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2025 Cambodia-Thai Tensions: What It’s Like for Foreigners Living Here

Cambodia 🇰🇭25 July 2025👁 1,062 views♥ 42 likes⏱ 28:28
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0:00– Introduction from Siem Reap0:25– Initial reaction to the Cambodia–Thailand border conflict1:20– Acknowledging tension in the air2:05– Daily life in the city seems normal2:45– Meeting with expats and locals3:30– Conflict is localized to border areas4:00– Staying hopeful for peaceful resolution5:10– Reflecting on pros & cons of expat life6:30– Having emergency plans just in case7:10– Life continuing as normal in Siem Reap8:30– Importance of being prepared when living abroad9:00– Verbal update on current vibe in the city10:10– Tourists still visiting, everything open11:00– Air borders remain open, land border closed12:30– Advice: stay away from border areas13:40– Reality check: wild card risks abroad14:45– Showing the riverside, peaceful scenes16:00– Wrapping up with hope & positive vibes17:30– Final thoughts from local meetup and calm expat community20:00– Old Market and tourist activity21:00– Stay subscribed for raw, ground-level updates23:00– Summary and looking ahead26:00– Final thoughts, mental health check, and sign-off

About this video

🇰🇭 Expat Life in Cambodia During Border Conflict | July 2025 Update from Siem Reap 🇹🇭 🎥 Raw, Real & Unfiltered Insight from the Ground 🎥 👉 Today’s video is a personal update from Siem Reap, Cambodia, filmed on Friday, July 25th, 2025—the day after a border skirmish between Cambodia and Thailand. As an expat living here, I share my honest thoughts, emotions, and what life feels like in the city right now. This isn’t a polished travel vlog—it’s an authentic perspective on what it’s like to live abroad during uncertain times. From updates on local safety to real-time impressions of Siem Reap’s vibe, this is for anyone traveling, living abroad, or following Southeast Asia's current events. 🔔 Please like & subscribe if you find this helpful. I post regular updates from Cambodia and around Southeast Asia. 🛂 Always check official travel advisories from your embassy or consulate before making decisions. ⏱️ Timestamps: 💬 What I Cover in This Video: - The emotional experience of living abroad during rising tensions - Real-time impressions of safety and atmosphere in Siem Reap - Updates on border status, travel implications, and emergency prep - Honest, unfiltered thoughts about being an expat in Southeast Asia 💡Resources Mentioned: I recommend checking your home country consulate/embassy pages for the most accurate travel guidance: 🇺🇸 U.S. Embassy in Cambodia - https://kh.usembassy.gov/ 🇬🇧 UK Foreign Travel Advice - https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice 🇮🇪 Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs - https://www.dfa.ie/ 🇦🇺 Australia's Smart Travel Portal - https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/ 🛫 Interested in expat life, real-world travel, and updates from Southeast Asia? 🔔 Subscribe for more raw, informative videos as I travel across Cambodia, Thailand, and beyond. #ExpatLife #CambodiaThailandConflict #SiemReap #TravelUpdate #LivingAbroad #CambodiaVlog #BorderTension2025 #SoutheastAsiaTravel #IrishExpat #DigitalNomadLife
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