Quick correction. In the video I said to enter Cambodia on a tourist visa and then change it to a retirement visa. You actually need to get an E Type, not a tourist visa, in order to change it to a retirement visa.
Very interesting details information about retirement in Thailand and Cambodia for both countries, I am so happy to hear that Cambodia is better retired than in Thailand. Good luck dude!
That is why I always wonder why people say Phnom Penh is more expensive than Bangkok. Everything is at least 20-50 % more expensive in Bangkok than in Phnom Penh, but except imported products from Thailand.
You are an absolute legend! 😂 Love your sense of humour and impeccable delivery. 🎉 You sold me on Cambodia in this video. I’ll be sure to go back and watch all your previous uploads. Can’t wait for new ones. ❤
You're 100% right on the retirement visa comparison. Thailand is a big hassle. One reason why I won't retire there even though I am card carrying member of Team Thailand. Good luck on your taxes. I did mine a few days ago with only minor damage to report. I know you discussed it before but health care in Cambodia is a worry for older folks. Greetings from Toronto.
Arrived 3 days ago in Phnom Penh and signed a $200 a month one-year lease on a furnished two bedroom apartment. This city is so cool and the process of moving here seems relatively easy Yeah, its hot as hell but so cheap and the people are really chill . I'm full-on Team Cambodia.
@@pAuL-nb2ud Very late reply - I took a job in June in Thailand but I liked living in Phnom Pehn for 3 months. I give it a favorable place rating with a great nightlife score.
I am with you on being team Cambodia for life. I agree with everything you listed. Do you buy those bamboo skewers in bulk? I like the idea of using them. It will remind me of being back home in Canada and watching the American news again. Send me a link to where you get them and I order myself a bunch. Haha
G'day All ! You see here is informative content with a bit of humor , been there done that type , not like those click baiters , lots of what itchy's said i've been there done that too (i don't like jumping through hoops) ! for those looking to retire Cambo does look good ! and Cambo for meeeee , so well done itchy... Catchya...
Cambodia have less strict Visa regulations than Thailand. I wasn't even born in Cambodia but because for some reason I have khmer blood they can let me stay on a permanent Visa for 10 years in Cambodia. Although, I can't buy land unless am a Cambodian citizen
Thai people are nice, but Cambodians take the kindness to a whole new level. Seriously among the friendliest people on the planet. That's worth a lot more than the lost dollars or infrastructure inconveniences in my opinion.
I'm a Surin person living in USA. I just visited Cambodia twice and I think the country have a bright future despite the major difficulties they took from the past. The Khmers are some of the hardest workers and determine people compared to the Lao and Myanmar people. For Thailand, I think what makes us a slow moving country in terms of development is that we have over 40 million Tai-Lao people that are quite lazy and unproductive to our society. In the Isan region alone there are over 20 million of these Lao-Tai people which is far larger than the whole population of Cambodia combined. The Khmer people have shaped and develop this region over 2,000 years. We have seen ups and downs.
Your list of Thailand retirement requirements is not accurate. You’ve mixed OA requirements with O requirements. For example, you don’t need health insurance, a criminal check, translations, medical certificate or notarization for o retirement visa. Also there’s no such thing as a multiple entry retirement visa. That’s the reentry permit
My apartment is in Phnom Penh. I like to live in Cambodia. Is relaxing , enjoying the 0:75$ beers. Enjoy riverside. I like Thailand enjoying Bangkok. The Thai food is much better that Cambodia food. I like Vietnam .. is good too. Hanoi is beautiful city. Love Sapa. The mountains of Sapa and villages are very relaxing and beautiful. So…. I split in 3”. Cambodia Thailand Vietnam. I visit all 3 country’s. Next holiday will be Burma. Mandalay. Love it. Hope is save. I think Burma is save …. Mmm ok. I take risk. I know. Love Burma and is peoples. I live in Phnom Penh. I travel to bavet to Siem Reap. Kampot kep. Love it. Khmer peoples are very nice .
You gotta live in both to understand what ur saying. for many people T-town may be easier since they have been in the Tourist business since the 70's...but they are more expensive. My experience has shown that in Cambodia you will be more included into the local communities you live in participate in and it seems like (to me at least) the cities have anything you would ever need alongside countyside living being quiet and relaxing....I'm also team Cambodia, but to each his own...or is it their own... own?
I moved to Cambodia last year as a retiree. The online portal Type E visa to enter the country was USD 42.00 and the renewable ER (retiree) 12 month extension of stay was USD 290.00 through an agent.
