Siem Reap Q&A

I was used to getting free beer tabs from bars in Siem Reap, but now they've stopped doing that. It was a fun habit that encouraged me to go back to the bars and buy more. I'm curious to see how this will affect the local businesses and beer companies.

I'm planning a trip to Cambodia and I want to bring a small consumer drone with me for recreational use. I know the rules and bans around the archaeological park are incredibly strict, but I'm only planning to use it on the islands of Koh Rong and Koh Rong Sanloem. Has anyone recently flown into Siem Reap Angkor International Airport (SAI) with a drone in their luggage?

I saw an article about a man being arrested for a $400,000 jewellery heist in Siem Reap. I'm curious to know how he managed to pull off such a large heist.

I'm planning my trip to Siem Reap and I'm curious about the cultural performances. I've heard of Apsara dance, Phare Circus, Sbek Thom shadow theatre, Lakhon Khol, and traditional folk dances, but I'd love to hear from people who've seen them recently. What did you enjoy, and was there anything you'd skip?

I'm planning to visit Siem Reap next month and I'm interested in flying a drone for photography. I've read that drone flights were banned nationwide after a recent incident, but I've seen some videos of people flying drones in Phnom Penh and I'm confused about the current situation.

I've been trying to figure out visa requirements for Egypt and it's been a bit confusing. I've seen that Cambodian tourists can obtain a 30-day visa on arrival, but some embassy information still mentions prior approval for Cambodian nationals. Has anyone here travelled to Egypt on a Cambodian passport using visa on arrival, without obtaining an Egyptian visa beforehand?

I've been renting condos and houses in Siem Reap since 2024, but every landlord I've dealt with hasn't registered me on the Foreigner's Passport Control System (FPCS) despite my requests. They claim they don't know what it is or don't want to bother learning the system. Now, I need to register myself, but the app no longer works because residences need to be verified by the local police. I'm worried about the hassle and potential bribes involved in getting this done.

I'll be staying near Riverside Street 130 in Phnom Penh for a month in January. I'm coming from the US and want to know which travel insurance is best to use in Cambodia.

I've had a few issues with Grab orders in Siem Reap, including incorrect items and non-existent restaurants. Has anyone else experienced similar problems?

I'm looking at getting Smart Fiber+ once I've located an apartment, but want to see if certain apartments might not allow it, or is it often a situation where, if Smart says it can be installed, they don't care?

I'm trying to start a farming career and need to know the name of a fertilizer brand in Siem Reap that sells 100% pure potassium nitrate.

I'm planning a trip to Cambodia next August and I'll be 17 when I travel (from the UK).

My brother is working in Siem Reap and his employer hasn't paid him for almost a year now. Every month there's no salary given to him. We've tried talking to the employer, but no avail. He's still working and asked for an advance pay for the month, but the employer won't give it.

I'm from the Philippines, and I'm considering moving to Cambodia for a while to stay with my mom, who works there. I already have a remote job, so I'm not really looking for employment.

My friend brought me some dry clam and I'd love to get some for myself, but I have no idea where to find it. I've heard it's a specialty from the USA.

I've been ordering things from AliExpress for a while now and my last few orders have been delivered by different companies, J&T and Zto. I'm wondering if this means I can order things above $50 without customs again?

I'm a licensed Angkor guide with 11 years of experience, looking to open a business in Siem Reap that caters to middle-aged customers and offers a unique experience. I'm considering a bar or an eatery serving hot snacks late at night, and I'd like to know if the market is ready for such a business.

I've been hearing mixed reviews about the Bakong Tourist App, and I'm curious to know if tourists are actually using it when they visit Siem Reap. I've tried to get my parents and friends to use it when they travel, but no one has been able to set it up.

I've been visiting the pagoda with my family during Pchum season and I'm not sure what to say when I'm praying or lighting incense sticks. I've heard people suggest saying certain phrases, but I'm not sure what they mean or how to use them. I'm trying not to feel wasteful, but I also don't want to make a mistake.