🇰🇭| How to STAY OUT OF TROUBLE in Phnom Penh CAMBODIA? At the very least, FOLLOW THESE RULES…

Street interviews in Phnom Penh to see how we can stay out of trouble in the capital city of Cambodia.
📍| This is filmed in Phnom Penh Cambodia, Near the Royal Palace; goo.gl/maps/AiZM95HYntQ81umx9
The main point:
- Keep an eye on your belongings at all times. Don't bring any valuables to the beach
- Don’t leave anything near an open window
- Don't get too drunk
- Don't try to rush the locals
- Avoid the riverside after midnight
- When getting a message, just bring the amount you'll need to pay for it. (Don’t bring your phone).
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[@sreymuchchan428]

I lived in Thailand for 5 years never had a problem. Now living in Cambodia for 13 years. also never had a problem. Just use common sense,anywhere in the world.

[@Chai_Travel]

Perfect ❤️ thank you for sharing your experience

[@babibabo8965]

I’ve visited Thailand many times and got scam few times.

[@MyLifeThai371]

@@babibabo8965 I got scammed once at the mall and my bag stolen once in the bathroom in a mall, because I was not keeping an eye on it.

[@nonon0n0o]

@@babibabo8965for me, 20 years in Thailand and never been scammed but then went to Cambodia twice and got scammed both times by taxi and massage. After that I was researching about massage scams in Cambodia and man I found out that lots of people experienced the same scams😅

[@user-uz7qy5ib8r]

How you like the place now

[@khmerdetours6123]

as an Aussie living and doing business (20 years) in Cambodia including Phnom Penh, its safer than anywhere i have lived

[@kunkim1281]

나는 순조롭게 거짓말을 하지 않는다. 당신은 크메르인입니다

[@tiffany_ntnboston]

I’m American I just went to Cambodia all young kids homeless came to me like crazy ! Ask me for money and stolen my bags and everything. Never go back to Cambodia again

[@srlind2835]

Phnom Penh massage, a few advices / warnings: If you think keeping your bag / wallet beside you on the bed is safe, instead of using the mini wardrobe as they want you to do during massage, you’re wrong as there are small shutters on the walls in most massage rooms. During massage the massage lady will turn on music and somehow try to make you lose sight and hold of your bag / wallet. Throw any of those shutters some of her friends will then steal from you. If you’re clever, if they don’t succeed in stealing from you, they will usually find any excuse to quickly finish the massage, asking you to pay whatever price you agreed on or more. Getting your money and values back like Jet Solo does in one of his very good video ( thank you Jet Solo ! ) is to my knowledge very rare. You will more likely end up in a Phnom Penh hospital or worse. Some of these salons are of course less bad than others. However, none of them are good, as far as I know. Thank you Chai travel, very good video!

[@Chai_Travel]

I appreciate your input there 😊 thank you too! 😁

[@srlind2835]

And whatever happens in one of these saloons, you will most likely lose as you are alone, they are not.

[@hirokeo]

Go to the nice massage parlors(Bodia and Kunthea) were good, its still way cheaper than the west and better too. If you go to the shady ones, don't carry too much money with you.

[@aquaspa68]

I’m Cambodian and I feel very sad after listening to other foreigner in your video. Now Cambodia have been improving bits by bits these years. Hope that one day we will be better.🙏

[@Chai_Travel]

Im sorry you feel sad after seeing this. I always try to give people good energy. I’m truly sorry ❤️ I hope no other videos I publish will offend you. I really like it in Cambodia 🙏

[@user-ec5vc7lx8q]

Yes, your Video is not wrong. You said what you see. right is right, wrong is wrong. Good is good bad is bad. We are Cambodia we must to get all these... Thank you for your video. We are improving. Have a good trip in Cambodia❤.

[@keepintouchthailand9983]

@@Chai_Travel you are good attitude. You always send good energy ✌🏻💖👍🏻

[@Charlie-phlezk]

Don't feel sad. Bad people exist everywhere. Including mine, and everyone's. Luckily, the good people outnumber them!

[@johnniedee5884]

Do not go Phnom Penh so dangerous

[@kimlol3599]

I’m Cambodian people after listen to this I’m sad for my country and we will improve more to make the country safe❤

[@Chai_Travel]

Don’t be sad :) I think Cambodia is great and I’m sure it will improve wherever it needs to, in order to be safer to travel and all :) I feel super welcome here ❤️

[@wneighbor2523]

No need to be sad. This video shows negative reactions.

[@gonefishing4204]

Crime is everywhere but very low in Cambodia especially towards tourists.

[@khmerdetours6123]

do not be sad Cambodia is very beautiful place with beautiful people

[@carldseekingpeace]

Thanks for this one Chai. I do enjoy the format you have chosen and you are successful at engaging people resulting in interesting content. I had missed this one previously. I'm focused on Cambodia (lived in Thailand 11 years, have Thai daughter) where I intend to move in early December. I appreciate your work. Your approachability makes these work.

[@Chai_Travel]

I appreciate that! Thanks for saying that and hopefully I’ll be able to carry on doing what we’re doing for much longer. Have a beautiful day 🏆 cheers!

[@socvunlee1065]

(1) if you are a tourist, just be a tourist and don't get involve with politic. (2) show some respect to the nation culture and religion. (3) do not abuse the country rule of law. In another word just enjoy your vacation and go home safely to your family.