@@Jeffr0-y1f It's a multiple entry visa. As far as I know, there is no minimum amount of time you need to stay inside Cambodia during the visa extension. However, if and when you apply to renew the extension of stay, your agent will ask your landlord for a screenshot of your residence (rental) in the FPCS system. Thus, you need to have a residence when you go to renew the extension of stay. You can find guesthouse rooms for rent for under USD 150 per month, no problem. The FPCS is accessible by landlords and property owners, not by renters.
@@leeemerson2235 Thanks for the info. So If I understand what you're saying, as long as one has proof of residence in Cambodia then there's no problem to renew the extension of stay - even if one just leased a room a few days before applying for extension. As long as the info is in the FPCS system, all good. Do you know if those sub-$150 US rooms are in SR or PP? Cheers buddy 🍺
@@Jeffr0-y1f SR has guesthouse rooms under USD 150 per month, for sure. Note that not all landlords speak English. Still, a lot of people in SR speak English because it is a tourist town. The smart move would be to look for a rental during the dry season and before Cambodian New Year when the tourists are not here. That means mid-November to the end of March. You'll have a lot more choices for housing. Allow 10 calendar days for an extension of stay but it typically takes 7 days. If you are 55 yo or older, the retiree visa process is straightforward. If under 55 yo, you may be asked for proof of income. Of course, your passport must be valid for 6 months beyond the expiration of the renewed extension. As far as I know, there's no set income threshold for a retiree visa. You can live here on USD 1,000 per month.
I think Thais are getting sick of foreigners because that international culture is smothering theirs. Also as a country develops visa requirements naturally increase. Many African countries are easy to enter too. Cambodia at the moment is a nice balance of rustic/ modernizing so enjoy it while it lasts.
I just read on an average, there's around 2 million foreigners living in Cambodia. Good idea. Live and get a retirement visa at Cambodia and travel to Thailand when I'm bored.
Hi Ryan, Love your videos and your sense of humour. I am an Australian living happily in Cambidia with a Retirement Visa. I'm really not trying to be a keyboard warrior and if I come across that way, I apologise. Your info is great in regards to Retirement Visa. Except on arrival, you need to get an E Type or Ordinary Visa,( $35 ) on arrival, not a tourist visa on arrival as Tourist visa can not be converted to Retirement Visa. Please keep your great videos coming. Cheers Rob 😀
Cambodia is easy on the visa issue. I lived there for years. Food is terrible. It's dirty as hell with mountains of garbage unless you're in siem reap. I will always love Cambodia but it's a third world country. It's seriously crazy. The difference between Bangkok and phnom penh is like the difference between NYC and Pascagoula County, Mississippi
hello I Thai ladyboy. do you think the reason why ladyboy culture is so common in Thailand is because Farangs have been emasculating Thai men for the past 50 years? remember the US used to have navy bases all over Thailand during Vietnam war and of course brothels were established to cater to US soldiers. i believe Farangs have been emasculating us for so long that a lot of Thai men nowadays are gay and trying to be ladyboys
I went to PP in the year 2023 and I thought it looked like a mini NYC. Trash is terrible there but it's a hit and miss area. Developments have changed alot. Not sure what year did you lived there?
I really like thailand as a holiday country, but many things such as visa policy just make foreigners not feel very welcome. Glad to live in Laos, where delicious beerlao is available 24 hours and a 12 months visa can be easily done in ~ 7 days without any bs similar to cambodia 😉 cheers from neighbouring Laos 🇱🇦
The only advantage Cambo has is the visa if you are under 50...since you said retire that doesn't really matter....but I agree foreign food is cheaper in cambo same alcohol
Another great episode and I learned differences between the two countries that I hadn't heard from other youtubers. I've never heard once anyone bring up the fact that you cant drink during certain hours in Thailand. Thats just dumb AF. Thanks for the info.
Additionally, coffee is grown in northern Thailand, but not in Cambodia (to my knowledge). I live in northern Thailand and have freshly grown coffee and I think freshness trumps all for the coffee comparison.
Hey Ryan, do you know if one has to spend a minimum number of days in Cambodia on the retirement visa? For example, let's say you get the RV on April 28th 2025 (good for 1 yr). You then leave on a flight to the US on June 14th. While in the US you remember you like summer and autumn there, so you've decided to stay till December 1st, then fly back to Cambodia on the 2nd. Can you get back in, easy peasy, on your retirement visa, even though you only spent a handful of months in Cambodia during the calendar yr? As I understand it, the Cambodian RV is multi-entry and would still be valid till April 28th 2026. Thoughts?
Your editing and jokes are awesome, I've just subscribed to your channel. Also I love Thailand and thank you for showing me another interesting place to visit
I didn't look at all the comments. I have better things to do, like watch more videos. One wording thing. If you want to extend the Cambodian Visa to a Retirement one. An Ordinary Visa is needed on entry to the country. A Tourist Visa will not work.
