Thailand was the first SE Asian country I visited. I loved it. Then I thought it'd be cool to explore other ones and compare, see if there's an even better one for me. So far, I tried Philippines and Vietnam. It's still too early to say for sure, but I think Thailand is still winning for me.
After spending considerable amount of time in both Thailand a d Cambodia, I agree with what you're saying about Phnom Penh. Once you get out the hustle and bustle of Phnom Penh things get much less chaotic and cheaper. I would recommend Siem Reap or Kampot
@@mballa423 I've met plenty of foreigners working in the bars of Siem Reap (though not "legal" workers). Some of them have worked there for years. Any smaller city will have fewer schools and therefore fewer teaching opportunities. The good thing is most schools don't advertise jobs online so if you show up in person with resumes you can get a job right away with a little effort. I suggest also hanging out in the expat bars there you can find opportunities or information leading to jobs. But as in most places in SEA if you are a serious teacher and not some drunk backpacker trash you can find work anywhere.
I lived and worked in Cambodia from 1998 to 2018. Married a lovely Cambodian lady in in 2003 we bought a small bungalow in Hua Hin, Thailand. I have always found things easier in Cambodia, the people less pushy.
@@pauladams5764 We never stayed long enough to need one. I found Thailand was nice to visit but would not want to live there. Friends who visited Thailand then came to visit us in Cambodia said they wished they had spent more time in Cambodia.
Interesting video. I actually have been living in Bangkok for 3 years but recently came to Phnom Penh and also made a video just giving my initial impression of Cambodia vs. Thailand. I just subscribed and looking forward to more!
Mike been here in PP now for 4yrs I,m now 65. Visa-wise Cambodia wins hands down. Retirement visa here for over 50s is about 300usd for 12month multi-entry, no reporting, no funds required in bank accounts. I lived in Thailand for 15yrs, still visit every year, except for the last 2, we know why. It just suits me to travel to Thailand for 2 or 3 months whenever I want without all the hassles.
Very well said, Paul. Thanks for saying it. Your plan of action sounds the most sensible as it allows you to enjoy both countries with relative ease. Thanks again.
Good to know. Where do you live there? I would think small towns may be more challenging for us older folk. I've visited Thailand many times and have been spoiled by the conveniences! But the visa situation is putting me off retiring there.
Thank you for your video about my country. Hopefully we will improve more our hospitality to attract more tourists as we do have a lot of tourist destinations 🙏
If you get recurring diarrhea from food in Cambodia the only one thing that will stop it in it's tracks (including antibiotics) is Smecta. My best advice you'll appreciate alot later.
There are very few good street food vendors but they are hard to find as they open very late. One of my favorite street food is actually Cambodian bbq pork on rice with an egg for just 5k riel which is 2 times better in value and in portion than any Thai street food I have eaten in the past 20 years!!
Amazing content! You’ve got me considering Cambodia specially with Thailand being so flakey lately. Question: how is the internet speed in Cambodia? Is it reliable, fast and consistent to be doing video calls online?
I think Philippines is the one to avoid if you need reliable video calls (based on my experience in Cebu City). Every 30-minute video call I did, the call would drop for like ~2 minutes on average. Tried multiple SIM cards and wifi routers, even the best setup I found was not reliable.
Good video! Thailand is wacky now, so the info on Cambodia is super relevant. Q: What is going on now in Sihanoukville? I visited BC (Before Chinese) and really enjoyed the place. But then the Chinese and the casinos came (evidently). And now they are gone (evidently). And covid has come, and now is going. Where are we all left, today, with this formerly excellent destination?
I'm living in Sihanouk Ville. For now 80% of Chinese went back to their country and left over unfinished building 😂😂😂 it's getting better day by day because the Government replaced the old greedy Provincial governor. 😁
Yes, yes.... everything is cheaper in Cambodia... yes, maybe the beer in a cheap girly bar.... everything else is definitely more expensive, in PP anyway...
also keeping in mind if you fly in the airport is usually a pure hell as well as there being at least a half a dozen options they have to trip you up entering, if some little detail is missing then you are stuck in an airport holding area (not free) having to figure out where can fly back to or go next. Sure, this doesn't happen to a large % of travellers obviously but it is something that must be worried about if one is going to Thailand. No thanks. In the 'good old days' flying to Thailand was totally worry free and something to look forward to. But no more. In my last days of going to Thailand I would only enter through a land border, was too afraid of getting problems at the airport.
