vitamine27
Australian looking for information about Cambodia
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Registration: 16 August 2014
Visa requirements by nhatrang2
I'm looking for information on visa requirements for Cambodia i would like to come for 3 months to start and then decide on later I'm thinking about penomh Penh, thanks
Hi Joe,聽 聽if I'm looking at setting up a business in Cambodia聽 聽 can I come in on a biz visa,聽 or have to do tourist visa first,聽 then fly out? If so,聽 any guesses how long it would take to get biz visa? Read More
Cambodia opens up from tomorrow by JoeKhmer
Latest news from the government, from tomorrow November 15, there will be no quarantine anymore for fully vaccinated travelers. Even the PCR test before flying is not necessary anymore, although there might be airlines that require it. On arrival ...
Thanks Joe,聽 My friend was in Vietnam telling me to go there just before Covid,聽 聽 they don't have nice biz reg laws like Cambodia,聽 he was advising me just to set up and pay whatever bribes they ask for,聽 聽while ... Read More
Cambodia opens up from tomorrow by JoeKhmer
Latest news from the government, from tomorrow November 15, there will be no quarantine anymore for fully vaccinated travelers. Even the PCR test before flying is not necessary anymore, although there might be airlines that require it. On arrival ...
Thanks Joe,聽 聽it might be too much wilderness,聽 I was hoping to find somewhere with people and electricity,聽 like Tagaytay in Ppines,聽 or Dalat in Vn,聽 聽or Cameron Highlands in ML,Highlands,聽 but next to ... Read More
Cambodia opens up from tomorrow by JoeKhmer
Latest news from the government, from tomorrow November 15, there will be no quarantine anymore for fully vaccinated travelers. Even the PCR test before flying is not necessary anymore, although there might be airlines that require it. On arrival ...
Hi Joe,聽 聽I make fiberglass motorbike parts in Australia,聽 in my back yard,聽 聽can't compete with China for prices,聽 need to move to 3rd world,聽 聽聽Cambodia is supposed to be one of the easiest places to ... Read More
Dating in the Philippines??? by Nathan juan
I'm curious to know of others experience with dating here. My question is how is dating intercultural? I've noticed that most men and women are married and no one ever wears wedding bands to signify if they are married. So just how does ...
'As per what I ve seen in the Philippines, Filipinas are 5 categories:' I sent this post to a couple of friends, if it has some statistical flaws I'm sure that won't bother them. Read More
COVID-19 and expatriation in Cambodia by Lo茂c
Hello everybody, The COVID-19 crisis inevitably impacts Cambodia, between closed airports or periods of containment in some cities or even the entire country . We would like to hear from you during this unusual period, to find out what the ...
Hi Johnfin Have you been there in the hot months? I'm interested in Cambodia because it's easy to register a biz, but it seems pretty bloody hot there. Read More
Divorcing in Cambodia by Diksha
Hello everyone, Reaching the decision to seek divorce can be hard. Filing the papers as an expat in Cambodia can be as taxing since a good grasp of legislations is needed and the process can prove to be tedious. Where and how do you apply for ...
'refuse sex for more than a year' I'd be picking a trend after 2 months... Read More
What are the dos and don'ts of finding a job in Cambodia? by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Where is the best place to start when looking for a job in Cambodia? Is it better to job-hunt by directly contacting the company of your interest, or should job-seekers rely on a recruitment agency, for example? Are there any ...
+ yingapartments have you learned cambodian? were you teaching english, or other as well? how much / hour were you getting for private teaching? Read More
Farm land to rent by loveleeone
Hello friends, anyone has idea about renting a farm land and how much it would cost, also do farmers use pesticides for farming. Would like to start organic veg farm with Cambodian family. Any ideas would be helpful. Thank you.
I think grasshopper farming is popular, you have 2 guys with a net between them on a pole, and then sort the insects and sell to the tastiest ones to the Thai market, insects have a really good protein conversion ratio. Read More
Pets in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Many of us in Cambodia have four-legged friends. What about you? Do you have one or more pets? Share your experience with us! What are the formalities to import pets in Cambodia? What about pet adoption procedures in the ...
