Cambodia
VERIFIED · MAY 202623 ENTRIESSOUTHEAST ASIA
Cambodia is in Southeast Asia. Review the laws below before your trip — every entry has a source link, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Drug penalties are severe — large quantities can mean life imprisonment. Antiquities export and Buddha-image disrespect are heavily enforced.
DO NOT BRING
Antiquities export · Disrespect to royal family
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3 entriesCOMMON MISCONCEPTIONS
- Cannabis is not legal — visible smoking near temples or police can lead to arrest or pay-off demands.
- Antiquities sold by street vendors near temples are often illegal exports.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Tourist enforcement on cannabis is loose but possession remains illegal — police shakedowns happen.
- Angkor Archaeological Park has additional behavior rules (no climbing, no Buddha-image touching).
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.