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Cambodia Will Become A World Largest Rice Export Country


http://imsokthy.com/2008/04/25/will-cambod...export-country/

Apr.25, 2008

In this recent days, the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Samdech Akka Mahasena Padei Decho Hun Sen, confirmed that Cambodia will be able to export rice about 8 million tons in year 2015. This confirmation had been made during his closing remarks at the Government and Private sector meeting, conducted twice a year since 1999. That is true as Cambodia at this present time is exporting rice to foreign countries about 2-3 million tons while its rice yield is not fully produced.

Cambodia has about two million hectare of land for rice fields which is ongoing with rice production with its existing irrigation system which can cover the land rice field about 30%. It can expand to three million hectares for rice production. Adding to this, Cambodia could cultivate about two to three times per year on the same land areas. Based on this, it is seen that Cambodia has huge potential in rice production and could become a world largest country in exporting rice to the world economies. To come to this end, what shall the government do?

1. Expanding land field for rice cultivation. As mentioned above, Cambodia could enlarge rice land areas from 2 million hectares to 3 million hectares. The rice field shall be in according to government’s policy in encouraging those who have land to do rice cultivation. Adding to this, while other prices of agricultural made foods/goods are increasing, it is important that the government thinks of use its limited three million hectares of land to a full potential, along with fish feeding in rice fields mainstreaming with mixed agricultural system. Thus, further study on land expansion and farmer motivation to produce rice shall be taken in detail.

2. Irrigation system. The government and others acknowledge that planting based on rain is not acceptable at this modern economy. It needs irrigation to supply enough water for rice cultivation/production. Therefore, there should be a master plan for irrigation system and a high technology to irrigate rice field is much needed. Currently, the government is taken this measure.

3. Human resources and agricultural technology development. The government would need to build capacity of farmers on agricultural technology/method to produce high yields of rice. The rice seed is also important. Thus, it is tremendously important to have a big plan for capacity building at both national and local levels.

4. Contribution of local councils. Decentralization and deconcentration bring along with locally elected councils to serve the interests of local citizens and coordinate all local development agendas in an aim to improve living standard of people and reduce poverty. While they are at local and they will have their own resources and decision making to some extent, they shall raise awareness and facilitate the promotion of rice production. In addition, their councils’ development program would budget for the promotion and improvement of rice production and marketing.

5. Encourage investment in rice production. The government already has its plan to reduce import tax and provide tax incentives (VAT as burden of government) for those agricultural materials and machines. The lower price of these materials and machine would encourage investment in rice production and would make lower cost. However, taking the cost and benefits of this tax incentive measure shall be an areas of focus.

6. Marketing of Cambodian rice. Cambodia would need to attract foreign buyers as Cambodia would enter the new world market of rice in countries where there are already its strong competitors such as Vietnam, Thailand, etc. Marketing strategy and sale promotion to the world rice market is not only the mandate of Ministry of Commerce. Cooperation with private sector would foster the efficiency in rice marketing.

If everything is good and applicable, it is expected that this would create jobs, generate income, and speed up economic growth.

However, what I mentioned above is just an ideas. I do not make a detail research on that and it would be grateful, if researchers, university students, government and donors would do research on this very important topic. The research finding should then be discussed publicly among government, policymakers, farmers, civil society organizations and private companies.
khamara
Well; good. We needs those..coz I can't afford to buy it now..50lbs like $50.00 where I'm at, it use to be $23.00
Guyer
Sounds good, hopefully everthing goes as projected.
superlottoplaya
lets just hope that the brand names stamped on the bags are khmer owned companies. i heard that we export rice right now to thailand just to have them package it and sell it as their brand.
khamara
QUOTE(superlottoplaya @ Apr 28 2008, 03:35 PM) [snapback]3666906[/snapback]
lets just hope that the brand names stamped on the bags are khmer owned companies. i heard that we export rice right now to thailand just to have them package it and sell it as their brand.

Yep, I haven't seen any product from Cambodia. I see this dry fish product,got taprom logo on it, and "made in Vietnam" Isn't that confusing? Vietnam have TaProm,Angkor? misleading.....
Kambojiya
hey northstar can you please post the link to the source? Thank you.
Kambojiya
Khmer own companies is a wonderful idea. Cambodia is the largest rice producer, however all our rice goes to VIetnam or Thailand. In a few years, Khmer will stop and self sustain itself in capitalism.
khamara
QUOTE(Kambojiya @ Apr 28 2008, 05:05 PM) [snapback]3667001[/snapback]
In a few years, Khmer will stop and self sustain itself in capitalism.