I know a bunch of single women that live here and feel safe. They do say it's hard to date here though. As for housing, a local house or apartment is much much cheaper, and it's cooler (temperature wise).
Your videos to include this one are excellent. Commenters are idiots to compare Cam. and Thailand. It is like comparing freshly grilled Alaska Salmon with Texas Prime Rib. It’s all based on one’s tastes and preferences. Both countries are Theravada Buddhist and have much more in common than differences. Additionally Phnom Penh and Bkk may have more in common than Bkk and Chiang Mai. Vast differences depending upon where you live in each country.
Yes. And in Cambodia there are fewer cities that westerners would consider options to live. You've got the big city, Phnom Penh. The quiet river town, Kampot. The beach town, Kep. And Siem Reap. In Thailand I can think of 7 or 8 cites that expats live.
Don't worry about your taxes, it took 2 years for CRA to send a request letter to file mine. 😂 If they owe you they will pay minuscule interest, but if you have to pay, they charge a much higher interest rate.
I'm a subscriber since your Chengdu days! Would love to hear about your journey as an expat couple. My husband and I are seriously considering the expat lifestyle moving with our two young children but I think for us the concern is schooling. Thanks!!
My family are moving From North America to Cambodia there’s are many good school choices for international students ranging from minor ages and over , these Administrations it runs by United States they are Accredited professional teams .
Thanks for sticking around all that time! I'm hoping to do some 'Moving to Cambodia with a family' content. It's just hard because I've never done it. I'm not even sure HOW to travel with children. For example, are they carry-on, or do you check them?
Great video. Pro booze tip: you can buy booze in Thailand anytime at most independent mom and pop shops. Price will be about 5 or 10% more than 7 eleven. Problem solved. But beer is pricier than Cambo no doubt.
Cambodia is just EASY!!! And it's a good hub country if you like travel in SE Asia. I find the Cambodian people more down to earth & friendly. For me, it's a great country to live in. I tell people to go where you feel best, and only you know where that is.
For me -- it's the Govt. restrictions - and requirements - the visa laws - and the fewer English speaking locals - that eliminates Thailand from 'my' retirement consideration ! --- They suck. --- Cambodia is my 2nd choice - yet - the country has many qualities which I prefer even over my # 1 choice. -?- The - "deal breaker" --- for me --- is the '''excruciating''' heat & humidity !!! > Can't take it. Too old and unable to cope with it. - - - Leaves me with very damn few alternatives in S E Asia ( ! ) now doesn't it ??? --- Fortunately - there are a 'select few' locations -- in the Philippines -- that are 2,000 ft. and 5,000 ft. -- above sea level -- that offer significantly cooler temps. for most - if not all of the year ! ((🤗)) A life saver for people like me - who don't need the beach - or the sweat all the time !!! (uch) --- The cost of living is even a bit less + everyone speaks English --&-- are just as friendly and welcoming as in Cambodia !!!!! 🤗 Makes for my ideal retirement destination.... ❤ 👍 🙏 👊 👋 🍺
@@rlmint Tagaytay - as a compromise - primarily due to the proximity to the airport for travel & Manila for quality medical and just fun easy day trips. -- Malaysia & Vietnam are not visa friendly enough for my 'retirement' and their highlands are too isolated - much like Baguio. -- So - even though I'll likely travel enough to only use the tourist visa in the Philippines - it's enough ? (ironic) Most flexible. > Tagaytay is a beautiful area with clean air good food friendly people - a few expats and cheap enough cost of living - if - your wise.
@@KB3TLE hello i Thai ladyboy. i apologise that most of us do not speak English even though there have been a long history of farangs living and visiting our country. i just surpised with all the farangs living in our country our English skills still not improve🙄
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0:59 but angkor wat_actually that & giza pyramids & easter islands_built perfectly aligned w/ the planetary alignment & star constellations_@ 10500 B.C. so why claim cambodia copied everything from thailand_maybe before border separation they were all the same people & still are hello_i really hate infighting
I’ve been on team Thailand for life, although I enjoyed my trip to Cambodia. My potential biggest sunk fallacy cost is I can read and write Thai and speak at a lower intermediate level. Yes, a lot of time and pain went into communicating in Thai - terribly. But the cost and increasing complexities of getting a long-term visa in Thailand is off-putting. Drinking in Bangkok is as expensive as America. Even in Washington DC, I had happy hour at my local downtown bar. A buck a beer. I cannot remember the last time you could buy a beer for a dollar in Thailand outside of a convenience store. Alcohol taxes are sky high. So is VAT, which is why you have to sell organs on the black market to buy decent wine, or any imported food items. I reckon you need $36,000k a year to live decently in Bangkok. $20,000 seems to fit the bill in Phnom Penh. And I could basically early retire in Cambodia next year, while Thailand is a ways to go. Decisions, decisions…
@@itchyfeetonthecheapI think I’d just have to fall in love with a new place and start again. Not much getting around that unless you’re content with living on the surface of things. Anyways, really enjoyed finding your channel, whether this Cambodia search is a slight detour or a new destination. Enjoy your own ride my dude.
