7-Eleven is Taking Over in Cambodia (& turning it into Thailand?)

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

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[@jasonc3589]

I'm curious to know what are your feelings regarding the influx of western backpackers into Cambodia? I've noticed a massive increase in social content in Cambodia, Sadly coming from tourist and not travelers. (I hope you understand the distinction of what I mean) It would be a shame to watch Cambodia or Laos given their history to end up like parts of Thailand etc...

[@happy4ever305]

Those 7 eleven’s are the franchise from Thailand, that’s why you see most are Thai products,but Cambodian government requires those 7 eleven’s to sell Cambodian products for a certain minimum percentage. Every time I visit Cambodia I don’t buy Thai products. I buy Cambodian products.

[@pumpkinpuss]

Didn't he say in the video these exact things?

[@happy4ever305]

Actually, I didn’t finish video. I didn’t know he said the exactly same things.

[@BALL.1995]

very nice 555

[@brolymeng7946]

OMG why this "comment before finishing the video" is so relatable😭

[@RothTuy-jw8rw]

You do the right things!! Bro

[@liraingslay]

Cambodian government doesn’t have a clue what kind of of harm those products can impact the Cambodian lives. Foods and Products inspection?! Zero… Not to mention given free hands to these markets owned by foreigners with no concern of the Khmer farmers! It’s ashamed to say the least. You care more about Cambodian than these unproductive government officers. I’m Cambodian. Thank you for sharing.

[@mhouse1572]

Just buy from small local vendors if possible …

[@Hea9lt9hy9]

Thanks for the warning… Cambodia can lose the small coffee, waffle and other snack vendors….

[@Kimbuja777]

Damn Ryan! You did your research! I'm impressed 😂.

[@peterRobinson10101]

business socks.

[@paulywally562]

New Sub here, as a Khmer-American I like how you’re being raw and real about the things going on in Cambodia. Keep it going bro.

[@nataliev.149]

I love 7/11 in Asia especially in Japan so nice. It’s also just nice overall lots of cheap food ready made and coffee. So it’s good to see Cambodia having them too, it’s all over Asia and was in America too but other franchise took her, not many 7/11 in the US anymore.

[@wicki-e]

11:44 As a Cambodian myself, its digusting how Thai people are saying that Cambodia is COPYING Thailand and this and that to make Cambodia look bad Thailand as a country wanted to erase us Cambodia or Khmer from the map they manipulated us dated centuries back to try and steal our land which they did and it result in Thailand having those information and resources us Cambodian have on the land that was stolen by them, which is why we share so similiar culture stuff its bs when Thai people calling us Cambodians out pieces of shi

[@booneynong5873]

They talk bad about Cambodia but admired our culture 😂I don’t get these hatful tai on the social media

[@sojeanify]

Without Cambodia, there would never, ever be Thailand. Without Cambodia, Thais have no culture. Cambodia will always be the mother of Thailand. They can lie to the world all they want, Cambodia will always be the mother of Thailand. Thais will always live the Cambodian culture. Cambodian culture will last even longer.

[@sojeanify]

@@booneynong5873 The world is learning that these online Thais are lying to them in an attempt to malign Cambodia.

[@vassanab4243]

@@booneynong5873admire our culture?what culture are you talking about?😂

[@booneynong5873]

@vassanab4243 why should i explain to a tai china thieves 😂 you guys are a delusional culture pretending to be someone else’s 🤣

[@adensenpai8547]

i wish 711 has more japanese product rather than thai's product cause their snack are so nice

[@anttirantanen9940]

Smile marts are way better than 7/11 😀

[@jovenserdenola1679]

These 7-11 franchise stores will ruin your local products. Patronize Cambodian products not Thai or Chinese products. Buy local to protect local employment. Prayers for Cambodia 🙏🙏🙏

[@temeculasoccerdad7485]

Awesome content. Thank you.

[@tommyflorida9204]

As a Khmer Canadian I can't wait to be there. A 7 11 is like a convenience store to me. In Canada, I tend to avoid going to a convenience store because of higher price and processed food.