The good thing about having a pet in Cambodia, if it became annoying, any number of restaurants could help bring it to justice. Read More
Motorcycles in Phnom Penh by Funlifecrisis
Hello! My boyfriend and I are flying into Phnom Phen on December 9th and would like to buy two motorcycles. Any advice on how and where to buy motorcycles would be greatly appreciated! Also wondering if we should bring helmets with us or if we can ...
riding little bikes in asia is paradise, no road rules, like walking across the street, be predictable and people can go around you Read More
Your best business development ideas in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Cambodia is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
Thanks, that pretty much nails that plan, anyone know anything about walking boxes across the border to Thailand? Read More
Your best business development ideas in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Cambodia is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
Anyone know anything about sending large parcels from Cambodia? I make motorbike fairings, barely staying alive in Australia due to high costs. Previously people have said the post is expensive and unreliable, has this improved? Could I take ... Read More
Are you happy in Cambodia? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Cambodia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
+taabarangse, if I can get my biz overseas, I hope to make some educational products that anyone can play on a DVD as soon as my time frees up with some cheap labor, I think most educational material is from the dark ages, I hope your ... Read More
Are you happy in Cambodia? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Cambodia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
My biggest concern with moving to Cambodia is that it will be too hot half the year, other than 'get used to it' any useful comments? Read More
Are you happy in Cambodia? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Cambodia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
My teachers in NZ couldn't teach rabbits to breed, my last year in highschool I was told to copy a maths textbook word for word, sharing with 2 others, teach your kids yourself if you have a problem with the cambodian school system, they only ... Read More
Sex Trade NGO's by Kabe Adrift
Hello all! I intend to move to Phnom Penh in January. Income wise, I will be teaching English. My primary reason for going though, is to do whatever I can to fight human trafficking, particularly sex trafficking of children. Who would be a good ...
In Victoria Australia, teachers with 6 years exp get 100 G / year, even the ones who can't read and write, and send every student away worse off, after wasting a year of their life. like my young friend who couldn't read at the age of ... Read More
Sex Trade NGO's by Kabe Adrift
Hello all! I intend to move to Phnom Penh in January. Income wise, I will be teaching English. My primary reason for going though, is to do whatever I can to fight human trafficking, particularly sex trafficking of children. Who would be a good ...
Could be closer if you'd actually read his posts, ' Find out that most sex predators are Khmer men, followed by other Asian men. Find out that politicians, military, police, officials are the main culprits and you won't stop them. Find ... Read More
Sex Trade NGO's by Kabe Adrift
Hello all! I intend to move to Phnom Penh in January. Income wise, I will be teaching English. My primary reason for going though, is to do whatever I can to fight human trafficking, particularly sex trafficking of children. Who would be a good ...
If Joe wasn't here saying the truth, ignorance would prevail , thanks Joe Read More
Dealing with homesickness in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Being an expat in Cambodia can turn out to be a wonderful human, social or professional adventure... with potential moments of nostalgia and homesickness along the way. What are your personal tips to prevent ...
exactly, you can't look in the same river twice, what you miss doesn't exist anymore Read More
Should we foreigners learn to speak Khmer? by Tripophile10
Hi, You've probably had this topic before so I apologize if I'm being redundant. I have been a resident in Cambodia (Siem Reap) for about 4 years now, though I've only been tuning in here for a year. I took Khmer lessons for 8 months ...
More information? is it really so hard? do you at least discuss price in Khmer? Read More
Adapting to the climate in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Cambodia is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Cambodia? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
I got a bunch of stitches in my foot while in thailand, healed as normal, like 5 days, are you getting adequate vitamin C, eating enuf protein? chicken and pork skin is very high in glycine which promotes healing. Read More
Blood thinner Warfarin in Phnom Penh by mikehens
Hi Folks, Been in PP 2 mos and need replenish my Warfarin meds (also Concor, if possible). Have found and stocked up on several other Rx, but those two not stocked at smaller pharmacies I tried. Does anyone know where I might find, e.g. a big ...
in 20 years your doctor will stop telling you to take warfarin, it takes them about that long to get the news, How do you balance your INR if you can't even get your hands on warfarin? Warfarin blocks vit K2, so your arteries (and skin) ... Read More
Opening a small business in Sri Lanka by faisal67
hi, my name is faisal muzaffar, iam originally an English Professor got Phd from usa. iam interested in opening a small business where i can bring some delicious and spicy snacks from pakistan and sell it ina shop where there is good traffic and ...
