Pailin

A street party brings together people who otherwise just walk past each other. Check early with the council whether you need permission, share out tasks like tables, music and activities for kids, and everyone brings so…

A wobbly chair, a toaster that's given up, trousers with a hole: plenty can be saved with a little skill. At a repair meetup people bring their broken things and work out a fix together with handy neighbours. Can you re…

Strong, unique passwords and two-factor login protect your accounts better than anything else. Before you post, ask yourself if you'd still be fine with it in five years, and never share addresses or locations with stra…

Helping out, for example coaching kids' sports, at an animal shelter or at local events, brings new friendships and looks great on your CV. Often just a few hours a month are enough. Simply ask clubs and organisations i…

Festivals, customs and small rituals connect people across decades. Which tradition in Sala Krau District means the most to you, and do you take part yourself? Tell us about it in the comments!

So many nice things happen that never make the papers: a lost wallet returned, a new shop opening, a lovely celebration. What good news from Sala Krau District would you like to share this week? We look forward to your …

A sunrise over the rooftops, a front garden in bloom or a funny sign: home is full of great pictures. Show us your best photo of the week from Sala Krau District and tell us briefly where you took it!

Sala Krau (Khmer: សាលាក្រៅ, Saléa Krau) is a district located in Pailin Province, western Cambodia. The district is subdivided into 4 communes and 43 villages. According to the 1998 census of Cambodia, it had a populatio…

When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…

Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …

Every place has spots only locals know: a bench with a view, a courtyard full of flowers, a little path along the water. Which hidden corner of Pailin municipality would you show a newcomer? Let us in on the secret!

Parents and grandparents know it well: not all playgrounds are equal. Which playground in Pailin municipality is your favourite, and why? Share your tips with other families!

Football, table tennis, swimming or a walking group: clubs are often the best way to meet people. Which club are you part of in Pailin municipality, and are you looking for new members? Give your club a quick shout-out!

Pailin City was founded under the Khmer Empire, where it was an important trading centre. It continued to be an important centre for commerce during French colonial control, where several French-owned businesses and pla…

Pailin municipality (Khmer: ក្រុងប៉ៃលិន) is a municipality (krong) covering the southern part of Pailin province in north-western Cambodia on the border with Thailand. The municipality is subdivided into 4 communes (sang…

Pailin, at the northern edge of the Cardamom Mountains, was founded during the Khmer Empire as an important trading centre and kept this role under French rule. In the 1870s veins of sapphires and rubies were discovered…

O'Tavao Waterfall (pronounced like "Ortavao") (take Hwy 57 towards Battambang for a few min past Phnom Yat, then turn off to the right; the turning is signposted, but only in Khmer and only if heading to Pailin; look fo…

Pailin was founded during the Khmer Empire, where it existed as an important trading center. It continued its role as a center of trade and commerce under French colonial rule, which saw the establishment of French-oper…