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Phnom Penh tuk-tuks at night


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Officially known as the French ‘remorque,’ everyone calls them tuk-tuks, which are part of everyday Cambodian life even at night.

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – As dusk starts to set in, heavy rain is lit up by lights from vehicles that navigate Phnom Penh’s riverside roads. Rows of tuk-tuks line the streets, drivers huddled inside as they seek shelter from downpours that are common at this time of year.

When the rain eases, tuk-tuks gather along the promenade, with drivers sitting cross-legged in groups to exchange stories and socialize before their next call to work. Some head to the edge of the river to watch the lights reflected on the water. 

Elsewhere, remorque drivers catch some rest in hammocks that gently swing inside their vehicles, while others eat food over a makeshift table on the floor.

As the dark sets in, people settle for the night. Tuk-tuk drivers return to their vehicles to sleep, benches become occupied with the homeless and others find a resting place for the night on pavements and wooden tables along the riverside. All photos by Prak Chan Thul.

Rain, Car, Transportation
RAIN. Tuk-tuk passing on a rainy night in Phnom Penh on October 27, 2024
Tuk-tuk in cambodia
FOR ALL. ‘It’s for everyone,’ proclaims the sign above these tuk-tuk drivers on October 27, 2024.
Homeless in Phnom Penh
HOMELESS. Homeless people find a temporary refuge on a rainy day in Phnom Penh on October 27, 2024.
Phnom Penh at night, food vendors, Cambodia
FOOD. Vendors set up shop for the night in the shadow of a Phnom Penh high-rise.
Phnom Penh tuk-tuk, Cambodia
BREAK. A tuk-tuk driver relaxes in his vehicle in Phnom Penh on October 26, 2024.
Phnom Penh Tuk-tuk, Cambodia
REST. Tuk-tuk drivers and locals alike find respite along the scenic riverside in Phnom Penh on October 26, 2024.

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