Retire in Cambodia: What Are Cambodian Women Like? 

10 years with my Khmer wife...beautiful, funny, warm, cheeky, overall the best woman I have ever met and I am so lucky to be with her. We are best friends and only apart when we are at work. Her family are lovely...and funny, warm, and cheeky!! The women that is. The guys are welcoming and treat me like a brother. And always up for a laugh and a good time. We have lived in NZ for years now (travelling back and forth) and my side of the family LOVES her, as do her colleagues because of her warmth, honesty, skill, and work ethic. And she's gorgeous. Our conversation now is where we want to live....just back from Cambodia and it is SO tempting.......

In a previous life l was a postie and was watching a 2 story house being built by the owner by himself. Concrete foundation, service, brick and terracota tiles. Over time l got talking with them. They were Cambodian and escaped during Phol Potts murderous regime. They had swum across a crocodile infested river 2 miles wide, swimming under barbed wire avoiding guards and had been very traumatised. The husband had been a registered nurse but due to the brutality could no longer face it in Australia. He went back to university and studied engineering. He had trouble getting a job so designed and stress engineered his own house that l saw him building. He did a fantastic job. All in all these are truly amzing people and so resilient. It was a highlight of my life to meet them

I left Cambodia 44 years ago and reside in the USA since. I established myself and lived the American dreams. But, I always yearn to return to Cambodia. However, I was fearful because of the tormoils. After all these years, I've finally returned to visit my beloved Srok Khmer. Life is hard for the less fortunate, this breaks my heart. The country is steadily growing, building, and making its way out from its dark history. Now, I am finding myself loving this country of my birth again and wanting to move back, living a simple life, maybe with a beautiful special someone.

You have a great personality. I will never be with US woman especially living in SE Asia. What a difference! The best decision to move out of US. So happy and contented. I’m very happy for you. Congratulations 🎉🙏🏼

My wife lost half her family in the killing fields (including her father). The country tore itself apart so she never completed middle school. Her surviving mother married her up with her first cousin to get them both out of the country. From their hot-humid village they landed in a cold Connecticut winter and were assigned labor jobs. (Sincere Thank you to Catholic Services!) Within two-years they had an infant daughter and risked all on news of jobs in Las Vegas. They landed in the roughest part of town (Naked City) and set about building their dream. Within ten years, they acquired workable English language skills, a rental home, a nice suburban residence, and a son. Then her husband was stricken with cancer and died. . Since I have known her (10-years), I have never heard this woman complain about anything. Each morning she gets up early, says her prayers and sets about her day. When her head hits the pillow around midnight she says, "Thank you God for this happy place." Seven days a week she does that again, and again. . She is a daily reminder that life is all about Living in Gratitude, smiling and not letting adversity get the better of you. Living the Dream with my Cambodian Queen ❤

Great video,thanks for caring about the women and being kind to them,musch respect to you!

I live just over the border in Thailand. Every Cambodian woman I have met are lovely, Intelligent, gentle and happy.

a very important topic that is very nicely presented. thank you, please do more similar videos that are specific to a life there.

Great video mate, very informative and from the heart. Thank you .

Thank you for this great video. Such an enjoyable person to watch, with a realistic and respectful view. 🙏☸️

Ive met a woman from Cambodia and shes so sweet , she tells me all the time to look after myself

I enjoyed you video. I first visited Cambodia in 2014 and met a young woman who became my daughter. I returned to visit her in 2015 and 2016. In the US, I met a woman from Battambang in 2016. She and her husband had a Thai restaurant and yogurt shop. I used to go talk to her a lot. She told me that since I loved Cambodia so much I should get on an airplane to Cambodia and find a Cambodian wife. She said it was a fair deal because she would love and take care of me and I would provide her with a life she couldn't have otherwise and would build her a house. In 2017, I did just that. It took a couple of years but I found Chantha, my wife. She is everything you describe with the exception of submissive. She is a beautiful woman...and appropriately assertive. The daughter, I met in 2014 is now 29 and a powerful woman. Brilliant! She just graduated with her Master's degree in English from Thammasat University in Bangkok. Every day I am aware of what a lucky man I am.

