Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
support, life is pretty tough for the poorest of the poor in Cambodia. In the case of chil-
dren, it is often better not to encourage begging, but, if you are compelled to help, then of-
fer food, as money usually ends up being passed on to someone else. These days the prob-
lem is less serious, as many have been retrained to sell books or postcards to tourists in-
stead of simply begging.
Watch out for the powder formula scam taking place in Siem Reap. A woman and baby
approach asking for help to buy milk for the baby. Visitor agrees and gets asked to buy the
most expensive brand in the nearby minimart. Transaction over, woman and baby then
take the formula back to the shop and split the profit.
Out at the remote temple sites beyond Angkor, stick to clearly marked trails. There are
still landmines at locations such as Phnom Kulen and Koh Ker.
EMERGENCY
Tourist Police
( 097 778 0013)
Located at the main ticket checkpoint for the Angkor area,
this is the place to come and lodge a complaint if you encounter any serious problems
while in Siem Reap.
INTERNET ACCESS
Internet shops have spread through town like wildfire and your nearest online fix will nev-
er be far away. Prices are US$0.50 to US$1 per hour and most places also offer cheap
internet-based telephone calls. The greatest concentration is along Sivatha St and around
the Psar Chaa area. Almost all guesthouses and hotels also offer free access for guests,
either via a free terminal or free wi-fi. Many of the leading restaurants and bars also offer
free wi-fi these days.
MEDICAL SERVICES
Siem Reap now has an international-standard hospital for emergencies. However, any ser-
ious complications will still require relocation to Bangkok.
Angkor Children's Hospital
( 063-963409; 24hr)
This international-standard paediatric
hospital is the place to take your children if they fall sick. Will also assist adults in an
emergency for up to 24 hours. Donations accepted.
Royal Angkor International Hospital
( 063-761888;
www.royalangkorhospital.com
;
Airport Rd)
A
new international facility; affiliated with the Bangkok Hospital, so very expensive.
U-Care Pharmacy
( 063-965396; Pithnou St; 8am-9pm)
Smart pharmacy and shop like
Boots in Thailand (and the UK). English spoken.
