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According to Litmus’ analysis of 834 million emails open worldwide, 26% of those emails were opened within Gmail, while 28% were opened in the iPhone email client.

Here’s the list of the most popular email clients in the world:

#1 Apple iPhone
#2 Gmail
#3 Outlook
#4 Apple iPad
#5 Apple Mail
#6 Yahoo! Mail
#7 Outlook.com
#8 Google Android
#9 Samsung Mail
#10 Thunderbird
The most popular email clients in the world 2019

Source: Statista

The Most Popular Email Clients in the World

Khmer New Year 2019 [Greeting Card]
Greeting Card: Khmer New Year 2019 by Muon Chamnan

In the year 2019, Khmer New Year 2019 is going to be celebrated on Saturday, April 14 to Tuesday, 16 April 2019.

These three days called:

  • Maha Songkran for the first day
  • Virak Wanabat for the second day, and
  • Virak Loeurng Sak for the final day.

Based on our beliefs, the Angel of the God 2018 shall transfer her duties to the Angel of the Pig 2019 celebrating on April 14, 2019.

To take this wonderful opportunity, I would like to say Happy Khmer New Year 2019 to all Cambodian people and the rest of the world and wish you all the best for the upcoming Cambodian New Year 2019 to all my friends, colleague, families, beloved readers, and people around the world. Please, the Year of the Pig's angel wishes all be blessed with a peaceful and prosperous living for the whole year through.

See Also: Khmer New Year 2018

Within these three-day holidays, wish you all have a safe travel ๐Ÿ™

Rikreay Chhnam Thmei! Have a wonderful holiday!

Will you have any plan where to visit? Please let me know, and let share me your message or idea below.

Khmer New Year 2019 [Greeting Card]

Happy New Year 2019 - Khmer greeting card by Chamnan

The 365 days of 2018 is moving to another 365-day of the Year 2019, and it is the best opportunity for us to share the wishes for each other on the coming year. That is one of the reasons why every year, I take some minutes to write this new-year message for you.

Please allow me to say 'Happy New Year 2019' (or Khmer languageแžšីแž€แžšាแž™แž†្แž“ាំแž្แž˜ី แŸขแŸ แŸกแŸฉ) to all beloved readers, friends, and families who have been reading my blog and supporting me so far. Taking this opportunity, I also would like to wish you and your family happiness, prosperity, and success in your business for the upcoming New Year 2019.

READ: Happy New Year 2018

Please, the Year of 2019 be blessed you all the best for the whole year through, and enjoy your New Year's Celebration together with your beloved ones!.

Do you want this e-card? Get it here (Free to use without modification).
I believe 'The New Year 2019 is the Best Year for everyone in the world'.
What are your wishes and dream you want in 2019? where will you plan to celebrate it? Have something to wish? Kindly share your wishes below!

Greeting Card: Happy New Year 2019

Techsauce Global Summit 2018


Techsauce Media Co, Thailand’s leading technology-oriented content provider, announced on February 22, 2018 that it will host its third annual international technology conference on June 22 and 23, 2018. The event is considered Southeast Asia’s biggest technology conference, aimed at connecting tech ecosystems in the region together with a range of global tech players, such as Techstars, to share their experience. It also highlights the key trends – AgTech, FoodTech, HealthTech, Living Tech and EnergyTech – which will help support better life and create social impact.

Chief executive and co-founder Oranuch Lerdsuwankij said its third edition will take place at Centara Grand at Central World. The Summit is aimed at raising the bar for technology ecosystems across Thailand and the countries in Southeast Asia. Knowledge sharing and networking among entrepreneurs, investors and stakeholders in the event are expected to bring tangible changes into the industry.

More than 200 key speakers around the world, ranging from CEOs, investors and technology specialists will attend the event to share their thoughts and experiences. For instance, David Brown, co-founder of Techstars, the world’s leading accelerator house, Joseph Lubin, co-founder of Ethereum, the world’s hottest Cryptocurrency exchange platform and Mike Peng from IDEO Tokyo.

This year, Techsauce Global Summit is overwhelmingly sponsored by Thailand’s leading corporations, of which Siri Ventures Co, True Digital Park, PTT Plc, Advance Info Service Plc, Line Company (Thailand), dtac accelerate, Digital Ventures Co by SCB, Muang Thai Insurance Plc, AddVentures by SCG and Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), etc.

See Also: Why You Should Attend Connect Live 2018?

Ms. Oranuch said: “This year we want to see the extensive use of technology in other industries, particularly in food and agriculture sector, where Thailand plays a crucial role in the global stage. A huge chunk of Thai population is in the sector. Food and agriculture technology (FoodTech and AgTech) will make radical changes by adding more value into commodity products, generating more revenue and make a better life eventually.

In addition, health, wellness and energy should be empowered by technology, which will lift the quality of life and make positive social impact. 

Bringing the extensive use of technology into people’s lives is very essential, which will bridge the gap in the society and help develop the country to the next level. AgTech, FoodTech or HealthTech need to be focused on as we have seen in many countries, where they held very specific tech fairs, said Ms.Oranuch.

Techsauce Global Summit 2018 has a total of 10 stages, divided into 2 groups. First, topics on social technologies for enterprises, which range from AgTech&FoodTech, HealthTech, LivingTech to FinTech. This is expected to encourage businesses, startup and technology enthusiasts to join a task force of social change.

The other group will keep you updated on the state of the art technology, giving you a broader view of what happens in the innovation world, which covers startup, venture capital (VC), deep tech showcase and head-to-the-future, blockchain and cryptocurrency, AR&VR as well as data science and AI. This will enable stakeholders in startup industry to catch up with technological trends with more than 200 topics from 10 stages.

Ms. Oranuch added: “Apart from seminar, there are many more key activities, such as business matching, the final round of startup’s investor pitch deck from more than 20 countries across Asia and Oceania continent. Amidst the rapid pace of technological changes that fundamentally shaped industries, we expect that the Summit would lure more than 10,000 attendants, up 40% compared to last year, thanks to the rising numbers of startups launched by domain experts”.