Quick correction. In the video I said to enter Cambodia on a tourist visa and then change it to a retirement visa. You actually need to get an E Type, not a tourist visa, in order to change it to a retirement visa.
I am your French audience ;) I like your videos which I find particularly funny and also useful as I prepare to move to Cambodia.
Very interesting details information about retirement in Thailand and Cambodia for both countries, I am so happy to hear that Cambodia is better retired than in Thailand. Good luck dude!
You're always hilarious and informative. It's always fun to watch you.
That is why I always wonder why people say Phnom Penh is more expensive than Bangkok. Everything is at least 20-50 % more expensive in Bangkok than in Phnom Penh, but except imported products from Thailand.
You are an absolute legend! 😂 Love your sense of humour and impeccable delivery. 🎉 You sold me on Cambodia in this video. I’ll be sure to go back and watch all your previous uploads. Can’t wait for new ones. ❤
Spot on as usual, I had to watch this one twice as I was waiting for that burger to arrive and got distracted 😂
Great info, Thanks🙂
Great Video 💪❤
Thank you for your support and love Cambodia🙏🙏
Omg that was hilarious man & you are bang on the money ! Cambodia rules....love your ch man
I appreciate your sharing all the information. I like your videos
You're 100% right on the retirement visa comparison. Thailand is a big hassle. One reason why I won't retire there even though I am card carrying member of Team Thailand. Good luck on your taxes. I did mine a few days ago with only minor damage to report. I know you discussed it before but health care in Cambodia is a worry for older folks. Greetings from Toronto.
Arrived 3 days ago in Phnom Penh and signed a $200 a month one-year lease on a furnished two bedroom apartment. This city is so cool and the process of moving here seems relatively easy Yeah, its hot as hell but so cheap and the people are really chill . I'm full-on Team Cambodia.
Nice! You picked the hottest time of the year to arrive, so you can look forward to better weather.
Cool dude /// which area ?? Do you still like it ??
Btw I’m not a stalker , just someone coming in 2025, plane ticket bought !! ✈️ yaaaa
@@pAuL-nb2ud Very late reply - I took a job in June in Thailand but I liked living in Phnom Pehn for 3 months. I give it a favorable place rating with a great nightlife score.
I am with you on being team Cambodia for life. I agree with everything you listed.
Do you buy those bamboo skewers in bulk? I like the idea of using them. It will remind me of being back home in Canada and watching the American news again. Send me a link to where you get them and I order myself a bunch. Haha
😂😂😂😂
You mean the Canadian news…
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agree
If you hang out in a dangerous area sure. What are you doing that you'd be around criminals? 😂
G'day All ! You see here is informative content with a bit of humor , been there done that type , not like those click baiters , lots of what itchy's said i've been there done that too (i don't like jumping through hoops) ! for those looking to retire Cambo does look good ! and Cambo for meeeee , so well done itchy...
Catchya...
Good and interesting deets. I'm Canadian and I'm considering Cambodia, but also Philippines. Will be over in early 25 to take a look at both.
Cambodia better
Wow that's really less complicated of a retirement visa system compared to Thailand.
Cambodia have less strict Visa regulations than Thailand. I wasn't even born in Cambodia but because for some reason I have khmer blood they can let me stay on a permanent Visa for 10 years in Cambodia. Although, I can't buy land unless am a Cambodian citizen
Thai people are nice, but Cambodians take the kindness to a whole new level. Seriously among the friendliest people on the planet. That's worth a lot more than the lost dollars or infrastructure inconveniences in my opinion.
Good call. I should have mentioned this.
@@itchyfeetonthecheap how nice Pol Pot
@@davidotto9216 Before Khmer rough, Pol Pot was a nice and friendly guy though
U can die when u play phone at night in cambodia
Great video. Thanks for sharing. 😅😂
My favorite vid from you so far. Love the humor
Thanks for sharing
Thanks!
Thanks very much! You da mandylove9398
I’m Thai and the wanted to say that both countries are great, only the weather is extremely hot. So prepare yourself.