[@shinmira4241]

Great VDO love the honesty of this VDO🎉

[@Chai_Travel]

Cheers mate ❤️

[@lybunsamneang9421]

I love the last elder advice ( Don't be nervous and slowly ). People here are taking everything slowly even talking and doing things, except some new generation like me love doing fast as i can.

[@Chai_Travel]

Mee too :) sometimes we forget to take things easy. Let’s all slow down a little 🤪

[@thecarhorizon6029]

Good content , Thanks 😊 🇰🇭😍

[@Chai_Travel]

Thank you 😊❤️

[@ragnarkophaug6313]

I stayed 1,5 months in Cambodia in early 2020, and mostly Phnom Penh and had more trubbel in Norway than in Cambodia. Felt very safe, most dangerous is stray dogs and annoying was greedy tuk tuk drivers.

[@MyLifeThai371]

"Dave does Cambodia" just had a bad incident with a dog. His GF was walking in a dark alley late at night and got bit by a stray dog. She had to get the 3 seperate rabies injections. It ended up being $30. In Thailand they charge you $600 for rabies shots.

[@alinekhiev]

@@MyLifeThai371rabbies vaccine in Cambodia costs only 15$ for 3 shots at Pasteur Phnom Penh. Some private clinic would cost 30$ for 3 shots.

[@Daniel-ve8yr]

I'm American and live in Phnom Penh now. It's safer than the American city I come from. The only thing to worry about really is bag snatchers when you're on the TukTuk.

[@Chai_Travel]

Aah good. I think Phnom Pen is safe to. Only watch your phone and pockets when you’re in curtain areas. Ones you leave the city I find it extremely safe :)

[@franciscusjohannesburger3720]

Good video thanks .

[@Chai_Travel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@georgedonnellan36]

I lived in Phnom Penh for 10 yrs...its safe!!!! There are worse cities in the world...😢

[@Chai_Travel]

Yes there are. And it’s definitely safe. You just need to be aware of your belongings. Especially at night. Thanks for watching 🙏

[@geoffmcintosh3]

Been to Cambodia 15 times over 10 yrs and have never had any bad experiences. I have traveled through more than 25 countries around the world. Cambodia is one of the safest places I’ve been.

[@duongnarenlek9258]

Bad and good people are living everywhere. Not only in Cambodia. Sometimes poverty can cause many problem. It’s just a simple case. If Cambodia isn’t the safety place, you might not filming and talking freely in the capital.

[@HuzzaTVDreamBook]

Nice information vlog

[@Chai_Travel]

Thanks!

[@Geoffreyboucher]

Enjoy your trip Chai Cambodia is beautiful,,,,peace and happiness

[@Chai_Travel]

Thanks Geff! New profile picture I see 😜

[@Geoffreyboucher]

@@Chai_Travel yes Tokyo

[@Evilsz100]

I'm from Cambodia. I like this video.

[@Chai_Travel]

Thanks you ☺️ I’m glad you do ❤️ I’m very happy to be here and the people, food and nature is so beautiful 😍 have a good day

[@elitehospitalitytrading2792]

Well, as a Cambodian what I can say is just that - like what they mentioned in the video, use our common sense. If you go to a cheap massage parlor, you might be scammed, but if you go to a nice proper one, this is lesslikely happen. Same when you go around in the city and waving your bag and stuff you might get them snatched too. Because there are still tiny percentage of rotten Cambodian as well. Generally and unbiasedly, Phnom Penh is safe.

[@skykickchicken3279]

Stealing is a matter of conscience. You should fix the problem, not make excuses. Should create awareness among the nation. It is not for tourists to try to solve problems unilaterally. It seems that people in Cambodia do not have a conscience for improvement and can only make excuses. You should listen and make amends. Even though stealing is only a small part, 100 foreigners have their belongings stolen by 1 person Cambodian people should make it even lower. 1000 or 100000 people will have 1 person stolen. It is a lower risk rate. It's true that there are bad people everywhere. But the existence of bad people does not decrease because good people just ignore them. Consciousness should be there. Should work together with tourists. People who come to visit should be happy. Not to sit and be suspicious. It is clear from your words that You see these things as normal. And it's the fault of tourists who aren't careful.

[@skykickchicken3279]

If he comes to find happiness But you have to sit and be suspicious of missing items. He's at home. Or is it better to go to a safer place? Thinking like this is not strange at all. There is no way that Cambodia has as many tourists as Thailand. If you go, you must be afraid of your belongings being stolen. I'd rather stay home and scratch my belly. Go pay instead of being happy, but you have to be careful of thieves.

[@elitehospitalitytrading2792]

@BicycleForHealth people have different experience in each city they visit. I am glad you had good time in Thailand.

[@memyselfandi5132]

I have been to Phnom Penh twice in the last year. Always felt safe and comfortable Always be streetwise. Beautiful City ❤

[@Chai_Travel]

I’ve one 😃 always be streetwise 😊

[@lmimssoi6978]

I once paid a shop with a 50k riel note, I thought was a 5k riel note. Right away they told me to much and gave me my change. I feel very safe in Phenom Penh

[@Chai_Travel]

That's what happens most of the time for sure :D The big majority is super honest

[@Sastrakhmer]

Bangkok devloped 120 year different Phnom Penh devloped 26 year after end of civil war 1997. many people not know a bout this.