Vietnam is very cheap but their infrastructure and quality of housing isn't up to snuff with Thailand. Check out the cities but the country wide is amazing. Hoi An, Dalat, Trang, Da Nang, Hue are great.
I bought 5 years Vietnam visa for $120 from USA. Every six months I have to move out Viet Nam like Cambodia or Thai and then come back to Vietnam again.
Thai foods and Cambodian foods are two different things. You rarely see spicy foods in Cambodia. Yes, you can add to make it spicy y. Generally, khmer foods are not spicy.
Hi Mike, thanks for the video talking about Cambodia. I would like to update there is an update on 17-March-2022 from health ministry of Cambodia Announcement… This is the notification from ministry of health to inform that upon receiving the note from PM, the inter-ministerial committee of covid-19 decides 1. Cancel the requirement from the travelers for certificate of negative result of Covid-19 PCR test within 72 hours before arrival to Cambodia. 2. Cancel the requirement for rapid test upon the arrival. 3. Allow to reopen the visa service on arrival for international travelers by airs, land and sea. * Even though point 1 and 2 are cancelled, travelers are advised to take the rapid test by themselves and must present the covid-19 vaccination card. In case of non vaccination of covid-19, travelers are required to be in 14 day quarantine at designated area defined by ministry of health or authority.
How can i process e-visa or other formalities from bangkok! I will be travelling thailand next mnth from bangladesh and want to visit combodia as well!
Im seriously hoping the Thai government will quickly understand the impact that 3 PCR tests will have on visitor numbers. Ill be surprised if that requirement has been removed by the end of the month.
Tbh I am not entirely sure. Most foreigners there seem to be teachers or retirees. I didn't meet many young, budding entrepreneurs. There seems to be more in Thailand and Vietnam. You might consider online sales or even real estate selling to foreigners if you can speak both languages. Good luck Samereth!
I've lived in both countries, Thailand is more developed and more hustle and bustle (in cities at least). Cambodia is much more relaxed, not as developed which can be a good or bad thing depending on your needs. Cambodia also has much cheaper western food, beer and liquor than Thailand
All that is true, but the general better infrastructure and development of Thailand justifies its slightly higher cost. It's an easier country for Westerners. Plus the medical system is worlds better.
@@ariefraiser140 I agree but the visa situation in Thailand is a hassle and always changes. Granted standing in line every 90 days isn't the end of the world but still more hoops to jump through than Cambodia. There are fewer work restrictions for expats in Cambodia as well.
hey there! Great video, very informative! I'm stuck deciding between Cambodia and Thailand for a trip in April. Both seem great! One of my main stumps is regarding vaccines. I haven't had my booster shot, but have had 2 x Pfizer doses. Do you know if it is a requirement to have a booster to enter either country? I'm struggling to find info on the topic so any advice would be much appreciated!! Thanks in advance, Luke
Google the Thailand Pass, should tell you what's needed, you have to prepay hotel for 2 nights, ride to hotel, 2 PCR tests, health insurance and flight to get accepted for Thailand pass.
All utilities except for Electric are included in rental price. I'm putting out cost of living video this week so that will provide more detailed info on costs etc. Cheers
Definitely Cambodia over Thailand. Cheaper, more adventurous and the great angkor wat is DEFINITELY worth it. I felt like both country were welcoming but cambodia people were a bit nicer.
I've been getting the rapid antigen test done by mouth swab. Please tell me how to find the links you've mentioned. Do they show up on smart phones? Thanks
Some Khmer food in summary: soup like type: veggies soup, taste mostly bland and sometimes bitter since it's the preferred taste in this region stir-frying type: lowkey sweet and salty, and rarely spicy (the spice level depends on the region) There's more variety but they're mostly prohok related, so I'm not going to elaborate further, and I'm sure you know why XD.
Hi, I ve looked at the accommodation system, everything is at 500-800$ which is twice or thrice that of Pattaya. There are no condos like that in Cambodia? Airbnb condos in pattaya.
You're right, you get more for your money in Thailand in my opinion. $350 gets a nice place with a pool and gym in Thailand. Not the case in Cambodia in my experience.
That is why Thailand has been able to control the spread of COVID-19 pretty well. The hassle you mentioned comes at the cost of the safety of tourists and local Thais.