Thailand’s technology ecosystem is in the transition period with exponential growth of market value. Investors have realized the ultimate objective of joining in the startup bandwagon and sought the right model to invest in the industry. In recent years, Thai big corporates have joined the startups sphere by setting up their own venture capital (CVC). Moreover, it predicts that a number of foreign startups penetrating into Thai and Southeast Asia market will be increased, which comes along with a vast number of inventions, such as green technology. Importantly, Chinese startups will play a key role in intensifying competitiveness by offering new technologies.

Techsauce Global Summit 2018 is designed for startups, technology enthusiasts and those companies who are going towards digital transformation. For further information and ticket buying, please browse https://summit.techsauce.co.

About Techsauce Media Co:

Techsauce Media Co, a website developer Techsauce.co, is considered a technology-oriented media producer, who pioneered startups industry in the region, having more than 7 years in technological field. It aims to educate, inspire and build network that create a friendly environment for startups and entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia to raise the bar to the global level.

Techsauce Global Summit 2018 Bringing Global Tech Leaders Together to Bangkok

Local Guides Connect Live 2018
Screenshot of Local Guides Connect Live 2018
Google is calling for top community members, Local Guides, who help share their passions regarding writing high-quality reviews, taking great photos and helping put businesses and places on Google Maps to attend the 3rd annual community summit in San Francisco, the USA.

For the past two years, it was called the Local Guides Summit 2016 and 2017. This year, it is changing a bit with a new brand name, Connect Live 2018.
We are calling it Connect Live to better represent one of the best parts of the original event: the chance for Local Guides to connect with one another in person and online. ~ Google Local Guides Team

See Also: 5 Reasons You Should Join Google Local Guides 

Why you should attend this Connect Live 2018 event?

All selected attendees will have a chance to give feedback directly to Google Maps team, Googlers, and also get tips on topics like taking amazing photos, helping people with accessibility needs, and sharing discoveries.

For me, I recommend every Local Guide who meets the requirement to apply because it is an unforgettable life experience and great opportunities - making new friends around the world, learning some new features, and having a chance to explore the United State and beyond.

The selection criteria:
  •  Applications will be open only to Local Guides Level 5+ during the application period.
  • Applicants will be selected based on a number of factors including, but not limited to: The submission of a complete application with the following requirements: Each Local Guide must submit a 1-minute video message, appearing on camera to share reasons for applying
  • Each Local Guide must submit a post here on Local Guides Connect with an introductory message and more insights into their experience with the program
  • Fantastic contributions to Google Maps in the past 12 months
  • Consistent involvement with the Local Guides community such as being a Connect moderator, meet-up host, and active Connect contributor 
  • The ability to understand and speak English 
The basic information:
  • Event dates: October 16 — 18, 2018
  • Place: San Francisco and Mountain View, California
  • Applications open April 11, 2018, and close on May 1, 2018 
  • Follow along on social media using #LocalGuidesConnect

List of useful resources for your application:

[Watch] Video behind-the-scenes at Google's Local Guides Summit 2017 below:



Apply for this year's event in five easy steps:

  1. Record a 1-minute video in English, telling us about yourself
  2. Share a link to a Connect post of your choice
  3. Visit the Connect Live 2018 website to apply (after logging in to your Local Guides account)
  4. Complete all the questions
  5. Submit your application and share your excitement on social media using #LocalGuidesConnect

Are you ready to apply for Connect Live? For more information about this event, please check out the Connect Live 2018 site. Wish you all the best, include me ๐Ÿ˜€!

Why You Should Attend Connect Live 2018?

Greeting Card of Khmer New Year 2018
Greeting Card of Khmer New Year 2018 by Muon Chamnan
This year, Khmer New Year 2018 will be celebrated on Saturday, April 14 to Monday, 16 April 2018. These three days called Maha Songkran for the first day, Virak Wanabat for the second day, and Virak Loeurng Sak for the final day.

Based on beliefs, the Angel of the Rooster 2017 will transfer her duties to the Angel of the Dog 2018 celebrating on April 14, 2018.

Taking this great occasion, I would like to say Happy Khmer New Year 2018 to all Cambodian people and the rest of the world and wish you all the best for the upcoming Cambodian New Year 2018 to all my friends, colleague, families, beloved readers, and people around the globe. Please, the Year of the Dog's angel wishes all be blessed with a peaceful and prosperous living for the whole year through.
During these 3-day holiday, wish you all have a safe trip ๐Ÿ™
Every Khmer New Year, Cambodians those who come for study or work in Phnom Penh capital, they will go back to their homelands to have fun with their families, relatives, and friends.

See Also: Happy New Year 2018

Below is the promotional video of Angkor Sankranta 2018:


Watch more videos on the official Facebook page.

Rikreay Chhnam Thmei! Have a nice holiday!

So, where you plan to visit? Please let me know, and let share me your message or idea below.

Khmer New Year 2018 [Greeting Card]

Japan-Cambodia Kizuna Festival 2018

Have you ever joined Japan-Cambodia Kizuna Festival previous years? If ever, what were your best experiences and if never, will you participate this year?

Japan-Cambodia Kizuna Festival, formerly called CJCC Festival, is conducted once a year taking around three days and four nights in cooperation with Embassy of Japan in Cambodia,  Cambodia-Japan Cooperation Center, and Japan Foundation Asia Center. It is the biggest event which was conducted to celebrate the anniversary of the establishment of CJCC.
It is the combination of CJCC festival and Japan week festival of the Embassy of Japan in the purpose to introduce Japanese traditional and modern culture in Cambodia and promote cultural exchange between the two nations. During these three days, there are various kinds of events including culture related program, Japanese language related seminar, exhibition, and special shows, etc. There were around 21,000 people estimated to join in the event last year.