[@keepintouchthailand9983]

Time aren't equal? History become one part of present How to make people and the country smoothly and happy, it is ability and skill too.

[@skykickchicken3279]

@Sastrakhmer Don't just blame the war. Stealing is a matter of conscience. You should fix the problem, not make excuses. Should create awareness among the nation. It is not for tourists to try to solve problems unilaterally. It seems that people in Cambodia do not have a conscience for improvement and can only make excuses.

[@user-uh6lm5wv6n]

The fact that countries behave like this and steal from tourists is dumb AF. I mean seriously that's a whole economy youre jeopardizing there. What you will end up with is wealthy tourists likely not visiting and only getting these backpackers with no money. Good luck. I'm definitely not coming there anytime soon

[@ramatkhmat]

Hello, welcome to Cambodia, I am very happy❤️💗🌷👍

[@Chai_Travel]

Aw thank you ❤️ I’m glad to be hear. Stay happy 😃

[@fatherpaulstone896]

Great country love it

[@watchit6677]

Great place people friendly , just be street smart don't be scared you will enjoy it .

[@kimtogo7333]

Happy and enjoy your trip in Cambodia tho

[@Chai_Travel]

Thank you Kim 😁

[@bigredinfinity3126]

As a aussie entering cambodia and wants to extend go on a business visa its a extra 10 dollars but you can extend indefinite basically

[@shinmira4241]

First vDO is graet 🎉

[@Chai_Travel]

Thanks Shin 😁 I’m glad you’re loving it

[@HuzzaTVDreamBook]

Nice information vlog #phnumpenh

[@khmerromgit1566]

Take care of yourself and ❤ and be careful of everywhere 🙏♥️

[@richardabazley]

The most dangerous thing in Phnom Penh is the bloody traffic. It it's very hard to walk anywhere as the pavements are always blocked by parked cars, food carts and scooters. This means you have to walk in the road and take your life in your hands. Apart from that, I didn't see petty crime as a terrible problem in Phnom Penh and people are very friendly....

[@narith66]

As the topic about “Trouble”, don’t expect about good comments. How ever, criminals, pick pocket happen all around the world. But, nearly 40 years, I’ve never heard about GTA, big robbery, never had bank robbery, no gun murder, no terrorism. It might not be the safest place, but I do fell safer more and more all around the country. I’ve been to few countries, I see and feel not safe like Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Malaysia. I felt safer in Singapore, Korea & Japan. And I thought US was the safest country in the world. Any way, thank you for your informative videos. Good luck

[@Chai_Travel]

Thanks for your input ther Kim :) Criminals are everywhere indeed. To be honest if you just watch your stuff Phnom Penh is still a great place to visit. And Cambodia and it's people are great overall :D Thanks for watching 🏆

[@patrickwattanayakorn1928]

I got robbed on the first day of my trip by a group of men on the main street of Phnom Penh, fortunately I left most valuable at the hotel. I told the hotel staff and they didn't pay much attention at all, didn't even ask if I'm ok or not. Bad experience for me😮‍💨

[@GUITARTIME2024]

​@BicycleForHealthbased on one random story?

[@GUITARTIME2024]

@BicycleForHealth do what you want but I wouldn't avoid a city over a few preventable things. They make littie travel backpacks that have special clasps that aren't easily opened, have tear proof fabric, etc (pacsafe brand, i think). You could also just not bring phone/wallet to a massage and keep massage cash in your shoe.

[@chanphoieng1650]

Chai media should do an interview in New York city's Hunts point in South Bronx.

[@LJ-jq8og]

You miss the whole freaking point of the video.. I already F______ know the south bronx foooool... I dont know Cambodia..

[@WillJohns-tr1zt]

As an Australian who travels there a lot , I find it a safe place but there are things you need to be aware of. The people are friendly and happy

[@Chai_Travel]

Nicely said :) that’s why I made this video

[@johnheckscher7138]

What things should I be aware of?

[@WillJohns-tr1zt]

The main thing is while on tuk tuk make sure you don’t have your belongings easy to reach . People on scooters will reach and grab and gone into traffic . Get money from an atm that is not stand alone but attached to a bank . 2 of the common ones

[@johnheckscher7138]

@@WillJohns-tr1zt thanks for the reply

[@raymondbaxter7489]

I’m Australian but half my family have loved in Cambodia for past 15 years and it’s very safe. Massages are a bit dodge so just do your research

[@walkingtours02]

Curtis doesn’t have a clue. Lived in Cambodia for 4 years. Never once had any issues. No theft. No trouble. No danger. Cambodia people are some of the nicest people I have ever come across but treat them with respect and they will do the same. If you’re out and about being “yobbish”, shouting, thinking you can do what you like.. then there is trouble.

[@Chai_Travel]

I think he has. Have you lived 4 years in Phnom Penh? If so you know there are a lot of pickpockets and a lot of the massage shops can be dodgy. No offense. All my locals khmer friend are warning me about this problem in Phnom Penh 🙏

[@walkingtours02]

@@Chai_Travel Sure have, from 2016 - 2020. Planning on coming back September this year. Yeah, the massage places are dodgy, only take enough money for the massage. But in normal day to day life you wont run into any issues. Also, if its your thing and you take back a girl, don't leave money/valuables laying around.

