When it come stop journalist travel to Cambodia the situation is generally very good, although there are still rules, regulations and areas where one needs to be wary.
To read about journalist travel to the Philippines click here.
General journalist travel to Cambodia
When it come to general travel to Cambodia for journalists the country is relatively open, although you do technically need a visa that is not a tourists one.
There are many foreign news agencies registered in Cambodia, but there have also been times when some have been thrown out of the country due to their reporting in the current ruling Cambodian Peoples Party, or affiliation with the opposition.
To read about the Cambodian Peoples Party click here.
Generally speaking though there is little to no danger physically on foreign journalists in Cambodia, of which there are many.
This is largely the same in all parts of Cambodia, such as Siem Reap and Battambang.
Interviewing politicians in Cambodia
At YPDR we can assist with interviewing government officials and members of the diplomatic core in Phnom Penh. These can be arranged for accredited journalists who are traveling on the correct visa.
You can read an example interview here.
Guerrilla journalism in Cambodia
This hold largely be avoided particularly if pertaining to politics and surrounding events such as an election. If caught at rallies, talking to people, or worse at a protest and you are found not to have the correct accreditation then you fully risk being arrested.
If though you are covering historical aspects of the country, such as the rule of the Khmer Rouge, or the Angkor era then the country is extremely relaxed to freelance journalists.
It should also be noted here that Cambodia is actually one of the easiest countries within the region to obtain a business visa, work permit and bank account, so “working here” is technically quite easy. Again this is assuming that you are not dealing with politics.
You can read about Camp dorian visas here
This another area where YPDR can assist those wishing to come to Cambodia.
