The Pandemic has got a firmer foothold in Cambodia now. Still the Country manages it pretty well eventhough many in red zones will not like it. With the daily death rate of about 5 a day we're still not anywhere near our neighbors , let alone europe or the US. That could change pretty quickly and now even the biggest provider of tourism revenue CHINA is worried when the May Holidays start there. It's predictable that many people want to travel again and Cambodia may be a prime destination. The business from these Tourists is urgently needed here. Hotels, Restaurants etc. desperately need it in order to prevent closure for good.
But if even the Chinese Government is worried we have reason to be vigilant and ... obey the current rules otherwise risk like ending up like India because of the lack of medical facilities/staff/etc.
Today's South China Morning Post - Hong Kong
China braces for May holiday surge as Covid-19 threat recedes
Travel demand is expected to explode as health officials give their blessing to enjoy the break without fear of the pandemic
Huge numbers are expected to be on the move as many families reunite for the first time since the new coronavirus emerged
Jane Cai in Beijing
Published: 12:00pm, 25 Apr, 2021
Next big Wave in May ?
Cambodia does not need the Chinese tourists. They book Chinese led tours, eat at Chinese owned restaurants, play in Chinese casinos and might buy a few Khmer souvenirs at Aeon. That money does not reach the average Khmer. They are better of with Chinese businesses setting up here.
What Cambodia needs is the influx of Western middle and upper class tourists. But better yet, decrease reliance on tourism however that is hard given the mismatch of skills required vs skills available.
What Cambodia needs is the influx of Western middle and upper class tourists. But better yet, decrease reliance on tourism however that is hard given the mismatch of skills required vs skills available.
What Cambodia definetly does not need is more backpacking scum drug addicts from western countries. It doesn't matter wether they have cash or not. It's their general disrespect and atitude towards the Khmer People to which they often feel soooo superior. Cambodia would be great if it had no tourists at all but that remains a dream for the time being. In that respect the Pandemic has it's positive side.
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Hey,Expatissimo wrote: ↑Sat May 01, 2021 1:49 pmWhat Cambodia definetly does not need is more backpacking scum drug addicts from western countries. It doesn't matter wether they have cash or not. It's their general disrespect and atitude towards the Khmer People to which they often feel soooo superior. Cambodia would be great if it had no tourists at all but that remains a dream for the time being. In that respect the Pandemic has it's positive side.
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The place is full of robots now.
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Maybe you haven't been keeping up with events, but there have been very few crimes reported about westerners since they stopped issuing tourist visas. Meanwhile there have been hundreds of crimes reported about Chinese mainlanders being involved in online scams, kidnappings, extortion, narcotics trafficking, armed robberies and murders. And not forgetting breaking quarantine laws which caused the latest spread which has devastated an already wrecked economy. Get your priorities right, you are barking up the wrong tree and nobody is buying that crap.Expatissimo wrote: ↑Sat May 01, 2021 1:49 pmWhat Cambodia definetly does not need is more backpacking scum drug addicts from western countries. It doesn't matter wether they have cash or not. It's their general disrespect and atitude towards the Khmer People to which they often feel soooo superior. Cambodia would be great if it had no tourists at all but that remains a dream for the time being. In that respect the Pandemic has it's positive side.
Romantic Cambodia is dead and gone. It's with McKinley in the grave.
Hey, that's me. Do you have a couch I can use for a month or two?Expatissimo wrote: ↑Sat May 01, 2021 1:49 pmWhat Cambodia definetly does not need is more backpacking scum ... from western countries.
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