[@FrugalWanderer]

As a fellow Canadian that watched the Last One Laughing Season, I was fortunate to be able to catch that Live and it is still hilarious to be to this day. Thank you for sharing it with all of the non Canadians our here that need to know about the Delicous Cheese Sandwiches. haha

[@mimibigdy1917]

Prevent 7Eleven from being parasite by buying mostly local…

[@daliyaprum3388]

Good video, thanks! 👍👍🇰🇭

[@Kimbuja777]

Itchyfeet and ForRiel deserve a road in Cambodia named after them. They genuinely love this country.

[@Wouter_asia]

I love Cambodia too... can I have a little side street named after me ?😂😂😂

[@michaeltea82]

I like the fact that you point out that our neighbors to the left accuse us of stealing from them or copying them. And also pointed out that the Khmer Empire was big and the influence they had around Southeast Asia. Fact Check: Khmer Civilization has existed before the Thais came in the area since the 13th century from Southern China, Yunnan area. Now they're claiming they're are Mon Dvaravati group with bogus made up stuff. Anyways ... Haha, you forgot to check the ointment section in 7 Eleven, lol ... there are like Cambodian brand oils and balms, like Naga Balm, the one the Cambodian monk, Bodhi leaf brand ointment. Informative and interesting video as always. And yes, their cheese sandwiches are pretty good. I have to admit hehehe.

[@BALL.1995]

555

[@michaeltea82]

@BALL.1995 Sorry I don't understand the comments of thieves or dogs.

[@veronicamarthinsen6951]

Thanx! Didn't see that first one pop up ( I live next door to you) so gonna go check it out!

[@wrd980]

Excellent research and reporting.

[@Vetomon_V]

The showdown sounds like a great idea!

[@katearkwright4946]

In SR we have Angkor Supermarket/Mini Market - they are great!

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

I'm jealous of your Angkor Mart.

[@TonyKeepingItClean]

Nice video, as always. When I arrived in TTP last year, I started grocery shopping at Olympic Supermarket, and it's still my 'go to'. I'm also rather partial to a mooch around the market, for meat, eggs, fruit, and veg. It's a fair bit cheaper and good for local businesses.

[@sophaman9193]

Thanks for sharing your video again Ryan it's cold 🥶 here in the GTA area minus 10 this morning in milton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 thanks again take care bye from milton Ontario Canada 🇨🇦

[@LyNnDk01]

I tell you this is the reason why they said why Cambodians using Thai products. Its not the fact Khmer people are trying but Thai pushing their products into their face. For example clothing(fabric), thai chili, thai basil, thai krueng, thai noodle. Its smart marketing just as Chinese. Theres Chinese products are marketing in everything. Khmer people need to watch for this and start opening 7 eleven as well and incorporating Cambodian into marketing.

[@mick-berry5331]

I hope the Khmer people will just ignore the 7-11 stores. Their products are tacky and unhealthy. No one in Cambodia needs them.

[@tharokong]

I'm Cambodian but I never go in 7eleven due to all products from Thailand. This is CRAZY and Stupid from Cambodia. They should required 7eleven put Cambodia products into store 🤦‍♂️

[@samproximax1790]

exactly

[@KEMET1971]

How do I find an Agent to help me with my Retirement Visa?

[@MekongRick]

Well, I'll reply. Go to Cambodia Expats Online (CEO) forum. Lots of visa threads and agent recommendations. The resident visa expert, without qualification, is poster PSD-Kiwi. You can read the forum without being a member.

[@jerrycooke6511]

7-11 in Japan fits right in and has pretty good food, but like you said, Mom and Pop stores vanish. Oxxo in Mexico destroyed a lot of local stores. I lived there and saw it happen. Now a Mexican worker eats a Maruchan cup of ramen or a hot dog.. So culture goes down the tubes too.

[@searly8496]

just love your point of view.

[@donbrashsux]

Lucky 👍

[@luchernou627]

7eleven is growing in siem reap too. but what has dissapeared is lucky mall.there were 2 and now there are non. here de dominant player is angkor market. and our Makro is nearly always empty customers wise

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

Do people avoid the Makro because it's expensive?

[@justpickone]

Working on a construction site in flip flops 😂

[@sirrebral]

Conspicuously missing was the recorded "hello...welcome" that accompanies the incessant door chime in a Thai 7-Eleven.

