@Bart *************

Sounds like you are being a little paranoid in my opinion..

I have been to Cambodia and Phnom Penh several times and never had any problems with theft ..

You just need to use some common sense and don't offer easy opportunities for pick pockets or leave your personal items laying around the same as you do anywhere you travel and especially in SE Asia..

Don't get very drunk or drugged and leave yourself as an easy target is also a good idea.

If you cannot manage basic things like that then perhaps Cambodia isn't the place for you.

Your visa status for Thailand has nothing to do with entry requirements for Japan..

It's your passport country and what entry requirements and visa apply to your passport that matters.

@Deano ************

It's an interesting city and has quite a bit nightlife and bars if that interests you..

Also quite good value for money accommodation..

Stay close to the Riverfront area and enjoy 😉

If you go to Cambodia then spend a few days in Phnom Penh and have a look around..

Well worth a visit

I am always in amazement at how much luggage people want to drag around SE Asia..

Traveling light with the bare minimum makes life so much easier and more convenient..

And there is absolutely nothing you could possibly need that you cannot buy as you go should you need anything..

There are cheap laundry services available everywhere in the main tourist areas..

This is not a criticism but rather an observation and experience gained from dozens of trips all over SE Asia for many years..

It's not that difficult to travel light with the bare minimum if you are determined to do that..

Having said that..

If you have a reservation at a hotel for your return to Bangkok then often the hotel will store your bags while you are gone (assuming you are not going away for weeks at a time)

@Jo *********

I don't have anything against Singapore itself except it's very extensive in comparison to other Asian countries and it's probably the most "un-Asian experience in SE Asia..

If that's what appeals to you then that's fine and enjoy..

I am just pointing out my personal observation from many year's of traveling all over SE Asia

@John *******

I am simply pointing something out gained from experience that others may find helpful..

Many people travel to SE Asian destinations because they are more affordable and better value for your money ..

But Singapore certainly doesn't fit into that category..

If you can afford to go and pay whatever it costs then by all means enjoy your trip...

But I expect many people on these forums like to know about the more affordable options

@Andy ******

Very expensive hotels and food etc...

And very limited and expensive nightlife as well..

I would choose almost any other neighboring country before Singapore..

Cambodia, Loas, Vietnam or even Malaysia

By the way..

Singapore is probably the most expensive destination you could choose for a short flight out of Thailand .

Do some research on Phnom Penh Cambodia as that's often a short cheap flight from Bangkok..

You will need a visa to enter Cambodia but visa on arrival is available for most passport countries or you can apply online say a week or so before you travel and save the hassle of lining up at the visa on arrival immigration desk..

Phnom Penh has quite a good nightlife and bar scene and it's relatively cheap for a short stay..

Vietnam could also be an option but depending on your passport country you may require a visa before you enter Vietnam (British passport holders for example don't require a visa for Vietnam and get 45 days entry on arrival) but many other countries require a visa prior to entering...

HCMC probably the best choice for a short visit and stay in District 1 near Bui Vien walking street for some nightlife and plenty of hotel options.

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