Mike, that was actually news to me that Cambodia allows people to legally work online as DNs under the business visa, thanks. But do they demand taxes from that work at all?
How about the retirement visas, a massive difference. Cambodia you only need to be over 55, $290 a year for this visa, no reporting to immigration and no bank deposit required. Thailand is a disaster for retirement visas.
Enjoyed the vid, I have a pal in Pnomh Penh as I write, due to fly home to UK next week via Singapore..I know restrictions are lifted in UK, what are the requirements, if any, for leaving Cambodia? Thnx
I would recommend you to a local streetfood vlogger. His facebook page is named 'Eatame'. The content is in Khmer but you can make out the meaning via his video and the google map his puts on the description.
Hi Mike, Loved your video and good information. Question. I will be going to Thailand Jun 22 and just want to know if is it easy and better to go to airport to change my flight date & time if I have a "Changeable ticket"? Thank you.
Thai n Cambodia has similar food . Thailand is more developed than Cambodia as a result they have more street food especially in Bangkok, a city of 10 millions while Phnom Penh is a city of 2.5 millions. I travel to both countries n enjoy Cambodia better because the people are more friendly n less like ly to judge you.
@@benkim2016 that not true about Msg, Myanmar and Cambodia use Msg a lot, and in Thailand I can see procedure and can see their ingredients, so many shops not use Msg and if you not confident you can tell them to not input it.
Cambodia is lot less developed it’s like how Thailand was in the early 1990s so behind somewhat, Thailand has some issues lately with expats not being happy, the culture are both very similar. I would love to retire in either country but my concern is transportation in Cambodia since they don’t have an MRT it’s just hard for me I don’t like taxi or Uber in the US so not a fan of the f Tuk Tuk. Also Thailand healthcare is top notch! Cambodia definitely is working on it and was hit hard by the KR era so definitely understandable on its slower situation but hopefully in a he next decade we see more upgrades to infrastructure and etc. Cambodian street food scene is limited lol, also Cambodian people are terrible at marketing their food and culture overall. Unlike Thailand and Vietnam that will market chili peppers or coffee as Thai or Viet, Cambodians just call it “coffee”
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Thailand was the first SE Asian country I visited. I loved it. Then I thought it'd be cool to explore other ones and compare, see if there's an even better one for me. So far, I tried Philippines and Vietnam. It's still too early to say for sure, but I think Thailand is still winning for me.
I agree 100%.💯👍👽
After spending considerable amount of time in both Thailand a d Cambodia, I agree with what you're saying about Phnom Penh. Once you get out the hustle and bustle of Phnom Penh things get much less chaotic and cheaper. I would recommend Siem Reap or Kampot
Battambang is even cheaper and more quiet!!
Kampot is amazing, more going on than Kep
But probably much more difficult to find English teaching jobs in those other cities, correct?
@@mballa423 I've met plenty of foreigners working in the bars of Siem Reap (though not "legal" workers). Some of them have worked there for years. Any smaller city will have fewer schools and therefore fewer teaching opportunities. The good thing is most schools don't advertise jobs online so if you show up in person with resumes you can get a job right away with a little effort. I suggest also hanging out in the expat bars there you can find opportunities or information leading to jobs. But as in most places in SEA if you are a serious teacher and not some drunk backpacker trash you can find work anywhere.
@@quiveringmoist7558 thanks for the information! Very helpful!
I lived and worked in Cambodia from 1998 to 2018. Married a lovely Cambodian lady in in 2003 we bought a small bungalow in Hua Hin, Thailand.
I have always found things easier in Cambodia, the people less pushy.
Yeah, good to hear, mate can you tell me how you get a long-stay visa for your wife in Thailand? if she is Khmer?
@@pauladams5764 We never stayed long enough to need one. I found Thailand was nice to visit but would not want to live there. Friends who visited Thailand then came to visit us in Cambodia said they wished they had spent more time in Cambodia.
HuaHin is quite the tourist spot and that's probably why they're pushy
Thank you so much Mr. Mike for your wonderful video. In Cambodia, there are a lot of interesting things to see.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very informative, I was planning on visiting both but now it seems Cambodia only instead.