Wow thanks, that was a really big concern for me, I was worried they would drag is weeks, and I was looking at taking my moulds and buying materials in chennai and renting space so I could supply some products while I waited Read More
Opening a small business in Sri Lanka by faisal67
hi, my name is faisal muzaffar, iam originally an English Professor got Phd from usa. iam interested in opening a small business where i can bring some delicious and spicy snacks from pakistan and sell it ina shop where there is good traffic and ...
Thanks Sam, not there yet, I got ripped off on moving premises in australia, and my stuff is being stored in 3 dif places, hopefully sort it out in a couple of months, I spoke to a guy in chennai already, any guesses how long it would take ... Read More
Opening a small business in Sri Lanka by faisal67
hi, my name is faisal muzaffar, iam originally an English Professor got Phd from usa. iam interested in opening a small business where i can bring some delicious and spicy snacks from pakistan and sell it ina shop where there is good traffic and ...
Hi Zeejay, I have another couple of months work in australia before I can leave, one of the things that has me worried is that trade consulate told me to go to SL on a tourist visa, reg biz, then leave, then reapply for a biz visa, I don't ... Read More
Opening a small business in Sri Lanka by faisal67
hi, my name is faisal muzaffar, iam originally an English Professor got Phd from usa. iam interested in opening a small business where i can bring some delicious and spicy snacks from pakistan and sell it ina shop where there is good traffic and ...
Hi Chris, did you end up setting up bike hire? where are you located? not sure if your customers crash much, but I straighten forks frames etc. I'll pm my deets Read More
Opening a small business in Sri Lanka by faisal67
hi, my name is faisal muzaffar, iam originally an English Professor got Phd from usa. iam interested in opening a small business where i can bring some delicious and spicy snacks from pakistan and sell it ina shop where there is good traffic and ...
Hi Zeejay, I'm making motorbike parts in australia, and would like to move my biz to Sri Lanka, I lost everything in a fire, so I'm starting off poor, local trade commissioner got sick of my many questions and told me to go to SL to ... Read More
Buying property in Sri Lanka by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Sri Lanka? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Sri Lanka? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
I think that was the old rule, the new rules; 4. Foreigners can鈥檛 buy land, but they can lease it鈥�.with a hefty new lease tax. The lease tax is 15% on the total rent payable for the entire duration of the lease (1 year, 33 years, 99 ... Read More
Buying property in Sri Lanka by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Sri Lanka? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Sri Lanka? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
I'm guessing that I find someone who wants to sell, and pay him full agreed price, but then it reverts to his or the govt.s possession after 99 years? I saw somethng that said you had to pay a huge % of the value as lease tax on the ... Read More
Buying property in Sri Lanka by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Sri Lanka? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Sri Lanka? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
so how do you lease for 99 years? the link doesn't work Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Cambodia by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Cambodia. What ...
wow, sorry to hear that, I was worried about malaria, more than anything else, I thought sihanoukville was a small place and I associate pollution with big chinese cities, I've read that the newer more efficient diesels are actually ... Read More
Buying property in Sri Lanka by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Sri Lanka? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Sri Lanka? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
are you still living there? I'm thinking of going to SL to make motobike parts, Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Cambodia by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Cambodia. What ...
better food than Thailand? I wonder how that could be Read More
Healthcare in Cambodia by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Cambodia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Cambodia? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
I got an xray and stitches in hangdong, chiangmai for $22, clean, friendly and fast, Read More
Know of any sea freight couriers?? by Reuben10
Please help!! Sadly, we are leaving Phnom Penh, Does anyone know of any sea freight couriers? Desperate. -tried TNT but telephone number not valid, does anyone know of their address?