SEE ALSO: How to Register Your Business Online in Cambodia

So, this year, Japan-Cambodia Kizuna Festival 2018, will be held on February 22-25, 2018 at Cambodia-Japan Cooperation Center. The theme of #KizunaFestival2018 is “Beat of Japan”.
The 7th Kizuna Festival, and also The 65th Anniversary of of Diplomatic Relations between Japan & Cambodia.
Take a look at some photos preparing for the event:





The various cultural events and exhibitions will be organized during the festival as in the following:

  • Performances (by Japanese and Cambodian Artists)
  • Japanese and Cambodian Cultural Related Events (Ikebana, Origami & Calligraphy)
  • Japan-Cambodia Quiz Game
  • BATIC-HOLIC Concert
  • CJCC-Japanese Speech Contest
  • Japanese & Khmer Martial Art
  • Yukata Contest in Cambodia 2018
  •  #IAmOriginal Station with POPUP: Mini Concert
  • Let’s Cook Khmer Food and Dessert (Num Kreab and Num Kruok)
  • Let’s Cook Japanese Food and Dessert (Onigiri, Sushi Roll & Chocolate Mochi)
  • Experiencing Yukata Wearing Session
  • Match Flag Project
  • Worldship Orchestra Concert with Angkor Youth Orchestra
  • Udon Master Class by Marugame Udon
  • Japanese Movie Show (A Tale of Samurai Cooking, ROBO-G, Nobody to Watch Over Me, Always-Sunset on Third Street-3 & THERMAE ROMAE)
  • Study Tour Culture and Education Exchange Program
  • Cosplay Show
  •  Study-in-Japan Information Corner 
  • Workshop, Exhibition, Lectures, and Others

If you need to know the detailed program, please check it out here.

Watch: Highlighted video of Japan-Cambodia Kizuna Festival 2017



Let's go to experience Japan-Cambodia Kizuna Festival 2018 together. Hope to see you at the event! For more details, check out the official Facebook page.

Let's Experience Japan-Cambodia Kizuna Festival 2018

Happy New Year 2018 - Khmer greeting card by Chamnan

Another 365 days of 2017 is going to be replaced by the Year 2018, and it is the time when you want to wish each other on the coming year. That is one of the reason why every year, I take some mintues to write this new-year message for you.

I am pleased to say 'Happy New Year 2018' or in Khmer language 'แžšីแž€แžšាแž™แž†្แž“ាំแž្แž˜ី แŸขแŸ แŸกแŸจ' to all beloved readers, fans, friends and families who have been reading my blog and supporting me so far. Taking this opportunity, I would like to wish you and your family happiness, prosperity, and success in your business for the upcoming New Year 2018.

READ: Happy New Year 2017

Please the Year of 2018 be blessed you all the best for the whole year through, and enjoy your New Year's Celebration together with your beloved ones!.

Do you want this e-card? Get it here (Free to use without modification).
The New Year 2018 is the Year of  the Dog according to Chinese zodiac.
What are your wishes and dream for 2018? where will you plan to celebrate it? Have something to wish? Kindly share or drop your comment below!

[Greeting Card] Happy New Year 2018

Khmer New Year 2017 Card by Chamnan Muon

If asked, how many days in 2016? It was 366 days, right? So, how about in 2017? In 2017, it will be 365 days a year which equals to 8760 hours. Everyone has the same days and times, and the time will not stop, it always flies from one year to another one. Looking back to last year, what I have done for myself, my family and country, and within this year what will I plan to do?

The answer .... will be not shared here :-).

Let me move to what I should say for Cambodian New Year 2017.

As my country's official religion, Buddhist, and based on beliefs, the angel of the Year of the Monkey 2016 will transfer her duties to the angel of the Rooster 2017 that this year will be celebrating on April 14, 2017.

To take this valuable opportunity, I would like to say Happy Khmer New Year 2017 to all Cambodian people and the rest of the world, and wish you all the best for the upcoming Cambodian New Year 2017 to all my friends, colleague, families, beloved readers, and people in the world. Please, the Year of the Rooster's angel wishes all be blessed with a peaceful and prosperous living for the whole year through.
The holiday lasts for three days beginning on New Year's Day, which falls on April 14 to 16 this year, that is the end of the harvesting season, when farmers enjoy the fruits of their labor before the rainy season begins. These three days called Maha Songkran for first day, Virak Wanabat for second day, and Virak loeurng Sak for final day.

Places where I plan to visit?

Almost every Khmer New Year's days, I always plan to visit my homeland in Battambang province, the northwestern of Cambodia. Have you gone to visit there? If you are interested, you can check out this article 'The Beauty of Battambang City'.

I think not only me but also most Cambodian people who have come for study or work in the capital, Phnom Penh, will plan to travel back to their homelands to meet their families, relatives, and friends during these 3-day holidays.

Oh, if you gonna plan to visit our well-known historical site, Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, you could go see a big event, แžขแž„្แž‚แžšแžŸแž„្แž€្แžšាแž“្แž แž†្แž“ាំแŸขแŸ แŸกแŸง - Angkor Sankranta 2017. It has been celebrated every year since 2013.

You may need to book a bus? Check out this online bus ticket booking!

Watch the promotional video below:


Keep updates on the official Facebook page.

So, where will you plan? If you still stay in Phnom Penh, you should go to join Sangkranta Wat Phnom at Wat Phnom Historical Site from April 14 - 16, 2017. Check out the promotional video on the Facebook Page of Phnom Penh City Hall.

My message for this year?

Yeah, it is what I have almost every year to keep some messages for myself as well as for my beloved readers like you. So, what are they?
  • Never give up on what I love doing: It is the same point as last year. The true is that people should do what they love, not only profitable or community-based activities, even though they challenge some problems, they gonna keep doing and doing, never say 'I have to give up'. Saying so, it is really easy, right? To do, it is NOT easy but it does not mean that everyone cannot do it. Do you think so?
  • Let change, and keep moving: When heard the word 'change', it would be .... what it means to you? I cannot change this or that, why I have to change it ... I am in the comfortable zone now :-). It will be hard to hear on what someone told you in a bad feedback but if it is in a constructive one, it would be a bit easy to accept and change it, right? Personally, for me, both of them I always need it, listen to them because only that person who frankly speaks about it to you. If it is good for you why not start changing on the points. Changing in the proper way is the BEST to make it in order to jump out of the box.
  • Free to smile, and always be positive: Smiling is FREE but it is not easy to make it from the bottom of your heart unless you are ready to do that. Try to do it day by day if you are not used to it. While doing that, it is really fresh and happy. Being positive is a MUST to do for me. For me, it is my nature, maybe, :-). No one is perfect on any area of life paths. Just try it, you will know, I am sure!.