[@joepublicnpc8998]

​@@walkingtours02Nah mate... just cause you been fortunate enough to never experience any problems in PP, doesn't mean that they don't exist. On my second day in Cambodia I had a motorbike rider try to snatch my phone while I was sitting down on a bench at the riverside promenade, opposite 7 eleven with a police car parked right across the street! I was lucky because I always stay alert so the thief only managed to smack my phone out of my hand and dropped it on the floor. So the guy kept driving, stopped about 20 meters away, gave me the middle finger and drove off again. I crossed the street and there was a bunch of police officers drinking outside of a bar. I explained what happened to me and they did absolutely nothing. So Phnom Penh is far from safe, imo... and I been to dangerous countries like Colombia and Mexico and never experienced anything like that. Not saying Cambodia is as dangerous as Colombia or Mexico but there are dangers to be aware of.

[@LJ-jq8og]

You dont have a CLUE... Fooooooool.... As a former officer and prosecutor learning local crime patters is everything for safe travel.... Shut your ignorant mouth.... Your "isolated" experience means NOTHING to me Sis !

[@ShainWong]

I like the last old gentleman

[@MyLifeThai371]

People said they like to use a fishing pole to fish your pants through the bars of the window of your hotel.

[@Chai_Travel]

Better close your windows and make sure they are locked. Or hide your belongings

[@TheBureauAsia]

Would've loved to have heard the Cambodian perspective to your questions in this vid!

[@elitehospitalitytrading2792]

Well, as a Cambodian what I can say is just that - like what they mentioned in the video, use our common sense. If you go to a cheap massage parlor, you might be scammed, but if you go to a nice proper one, this is lesslikely happen. Same when you go around in the city and waving your bag and stuff you might get them snatched too. Because there are still tiny percentage of rotten Cambodian as well. Generally and unbiasedly, Phnom Penh is safe.

[@silenthill3587]

Almost all crimes are Chinese or Vietnamese because they are all over the city so use your brain next time.

[@outercast9532]

Have you ever heard of people being kidnapped for ransom in the Philippine?

[@Kayjay353]

Phnom Penh is super safe as long as you live correctly. The moment you get crazy drunk or do something out of the box it’s super dangerous 😅

[@curious1264]

Didn't go to Phnom Penh but did go Siem Reap, had massages at reputable places no problems (common sense, trust your gut, anywhere that is open past 9pm and into the wee hours is obviously a red flag), I am a petit woman and walked around and shopped by myself no issues. As far as illness I would be on the first flight to Bangkok, we were told there is corruption in gov ie police, that said most places in the world do in some way or another

[@Chai_Travel]

Thanks for sharing your experience :) also we know a little more about you Curious1! 😊 have a beautiful day

[@daniel385]

I was last there in 2010 and it felt safe at that time. However, trash pickup was not very regular so the entire town smelled a bit unpleasant. I'm wondering if that has changed?

[@Chai_Travel]

Ey Daniel, it’s a lot better than 2010 but rubbish and littering is still a big problem in the whole of Cambodia I’m afraid. With that been said, it’s still a beautiful country to visit ☺️

[@Chai_Travel]

Ey Daniel, it’s a lot better than 2010 but rubbish and littering is still a big problem in the whole of Cambodia I’m afraid. With that been said, it’s still a beautiful country to visit ☺️

[@taxitoloei2055]

Cambodia is not particularly dangerous. I have been several times and felt 1000 times safer than i did in parts of Colombia. Always baffles me when hearing westerners say its dangerous

[@tman5634]

Hey Champ, i've been watching your latest videos from afar. First comment for quite a while & it's great that you're doing well. What people are saying about Phnom Penh is making me feel it's less safe than say 'Bkk' & wonder why this is the case. More poverty overall, less wages for workers, more people not working etc? Great to catch up, take it easy in Cambodia 😊

[@Chai_Travel]

There he his! 😜 yeah I think more poverty and less protection from police I’m afraid 😅

[@Jikkozilla]

Best advice “ just go to Thailand “!😊

[@Chai_Travel]

You must love it ;)

[@livehideki015]

I want to visit Phnom Penh but hearing so many stories that there's always someone out to get you is discouraging... Everyone can't be wrong if they're all saying the same thing

[@Chai_Travel]

Just be aware of your surroundings. Once you leave Phnom Penh you can leave your guards down more :) still I think Phnom Penh is very very safe. Only you need to watch your belongings. There’s hardly any violence and I hope you will go and explore this city :)

[@lenghoklay]

Your content different from others tourist , i love it let see your next video( Did you joined SEA game opening ?) ..., now maybe you are in Vietnam right...?

[@Chai_Travel]

Thank you ❤️ unfortunately I couldn’t make it to the opening, either the ending. We went to the semi finals on the 14th :) it was very nice 😃 greeting from Kampot 😁

[@lenghoklay]

@@Chai_Travel , Difficult to get ticket for SEA game , i'm also didn't have ticket. Kampot ,enjoy there. don't forget to taste "Kampot pepper " ha.... :)

[@The_ບັກລາວນາລາບ]

Welcome to Cambodia

[@Chai_Travel]

Thank you

[@voreak289]

Fun fact: police is your best friend in Cambodian

[@cheabunhav1173]

due to the inflation and other problem which cause the rise of snatcher . be careful with ur stuff when u walk along the road or staying in crowd place. especially at night

[@Chai_Travel]

Thank you for explaining ❤️ we be careful

[@tsp7517]

Not because of inflation. It has always been like this.