I wish that were true Kambojiya, that would be great !
Henry123
This is good news. Hopefully the land mine situation will be totally clear and Cambodia's economy will pick up again. I would like to see Cambodia become the worlds largest rice exporter. This is positive news.
Bounthy
QUOTE(northstar @ Apr 28 2008, 01:58 PM) [snapback]3666751[/snapback]
Cambodia Will Become A World Largest Rice Export Country
http://imsokthy.com/2008/04/25/will-cambod...export-country/

Apr.25, 2008

In this recent days, the Prime Minister of Cambodia, Samdech Akka Mahasena Padei Decho Hun Sen, confirmed that Cambodia will be able to export rice about 8 million tons in year 2015. This confirmation had been made during his closing remarks at the Government and Private sector meeting, conducted twice a year since 1999. That is true as Cambodia at this present time is exporting rice to foreign countries about 2-3 million tons while its rice yield is not fully produced.

Cambodia has about two million hectare of land for rice fields which is ongoing with rice production with its existing irrigation system which can cover the land rice field about 30%. It can expand to three million hectares for rice production. Adding to this, Cambodia could cultivate about two to three times per year on the same land areas. Based on this, it is seen that Cambodia has huge potential in rice production and could become a world largest country in exporting rice to the world economies. To come to this end, what shall the government do?

1. Expanding land field for rice cultivation. As mentioned above, Cambodia could enlarge rice land areas from 2 million hectares to 3 million hectares. The rice field shall be in according to government’s policy in encouraging those who have land to do rice cultivation. Adding to this, while other prices of agricultural made foods/goods are increasing, it is important that the government thinks of use its limited three million hectares of land to a full potential, along with fish feeding in rice fields mainstreaming with mixed agricultural system. Thus, further study on land expansion and farmer motivation to produce rice shall be taken in detail.

2. Irrigation system. The government and others acknowledge that planting based on rain is not acceptable at this modern economy. It needs irrigation to supply enough water for rice cultivation/production. Therefore, there should be a master plan for irrigation system and a high technology to irrigate rice field is much needed. Currently, the government is taken this measure.

3. Human resources and agricultural technology development. The government would need to build capacity of farmers on agricultural technology/method to produce high yields of rice. The rice seed is also important. Thus, it is tremendously important to have a big plan for capacity building at both national and local levels.

4. Contribution of local councils. Decentralization and deconcentration bring along with locally elected councils to serve the interests of local citizens and coordinate all local development agendas in an aim to improve living standard of people and reduce poverty. While they are at local and they will have their own resources and decision making to some extent, they shall raise awareness and facilitate the promotion of rice production. In addition, their councils’ development program would budget for the promotion and improvement of rice production and marketing.

5. Encourage investment in rice production. The government already has its plan to reduce import tax and provide tax incentives (VAT as burden of government) for those agricultural materials and machines. The lower price of these materials and machine would encourage investment in rice production and would make lower cost. However, taking the cost and benefits of this tax incentive measure shall be an areas of focus.

6. Marketing of Cambodian rice. Cambodia would need to attract foreign buyers as Cambodia would enter the new world market of rice in countries where there are already its strong competitors such as Vietnam, Thailand, etc. Marketing strategy and sale promotion to the world rice market is not only the mandate of Ministry of Commerce. Cooperation with private sector would foster the efficiency in rice marketing.

If everything is good and applicable, it is expected that this would create jobs, generate income, and speed up economic growth.

However, what I mentioned above is just an ideas. I do not make a detail research on that and it would be grateful, if researchers, university students, government and donors would do research on this very important topic. The research finding should then be discussed publicly among government, policymakers, farmers, civil society organizations and private companies.


Good news, and it's very realistic plan because you guys have fertile land areas and manpower available.
noyume
QUOTE(khamara @ Apr 28 2008, 01:10 PM) [snapback]3666766[/snapback]
Well; good. We needs those..coz I can't afford to buy it now..50lbs like $50.00 where I'm at, it use to be $23.00


yeah, my parents went to viet hoa and they're selling it for $52. they went to great china and got a 50lbs for $32. maybe great china is still selling it at that price. you should go there instead!
DJTherkTrei
I got like 10 25 pound rice bags outside my room right now, had it since a few weeks back.

I've also heard that the rice Cambodia grows, goes to Thailand and they sell it under a Thai company.
noyume
QUOTE(DJTherkTrei @ Apr 29 2008, 05:00 PM) [snapback]3669462[/snapback]
I got like 10 25 pound rice bags outside my room right now, had it since a few weeks back.

I've also heard that the rice Cambodia grows, goes to Thailand and they sell it under a Thai company.


hun sen banned rice exportation to thailand and vietnam. i forgot why.
Buddhalove
demand is greater than supply
gmo
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Sovanna Phoum
Even if Cambodia could not be the world largest rice exporter, as long as Cambodia could produce 8 million tons of rice it's huge. This will change and improve living standards of Cambodian people substantially. I'm 100% behind this idea. If they need my helps, I will lend my hands.
ForestGuardian
Cambodia can become a major exporter, but there are lot of works to be done. Water is the key element. Therefore they need to make more use of its rivers, build more canals, and reservoirs, not to mention knocking down more forests to make more room for farming.

