I find them so humble, gracious, polite & warm people.

 

 

34 minutes ago, Walt Kowalski said:

I find them so humble, gracious, polite & warm people.

 

 

enjoy

 

 

They haven't experienced the effects of mass tourism yet. 

 

Give it time.

2 hours ago, Walt Kowalski said:

I find them so humble, gracious, polite & warm people.

 

 

I agree

1 hour ago, blaze master said:

They haven't experienced the effects of mass tourism yet. 

 

Give it time.

They haven't met you

2 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

enjoy

 

 

What kind of a sad ole git would give a thumb down for a great nostalgic music video.

As I recall bob had long running thread on the same topic, not exact but he gave a big thumbs up to Cambodia. Rehash I guess this time. 

Is Bek Sloy dance still a thing in Khmer?

1 hour ago, newbee2022 said:

They haven't met you

 

You really need to let go. So bitter.

5 minutes ago, blaze master said:

 

You really need to let go. So bitter.

NO....😅😁🤗

Perhaps those smiles are just to lull foolish naive westerners. Make you forget they killed 1.5 to 2 million of their own people, nearly a quarter of Cambodia's population fifty years ago. 

5 hours ago, Walt Kowalski said:

Why are Cambodian people so friendly?

 

I find them so humble, gracious, polite & warm people.

I think you should have a talk to the owner of the Si Sa Ket, 7eleven that was blown recently and the many Thai people who had their houses destroyed on the boarder. 

 

I reckon they have a different opinion. 

 

Money.

11 hours ago, Walt Kowalski said:

I find them so humble, gracious, polite & warm people.

 

 

Carry on, Clint, oh, I mean Bob

11 hours ago, Walt Kowalski said:

I find them so humble, gracious, polite & warm people.

 

when did you get back bob?

9 hours ago, LomSak27 said:

Perhaps those smiles are just to lull foolish naive westerners. Make you forget they killed 1.5 to 2 million of their own people, nearly a quarter of Cambodia's population fifty years ago. 

You never really know what's in the minds of people until their actions show it. I'm thinking the average citizen in most countries isn't thinking about hate towards their neighbors or fellow citizens but the maniacs in charge, along with those under their authority to do their bidding. Most seem to like visiting other countries to buy and sell and also to work and want to be left alone in peace. Not everyone of course, as there are sheep everywhere that listen to hate and think the same. Also, as we've seen here and elsewhere, smiles aren't always an indication of what a persons thinking. 

Why are they so polite and dignified and friendly ? Guess because the chinese, koreans and many foolish westerners have not yet spoilt them in throwing foolishly money all around for the 2-week-millionaire-holiday. 

They really are lovely people.

1 hour ago, Walt Kowalski said:

They really are lovely people.

and those fine young ladies are so hot !!

1 minute ago, Middle Aged Grouch said:

and those fine young ladies are so hot !!

agreed.

14 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

What kind of a sad ole git would give a thumb down for a great nostalgic music video.

 

The same weak-kneed one who prevalently employs this across the board, out of context childishness, as a precipitous pastime ?

 

In the good old days, reactions had a name attached - now they're hidden behind and used indiscriminately, by inarticulate cowards.

14 hours ago, LomSak27 said:

Perhaps those smiles are just to lull foolish naive westerners. Make you forget they killed 1.5 to 2 million of their own people, nearly a quarter of Cambodia's population fifty years ago. 

 

Throw away, ill conceived summay at best.

 

Just for starters, many Thais were affected in the border areas, instilled and controlled by fear and duress.

 

My own Thai ex's Thai uncle was released after serving many Years for decapitating. Many were taken away, and few returned.

 

The elders here formally received an apology and compensation only around 15 Years ago.

 

Have you any comprehension of generational dichotomy ?

 

What a s-hite hawk.

Perhaps it has something to do with comparing the present with the very recent past. Gratitude is a healing force.

On 8/28/2025 at 10:25 AM, Pla Simon said:

Throw away, ill conceived summay at best.

 

Just for starters, many Thais were affected in the border areas, instilled and controlled by fear and duress.

 

My own Thai ex's Thai uncle was released after serving many Years for decapitating. Many were taken away, and few returned.

 

The elders here formally received an apology and compensation only around 15 Years ago.

 

Have you any comprehension of generational dichotomy ?

 

What a s-hite hawk.

No idea what you are on about.  However these might help, enjoy. 

Welcome to Cambodia where real problems and issues lurk sinisterly behind those happy-go-lucky smiles.

A darkness that seems to lie in the heart of Cambodians masked by their charm.

3 hours ago, LomSak27 said:

No idea what you are on about.  However these might help, enjoy.

 

Yes, I thought that might probably be the case.

 

3 hours ago, LomSak27 said:

Welcome to Cambodia where real problems and issues lurk sinisterly behind those happy-go-lucky smiles.

A darkness that seems to lie in the heart of Cambodians masked by their charm.

 

Can't say that helped with anything  atall to be honest, only to perhaps strengthen and solidify a preconceived perception of your ethos.

 

Now, get back to me when you've travelled through Cambodia, on and off for the last 30 Years, speak the language, and immersed yourself in the culture and engaged with the common people there.

 

Or, when you can articulate reasonably.

Same applies to Myanmar. I think it is not soooo much friendlier but are increasing unfriendliness by the Thais ........ and, in all fairness, they have little to smile about lately! 

They are very kind and gracious to foreigners/tourists, but not so much to one another in office and family life. 

On 8/27/2025 at 8:39 PM, SAFETY FIRST said:

I think you should have a talk to the owner of the Si Sa Ket, 7eleven that was blown recently and the many Thai people who had their houses destroyed on the boarder. 

 

I reckon they have a different opinion. 

 

You too are brainwashed by the Thai TV media

On 8/27/2025 at 7:01 PM, EVENKEEL said:

What kind of a sad ole git would give a thumb down for a great nostalgic music video.

 

 

Because not all of us are old enough to remember whatever that rubbish song was?
 

1 hour ago, Freddy42OZ said:

 

 

Because not all of us are old enough to remember whatever that rubbish song was?
 

Can always tell a Brit. It's rubbish good fellow. Tally ho