[@Swampzoid]

Sounds like you just need to use your common sense. I definitely want to visit Cambodia. I've heard endless good things about the country.

[@Chai_Travel]

That’s it mate. Like everywhere, especially in big cities

[@MyLifeThai371]

The English teachers in Cambodia seem very happy. The English teachers in Vietnam, do not sound happy though.

[@mdtalk2022]

Last time I been there, I very upset of lost my cammera in the hotel, no one can help me. No blame becasue I used to have same experience more than 15 years ago in Malaysia as well,

[@Chai_Travel]

No way?! I’m so sorry to hear that. Hopefully that would never happen again ❤️ thanks for watching

[@js424u]

i got my backpack stolen there - be careful!

[@Chai_Travel]

Thanks Jim

[@silenthill3587]

By Chinese or Vietnamese because they all over the city.

[@denogla3570]

Local here are mostly friendly just be bit aware of the traffic people here don’t really respect any sign. Others that just enjoy cheers.

[@Chai_Travel]

Ow traffic too 😅 everyone drives on the right side 😝 but we feel super welcome here and we’re having a great time ❤️ thanks for watching

[@InspireofLifes]

at 8:50 the old man just realize himself, he have not experience, but actually not dangerous as he say in the video.

[@mikebaker7522]

Today PP is fairly safe. Gone are the years when stopping at traffic lights you had your motorbike taken when a gun was put to your head.

[@Chai_Travel]

🙏

[@user-yz5pu9lm8k]

Well come all the people in the world

[@sereyratana7028]

just becareful where you sre going. not all places are easy to trust and safe

[@Kosalsom]

How long you stay in Cambodia?

[@Chai_Travel]

For a good 4 weeks🙏 I really love it here. The people are great. The food is good ❤️🇰🇭

[@Stranger1771]

i would like to recommend you to visit (Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum) or 21 prison to know how Cambodia become what their are todays . Stay safe good luck.

[@Chai_Travel]

Thank you for the tips 🙏 hopefully we will make it over ❤️

[@alexanderthegreatsdad.3831]

It's much safer than London or Paris.

[@Chai_Travel]

I think so too

[@khmerromgit1566]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Chai_Travel]

❤️❤️❤️

[@dksharron]

When walking on the sidewalk, women should always carry their purse on the building side of the sidewalk, not the street side. ALWAYS !!!!

[@Chai_Travel]

Thanks for the tip ds

[@sleepwell2011]

🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍

[@Chai_Travel]

Thanks again ❤️

[@bullsharkdb]

Because the last man you get a deserved like LOVE ECH OTHER best message nowadays

[@user-ke2lm1by8z]

❤️❤️❤️😊🙏🏻🇰🇭🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻

[@Nickgooner21]

The english guy talking about the mafia is wild. That interview is on the corner of my old street, I lived there for 10 years, was never robbed or scammed.

[@richardabazley]

He didn't seem like the brightest of sparks tbh....😐

[@Nickgooner21]

@@richardabazley haha definitely. Could almost hear the cogs turning slowly as he was talking

[@SomethingSomethingg]

So I'm a little confused because I work with Cambodians and I see videos of Cambodia and they always portray it as extremely busy and yet the roads seem kind of calm. What's the story?

[@Chai_Travel]

Ow no, it’s not extremely busy. This video was filmed in Phnom Penh.

[@mimibigdy1917]

These people stereotype Cambodia. This video is totally unfair to the great people of Cambodia.

[@Chai_Travel]

No one is stereotyping in this video. Almost everyone is saying to just use common sense. Unfortunately there is a lot of theft in the capital. This video is just making people aware of it so everyone can come to Cambodia without having bad experiences. I love Cambodia and I hope more tourist will visit in the future.

[@gonefishing4204]

I agree

[@onalonan]

@@itsmepisei8511 but every Travel Influencers I saw on youtube what they do is reviewing and comparing the countries they've been to to tell the adventage and disadvantages to the people that wanted to go travel to those countries they never go because it's their Job!, I think you have to be more open mind when people are talking about the bad things about your country and let's solve that problems as soon as possible!! For me this is called "Fair". And I have to say about Chai, now he travel to Cambodia and Cambodia is beside the country of Thailand So what country do you want him to compare with your country?? Egypt??? Argentina??? Or India??? Listen my friend, Chai is a travel vlogger and when he came to south east asia every traveler just expect that atleast every countries around here should be similar because it's just the next country from Thailand where he have been living so he compared Cambodia to Thailand and he just talking about "how safe!!!" and this topic is the most important for any tourists and it's really make sense to compare!!! and for me I think it's a little rude to tell the famous travel influencers to did this and not did that like a child. and while he talking about safety in your country?? just felt like the communist country because no respectful in the vibe even in the youtube comment section. And the most weird thing was you seems really care about your country look but did not seems to care about the problems in your country. That's really weird for me. Now I understand why all of the foreigners in the video were just talking about thief, steal, and really want to go out from the country. tell people to open mind not to compare???? Better solve the problem in your country first my friend, believe me. I hope your country could solve this problem as soon as possible so the tourists would feel free to explore your beautiful country.

