
Ben_Gunn
English expat in Cambodia
Forum posts
42
About me
English
Lives in Phnom Penh
Registration: 27 June 2015
Golden Virginia Tobacco PP? by Ben_Gunn
Hi Everyonedon't know if it's the right place to post but anyway. I am desperately seeking some Golden Virginia - it's largely dried up since the Thailand situation. Also the smoke shop on 172 was recently closed down for selling vape stuff.If ...
Not so far. Looked everywhere, have other people out looking. I was thinking about trying to get a few cartons shipped in, maybe from Vietnam if they have it there. Don't know how easy it is to ship a box from Vietnam, but they are usually quite ... Read More
Golden Virginia Tobacco PP?
Hi Everyonedon't know if it's the right place to post but anyway. I am desperately seeking some Golden Virginia - it's largely dried up since the Thailand situation. Also the smoke shop on 172 was recently closed down for selling vape stuff.If ... Read More
Modern tailors in PP?
Hey - I did some research about shirt and suit tailoring a while back - the more traditional tailoring. I'm having trouble finding a tailor who knows the more modern styles, particularly in men's trousers.Ambre do tailoring for an exorbitant price, ... Read More
Expat Health Insurance - recommendations? by Ben_Gunn
Hi ExpattersI'm thinking about getting some health insurance, in case of emergency. Does anyone have any good recommendations? Reputable companies that deliver what they say would be nice.Many thanks
Many thanks @Bhavna and @mpmilestogo I will check those out 馃槈馃憤 Read More
Expat Health Insurance - recommendations? by Ben_Gunn
Hi ExpattersI'm thinking about getting some health insurance, in case of emergency. Does anyone have any good recommendations? Reputable companies that deliver what they say would be nice.Many thanks
@Bhavna Thanks Bhavna - not sure if you sent the wrong link that seems to be a moving insurance company. I am looking for health insurance, I already moved a long time ago :)ps I don't mind, local or not local as long as I can get some cover. Read More
Expat Health Insurance - recommendations?
Hi ExpattersI'm thinking about getting some health insurance, in case of emergency. Does anyone have any good recommendations? Reputable companies that deliver what they say would be nice.Many thanks Read More
Buying heavy/thick towels anyone? by Ben_Gunn
Hi I bought some Sheridan towels 15 years ago they were pricey but they have lasted 15 years and much nicer to use.I don't really want to buy any of these basically fluffy j cloths for $2 that only last 3 months. I am having trouble finding anywhere ...
@Fred Cambo I think I must have missed the Akemi section I will look again thanks Read More
Buying heavy/thick towels anyone? by Ben_Gunn
Hi I bought some Sheridan towels 15 years ago they were pricey but they have lasted 15 years and much nicer to use.I don't really want to buy any of these basically fluffy j cloths for $2 that only last 3 months. I am having trouble finding anywhere ...
@salesrep483 Not so many, what have you got? Read More
Buying heavy/thick towels anyone? by Ben_Gunn
Hi I bought some Sheridan towels 15 years ago they were pricey but they have lasted 15 years and much nicer to use.I don't really want to buy any of these basically fluffy j cloths for $2 that only last 3 months. I am having trouble finding anywhere ...
@Fred Cambo Hey Fred yes I think I saw those. They are still nothing like the Sheridan towels though.I will take another look though thanks. Read More
Buying heavy/thick towels anyone? by Ben_Gunn
Hi I bought some Sheridan towels 15 years ago they were pricey but they have lasted 15 years and much nicer to use.I don't really want to buy any of these basically fluffy j cloths for $2 that only last 3 months. I am having trouble finding anywhere ...
So I got some towels from Sofitel. They aren't super great towels to be honest they are still quite on the light side. Only $25 though. The Sheridan towels I had were HEAVY and extremely well made and cost around $50.If anyone else knows where to ... Read More
Buying heavy/thick towels anyone? by Ben_Gunn
Hi I bought some Sheridan towels 15 years ago they were pricey but they have lasted 15 years and much nicer to use.I don't really want to buy any of these basically fluffy j cloths for $2 that only last 3 months. I am having trouble finding anywhere ...
@wooalan312 Butter my muffin the guy is a bona fide genius :) I was wondering why Sofitel kept coming up when I was searching for heavy towels on Facebook.Mystery solved. Read More
Buying heavy/thick towels anyone?
Hi I bought some Sheridan towels 15 years ago they were pricey but they have lasted 15 years and much nicer to use.I don't really want to buy any of these basically fluffy j cloths for $2 that only last 3 months. I am having trouble finding anywhere ... Read More
Door soundproofing anyone?
Hi GuysI must say I am delighted that high-CC motorbikes have made an appearance in Phnom Penh. It was the one thing our balmy peaceful paradise needed - the opportunity for everyone to experience first-hand what it's like to live at the end of an ... Read More
TB (Tuberculosis) Test in PP? by Ben_Gunn
Hi AllAnyone know of a good place to do a TB test in PP? Preferably near to Riverside/Sorya.Raffles clinic want to charge me $95 to see a doctor so the doctor can tell me I need to do the test I'm going there to request in the first place. Nice work ...
I forgot to mention, I don't need the test for any travel or visa reasons. Read More
TB (Tuberculosis) Test in PP?