[@cameronpratt6164]

The Geoguesser joke killed me

[@ChilloutLars]

Convenience and consistency are the key marketing words for the 7Eleven success. 'Oh okay then, toasted cheese sandwich is right up there! As the stores are closing down over in the States, they surly are the fastest growing mini marts in SE Asia. I don't believe the local customers give a rat's about where the product is made. It's all about the price. My main worry is school children and the mountains of sugar drinks they consume. I've never seen so many obese kids before here in Thailand.

[@nv9614]

Ryan, good video. But i would like to point out one thing, these 7 eleven are not owned by Thailand. Each store is set up by individual or legal Cambodian entities that bought the franchise rights. CP may have bought the franchise rights from Thailand but they are in a way sub-franchising this to local Cambodian businessmen and women. The franchise fee is USD300k. Anyone can set this one up, just pay USD300k one time fee + some share of profit annually. There's truth to the lack of KH produce. We have to work on that.

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

Thanks for your comment and explanation. While making this video I realized that it's a bit silly, especially these days with all the multi-national companies, to state that a company is Thai/Cambodian/Japanese etc. Too bad we can't get a breakdown of where a dollar spent at 7-Eleven goes - what percentage stays in Cambodia.

[@dominiquetheeasyminimalist]

I wonder what it would look like if Alimentation Couche-Tard managed to buy 7-Eleven...

[@anon7596]

Wow I could really go for a [ Delicious Cheese Sandwich] all of a sudden.

[@kamolhengkiatisak1527]

Your fear that 7-11 will take over Cambodia is unfounded. Don't underestimate local mom and pop stores. Their stores don't have air-con, don't hire employees, so they can survive easily. Even in Thailand where 7-11 is practically everywhere (about 14,000 stores), there are more than 50,000 local mom and pop stores as well. BTW, Tesco-Lotus is rebranded simply as Lotus' due to the fact that CP bought entire stake from Tesco. When Thailand faced Tom Yam Kung financial meltdown 25 years ago, CP sold majority stake in Lotus to Tesco and the hypermart store was rebranded to Tesco-Lotus. Now, CP bought the shares back as Tesco retreated from overseas operation, the name Tesco was dropped.

[@TNKeith]

In Siem Reap now visiting from Thailand. Does Cambodia have the production capacity to supply all the stores with its own products?

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

No. I don't think they do.

[@Jeffr0-y1f]

Super Duper! They stock peanut butter made in Cambodia and it's great! Couple with some fresh local baguette and you've got a high energy protein breakfast.

[@thomaskim3128]

Khmer can do it!😀

[@nemarath]

There are approximately 24,000 7-Eleven branches in Thailand, making these few stores in Cambodia just the beginning. It's only a matter of time before 7-Eleven from Thailand expands further across Cambodia.😊

[@nikikinz-nik]

Extremely interesting video. I was fascinated by the low down as to who owns and controls the various convenience stores in Cambodia. I've lived here for quite a while now but still don't speak the language and don't interact with the locals too much. I remember when PTT gas stations started popping up all over the place and set the standard for clean service station toilets thus gaining popularity on the main traffic arteries. They all had the Amazon coffee shops, where a coffee would cost half a days salary!!! Then they were all changed from Jiffy iirc to 7/11's which I think accounts for the large number of outlets increasing so rapidly. However, over the last year or so a lot have indeed sprung up as isolated stores not attached to a gas station. I thought Lucky was 100% Cambodian. Chip mong supermarket in Sen Sok is hellishly expensive imo and finally I was shocked by your pronounciation of the word Aeon. 'Ae' is like 'ee' in sheep! Not a criticism just expressing my shock and why. Fantastic video I am subscribed already on another YT account but wll subscribe on this one too so as not to miss the highly anticipated update.

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

I know! Eon eh-on. I was introduced to the mall in Vietnam and everyone called it Aeon, pronounced "eh-on". I find it really hard to not call it that now.

[@nikikinz-nik]

@@itchyfeetonthecheap I see. Not a problem, just surprising. Great videos by the way and always interesting!!!

[@CAROUSEL5505]

As a cambodian, the possibility of thai products overtaking cambodian business have always concerned me but i tend to keep it at the back of my mind because realistically i cant do much. I do prefer to buy cambodian products to support locals but sometimes, thats just not possible. I also didnt know that lucky isnt khmer owned anymore, that makes me sad. I thought for sure at least chipmong and lucky was khmer owned

[@themaven2017]

for your future supermarket smackdown, please include Thai Hout and Bayon - I want to see them all compared :)

[@TheLoneMarksman]

I just recently come back from Thailand And there are so many 7eleven around every blocks

[@AuntyJack123]

Praise be to the 7-11 toasted ham and cheese sandwich 🙏

[@gerhardthen8851]

Delicious cheese sandwiches......I still support the small local Cambodian businesses.....also went to small, family convenience stores in Vietnam.......they have character, and the people are always friendly.....7 Elevens are a bit like hospitals......

