The last two nights the temperature in Phnom Penh has gone down to the low 70ºs F and all the expats are rejoicing. All the locals, however, are complaining that they are freezing. Some are wearing fur-lined coats with hoods. Considering that the normal temperature is in the low to mid 90ºs, they have experienced a considerable variation and they don’t have a closet full of winter clothes. 90% of the population don’t have a closet.
The prime minister offered advice(?) about the cooler conditions:
“Please, do sports activities in the morning for health. For the soldiers stationed at the border, you need to take care of your health and wear coats to protect yourself in order to avoid infectious diseases.”