Nas sells meat while her husband cruises the city streets in his tuk-tuk as a driver. I asked her why she chose to sell meat in the market rather than sell clothes. She explained that selling meat is more convenient because she doesn’t need to pay for the supply upfront, unlike clothes which requires cash…
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3 tips to flourish at a market
Thyda possesses remarkable expertise in distinguishing between freshwater lake fish and those raised in artificial farms. She explained that farm fish are often administered chemicals to maintain their health, and she can immediately identify the farm fish based on their distinct sliminess that hampers their ability to dry properly. Thyda’s extensive experience of over 30…
Hanging by a thread
While I was browsing the Night Market, Chamroeun invited me to explore her collection of clothes. I was struck by her impeccable command of English, learning that she was not only an enterprising seller, but a Literature teacher. She balances her time by hawking good from 6:00pm to 11:00pm every night, and rises early in…
Stronger after a fishy history
Ny comes from a family of fishermen, and she has always sold fish. However, everything changed during the Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s when all businesses were forced to shut down. Ny was forced to go to the countryside to work in the fields, while scholars and artists were tragically shot. When Ny described…
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