Phnom Penh

[Betong]

It doesn't sound very practical to me either, but that's how it's being pitched to the bar owners. Anyhow the street as it is now is a crowded mess so anything they can do to make it a little more pedestrian friendly ought to be welcome.

[Sam Sanuk]

The authorities have evidently decided to try to turn the eastern end of St. 136 into a no-car Pub Street like the Siem Reap one. I wouldn't have quite believed it but the police are already going around demanding certain changes on the patios and awnings along the street. Construction has already begun, so it'll probably happen.

From another board, I'm not sure that is what the fuss is about. That is, I don't see 136 being turned into another Pub Street or Soi Cowboy. So far, it appears that there is an issue with signage and awnings encroaching on what might have been a sidewalk at one time. That encroachment plus all of the motorbikes parked in front of the bars makes for a crowded 1-lane street that must be shared by drunk pedestrians, motorbikes and vehicles and vendor carts.

Another reason I don't see the street being closed is that the Lux Hotel has a driveway from the street to it's parking garage and the front of the hotel is reserved for tour buses.

SS.

[Betong]

The authorities have evidently decided to try to turn the eastern end of St. 136 into a no-car Pub Street like the Siem Reap one. I wouldn't have quite believed it but the police are already going around demanding certain changes on the patios and awnings along the street. Construction has already begun, so it'll probably happen.

[Rick Rock]

not so easy for guys on a budget

Few if any countries are interested in "guys on a budget. ".

That's why there are investor visas in most countries, but homeless visas in none.

[Rick Rock]

Well spoken! With rules like this, who wants to visit? There is just so much bullshit right now you have to wonder if the people in charge are in their right minds! Open it completely or keep borders closed until all this BS is over!!

The borders are not open to tourists. So they probably don't want you to visit anyway.

The borders have been opened with conditions for those with a burning need to enter the country, meaning businessmen, health professionals, workers, residents and citizens.

[Rick Rock]

Cambodia and Vietnam are side by side. Why are Cambodian women so much darker (on average) than Vietnamese women?

It's sort of like asking why Boers are whiter than Bantus.

Vietnamese people originated in China. Later they migrated to the area round Hanoi. Hanoi is 1000 kilometers from the most northern part of Cambodia.

The Vietnamese didn't conquer the Mekong Delta near present day Cambodia until the Siamese-Vietnamese War of 1831–1834.

Khmer people have been in Cambodia since at least 2000 BC. So they were in the area 4000 years or more before the Viets arrived.

[Nounce]

Hello,

Cambodia and Vietnam are side by side. Why are Cambodian women so much darker (on average) than Vietnamese women?

If you observe all of Vietnam geographically, you will find out this observation is not correct. Also today's map of Vietnam is very different from 100 years ago.

[Sammon]

Hello,

Cambodia and Vietnam are side by side. Why are Cambodian women so much darker (on average) than Vietnamese women?

Cambodia culture is influenced heavily by India. So they are darker Indians mixing with locals. Vietnamese on the other hand are heavily French, Chinese and local mix.

[BJtemp]

Hello,

Cambodia and Vietnam are side by side. Why are Cambodian women so much darker (on average) than Vietnamese women?

[Aviator12]

I wouldn't risk trying to get into the country either. It isn't just mongers who will say fuck it. Commercial tours are being cancelled also. All travel and tour related businesses are affected. Hotel staff like maids, door men, kitchen workers get laid off. They are among the lowest paid already. Now they are getting any pay. The possibility of a Covid quarantine is enough by itself to cancel my plan for this year. The $3000 "deposit" is likely to be just a down payment; try to get it back. I trust Hun Sen about as far as I can throw him.
SS.

Well spoken! With rules like this, who wants to visit? There is just so much bullshit right now you have to wonder if the people in charge are in their right minds! Open it completely or keep borders closed until all this BS is over!!

[Red Kilt]

Effective from tomorrow, not the 12th.