[@peterRobinson10101]

i dont need 7... i got born with my own Foot long.

[@somongkol]

Another convenience store chain you forgot is Circle K.

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

Yes. They will be a part of the Cambodia Convenience Store Showdown though. Stay tuned.

[@tubewatcher3100]

I bought some assorted snacks at the new 711 next to ABA at Psar Thmey. Meatballs, franks, things on skewers, etc. The 10 bucks could have bought a nice meal in a sit down restaurant. Never again.

[@abmong]

Thais wouldn't be accusing Cambodia if Cambodians wasn't going around claiming to be the originator of everything Thai, which they are not. Thais are the ones having to protect their culture from being erroneously claimed by Cambodians because Cambodians don't know what is Thai and what is Cambodian.

[@greenboygamer907]

@@abmong dude ur side been around claiming our culture since 2000 and even claim angkor wat which even try to rename the temple too and distorted history too

[@greenboygamer907]

@@abmong back in 2000 ur side claim from Apsara angkor wat khmer nationality flower art song sticky rice........which remain this day now aday between sbai and still go up on angkor wat

[@greenboygamer907]

@@abmong and even claim khmer empire as ur

[@BeekicchinDaidocoro]

@@greenboygamer907 you are sad. So can Greece, Roman claim England now. Time evolved but seems Cambodia still can’t categorized between branding, trademarks, culture and tradition authentication through time evolution. Does Cambodia not pick up copy rights in 900 years of Angkor wat understanding= not thing on that wall supported your made up or misinformed history.

[@greenboygamer907]

@BeekicchinDaidocoro we have the temple and history if u are arrogant

[@ChrisKirtley]

I always head to 7/11 in Malaysia -the only reliable place to buy beer!

[@1morchang]

The 7-11's in Thailand are where you can buy cheap ready meals in Cambodia the prices are for yuppies.

[@copaul71]

Rome wasn’t built in a day. I am sure there is a local somewhere cutting down a forest to build a mini-mart.

[@siriusvenus8708]

What's weird is that 7-Eleven is the only place to pay for electric bills, as the main electric company office was closed. I wonder if utilities in Cambodia will also be limited to being paid at 711 or other convenience stores as well?

[@iROChakri]

Man, why do Cambodian people love Thai products so much, esp. Thai food and Thai cultures? Thai cultures everywhere in Cambodia hahaha!

[@drizzt8965]

Thanks for tossing that small poster (?) of the graduate, terrible movie 🙃 You are actually really good at this, can't believe that you have not hit 100,000. I hope that your wife has had a change of heart and does not still think of your subs as "idiots...."

[@idontwantahandle._.]

I want to build my own house in Thailand. In about 7 or 8 years, I want to invest $100k USD in design build, and pay "skilled" labor to build it. Somewhere within an hour of Bangkok with a hospital nearby for mama.

[@ZhatsallFolks]

Hi Ryan, I’d like to suggest a topic that’s not necessarily very cheerful (though I think you have the talent to make it feel lighter), but it’s likely to be relevant for quite a few retirees in Cambodia. I’m about to move to Cambodia to spend the rest of my life there. I’m 60 years old and single (which is important in this context), and I’m wondering what will happen to my remains when I pass away.

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

That would make for an interesting video indeed. I'll research it, ask around, and see if I can make a video about the topic.

[@X_Marks-u7r]

Supply and demand

[@WalkWithNiwat]

7-11 stores to distribute Thai products

[@nhym0022]

i don't mind thai's products. i'm cambodian but mixed with different ethnicities. i'm part thai and other southeast asians with a little bit of european and african. 😁

[@petersomers7846]

They have them in Bali ATM inside air con so every where ,convenient,? That's it

[@jf-be4zy]

Most of the Cambodian beers you showed are made in Cambodia BUT are owned by foreign companies. I like the Cambodian milk and yoghurt but it is hard to find. Very poor marketing and the government should help them. Here it is about who you know and who you pay.

