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Mar 21, 2024 · Cambodia | Today's latest from Al Jazeera. Photos: Southeast Asia swelters in record-setting heatwave. The excessive heat across the region has triggered health alerts, shuttered schools and...
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Cambodia has had a pretty bad run of luck for the last half-millennium or so. Ever since the fall of Angkor in 1431, the once mighty Khmer Empire has been plundered by its neighbors. It was colonized by the French in the 19th century, and during the 1970s suffered heavy carpet bombing by the USA. After a false dawn of independence in 1953, Cambodia...
Visas
All visitors, except citizens of Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar and Vietnamneed a visa to enter Cambodia. The official price for a "tourist visa (T)" is USD30 or USD35 for an "ordinary visa(E)" also known more commonly as "business visa". Staff may try to charge more at some land border crossings: hold out for the official price, particularly at major crossings, but don't be upset if you have to pay USD1-2 extra. The major difference between a tourist and...
By plane
Cambodia has international airports at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Direct flights connect Phnom Penh International Airport (previously Pochentong International Airport) with mainland China (Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai), Hong Kong, Laos (Vientiane), Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur), Singapore, South Korea (Incheon), Taiwan (Taipei), Thailand (Bangkok) and Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City). Direct flights connect Siem Reap - Angkor International Airport with mainland China (Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai), Laos (...
By road
Note, in the list of borders below, the Cambodian town comes second. For example, Aranyaprathet is in Thailand and Poipetis in Cambodia.
By Microlight Aircraft
Microlight Cambodia Microlight Cambodia, Fly around the temples of Angkor, lush jungles, floating villages, and flooded forests in a Microlight Aircraft.
By plane
Domestic aviation in Cambodia has improved. Airports currently operating scheduled passenger flights are in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and, though much more limited, Sihanoukville. The main operator of flights out of Sihanoukville is Cambodia Angkor Air, a joint venture between the government and Vietnam Airlines, which flies between Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam).
By helicopter
Currently two companies in Cambodia, as below: Operating since 1998, “Helicopters Cambodia”is the longest running service in The Kingdom of Wonder. Full safety record, and unmatched expertise from experienced expatriate pilots. VIP charter and scenic flights, and a strong history of survey and support logistics. Helistar Cambodia , a VIP helicopter charter and scenic flights company, operate to virtually anywhere in Cambodia. Helicopters can be chartered to fly from Phnom Penh and Siem Reapfo...
The official language of Cambodia is Khmer. Unlike its Thai, Laotian and Vietnamese neighbors, Khmer is not a tonal language, though its multitude of vowels, dip- and tripthongs make it difficult for the European-trained ear to discern. Despite this, most Cambodians are charmed by any attempt you do make, so pick up a phrasebookand give it a go. Th...
There are many temples around Cambodia for you to see. Both men and women should make sure to have their shoulders and knees covered - and head uncovered - when entering the temples out of respect. 1. Explore the Cardamom mountains for jungle trekking and waterfalls. Walk in S.E. Asia's largest mangrove forest. Hang out on white sand beaches, all i...
Cash
The Cambodian riel (KHR) and US dollar (USD) are interchangeable currencies in Cambodia, with riel most commonly used only for small transactions in place of U.S. coins, which are not accepted anywhere. (Though in the countryside, even larger prices are more commonly quoted in riel, as there are fewer U.S. dollars floating about). Torn or old currency notes - both dollars and riel - may be difficult to use. Cashiers may point to a small tear in the note and refuse to accept it. Using clear ta...
Cards
VISA and JCB are the most widely accepted credit cards; MasterCard and American Express cards are slowly becoming more widely accepted. Note that many places, especially budget restaurants and accommodation, do not accept credit cards. Canadia bank ATMs display a "Time per limit exceeded!" error if you try to withdraw more than USD150 and don't pay out. The 150 dollar limit is for cards with the Maestro and MasterCard logo's, VISA cards have a limit of USD1000.
Traveller's cheques
Traveller's cheques, like credit cards, are accepted in major business establishments, such as large hotels, some restaurants, travel agencies and some souvenir shops; American Express (in USD) are the most widely accepted. However, competitive rates are only usually found in banks in Cambodia's larger cities (guesthouses in heavily touristed areas may offer similar services but at horrendous rates). The usual fee for cashing traveller's cheques is 2% and USD$2 minimum.
While not the strongest link in Southeast Asia's chain of delightful cuisine (due to the Khmer Rouge era, Khmer cuisine were nearly wiped out), Khmer food is filling and cheap. Rice and occasionally noodles are the staples. Unlike in Thailand or Laos, spicy hot food is not the mainstay; black pepper is preferred over chilli peppers, though chillis ...
The tap water supply in Phnom Penh has undergone significant changes following a "water revolutionary" in the government, Ek Sonn Chan. Consequently in Phnom Penh it is said that you can drink the tap water without problem, although it is highly chlorinated and may be sluiced through old rusty or leaded pipes - drink at your own risk. Locals usuall...
Feb 16, 2024 · 5 days ago. Cambodia blames heatwave for deadly ammo blast. An ammunition blast that killed 20 soldiers is being partly blamed on a heatwave gripping the region. Asia. 27 Apr 2024. Cambodian...
Apr 28, 2024 · Security was tight around a military base in southwestern Cambodia on Sunday, a day after a huge explosion there killed 20 soldiers, wounded others and damaged nearby houses. Guards sought to...
Dec 10, 2021 · By Andrew Nachemson. 10 Dec 2021. The United States has announced new restrictions on Cambodia, including an arms embargo, citing the “growing influence” of the Chinese military, as well as...
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Apr 28, 2024 · Updated 7:17 PM PDT, April 27, 2024. PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — An ammunition explosion at a base in southwestern Cambodia on Saturday afternoon killed 20 soldiers and wounded several others, Prime Minister Hun Manet said.
Apr 22, 2024 · PHNOM PENH, Cambodia -- Two separate explosions from ordnance left over from Cambodia’s decades of warfare killed five people and injured two others, the head of the country’s demining agency said Monday.