It does say "effective from 11th" in the official proclamation.

Not sure why you're nit-picking over 4 days difference if it's true.

[SreyMun]

PUBLIC ADVISORY.

Effective on 11 June 2020 and pursuant to a letter from the Ministry of Health dated 11 June 2020, the following updated procedures and fees on COVID-19 testing, quarantine and treatment in public hospitals will be implemented on all arriving foreign passengers in Cambodia:

Fees for foreign travelers who arrived in Cambodia, while waiting for the release of the COVID-19 test result.

Description Unit and Price.

1. Transport from airport to designated hotel or quarantine centers USD 5. 00/ person / one way.

2. COVID-19 Test (Collection and sending specimen, laboratory, and result) USD 100.00/ time / person.

3. Designated hotel or quarantine centers USD 30.00/ day / person..

Effective from tomorrow, not the 12th.

[Muzungufotsy]

https://www.khmertimeskh.com/5073261...O93ho0RA6DG5BY

Stupidity at its best. The world has gone crazy. Another example here.

[Banana Boi]

deposit (by cash or credit card) of USD 3,000.00 with designated commercial banks at point of entry, where payment will be deducted for any services during the implementation of health measures.

That's not going to happen for me.

[Red Kilt]

PUBLIC ADVISORY.

Effective on 11 June 2020 and pursuant to a letter from the Ministry of Health dated 11 June 2020, the following updated procedures and fees on COVID-19 testing, quarantine and treatment in public hospitals will be implemented on all arriving foreign passengers in Cambodia:

• Fees for foreign travelers who arrived in Cambodia, while waiting for the release of the COVID-19 test result.

Description Unit and Price.

1. Transport from airport to designated hotel or quarantine centers USD 5. 00/ person / one way.

2. COVID-19 Test (Collection and sending specimen, laboratory, and result) USD 100.00/ time / person.

3. Designated hotel or quarantine centers USD 30.00/ day / person.

4. Three meals (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) USD 30.00/ day / person.

• Fees for 14-day quarantine at designated hotel or quarantine centers of negative COVID-19 travelers in the same flight or means of transport with a COVID-19 positive passenger.

Description Unit and Price.

1. Transport USD 5. 00/ person / one way.

2. Designated hotel or quarantine centers USD 30.00/ day / person.

3. COVID-19 Test (Collection and sending specimen, laboratory, and result) USD 100.00/ time / person.

4. Three meals (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) USD 30.00/ day / person.

5. Laundry and cleaning services USD 15.00/ day / person.

6. Medical services (3 health staff for period of quarantine in each center) USD 6. 00/ day / person.

7. Security services (2 persons) USD 3. 00/ day / person.

• Fees for consultation and treatment of a COVID-19 positive patient in public hospitals.

Description Unit and Price.

1. Transport USD 5. 00/ person / one way.

2. COVID-19 Test (Minimum of four times) USD 100.00/ time / person.

3. Room charge in hospital USD 30.00/ day / person.

4. Treatment fee, including medicines USD 150.00 maximum / day / person.

5. Three meals (Breakfast, lunch, and dinner) USD 30.00/ day / person.

6. Laundry service USD 15.00/ day / person.

7. Emergency Will follow the existing fee tariff of the hospital.

8. Consultation and treatment of existing chronic diseases of COVID-19 patient Will follow the existing fee tariff of the hospital.

9. Cremation USD 1,500/ person.

• Health Certificate for COVID-19.

Description Unit and Price.

1. COVID-19 Test USD 100.00/ time / person.

2. Issuance of a Health Certificate USD 30.00/ time / person.

Upon arrival in Cambodia, all foreign nationals have to present their health insurance certificate with a minimum coverage of USD 50,000. 00 and deposit (by cash or credit card) of USD 3,000.00 with designated commercial banks at point of entry, where payment will be deducted for any services during the implementation of health measures. END.

12 June 2020, Phnom Penh.