Just returned from a 3 week m/bike road trip in Cambodia. I’ve toured extensively across Asia but first time in Cambodia. Full of beautiful friendly people. Food was great and accommodation very good. People say Cambodia is 20 years behind Thailand - but that’s ok by me.

You got me at “ walk softly “ 👌👌

I met a Khmer woman online, and we communicate by video everyday. She is a receptionist at a hotel. She is beautiful, speaks good English and very caring and loving person. She can't wait to see me in September when I plan to retire in Siem Reap. She lives born and raised in Siem Reap. I can't wait to meet her.

Great video. Just discovered your channel. Looking forward to seeing more.

Old Expat on Luzon Island, Philippines. Almost thirteen (13) and counting. My experience closely mirrors yours. Before I had obtained my 13A permanent resident visa, Beautiful Bride and I made a few visa runs. I have always been of the opinion, if you are going, stay a while and enjoy the location, culture, people and all the country has to offer. Cambodia is a favourite. Warm people, plenty of history, great food. The wonderful place my wife picked out to stay never felt like a hotel. It was as if we were the guests of a well off family, staying at one of the awesome rooms surrounding the pool. The staff offered some of the best treatment we have ever experienced.

My fiancé is Cambodian and the way she treats me is amazing . I love the food and people there

Great video, nothing but positive experiences with my Khmer girlfriend.

I don't normally subscribe but I have. Great video. Thankyou for showing us your world. I have lived In multiple South East Asian countries.... I like that there arnt too many people

Thank you for sharing. She’s delighted. 🙏🏼

To tell you the truth, I have been living in Cambodia for 9 years and I have not come across a Khmer young lady or women like that. You are very lucky to have found one. The cuter the Khmer girls are the more they are apt to be like a modern American woman.

❤ love the channel! Love your personality!

Good content as always keep up the great work⚡️🇰🇭🎞

Nice video. I live in PP, and I've been dating a Khmer lady for the last few months, and she's quite wonderful.

I love the Beautiful Scenery of Cambodia Thank You 🙂❤👍

G'Day , Been with my Khmer partner for over ten years , her family is very extended and always welcoming towards me , as she says to me our family 😎😀😀

My nephew married a first generation American Cambodian woman She’s great

Kelly, I believe that you did a great job with this subject. I think you will get mostly positive responses.

Kmer ruled over a huge empire 900 years ago.A proud people.

Timestamps: Introduction (0:00 - 0:30): Briefly introduce the topic of Cambodian women. Cultural Values (0:30 - 1:30): Discuss traditional Cambodian values and the Chabab Shre poem. Personality Traits (1:30 - 2:30): Describe characteristics of Cambodian women like being mellow and family-oriented. Importance of Respect (2:30 - 3:00): Emphasize the desire for respect towards them, family, and culture. Conclusion (3:00 - 4:00): Summarize the key points and emphasize reciprocity in relationships. Final Advice (4:00 - End): Discourage viewers from seeking a wife and encourage making friends.

But khmer women also have a keen sense of business . They are the ones who buy and sell at the markets. In Angkor period they also worked as body garde for the the khmer kings. Their knoledge of khmer martial arts such as Bokator etc amazing.

Thanks for this info !

That’s great if you find a good Khmer woman she is very loyalty

thank you. that was great.

I’ve been married to my Khmer wife for over 10 years, her family is our family, she definitely ain’t submissive she’s very headstrong and vocal on her opinions. We got married in Australia and Battambang, now Cambodia is my second home.

We love the video, classic culture and different . 👍👍👍

Thank you for the advice. I am coming to Cambodia this year for sure. I pray that I have a nice, good gf .. I am tired of living in Canada, especially after everything is crazingly expensive

I know quite a lot of Khmer women and frankly, they are as diverse as western women. You probably just attract a certain type. You seem like a quietly spoken polite person. The more traditional ladies would appreciate that. But I tell you, some of my girlfriends are mighty! (Speaking from a women’s point of view).