[@joecambodia1326]

Lo budget travelers aka nitwits.

[@signore-solomonare1818]

The first guy said what new travelers would do “Use common sense” there’s always pickpockets and some unknown bad things happening after the midnight and of course, it’s always safe to stay where you’re staying and safe rather roaming around after midnight. As humans living around the world, there’s always bad people and good people, so use common senses to take care of yourself

[@stevens8785]

No positive vibes there champ from every interviewee involved. Were you pre warned of the concerns there (feedback from the Scottish lad) or researched yourself? At least you and Ilona will consciously be on guard whilst there and stay safe. Looking forward to your adventures just the same and hopefully a whole lot of positivity with future interviews. My mate is back in Australia from there in the last few days and I'm walking with him on Saturday so I'll be interested to hear what he found whilst there. I'll let you know. I had no idea that Phnom Penh had any safety issues for the unsuspecting tourist, just thought it was rather run down looking. Great work as always champ 🤩

[@Chai_Travel]

Cheers mate. Nah, just feeling the vibes here. Also listen to locals a lot and you’ll find out you need to be conscious about what you’re doing a lot more than anywhere else in Cambodia:) all good in the hood. Thanks champ 🏆

[@stevens8785]

@Tommy Trombone Scottish lad was in Chai's previous video in a tuk-tuk that he met and had beers with and a chat, which you may not have watched, and I am referring back to him, not someone in this video. Chai is familiar with what I am saying.👍

[@fasthracing]

I've been 3 times and never had any issues.

[@gertdrok]

In my Opinion, Bangkok is more Safe as Cambodja. 🙏

[@Chai_Travel]

Hmmm depending on where in Bangkok and where in Cambodia I think ;)

[@andrewphang3676]

Brother, Cambodia was in war a few years ago, of course Thailand will be safer right now. Cambodia is coming back on its legs

[@MyLifeThai371]

Bangkok is safer than the U.S.A. I have walked in dark alleys at 2 a.m. before and never worried about someone following me with a pipe to beat and rob me. Manila, Philippines was a different story though.

[@emuhill]

@@MyLifeThai371A very bright flashlight is your friend. Blind the hell out of them. Then disappear real fast before their night vision can recover.

[@willpanter209]

Never had issue here, Thailand, Indonesia. Little common sense and your fine. Feel way safer than in the west and funny thing I don’t even speak the languages in these countries

[@trex1448]

You have to have no street sense to get in trouble in Cambodia...

[@D_Handler]

Live in Cambodia for 5 years. Petty thefts happen but i have never ever felt unsafe in this country. I have been to some countries where iv felt genuine danger. These people might talk about their stuff getting stolen (which you can expect from a 3rd world country) but none are talking about muggings or genuine violence. Its safe.. for me at least

[@Chai_Travel]

I agree :)

[@Sastrakhmer]

Cambodia a lot of trouble because Covid-19 crisis hits economic 2020-2021, a lot of people lose their job, a hundreds skyscraper in Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville on hold and delay until 2022. Ecomic of Cambodia start growth on March 2023. 3$ billion of Phnom Penh international air port under construction, Cambodia will be direct fly in last 2024 no need tranfer at Bangkok anymore. Siem Reap international air port under construction with 1.5$ billion. Cambodia ready to build sky train, fast train, under ground train in 2024 with 4$ billion. a lot of investor come from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Japan build a hundreds skyscraper in Phnom Penh you know, but Thai news fake to call Cambodia skyscraper build by China 😅😊

[@Transen.ph1196]

Claimbodia always be lie🤮🤮🤮

[@SecondLifeTravels1]

1. "I left my stuff unattended on a beach and someone stole it." Could happen anywhere. Who leaves stuff unattended on the beach in any country? 2. "I left my ground floor window open and something got taken." Could happen lots of places, not just Cambodia. Common sense, my guy. 3. "Don't walk around with a camera, because you'll be robbed." B.S. I'm also a KZbin who does mostly Cambodia videos and nobody has *ever* tried to take my camera or be anything except friendly. 4. "This place is quite dangerous." "Oh, have you had trouble?" "Well, no, no trouble." 5. "Don't get a massage." What you should say is "Don't get a massage in a brothel." 6. "Don't go to Riverside after midnight." "You've been to Riverside after midnight?" "Well, no."

[@Chai_Travel]

👍

[@SecondLifeTravels1]

​@Chai_Travel I'm just hearing a lot of people saying "I only heard it was unsafe" or "I did something no sensible traveler would do."​@@Chai_Travel

[@globalnomad1221]

Sit out on the riverside after 11pm, see what happens

[@Chai_Travel]

Yeah, better avoid that area at night :)

[@reviewsbyChase]

Dam now im paranoid to go for massage

[@Chai_Travel]

Just don’t bring more money than you need to and if you have experience belongings, leave them in your hotel and you'll be fine :)

[@user-uh6lm5wv6n]

"be curious, be adventurous" aka be stupid

[@Chai_Travel]

That’s an odd comment.

[@nwils6944]

You are framing this as if Phnom Penh is current day Damascus. It is kinda ridiculous. Nowhere is dangerous in SE Asia in 2023, apart from Kho Tao, obviously.

