🇰🇭| The REAL Cambodia: Battambang, Cambodia's 2nd City Vlog 2024

[@Chai_Travel]

Hi everyone 😁 Thanks for watching! Did you enjoy this video? Here is a full tour of Angkor Wat I’ve made last year you maybe interested in: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYK5dnyAf5llqqs

[@engtechno]

Previously, Battambang was the biggest province in Cambodia. The new government carved its territory to create two new provinces spun out of Battambang.

[@Woopo35]

🇰🇭 cambodia Number one in the world🌍🏆🇰🇭

[@franklordcf419]

Cambodia started from year Zero since 1/7/1979, when the country was liberated from the Khmer Rouge murderous regime. Cambodia had to rebuild everything from scratches; poor, hungry, destroyed, lost, and traumatized. While other countries moved forward 40 years, Cambodia stepped backward 40 years under the Khmer Rouge. So, when the Vietnamese help the Hun Sen government liberated the country in 1979-1980 from the Khmer Rouge, all they had was a destroyed country with 4 millions people left over from the dead. So, they had to work from that point to rebuild the country to this point. Cambodia will continue to develop in whatever areas that need development as long as the country has some money and with the help of other countries thru loans and investment, infrastructure development, and aids. Cambodia has been improving every year since the country was liberated, and it won’t stop here. 10-15 years from now, you will see more changes and improvements. Yes, I must admit that Cambodia is still one of the poorest countries in the world, but everything will improve. Just give Cambodia a chance, and be understanding, and treat Cambodia just like any other countries in the world.

[@NopKolap]

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[@TheSumo294]

Well said!!

[@aungmyintoo4635]

I heard Khymer Rouge also killed a lot of intellectuals, academicians, doctors, engineers and whoever has a clean beautiful hands (indicate the white collar workers and not a peasant). So, yes Cambidia is start from scratch and zero.

[@helpkhmer3827]

Thank you for your well understanding of very traumatizing history of Cambodia. We have been through a lot. However, we are trying to do the best for our country and for the visitors from around the world alike. ❤❤❤❤

[@coreana.aesthetics]

Your positivity, kindness and honesty are highly appreciated.

[@Chai_Travel]

Thanks 😊 that’s nice to receive

[@Swampzoid]

The horrible genicide happened during my lifetime - it's not ancient history. So, I agree, it's important to familiarize yourself that history before going Cambodia. Show respect for the people and their struggle that they are still overcoming to this day. Thanks for the vlogs Mr. Chai.

[@Chai_Travel]

That’s it mate :) thank you also for watching again

[@helpkhmer3827]

Chai, you are so energetic to do and share this part of Cambodia to the world. It doesn’t look developed yet as other cities in Cambodia. I hope you enjoy your journey around Cambodia. Stay safe and good luck on your adventures.

[@Chai_Travel]

Thank you so much!

[@americaninthailand8760]

I like this style of you walking and showing the streets. And I always like to hear the pricing, especially the hotels. And never turn your back on some AC!😎

[@Chai_Travel]

Thanks for letting me know! I’ll keep in mind about the hotel pricing :) cheers!

[@jeremyivy2753]

You were there during a brutal heat wave! I'm north in Sisophon. But, I just went to Battambang this weekend. Cool to see I stumbled on most of the things you found!

[@Chai_Travel]

Cheers mate! Haha yeah it was crazy hot! 🥵 still a good place to be though

[@Chheun-Rachhit9999Cambodia]

Welcome to Cambodia support you enjoy my country ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Hea9lt9hy9]

Love Cambodia, Battambang, Sierra Reap and Phnom Penh…

[@chhivhoung8550]

18 April some khmer people still celebrating khmer new year. Especailly battambang and banteay meanchey they celebrating Khmer new year for 1 month 😂 that's why so many shop still close 😊

[@nelsonfarrell5307]

Fantastic video

[@Chai_Travel]

Thanks 😊

[@arithat.b4782]

Cambodia is amazing but I have researched Cambodian history. In the past, Cambodia was Colony of Thailand I didn't know before.