Thanks Mike for sharing good news in Cambodia 🇰🇭 people are friendly and good food and a lot very nice place you have to see
I'm more than 25year in cambodia very good people 🇰🇭🇰🇭🇰🇭❤❤❤🌍
Thanks so much for taking the time to do the work to explain things in Cambodia and Thailand. I got alot out of it. Thanks Robert
Glad to hear that Robert!
Interesting video. I actually have been living in Bangkok for 3 years but recently came to Phnom Penh and also made a video just giving my initial impression of Cambodia vs. Thailand. I just subscribed and looking forward to more!
Thanks for your interesting in Cambodia
Mike been here in PP now for 4yrs I,m now 65. Visa-wise Cambodia wins hands down. Retirement visa here for over 50s is about 300usd for 12month multi-entry, no reporting, no funds required in bank accounts. I lived in Thailand for 15yrs, still visit every year, except for the last 2, we know why. It just suits me to travel to Thailand for 2 or 3 months whenever I want without all the hassles.
The bank deposits by farangs often go unclaimed and become part of the government properties when they die!!
Hey Paul great idea. You control your own destiny..
Thanks thinking bout retiring there .
Very well said, Paul. Thanks for saying it. Your plan of action sounds the most sensible as it allows you to enjoy both countries with relative ease. Thanks again.
Good to know. Where do you live there? I would think small towns may be more challenging for us older folk. I've visited Thailand many times and have been spoiled by the conveniences! But the visa situation is putting me off retiring there.
Thank you for your video about my country. Hopefully we will improve more our hospitality to attract more tourists as we do have a lot of tourist destinations 🙏
I spent a lot of money getting into Thailand. When I got to Thailand, I got a positive COVID-19 and was paying a lot of money for that.
i just came back from Cambodia a few days ago.
We love the people of both countries! Thailands definitely more developed but both have their charm!
He Mike used your link to get the thai pass . Saved me loads of hassle as couldn't upload vaccine passport pics onto the app . Many tnx mate 👍👍👍
Glad I could help!
If you get recurring diarrhea from food in Cambodia the only one thing that will stop it in it's tracks (including antibiotics) is Smecta. My best advice you'll appreciate alot later.
Thanks for the tip!
Great video Mike, channel growing fast!
Cheers Connor! 🙏🇰🇭
There are very few good street food vendors but they are hard to find as they open very late. One of my favorite street food is actually Cambodian bbq pork on rice with an egg for just 5k riel which
is 2 times better in value and in portion than any Thai street food I have eaten in the past 20 years!!
Welcome to Cambodia enjoy your travel.
Thank you for your video, you talk mostly are right point
I think the people are friendlier in Cambodia.and I feel safer in Cambodia
Amazing content! You’ve got me considering Cambodia specially with Thailand being so flakey lately. Question: how is the internet speed in Cambodia? Is it reliable, fast and consistent to be doing video calls online?
It's good n cheap in most town area, only very rural areas will few people that have no 4G connection.
Yes, internet here is fine. I've been doing video calls for my business and had no problems. Fast speeds available.
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I think Philippines is the one to avoid if you need reliable video calls (based on my experience in Cebu City). Every 30-minute video call I did, the call would drop for like ~2 minutes on average. Tried multiple SIM cards and wifi routers, even the best setup I found was not reliable.
FYI: If you want some delicious food in Cambodia just go to Thai restaurant that have plenty in Cambodia.
Brilliant info cheers mike looking good mate
Thanks mate! 👍
Good video! Thailand is wacky now, so the info on Cambodia is super relevant. Q: What is going on now in Sihanoukville?
I visited BC (Before Chinese) and really enjoyed the place. But then the Chinese and the casinos came (evidently). And now they are gone (evidently). And covid has come, and now is going. Where are we all left, today, with this formerly excellent destination?
I'm living in Sihanouk Ville. For now 80% of Chinese went back to their country and left over unfinished building 😂😂😂 it's getting better day by day because the Government replaced the old greedy Provincial governor. 😁
I go both countries, that is for sure.
Thank you for posting. First class information.🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Yes, yes.... everything is cheaper in Cambodia... yes, maybe the beer in a cheap girly bar.... everything else is definitely more expensive, in PP anyway...
Getting out of Cambodia is more expensive than Thailand if you need a pcr test for your next destination though!!