Hi AllAnyone know of a good place to do a TB test in PP? Preferably near to Riverside/Sorya.Raffles clinic want to charge me $95 to see a doctor so the doctor can tell me I need to do the test I'm going there to request in the first place. Nice work ... Read More
Christmas Fare PP by Ben_Gunn
Hey there, does anyone know where I might grab some mince pies and / or a christmas pudding in Phnom Penh?Not in a restaurant I want to buy some. I am pretty sure I saw some a few years back but I can't remember where and I haven't seen them last ...
Let's hope all this progress brings some mince pies and Christmas pudding Read More
Christmas Fare PP by Ben_Gunn
Hey there, does anyone know where I might grab some mince pies and / or a christmas pudding in Phnom Penh?Not in a restaurant I want to buy some. I am pretty sure I saw some a few years back but I can't remember where and I haven't seen them last ...
$5 for a cup of mostly water is an indictment of the ridiculousness of what we get used to paying back in sunny UK. It's so expensive that here, an SB coffee is a luxury item it's why you get all the hi so hanging out there. Sad to see Khmer chasing ... Read More
Christmas Fare PP by Ben_Gunn
Hey there, does anyone know where I might grab some mince pies and / or a christmas pudding in Phnom Penh?Not in a restaurant I want to buy some. I am pretty sure I saw some a few years back but I can't remember where and I haven't seen them last ...
Thanks Cheryl, thanks ToniI did see single mince pies for sale in Starbucks last year but since Starbucks Cambodia imagines it's Prada, the pies were about $40. Maybe some of these small boutique bakeries will have some I will take a look up street ... Read More
Christmas Fare PP
Hey there, does anyone know where I might grab some mince pies and / or a christmas pudding in Phnom Penh?Not in a restaurant I want to buy some. I am pretty sure I saw some a few years back but I can't remember where and I haven't seen them last ... Read More
Treatment / Therapy Room or Studio rental in PP?
Hi, it's a long shot but I thought I'd ask in case any bright expats have answers.I had a counseling practice in Phnom Penh before COVID - unfortunately during all that, many of my clients (mostly also expats) returned to their respective countries ... Read More
Nice lingerie / romantic lingerie in Phnom Penh?
Hi All it's my wedding anniversary, my wife has asked for some 'romantic lingerie'. She likes the flowery corsets, stockings and suspenders, that kind of thing. I have been all round central market and night market - Lucky Soraya, Aeon ... Read More
Custom Silver Jewelry Maker Around PP? (wholesale-ish)
Hi everyone, does anyone know where I can get some custom silver jewelry made in Phnom Penh? In Thailand there were wholesalers and manufacturers up every street but I have not had much luck finding the same here in Phnom Penh. I want to have some ... Read More
Studio / nice place to teach Martial Arts in Phnom Penh?
Hi Soksrth please note I am ideally looking to rent space in an existing facility, 2-3 hours once or twice a week to begin with. This is not an inquiry for a commercial property. Small spaces are better, maybe 6m square up to 10m square or ... Read More
Studio / nice place to teach Martial Arts in Phnom Penh?
Hi Everyone, I was wondering if anyone knew of a good place to rent by the hour, to teach Kung Fu / Martial Arts in Phnom Penh? The styles I teach are more like Tai Chi - that is, we don't need kick bags, rings, mats etc. The main ... Read More
Gents Tailors in Phnom Penh - an Experiment
Hi Everyone there's been a few posts about tailoring in Phnom Penh but nothing decisive. So I decided to look into this and post a guide for other people needing tailored mens clothes in Phnom Penh. Before anyone starts, I am an English guy ... Read More
Recruitment Consultants Phnom Penh?
Thanks Sophea - as suspected there is likely a non-spam policy here on the expat forum. If possible could you please message me your 2 recommendations? Also - Expat moderators if you decide to remove the links or posts, I would be very grateful if ... Read More
Recruitment Consultants Phnom Penh?
Dear Friends, can anyone recommend any good recruitment consultants in Phnom Penh? Executive / management level, that kind of thing. I can find literally dozens of job boards, but having used them myself to recruit in the past I am aware of how ... 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 ...
Like a lot of expats who have kindly posted here, a lot of it is probably down to having something to miss in another place. If you have good family, lots of friends etc back at home, you might miss that and be drawn back. If on the other hand, ... Read More
Shipping from Cambo to Europe
Hi I have to move back to Europe and I'd like to ship a few things back if possible. Nothing big, just a couple of tea chest size boxes with personal stuff. I can only find shipping from Thailand but nothing from Phnom Penh. Does anyone have ... Read More
Therapy in Phnom Penh?
Hi Cheryl thanks for your (rather more) constructive answer. I will get in touch with you shortly. Read More
Therapy in Phnom Penh?
That is not entirely helpful. But if they are the best on offer in Phnom Penh I will look online instead. Read More
Therapy in Phnom Penh?
Hi can anyone recommend any good therapists in Phnom Penh? Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated. I am aware of Indigo but have had some bad experiences there so no need to recommend there. If anyone knows of any good therapist, ... Read More
Review of "Call Kim" (Expat Services)?
Hi I saw an ad in one of those food delivery menus, for a local expat adviser listed as Call Kim. She lists a range of expat services including work permits / setting up companies etc. The ad looks good, and is saying all the right things. Does ... Read More