[@Chai_Travel]

🤔

[@crew]

Did you also know Thailand was apart of the Khmer Empire before the Siamese rebelled and found its first kingdom in the 12th century? Not many thailanderz know about this because their history only started from the time they found freedom from the Khmer Empire.

[@imperialkhmer6146]

Did you know Thai forest slaves were under Khmer domination for 1,500 years 🤔

[@Monika-vn3oh]

I’ve never been there. I’d love to see the difference from Phnom Penh. Thank for taking us around.

[@hengteng]

great thanks for visiting cambodia

[@Chai_Travel]

It’s my pleasure 😊

[@trevaperes5343]

Too long? Not at all. Great content and lots of information to consider. I would love to travel there in the near future. I live in Melbourne, Australia.

[@Chai_Travel]

Thanks for letting me know 😃 greeting to you my aussie friend

[@laykhom3212]

Thanks for understanding about the situation and the history of the country. Thanks for visiting Cambodia ❤from California

[@Chai_Travel]

Thank you too for watching ❤️

[@Sain_19]

Don't go to Battambang for the city go for tourism hubs this province have lots of beautiful Historic places in there that you should go and visit thank you for visiting my country❤❤ 👍🏼

[@Chai_Travel]

Thanks 🤗

[@dksharron]

My first visit was in 1998. It has grown up a lot since then.

[@sylvestresuong7268]

MR:c'est un Grand KZbinR 👍👍👍

[@Chai_Travel]

Merci ❤️

[@ឈឿនបូរ៉ា-ChhoeunBora-pleng]

Hello i'm cambodai i love your video ❤❤

[@Chai_Travel]

Thank you ❤️

[@ឈឿនបូរ៉ា-ChhoeunBora-pleng]

Howe are you

[@Chai_Travel]

@@ឈឿនបូរ៉ា-ChhoeunBora-pleng I’m great thanks. I hope all goes well for you too 🤗

[@borachhay7201]

Again love your video Chai . River cruise in Battambang ? NO . I am one of cambodians who was born and grew up there . My favorite boat river cruises are the Rhein , Danube , Mainz , Rhone . Love and Peace ❤

[@Chai_Travel]

Thanks! Haha well I was thinking of at least hop on a boat from a to b 😅 it was very shallow the river:) thanks for watching again 🙏

[@wileyumstead9236]

I've lived in Battambang for 10 years and until two years ago the cement roads and the black top roads were in very good condition. The problem was at the end of the rainy season there were many flooded roads. So two years ago they started a total drainage rebuild. The results are the temporary mess you see today. This is very necessary and is an inconvenience for any city that wants to progress. Battambang is one of the safest cities in the word and has many wonderful schools and universities.

[@Chai_Travel]

Thanks for sharing that 🙂 I’m sure soon it will look great again

[@MengSrun-l8n]

❤❤Cambodia love you

[@Chai_Travel]

Thank you ❤️

[@rimloch3919]

Go for night foods, you'll see beautiful night lights ❤❤

[@Chai_Travel]

Sounds good!

[@kimlol3599]

If you still in battombang I want you know some beautiful place is call -white elephant pagoda - Ek phnom temple I think if you go there you will love it i swear❤

[@Chai_Travel]

Thank you for the advice 😊 that’s very kind of you. Unfortunately I had to move on already

[@takngoy8040]

I just got back to us and some people say this and that until you get there and you know how much fun ❤🎉😅 how’s nice people is

[@Chai_Travel]

That’s right :). You gonna have to visit yourself to get the whole experience. The thing is not everyone is able to. Through the videos I make more people can “virtually” visit :)

[@lucknlu2116]

Hi Chai! I agree with you on the spelling. I would spell “Batdambong” instead of “Battambang.”

[@Chai_Travel]

Haha thanks. Apparently it’s the way French people wrote it first. So it meant to be French pronounced.

[@battambangscooterandmotorc303]

Very wise to read Michael Vickery's Cambodia 1975 to 1981. Check it out.

