It is all matter of attitude, what is OK and what is not. The change has to come from the Cambodian people's heart, not outside: show by example and educate the younger generation. The change won't happen overnight but little by little. I don't think it will ever be eradicated completely in any country but we must strive towards fairer community for ALL PEOPLE on the earth.
@shca777 International communities are already trying to put pressure on the government to reduce corruption but there is only so much it can do without invading the country and setting up a military rule - and even then it is doubtful anti-corruption would be reality.
Unfortunately I don't share your optimism: it is the rich people that pay lower taxes and corruption fees and the poor people will suffer as usual. The displaced people didn't even get a compensation from those rich land grabbers, but the money has gone to the judges and government officials who are backing up the crimes against human rights... Much as I like Cambodia, I don't see corruption reducing for a looong time. And who cares about environment when you don't even own your own country. :(
You pointed out the problems in Cambodia. Please help and guide us how we can solved them. We need to encourage investments and tourism in Cambodia. Boycott investments and tourism hurt the poor people instead. But I do not agree with 90 yrs least for thousands of hectas of land. I rather see government give land to poor people to support thousand of families, instead of companies hire 30 or 40 workers. We need to see the companies buy the produces from people.
We need help from international communities in pressuring government fight corruption. Opposition is important as well because they may see problem when the ruling party does not see. I do not belong to any party in Cambodia. I love Cambodia and my people. I want to hear my language spoken. Cambodia is my birth place.
@shca777 I think the most important thing is clearing all the land mines, so people can feel safe to go anywhere in Cambodia. Tourism is a great industry to get into as it brings money into the country and can provide lots of jobs for poor people. Maybe focus on some sort of bio fuel technology that farmers could grow and export to China. Also, I would Make sure any rare metals in the country are identified and mining companies brought in to mine it.
@oakstrong1 Oakstrong there is much to be pessimistic about, but throwing our hands into the air and saying nothing can be done is not productive. history shows that opening up a country to international money improves the country. there is corruption, sure, but as a wise surgeon once said, "just because perfect sterility is impossible, doesn't mean we should operate in the sewers." in other words, let's not fuss over minor corruption when poor people need jobs.
@100kby35 " "And that is what corruption does. A lot of expats live on the surface of Cambodian society and don’t share the experiences of most Cambodians, so they make light of corruption. It does more than irritate a person who has to hand over a couple of dollars to the traffic cops; corruption corrodes the very soul of a nation. I am convinced that it is corruption, not simply ‘poverty’ that is at the root of the appalling state of health care and education in Cambodia. It takes away hope.
@100kby35@100kby35 Carrying on my reply: "... I hear people accuse ordinary Cambodians of being lazy and dishonest. They know all too well where hard work and honesty gets them, and contrast that with the way in which the powerful gain their wealth. Corruption is the cancer of Cambodia."
@100kby35 I have quoted another website but it seems YouTube does not allow me to post the link to the original article. Likewise, I would like to point any people interested in the NON-DEVELOPMENT of Camko City to another website, but cannot... The point being that the city is not happening, hence the land is wasted as no farming and no jobs. Like the recently finished building I see from my window, most of this new space is empty as there is no demand / ordinary people cannot afford them.
Of course the slums will appear too: if nothing else, someone has to do the dirty work but why pay more for it, when the poorest people will work for less? Then there will be the beggars, hoping for rich pickings... Ad so, before you know it, Camko City will look just like Phnom Penh, only with taller buildings marring the landscape.
The hospital buildings might be more modern but it doesn't matter if the there is no money to equipment and staff or education of the staff isn't up to scratch.
Why don't you travel in the different countries first and see which one you like best? If you think that Camko city will look remotely like the computer generated image, you will be disappointed: Cambodians don't care about the environment one little bit and in no time the roadsides will will have rotting food and plastic bags everywhere - you'll hardly see the water in canal from all the rubbish.
@oakstrong1 , Your thought and feeling are too negative about Cambodia. My thought and feeling are difference from you. People who live in Camko City are rich foreigners, middle class, investors and foreigners who escape high living cost in their countries. There must be some fee for people who live in Camko City, so some people will have a job because of Camko resident (hope they are paid decent wage). The more rich people come the better for Cambodia because they provide jobs.
@oakstrong1 , Hopefully they pay fair tax for their investment.
Have you heard old people are difficult to change them? But younger generation are more willing to change and open minded. You will see the new Cambodia in the future. I really want to see fewer couruption every year.
Is Camko City in or near Phnom Penh City in Combodia?
