Why do you stay in Cambodia, instead of the neighbors; Thailand or Vietnam?

[stevecz]

... but for me Cambodian people are the salt of the earth, basic,and friendly, hard working and loyal

Yes, Some fit that contextualisation. Many don't.

Most local people totally environmentally unaware; there's widespread cruelty to animals, utter selfishness and lack of human empathy. This is not endemic, but one does witness it much more here than in most other places (one does not want to sound like Prince Charles, here, but...)

I think the rose-tinted glasses magnify the pleasant aspects (I see many) but there is also an inherent nastiness, which manifests itself in some people - the desire to totally dominate the road, without giving a hoot about causing serious injury...

Many are wonderful; many are sickeningly self-centred.

Just trying to balance perspectives, mate!

I agree with you after living here for 16 years I have seen it all

[kungfufighter]

... but for me Cambodian people are the salt of the earth, basic,and friendly, hard working and loyal

Yes, Some fit that contextualisation. Many don't.

Most local people totally environmentally unaware; there's widespread cruelty to animals, utter selfishness and lack of human empathy. This is not endemic, but one does witness it much more here than in most other places (one does not want to sound like Prince Charles, here, but...)

I think the rose-tinted glasses magnify the pleasant aspects (I see many) but there is also an inherent nastiness, which manifests itself in some people - the desire to totally dominate the road, without giving a hoot about causing serious injury...

Many are wonderful; many are sickeningly self-centred.

Just trying to balance perspectives, mate!

What do you think is the defining factor between the two groups? Is it cultural? Or poverty, or what?

[The Seawolf]

Visas.

[Dahon]

Because of the Cambodians. Thais are fake and Viets are rude as hell.

Viets rude? After five years in the epi center of civilization (lost), I e China, I find the Viets refreshingly courteous and cute while I'm on vacation.

They're quite direct though which I guess might be taken for rudeness if you're used to Thailand. But I like the Viet efficiency, I find they usually get things done quickly.

[javascript_developer]

I live in Thailand but am considering a move to Phnom Penh. As a 34 year old the visa situation is getting progressively harder out here.

[patcan]

Stuck in the low cost of living and easy visa mud...
What else? Close to other cheap countries and good getaways...Not that I getaway very often anymore..

[The Seawolf]

I live in Laos. Its quiet, clean, no traffic, no noise pollution, low crime and the people are generally friendly and honest. Visas and work permits are relatively straight forward too.

Having lived in Chiang Mai, Nha Trang, Hanoi and Saigon it is by the far the best place I have lived.

[Alex]

I live in Laos. Its quiet, clean, no traffic, no noise pollution, low crime and the people are generally friendly and honest. Visas and work permits are relatively straight forward too.

Having lived in Chiang Mai, Nha Trang, Hanoi and Saigon it is by the far the best place I have lived.

Isn't it very boring though?

[The Seawolf]

Isn't it very boring though?

Yes it is. But that is what I want.

[BillyB]

Isn't it very boring though?

Yes it is. But that is what I want.

Winner.

[javascript_developer]

Yes it is. But that is what I want.

I suppose you don't like to participate in city activities?

[The Seawolf]

Not sure what city activities are. Do you mean traffic jams, getting lost, taxis and dog shit?

[pedros]

Not sure what city activities are. Do you mean traffic jams, getting lost, taxis and dog shit?

I get where you're coming from B. We both know the darkside, and I'm glad you made it out, and hope you make a decent go of it. For once it is probably better than '93.

[Lucky Lucan]

Not sure what city activities are. Do you mean traffic jams, getting lost, taxis and dog shit?

I get where you're coming from B. We both know the darkside, and I'm glad you made it out, and hope you make a decent go of it. For once it is probably better than '93.

Ha! Free party crew meet up in Cambodian cyberspace 26 years on.