david cooke
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Receiving and Sending Money in Cambodia
Cambodian bank account then you use online banking you can transfer money anywhere anytime from your toilet if you wish as long as you have an internet connection also you can check your balance live and all transactions, welcome to the 21st century. Read More
Applying for a Retirement visa in Cambodia as at March 2019 by tookgare
Tookgare from Thailand How difficult is it to get a retirement visa now? As Retirement visas are becoming out of reach in Thailand unless you have THB1,000,000+ in a Thai Bank a/c as many western countries are not longer issuing proof of income ...
Good solid sound advice when in Rome do as the Romans do forget your way of doing things and listen up you can forget America new york London Paris and all them you try to be smart and you will create big headaches do as the experts say nothing else ... Read More
Sense of humour in Cambodia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore Cambodian聮s culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any ...
Everyone has a sense of humour you need to shine radiance a smile is all you need along with a few giggles works wonders life as all about Carma ask an Asian what they are thinking they will tell you I don't think anything they are as bright as ... Read More
Retirement Visa by ozbaz
Hi can anyone give me up to date information on the Retirement Visa. I am 68 years young and live in Vietnam on a 1 year Business Visa at present but looking to relocate to Sihanoukville ??Regards Barrie
It's fine saying find a trustworthy reputable agent, like who????? Read More
Help Brother in Jail in Cambodia by Chericline
Hello my brother was arrested on Monday on false allegations. Anyone who knows him knows that he did not do what they are alleging. We are looking for anyone who knows information about the jails there and possibly would be willing to visit him so ...
Hi Joe, this gets worse the accused is a lawyer, I guess the lawyer needs a lawyer, cheers Dave. Read More
Help Brother in Jail in Cambodia by Chericline
Hello my brother was arrested on Monday on false allegations. Anyone who knows him knows that he did not do what they are alleging. We are looking for anyone who knows information about the jails there and possibly would be willing to visit him so ...
You need to get on a flight and go and see him and try to use this site to find a lawyer. Read More
Help Brother in Jail in Cambodia by Chericline
Hello my brother was arrested on Monday on false allegations. Anyone who knows him knows that he did not do what they are alleging. We are looking for anyone who knows information about the jails there and possibly would be willing to visit him so ...
A man is innocent until proven guilty, it's dangerous to speculate on a case knows anything about, yes and of course people get arrested and falsely charged all the time, that's a hard fact, video evidence is often not conclusive proof of ... Read More
10 year driving license by hdgh29
Is the 10 year license the same for both cars and bikes? All the information I can find on the 10 year license refers to driving tests, parking etc, like with cars. Is there a separate test for motorbikes?
Sounds like Thailand no insurance license tax helmet seat belt most blokes drink drive I've seen a copper swinging a bottle of whisky on his police bike going down the road, that's ok till you have an accident better go legal I'm ... Read More
Accommodation in Cambodia: scams you should look out for by Bhavna
Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when you聮re new to or have not moved to Cambodia just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house hunting in ...
A good idea is to take a photo of meter reading when you move in and again every month then you can calculate your bill yourself same with water if you're charged by usage. Read More
How to bring your car to Cambodia by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Cambodia, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...
Hi Peter, that's good news low Duty Tax is set at 10% or so I'm told, all this we don't know and cannot is similar to Thailand in Thailand they never say I don't know instead they say cannot, just ask Thai which came first the ... Read More
Retirement Visa by ozbaz
Hi can anyone give me up to date information on the Retirement Visa. I am 68 years young and live in Vietnam on a 1 year Business Visa at present but looking to relocate to Sihanoukville ??Regards Barrie
HI Myriam, thanks for the tip I'm 57 yrs young. Read More
How to bring your car to Cambodia by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Cambodia, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...
Hi Peter, a good idea to explore the facts and find out near exactly what's involved, you may have to provide height, width and length of the vehicle and also weight and power rating probably in KWs, like I said I think you will be fine but ... Read More
How to bring your car to Cambodia by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Cambodia, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...
Hi Peter, See no reason why you can't import your electric car, I do know electric vehicles come under a different HS commodity code to gasoline vehicles and seating is also a factor you have only 2 seats, you should be good to go, however I ... Read More
Moving to Cambodia from Thailand by davehowden
Been in Thailand for 12 years, enough immigration s..t already. Any advice about the best way to move money (about 2m baht) from Thailand to Cambodia please, thinking about using DeeMoney from Thailand to UK and then Transferwise UK to Cambodia, or ...
Unreal seems just about everyone is leaving Thailand and joining Cambodia, Thailands had its day the visa broke the camels back. Read More
How to bring your car to Cambodia by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Cambodia, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...
Importing works on import tariffs (HS) codes for example clothes will have a different HS code to furniture and computers different to chemicals etc so it's getting the code for the product or products you wish to import. I contacted a ... Read More
How to bring your car to Cambodia by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Cambodia, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...
Hi I have been told cars are 145% import duty + 10% tax are you saying import duty differs depending on which country its exported from? Read More
Is Landlord Peeping by Paul123
How the landlord knows who has left fan and AC on all day? The Landlord has a full time office job. He lives in the same building with with his family. It鈥檚 a Khmer style 5 stories apartment complex with simi-private entrance. Each unit ...