Thailand, is number one rice exporter, but they don't have as much forest as Cambodia has, see google arial map here: http://maps.google.com/

Manleow
Shouldnt Cambodia be more worried about feeding all its poor ppl before it begins to export any rice?

just kinda funny to me, a country that is more poor then Laos per capita is exporting any food, when it should be feeding its own ppl.

second, lets just hope Laos doesn't build a dam right North of Cambodia, or maybe they should, the Mekong south of the Lao Boarder should be dry, see how much rice they can grow without any water coming from Laos. Maybe you guys can use some of that Salt water from your beaches to grow ur rice. u guys can call it "Khmer Salty Rice."
ForestGuardian
Cambodia just recently able to produce a little surplus, not much. Sure it can use the surplus to feed its poor directly or export the surplus and use the income to provide its poor with clean water or road ... it makes no difference.
thewiseguy
QUOTE(Manleow @ Apr 29 2008, 07:08 PM) [snapback]3669903[/snapback]
Shouldnt Cambodia be more worried about feeding all its poor ppl before it begins to export any rice?

just kinda funny to me, a country that is more poor then Laos per capita is exporting any food, when it should be feeding its own ppl.

second, lets just hope Laos doesn't build a dam right North of Cambodia, or maybe they should, the Mekong south of the Lao Boarder should be dry, see how much rice they can grow without any water coming from Laos. Maybe you guys can use some of that Salt water from your beaches to grow ur rice. u guys can call it "Khmer Salty Rice."



Laos aren't even known. What are you guys known for? Long last names? hahahaha. Face it we all know Laos is poorer than cambodia. Did they actually count all those mountain people like the hmongs and miens per capita in Laos?
gmo
QUOTE(thewiseguy @ Apr 29 2008, 09:52 PM) [snapback]3670020[/snapback]
Laos aren't even known. What are you guys known for? Long last names? hahahaha. Face it we all know Laos is poorer than cambodia. Did they actually count all those mountain people like the hmongs and miens per capita in Laos?


laos is the most beautiful and richest country in asia. even tough their country attracts the least number of foreign tourist annually and their expat community is probably the smallest in asia
Manleow
QUOTE(thewiseguy @ Apr 29 2008, 10:52 PM) [snapback]3670020[/snapback]
Laos aren't even known. What are you guys known for? Long last names? hahahaha. Face it we all know Laos is poorer than cambodia. Did they actually count all those mountain people like the hmongs and miens per capita in Laos?

where talking about rice exports dude, I think its logical to feed all the poor ppl in Cambodia rather then export the rice elswhere. Im looking out for the poor camboidans here.

besides, its the poor hmongs and miens that pull the per capita down in Laos, just image what it would be if they were left off the per capita rating.

Laos is not poorer the cambodia, as we pointed out, the per captia is more per Lao citizen then Cambodian citizen.

Cambodia has more poor ppl then there is in Laos, Cambodia has millions upon millions more poor ppl then in laos, Cambodia has more poor ppl living in poverty then there are Lao ppl in Laos. I mean, do u understand that, there are more poor ppl in Cambodia then there are ppl living in Laos.

The dirt poor population of Cambodia out number the entire population of Laos. there might be a case that the dirt poor population of cambodia is twice the actual population of Laos.

This is the truth, its a hard truth i understand for u to accept, but you have to accept it so the problem can be solved. one course of action is to not export rice so u can feed the outragious amounst of dirt poor ppl in cambodia.
gmo
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Well as far an "Lao Town" , I can't think of any here in the states. Of course there's Lan Xang Village in Louisiana.I've been there a couple of times and the community is growing. But to not anywhere near to called an "Town". But again, our population is not as big as the other Asian groups. Also the Lao population is not as cohesive as other Sea-Asians. This has to do with the fact that Laos is a very mountainous country. So communities are far apart. The Lao communities here in America are also scatter all over the states.
PhnomPenher
QUOTE(Manleow @ Apr 29 2008, 08:24 PM) [snapback]3670099[/snapback]
where talking about rice exports dude, I think its logical to feed all the poor ppl in Cambodia rather then export the rice elswhere. Im looking out for the poor camboidans here.

besides, its the poor hmongs and miens that pull the per capita down in Laos, just image what it would be if they were left off the per capita rating.

Laos is not poorer the cambodia, as we pointed out, the per captia is more per Lao citizen then Cambodian citizen.

Cambodia has more poor ppl then there is in Laos, Cambodia has millions upon millions more poor ppl then in laos, Cambodia has more poor ppl living in poverty then there are Lao ppl in Laos. I mean, do u understand that, there are more poor ppl in Cambodia then there are ppl living in Laos.