Thanks for sharing

Yes, arranged marriage has been a tradition in Cambodia for centuries and is still practiced today, both in Cambodia and by Cambodians abroad. Traditionally, parents would choose a spouse for their children and work out the arrangement with the other family. The children would know who they were marrying and the wedding date when everything was finalized. Nowadays, that tradition has loosened up a little bit as Cambodia is more westernized. And it doesn’t mean foreigners can’t find a good wife in Cambodia. Cambodian people are very friendly. In fact, Cambodia was named as the friendliest country on the planet for many years in the row.

your the first expat I've found in Cambodia, Told my brother years ago thats were I want to be. My question is, does the average person speak english?

Lovw the topic and high quality footage! Thanks :)

My grandmother is Kmae but from a tribe which she ran away from coz she's headstrong and wasn't happy about something.She's definately not submissive in the slightest but a brilliant woman in every way.

I’ll salute you Sir! I’m Khmer woman Americain after listening to your perception toward Khmer women I’ll give you 10/10 . lol! I’m so glad that you’ve found your happiness and wish only you and your future endeavors a peaceful and a prosperous life made in Cambodia . Thank you so much . Please enjoyed your stay ! 🙏❤️🥰🇰🇭🇺🇸🌺🌴

That is Great Advice about Not looking for a wife let it happen...but we both know how Expats are They can't be that patient. ..lol ...

Great and happy looking family … best wishes to all three…

Very good Quality of ur video ! the light is awesome ! what cam are u using ?

Congratulations! So happy for you. Are there many young Cambodian women there speak English? How did you meet?

This is your life so it's Right to you and that is all that matters....

It's great to view... I have always went to the quiter sites in thailand, but some are getting busy. Would like to try Cambodia but dont know much about it or where to visit intially ....i spend 7 months a year in Th.. thanks for showing your vid i like it.

Western women are dead to me, I'll take my dollar elsewhere.

Enjoyed your video enough to subscribe...never been to Cambodia...starting year 3 in Thailand. I did date a couple of Khmer girls in 2022 from Surin, Thailand.

I haven't seen any videos of foreigners and their family/friends interacting? I was wondering if that was a culture thing.

Nice laid back video thank you. I’ve visited Cambodia only once, but plan to revisit for the Angkor Wat experience. Interesting insight on Cambodian women, and applies to the women of many Asian countries. For me, they are a far better option than Western women.

First time watching looks a lovely place great video my friend where you living there looks so peaceful never been hopefully visiting next year

Wow, views are going up and UP👍BTW you did not mention financial obligations of relationship and some obligations to GF/wife family.

I have been to Cambodia and known women from the country but never dated one. They have a unique beautiful that is different from other places. I'm not saying they are unattractive because they are not but for me it's a Beauty a little hard to get attracted to...

I’m definitely willing to give it a try! Thank you!❤

Great video. First time I see your video. I am thinking about retiring abroad real soon. You said that we should not look for a girlfriend in Cambodia. I don't think I could do that. If I was to retire in Cambodia, I would know nobody there. With no friend and no source of affection, it must feel lonely. I want to retire abroad to find a nice younger woman and not to feel lonely. And I bet many, if not most men, retiring abroad think like that. And what is wrong with that?

perfect 10 minute video ;)

Is big age gap acceptable and do you see it….?

Everyone is wonderful until you are run out of money

True base on real life experience

Great 👍 thanks 🙏

The one I lived with wasn't all that much fun very beautiful woman but a very sneaky and conniving woman I would think they would be more women that were honest and there may well be but that wasn't the case for me

Great note 🗒️ 😊🎉

Great , thank you

Great video and it looks better than philippines .

My Thai wife won’t let me go to the wet market with her because she says they will raise the prices 😂

Nice looking family… you look happy… that’s important…

I thought cambodia has a law about women getting married to foreign guys over the age of 50....but i also heard if the guy can prove he has a certain monthly income/bank account then exceptions can be made 🤷‍♂️🤔

Hi Kelly, I've been living - in PP Cambodia for nearly ten - months now. I find women here a bit - shy (ian), and the language barrier makes things harder also. I noticed the woman you are dating is quite younger than you are. I heard that Khmer woman do not like large - age differences in relationships. Also, the government does not condone younger women marrying older foreign men. A few women here will make eye - contact with me, or say hello, but most do not.