[@Chai_Travel]

Thanks for the advice 🙏

[@sokapokvic2514]

Ta Dambong statue the old version by Siamese craftsman was beautiful during under Siam colony. Sadly, they destroyed it and make this one by themselves.

[@4985muhammadali]

Smiling culture i can see is only specially in South East Asia i love the kindness of super friendly people, even in India also I'm from Mumbai but out of 100 people there are only few who give you a smile to local person if you smile at someone, i really appreciate your content chai and i really appreciate you make content for us in this extreme hot temperature🌡️ weather super thanks to you❤ and take care of your health brother❤ stay champ

[@Chai_Travel]

Thanks mate :) I hope we can get use to smiling a bit more to each other. It feels good. It was a bit of a battle in this extreme heat :) but I’m very happy I did it 🏆

[@4985muhammadali]

​@@Chai_Travel Really appreciated brother ❤

[@dbrach]

Chai, as a native of Battambang; the charms is in the countryside.

[@Chai_Travel]

Thank you for letting me know 🙏😊

[@hakratanak5123]

Battambang town is the third most populated place in Cambodia, but infrastructure hasn’t been developed yet. There are other towns which are better than Battambang.

[@graemebuchan1919]

The guy at 5:13 laughed when you asked "what are you eating" because he was eating Hoi which are seafood that share its name with a certain female anatomical part

[@Chai_Travel]

Aaaah! I’ve heard about the shell 😆 thanks for letting us know.

[@Khemarite]

Yiu should visit the Catholic church there and visit the ruin of the old Cathedral and if any luck you Can meet with the Bishop hahaha. He's a kind man with a kind heart. Also hey thanks for visited my hometown at Kampot much appreciated it big man!

[@Chai_Travel]

Thank you for the advice:)

[@jadej51]

Yes i want see this hotel !! I was going to stay here. Im going to swim in that river when i get there 😂😂😂. There a lot of haunted places in battambang i heard 😳 be careful 🧐 😅 😳

[@Chai_Travel]

🤪

[@everydaylife216]

The person who alway smile he/she will carry a lot of paint behind. All people after war and 10 year from there they still went through that time.

[@Chai_Travel]

Interested way to look at it 🙏

[@noblenb]

After new year people have not come back yet that include Khmer New Year and Chinese New Year. Also they want to spend time with family and need to clean up.

[@thyofficials1736]

My country is a pathetic country because there are many wars, lost human resources, lost social stability, internal corruption, if you want to know more about Cambodia, I want you to see the history of Cambodia. Cambodians all over the country are welcome to visit Cambodia, I wish you only meet good people, safe travel Cambodia loves you🙏🙏🙏

[@Chai_Travel]

I see what you mean ❤️ Pathetic is maybe not the word you’re mean to use. We love Cambodia

[@sastra9422]

Bro Sihanoukville and Phnom Penh a hundreds skyscraper under constructions.

[@Iceyfire12]

Uhh Sihanoukville construction has stopped…there are many buildings that have been sitting for years without construction

[@sastra9422]

@@Iceyfire12 Sihanoukville on hold 359 buildings, you know Pattaya city develop 64 year different Sihanoukville develop 8 year start 2016. Buildings on hold by COVID-19 2020-2022, 2023 economic crisis.

[@sastra9422]

@@Iceyfire12 Bangkok develop 131 year after Franco-Siam war 1893 different Phnom Penh develop 26 year after Pol Pot die, End of Civil-war 1998. During Pol Pot control Cambodia, Pol Pot sell over a hundred factories of Cambodia to Thailand, making Thailand a country products, during Pol Pot kill millions of Cambodians , Thailand closed news a bout Cambodia killing field so US, EU not know a bout the millions killing. After Thailand and US supported the Pol Pot army until 1991 at the Thailand border but the Cambodians central not stand with them until 1998, UN count populations in Cambodia lost 2.7 million.

[@Iceyfire12]

@@sastra9422 Sihanoukville was a lovely seaside village until it was wiped out for (China) Chinese Investors! Bangkok and Pattaya has organically developed throughout the year not completely wiped out what was once there!