[@Chai_Travel]

Nah mate. Koh Tao is not dangerous either…

[@SuperDiasuke]

Cambodia is the least safe country in South East Asia particularly at night. People always get their purse snatched. Recently a Thai girl got her bag snatched and was seriously injured. It happens daily. kzbin.info4AB2ze-otSU

[@asvd_2200]

Still safer than London or Paris 😂 there’s no safe city in South East Asia except Singapore!

[@nganvo840]

Yea but singapore so boring just a small island..

[@jbs9231]

There's few Overpriced dodgy hotels in Singapore..

[@joecambodia1326]

Lo budget travelers. Cambodia is a great place these guys generally have no clue what they’re talking about. Nothing troubling in PP.

[@kennethfreeman6072]

@joecambodia 1326 inexperienced low budget travelers.

[@kennethfreeman6072]

Lived for 23 years in Mexico and Central America, same shit but a different language/culture.

[@joecambodia1326]

They’re the worst. Can’t stand them.

[@LJ-jq8og]

You are a fooooll... You miss the whole point of the video....

[@angelrivasart]

More easy to be in TROUBLE in Cambodia than Thailand/ Indonesia? wow

[@Chai_Travel]

I’d say so yes but only in Phom Penh and Sihanoukville. The rest of Cambodia is very safe to travel

[@angelrivasart]

@@Chai_Travel I have another question, maybe you know something about this, if I go to Cambodia I will need to send packages (my paintings) to the United States and Europe. Do you know if this will be easy or complicated? In some countries it is complicated but from Asia it is usually easy

[@angelrivasart]

@@Chai_Travel well now we are in Brasil and before in Argentina,I think just need to be a bit careful 🙏🏻 I never had any bad experience and travel around more than 50 countries, only in India I could say is where can be more complicated and need to fight many times 🤣

[@mike4722]

Using pass ap and grab to order some car or tuktuk. Dont go to massage. Carefully if you see police when you using motorcycle they will take you lot money haha. Carefully using your debit card cause cambodia using one tap card.

[@user-pz2qb6yh9n]

คุณชัย ประเทศไทยก็อันตรายมากนะครับ

[@Chai_Travel]

ขอบคุณ. ผมคิดว่าประเทศไทยก็ปลอดภัยเช่นกัน

[@keepintouchthailand9983]

😧

[@kenyk1254]

I feel like you're trying hard with your questioning to garner a negative response. As the first person said, use common sense, you can get robbed in any country.

[@Chai_Travel]

Not trying hard at all Keny. Everyone including the locals are trying to help each other out. To make people aware about the high amount of theft in this city. Obviously it’s a big city but especially in south East Asia, Phnom Penh is not the safest place

[@mhouse1572]

@@Chai_Travel you have negative perception of Cambodia because of your Thai influence. This is not reality.

[@Chai_Travel]

@@mhouse1572 I don’t have a negative perspective at all. I love Combodia. Why do you think I’ve a negative perspective? I do believe there is more theft in Phnom Penh. People should be aware about this, so people don’t come on holiday to this beautiful country and have anything stolen of them. All the locals have been warning me about theft in Phnom Penh for the very beginning of my stay. I don’t think it’s fair of you to say I’m negative about Cambodia because I’m not negative about the county and its people at all. Khmer people are lovely, helpful, and welcoming to me. So far we love it so much.

[@Hanbachannel4699]

@@mhouse1572 yes😂 I feel like you brother, I know many of foreigners in Thai when they want to talks about Cambodia they will try to fight for bad things as Thai people did to our country (especially KZbinr😂) will Thai pay for them to do that😂

[@khemchanto401]

@@Chai_Travel I'm from Malaysia i live here in cambodia for 5 year i never had a problem at all . But why some foreigner com from Thailand always say bad things about Cambodia because you married a Thai girl so you promote tourists for Thailand , I love cambodia people Because they never say anything bad about neighbour ..good and bad people everywhere not only in cambodia even your country too

[@djmcrory]

I was robbed at the river it's extremely dangerous they came up on me and stole my phone. My friends room was broken into and passport, phone and money was taken at Golden Home Hotel on 172 Street

[@Chai_Travel]

I’m sorry to hear that 😕 I especially made this video so it might happen a bit less. I hope you’re doing okay again 🙏

[@retire14pattaya9]

What time did this happen? Did your friend have a room safe? Did they use a weapon?

[@shyguygc1755]

So can't go to get a massage in Combodia 😮😮? Because you get pickpocketed 😢😢. Too bad, I am staying in Thailand then 🤓🤓

[@Chai_Travel]

Nah you’ll be fine in Cambodia. But you just have to be a bit careful.

[@drewpalama6135]

There needs to be some clarification here. The legit massage parlors in Cambodia are perfectly safe and they are all over the place. They are talking about the hole in the wall places where a good massage is the last thing on their minds. More of a happy ending parlor then massage parlor. If that's your thing go for it, but to compare basically a whore house with the hundreds of legit massage parlor is a bit a much.

[@CarnageCreations]

My wife is Khmer and I have been to the city for a month. I don't feel like it is unsafe. Some of these people are misinformed. The city is improving a lot.

[@EamonnHogan-eu3qc]

Don't say use common sense, cuz common sense isn't common

[@MyLifeThai371]

It's a Super Power!

[@rvierra7235]

The way you stay safe is by not going to Cambodia at all.