The dirt poor population of Cambodia out number the entire population of Laos. there might be a case that the dirt poor population of cambodia is twice the actual population of Laos.

This is the truth, its a hard truth i understand for u to accept, but you have to accept it so the problem can be solved. one course of action is to not export rice so u can feed the outragious amounst of dirt poor ppl in cambodia.


What makes you an expert in Cambodian matters? Where do you get your information? confused.gif I have notice that you bring out bogus facts and claims, bogus comparison. Haha and now you are an expert about Khmer music industry and media. embarassedlaugh.gif

We have a greater poverty rate because of our population, our population is double then yours, why make such a big comparison?

Go Cambodia, for trying to be a big team player in world rice export.
Kambojiya
QUOTE(PhnomPenher @ Apr 29 2008, 11:49 PM) [snapback]3670259[/snapback]
What makes you an expert in Cambodian matters? Where do you get your information? confused.gif I have notice that you bring out bogus facts and claims, bogus comparison. Haha and now you are an expert about Khmer music industry and media. embarassedlaugh.gif

We have a greater poverty rate because of our population, our population is double then yours, why make such a big comparison?

Go Cambodia, for trying to be a big team player in world rice export.


forreal nigga doesnt get with the program always saying $hit to put us down


you got a fu-king point though. But think this through, if people have jobs and money from selling an making rice, arent they able to feed themselves better? CUZ THEY GOT MONEY. That point u made about feeding everyone, thats noble of you. Hopefully, Cambodia will be able to that too if they planning something like this.
thewiseguy
QUOTE(Manleow @ Apr 29 2008, 08:24 PM) [snapback]3670099[/snapback]
where talking about rice exports dude, I think its logical to feed all the poor ppl in Cambodia rather then export the rice elswhere. Im looking out for the poor camboidans here.

besides, its the poor hmongs and miens that pull the per capita down in Laos, just image what it would be if they were left off the per capita rating.

Laos is not poorer the cambodia, as we pointed out, the per captia is more per Lao citizen then Cambodian citizen.

Cambodia has more poor ppl then there is in Laos, Cambodia has millions upon millions more poor ppl then in laos, Cambodia has more poor ppl living in poverty then there are Lao ppl in Laos. I mean, do u understand that, there are more poor ppl in Cambodia then there are ppl living in Laos.

The dirt poor population of Cambodia out number the entire population of Laos. there might be a case that the dirt poor population of cambodia is twice the actual population of Laos.

This is the truth, its a hard truth i understand for u to accept, but you have to accept it so the problem can be solved. one course of action is to not export rice so u can feed the outragious amounst of dirt poor ppl in cambodia.


Look how many more people cambodia has. I also think Laos doesn't count all their tribal people in the mountains. Plus the per capita margin you are reading is neck to neck meaning its not even a vast number. Cambodia still makes more money than Laos annually that why I say Laos is poorer. Cambodia's GDP doubles that of Laos thats why I say Laos is a poorer nation. Its just facts.
Victoriuz778
Laosers should feel a shame of themselves to let Cambodia be light years ahead of them even though we just had a war lol, we gave you time to catch up but still your country hasn't improved that's just sad. thumbsdown.gif
Buddhalove
QUOTE(thewiseguy @ Apr 30 2008, 07:07 AM) [snapback]3670577[/snapback]
Look how many more people cambodia has. I also think Laos doesn't count all their tribal people in the mountains. Plus the per capita margin you are reading is neck to neck meaning its not even a vast number. Cambodia still makes more money than Laos annually that why I say Laos is poorer. Cambodia's GDP doubles that of Laos thats why I say Laos is a poorer nation. Its just facts.


You're in plain deny and don't make sense. as we pointed out, the per captal is more per Lao citizen than Cambodian citizen. Just like the per capital per Singaporean citizen is more than Chinese citizen. Even though Singapore GDP was only $153 billion, while China 2007 GDP was $3.2 trillion but Singapore PPP GDP per citizen is greater.

China: GDP $3.2 trillion PPP $5300 per citizen (2007)
Singapore GDP $153 billion PPP $48,900 (per citizen (2007)

Cambodia: $8.3 billion (2007 est.) PPP $1800 per citizen (2007 est.)
Laos: GDP $4.008 billion (2007 est.) PPP $1,900 per citizen (2007 est.)

Noticed Lao make up only 68% of the total population. Ethnic Lao income is higher than many other minorities. Anymore question let me know?









MasterTango
anyways, back to the topic.