[@sastra9422]

@@Iceyfire12 Sihanoukville investor from Hong Kong and Taiwan not all from Main land China, don't confused.

[@onevision8097]

The city is so under developed. You would think the opposite. Pave those roads.

[@Iceyfire12]

It’s what’s make it unique though like Bangkok Wires!

[@sastra9422]

2020 - 2022 Covid-19 , 2023 - 2024 Economic crisis bro , Battambang city upgrade 2025

[@amitsingla313]

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

[@Chai_Travel]

I don’t know mate. Sorry, you’re asking the wrong guy 😅

[@bongchan531]

I regretably was robbed $200 last night by a Khmer ladyboy that met me at the Phnom Penh riverside. I Had a couple beers at the River Quay then went to the riverside to relax for a bit. A woman which I thought was a woman came to me and offered a massage. Nothing sexual, but once I confirm she was a he at the hotel, I called it off and left. Later, I looked into my wallet and noticed money was missing. Be careful folks.

[@Handle_Edit]

😂

[@battambangscooterandmotorc303]

Yes. Beware of the ladyboys in all of Cambodia. They often hunt in packs but they are easy to spot. Other than that Cambodia is very safe certainly no violence except within the Chinese but they fight amongst themselves in Sihanoukville.

[@Chai_Travel]

I am sorry to hear this. No one deserves to be robbed. It is commonly know that if you pick a freelancers no matter where at night these are the risks. A person who ask if you wanna have a massage and wants to go to your hotel room at night… I hope you won’t fall it anymore and I hope this will never happen to you anymore.

[@edgregory1]

Riverside is dodgy after 9pm.

[@wneighbor2523]

Will visit to support infrastructure development. Thanks

[@Chai_Travel]

The people of Battambang will welcome you for sure

[@moenaung5910]

Welcome to myanmar I hope to see you in myanmar in your next videos please ❤❤❤

[@Chai_Travel]

Thank you :) stay tuned 🙏❤️

[@timok100]

Hi Chai, I enjoy your walk through videos, they’re really good and informative. It’s good to have a balance of them, the street interviews plus things to do. Great work and stay champ!😀👍💪🏆

[@Chai_Travel]

That’s so encouraging 😃 I try to keep it up 🏆 thanks so much for this

[@antruok4950]

Very cool video my friend - no problem with the length , it flows well - intriguing place - Thanks for showing 👌👋✔️👍😃

[@Chai_Travel]

Nice! Good to know 😃it’s actually a pretty cool city. Something else than anywhere I’ve been to so far in Cambodia:) have a great start of the week

[@chaya973]

Chai, I feel you show so much love to Cambodia. I will support any venture you create in the future. Much love.

[@Chai_Travel]

Thanks mate :) I do love it and hopefully I’ll be able to visit Cambodia for many many years. Cheers!

[@Woopo35]

🇰🇭 Cambodia Number one in the world🌍🏆🇰🇭

[@billfahchannel934]

Many Thai cultures in Cambodia.

[@Chai_Travel]

Vice versa :)

[@stevens8785]

Very nice tour there matey, really enjoyed it. Care with a cap and sun block in those roasting conditions with ferocious temperatures around 40 degrees plus. I'd end up with blisters on my dome in those conditions 😂🤣😂

[@Chai_Travel]

Hahaha well I have to say the sun in Australia can be stronger. Though I never experienced such a intense heat ever before 😅 it was still a great experience though :) thanks champ 🏆

[@billChatswood]

This is what Bangkok in 1940look like

[@Chai_Travel]

And see where Bangkok is at today 😃 it can go quick

[@crew]

Bangkok is not very well planned. That is the worse city to model after, quit bringing trash into the conversation. You are not a good example lmao

[@cover2556]

@@crew เพ้อเจ้ออาณาจักรเขมรมีที่ไหนมีแต่อาณาจักรสยามและนครวัดก็คนสยามเป็นผู้สร้างพิพิธภัณฑ์ลอนดอนเขมรหน้าเหวอเมื่อเจอว่าสยามเป็นผู้สร้าง😂😂😂😂

[@cover2556]

@@crew เทศกาลเล่นน้ำเป็นของกลุ่มคนที่พูดตระกูลไตกระไดดูที่สิบสองปันนาสิเขาจัดเทศกาลยิ่งใหญ่กว่าเขมรอีกเขมรของก๊อปดูชื่อประเทศก็ cambodia ชอบเคลม

[@4985muhammadali]

Thank you so much for sharing so many amazing places in this video chai.

