Safety

The political situation appears stable after the turmoil of recent years. However, you are advised to take precautionary measures during their stay, to stay informed on the situation and avoid places of potential events.

AREAS AT RISK
Cambodian whole territory except the major population centers.
In cambodian territory are in fact still present mines and unexploded ordnance. The mined areas are often not reported. It is recommended, therefore, not to go hiking in rural areas, including areas around the archaeological complexes and temples.
The area adjacent to the temple of Preah Vihear, in the homonymous province, near the border with Thailand. Here since July 2008 there have been explosions of mines and several armed clashes between Thai and Cambodian paramilitary forces, including allocated permanently, due to a boundary dispute recently recovered.

AREAS OF CARE
We suggest that extreme caution throughout the country for visits to the capital, Phnom Penh,
particularly at night, and the archaeological site of Angkor Wat, avoiding at the surrounding areas.

WARNINGS
You should visit the country with well-organized group travel, avoiding individual trips, and only use public transport such as taxis booked by hotels, which provide more control.
We also recommend to stay away from rallies, demonstrations and by the political gatherings.
It is suggested to be wary of dubious proposals (easy business, No driving, alternative experiences, etc..).

Legislation planned for use and / or sale of drug convictions for drug offenses are strict with harsh prison conditions and difficult.

Legislation scheduled for sexual abuse or violence against children: sexual abuse of minors is considered a serious crime in Cambodia. The sentences are long term and should be discounted in Cambodian prisons.
It should be remembered that those who commit crimes abroad against children (sexual abuse, exploitation, prostitution), are being prosecuted on their return based on the laws in force in our country.

Health situation


Health facilities are not comparable to the standards, it is recommended, therefore, to go to hospital only for children with medical problems or as support for the immediate repatriation of sick or air transfer to another country.

The absence of good health facilities, difficulties in the Return of emergency and the precarious health conditions lead not only to the most attention, but militate against the visit to all those who are not in optimal health.

We recommend having signed a travel insurance policy with adequate ceiling that covers the cost of treatment and those for a possible return by air of the patient or transfer to another country.

The WHO states that in April of 2007, and 'recorded a death from bird flu, 2 in 2006 and 4 in 2005. Are underway by the Cambodian authorities and experts from the WHO for monitoring and preventing the spread of the disease. As a precaution you should avoid any form of contact with poultry and eating poultry meat only if well cooked.

WARNINGS
Based on the news of the WHO (World Health Organization) for Cambodia, it is reported that the country contains some of the diseases typical of Asia, including malaria like P. falciparum (excluding the city of Phnom Penh) and dengue.
It is therefore advised to take during its stay in the country, preventive measures against mosquito bites listed under "FOCUS" on the home page of this site. And to consult their ASL for malaria prophylaxis

Are also widespread HIV / AIDS.
In April 2007 there has been a death from avian influenza virus (H5N1), 2 in 2006 and 4 in 2005. The Cambodian authorities and experts from WHO have adopted measures to control and prevention against the spread of the disease. Merely precautionary measure you should avoid contact with live birds or dead, and eating meat and eggs only if well cooked.

We recommend:
- Take the highest precautions sanitation;
- Do not drink water;
- Choose foods with the utmost attention;
- Avoid drinking beverages with ice, except in places that ensure adequate hygienic conditions.

Viability

Driving
The local law requires, for driving cambodian territory, the conversion of international driving license issued by the authorities' Cambodia. This conversion has a cost of about $ 25 U.S..

Travel
Most of the roads in Cambodia was held in very poor condition, vehicles often have no lights and movement and 'disorderly and chaotic in the major cities.

Air
Upon departure from the international airports in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap is required to pay an airport tax on departure of U.S. $ 25, not included in the ticket. It 'also provision for' a departure tax of U.S. $ 13 for domestic flights.
Domestic airlines do not provide adequate standards of safety. He advises against using them, except in the Siem Reap and Bangkok Airways.
Further information on airlines can be found on the site www.icao.int