Love travelling, and taking photos around the country during the holidays? Please help spread your useful comments and photos on Google Maps by joining Google Local Guides program to let other explorers know the best places before they plan to go there.

SEE ALSO: Happy New Year 2017

The messages above are just in the messages but ... to think and think, and to start taking action on it in order to make it come true. When it comes true, pleased do not hesitate to share it to other people too. 
แžšីแž€แžšាแž™ แž†្แž“ាំแž្แž˜ី Rikreay Chhnam Thmei! Have a nice holiday!
Any point not to mention above? Please let me know, and let share me your message or idea below.

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Credits:
- Khmer font, Brother Nouv Samang
- Tevada art, Kbach Khmer

Happy Khmer New Year 2017

First They Killed My Father - A Film by Angelina Jolie

After knowing the release announcement of Jailbreak movie - the biggest Cambodian action film at the end of this month that I have already planned to watch, now this new movie 'First They Killed My Father' which was directed by one of my favorite Hollywood actresses, Angelina Jolie, whom most of Cambodian movie-lovers also know well, I have to arrange my schedule to watch it in February.


Before getting to know the film a bit more, have you ever read a book 'First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers' by Ms. Loung Ung? If you did that is great but if not, and still interested, you can find it on Amazon. Honestly, I have never read it neither.

According to the official Facebook page, Netflix is proud to announce that the Cambodian premiere of the film will take place on 18th February in Cambodia. The premiere will be followed by other screenings around the country. Director Angelina Jolie is delighted to be returning to Cambodia, to fulfill her promise to premiere the film first for Cambodian people. The film, shot entirely in the Khmer language and with a Cambodian cast, was made for and by the Cambodian people. Angelina is looking forward to sharing this moment with them, alongside Loung Ung, whose story is told in the film, and her fellow producer Rithy Panh - his film 'The Missing Picture' got in the list of the 2014 Oscar Nominees.

READ: The Top 10 Cambodian Websites

About the Film
First They Killed My Father (or in Khmer: แž˜ុแž“แžŠំแž”ូแž„แž្แž˜ែแžšแž€្แžšแž แž˜ แžŸแž˜្แž›ាแž”់แž”៉ាแžšแž”แžŸ់แž្แž‰ុំ) is the adaptation of Cambodian author and human rights activist Loung Ung’s gripping memoir of surviving the deadly Khmer Rouge regime from 1975 to 1978. The story is told through her eyes, from the age of five, when the Khmer Rouge came to power, to nine years old. The film depicts the indomitable spirit and devotion of Loung and her family as they struggle to stay together during the Khmer Rouge years. The film was shot on location in Cambodia, between November 2015 and February 2016. It was filmed entirely in the Khmer language, and is the largest movie ever made in the country. The cast is made up entirely of Cambodian actors. Cambodian technicians, artisans and crafts people comprised the largest portion of the crew, along with more than 3,500 Cambodian background actors.
It is the largest movie ever made in the country, Cambodia.
Watch (clip): Director's & Producer's views, and some highlight scenes of the film



You also can see some of the behind-the-scene slide photos that photographed by Sabay News team.
 

How to Watch it?

  • Save your date on February 18, 2017 at 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and buy the ticket to watch it at any nearby theatres in Cambodia.
  • Or watch it online (any device, anywhere and anytime): you have to wait for the official release on Netflix movies on September 15, 2017 (maybe, as mentioned on the Facebook page), and you have to subscribe for monthly service on Netflix Cambodia (the fee starting from Basic $7.99, Standard $9.99, and Premium $11.99 per month) with two type of payment methods (Credit cards: Visa, Master, AMEX, and Paypal).
You have known the release date in Cambodia and for online streaming already so which way you will choose to watch? Will you really want to watch it?

[Update] First They Killed My Father Arrives Netflix on September 15,  2017.  Let watch the official trailer (HD Video) below:



For me, I will go to watch at the cinema. Hope to see you there in Phnom Penh city!

Have something to share, please drop it in the comment below.

First They Killed My Father Movie to Screen on February 18, 2017 in Cambodia

Happy New Year 2017 - E-card by Chamnan

The time flies, the year 2016 will say good-bye to the new year of 2017 on December 31, 2016 at 11:59:59. That is why almost every year, I write this new-year message for you.

Let say "Happy New Year 2017" to all beloved readers, my friends and families who have been reading my blog and supporting me so far. To take this occasion, I would like to wish you and your family happiness, prosperity, and success in your business for the upcoming New Year 2017.

READ: Happy New Year 2016

Please the Year of 2017 be blessed you all the best for the whole year through. Enjoy your New Year's End with your beloved ones together!. Need this e-card in higher resolution? Get it here (Free to use).
The New Year 2017, The Year of  The Rooster
Where will you plan to celebrate or visit for this New Year 2017? Have something to wish? Kindly share or drop your COMMENT NOW!

Happy New Year 2017 [Greeting Card]

Jailbreak Movie Poster

Are you waiting for the release schedule of Cambodian action movie, Jailbreak? Do you want to see Khmer traditional martial arts featured in this movie?

In my previous post about the Jailbreak movie, it is the biggest Cambodian action blockbuster that you should wait to watch at the end of next month. 


After produced 'Jailbreak' in two years, Mr. Jimmy Henderson, Director, told Sabay News that it spends more than USD 300,000 with nearly 100 stunt performers, and some parts of technical production took to Malaysia for high quality film in order to expose Cambodian cinemas abroad.

The movie is scheduled to premiere in theatres on January 31, 2017 ahead.

Here's a brief summary of Jailbreak:
  • Language: Khmer
  • Subtitle: English
  • Release Date: January 31, 2017 (Cambodia)
  • Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy
  • Running Time: 90 Minutes
  • Produced by: Kongchak Pictures
  • Distributor: Westec Media Limited
  • Cast: Jean-Paul Ly, Dara Our, Savin Phillip, Cรฉline Tran, Tharoth Sam, Sirivudh Sisowath, and more 
  • Director: Jimmy Henderson
  • Format: 2D

READ: The First Martial Arts Stunt Team In Cambodia

Watch: Jailbreak - the first official teaser trailer (HD)


“Playboy” is an important key to find the secret gang leader of the “Butterflies” behind all the dark business, he is sent into the secure Prey Kla Prison. To escort him, Police Officer from France Mr. Ly and his supportive partners from Cambodia Officer Dara, Socheat and Tharoth. After a prisoner rebellion the groups gets trapped in the prison. What will happen to all the police in Prey Kla? What fate will Playboy get when all the prisoners are looking forward to killing him? Will they escape or die?

