“Hundreds of foreign tourists have cancelled trips to Cambodia in recent months… Visitors who have accepted the risk and travelled to Siem Reap in recent weeks report that they had the temples almost all to themselves”. Not a report from the last few months, although it easily could be if only that “hundreds” read “thousands”, or “millions”, but instead comes from the New York Times, February 1993.
"A father is the one friend upon whom we can always rely."
This quote by Émile Gaboriau has a particularly important echo this month as June will celebrate Fathers on Sunday, 21st. At Thalias, we think that Dads are just great! Then we have decided to help you treat yours to something delicious this Father's Day. Whether you live in Phnom Penh or Siem Reap, we certainly have at least one idea to make the day memorable and celebrate with your family.
May the coming days bring you all many joyful moments of celebration!
Yours sincerely,
Arnaud Darc,
CEO and Chairman Thalias Hospitality Group
While latest news are all related to the Covid-19 pandemic, why not talk about all good things in life instead?
We at Thalias have issued here a newsletter that will hopefully cheer you up and make you forget these difficult times, at least for the time of your reading. From French cheese to Cambodian herbs, we have selected a few stories to share with you our love for good food and fine cuisine, for you to enjoy while you may be practicing social distancing at home. In the meantime, we are still open and welcome you in the safety of our Topaz, Malis and Khéma restaurants in Phnom Penh where we follow the most stringent hygiene measures.
Please enjoy the reading and take care.
Yours sincerely,
Arnaud Darc,
CEO and Chairman Thalias Hospitality Group
Sacred to millions of Buddhists all over the world, Vesak marks the birth, enlightenment and, in his eightieth year, passing away of the Buddha almost 2,500 years ago. Called Visak Bochea in Cambodia, the festival is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of May, which this year falls on the 7th. In Cambodia, it is one of the most important festivals of the year and, in common with Thailand and Myanmar, will be celebrated on the 6th.