Have a wonderful time in Cambodia sir. And now I am your new subscriber please stay connected and have a great day 👍

Do you think it is a good idea to bring a Cambodian woman aged around 40 to Europe? She comes from the countryside, English knowlege bad, no kids and works in a school kitchen. Of course it depends on the woman, but in general do you think that Cambodian women of this age can change their way of life to the European way. THX

33 years later and still married to my Khmer wife. Be selective. Don't pretend to be wealthy. Don't break any hearts or destroy young girls' lives. It's not Thailand. When dating Khmer ladies remember that they're taking a bigger risk than you are in the relationship stakes. A lot depends on you.

Respect what you say Khmer from 🇺🇸 ❤️🇰🇭💯🙏🙏

Khmer 👍🙏✌️🇰🇭

I’m 100 percent White man. I have a Cambodian wife too being a Khmer man voting Republican.

HI Are you in Siem Reap I plan on visiting Cambodia soon. Would you be available to share your insights and either coffer or a beer. The choice is yours !!

Interesting to learn the pronunciation, "Khmai." My Thai lady friend pronounces it "Kmeng."

Excellent 👍

Over from Dans channel. What are the differences between western and Khmer women? Thanks! Possible video idea

if u honor to them they will honor back to u, Do u permanent want to live there or just have fun? Do u look for wife or looking to children by your age?

Everything will be fine as long as you have money it's a women run country all of asia is iam a nom vet been that way forever they are great people always smile

Yeah, you are correct😂🎉

@4:47 that is because temples have rules on how people can dress! :)

Very good video. It's always about respect. Do most woman there over 30 to 40 speak English?

So nice to hear that you found a Cambodian girlfriend!

But is the culture "matriarchal"? My reasons for asking are based on my personal experiences with another oriental culture: Korea. Of which many of the attributes you're ascribing to Khmer women could also be ascribed to them. Or, the circumstances I faced had more to do with being a "h--ny" 20 y.o. G.I. in the 2nd Inf. Div., and all anyone in my family or my unit could explain to me was "don't bring one home".

Hi, how come there are uncollected bags of trash everywhere? They don't have trash collection?

Great information. Cambodia looks/seems even better than Thailand for retirement.

When is the wedding that is also what they want its not like western live with them

Is it true that in order for a man to marry a Cambodian lady we have to have a $2500.00 in income coming in?

Usually with older guys like this RU-vid content creator, I would pretty much guess he got himself a 30 years old or more women to be with and most likely a widow. If he has gotten an 18 to 29 years old women, they are very Americanize flaunting their expensive iphone and very materialistic. Only divorced Khmer women most of the times are somewhat traditional. If you decide to come here to look for a submissive Khmer wife, good luck. Too many of them watch RU-vid now a days and they follow the trend.

The western culture my way 🦘🇦🇺 Money talks we have never staved never had war in Australia 🇦🇺 We get paid to do nothing People want respect nothing more, and food is very important as is family Just as my Italian migrants came to Australia 🇦🇺 We just working for family

SO HOW DO I FIND A KAMAI WOMAN? I PLAN TO VISIT CAMBODIA. SOON.

I met a girl on dating app. She lives in siem Reap. I want to visit Cambodia and see her. Is it a good idea?

Excellent descriptions of the women there !! Much I have before and for Asian women they can be better in ways !! I Did watch and curious if Western Culture had any effect there yet ??? 🤔 ???

Hello! Just found this video, liked it and subscribed to the channel. I have an ex wife from the Philippines, but I have never been to Cambodia. So many videos I found talk about bargirls, and that is totally uninteresting to me. May I ask a few things? Is Cambodian people easy to get along with, in case of an 50+ white guy visit by himself? Is there any parts of the country where people are extra nice/sweet? Is any part of the country extra poor? When I went to the Philippines I used some time to help homeless and poor people, I think it is nice if one can have a positive effect when visiting a poorer country.