I am thinking of moving retiring in Combodia or Thailand could you tell me about the country and the doctors and hospitals. I am a Western who can't afford to live in my country so I am looking in Asia. Does Combodia have major hospitals and if so what are their names
how much does a flat cost in Combodia?
how much is a car in Combodia and what side do you drive on?
Camko is in PP. Your $ goes further in Cambodia. Cambodian welcome westerner. See doctor $10-20. Choose doctor who educated abroad. Some western countries help cambodia educate some khmer doctors abroad. Rent is better than buy, you do not want your cash lock up cause you retire and you can move any time.
hey cambodia is a great palce.. a flat is cheap.. you can get a 2 bedroom to bathroom for like 200 - 500 per month.. also thers not any great hospitals now.. but ther building some knew nice ones in the new projects like camko and other palces, tehr also gona make hospitals.
food is cheap. everythign is.. phone serivce is way cheaper then america.
sweet i wonder hwo it loosk now? december 29th... still the same? or better
@larbacmc hi, if you plan to reside for your entire life in Asia, you might consider about Penang, Malaysia, it is an island with mountain and seaside, good for living.
there have modern hospitalization system in Asia Pacific, and the price is cheaper than singapore, and it has less pollution if compare to other poor and rich countries, it is middle modern city with not much population around 1.5 million only, check it out at penangpage(dot)com , english is common used in the city .
i was there this past january...i was impress and still is..looking at it from a 3 story house is amazing... you see everything going on..but im not sure about the computer generated graphic cuse it seem so far away to be at that status..but i know we can make it as long as no fucker try to mess up our dream and taking what rightfully our.
Even in the US still have corruption and I hope in the future the new generations will
take over and rule the country better.
pysith 1 year ago
Why is the street empty?
twentius777 1 year ago
It is all matter of attitude, what is OK and what is not. The change has to come from the Cambodian people's heart, not outside: show by example and educate the younger generation. The change won't happen overnight but little by little. I don't think it will ever be eradicated completely in any country but we must strive towards fairer community for ALL PEOPLE on the earth.
oakstrong1 1 year ago
@shca777 International communities are already trying to put pressure on the government to reduce corruption but there is only so much it can do without invading the country and setting up a military rule - and even then it is doubtful anti-corruption would be reality.
oakstrong1 1 year ago
Unfortunately I don't share your optimism: it is the rich people that pay lower taxes and corruption fees and the poor people will suffer as usual. The displaced people didn't even get a compensation from those rich land grabbers, but the money has gone to the judges and government officials who are backing up the crimes against human rights... Much as I like Cambodia, I don't see corruption reducing for a looong time. And who cares about environment when you don't even own your own country. :(
oakstrong1 1 year ago
@oakstrong1
You pointed out the problems in Cambodia. Please help and guide us how we can solved them. We need to encourage investments and tourism in Cambodia. Boycott investments and tourism hurt the poor people instead. But I do not agree with 90 yrs least for thousands of hectas of land. I rather see government give land to poor people to support thousand of families, instead of companies hire 30 or 40 workers. We need to see the companies buy the produces from people.
shca777 1 year ago
We need help from international communities in pressuring government fight corruption. Opposition is important as well because they may see problem when the ruling party does not see. I do not belong to any party in Cambodia. I love Cambodia and my people. I want to hear my language spoken. Cambodia is my birth place.
shca777 1 year ago
@shca777 do you know that human always need a leader even if we ask freedom. and of course gouv. is worst leader but it put control in the city.
joniwhytestar 1 year ago
@shca777 I think the most important thing is clearing all the land mines, so people can feel safe to go anywhere in Cambodia. Tourism is a great industry to get into as it brings money into the country and can provide lots of jobs for poor people. Maybe focus on some sort of bio fuel technology that farmers could grow and export to China. Also, I would Make sure any rare metals in the country are identified and mining companies brought in to mine it.
banksy35 1 year ago
@oakstrong1 Oakstrong there is much to be pessimistic about, but throwing our hands into the air and saying nothing can be done is not productive. history shows that opening up a country to international money improves the country. there is corruption, sure, but as a wise surgeon once said, "just because perfect sterility is impossible, doesn't mean we should operate in the sewers." in other words, let's not fuss over minor corruption when poor people need jobs.