READ: [Video] The Beauty of Battambang City

[Update]: Watch JAILBREAK Official Trailer (HD)


Do you like this movie, and will you watch it? Bookmark your calendar on the 31.01.2017 in cinemas. For more details, check out the Jailbreak’s official website or Facebook page.

The Jailbreak Movie Will be Released on January 31, 2017

Cambodian Stunt Team
A group photo after Jailbreak movie training on May 21, 2016. Source: Cambodian Stunt Team's Facebook Page
Cambodia has become a part of film spot interested by the foreign filmmakers?. If you used to watch 'TRANSFORMERS 3 : Dark side of the moon', you would notice that part of the movie was shot at Angkor temple. Not only this foreign movie but also other ones such as Lara Croft : Tomb Raider, Almayer's Folly, Same Same But Different, The Sea Wall, City of Ghosts, Holy Lola, Two Brothers, R Point etc., according to The Cambodia Film Commission.
Recently, the number of local films have been produced more and more, and in those there is also action movie category, and I think that the action films gaining more popular nationwide among other categories but it still faced some challenges on finding the stunt team to support.

SEE ALSO: The Cambodian Action Movie 'Jailbreak' You Should Watch

Seeing this opportunity, a group of Bokator team has created a professional Bokator stunt team, Cambodian Stunt Team, whose already filmed in several movies in Cambodia. They come from many Bokator training schools  - with the main purpose is very simple, they just want to change and improve action film in Cambodia.

Let’s have a look how good they are. You can watch the video below:



Are you interested in joining their team or hiring for your project? Please keep in touch with them on the official Facebook page.

The First Martial Arts Stunt Team In Cambodia

GoogleLocalGuidesScreenshot

Are you a traveller or an explorer who likes helping others find the best spots in town, and making new friends around the world?

If yes, I personally recommend you to join a new Google's community program, Google Local Guides, which was publicly announced in the blog post on November 13, 2015.

Local Guides is a global community of explorers who share photos, answer local questions, add or fix places, and write reviews on Google Maps. Millions of people rely on contributions like yours to decide where to go and what to do.
If you are asking me any reasons to join this Google Local Guides? For me, I have five reasons to join:

1. Contribute to society 
Since I have known the power of Google Maps, I always use it for my travel and then I have been starting to contribute in order to promote the local places thru adding new places, photos, reviews, and editing information, mostly in Cambodia, to the world. Helping others mean you help your society too.

2. Help others find the best places
As a local guide, I can help other people find where to go and what to do based on my own experiences, and not only I always help others but also they can help me find the best new places that I will plan to go and to do. Millions of people rely on contributions like mine to decide where to go and what to do.

SEE ALSO: Google's Year in Search 2015

3. Get benefits from Google
Once you sign up, every place you contribute to in Google Maps earns you points towards unlocking something new—from early access to new products to exclusive contests and events (Local Guides Level 5 Summit etc.), bonus Drive storage, and more. Honestly, I am one of level 5 local guides in Cambodia, so those benefits I had already - it's your turn!.

You can earn points and level up (level 1 to 5) by writing reviews, uploading photos, adding new places, fixing outdated information, and answering simple questions. Each contribution type is worth one point, so you can earn up to five points per place. Read more on the official help.

4. Make new friends
Thousands of people joining the community at everywhere Google Maps is available. Due to the recent introduction to new community forum for local guides, Local Guides Connect - a new way for us to start conversations, swap local tips, and plan meet-ups with a friendly community of fellow explorers in our areas. It is a good chance to keep in touch, even face-to-face, and make new friends with other local guides in the globe.

5. Keep connected with Googlers
You want to say hi or ask questions to Googlers (Local Guides team)? You can make it on Local Guides Connect so easily. They are friendly to help reply to your questions, I think :-).

What are your reasons to join the program? Share it in the comment below! 

5 Reasons You Should Join Google Local Guides

The Beauty of Battambang City

Have you ever visited Battambang province? What are your places of interest?

Battambang located in the northwestern of Cambodia which contains 14 districts, 92 communes, and 800 villages. It is the second most popular city in the country after Phnom Penh. The provincial capital, also Battambang, has always been a popular destination for its nearby ancient temples, French colonial architecture, bamboo train, traditional Cambodian houses, Khmer Rouge period killing fields, and Buddhist shrines. Th town is at the heart of Cambodia's 'rice bowl', and it maintains an untouched, bucolic feel.

Places of interest include Phnom Sampeu, a hill with caves of Buddha statues; the 12th Century Prasat Snung, Wat Banan, an Angkorian temple now occupied as a Buddhist shrine; Wat Baydamram where thousands of fruit bats reside, Wat Ek Phnom, Kamping Puoy reservoir, and Banan grape-wine farms, according to the official tourism of Cambodia.

To show you as mentioned above, I have found two videos that showed the beauty of this city through normal and drone videography:

SEE ALSO: Phnom Penh Postal Codes

Video #1  titled 'The City of Battambang - Memory of the Old Time' that made by @homePhotography & Media Professional Studio. The places were highlighted such as Maison Wat Kor Boutique Hotel, Provincial Hall, Provincial National Bank, Sangke River, Phsar Nath Market, Grape Farm, and Bamboo train, Nori. Watch it out!


Video #2 titled 'Battambang Adventures by Drone' that made by MyAirControl. The highlighted places include Lok Ta Dambang Kronhoung, Sangke River, Provincial Hall, Phsar Nath Market, Rice Field, Banan Temple, Phnom Sampov, Wat Damrey Sor, and Bamboo train, Nori. Watch it out!


Sharing the beauty of city through words and videos are not enough, so you should go and get experienced there by yourself.

SEE ALSO: The First Flea Market in Cambodia

Has something to add to this story? Share it in the comments.

The Beauty of Battambang City [Video]

SunFair

Are you looking for a place or a space to sell your used materials? Do you want to buy second-hand materials? Do you want to make donation through giving away of your used stuff to the community?

