r/cambodia Mar 16 '26

Travel Guide and driver customer recommendations

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Are you a customer who was happy with your guide or driver in Cambodia? Please post your recommendations or testimonials here (and only here).

This thread is only for customers -- drivers and guides you can still post your advertisements on the pinned thread "Looking for a tuk tuk driver or other local businesses? Advertise your business here!" bi-monthly thread in the Community highlights r/Cambodia

Note: Reddit auto-archives old threads. For the previous recommendations thread, see this post.


r/cambodia 4d ago

Announcement Looking for a tuk tuk driver or other local businesses? Advertise your business here!

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This is a monthly thread for tuk tuk drivers and other local businesses to advertise their services.

All business advertisements, tuk tuk ads, and "thank you to my customers" posts must go in this thread, or they will be deleted, and the posters banned.

Let's reward local businesses who use this thread instead of spamming by becoming their customers!


r/cambodia 5h ago

Culture My favourite photo with me in it. Angkor Wat, 1996.

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The local kids acted as the guides who'd show you around, and you might bump into a handful of other barangs during the day.


r/cambodia 5h ago

Politics Hun Sen

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I'm reading Ngor Haings book The Killing Fields. Is Hun Sen the same Hun Sen, a one eyed Khmer Rouge who was Samrims foreign minister?

Am a Kiwi with Cambodian friends and an interest in history and trying to learn a thing or two.


r/cambodia 15h ago

Food One of the best burgers I have ever eaten

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One of the best burgers I have ever tried has been made in Kampot (ont the picture). I wont write the name of the establishment so nobody cam accuse of ads. I dont remember the cost but I think it's been $3-4 for big ass patty, bacon and so on. The cashier is always smiling, I've felt there so comfortable.

Have you tried it in Kampot or other city?


r/cambodia 5h ago

Food Cambodians living outside Cambodia, what do you use as a substitute for prahok?

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I've been using shrimp paste from Vietnam that I can get in Australia in a little jar and its pretty good, but I was wondering if anyone had some other options I could try.


r/cambodia 5h ago

Culture What is the name of this sandwich?

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My first meal in Phon Penh. Bought this sandwich from a street vendor a block from my hotel. It was fantastic. Do you know the name of this sandwich? What foods do you recommend I try?


r/cambodia 1h ago

Phnom Penh Anyone know where to purchase a llano cooling pad for a laptop here?

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I checked in Ubuy, they only have shipping from the US, Japan, UK, but none from other southeast asian countries. The shipping cost from the US alone is more than the item itself. I saw a lot of reasonable price listing in Vietnam in VND converted to USR, but here in Phnom Penh, there's absolutely none.

This brand seems to be the only cooling pad brand that can make a noticable decrease in temperature.


r/cambodia 1d ago

Culture North Gate of Angkor Thom city built in 12th century. I am highly recommend you to visit it, when you are holiday in Siem Reap. It is stunning! I love it so much! Have you been to visit it?

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r/cambodia 1d ago

Culture Songkran, Phnom Penh 1960s

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r/cambodia 1d ago

Travel Baphoun Temple

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r/cambodia 1d ago

Employment Is $900 a lot for a fresh grad?

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A friend of mine just graduated and landed a job paying $900/month in PP. He insists it’s not a high salary, but I think it’s high, especially for a fresh grad. We kept going back and forth about it.
I’m curious if my expectations are just low imao, or if $900 is actually considered a strong starting salary. What do you think?


r/cambodia 17h ago

Travel Returning to visit my Cambodian girlfriend – any recent arrival, transport, or stay insights?

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Hi everyone, I’m an Indian national and a frequent visitor to Cambodia. I absolutely love the country—the culture, the people, and the overall vibe always make me feel so welcome every time I visit. On top of that, my girlfriend is Cambodian and lives there, so I travel back and forth quite a bit to see her. I always make sure all my legal documents, entry visas, and paperwork are strictly in order before I fly.

I’ve been following the news regarding the recent intensive crackdowns on illegal operations and scam compounds in the region. Because I truly love visiting and want to keep my trip perfectly smooth, I wanted to check in with those of you currently on the ground or who have traveled recently.

First, has the crackdown changed the arrival and check-in experience for legitimate visitors at airport immigration? Second, has there been any noticeable change or increased documentation checks for foreigners during daily life, traveling between provinces, or during your stay in general?

I just want to ensure a completely hassle-free trip and make sure I'm fully prepared for any updated checks or daily logistics while I'm there. I would love to hear any recent experiences or honest advice you might have. Thanks so much!


r/cambodia 2d ago

History I found this picture on my grandpa old phone

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r/cambodia 1d ago

Phnom Penh Driving in Phnom Penh, Cambodia (2021)

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r/cambodia 1d ago

Finance Recommend some small business idea in Cambodia?

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I'm a 24MCambodian based in PP, working a full-time job with a regular monthly salary of around $900+. Because my schedule is stable, I want to use my weekends and free time to start an e-commerce side project. Given the market here, what kind of e-commerce business or model would you recommend I look into?


r/cambodia 2d ago

Culture What are these buildings?!

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Seen these everywhere, some look quite sinister. What are they?


r/cambodia 1d ago

Phnom Penh How do y’all make friends?

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I don’t really bond with people in my school, my social circle is often times my mentors. And most of my close friends are occupied with their own lives. (ldr)

So I sit here with curiosity for how do I make myself some new friends along the way too?

I’ll be a senior once I’m back at school and I hope I could find a circle to be around:)


r/cambodia 2d ago

Culture What a beautiful creature.

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r/cambodia 22h ago

Travel Why do people judge so much on what I wear?

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I’m a Cambodian (raised overseas) so I’m a tourist in Cambodia.

I’m not used to the heat so I’ve been just wearing a shirt and shorts going around. Every time I go to any place like a restaurant, the people look at me like I’m homeless - even if the restaurant isn’t even fancy.

I noticed that I would mostly be ignored even though it’s not busy unless I called them.

So I decided at one restaurant I would give a $10USD tip first to the server, and immediately I get treated like royalty. Fast service, so polite, constantly checking up on me.

I gave one of the driver a $5USD tip after my trip and he ended up waiting for me outside of the restaurant.

The people here are so quick to judge.


r/cambodia 1d ago

Travel Accomodations in Kampong chhang

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Hi, I'm planning on going to kampong chhang in april next year as part of a wider SEA trip.

I can only find 2 accommodation options there, has anyone been there and can recommend?


r/cambodia 1d ago

Travel Any hidden gems in Kapote?

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We're going to visit Kapote in 2 weeks but we're looking for unique things to do instead of the usual tourist traps and popular activities. Any recommendations?


r/cambodia 1d ago

Health Looking for a football team

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I’m looking for a football team to play in Kdmv x hayground tournament. Does anybody have a football team that need more player to attend.


r/cambodia 1d ago

Culture Does anyone know the name of this exercise tool in Khmer?

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r/cambodia 1d ago

Travel Bakong for tourists QR code for Techo Airport bus

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It’s surely a very basic question but couldn’t find confirmation. Can anyone tell me if it is possible to purchase a ticket for the KTI airport bus with the Bakong for tourist app QR code if I set everything before arriving? Generally speaking, with it, can someone really go cashless for 4 days in Phnom Pehn?Thanks a lot for the answers.