Good news for the economy. Its nice to see that Prime Minister Hun Sen has good plans for the future.
Buddhalove
With over $100 per barrel, Not a bad idea. People can not eat money for food, but they can eat rice.
HariNakornNgernYang
If Cambodia do become number 1 rice exporter in year 2015 then its good news for Cambodian ppl.
Today Cambodia receiving rice aid about 12%, are you saying in 2015 this will change?
Of course the chance is possible. In 7 years time things will change alot.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7324596.stm#graph



What i dont understand why they export rice when they also receiving rice aid.
chakra1
QUOTE(HariNakornNgernYang @ Apr 30 2008, 12:09 PM) [snapback]3670939[/snapback]
If Cambodia do become number 1 rice exporter in year 2015 then its good news for Cambodian ppl.
Today Cambodia receiving rice aid about 12%, are you saying in 2015 this will change?
Of course the chance is possible. In 7 years time things will change alot.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7324596.stm#graph



What i dont understand why they export rice when they also receiving rice aid.


we export organics rice and best quality rice and buy /receiving cheap pesticides rice
Buddhalove
QUOTE(chakra1 @ Apr 30 2008, 02:09 PM) [snapback]3671104[/snapback]
we export organics rice and best quality rice and buy /receiving cheap pesticides rice


Might not be a bad idea to back Hun Sen up, since he is banning rice exportation to Thailand and Vietnam, so Khmer don't have to receive cheap pesticides rice.

QUOTE(HariNakornNgernYang @ Apr 30 2008, 12:09 PM) [snapback]3670939[/snapback]
If Cambodia do become number 1 rice exporter in year 2015 then its good news for Cambodian ppl.
Today Cambodia receiving rice aid about 12%, are you saying in 2015 this will change?
Of course the chance is possible. In 7 years time things will change alot.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7324596.stm#graph



What i dont understand why they export rice when they also receiving rice aid.


Yes, it will be a good new if Cambodia do become #1 rice exporter in 2015, but that would be more like trying to prevent Hun Sen from becoming Prime minister again. With the new machinary, Thailand and Vietnam rice production will be higher in 2015. good Luck Khmer in catching up.
Manleow
QUOTE(HariNakornNgernYang @ Apr 30 2008, 01:09 PM) [snapback]3670939[/snapback]
If Cambodia do become number 1 rice exporter in year 2015 then its good news for Cambodian ppl.
Today Cambodia receiving rice aid about 12%, are you saying in 2015 this will change?
Of course the chance is possible. In 7 years time things will change alot.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7324596.stm#graph



What i dont understand why they export rice when they also receiving rice aid.

Korp jai HNNgernYang, for the stat.

Its funny how Khmers are so stupid to the facts.

THis is what i mean when i say, why is Cambodia exporting rice when they cant even feed their own ppl? the truth has come out, so i hope these ignorant Khmers will lighten up so stop living in denile.

When i say something, khmers should know i am always correct, so by now u ppl should know not to doubt my opinion again. but i forgive u guys, this time.

As i said before, I hope Cambodia will be at a point where they can feed all its poor ppl.

Also the per capita is around $100 difference, that is about a whole months salary. Cambodians cant afford to give up $100, and would by all means do whatever to make up that difference, so how many more yum yum's does it take for a Cambodian citizen to make up the $100 difference? depends on the exchange rate i guess.
applepannic
QUOTE(Manleow @ Apr 29 2008, 10:24 PM) [snapback]3670099[/snapback]
where talking about rice exports dude, I think its logical to feed all the poor ppl in Cambodia rather then export the rice elswhere. Im looking out for the poor camboidans here.

besides, its the poor hmongs and miens that pull the per capita down in Laos, just image what it would be if they were left off the per capita rating.

Laos is not poorer the cambodia, as we pointed out, the per captia is more per Lao citizen then Cambodian citizen.

Cambodia has more poor ppl then there is in Laos, Cambodia has millions upon millions more poor ppl then in laos, Cambodia has more poor ppl living in poverty then there are Lao ppl in Laos. I mean, do u understand that, there are more poor ppl in Cambodia then there are ppl living in Laos.

The dirt poor population of Cambodia out number the entire population of Laos. there might be a case that the dirt poor population of cambodia is twice the actual population of Laos.

This is the truth, its a hard truth i understand for u to accept, but you have to accept it so the problem can be solved. one course of action is to not export rice so u can feed the outragious amounst of dirt poor ppl in cambodia.


Please son, all you're doing is internet chatting. Increase rice production is crucial as Cambodia has the ability to become self sufficent in food supplies. Their goal is not to let the poor go hungry, but to simply put it increase the net profit of exports. Laos is indeed poorer than Cambodia, Cambodia has twice the purchasing power parity. A difference of 100 USD was cited by the CIA factbook, but the World bank and Monetary Fund rank Cambodia as having a higer GDP per capita than Laos.

Look at the figures https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/th...ok/geos/la.html https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/th...ok/geos/cb.html
Higher figures bold

Laos

GDP (purchasing power parity):
$12.61 billion (2007 est.)
GDP (official exchange rate):
$4.008 billion (2007 est.)
GDP - real growth rate:
7% (2007 est.)
GDP - per capita (PPP):
$1,900 (2007 est.)
Budget:
revenues: $470.4 million
expenditures: $643.5 million (2007 est.)