try googling yellow pages of your destination company for logistics / shipping I've had good quotes from this person / company trista@shipriteinternational.com.au Read More
WHERE TO BYE MOTORBKIES by nick.mclernan
Hi Everyoone, Please could some 1 help me and my friend out, were looking to bye a bike each or 1 to share, we want 125 up too a 250cc, preferably motocross style, nothing too old, but mostly importance is tat it is safe and cheap, as all the sops ...
my friend bought a bike in china, rode down thru laos, cambodia into thailand a few years ago, had a few border problems, sometimes left one border, and tried another, I was thinking that there'd be more precise formulas these days Read More
WHERE TO BYE MOTORBKIES by nick.mclernan
Hi Everyoone, Please could some 1 help me and my friend out, were looking to bye a bike each or 1 to share, we want 125 up too a 250cc, preferably motocross style, nothing too old, but mostly importance is tat it is safe and cheap, as all the sops ...
yes, that's what other people have said, I want to spend considerable time exploring east asia, and don't want to do it on hire bikes, so I was hoping to get more information Read More
WHERE TO BYE MOTORBKIES by nick.mclernan
Hi Everyoone, Please could some 1 help me and my friend out, were looking to bye a bike each or 1 to share, we want 125 up too a 250cc, preferably motocross style, nothing too old, but mostly importance is tat it is safe and cheap, as all the sops ...
hard or impossible to cross thai border with cambodian plates? would it be easier to go thru thailand with malaysian plates? I want to go both ways Read More
starting a small biz, and importing materials
Hi all, I'm looking at starting a biz in sri lanka, on quite a tight budget, making fiberglass parts for motorbikes, My friend said that someone he knows tried to import 2nd hand medical equipment in Sri Lanka for some aid project, and ... Read More
open a business by vitamine27
Hi People, I make motorbike parts in melbourne, below broke after arsonist and chinese competition, thinking to move to cambodia or malaysia for cheaper materials and labour, I can get material in PP, thinking of Kampot for more lower rent ...
oops, meant to say 1500 / month rent, not per week, but australia really sucks unless you have 70 plus G job / year, you can't afford to employ anyone because their cost of living is so high Read More
open a business by vitamine27
Hi People, I make motorbike parts in melbourne, below broke after arsonist and chinese competition, thinking to move to cambodia or malaysia for cheaper materials and labour, I can get material in PP, thinking of Kampot for more lower rent ...
Thanks! I'm getting kicked out of my house, for the 9th time since the fire, I'm paying 1500 / week, for an outer suburban old house, got to be out by nov 15th, thinking to put my life in storage, then come over afterwards, very ... Read More
open a business by vitamine27
Hi People, I make motorbike parts in melbourne, below broke after arsonist and chinese competition, thinking to move to cambodia or malaysia for cheaper materials and labour, I can get material in PP, thinking of Kampot for more lower rent ...
how much did your paperwork cost to start the biz? Read More
open a business by vitamine27
Hi People, I make motorbike parts in melbourne, below broke after arsonist and chinese competition, thinking to move to cambodia or malaysia for cheaper materials and labour, I can get material in PP, thinking of Kampot for more lower rent ...
I've got to pick up a couple of bikes, I might be able to tag my website to my member deets, your website doesn't open by the way, Read More
open a business by vitamine27
Hi People, I make motorbike parts in melbourne, below broke after arsonist and chinese competition, thinking to move to cambodia or malaysia for cheaper materials and labour, I can get material in PP, thinking of Kampot for more lower rent ...
it says link under review, there's a biz in each country with my name on it, try some w's and acbikes. com. au Read More
open a business by vitamine27
Hi People, I make motorbike parts in melbourne, below broke after arsonist and chinese competition, thinking to move to cambodia or malaysia for cheaper materials and labour, I can get material in PP, thinking of Kampot for more lower rent ...
thanks! I'll read the link when I knock off , I work on sundays :( pls have a look at my site acbike.com.au it's not complete, but you can see what I make, I have a lot of orders for my products, just too damn busy to fill them, it would ... Read More
open a business
Hi People, I make motorbike parts in melbourne, below broke after arsonist and chinese competition, thinking to move to cambodia or malaysia for cheaper materials and labour, I can get material in PP, thinking of Kampot for more lower rent ... Read More