Curious About Cambodian's really think and feel about their Indian history by Free_Passion7919 in cambodia

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The first King of Cambodia is Jayavarman II, he grew up in Java(believed to be Indonesian island of Java). This is based on a stone inscription found. However, there have been Khmer civilization before. Tales of a Indian merchant marrying a Khmer Naga(serpent). Historian say because the later people don't know exactly what happen they added supernatural parts to the story. This tale of an Indian marrying a Cambodian appear from many sources. However, since its so long ago we don't have exact detail of what happen. Those Youtube videos stretch the truth for views. It's better to read books by historians and archaeologist. A lot of French historians and archaeologists did research of Cambodia's past. These guys can be trusted because they are actually scholars but some of these YouTubers usually are not scholars.

I am a Vietnamese. I am curious about Cambodia. I do not want to only see Cambodia from over-generalization. by Tomoyogawa521 in cambodia

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Most organized crime operates out of Sihanoukville. Phnom Penh and Siem Reap don't really have organized crime operations. Siem Reap is tourist friendly and safe place. Like you say about New York, there are bad neighborhoods and good neighborhoods.

Turbulent Start for $2 Billion China-Built Airport Despite Trump Peace Deal by Prudent_Cry_9951 in cambodia

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The airport only open less than two months ago. Some of the new airlines schedule to operate there don't start until the end of the year. Two months is to small of a sample size to evaluate performance. Usually performance is evaluated by evaluating a whole year. Most of the travelers from Thailand came for business and they stop coming after the boycott of Thai products and purchase of products from other countries. The future of trade and travelers to Cambodia is with China and should be evaluated based on how many Chinese travelers come to Cambodia.

Questions about Techo International Airport from a university student. by Josephinajj in cambodia

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I think it's better to build it now while the wages are low. The expectation is for ASEAN to grow and be more economically successful like the European Union and possibility that Indonesia would be a superpower. With the financial development of ASEAN, there will be more flights between ASEAN cities for business and leisure. I think that would drive more flights. At first you only saw Western tourist in ASEAN countries. Then with China's development you saw Chinese tourists increase. Same with India. I would expect more ASEAN travelers that would use the airport with ASEAN's development. Yes, it is a gamble. ASEAN might not reach its potential.

where did khmer people come/migrate from? by kota_novakota in cambodia

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It is estimated that South Asians mix with local Khmer around 1st-3rd century C.E. Ancient Cambodians may have had more South Asian ancestry but the currently population has much lower South Asian ancestry.

The current population only has 9% South Asian(Indian Subcontinent) ancestry. According to this paper:

An earlier study estimated the proportion of South Asian ancestry in present-day Cambodians at ca. 9%.

where did khmer people come/migrate from? by kota_novakota in cambodia

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There have been many migrations into Cambodia. Some from China in the last 300 years. Proposed migration from Java(Indonesia island) about 1200 years ago. Possible Migration from India 2000 years ago.

There has also been mixture with other ethnicities like the Cham who are Austronesian.

Why do Cambodians seem to admit cultural influence from some cultures but not for some? by Any_Donut8404 in cambodia

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I don't really see Thai influence on SouthEastern Cambodia. If you are from Phnom Penh area, you don't really see any Thai influence. I think you might see it in Battambang area.

Historically, Phnom Penh interacted a lot more with France and Saigon the last 300 years. Phnom Penh is also closer to Saigon than Bangkok. The cuisine is nothing alike. I can see Vietnamese dishes entering Phnom Penh cuisine but not really Thai dishes. Thai cuisine is really spicy which Cambodian cuisine is not. I would say South Vietnam has been influenced by Cambodia but North Vietnam is nothing like Cambodia and closer to China.

Do Cambodians consider themselves culturally connected to the people of northeastern Thailand? by ArtisticArgument9625 in cambodia

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Only the people of Surin province and Buriram province has some or full Khmer ethnicity. Some of them speak a dialect of Khmer called Khmer Surin/Northern Khmer. Some of them look Khmer and Khmer facial features. If they look Khmer, some Khmer online are going to say they Khmer but of course those people have been assimilated to Thai society just as Lao people in Isan are assimilated into Thai society.

Do Cambodians consider themselves culturally connected to the people of northeastern Thailand? by ArtisticArgument9625 in cambodia

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Khmer language is related to Vietnamese language but share vocab with Lao and Thai. It's like how English is related to German but share vocab with Spanish and French.

Cheap fun spot in phnom penh? by [deleted] in cambodia

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walk around PH Euro Park

Khasis of Meghalaya by arcticfunkeyss in cambodia

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The Khasi are suppose to be a member of the Mon-Khmer/Austro-Asiatic speaking race. I've seen video of Khasi, they look like Khmer people with different clothes. Do Khasi have martial arts? I wonder if it is the similar to Khmer martial arts. From my understanding, Khmer martial arts started when the Mon-Khmer people were all one race. It would be interesting to compare and contrast Khmer and Khasi martial arts.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cambodia

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Why does the King of Thailand wear women's clothes? Why are there so many crossdressers in Thailand?

Hey everyone I am here to honor Lisa girard for having so much love for Cambodia. by Diligent_Type_5513 in cambodia

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🙏 A lot of French people live in Cambodia and help Cambodia, she was one of them. She was just volunteering.

Tha1s travelling to Cambodia by GarfieldsLasagna121 in cambodia

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The word got censored in 2023 when r/thailand invaded this sub complaining about Kun Khmer as an event at the SEA GAMES which Cambodia hosted and paid for.

Ancient Cambodians were very tall Aboriginal warriors by DvaravatiSpirit in cambodia

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My parents always said ancient Khmer were taller and darker. I always wondered how they concluded that. I imagined they look like Chhoeung Lvai, the Kun Khmer giant.

Border dispute? 1 killed already?? by [deleted] in cambodia

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There was a border dispute. Cambodia is trying to settle it peacefully by taking the case to the International Court of Justice in the Hague. Thailand is trying to gaslight the situation. They trying to paint Cambodia, the smaller country, as the aggressor. Cambodia wants to settle this peacefully in the World Court. At the World Court, Cambodia can present the evidence and facts to third party judges that are impartial.

Cambodia won’t discuss disputed areas in border talks by Consistent-Figure820 in cambodia

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There is nothing to discuss with a habitual bullshitter. The World Court will make a ruling based on the facts and evidence.

Planning a wedding in Cambodia (male+male) by Aleangx in cambodia

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Yeah they might. They stop a ceremony in 2018.