GDP (purchasing power parity):
$25.79 billion (2007 est.)
GDP (official exchange rate):
$8.3 billion (2007 est.)
GDP - real growth rate:
9.1% (2007 est.)
GDP - per capita (PPP):
$1,800 (2007 est.)
Investment (gross fixed):
20.3% of GDP (2007 est.)
Budget:
revenues: $915.5 million
expenditures: $1.101 billion (2007 est.)

I don't know what peole are b!tching about, its like two blind people both claiming that they see better. You really need to shut that garbage bin, the dirt poor in Cambodia is no worst off than Laos's dirt poor. Cambodia have a population twice that of Laos, and the poverty rate is 35% (2004). In Laos, the poverty rate is 30.7 (2005). But if you followed the news at all, you'll know that Cambodia is growing faster than Laos.
Manleow
QUOTE(applepannic @ Apr 30 2008, 07:52 PM) [snapback]3671571[/snapback]
Please son, all you're doing is internet chatting. Increase rice production is crucial as Cambodia has the ability to become self sufficent in food supplies. Their goal is not to let the poor go hungry, but to simply put it increase the net profit of exports. Laos is indeed poorer than Cambodia, Cambodia has twice the purchasing power parity. A difference of 100 USD was cited by the CIA factbook, but the World bank and Monetary Fund rank Cambodia as having a higer GDP per capita than Laos.

Look at the figures https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/th...ok/geos/la.html https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/th...ok/geos/cb.html
Higher figures bold

Laos

GDP (purchasing power parity):
$12.61 billion (2007 est.)
GDP (official exchange rate):
$4.008 billion (2007 est.)
GDP - real growth rate:
7% (2007 est.)
GDP - per capita (PPP):
$1,900 (2007 est.)
Budget:
revenues: $470.4 million
expenditures: $643.5 million (2007 est.)

GDP (purchasing power parity):
$25.79 billion (2007 est.)
GDP (official exchange rate):
$8.3 billion (2007 est.)
GDP - real growth rate:
9.1% (2007 est.)
GDP - per capita (PPP):
$1,800 (2007 est.)

Investment (gross fixed):
20.3% of GDP (2007 est.)
Budget:
revenues: $915.5 million
expenditures: $1.101 billion (2007 est.)

I don't know what peole are b!tching about, its like two blind people both claiming that they see better. You really need to shut that garbage bin, the dirt poor in Cambodia is no worst off than Laos's dirt poor. Cambodia have a population twice that of Laos, and the poverty rate is 35% (2004). In Laos, the poverty rate is 30.7 (2005). But if you followed the news at all, you'll know that Cambodia is growing faster than Laos.

As i said u ppl need to go read before u talk. It is not Lao members who constantly bring up poverty.

Its the Cambodian trolls, always posting that Laos is poor while us Lao members keep pointing out to the Khmer trolls that Cambodia does not need to point the finger at any other country when it is a dirt poor country itself.

but until the point that Cambodia surpases Laos in GDP per capita, i dont want to here about it. if they insist on bringing up how poor laos is, i would like to post to them the actual facts.


Guyer
QUOTE(Manleow @ Apr 30 2008, 05:51 PM) [snapback]3671568[/snapback]
Korp jai HNNgernYang, for the stat.

Its funny how Khmers are so stupid to the facts.

THis is what i mean when i say, why is Cambodia exporting rice when they cant even feed their own ppl? the truth has come out, so i hope these ignorant Khmers will lighten up so stop living in denile.

When i say something, khmers should know i am always correct, so by now u ppl should know not to doubt my opinion again. but i forgive u guys, this time.

As i said before, I hope Cambodia will be at a point where they can feed all its poor ppl.

Also the per capita is around $100 difference, that is about a whole months salary. Cambodians cant afford to give up $100, and would by all means do whatever to make up that difference, so how many more yum yum's does it take for a Cambodian citizen to make up the $100 difference? depends on the exchange rate i guess.

Your way of thinking is backward and non progressive just like your country.

$hit stupid non progressive fool! There are people in the US that does have/can't afford cars, does that mean the US should stop selling cars outside the US and give cars to the people that can't afford it? confused.gif No fu-kin' idiot, why? Because selling the cars abroad will generate capital for the economy fool. This is longterm and progressive thinking. Selling Cambodian goods such as rice will only help the economy of Cambodia so why you got to hate?

And aren't you a Economics major back in college? You should know this kind of stuff. I guess you graduated with top honor right? embarassedlaugh.gif

Well, the same can be said for food. Again in the US, there are homeless and poor people on the streets. Does that mean that the US should stop shipping food products? Hahaha Don't make me laugh non progressive laoser!
SniFinButta
Manlover has more degrees than a thermometer.