What you are looking for, now you can do it. Join the first flea market, SunFair, in Cambodia on August 7, 2016 (every Sunday) from 8:00 am to 12 pm at Olympic Stadium.
SunFair is a modified flea market where you can enjoy selling or buying many kinds of goods. The goods include used stuff sold with reasonable prices, Khmer products, Organic vegetable/fruits, and it also includes education such as First aid help (CPR), Right way of brushing the teeth, Japanese 5S implementation, and along with the entertainment such as Khmer traditional music, Various musical instrument played by different groups of students, and Children playground etc.
Original term: Flea Market (or swap meet) is a type of bazaar that rents space to people who want to sell or barter merchandise. Used goods, low-quality items, and high-quality items such as collectibles and antiques are commonly sold. - Wikipedia

SEE ALSO: The Top 10 Cambodian Websites

The event is organized by Mottainai Club Cambodia, and the income will go to: 5% for Akihge Project, 5% for Kantha Bopha Hospital, 25%  for Eang Foundation, 25% for Olympic Stadium committee, and the left for organizers.


SunFair Poster
Are you ready to clean up your used stuff? Let's join this first ever flea market in Phnom Penh in order to get some profit and have a chance to contribute to the community.

SunFair - The First Flea Market in Cambodia

Top 10 Cambodian Websites

With the increasing number of internet users year by year especially on mobile phones, Cambodian presently are willing to know more about the world through online medias beside relying on the traditional ways, televisions, and radios. So, the website is playing more important role in delivering this kind of news to them.

You will ask for what are the top 10 websites in Cambodia?

If you want to find the 10 most popular websites in Cambodia, the top 4 go to foreign sites (#1 Facebook, #2 Youtube, #3 Google, #4 Google.com.kh - domain name in Khmer). Here, I would like to share only the list consists of top 10 websites that belong to Cambodian companies, collected data from Alexa (rank), SimilarWeb (traffic overview), Google PageSpeed (page speed for website), and Facebook (number of fans).

Note: All the websites are available in Khmer language and in news portal (8 sites mostly focus on entertainment,  1 site converts from the paper-based news, and another one specifies on health news).

The Top 10 Most Viewed Cambodian Websites

1. Sabay.com.kh

[Screenshot] Sabay Digital

Sabay Digital Corporation is a leading digital media and entertainment group in Cambodia which formerly known as CIDC Information Technology was formed in 2007. Of course, young Cambodian will know this company by brand name 'Sabay' on its entertainment contents (Sabay News and Sabay Leng or Sabay Games, I could say that). Most traffic sources come from sharing on social medias, I think this reason why recently Sabay News portal has extended the channel to spread news on different categories using Facebook pages (Sabay News Entertainment, Sabay News Technology, Sabay News Social, and Sabay News Sport).

Here is a brief statistics:
  • Total visits: 2 million on desktop & mobile web in April 2016
  • Traffic by countries (top 5): Cambodia 75.92%, Vietnam 17.64%, USA 1.99%, Thailand 0.93%, and South Korea 0.70% on desktop in the last 3 months (Feb - Apr, 2016)
  • Traffic sources (top 5): Social 41.82%, Direct 35.82%, Referrals 12.79%, and Search 9.06%
  • Page speed: 40/100 on mobile and 57/100 on desktop (tested on Sabay News, May 2016)
  • Facebook fan: 698K (# of likes, May 2016)

2. Khmerload.com

Screenshot of Khmerload

Khmerload was established in late 2011 by  a group of young Cambodians who believe in the role of Information Technology in advancing the society. For me, I think this website firstly gained popularity through spreading the hot sexy news, so-called 'Bekthlay' in Khmer language, on social media, Facebook. Since the visitors and popularity had gained enough, it gets the stand for business oriented such today.

Here is a brief statistics:
  • Total visits: 3.8 million on desktop & mobile web in April 2016
  • Traffic by countries (top 5): Cambodia 75.20%, Vietnam 20.02%, Hong Kong 1.12%, Canada 0.85%, and USA 0.82% on desktop in the last 3 months (Feb - Apr, 2016)
  • Traffic sources (top 5): Social 43.77%, Direct 35.69%, Referrals 13.84%, and Search 5.06%
  • Page speed: 55/100 on mobile and 63/100 on desktop (May 2016)
  • Facebook fan: 886K (# of likes, May 2016, the page was verified by Facebook)

SEE: Mobile Phones and Internet in Cambodia 2015 [INFOGRAPHIC]

3. Freshnewsasia.com

Screenshot of Fresh News

Fresh News was founded in May 2012 by a group of the expert from news and IT sectors. The initial idea was to send the most breaking news to people by the smart devices, and then the company introduced the first version of Android app in May 2014, and later they have been launched web version in early of 2015. Most of the contents focus on social issues.

Here is a brief statistics:
  • Total visits: 400.80K on desktop & mobile web in April 2016
  • Traffic by countries (top 5): Cambodia 72.06%, Vietnam 20.43%, USA 2.62%, French 1.00%, and South Korea 0.93% on desktop in the last 3 months (Feb - Apr, 2016)
  • Traffic sources (top 5): Social 60.75%, Direct 31.77%, Referrals 4.46%, and Search 2.71%
  • Page speed: 63/100 on mobile and 51/100 on desktop (May 2016)
  • Facebook fan: 551K (# of likes, May 2016)

4. Kohsantepheapdaily.com.kh

Screenshot of Koh Santepheap Daily

Koh Santepheap Daily is an online news portal of Koh Santepheap Newspaper which is one of the popular Cambodian newspapers for a decade ago. The contents focus on breaking, national, world, sport and business updates featured from its newspaper.

Here is a brief statistics:
  • Total visits: 761.90K on desktop & mobile web in April 2016
  • Traffic by countries (top 5): Cambodia 70.65%, Vietnam 18.87%, Australia 2.68%, French 2.46%, and USA 2.20% on desktop in the last 3 months (Feb - Apr, 2016)
  • Traffic sources (top 5): Social 63.90%, Direct 19.78%, Referrals 11.70%, and Search 3.93%)
  • Page speed: 56/100 on mobile, and 70/100 on desktop (May 2016)
  • Facebook fan: 1,241K (# of likes, May 2016 , the page was verified by Facebook)

SEE: Inflation rate in Cambodia 2020

5. Khmeread.com

Screenshot of Khmeread

Khmeread is a website that created by a youth team who has experienced in IT, reporter,  and translation fields with the aim to disseminate general knowledge. The contents focus on society, sport,  entertainment, lifestyle, health, and technology. For me, I think most of the news quoting from foreign websites.