I'm a Surin person living in USA. I just visited Cambodia twice and I think the country have a bright future despite the major difficulties they took from the past. The Khmers are some of the hardest workers and determine people compared to the Lao and Myanmar people. For Thailand, I think what makes us a slow moving country in terms of development is that we have over 40 million Tai-Lao people that are quite lazy and unproductive to our society. In the Isan region alone there are over 20 million of these Lao-Tai people which is far larger than the whole population of Cambodia combined. The Khmer people have shaped and develop this region over 2,000 years. We have seen ups and downs.
Your list of Thailand retirement requirements is not accurate. You’ve mixed OA requirements with O requirements.
For example, you don’t need health insurance, a criminal check, translations, medical certificate or notarization for o retirement visa.
Also there’s no such thing as a multiple entry retirement visa. That’s the reentry permit
Wish Cambodian government the best doing their job to improve safety and living standard for the world to go retire there.
First time seeing you. You are hilarious. Thanks.
I wish I had retired in Cambodia. I've lived in the "Land of Smiles" or nine years and I have pretty much had it with Thai visa problems.
Hey Ryan, thought I say what's up. I am Khmer American and is currently in Phnom Penh and thought I see if you want to grab a beer sometime.
My apartment is in Phnom Penh. I like to live in Cambodia. Is relaxing , enjoying the 0:75$ beers. Enjoy riverside. I like Thailand enjoying Bangkok. The Thai food is much better that Cambodia food. I like Vietnam .. is good too. Hanoi is beautiful city. Love Sapa. The mountains of Sapa and villages are very relaxing and beautiful. So…. I split in 3”. Cambodia Thailand Vietnam. I visit all 3 country’s. Next holiday will be Burma. Mandalay. Love it. Hope is save. I think Burma is save …. Mmm ok. I take risk. I know. Love Burma and is peoples. I live in Phnom Penh. I travel to bavet to Siem Reap. Kampot kep. Love it. Khmer peoples are very nice .
wow ! that was priceless information .thank you bro
You gotta live in both to understand what ur saying. for many people T-town may be easier since they have been in the Tourist business since the 70's...but they are more expensive. My experience has shown that in Cambodia you will be more included into the local communities you live in participate in and it seems like (to me at least) the cities have anything you would ever need alongside countyside living being quiet and relaxing....I'm also team Cambodia, but to each his own...or is it their own... own?
not everyone is a male, so it's definitely "to each their own" ✌️
This was entertaining and informative.
I've heard that Thailand will increase the requirements for retirement visas, as they are not harsh enough now.
Love your video and I've just subbed. Thanks for sharing!
Funny, nice info....thanks...🌞
Yes, retire in Cambodia and just visit Thailand. Thanks for the info.
Why visit to Thailand? Travel a lot in Cambodia is better to him.
Dont come here stay where you are farang.
@@woodoopui184 it his opinion
true visit for the hoeeeeee
I moved to Cambodia last year as a retiree. The online portal Type E visa to enter the country was USD 42.00 and the renewable ER (retiree) 12 month extension of stay was USD 290.00 through an agent.
With that visa can you come and go as you please? (i.e. leave Cambodia)? Can you spend as much time as you want OUTSIDE Cambodia in a calendar year?
@@Jeffr0-y1f It's a multiple entry visa. As far as I know, there is no minimum amount of time you need to stay inside Cambodia during the visa extension. However, if and when you apply to renew the extension of stay, your agent will ask your landlord for a screenshot of your residence (rental) in the FPCS system. Thus, you need to have a residence when you go to renew the extension of stay. You can find guesthouse rooms for rent for under USD 150 per month, no problem. The FPCS is accessible by landlords and property owners, not by renters.
@@leeemerson2235 Thanks for the info. So If I understand what you're saying, as long as one has proof of residence in Cambodia then there's no problem to renew the extension of stay - even if one just leased a room a few days before applying for extension. As long as the info is in the FPCS system, all good.
Do you know if those sub-$150 US rooms are in SR or PP?
Cheers buddy 🍺
@@Jeffr0-y1f SR has guesthouse rooms under USD 150 per month, for sure. Note that not all landlords speak English. Still, a lot of people in SR speak English because it is a tourist town. The smart move would be to look for a rental during the dry season and before Cambodian New Year when the tourists are not here. That means mid-November to the end of March. You'll have a lot more choices for housing. Allow 10 calendar days for an extension of stay but it typically takes 7 days. If you are 55 yo or older, the retiree visa process is straightforward. If under 55 yo, you may be asked for proof of income. Of course, your passport must be valid for 6 months beyond the expiration of the renewed extension. As far as I know, there's no set income threshold for a retiree visa. You can live here on USD 1,000 per month.
@@leeemerson2235 Cheers bud, thanks 💪
Good point
I think Thais are getting sick of foreigners because that international culture is smothering theirs. Also as a country develops visa requirements naturally increase. Many African countries are easy to enter too. Cambodia at the moment is a nice balance of rustic/ modernizing so enjoy it while it lasts.