Too bad those he recieved from Laos don't really count.
applepannic
QUOTE(Manleow @ Apr 30 2008, 07:06 PM) [snapback]3671609[/snapback]
As i said u ppl need to go read before u talk. It is not Lao members who constantly bring up poverty.

Its the Cambodian trolls, always posting that Laos is poor while us Lao members keep pointing out to the Khmer trolls that Cambodia does not need to point the finger at any other country when it is a dirt poor country itself.

but until the point that Cambodia surpases Laos in GDP per capita, i dont want to here about it. if they insist on bringing up how poor laos is, i would like to post to them the actual facts.


I just told you that different organizations have different estimates for the GDP, all but the CIA place Cambodia as higher than Laos. You're not listening either, you brung up poverty not Khmer members. You brung up all this crap just to justified your words.
SniFinButta
The Cia fact book is a tourist book backpackers use to travel with. It's like a travel guilde for dummies and that's what Laoser get their facts from.

Look at the GDP in the worldbank ( more reliable, they actually conduct their own studies), it shows that Cambodia is higher than Laos.

On the CIA website, they posted a disclaimer stating that they get alot of things wrong and offen times has to be corrected/updated.
Savan
QUOTE(superlottoplaya @ Apr 28 2008, 01:35 PM) [snapback]3666906[/snapback]
lets just hope that the brand names stamped on the bags are khmer owned companies. i heard that we export rice right now to thailand just to have them package it and sell it as their brand.


I agree with you that Cambodia should export its rice directly to the U.S. and other countries. You don't need Vietnam or Thailand to serve as a middleman.
Manleow
QUOTE(Guyer @ Apr 30 2008, 08:09 PM) [snapback]3671615[/snapback]
Your way of thinking is backward and non progressive just like your country.

$hit stupid non progressive fool! There are people in the US that does have/can't afford cars, does that mean the US should stop selling cars outside the US and give cars to the people that can't afford it? confused.gif No fu-kin' idiot, why? Because selling the cars abroad will generate capital for the economy fool. This is longterm and progressive thinking. Selling Cambodian goods such as rice will only help the economy of Cambodia so why you got to hate?

And aren't you a Economics major back in college? You should know this kind of stuff. I guess you graduated with top honor right? embarassedlaugh.gif

Well, the same can be said for food. Again in the US, there are homeless and poor people on the streets. Does that mean that the US should stop shipping food products? Hahaha Don't make me laugh non progressive laoser!

If they cant afford cars, they can take the city bus fool.

U cant compare Food to car's idiot.

You Die if u cant eat food, retard, u walk, if u cant afford a car dumbasss.

as for the US and Food, we have homeless shelters, goverment add, such as foodstamps, Foodshelters, food_depots etc.... If any american desires to eat whether they are homeless or poor, then they can get food just about anywhere for free. The US has so much food that they export rice to feed U poor Cambodians. What percentage of rice does the US make up on that chart, i bet at least half. So u better thank ur lucky stars the US is exporting food to feed all ur poor ppl.

I repeat, The US is the largest exporter of Food Aid in the world, so u better hope the US exports food to feed all the poor cambodians. No one should ever die from starvation, so stop the exports of Rice out of cambodia until cambodia can feed itself. That is my arguement, and it seems im the only one looking out for the cambodian ppl. unlike u idiots who persist on wanting to take food from their mouths.



SniFinButta
QUOTE(Manleow @ Apr 30 2008, 07:36 PM) [snapback]3671680[/snapback]
If they cant afford cars, they can take the city bus fool.

U cant compare Food to car's idiot.

You Die if u cant eat food, retard, u walk, if u cant afford a car dumbasss.

as for the US and Food, we have homeless shelters, goverment add, such as foodstamps, Foodshelters, food_depots etc.... If any american desires to eat whether they are homeless or poor, then they can get food just about anywhere for free. The US has so much food that they export rice to feed U poor Cambodians. What percentage of rice does the US make up on that chart, i bet at least half. So u better thank ur lucky stars the US is exporting food to feed all ur poor ppl.

I repeat, The US is the largest exporter of Food Aid in the world, so u better hope the US exports food to feed all the poor cambodians. No one should ever die from starvation, so stop the exports of Rice out of cambodia until cambodia can feed itself. That is my arguement, and it seems im the only one looking out for the cambodian ppl. unlike u idiots who persist on wanting to take food from their mouths.


Hey stupid, Thailand and Vietnam are in poverty too and they still continue to export rice. I don't see your point, why should it be any different for Cambodians? The idea is to help the economy grow, why should we step aside and let our neighbors corner the market esspecially now when rice is in high demand.

