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Country Brief

Cambodia

Anti-trafficking law (2008) criminalises commercial sex; in practice tolerated in entertainment districts.

Legal model

Anti-trafficking law criminalises commercial sex

Risk level

Medium

Currency

Cambodian Riel (KHR); USD widely accepted

Languages

Khmer; English in tourist areas

Emergency

117 police, 119 medical

AOC / SW min

15 / 18

1-Hour Session Pricing (Indicative)

Budget

USD 30

Typical

USD 50–100

Premium

USD 200+

Key Areas

  • Phnom Penh — Street 51, Street 136; hostess KTV venues
  • Sihanoukville — Chinese-investment crackdown reshaped scene 2019+
  • Siem Reap — Pub Street tourist area

Top Safety Notes

  • Avoid "scam compounds" operating in Sihanoukville and Bavet — international job-scam centres also linked to forced sex work.
  • Cambodia's anti-trafficking law applies extraterritorially to NGO/aid workers.
  • Free national PrEP programme.

Essential Phrases

Hello Sou s'dei soo s-day
Thank you Aw kohn ah-kohn

Last verified April 2026. Print to PDF for offline reference. Full country guide: /regions/cambodia.