[@Chai_Travel]

My pleasure mate :) you know it

[@4985muhammadali]

​@@Chai_Travel Thanks❤ bro

[@countryview9899]

Battambang not 2nd city . siem reap is 2nd city and sihanouk vile is 3rd city . Battambang can be 4th or 5th

[@Chai_Travel]

Battambang is also known as the second city of Cambodia. Siem Reap is indeed the second largest city 👍

[@Healthdiet-371]

That is very nice you are back in Cambodia. We are planning to go to Thailand and Cambodia by the end of this year. Enjoy! 😊

[@Chai_Travel]

Sounds great! You’ll have a great time in both of them I’m sure 😁 thanks for saying hi

[@JapanCandyBox]

Hi Chai! We sent you an email a few weeks ago! Have you seen it? Looking forward to hearing from you! 💜🥰

[@Chai_Travel]

Ey ey! Sorry about that. It landed perhaps in my spam box. I’ll have a look later today 🙏

[@JapanCandyBox]

@@Chai_Travel looking forward to your reply. Thanks 💜💜

[@takngoy8040]

Yes I do. I like your videos 🎉❤😅 it’s hotter than I was there

[@lionelfaure8191]

Hi thanks for these videos ! Nice tour ! I really enjoy them. I watch these new videos on Cambodia with great pleasure. Thanks a lot !

[@Chai_Travel]

That’s nice to know. Thanks, also for letting me know you are watching 🤗

[@schow2020]

9:00 Battambang, they spell ang instead of ong because of the French. Ang in French pronounces ong in English.

[@Chai_Travel]

Nice one thanks for explaining 🤗

[@TheLightFF906]

This heat wave will be over in a month

[@d.r.656]

Hope you went to: Kirirom Ratanakiri Mondolkiri If you haven't, you need to come back.

[@Chai_Travel]

Need to go back ;)

[@nbgz1259]

i love idol❤

[@battambangscooterandmotorc303]

Lol. Park Cafe is a joke. One of the best locations in Battambang but no soul as it's owned by Phnom Penh Okhna.

[@Chai_Travel]

I hope you enjoyed the video. I actually enjoyed my time in Park Cafe

[@Woopo35]

🇰🇭 cambodia Number one in the world🌍🏆🇰🇭

[@Chai_Travel]

😊

[@Gimbo.5]

No man the second biggest city in Cambodia is siem reap

[@Chai_Travel]

That’s right :) but Battambang is considered the 2nd city of Cambodia

[@uwishiwasu]

Where are you from in Australia chai?

[@Chai_Travel]

Haha I’m Dutch 🤪 I’ve learned to speak fluently while I was traveling and working in Auz in 2010-2013 🤷‍♂️

[@KongPheakdeyKHTV]

❤Good Afternoon!

[@Chai_Travel]

Good afternoon!

[@leevikiviranta]

i´ve been there twice, very different than Siem reap or Phnom Penh. Like going back in time

[@cl4udemiracle2274]

I'll love to see you travel all around our 25provinces my man

[@Chai_Travel]

Id love to but I need to travel also in other countries in South East Asia 😊

[@twinflowerfioretta]

Hello "sok sabay" Chai 😊(i try to speak a little bit khmer, but it`s so difficult) Great video, 👍Battambang is a place to explore for sure, plenty of little adventures, but we skiped it in Feb. because of less time and too many road constructions with a lot of dust - we def. want to go back ! Thank you Chai🙏long walk and talk, i love this sort of video ! Cambodia is now one of my most fav. countries💝✌ btw. ? i can`t believe you go to Myanmar?? You can not travel around, only stay in Yangon city....i`m curious and wait for your news🙏