Exactly this.
Funny man, good one ! Wheres old Sarah today ?
Lol, totally agree with you re Thailand been there a few times but came away feeling that something is amiss! …
Hiiit that retirement algorithm!!!
Hahaha. Damn right he did.
Let the past be the past. Speaking as a Cambodian ❤🎉. Lets move forward folks!
I just read on an average, there's around 2 million foreigners living in Cambodia. Good idea. Live and get a retirement visa at Cambodia and travel to Thailand when I'm bored.
2000 hoặc 20000 người thì đúng hơn .
You’re absolutely right! Cambodia is amazing country and friendly people all around. Great job by the way.
Hi Ryan, Love your videos and your sense of humour. I am an Australian living happily in Cambidia with a Retirement Visa. I'm really not trying to be a keyboard warrior and if I come across that way, I apologise. Your info is great in regards to Retirement Visa. Except on arrival, you need to get an E Type or Ordinary Visa,( $35 ) on arrival, not a tourist visa on arrival as Tourist visa can not be converted to Retirement Visa. Please keep your great videos coming. Cheers Rob 😀
Thanks for the info. I'll pin a comment for everyone with more accurate details.
Cambodia is easy on the visa issue. I lived there for years. Food is terrible. It's dirty as hell with mountains of garbage unless you're in siem reap. I will always love Cambodia but it's a third world country. It's seriously crazy. The difference between Bangkok and phnom penh is like the difference between NYC and Pascagoula County, Mississippi
hello I Thai ladyboy. do you think the reason why ladyboy culture is so common in Thailand is because Farangs have been emasculating Thai men for the past 50 years? remember the US used to have navy bases all over Thailand during Vietnam war and of course brothels were established to cater to US soldiers. i believe Farangs have been emasculating us for so long that a lot of Thai men nowadays are gay and trying to be ladyboys
I went to PP in the year 2023 and I thought it looked like a mini NYC. Trash is terrible there but it's a hit and miss area. Developments have changed alot. Not sure what year did you lived there?
Ryan is the GOAT 🐐 of VART. Great contents! Please keep them coming.
Great job 👏… team Cambodia 🇰🇭 wins
Khmer Empire ! Indeed !
I really like thailand as a holiday country, but many things such as visa policy just make foreigners not feel very welcome. Glad to live in Laos, where delicious beerlao is available 24 hours and a 12 months visa can be easily done in ~ 7 days without any bs similar to cambodia 😉 cheers from neighbouring Laos 🇱🇦
Is that a 12mo retirement visa?
Yes please share what the 12 month visa is in Laos. I know about the business visa but not anything else that would cover 12 months.
@@chrish8903 I shared it in my comment above, you can read all the information there
add another request for information on a 12 month renewable “retirement” visa in laos!
Any truth in difficulties dating Laos girls ?
I've heard Police are very strict when a foreigner dates a Laos girl who isn't his wife
Can't believe you used the epic nWo skit. God bless you man. wCw nWo fo fo fo fo for life!!!!
Are Foreigners allowed to buy property, house or land in Cambodia?
Nah, use a local.
I think it's easier for you to get Cambodian citizenship than a Thai one.
Such good content bro.
The only advantage Cambo has is the visa if you are under 50...since you said retire that doesn't really matter....but I agree foreign food is cheaper in cambo same alcohol
Another great episode and I learned differences between the two countries that I hadn't heard from other youtubers. I've never heard once anyone bring up the fact that you cant drink during certain hours in Thailand. Thats just dumb AF. Thanks for the info.
😂 happy Khmer new year mr. Itchy
Additionally, coffee is grown in northern Thailand, but not in Cambodia (to my knowledge). I live in northern Thailand and have freshly grown coffee and I think freshness trumps all for the coffee comparison.
In Cambodia they grow coffee in Mondulkiri and Pailin provinces. Arabica and robusta.
@@itchyfeetonthecheap I did not know!!!! Thank you.
Hey Ryan, do you know if one has to spend a minimum number of days in Cambodia on the retirement visa? For example, let's say you get the RV on April 28th 2025 (good for 1 yr). You then leave on a flight to the US on June 14th. While in the US you remember you like summer and autumn there, so you've decided to stay till December 1st, then fly back to Cambodia on the 2nd. Can you get back in, easy peasy, on your retirement visa, even though you only spent a handful of months in Cambodia during the calendar yr? As I understand it, the Cambodian RV is multi-entry and would still be valid till April 28th 2026. Thoughts?
Second day in phnom Penh. It is hot.
Trying to figure out on what to do. Wish me luck on my exploration. So far I'm failing.