Since when did you become an advocate for starving humans. When it was only a month ago you raised your support for the commie lao government for the slaughter of innocent Hmongs.
gmo
QUOTE(Buddhalove @ Apr 30 2008, 04:18 PM) [snapback]3671275[/snapback]
good Luck Khmer in catching up.


and this coming from a lao laugh.gif
Manleow
QUOTE(HariNakornNgernYang @ Apr 30 2008, 01:09 PM) [snapback]3670939[/snapback]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7324596.stm#graph



What i dont understand why they export rice when they also receiving rice aid.

Vietnam and Thailand with a much much larger population yet still, I dont see Vietnam or Thailand on that list? O yeah, i dont see poor mostly mountainous landlocked Laos with no beaches on there either. lolzz, even poor laos where over 80% of the land is mountanous, and only a small portion of the land can actual be farmed, still doesnt need the food aide like Cambodia. Yeah, Cambodia is so much better off then Laos. lolzzzz, man u guys are so rich. lolzzzz
SniFinButta
QUOTE(Manleow @ Apr 30 2008, 07:59 PM) [snapback]3671723[/snapback]
Vietnam and Thailand with a much much larger population yet still, I dont see Vietnam or Thailand on that list? O yeah, i dont see poor mostly mountainous landlocked Laos with no beaches on there either. lolzz, even poor laos where over 80% of the land is mountanous, and only a small portion of the land can actual be farmed, still doesnt need the food aide like Cambodia. Yeah, Cambodia is so much better off then Laos. lolzzzz, man u guys are so rich. lolzzzz


Yes but all those Country on the chart is still doing better than Laos. There are different layers of poverty unfortunately there is a rice shortage and some countries are effected. Cambodians may need rice aide, the same way Laos needs water.

Now if only I can find those videos.
Buddhalove
QUOTE(applepannic @ Apr 30 2008, 07:15 PM) [snapback]3671628[/snapback]
I just told you that different organizations have different estimates for the GDP, all but the CIA place Cambodia as higher than Laos. You're not listening either, you brung up poverty not Khmer members. You brung up all this crap just to justified your words.


Yes, go back to many khmer posts, those trolls like to bring it up, when both Laos and Cambodia are dirt poor.


QUOTE(gmo @ Apr 30 2008, 07:44 PM) [snapback]3671696[/snapback]
and this coming from a lao laugh.gif


It's better to hear from Lao than Viet and Thai don't you think. It's funny how many khmer trolls like to bring up that Cambodia's economy is light years away from Laos. What a joke. both Laos and Cambodia are dirt poor, and both need to catch up with the world.

Let me repeat, Cambodia's economy is not light years from Laos. Anymore question let me know.
gmo
QUOTE(Manleow @ Apr 30 2008, 07:59 PM) [snapback]3671723[/snapback]
Vietnam and Thailand with a much much larger population yet still, I dont see Vietnam or Thailand on that list? O yeah, i dont see poor mostly mountainous landlocked Laos with no beaches on there either. lolzz, even poor laos where over 80% of the land is mountanous, and only a small portion of the land can actual be farmed, still doesnt need the food aide like Cambodia. Yeah, Cambodia is so much better off then Laos. lolzzzz, man u guys are so rich. lolzzzz


dude, laos is always left out....they didnt gather statistics on laos....

i see it all the time
Buddhalove
QUOTE(SniFinButta @ Apr 30 2008, 08:09 PM) [snapback]3671740[/snapback]
Yes but all those Country on the chart is still doing better than Laos. There are different layers of poverty unfortunately there is a rice shortage and some countries are effected. Cambodians may need rice aide, the same way Laos needs water.

Now if only I can find those videos.


Laos need water, where did you get your news. Laos is 2/3 moutainous, but over 90 % Lao territory is inside the Mekong basin, plenty of rivers and Laos is planing to build at least 70 dams 3 might be along the Mekong, that would piss khmer off pretty good. Less water will flow to Tonel Sap.

Manleow
QUOTE(SniFinButta @ Apr 30 2008, 09:09 PM) [snapback]3671740[/snapback]
Yes but all those Country on the chart is still doing better than Laos. There are different layers of poverty unfortunately there is a rice shortage and some countries are effected. Cambodians may need rice aide, the same way Laos needs water.

Now if only I can find those videos.

Laos needs water? thats why we have 2 of the largest Dam's in Southeast Asia, and the one of the Worlds largest Rivers running the length of the whole country. Ummmm, dont think Laos needs water.

Cambodia needs rice aide because they are exporting their rice, thats my point retard, they rather feed the pockets of the rich landowners then feed the hunger of their own ppl. thats a damm shame.

Why is it I, who seems to be the only one that cares for the needs of Cambodians poor? WHy is it only I who is out here defending the rights and needs of the citizens of Cambodia, when all these so Called Khmer sell outs rather see the rich get richer while the poor cant even feed themselves. I should be made King of Cambodia, so no cambodian need not go to sleep hungry. U ppl are are sick in ur hatred, that u rather see ppl go hungry just so a few rich ppl get paid.
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