Naga World rising above Buddhist Institute. It also dominates other nearby landmarks: The new Ministry of Foreign Affairs and new National Assembly. Ironically, it may be built to give convenience and entertainment to Cambodia's richest and most powerful. The PM, high-ranking officials and parliamentarians could do shopping, gamble...after meetings. What a clever idea(sic). 
Poipet town in Bantey Meanchey: The paradise in the hell. The town is dusty and hectic in general. There seem nothing to see besides few casinos and hotels, just few meters from Thai border. There seem to be few gamblers even on Sunday. The business is gonna collapse soon, I guess. Cambodia's uttermost Wild West.
Stung Sangke in Battambang town. I have longed to see the river. A bit disappointed cus it's small and seems not charming like in Sin Sisamot songs. The town itself is big and nice, anyway. Have no time to roam around. Just passed by and took a pic from inside my brother-in-law's pick-up. Not a nice work at all.
Kamping Peouy Reservoir in Battambang lying between two mountains. It may be the second biggest in Cambodia after West Baray, giving the surrounding area a year-round harvest. One of the greatest ( and costliest) achievements of KR regime. The location is superb, and the water is very clear. However, it will soon be polluted by thoughtless picnickers. 
New Cambodian National Assembly. The building's design is one of the clumsiest I ever seen. It's not worth its huge cost and doesn't fit the surrounding at all, not to say the nearby Naga. Much worse than the Buddhist Institute, the Royal Palace and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The more I look closer, the more I wonder who on earth comes up with such horrible design. 
The swirling cloud at Bokor National Park in Feb. There is mist down the cliff most of the time. It was said that many gamblers jumped off the cliff. The road up the mountain top has been renovating by Sokha company. There is a big plan to turn the plateau into a premium resort, including hotels, casinos and golf courses.
A stream flowing from Mount Bokor along national road 3 from Kampot to Kampong Som. With many nice streams, sea breeze and mountain view, travelling along road is relaxing. The land on both sides is skyrocketing due road upgrade, speculation and rumors of development projects.
The so-called National Museum in Siem Riep is owned by PM's daughter and a Thai businessman. Why can't the government build a real national museum given an enormous amount of money from tourism there and the potential revenue the museum could generate. http://www.andybrouwer.co.uk/blog/2008/03/feedback-for-angkor-national-museum.html
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