Don't walk anywhere. You'll melt.
Get out of the Riverside area and explore other neighborhoods.
Stay hydrated.
Im very sick since last night. Probably ate the wrong thing. Hope to get back out there soon.
Just get yo arse home to Rockford bruh. Cambodia's for closers. Cheers buddy
Cambodians are good people.
Team Cambodia fo’sho! 😆
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Your editing and jokes are awesome, I've just subscribed to your channel. Also I love Thailand and thank you for showing me another interesting place to visit
do you have a video? Comparing Vietnam versus Cambodia
How do I retire there under 55?
Order in, for sure. Out is for going.
Fantastic video. I'm not big on the rules. Myanmar for me bro but Siam Rep also looks good
What is the cannabis situation? Freedom? Costs? Quality?
Bruh that's Swiss cheese brain right dere on the schnizzle Get outta here Cheers buddy
Billy’s is amazing… how is the American bbq in Cambodia?
Good. Options are a bit limited, but there are a couple newish places that opened up.
Awesome
I didn't look at all the comments. I have better things to do, like watch more videos. One wording thing. If you want to extend the Cambodian Visa to a Retirement one. An Ordinary Visa is needed on entry to the country. A Tourist Visa will not work.
Oh really? Must have missed that. Thanks for your input.
Is Cambodia safe for single women.? Are there other types of housing rather than hotels and condos?
I know a bunch of single women that live here and feel safe. They do say it's hard to date here though.
As for housing, a local house or apartment is much much cheaper, and it's cooler (temperature wise).
I heard the ladies prefer Mongolia or Phillippines.
How do I find an agent to help me get the retirement visa?
Your videos to include this one are excellent. Commenters are idiots to compare Cam. and Thailand. It is like comparing freshly grilled Alaska Salmon with Texas Prime Rib. It’s all based on one’s tastes and preferences. Both countries are Theravada Buddhist and have much more in common than differences. Additionally Phnom Penh and Bkk may have more in common than Bkk and Chiang Mai. Vast differences depending upon where you live in each country.
Yes. And in Cambodia there are fewer cities that westerners would consider options to live. You've got the big city, Phnom Penh. The quiet river town, Kampot. The beach town, Kep. And Siem Reap. In Thailand I can think of 7 or 8 cites that expats live.
Don't worry about your taxes, it took 2 years for CRA to send a request letter to file mine. 😂 If they owe you they will pay minuscule interest, but if you have to pay, they charge a much higher interest rate.
Team Cambodia for life all the way❤😂🎉
5 Tuk Tuks park outside my apartment 24 hours a day. Phnom Penh best transport system in the world and very cheap
I'm a subscriber since your Chengdu days! Would love to hear about your journey as an expat couple. My husband and I are seriously considering the expat lifestyle moving with our two young children but I think for us the concern is schooling. Thanks!!
My family are moving From North America to Cambodia there’s are many good school choices for international students ranging from minor ages and over , these Administrations it runs by United States they are Accredited professional teams .
Thanks for sticking around all that time! I'm hoping to do some 'Moving to Cambodia with a family' content. It's just hard because I've never done it. I'm not even sure HOW to travel with children. For example, are they carry-on, or do you check them?
All I have to say for those that got in early to Cambodia. Congratulations ya'll reap the rewards. It's not too late I think. 😂
Great video. Pro booze tip: you can buy booze in Thailand anytime at most independent mom and pop shops. Price will be about 5 or 10% more than 7 eleven. Problem solved. But beer is pricier than Cambo no doubt.
Can you live off thr 1 year visa renewals there without being over 50?
Yes. I don't know much about it, but I know people are doing it.
Cultural quarrels aside.. this is a very comical video and 😂 I enjoyed it. Thank you
Cambodia is just EASY!!! And it's a good hub country if you like travel in SE Asia. I find the Cambodian people more down to earth & friendly. For me, it's a great country to live in. I tell people to go where you feel best, and only you know where that is.
Can you buy real estate with a retirement visa? Awesome video as always
You can buy condo in Cambodia, but not landed property.
wHAT IS THE MOST MODERN AREA OF PHNOM PENH TO LIVE IN? WE ARE COMING IN MAY
BKK, TK, TTP or all of famous Borey community like PengHuot, Orkide and ChipMong.
Thank
What about that new project by the overpass, what is that area called. ?
They got some really nice community driven homes there.
@@mysfz8688Do you mean where the Aeon mall 3 is located? That area is the new hot joint in PP 😂.
Definitely Beoung Keng Kang 1 or Peng Huot.
