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The front facade of Golden Sorya Mall before it was closed. (William Russell)

The Rise and Fall of Phnom Penh’s Pub Street

The Golden Sorya Mall, which billed itself as Phnom Penh’s Pub Street, has finally been taken down after over a decade of being a famous part of the seedier side of the city’s nightlife.

An old landfill site in Arei Ksat is being used as a temporary dumpsite due to flooding in the new landfill, on November 5, 2022. (Daniel Zak)

Arei Ksat Trash Cleaned Up, but Collection Still on Hold

Trash bags that were piling up around Arei Ksat have been moved to a temporary location amid publicity, but residents must continue to deal with their own garbage at least until a meeting with local government is held on Friday, the collection company said.

Trash piles up on the streets of Arei Ksat, Kandal, on October 29, 2022. (Daniel Zak)

Updated: Arei Ksat Village Flooded With Garbage

Residents in Kandal’s Arei Ksat commune say trash has been piling up on neighborhood streets, with a local official saying a flooded dumpsite has affected the operations of a private company charged with collection.

A parked Onion tuk-tuk in Phnom Penh on October 26, 2022. (Michael Dickison/VOD)

Cambodia-Built ‘Onion’ Electric Tuk-Tuks Hit Speed Bumps

Drivers for Onion Mobility’s first line of fully electric tuk-tuks are reporting frustrations after their first months on the road, but others are still optimistic about Cambodia’s green future as the company pledges to improve its initial product.