100kby35 4 months ago
@100kby35 " "And that is what corruption does. A lot of expats live on the surface of Cambodian society and don’t share the experiences of most Cambodians, so they make light of corruption. It does more than irritate a person who has to hand over a couple of dollars to the traffic cops; corruption corrodes the very soul of a nation. I am convinced that it is corruption, not simply ‘poverty’ that is at the root of the appalling state of health care and education in Cambodia. It takes away hope.
oakstrong1 3 months ago
@100kby35 @100kby35 Carrying on my reply: "... I hear people accuse ordinary Cambodians of being lazy and dishonest. They know all too well where hard work and honesty gets them, and contrast that with the way in which the powerful gain their wealth. Corruption is the cancer of Cambodia."
oakstrong1 3 months ago
@100kby35 I have quoted another website but it seems YouTube does not allow me to post the link to the original article. Likewise, I would like to point any people interested in the NON-DEVELOPMENT of Camko City to another website, but cannot... The point being that the city is not happening, hence the land is wasted as no farming and no jobs. Like the recently finished building I see from my window, most of this new space is empty as there is no demand / ordinary people cannot afford them.
oakstrong1 3 months ago
Of course the slums will appear too: if nothing else, someone has to do the dirty work but why pay more for it, when the poorest people will work for less? Then there will be the beggars, hoping for rich pickings... Ad so, before you know it, Camko City will look just like Phnom Penh, only with taller buildings marring the landscape.
The hospital buildings might be more modern but it doesn't matter if the there is no money to equipment and staff or education of the staff isn't up to scratch.
oakstrong1 1 year ago
Iarbarcmc,
Why don't you travel in the different countries first and see which one you like best? If you think that Camko city will look remotely like the computer generated image, you will be disappointed: Cambodians don't care about the environment one little bit and in no time the roadsides will will have rotting food and plastic bags everywhere - you'll hardly see the water in canal from all the rubbish.
oakstrong1 1 year ago
@oakstrong1 , Your thought and feeling are too negative about Cambodia. My thought and feeling are difference from you. People who live in Camko City are rich foreigners, middle class, investors and foreigners who escape high living cost in their countries. There must be some fee for people who live in Camko City, so some people will have a job because of Camko resident (hope they are paid decent wage). The more rich people come the better for Cambodia because they provide jobs.
shca777 1 year ago
@oakstrong1 , Hopefully they pay fair tax for their investment.
Have you heard old people are difficult to change them? But younger generation are more willing to change and open minded. You will see the new Cambodia in the future. I really want to see fewer couruption every year.
shca777 1 year ago
shca777
Is Camko City in or near Phnom Penh City in Combodia?
I am thinking of moving retiring in Combodia or Thailand could you tell me about the country and the doctors and hospitals. I am a Western who can't afford to live in my country so I am looking in Asia. Does Combodia have major hospitals and if so what are their names
how much does a flat cost in Combodia?
how much is a car in Combodia and what side do you drive on?
Thank you
larbacmc 2 years ago
Camko is in PP. Your $ goes further in Cambodia. Cambodian welcome westerner. See doctor $10-20. Choose doctor who educated abroad. Some western countries help cambodia educate some khmer doctors abroad. Rent is better than buy, you do not want your cash lock up cause you retire and you can move any time.
shca777 2 years ago
hey cambodia is a great palce.. a flat is cheap.. you can get a 2 bedroom to bathroom for like 200 - 500 per month.. also thers not any great hospitals now.. but ther building some knew nice ones in the new projects like camko and other palces, tehr also gona make hospitals.
food is cheap. everythign is.. phone serivce is way cheaper then america.
sweet i wonder hwo it loosk now? december 29th... still the same? or better
IHyRaXI 2 years ago
@larbacmc hi, if you plan to reside for your entire life in Asia, you might consider about Penang, Malaysia, it is an island with mountain and seaside, good for living.
there have modern hospitalization system in Asia Pacific, and the price is cheaper than singapore, and it has less pollution if compare to other poor and rich countries, it is middle modern city with not much population around 1.5 million only, check it out at penangpage(dot)com , english is common used in the city .
giorelee 1 year ago
WOW GO KHMER GO ! I luv this, and i was draw building on my channel too ! i like CAMKO City !
besdongrboskhmer 2 years ago
i was there this past january...i was impress and still is..looking at it from a 3 story house is amazing... you see everything going on..but im not sure about the computer generated graphic cuse it seem so far away to be at that status..but i know we can make it as long as no fucker try to mess up our dream and taking what rightfully our.
khmerevo 2 years ago
Good to see that our neighbor have growing up to be modernize. From the jungle to become the city.
vuddi 2 years ago
this is a great proof of Camko is really in progress.
rothima 2 years ago 8
You are welcome. I think many Cambodians want to know and see the changes that are happening in Phnom Penh.
shca777 2 years ago
Thats awesome! I cant wait till its completed!
WiiForDaWin 2 years ago 4
wow nice to see a more realistic perspective than the animated graphics.
lchan90a 2 years ago 2
it's about time they build a hotel.
antking1117 2 years ago