Thank you very much for the vidéo. We are coming to cambodia in a month. Now we are in chiang rai Thaïlande. Take care
Thailand forever❤
Going to Thailand now is a total hassle and stressful because of all the procedures and the cost of the hotel stay with PCR test were hell expensive.
also keeping in mind if you fly in the airport is usually a pure hell as well as there being at least a half a dozen options they have to trip you up entering, if some little detail is missing then you are stuck in an airport holding area (not free) having to figure out where can fly back to or go next. Sure, this doesn't happen to a large % of travellers obviously but it is something that must be worried about if one is going to Thailand. No thanks. In the 'good old days' flying to Thailand was totally worry free and something to look forward to. But no more. In my last days of going to Thailand I would only enter through a land border, was too afraid of getting problems at the airport.
@@speyevsspeye7940
Yeah, too much trouble going to Thailand now.
Yes
I don't think so I am in Thailand now and we are fine
@@fish8882 you might think that but I think it's very hard to go to your country no offense
I really love your videos 💖
Glad you like them!
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Thanks Mr. Mike to share my country to the world! Warm welcome to Cambodia 🇰🇭
Thanks for sharing my friend 🤩🌹🌷🙏👏🌷🌹😊😊😊
fully agreed. waiting to return to Thailand for last one year🙃😉
Thank you for details. Maybe one day you should make Vietnam vs Thailand if you travel there
Vietnam is very cheap but their infrastructure and quality of housing isn't up to snuff with Thailand. Check out the cities but the country wide is amazing. Hoi An, Dalat, Trang, Da Nang, Hue are great.
Thank bother that real. Good luck brother
I bought 5 years Vietnam visa for $120 from USA. Every six months I have to move out Viet Nam like Cambodia or Thai and then come back to Vietnam again.
Great video, Mike. Explains a lot of useful stuff.
Cheers Edward!
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It’s difficult to compare the two countries. Since you will have two different journeys.
Thank you everyone who likes Thailand.
Thanks 🙏🙏🙏
Loving ur channel
Hello friend 💚💚 happy to see your video 🎉🎉
Thai foods and Cambodian foods are two different things. You rarely see spicy foods in Cambodia. Yes, you can add to make it spicy y. Generally, khmer foods are not spicy.
Yes, sure. It has if you go to Battambang, streountreng provinces yes can have spicy foods
Great information. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks you so much Mr. Mike Davison
Hi Mike, thanks for the video talking about Cambodia.
I would like to update there is an update on 17-March-2022 from health ministry of Cambodia
Announcement…
This is the notification from ministry of health to inform that upon receiving the note from PM, the inter-ministerial committee of covid-19 decides
1. Cancel the requirement from the travelers for certificate of negative result of Covid-19 PCR test within 72 hours before arrival to Cambodia.
2. Cancel the requirement for rapid test upon the arrival.
3. Allow to reopen the visa service on arrival for international travelers by airs, land and sea.
* Even though point 1 and 2 are cancelled, travelers are advised to take the rapid test by themselves and must present the covid-19 vaccination card. In case of non vaccination of covid-19, travelers are required to be in 14 day quarantine at designated area defined by ministry of health or authority.
For street food, I recommend you to check out the bbq meat stands.
May God Bless you! You are Great!
Thanks for the kind words!
You have to get the beef/buffalo Lok Lak with rice and a fried egg on top. Sprinkle that lime and pepper sauce all over it. :)
😊 Finally Someone recognize my own country Cambodia
How can i process e-visa or other formalities from bangkok!
I will be travelling thailand next mnth from bangladesh and want to visit combodia as well!
Can you pls enlighten me how i can visit combodia from bangkok!
should try the restaurant call jomno kbal koh,the foods are cheap and dilicous.
Im seriously hoping the Thai government will quickly understand the impact that 3 PCR tests will have on visitor numbers. Ill be surprised if that requirement has been removed by the end of the month.
I hoping the same Jay. Fingers crossed for some positive changes coming soon 👌
Nah, the Thai government is always slow and not be bordered to making changes. Don't hope too much when they have military men running the country.
Cambodian always love and welcome all the nations around the world
Great, Mike. Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
What are some entrepreneurial opportunities for a guy like me in Cambodia? I am Khmer-American and can speak both languages fluently.
