Cambodia news, 13 Mar 2024 - Australia to Cambodia direct flights! Taylor Swift connection!

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  • Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
  • It is Wednesday the 13th of March. In today’s news we get closer to direct flights between Cambodia and Australia, check out all the upcoming festivals, bust a gambling ring, set a Guinness World record and finish off with Taylor Swift.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 106

  • @aljorgy2310
    @aljorgy2310 6 місяців тому +2

    Excellent informative video. Thanks for your effort 👍 😊

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful! 🥰

  • @paulcleary7437
    @paulcleary7437 6 місяців тому +11

    Thanks Claire

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      No problem 😊

  • @r.y.s.1906
    @r.y.s.1906 6 місяців тому +1

    That's awesome news. Can't wait for the direct flights.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      It will be amazing 👏 ✨ 🙌 🙏 ❤ 😍

    • @r.y.s.1906
      @r.y.s.1906 6 місяців тому

      @@ForRiel It's pretty keen to be on that first flight, but I reckon I'll wait and see how it goes. Don't want to be the test dummy, eh?

  • @NowinLao
    @NowinLao 6 місяців тому +11

    Siem Reap to Cessnock.. Yeah baby! 💪

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому +2

      🤣🤣🤣 Rockhampton to Siem Reap will be the first flight ✈️ 🤣🤣🤣

  • @MarcsMildlyInteresting
    @MarcsMildlyInteresting 6 місяців тому +15

    Ohhh that is exciting! Geez I hope they get the aviation agreements all sorted soon so an airline that allows me to use my frequent flyer points carries to Cambodia!!! That new one in Kandal looks huge!!

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      It's going to be the 7th largest in the world. Cambo to Oz, Yes please!

  • @moonlightmistandmemories9623
    @moonlightmistandmemories9623 6 місяців тому +7

    Hi Jeremy & Claire 😊, hope all is going well with you , looking forward to the River festival 😊, hope there will be a fantastic fireworks display like last year 🎉, nice story about Taylor Swift and her Grandmother 😊, was great to see you at 60 Roads 😊, hope to see you at the festival , take care , Peace

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому +1

      Hey Brian 👋
      We will be around every night to get the full experience.

  • @antruok4950
    @antruok4950 6 місяців тому +2

    Aust > cambo flights is a big deal 🤩 - Hope it gets through asap - Thanks C & J ✈️✔️👋👍😃🙏

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому +1

      Hopefully, would make visiting family so easy.

  • @heartoflight2885
    @heartoflight2885 6 місяців тому +14

    Lots of great news this week!

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching and commenting 😇

  • @Hea9lt9hy9
    @Hea9lt9hy9 6 місяців тому +6

    Best country in the world… what took them so long? We already knew and nice for others to recognize…

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому +1

      We were like, yes and..... really old news 😴

  • @markamaguire
    @markamaguire 6 місяців тому +6

    I love the reminder about the joys of moto rules when Jeremy turns into 7 Makara.....

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому +1

      Jeremy loves it, I don't like it at all.

  • @GarySmith-un4oy
    @GarySmith-un4oy 6 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for the updates as usual.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому +1

      Our pleasure! 😀

  • @mimibigdy1917
    @mimibigdy1917 6 місяців тому +7

    More direct flights to the Kingdom of Wonder, yeah!!! Looking forward to the River festival event… another big event is the sunrise over Angkor Wat during the March Equinox (wonder event). Hopefully, you can show us…

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      Flights will be amazing. The River festival is already pumping, will head out tonight to see the madness.

  • @markamaguire
    @markamaguire 6 місяців тому +7

    Thanks, Clare. Just when I thought I'd caught up with the backlog after getting back from Oz and NZ

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому +1

      Nice may see you around during the festival.

  • @w.m.p-w8989
    @w.m.p-w8989 6 місяців тому +7

    Great news on more direct flights, looking forward to the River Water Festival... And March Equinox...

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      22nd of March I think Jeremy will try and do a live stream if possible 🤔 or at least a timelapse.

  • @affirmationstoday
    @affirmationstoday 6 місяців тому +8

    I think you are great for tourism, I will be there mid April only because of your channel. The hotels arent as cheap as I though but should be good. Hope the tourism board respects your work you do and rewards you. Near miss on the scooter towards the end, lucky.

