Coronavirus pushing Cambodia back into poverty

[geovalin]

Cambodia has taken a heavy hit from the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. With firms staring at canceled orders and people losing jobs, fears grow that it could undo the nation's progress fighting poverty.

 

Garment worker Ny Thea never expected she would be in such big trouble. Just recently she still earned about $300 (€253) per month in a clothing factory, and on top of that, she took in extra cash renting out a luxury car. 

 

But the coronavirus pandemic has changed everything. The factory fired Thea and 619 of her colleagues, and no one is interested in renting her vehicle anymore. "I can't find a new job. I have no idea how I am going to pay off my debts," she said.

 

Although the number of coronavirus infections in Cambodia continues to be relatively low, the Southeast Asian country is taking a heavy hit from the economic crisis caused by COVID-19.

 

read more https://www.dw.com/en/cambodia-coronavirus-poverty/a-54552715

[BritManToo]

Would point out the virus isn't harming any economy.

The excessive reaction by governments is what's doing all the harm.

 

I have money to spend on a holiday right now in Cambodia.

But the government won't let me in to spend it.

Edited August 14, 2020 by BritManToo

[Deli]

The CCP owns Cambodia, they caused the damage and must pay for it.

 

[klauskunkel]

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Coronavirus pushing Cambodia back into poverty

No need for virus, Hun Sen and family does this on their own.

[phantomfiddler]

6 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Would point out the virus isn't harming any economy.

The excessive reaction by governments is what's doing all the harm.

 

I have money to spend on a holiday right now in Cambodia.

But the government won't let me in to spend it.

Spot one, and Cambodia is not the only country either, by a long shot ????

[BritManToo]

Just now, phantomfiddler said:

Spot one, and Cambodia is not the only country either, by a long shot ????

Was just thinking a good way for Cambodia to collect money would be to allow entry at land borders to all foreigners that had been living in Thailand since March with just a temperature check.

They'd get a lot of people whose amnesty was about to run out, with hardly any risk of disease, and a lot of foreign $$$$$$$s.

[Samui Bodoh]

6 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Was just thinking a good way for Cambodia to collect money would be to allow entry at land borders to all foreigners that had been living in Thailand since March with just a temperature check.

They'd get a lot of people whose amnesty was about to run out, with hardly any risk of disease, and a lot of foreign $$$$$$$s.

That is an excellent idea!

 

If they were to announce that anyone who had been in Thailand since it closed down was able to get a good, long-term visa at the border and stay a few months (6 months?), it would likely bring in a few thousand (relatively) rich people with nothing to do but spend cash and prop up the local economy. 

 

Thailand is almost certain to waste the precious resource it has by either not extending the amnesty and forcing all those paying customers out and/or by not allowing 'Snow Birds'/Long-Stayers in under reasonable conditions during high season.

 

I think people would remember Cambodia were it to do this and make it known across social media. And, those that were evicted by Thailand would do the same, although with some negativity.

 

I see a great opportunity for Cambodia to mitigate the damage; I wonder if it has the courage to grab the opportunity?

 

 

[Redline]

Never been out of poverty-the government has stolen everything from the people 

[swerve]

That Sihanoukville video shows in detail what many Chinese cities look like.  Constant construction, dusty, broken roads, buildings with no place or character, etc.  Shocking.

[warcy]

2 hours ago, Deli said:

The CCP owns Cambodia, they caused the damage and must pay for it.

 

If China owns Cambodia, it would be a province of China and not a separate country right now. Your hatred for China shows you're a racist or propagandist.

[Meat Pie 47]

2 minutes ago, warcy said:

If China owns Cambodia, it would be a province of China and not a separate country right now. Your hatred for China shows you're a racist or propagandist.

Well fair to say China owns the whole world now

[ThailandRyan]

4 minutes ago, warcy said:

propagandist.

Wouldn't that be a protagonist, but what do I know.  All I know is that if a border agreement could be made between the two countries for those to go out visit and return to Thailand or for that matter stay in Cambodia, well then it might keep some money flowing both ways as expats would be able to get there visas's re-stamped for those with ME Visas and then the Thai consulate would make money for those getting new Visa's as well as Cambodia getting money.  I agree with @BritManTooand @Samui Bodoh

[ThailandRyan]

6 minutes ago, Meat Pie 47 said:

owns

I think you meant Owes

[connda]

2 hours ago, klauskunkel said:

No need for virus, Hun Sen and family does this on their own.

Are you possibly confusing viruses and leeches?  ????

[connda]

16 minutes ago, ThailandRyan said:

Wouldn't that be a protagonist, but what do I know.  All I know is that if a border agreement could be made between the two countries for those to go out visit and return to Thailand or for that matter stay in Cambodia, well then it might keep some money flowing both ways as expats would be able to get there visas's re-stamped for those with ME Visas and then the Thai consulate would make money for those getting new Visa's as well as Cambodia getting money.  I agree with @BritManTooand @Samui Bodoh

But the reality of it is...officials from both countries look across the border and think to themselves,
"Dirty Covid-carrying foreigners!" 

[Aspaltso]

Very sad for the many Khmer people who don't have any family connections, and have to rely on a days work just to be able to eat. I've spent close to 2 years of my life in Cambodia, and love the country. Unfortunately this post hits it "dead on", and things are going to be bleak again in Cambodia. Hopefully the time period of the 90's won't come all the way back.

[Burma Bill]

3 hours ago, Samui Bodoh said:

I see a great opportunity for Cambodia to mitigate the damage; I wonder if it has the courage to grab the opportunity?

Yes indeed and I totally agree but unfortunately it is Thailand that is keeping the land borders closed (other than for import/export business). I now live in Siem Reap and I know, from Facebook posts by Cambodian Immigration on my page, there is a desire by Cambodia to open its land borders with Thailand (with health precautions) BUT Thailand keeps its borders CLOSED. So, Cambodia has to do the same and that is why there are no "visa runs" into the Royal Kingdom, also ex-pat "escapes" like I did by air back in February (just temperature checks at that time).

[BritManToo]

11 minutes ago, Burma Bill said:

Yes indeed and I totally agree but unfortunately it is Thailand that is keeping the land borders closed (other than for import/export business). I now live in Siem Reap and I know, from Facebook posts by Cambodian Immigration on my page, there is a desire by Cambodia to open its land borders with Thailand (with health precautions) BUT Thailand keeps its borders CLOSED. So, Cambodia has to do the same and that is why there are no "visa runs" into the Royal Kingdom, also ex-pat "escapes" like I did by air back in February (just temperature checks at that time).

Cambodia can open it's borders, Thailand can't imprison foreign citizens with the desire to leave.

No agreement is needed, Cambodia could go it alone.

Forget about health checks (there is no new COVID in Thailand)

Forget about VISA runs.

Forget about Thailand.

Edited August 14, 2020 by BritManToo

[Bender Rodriguez]

if only thailand (or any other) valued their long stay farangs, retired or not, working or not

 

they seem to be not effected at all by this corona or job loss

 

and keep spending and spending

[honcho]

11 hours ago, Deli said:

The CCP owns Cambodia, they caused the damage and must pay for it.

 

 

11 hours ago, Deli said:

The CCP owns Cambodia, they caused the damage and must pay for it.

 

good luck with that..... loooong queue waiting for reparations from china.... ccp r soles wont be happy till they cause a war!

[Redline]

On 8/14/2020 at 5:18 PM, warcy said:

If China owns Cambodia, it would be a province of China and not a separate country right now. Your hatred for China shows you're a racist or propagandist.

China is benefiting more that the Cambodian people-it’s a fact-do you live there?