Tbh I am not entirely sure. Most foreigners there seem to be teachers or retirees. I didn't meet many young, budding entrepreneurs. There seems to be more in Thailand and Vietnam. You might consider online sales or even real estate selling to foreigners if you can speak both languages. Good luck Samereth!
I've lived in both countries, Thailand is more developed and more hustle and bustle (in cities at least). Cambodia is much more relaxed, not as developed which can be a good or bad thing depending on your needs. Cambodia also has much cheaper western food, beer and liquor than Thailand
All that is true, but the general better infrastructure and development of Thailand justifies its slightly higher cost. It's an easier country for Westerners. Plus the medical system is worlds better.
@@ariefraiser140 I agree but the visa situation in Thailand is a hassle and always changes. Granted standing in line every 90 days isn't the end of the world but still more hoops to jump through than Cambodia. There are fewer work restrictions for expats in Cambodia as well.
I don't feel much relax in Cambodia I prefer small lovely small provine in Thailand Nan. Phayao . Chumpon
hey there! Great video, very informative! I'm stuck deciding between Cambodia and Thailand for a trip in April. Both seem great! One of my main stumps is regarding vaccines. I haven't had my booster shot, but have had 2 x Pfizer doses. Do you know if it is a requirement to have a booster to enter either country? I'm struggling to find info on the topic so any advice would be much appreciated!! Thanks in advance,
Luke
Booster is not required for either country. Proof of 2 vaccines is sufficient.
Google the Thailand Pass, should tell you what's needed, you have to prepay hotel for 2 nights, ride to hotel, 2 PCR tests, health insurance and flight to get accepted for Thailand pass.
The nose poke on arrival is already very unpopular but 3 nose poke total in thailand? Now you are playing "covid positive roulette"
Cool video!
Thanks Tom!
What are using to film your videos, and Edit?. Do you use a GoPro?. ✌
I just use my phone mate. 📱
good coverage, how is the WiFi speed? Are all utilities expenses- water, gas, electricity, WiFi - included in your condo rent?
All utilities except for Electric are included in rental price. I'm putting out cost of living video this week so that will provide more detailed info on costs etc. Cheers
@@livinginphuketthailand excellent
I prefer smaller cities.at present I live in Chiang mai.can you recommend anywhere in Cambodia similar?
Siem Reap or Phnom Penh. Both are relatively small cities.
Siem Reap, Kampot, Kep, Sihanoukville (even though they've turned it into a Chinese tourist trap, but still some great areas around it)
Definitely Cambodia over Thailand. Cheaper, more adventurous and the great angkor wat is DEFINITELY worth it. I felt like both country were welcoming but cambodia people were a bit nicer.
Great video. Thanks
Thanks mate!
Could you say "thank you " again in a big voice thank you !
I've been getting the rapid antigen test done by mouth swab.
Please tell me how to find the links you've mentioned. Do they show up on smart phones? Thanks
I have a question. If I travel to Cambodia and after a week decided to go to Thailand, are there restrictions from Cambodia going to Thailand?
Yes, you'll need check on Thailands current entry requirements here: www.tatnews.org/
Some Khmer food in summary:
soup like type: veggies soup, taste mostly bland and sometimes bitter since it's the preferred taste in this region
stir-frying type: lowkey sweet and salty, and rarely spicy (the spice level depends on the region)
There's more variety but they're mostly prohok related, so I'm not going to elaborate further, and I'm sure you know why XD.
Hardly any countries' street foods can rival with Thailand due to the variety, price and tastiness!
Hi, I ve looked at the accommodation system, everything is at 500-800$ which is twice or thrice that of Pattaya.
There are no condos like that in Cambodia? Airbnb condos in pattaya.
You're right, you get more for your money in Thailand in my opinion. $350 gets a nice place with a pool and gym in Thailand. Not the case in Cambodia in my experience.
@@livinginphuketthailand thanks for the insight !
That is why Thailand has been able to control the spread of COVID-19 pretty well. The hassle you mentioned comes at the cost of the safety of tourists and local Thais.
Covid is a scam lol
Sweden proved this
you sould try Kouy Teav or Bay sach chruck for breakfast
Mike, that was actually news to me that Cambodia allows people to legally work online as DNs under the business visa, thanks. But do they demand taxes from that work at all?
How about the retirement visas, a massive difference. Cambodia you only need to be over 55, $290 a year for this visa, no reporting to immigration and no bank deposit required. Thailand is a disaster for retirement visas.