    • @Paristan01
      @Paristan01 6 місяців тому +3

      Mid April is Khmer New Year so I suspect it may also be the most expensive time to book a hotel! I’m visiting Oz at that time to pay respects to my aging Mum. Enjoy your visit ❤

    • @Paristan01
      @Paristan01 6 місяців тому +3

      Thanks to your weekly news moto, I know more about what is happening around town and in Cambodia than my Cambodian students! One of my year 9s already watches regularly but I have decided I will show it each week to my high school classes. It is informative, amusing, suitable for a general audience, and includes some great updates so we all know what is happening in Siem Reap and the Kingdom of wonder. 🙏 ❤

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      Thanks so much. Been working with the tourism team and they have been great. Can find good hotels for around $25 with breakfast which is not bad.

  • @MK-rk6dq
    @MK-rk6dq 6 місяців тому +6

    Thank you for your kindness , support and interesting our Khmer, Cambodia 🇰🇭. Wishing you both successful, healthy and happiness in Cambodia. As I am Khmer-Australian I am really admiring you both so much. Hopefully will meet you in Siem Reap when we go for our next holiday.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching and commenting. Hopefully we will be around. Living here we are always doing something.

  • @Geoffreyboucher
    @Geoffreyboucher 6 місяців тому +5

    Thank you Claire for the news,,,,peace and happiness 😊😊😊😊😊😊j

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      You are so welcome ☺

  • @georgiamacdonald7002
    @georgiamacdonald7002 6 місяців тому +5

    Thanks for the news, nice to be in town and looking forward to the River festival and the Pagoda Cats fundraiser next week 🐈

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      Have fun! 😇 May see you around.

  • @georgebelletty7861
    @georgebelletty7861 6 місяців тому +6

    thankyou :)

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      You're welcome 😊

  • @chadb.7456
    @chadb.7456 6 місяців тому +5

    thank you for taking me for a ride.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed 😉

  • @brucesieverts1236
    @brucesieverts1236 6 місяців тому +4

    thanks for a another amazing update. I can't wait for direct flight's to and from new Zealand.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      That maybe a little bit more of a wait 😪

  • @jasonrosewarne6762
    @jasonrosewarne6762 6 місяців тому +3

    Hope the direct flights from Australia aren't too far away. I'd be back in a flash.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      Yeah it would be a game changer.

  • @wisechoicewon5893
    @wisechoicewon5893 6 місяців тому +2

    Rocky to Cambodia now you’re talking 😊

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому +1

      Once a year would do us nicely 👌

  • @johnkerr7286
    @johnkerr7286 6 місяців тому +4

    Thank you Claire. Yes, the The Spectator is quite a heavy weight and so they should announce Cambodia best country in the world - I might even buy a copy 😃❤

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому +1

      It was a very strange story but anything positive is a positive 😇

  • @mikestravelshow
    @mikestravelshow 6 місяців тому +4

    Fantastic news for the people of Australia 🇦🇺 who will be able to travel directly. Thanks for all your hardwork claire bringing the latest news for us all. We truly appreciate it 🙏

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      It's a maybe/could be situation at the moment but at least it's being discussed.

  • @kaingchhaylong2762
    @kaingchhaylong2762 6 місяців тому +4

    I wish I have 1% of Taylor wealth 😢

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому +1

      I wish I had 1% of her talent 😔

  • @ourfinesthour6994
    @ourfinesthour6994 6 місяців тому +4

    😮 Inky black phnom penh night has a nice rhythm to it.
    That ride looked a bit hectic Jeremy. Must of been a busy time of day.
    Thanks for the video.
    Stay safe and stay riel.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      Like no inky darkness here as noone seems to have problems with the Angels in SR. They have closed off heaps of streets for the festival. Jeremy almost got taken out by a person trying to go down a blocked street.

    • @ourfinesthour6994
      @ourfinesthour6994 6 місяців тому

      @@ForRiel Thank goodness he wasn't .
      Enjoy the festivities

  • @franciscusjohannesburger3720
    @franciscusjohannesburger3720 6 місяців тому +4

    Thank you Claire for the video .

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      No problem 😊

  • @edwinodus
    @edwinodus 6 місяців тому +4

    Are 7-Eleven opened 24 hours in siem reap?

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      I think so.... There is a 24 supermarket in Siem Reap as well.

    • @edwinodus
      @edwinodus 6 місяців тому

      @@ForRiel what's the name of the supermarket?

  • @linasin1646
    @linasin1646 6 місяців тому +5

    ❤australia

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому +1

      And Cambodia 🇰🇭 ❤ 😍

  • @vernonmiller8852
    @vernonmiller8852 6 місяців тому +3

    Did I hear you correctly? They are building a new airport in Penon Penn Cambodia.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      Phnom Penh is building the 7th largest airport in the world 🌎 🙌

  • @mayphum9002
    @mayphum9002 6 місяців тому +2

    Really! Direct flights from down under to Cambodia, awesome news 😅.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому +1

      Well they are talking about, so there is a good chance it will happen.

