Phnom Penh

Thank you Simian. Think I found the bar and owner in the Khmer440 forum and will for sure pay him a visit.

I first heard Cambodian rock in Matt Dillons film City of ghosts from 2002, and Dengue Fever was one of the bands in that film. Very good band, although still not up there with Ros. And a film well worth to C.

One totally off topic thing but still something I am curious abut is a thing I hear in these songs a lot. It sounds like "srolain". Almost like the German fraulein. Got to be something related to love since it is repeated in every other song.

To Google Cambodian dictionaries is pretty useless for me in this matter, but maybe some devotee knows what the hell they are srolaining about?

B

Since yesterday Martini has been closed.

Offical reason is a missing properly document relating the business license.

It means love.

[QUOTE=Barba] but still something I am curious abut is a thing I hear in these songs a lot. It sounds like "srolain". Almost like the German fraulein.

B[/QUOTE]Love - the pronounciation is far more like the french "salon" not like german "Fräulein".

[QUOTE=Kniom]Since yesterday Martini has been closed.[/QUOTE]There were a number of lovelies there on Monday nite. The Phnom Penh papers have carried articles in the last couple of days quoting Hun Sen to the effect that he supported a crack down on prostitution, gambling and drugs. If any of the bigwigs are caught up in his dragnet their picture will be shown on television. Not sure what is supposed to happen to those of us who are not big enough to make the evening news.

The government also accepted 91 recommendations, without comment, that the UN made on improving Human Rights. This after Hun Sen had a tizzy fit about a comment from a UN worker in Cambodia.

Tis the season for Grantsmanship. The US will rate Cambodia on what category it fits into with respect to [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord908][CodeWord908][/url] next month. That will have a big effect on how much money the country gets from a multitude of sources. After that, hopefully, it will go back to business as usual.

RR

It's all making me wanna make sweet srolain to a fräulein in the salon, as the rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain.

[QUOTE=Barba]Thank you Simian. Think I found the bar and owner in the Khmer440 forum and will for sure pay him a visit.

I first heard Cambodian rock in Matt Dillons film City of ghosts from 2002, and Dengue Fever was one of the bands in that film. Very good band, although still not up there with Ros. And a film well worth to C.

One totally off topic thing but still something I am curious abut is a thing I hear in these songs a lot. It sounds like "srolain". Almost like the German fraulein. Got to be something related to love since it is repeated in every other song.

To Google Cambodian dictionaries is pretty useless for me in this matter, but maybe some devotee knows what the hell they are srolaining about?

B[/QUOTE]
I think someone said that it means 'darling' but not sure if I could trust it.

The music is probably the best thing about the Matt Dillon film. IMHO, the viewing experience is far more interesting when you watch it with Dillon and the other writer's comments going at the same time.

You are probably right about the music of Ros as opposed to Dengue Fever but the problem I had with the original music of Ros and the others is that the repro quality is usually non-existent or very bad and often quite hard to listen to.

[QUOTE=Kniom]Since yesterday Martini has been closed.

Offical reason is a missing properly document relating the business license.[/QUOTE]"Missing proper document", well I can easily imagine how these documents look like; they are of green colour, have images of US-Presidents and "in god we trust" printed on them!

[QUOTE=Phil Istine]

My mate in the office here beside me says that beer can be as cheap as 45 baht in Pattaya-is this true?[/QUOTE]

Depends if you are referring to a beer at a gogo/beer bar =not likely //or getting a generic beer at the local store=yes

[QUOTE=Sharka]
[QUOTE=Phil Istine]My mate in the office here beside me says that beer can be as cheap as 45 baht in Pattaya-is this true?[/QUOTE]
Depends if you are referring to a beer at a gogo/beer bar =not likely //or getting a generic beer at the local store=yes[/QUOTE]
Here's what I've noticed.

Some places have happy hour for 45-60 baht for a beer. Gogos often have specials, draft beer for 55-75 baht with most around 55-60 baht range. You'll see the 'welcome' girls holding signs. Draft beer is usually Chang or Tiger. I think Chang Original is what the draft is and it's 6.5%.

Go to Family Mart or 7-11 and you're getting a bottle of beer for 25-40 baht depending what you buy. You can have some drinks on the beach, walking along the beach, or even walking on walking street.

Popular Gogos don't offer drink specials, usually don't have draft, and you're paying 95+ baht for a drink of beer, hard liquor, or a non alcoholic drink.

Discos are charging 120+ baht per drink depending on what you order.

Look on this site for Saran - he was reliable



[QUOTE=Tunang0102]Hi,

I will be in Phnom Penh this July and spend one week there. As a newbie (first time newcomer to sex tourist), I just wonder whether there is any good toregiuds/tax drivers availaB. I mean those guys really know good places in Cambodia. I have posted in 'Travel Plans & Announcements' but got only one reply. I can receive PM and hope here more replies from some generous big boys.

Thanks in advance[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Phil Istine]My mate in the office here beside me says that beer can be as cheap as 45 baht in Pattaya-is this true?[/QUOTE]Yes, if you know where to go.

I drink at beer-bars where the price is 45 baht for San Mig, Heineken etc. The lokal beers Leo, Chang are even cheaper.

This are all day prices, and not Happy Hour only.

[QUOTE=Tunang0102]Hi,

I will be in Phnom Penh this July and spend one week there. As a newbie (first time newcomer to sex tourist), I just wonder whether there is any good toregiuds/tax drivers availaB. I mean those guys really know good places in Cambodia. I have posted in 'Travel Plans & Announcements' but got only one reply. I can receive PM and hope here more replies from some generous big boys.

Thanks in advance[/QUOTE]

Hi Tunang,
PP is not that hard to figure out. I've made 2 trips before and am planning on a 3rd trip in early July (tough choice between AC and Manila, but PP is the best), may be we'll meet up and "hunt" together.
Try not to think of yourself as a sex tourist. Cambodia is so unique you would probably go even if there's no sex, anyways.
Back to the topic. Just book yourself into the Flamigos hotel and you'll be walking distrance from several action party places. Yes, Flamigos is a bit run down and probably is about 2 star-ish, but it's got lots of action.

Al

[QUOTE=Bubba999]Look on this site for Saran - he was reliable[/QUOTE]

Yes, Saran speaks good English, but he also demands top dollars...

[QUOTE=AlLostInSpace13]Yes, Saran speaks good English, but he also demands top dollars...[/QUOTE]

How much?

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