Embassies and Consulates in Phnom Penh
by Pakistaniguy
There is quite a number of embassies in Phnom Penh, though some travelers will find that their nearest embassy is in Bangkok. Most of the embassies will provide information to their nationals about the current sitation in Cambodia and can replace a passport in the event that it is lost or stolen. But keep in mind that they aren’t that good that they’ll provide you money for your onward ticket but to contact your people at home might be possible so that u can request them to send u money.
A poor country
by MJL
As Cambodia is one of the poorest country is South East Asia, there are some local customs. E.g. in some places (National Museum) an officer will give you a small flower. Take that flower and put it and small amount of money in a bowl or a plate in front of Buddha. It is a sophisticated means of begging, but we rich tourist can give a few dollars. You don't need to give every place.
Give blood and help the kids
by twotravelbugs
The Kantha Bopha II Hospital is one of several in the country that accept blood donations from tourists. This one is a childrens hospital and they are always after blood donations, especially during dengue fever outbreaks.
They are behind the Royal Palace on Oknha Chhun Street (road #240 I think), and are open for donations from 7am through to late afternoon.
Conditions are very clean, sterile equipment is used and at least one person working there speaks good English - and is more than happy to sit and chat, improving his language skills as well as finding out more about the world.
In return for giving up a pint of blood, donors are given a cold soft drink straight away, and also a t-shirt and bag of food (noodles, sugar, rice, condensed milk, water, crackers - but I guess contents would change depending on donations of food etc). The bags of food we got, we then gave away to two of the many needy people living out on the street.
Bayon Temple
by keeweechic
Bayon Temple is the focal point and mystic centre of the Royal City (Angkor Thom) chiefly noted for its 54 powerful four-sided Towers of Faces. Each bares the same blank image of the Jayavarman as the reincarnation of Buddha with the eyes closed and a disturbing smile.
The temple features over 1,200 metres of reliefs carved on the outer and inner walls depicting the lives of the people and the historical events.