    • @borannteng8121
      @borannteng8121 6 місяців тому

      Yes, I hope so, now AirAsia Cambodia announced local flight Start from 2 may 2024 onwards, 2 daily flights start from 50 USD rate, to Phnom Penh - Siem Reap -Sihanoukville, cheers

  • @borneotrades
    @borneotrades 6 місяців тому +2

    excellent job mate..

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      Thank you! Cheers! 🥰

  • @jamesvancornewal6994
    @jamesvancornewal6994 6 місяців тому +2

    I'm sure Cambodia's tourism will benefit greatly. Awesome news, it can be a pain to transit from other countries 👍🇦🇺🇰🇭

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      The would be a game changer. They would need to have a good ad campaign and drop the tourist fee. Revenue from the boost in numbers would offset that loss.

  • @borannteng8121
    @borannteng8121 6 місяців тому +1

    Low-cost carrier AirAsia Aviation Group Limited or AAAGL reported AirAsia Cambodia (flight code KT), its fifth route, will launch on 2 May which is another milestone for the airline.
    AirAsia Cambodia announced local flight Start from 2 may 2024 onwards, 2 daily flights start from 50 USD rate, to Phnom Penh - Siem Reap -Sihanoukville, cheers

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      Yes, I think it's a good deal to Sihanoukville. Phnom Penh is probably still better by car, unless you are flying out of the country from PP.

  • @seanriley8448
    @seanriley8448 6 місяців тому +2

    can we get us to cambodia direct flights?

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      Soon.... build it and they will come.

  • @jamesanglin3032
    @jamesanglin3032 6 місяців тому +1

    Moto needs 4eyes... Boto, sit back
    and Relax!!! Jim

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому +1

      And spidie senses 🕷

  • @kennyt3
    @kennyt3 6 місяців тому +1

    Won't happen. Demand isnt high enough

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      At the moment no, but a direct flight would be a game changer for Cambodia. It would be a direct flight to Cambodia in just over 8 hrs. Build it and they will come!

  • @MyMastercheff
    @MyMastercheff 5 місяців тому +1

    ❤❤❤ love , from Cambodia.😊

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  5 місяців тому

      💜❤💙💞💜💕

  • @gosnooky
    @gosnooky 6 місяців тому +1

    Close call at 8:29

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      Yeah, the road was blocked but he still wanted to go down the bike path. Jermy actually stopped and said the road is blocked you have to go around.

  • @phallyun5751
    @phallyun5751 6 місяців тому +1

    Good job.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      Thanks! :)

  • @Brad.whatthe
    @Brad.whatthe 6 місяців тому +1

    Which is the best route from Sydney to Cambodia ( Siam reap) if possible at the moment in your opinion

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому +1

      Air Asia is the cheapest at the moment. They are a low cost airline, so if you just go the carry on luggage you will save a lot.

  • @Kdk9MER
    @Kdk9MER 6 місяців тому +3

    Paul here

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому +1

      What up Paul?

    • @Kdk9MER
      @Kdk9MER 6 місяців тому

      @@ForRiel ntm just selling puppies

  • @samedikoch3371
    @samedikoch3371 6 місяців тому +1

    🇰🇭🇺🇸❤️👍 !

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      😇🥰😍🤩💞💓💗

  • @Robert-fj9xk
    @Robert-fj9xk 6 місяців тому +1

    Only if they could clean up the rubbish and corruption in the country.

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому +1

      We are onto the rubbish 🗑 😑
      The new government are making huge changes in all departments yo try and reduce this.

  • @tubewatcher3100
    @tubewatcher3100 6 місяців тому +3

    Not looking forward to Techo airport opening. SR airport taxi pricing is downer. PP Techo will be worse. Jetstar has stopped flying to SR. SQ has taken over the route and is gouging at 2x the price.

    • @davem.792
      @davem.792 6 місяців тому

      I heard that the airport in Mondulkiri Province has been abandoned because the Chinese investment was withdrawn. Cambodia will have to self-fund completion. It will be no surprise if the same happens to the Techno airport.

    • @SteppeNomad585
      @SteppeNomad585 6 місяців тому +4

      @@davem.792the new airport near PP is huge and already more than 60 percent done. From what I have read it wasn’t funded by China, but a combination of different sources. It won’t be cancelled.
      The airport in Mondulkiri won’t generate enough revenue. There isn’t enough population to generate demand for flights. It would be a bad investment for any company.

    • @davem.792
      @davem.792 6 місяців тому +2

      @@SteppeNomad585 Then I'll be sure to use it on my 2025 visit. :)

    • @ForRiel
      @ForRiel  6 місяців тому

      It is, what it is. We use Air Aisa and they are very affordable.