my mother is planning to work in cambodia next year. she's gonna apply in WHO center because she's a med tech. i wanna ask if the country itself and the cities there are safe to live in? no wars or riots? how is the economy? how are the people there? thanks.
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Not for foreigners
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the people are nice in cambodia esp in the countryside, phnom penh can be dangerous in the late evening if wondering alone, my girlfriend felt slightly intimidated as it got dark, but this was mostly fuelled by the horrible past of the country. bag snatching is common (as everywhere though), sometimes with knives i was told but i never had problems taking tuk tuks at night after drinking in bars on the otherside of town to where i was staying. theres obviously a lot of poverty and with that comes beggars and child sellers. not sure if i could cope living there but for a short time as a tourist its an amazing and interesting and i would say safe place, as long as you;re sensible!! check my website link below
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No, not in my opinion. Here are some facts about that. There is an underlying threat from terrorism in Cambodia. Attacks, although unlikely, could be indiscriminate, including places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. On 29 July 2007 two small explosive devices were found (a third exploded) at the Cambodian/Vietnamese Friendship Monument (off Sothearos Boulevard) in Phnom Penh. There have been incidents of politically motivated violence. You should avoid crowds and political gatherings. You are advised to keep away from large gatherings, demonstrations and political meetings. You should also avoid expressing forcible opinions on Cambodian politics or culture. You should never get involved with drugs; penalties for drug offences including those involving Class C drugs are severe. Prison sentences can be long and served in grim conditions. You should not take photographs in or near airports or military bases. You should ask permission before taking pictures of members of the public especially monks and other religious figures. When entering religious sites it is a courtesy to dress in appropriate clothing, avoiding shorts and torn clothing. You are expected to remove your shoes when entering temples and private accommodation. Now on to the crim! You should be aware of the risk of robbery and other crime (including sexual offences) especially in Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville and Siem Reap, particularly after dark. You should take sensible precautions and be on your guard against pickpockets and bag snatchers especially when travelling around the cities. There is no public transport system. Travel is by privately owned Tuk-Tuks or motorcycle taxi (moto) for which you have to negotiate the fare. Travel between the larger cities is by coach, minibus or taxi. You are advised to remain vigilant against petty theft should when using transportation. Since June 2008, there is an increase in reports of foreign nationals who have been mugged when walking in downtown Phnom Penh by thieves brandishing knives and guns. Foreigners have also been victims of random street crime in other cities in Cambodia and have had bags, cameras and mobile phones snatched or have been mugged both after dark and increasingly during daylight hours. ATMs have been installed in Phnom Penh and other cities, and you are urged to take care when withdrawing cash and to be aware of your surroundings. Travel by car will reduce the risk as will limiting night time travel around Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville and Siem Reap to well-lit public areas. You are urged to avoid isolated areas after dark, including beaches in the Sihanoukville area, where there have been an increasing number of violent incidents. There are high levels of firearm ownership in Cambodia and guns are sometimes used to resolve disputes. However, these disputes rarely involve foreigners. Sexual offences have taken place against foreigners in various locations. Banditry and extortion, including cases involving poorly disciplined military and police personnel, continue in some rural areas, particularly at night in areas between Snoul, Kratie and Stung Treng in the north eastern provinces. There have been a small number of grenade / bomb attacks, although most have been linked to business or personal disputes. There is no evidence to suggest that Western interests have been the targets of these attacks. However, there is a danger foreigners might get caught up in any further attacks. Some foreigners have reported local officials at land border entry points imposing unofficial fees or inflating visa prices. You are advised to use caution.
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The countryside is safer than the cities, Cambodian people are very hospitable.
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