Ok Thailand 🇹🇭 ❤
Which is more friendly, Thailand or Cambodia?
Both places have super friendly people!
Wondering what happens if you test positive after test in Cambodia?
You have to self quarantine in your home, hotel or Airbnb. Hospital stay is not required.
Talk to Taxi driver they know where to take you get good foods .
Enjoyed the vid, I have a pal in Pnomh Penh as I write, due to fly home to UK next week via Singapore..I know restrictions are lifted in UK, what are the requirements, if any, for leaving Cambodia? Thnx
I believe it depends on which country you are travelling to mate.
I would recommend you to a local streetfood vlogger. His facebook page is named 'Eatame'. The content is in Khmer but you can make out the meaning via his video and the google map his puts on the description.
There are about 7 western shopping malls recently built in PNP though. Missha Sovanna shopping mall is one of them!!
Hey guys I want to know where is the condo it's. Cost about $20 a night because l want to stay that place
Hi Mike,
Loved your video and good information.
Question. I will be going to Thailand Jun 22 and just want to know if is it easy and better to go to airport to change my flight date & time if I have a "Changeable ticket"? Thank you.
Vas plutôt visiter ton pays le Cambodge, c'est plus intéressant, n'oublies pas d'où tu viens.
a businessvisa(EB) is around 290$ a month,or if you are 50 ,a retirement visa(ER) is the same price.
A MONTH???
That's per year not per month
@@martywrigh1024 lol I was going to say...
Retirement visa is over 55 in Cambodia. 50 in Thailand.
So helpful movie 👌
Thai n Cambodia has similar food . Thailand is more developed than Cambodia as a result they have more street food especially in Bangkok, a city of 10 millions while Phnom Penh is a city of 2.5 millions. I travel to both countries n enjoy Cambodia better because the people are more friendly n less like ly to judge you.
Fully agree with the street food. Only have been in Cambodia for a few days and can conclude that nothing beats the Thai cuisine 🍜
Unfortunately they use too much MSG though!!
@@benkim2016 Talking about SMG, you never test Som tam by Laotian. Thais can't compete them, it's another level.
@@benkim2016 that is your own perception. Haha.N only half Truth, depending where you go
@@benkim2016 that not true about Msg, Myanmar and Cambodia use Msg a lot, and in Thailand I can see procedure and can see their ingredients, so many shops not use Msg and if you not confident you can tell them to not input it.
Cambodia is lot less developed it’s like how Thailand was in the early 1990s so behind somewhat, Thailand has some issues lately with expats not being happy, the culture are both very similar. I would love to retire in either country but my concern is transportation in Cambodia since they don’t have an MRT it’s just hard for me I don’t like taxi or Uber in the US so not a fan of the f Tuk Tuk. Also Thailand healthcare is top notch! Cambodia definitely is working on it and was hit hard by the KR era so definitely understandable on its slower situation but hopefully in a he next decade we see more upgrades to infrastructure and etc.
Cambodian street food scene is limited lol, also Cambodian people are terrible at marketing their food and culture overall. Unlike Thailand and Vietnam that will market chili peppers or coffee as Thai or Viet, Cambodians just call it “coffee”
You make some valid points. 👌
Not me though, I prefer Cambodian food because you can add flavour if you want whereas Thai food is too spicy.
?? Cambodian food is quite dirty LOL.
So many Thai foods are not spicy. You just don't know , not every Thai people will can eat spicy foods and they can live in Thailand since they born
Was the QR code sufficient to enter Thailand or did you also need a certificate of entry (COE) or is this the same thing as the QR code?
Certificate of Entry doesn't exist anymore. It is now a Thailand Pass which has a QR code which is required to enter Thailand
@@Jimmy-lb1yc yeah I am in. It's so effing confusing. I wouldn't go into Thailand again.
Did u need to get insurance to get into Cambodia ?
Nice Video
Can you please share more info on obtaining Biz visa for Cambodia? Like, what are Requirements and stuff?
I messaged you on IG too!
As far as I know there's no requirement other than $$$.
Thailand visa is short Thai government make hard for foreigners
Some countries offer 3 months visa one year visa
You are getting screwed with the business visa. I have been living here 6 years and have paid $270 each renewal.
When you want to visit Angkor wat you would come to cambodia no need compare anymore 😅