Here is a brief statistics:
  • Total visits: 415.70K on desktop & mobile web in April 2016
  • Traffic by countries (top 5): Cambodia 67.67%, Vietnam 25.35%, USA 1.73%, South Korea 1.01%, and French 0.96% on desktop in the last 3 months (Feb - Apr, 2016)
  • Traffic sources (top 5): Social 91.70%, Direct 5.99%, Referrals 1.29%, and Search 0.83%
  • Page speed: 66/100 on mobile and 79/100 on desktop (May 2016)
  • Facebook fan: 72K (# of likes, May 2016)

6. Khmerscoop.com

Screenshot of Khmerscoop

Khmerscoop is a new website that focuses on health, successful path, social & lifestyle, and entertainment but some contents get from foreign websites and Sabay News.

Here is a brief statistics:
  • Total visits: 81.80K on desktop & mobile web in April 2016
  • Traffic by countries (top 5): Cambodia 68.07%, Vietnam 22.42%, USA 3.96%, French 1.92%, and India 1.30% on desktop in the last 3 months (Feb - Apr, 2016)
  • Traffic sources (top 5): Social 91.70%, Direct 5.99%, Referrals 1.29%, and Search 0.83%
  • Page speed: 50/100 on mobile and 60/100 on desktop (May 2016)
  • Facebook fan: 82K (# of likes, May 2016)

SEE: How to Register Your Business Online in Cambodia

7. Health.com.kh

Screenshot of Health

Health is a popular online health website in Cambodia that created and run by a group of from-abroad-educated Cambodian doctors with high commitment to make Cambodian healthier and help medical field better than today. The contents focus on the woman, man and child's health, sexual health, general disease, first aid, health recovery, and medicines.  

Here is a brief statistics:
  • Total visits: 221.70K on desktop & mobile web in April 2016
  • Traffic by countries (top 5): Cambodia 76.20%, Vietnam 17.26%, USA 1.46%, South Korea 1.09%, and France 0.92% on desktop in the last 3 months (Feb - Apr, 2016)
  • Traffic sources (top 5): Social 87.56%, Search 5.51%, Direct 5.07%, and Referrals 1.67% 
  • Page speed: 33/100 on mobile and 9/100 on desktop (May 2016)
  • Facebook fan: 237K (# of likes, May 2016)

8. Khmer-note.com

Screenshot of KhmerNote

Khmer-Note is an online news which was founded on September 9, 2012, focusing on national news, knowledge, entertainment, technology, sport, and social life.

Here is a brief statistics:
  • Total visits: 141.40K on desktop & mobile web in April 2016
  • Traffic by countries (top 5): Cambodia 70.45%, Vietnam 22.65%, USA 1.98%, Philippines 0.55%, and South Korea 0.52% on desktop in the last 3 months (Feb - Apr, 2016)
  • Traffic sources (top 5): Social 88.17%, Direct 9.22%, Referrals 1.37%, and Search 1.05% 
  • Page speed: 72/100 on mobile and 54/100 on desktop (May 2016)
  • Facebook fan: 697K (# of likes, May 2016)

9. Khmer-press.com

Screenshot of Khmer-press

Khmer-press is an online news portal that was founded on August 9, 2014, with the contents focusing on knowledge, social life, health, love, technology, and sport.

Here is a brief statistics:
  • Total visits: 156.20K on desktop & mobile web in April 2016
  • Traffic by countries (top 5): Cambodia 70.64%, Vietnam 24.37%, USA 0.90%, Thailand 0.55%, and France 0.46% on desktop in the last 3 months (Feb - Apr, 2016)
  • Traffic sources (top 5): Social 88.17%, Direct 9.22%, Referrals 1.37%, and Search 1.05% 
  • Page speed: 48/100 on mobile and 42/100 on desktop (May 2016)
  • Facebook fan: 441K (# of likes, May 2016)

SEE: 100 Best Quotes from Brilliant Business Leaders [Infographic]

10. Vow-news.com

Screenshot of Vow-news

Village of Wonder is an online news website providing knowledge about health, technology, education, architecture, and celebrity. The contents, some get from foreign websites and Sabay News.

Here is a brief statistics:
  • Total visits: 168.60K on desktop & mobile web in April 2016
  • Traffic by countries (top 5): Cambodia 68.66%, Vietnam 21.74%, France 4.03%, USA 2.43%, and Philippines 1.31% on desktop in the last 3 months (Feb - Apr, 2016)
  • Traffic sources (top 5): Social 87.16%, Direct 5.64%, Search 3.68%, and Referrals 3.38% 
  • Page speed: 54/100 on mobile and 63/100 on desktop (May 2016)
  • Facebook fan: 128K (# of likes, May 2016)
If you wish to read these websites in English or other languages, you can use Google Translate for help.

In conclusion, most visitors of all the top 10 websites above come from Cambodia and Vietnam through social media, Facebook is the main source. I hope that the list of websites with some data statistics will be a useful guide for one of your clues on the digital marketing strategy.

Do you know other top websites in Cambodia / top sites in Cambodia? If so, please share it in the comments.

The Top 10 Cambodian Websites

ReachMorePayLessDigitalMarkeingSeminar

Are you searching for a digital marketing seminar in Cambodia? If so, you absolutely find the right place to answer your query.