[@Chai_Travel]

If you wanna be totally safe… never leave home 😅

[@peat6154]

Keep off the ice and you'll be fine.

[@Chai_Travel]

🤪

[@americaninthailand8760]

Never had the desire to visit Cambodia, and this video helps affirm that.

[@visalserei]

You don't need to come to Cambodian, now it is becoming hustle. Even as a local, I need to be extremely smart in order to survive lmao.

[@Chai_Travel]

Nah mate, you’ll love it over here. Maybe not so much Phnom Penh though. But I’m sure some parts you’ll love

[@jetfighter8332]

Did you know Vietnam tried to invarded Thailand when they took over Cambodia in 70's, so if Cambodia haven't stand between these two, there will not be any Thailand and you be living a sad, depression life in America.

[@visalserei]

@@jetfighter8332 I wouldn't think Vietnam can win against Thailand. Thailand has fought a direct war with Cambodia. But Vietnam always used dirty trick and even French had sign half of Cambodia land to them. Hey but it is in the past, no need to think about it because Cambodia is striving, old stupid people are dying and a new generation that strives for the future is rising.

[@raven-jd2cx]

@@visalserei a lot of stupid people all over the world.

[@wallenbergphoto]

NOT Safest one women says hahahah aaaahhaha... Its super safe today super safe! In 1998- 1999 when I went first time. Then guys rode around bikes with AK47 and murder was sky high, like 20-30 murders a week in the capitol, its nothing today compared, that time I was even warned in Bangkok to go to Cambodia, just a few years since the last Red Khmer attack on the Airport. So I think if people hear, not so safe, its suuuuper safe today! Its much more not safe in like, NYC, Rio, Capetown, PP is much safer much! I love it how people try to still ride the wave of 80-90is today and beeing like " A been to cambodia I survived it!" Or buying a shirt like, "Off the beaten track Cambodia" There is nothing like that anymore in Cambodia, just travel it like its Thailand because thats what it is, not adventures at all anymore, just, safe, relaxed and all connivances is around... not 15 hours with 20 people on sacks of rice bumping from Siem Reap to Phnom pehn on a "highway 1" that was just dust and potholes, firstt ime I got my Ischias after that trip almost broke my back, And becuase it was so bumpy and 20 people behind on a normal size, Izusu pickup open back, the car broke many times so of course it cost 25 dollar, for a white man and 5 for Cambodian, I didnt have a problem with that, The people was suuuper poor, and I was happoy I paid more then them. That was one of hundreds of real adventures at that time in Cambodia. I think today I honestly would not set foot in Cambodia, you get all the things plus more ion Vietnam and Thailand. I got my gear pedal of my off road bike stuck in my foot after a crash, in the Clinic I came to, there were cats on the hospital beds, there were Chickens in the Kitchen connected to patient rooms.... I was just laughing how cool it was, (of course sad for people who didnt have the money to get serious help like in Thailand), but at that time there was NO real professional Hospital in all of Cambodia in 1999, I am not joking, the country was still a Failed state if you got super sick, you had to go to Thailand 100%! in 1999, I got sourounded 1 time with 3 guys with AK47, robbed, I got a 22 mm, gun to my head bu a 12 years oldf in a car! One Police cheif tried drunk to steal my GF, and to show coolness he put his Beretta 9 mm, on the table at the beach bar, but then calmed down after I spoke a few Russian word, he spoke only Khmer, French and Russians, like many educated Red Khmer educated in Russia then took Police work after civil war. In Phnom penh stayed in 1999 for about 2 weeks and about 6 foreigners got murdered in one week! Now alomst never happens! hahaha

[@Chai_Travel]

I don’t see how this is anyway funny.

[@wallenbergphoto]

@@Chai_Travel It was not funny, but as a documentary photographer its of interest.

[@mrlol1498]

Ok. I understand the massage places are no good. How are the girly bars? Same scams? Or better?

[@Chai_Travel]

I don’t know sorry.

[@themhaokip7950]

This place is not safe to visit becareful

[@Chai_Travel]

I disagree 😊

[@shima3287]

คนกัมพูชามักบอกว่าประเทศไทยใส่ร้ายพวกเขา คลิปนี้ชาวต่างชาติเป็นคนพูดเอง หวังว่าจะพวกเขาจะฉลาดกันขึ้นนะ

[@Chai_Travel]

Okay

[@Hea9lt9hy9]

Very narrow minded and judgmental people… I have been to Cambodia from five times, I have great experience. My mom was in Thailand airport, a woman asked she could help carry her bags. The Thai woman forced my mom to give $300 to get her bags back. This is a scam video.

[@Chai_Travel]

I’m sorry about your moms bags and the bad experiences. If you listen good to what everyone says you may wouldn’t judge this video in this way 🙏 theft is more common in capital cities everywhere in the world. Everyone in this video had a similar message: be aware of your surroundings and use common sense.

[@keepintouchthailand9983]

300 usd? 😮

[@phunina4137]

you are lying Creambodia . That is the matter of your country.

[@Hea9lt9hy9]

⁠@@phunina4137I am American, you Thailies..

[@Hea9lt9hy9]

@@keepintouchthailand9983 Yep, $300 USD… don’t ever let anyone (women or men) carry your carryon bags..

[@soryapum7932]

Cambodia is not dangerous at all. Just be street smart, that's it... and don't act like a fool or a sex tourist.