia was a mainly agricultural country.