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.
Source: worldadultguide.com/regions/cambodia/brief — verified April 2026