[@Chai_Travel]

Sokesebay 🙏 aw yeah I can understand why you didn’t go but ey, there is always a next time :) good to know! I’ll try out a few more and see how other people react. Thanks for letting me know. Yes! I will go prepared and will only visit places which I’m allowed to so people can see what’s possible and what’s not. I’m very excited about this trip 😃 Cheers 🤗

[@chamnankang3685]

Hey Chris glad you enjoy the Khmer New Year buddy a lot of fun and laughter thank you to go back and visit other provinces please take care enjoy travels Khmer people wonderful ❤❤❤🙏🙏🇦🇺🇰🇭

[@Chai_Travel]

Hello Sir, thank you and happy new year to you too 😊❤️ stay champ 🏆

[@KarlEFX]

Very much like these videos. Thank you.

[@Chai_Travel]

Always a pleasure mate. Thanks for watching 😊

[@travellingtascha]

Thanks alot hè?! Hahaha Heerlijke Hollander! 😊

[@Chai_Travel]

Aw bedankt! Je bent zelf een heerlijke Hollander! 😜 groetjes!

[@SeyFanta]

Wow omg ❤❤

[@Chai_Travel]

❤️

[@hammeramsterdam9510]

Eindelijk ben je weer in cambodja :)

[@Chai_Travel]

Jazeker 😃 ben ik ook erg blij mee

[@J_River]

Battambang is a France spelling, in English spelling is Battambong, the meaning mean “ losing a stick” a magical stick. The black giant statue that stand for Battambang it’s his magical stick, he lost his stick somewhere when fighting with someone.

[@Chai_Travel]

That’s great information. Thanks so much :)

[@J_River]

@@Chai_Travel you should do the history between France and Cambodia, no one do history between the France and Khmer people. It was a very sad story but the France have destroyed every bad history between Khmer and France. We have many bad history that no outsider know or care.

[@michelg2257]

Great video, I'm using Battambang as a stopover between Phnom Penh And Bangkok during my big Asia trip later this year

[@Chai_Travel]

Nice one. A pretty nice town to do so for sure :) cheers

[@r.y.s.1906]

First person to comment 😊

[@Chai_Travel]

Haha yes you are!

[@r.y.s.1906]

​@@Chai_TravelGonna check out your videos for some vacation ideas! . Haven't been to Indonesia or the Philippines yet, and they seem awesome. Hopefully they'll add more direct flights to cool spots there.

[@r.y.s.1906]

​@@Chai_Travel​​Gonna check out your videos for some vacation ideas! . Haven't been to Indonesia or the Philippines yet, and they seem awesome. Hopefully they'll add more direct flights to cool spots there.

[@Chai_Travel]

Thanks! There are some beautiful spots 😍 have a great one

[@changthai-cq1rz]

Nice! Goed idee om wat meer historische feiten toe te voegen. Ik had een ooit een History account met bijna een Half miljoen volgers op X. Helaas door een copyright ©️ issue verwijderd. Stay 🏆

[@Chai_Travel]

No way? Well leuk om te horen dat je ook een kanaal hebt gehad 😃 dan weet je hoeveel tijd er in het editen zit 😅 geen zit om een nieuw kanaal te beginnen?

[@changthai-cq1rz]

@@Chai_Travel Ik heb er nog een, maar daar zit geen rek meer in. Ook weinig tijd helaas. @changnoi2018

[@Chai_Travel]

Nice! Though I tried to look it up but I can’t click on the @changnoi2018. What the name of the channel? I’d love. To have a peak at it :)

[@changthai-cq1rz]

@@Chai_Travel naam even intypen op X, dan moet het wel verschijnen :)

[@Chai_Travel]

Aaaah ik snap het nu! Op X 😅 haha ik wist even niet waar je het over had. Ik zal is proberen te kijken. Ik heb ooit een keer een Twitter account aan gemaakt maar dat is een jaar of 15 geleden :p