Cambodia IASTSS Alumni Association (CIAA) in cooperation with Cambodia-Japan Cooperation Center (CJCC) will organise an online marketing seminar "Reach More Pay Less in Digital Edge Marketing" on May 21, 2016 from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the Angkor-Kizuna Hall, CJCC in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Who should attend?
  • Entrepreneurs
  • IT experts 
  • Marketers and sales
  • Senior university students in business, marketing, or IT fields

What will you get?
  • Tips for effective online marketing
  • Benefits of using social medias
  • Maximize resources in marketing
  • Opportunity to apply for the special training program in Japan

SEE ALSO: The First E-Business Workshop in Cambodia

Who are keynote speakers?
  • Mr. Khem David, Chief Operations Officer, Sambat Finance
  • Ms. Vorn Sreymao, Marketing Manager, IDP Cambodia
  • Mr. Muon Chamnan (myself), Co-manager, Google Business Group Phnom Penh

Find more on the official poster below:

Reach More Pay Less in Digital Edge Marketing Poster

I will be attending the seminar and also be a part of panel discussion. Are you interested in joing this event? Book your seat here. See you at the event!

Reach More Pay Less in Digital Edge Marketing

Cambodian Action Film 'Jail Break'

For recently years, Cambodian movie industry has gained more popularity among the country after the Ministry of Information ordered bans the broadcast of any foreign-made film between the hours of 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and was intended “to restore Cambodian culture and Khmer movies”, according to Radio Free Asia.

Seeing this trend, local filmmakers have been working hard to produce the qualified movies to fit national and international markets. If asking you what kind of Cambodian movies would you expect to watch: documentary, drama, comedy, adventure, romance, history, action, crime, horror, thriller etc.? For me, I like watching action films (Hollywood-made, Chinese-made, and Thai-made …), and this chance I wish to watch Cambodia-made ones as well.

Luckily, I had watched one film, Hanuman, produced by Kongchak Pictures – it is the Cambodia’s first action movie. So, what will be the next one to watch in the upcoming year, 2017?

SEE ALSO:
- The Missing Picture
- The Last Reel 


Kongchak Pictures in association with Puprum Entertainment, a new startup company founded by two biggest film distributors: Sabay Digital Corporation and Westec Media Limited, have worked together for the action comedy adventure, JAILBREAK, which may do well for Cambodia comparing to regional neighbors.
What started as a simple escort mission will soon turn to chaos as the prisoners of Koh Kla take over the prison grounds. Five special task force officers trapped in the building will have to fight their way out for survival, as they wait for backup to come.
The film will be casting by Dara Our, star of Khmer first action movie Hanuman as well as Father’s Treasure, Before the Fall and The Forest Whispers. His co-lead is the Hollywood-level Jean Paul Ly, his action credits include stunt and fight work on Lucy, Now You See Me 2, Grimsby, 24, Streetfighter and more, recently Cuckoo. The other casts include Tharoth Sam, the first female Bokator Fighter to make it into the MMA League and winner of the One FC MMA Tournament in 2014, and Savin Phillip, who is also cast in Hanuman. It will be directed by Jimmy Henderson with estimated release in 2017.

For more information about this movie, please keep in touch on the official Facebook page here.

Can not wait to watch its official trailer, and what you will expect from the movie? Please share your thoughts below!

The Cambodian Action Movie 'Jailbreak' You Should Watch

Cambodian New Year Card 2016
Khmer New Year Card 2016 by Chamnan
Time is fast to move from one year to one year. The angel of the year of the Goat 2015 will transfer her duties to the angel of the Monkey 2016 that will be celebrating on April 13, 2016. To take this valuable chance, I would like to say Happy Khmer New Year 2016 to all Cambodian people and the rest of the world, and wish you all the best for the upcoming Cambodian New Year 2016 to all my friends, colleague, families, beloved readers, and people in the world. Please, the Year of the Monkey's angel wishes all be blessed with a peaceful and prosperous living for the whole year through.
The holiday lasts for three days beginning on New Year's Day, which falls on April 13 this year, which is the end of the harvesting season, when farmers enjoy the fruits of their labor before the rainy season begins. Khmers living abroad may choose to celebrate during a weekend rather than just specifically April 13 through 15. These three days called Maha Songkran for first day, Virak Wanabat for second day, and Virak loeurng Sak for final day.
Where Will You Plan to Visit?
Before the New Year, most Cambodian, including myself, will travel to homelands to meet families, relatives, and friends. And after they do good things for their families, they will plan to visit nearby tourism sites or interesting points. The most provinces where they plan to spend their 3-day holidays are: 
  • Temple trip: Siem Reap is the best place to visit temples such as Angkor Wat and biggest cultural event so-called Angkor Sankranta, and Battambang and Pailin are also under their considerations for a waterfall, mountain, and rice field views.
  • Coastal/Seaside trip: Sihanoukville, Kampot, Kep, and Koh Kong – these are good choice to visit nice beaches, island, and fresh seaside.
  •  Nearby Phnom Penh City: Some of the people who has families in Phnom Penh, they consider to eat out nearby restaurants or visit the waterfall in Kirirom resort in Kampong Speu province, and sometimes they go to seaside trip too.

Are you looking for a whole year of Cambodian public holiday 2016 or other ASEAN countries? If so, please check out this article.

I think not only Cambodian who plan to visit Angkor Wat but also foreigners, so I share with you about Angkor Sankranta (แžขแž„្แž‚แžšแžŸแž„្แž€្แžšាแž“្แž) as the following: 

Angkor Sankranta  is an event of Khmer New Year organized by the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia (UYFC) which is held in Siem Reap province from 13–16 April. Angkor Sankranta is an opportunity for all Cambodians as a united Khmer Family and for foreign friends to receive unforgettable and exquisite experiences during Khmer New Year in Cambodia. Keep updates on the official Facebook page.

SEE ALSO: Happy Khmer New Year 2015

What is My Message for This Year?
Almost every year, I always keep some messages for myself as well as for my beloved readers. So, what is it?
  • Keep doing goodness for society even it is not seen: I always tell myself that human is different so please don’t try others to be yours – just keep trying to solve a social problem for society. Others may not see what you have done good things for your beloved country but you yourself can see it.
  • Never give up on what you love to do: It is true that people have to do what they love, so even though she or he faces any problems, they still keep trying. Sooner or later, you will get what you need.

The message is still the message to keep thinking but the action is a must to do!
แžŸួแžŸ្แžីแž†្แž“ាំแž្แž˜ី Soursdey Chnam Thmey! Have a safe trip wherever you go!
Do I miss any places or points not to mention above? Please share your idea below.

Happy Khmer New Year 2016 [Greeting Card]

 
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