Just turn it off would help I suppose, Cheers Dave, any more issues LOL Read More
Retirement Visa by ozbaz
Hi can anyone give me up to date information on the Retirement Visa. I am 68 years young and live in Vietnam on a 1 year Business Visa at present but looking to relocate to Sihanoukville ??Regards Barrie
Hi Joe, that's really good, declare is the way then, it used to be a max of 7,000 pounds leaving the UK, 10,000 US into Cambodia solves problems, you can withdraw as much as you like from a Thai bank in one go no problem. Cheers Dave. Read More
Retirement Visa by ozbaz
Hi can anyone give me up to date information on the Retirement Visa. I am 68 years young and live in Vietnam on a 1 year Business Visa at present but looking to relocate to Sihanoukville ??Regards Barrie
Spoke to a friend today about bank transfers out of Thai bank account and sent abroad, it's all but impossible but he thinks it can be done but costs a fortune, I'm not convinced where there's a will there's a way, I had a hell of a ... Read More
Retirement Visa by ozbaz
Hi can anyone give me up to date information on the Retirement Visa. I am 68 years young and live in Vietnam on a 1 year Business Visa at present but looking to relocate to Sihanoukville ??Regards Barrie
Hi Salavan, I've often thought is it possible to transfer money out of Thailand via bank transfer? I'm not sure, what you could do is send via Western Union, however, if your money was sent from outside Thailand I can't see why you ... Read More
Retirement Visa by ozbaz
Hi can anyone give me up to date information on the Retirement Visa. I am 68 years young and live in Vietnam on a 1 year Business Visa at present but looking to relocate to Sihanoukville ??Regards Barrie
just saw some guy on utube he said insurance had to cover 40,000 Baht Thai thats crazy most insurance covers 2 or 3 million dollars. Read More
Retirement Visa by ozbaz
Hi can anyone give me up to date information on the Retirement Visa. I am 68 years young and live in Vietnam on a 1 year Business Visa at present but looking to relocate to Sihanoukville ??Regards Barrie
HI guys, many friends of mine go to Cambodia they have cancelled Thailand because it's so expensive plus visa complications basically money money money, they swear by Cambodia, in fact, they all love it. Read More
New members of the Cambodia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cambodia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Joe, must say this site is very good, no regrets joining lots of people willing to share info, great for everyone. cheers Dave. Read More
Does expatriate protected by Cambodia labor law? by GuestPoster600
Notice that my salary was underpaid by company, and there is no payslip being provide to all the expatriate. Is there any law/union that do protect expatriate labor in Cambodia?
How can you obtain a residency permit, it seems you need this before you can work. Read More
Customs import agent by david cooke
Hi all, does anybody have experience with customs import into Cambodia, I will be looking for an agent to clear duty tax etc, a company to deal with the paperwork and correct procedures, thanks, Regards Dave
Hi, Kimanley, thanks for your reply, no I have not as yet found a customs import agent if that's what you're referring to. Read More
Customs import agent by david cooke
Hi all, does anybody have experience with customs import into Cambodia, I will be looking for an agent to clear duty tax etc, a company to deal with the paperwork and correct procedures, thanks, Regards Dave
HI, Ulric, Japan into Cambodia, cheers, Dave. Read More
Customs import agent by david cooke
Hi all, does anybody have experience with customs import into Cambodia, I will be looking for an agent to clear duty tax etc, a company to deal with the paperwork and correct procedures, thanks, Regards Dave
Hi, Ulric, big thanks for your reply, basically it would be minivans and probably cars, I've been advised cars are 145% import duty as for minivans 12 to 15 seats I have no idea, I'm in the UK right now but will be in Cambodia at some point ... Read More
Customs import agent
Hi all, does anybody have experience with customs import into Cambodia, I will be looking for an agent to clear duty tax etc, a company to deal with the paperwork and correct procedures, thanks, Regards Dave Read More
Estimated cost of living in PP by grvsekhri
Hi All, I am moving to PP in 3 months. I have seen some fourms but they are old and things may have changed over time. Can anyone give rough estimate of monthly expenses if want to have below lifestyle. Cost for 1 service apartment including ...
Hi, I'm not an expert on Cambodia however a close friend spends months at a time in Cambodia he pays 150 US a month on an appartment water electric included transport is 1 US and up cheap food dirt cheap beer .75 cents mostly 1 dollar a beer ... Read More
New members of the Cambodia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cambodia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi Vourn, thanks for your post, well I'm in England right now and probably will be for most if not all of this year, I've been to Cambodia many times but only across the border from Thailand and back on visa runs, I have a house and girl in ... Read More
How to bring your car to Cambodia by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Cambodia, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...
Really crazy but better than Thailand its 300% over there honestly who thinks of all this bullshit. I just hope Cambodia doesn't follow Thai visa regulations in the future. cheers Dave. Read More
How to bring your car to Cambodia by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Cambodia, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...
Hi, John thanks for info 145% I'm looking at vehicle 7,000 US inc shipping so I make that 7.000 US plus 145% is that correct ????? Read More
New members of the Cambodia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cambodia forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi guys and girls, I have lived in Thailand for some years and I can honestly say it's not an attractive country any more mainly the visa but also the cost of living and the present government although I will be spending time there I want to ... Read More
How to bring your car to Cambodia by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Cambodia, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...
Are you serious, how can you bring your car with you when you import one on a container ship???? cheers a baffled Dave Read More
How to bring your car to Cambodia by Bhavna
Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Cambodia, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...
does anybody know the rate of import duty on used cars and minibuses 12 to 15 seats ??? thanks everyone, Dave. Read More