For me -- it's the Govt. restrictions - and requirements - the visa laws - and the fewer English speaking locals - that eliminates Thailand from 'my' retirement consideration ! --- They suck. --- Cambodia is my 2nd choice - yet - the country has many qualities which I prefer even over my # 1 choice. -?- The - "deal breaker" --- for me --- is the '''excruciating''' heat & humidity !!! > Can't take it. Too old and unable to cope with it. - - - Leaves me with very damn few alternatives in S E Asia ( ! ) now doesn't it ??? --- Fortunately - there are a 'select few' locations -- in the Philippines -- that are 2,000 ft. and 5,000 ft. -- above sea level -- that offer significantly cooler temps. for most - if not all of the year ! ((🤗)) A life saver for people like me - who don't need the beach - or the sweat all the time !!! (uch) --- The cost of living is even a bit less + everyone speaks English --&-- are just as friendly and welcoming as in Cambodia !!!!! 🤗 Makes for my ideal retirement destination.... ❤ 👍 🙏 👊 👋 🍺
Where in the Philippines are you thinking? Baguio? Tagatay? Or somewhere else? Malaysia and Vietnam have highlands that are cooler as well...
@@rlmint Tagaytay - as a compromise - primarily due to the proximity to the airport for travel & Manila for quality medical and just fun easy day trips. -- Malaysia & Vietnam are not visa friendly enough for my 'retirement' and their highlands are too isolated - much like Baguio. -- So - even though I'll likely travel enough to only use the tourist visa in the Philippines - it's enough ? (ironic) Most flexible. > Tagaytay is a beautiful area with clean air good food friendly people - a few expats and cheap enough cost of living - if - your wise.
@@KB3TLE hello i Thai ladyboy. i apologise that most of us do not speak English even though there have been a long history of farangs living and visiting our country. i just surpised with all the farangs living in our country our English skills still not improve🙄
@@KB3TLE Thanks Frank! I look at Tagatay closer...
What about the healthcare there for older folks?
Neither is a good place to live. Great to visit though. Too much noise, heat and humidity.
Great great great for Cambodia
Great info and fun. Thank you from Maria and Col in Thailand
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ชอบแบบไหนไปที่นั่น ตามนั้นเลย อย่ามาอยู่ในที่ไม่ชอบ อย่ามาเกาะแล้วมาเหยียดด่ากัน แค่นั้นพอ..
ขอให้มีความสุขกับที่เลือกและชอบจ้า..ตอนนี้เมืองไทยมีต่างด้าวเข้ามาแบ่งปันความสงบสุขและเอาเปรียบคนไทยมากเกินไปแล้ว..ทั้งพวกข้างบ้านและพวกไกล..
(หวังว่าจะเอาข้อมูลจริงไปปั่นเฟคนอวส์กรือเคชมเหยียดกันอย่างข้างบ้านอีกละกัน)
Fpcs is done by your agent as well, I paid 290$
0:59 but angkor wat_actually that & giza pyramids & easter islands_built perfectly aligned w/ the planetary alignment & star constellations_@ 10500 B.C.
so why claim cambodia copied everything from thailand_maybe before border separation they were all the same people & still are hello_i really hate infighting
I’ve been on team Thailand for life, although I enjoyed my trip to Cambodia. My potential biggest sunk fallacy cost is I can read and write Thai and speak at a lower intermediate level. Yes, a lot of time and pain went into communicating in Thai - terribly.
But the cost and increasing complexities of getting a long-term visa in Thailand is off-putting.
Drinking in Bangkok is as expensive as America. Even in Washington DC, I had happy hour at my local downtown bar. A buck a beer.
I cannot remember the last time you could buy a beer for a dollar in Thailand outside of a convenience store. Alcohol taxes are sky high. So is VAT, which is why you have to sell organs on the black market to buy decent wine, or any imported food items.
I reckon you need $36,000k a year to live decently in Bangkok. $20,000 seems to fit the bill in Phnom Penh.
And I could basically early retire in Cambodia next year, while Thailand is a ways to go.
Decisions, decisions…
Reading and writing Thai is a big deal. I wonder if that would make it easier to learn Khmer. I doubt it.
Lots to consider. Good luck.
@@itchyfeetonthecheapI think I’d just have to fall in love with a new place and start again. Not much getting around that unless you’re content with living on the surface of things.
Anyways, really enjoyed finding your channel, whether this Cambodia search is a slight detour or a new destination.
Enjoy your own ride my dude.
No Mexican food. I'm going to have to move over there as a Cambodian man growing up in La. I'mma have to make some tacos and chorizos
Love the tacos in LA!!!!
? I remember it taking an hour to get across town in PP, in car.. gridlock traffic.
Thank you Ryan.
Now I can proceed to see all the anger comments....
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i spent a month in Thailand and at allot of western food. Yes it's more expensive than Cambodia