[@sunjun222]

The one thing they will not beat is Super Duper.

[@dannyho6786]

@13:50, beeeeeeeeeeer !!!!

[@dannyho6786]

is that some sort of dark beer in the dark brown can ? Can you do an episode just on beer, can sarah participate ?

[@brandonb7120]

That opening clip would have taken about 18 months and half a mill in Australia to pull down a building with all the red tape and everyone needing their financial part of the pie

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

I know, I originally shot that footage with the idea of making a video about how easy and quickly construction/deconstruction happens here.

[@user-qn4zh2pw6m]

As an American I do not understand the big love of 7-11's in Asia. They started here 50 years ago. They were owned by Southland Corp. and Lady Bird Johnson wife of President Johnson family was a major share holder. Ownership and shares have changed hand over the years but convenience stores are common here.

[@vgshwk]

I do miss the old kiwi marts but I do think 711 is better than the mini big cs. When they get the big big cs that will be a game changer. Yes I am sure it has pushed out some of the carts but I would imagine Cambodia collects more tax money from 711. My biggest sadness is especially in Phnom Penh is the tearing down of old historic neighborhoods and putting up generic high rises. You see it in the local markets as the central market and others arent as busy as they once were as some have either moved to the malls or closed up shop.

[@genobkk]

It’s double the price of Thailand and it lacks a lot of things How do locals afford it?

[@Kohkongdong]

Koh kong 7-11 double the price than Thailand. Except beer. Milk so expensive $6 2L

[@davidbrunelli1915]

“Deez nuts”

[@saiukuma]

7 eleven are not from thai, it was created by the american in texas then bought by the japanese and are still own by the japanses

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

Watch the video.

[@rickvest4106]

nice forearm joke

[@wesgraham2262]

7/11 is a USA company.

[@itchyfeetonthecheap]

Not anymore. Sold to Japan.

[@wesgraham2262]

@ REALLY?? Wow!

[@callmeifuneedme]

i think he love cheese sandwich

[@sovannkh7107]

😍

[@des632]

Progress stops for no man 😮, Don't forget how they sold out to china ! 50x worse now sihanoukville ruined

[@thomaskim3128]

The prices are not cheap (relative to local salary).

[@dannyho6786]

canada gonna be 51st state in amerika now I heard.

[@Mikeycambovideos]

McDonalds will arrive next, very soon.

[@BALL.1995]

Thank you Khmer for popularizing Thai products.

[@virginiabrewster8444]

Slusssshhhheeeeeee

[@BeekicchinDaidocoro]

Cambodia lost their own culture- their own people have chosen that path in Majority during that time of hardship. Today the Cambodian is still choosing Ppot and support being oppressed. Just look at the last election. Why would you say it’s stupid when -in fact, the scenario isn’t the Thai fault at all. Cambodia are stealing not just the Thai evolved development culture authentication parts or trademark but the copy rights in television-new media drama production, songs, etc down to food and recipes. Now if the Cambodia were to follow or borrow the Thai trends, food, culture tradition during their transition without saying they are the original creator it wouldn’t have been so bad because even many English pubs sell Thai green curry. On the contrary, Cambodia do the opposite in making big nonsense commotion and = So No country would be happy with this. There is branding, product protection, copy rights, regulations on registration in global productivity through out human societies for a reason. 😮

[@therabbitnews9362]

Thai.and invested the first cellphone company years ago. Now 7/11?

[@SteveJustice-i6u]

Until 7 11 takes credit cards like in Thailand i wont shop there.

[@davidmealey3008]

Super Duper MAY now be Canadian owned (not sure about that), but it's founder and managing director is an Aussie, hence why they stock heaps of Aussie brands. Kirk MacManus Work Founder and Managing Director @ Super Duper Supermarkets 2008 - 2014 Founder and Managing Director @ Smile Mini Marts 2004 - 2006 Special Projects Manager @ Morris Corporation Holdings Pty Ltd. 2003 - 2004 Business Unit Manager and Technical Advisor @ PT Hero Supermarket Tbk 2000 - 2003 Group General Manager @ Catimor Hello Mister Supermarket Kirk MacManus Education Melbourne Business School Master of Business Administration 2006 - 2008

[@zero8246]

Buy from vendors bro