Willyboy1937
Australian looking for information about Cambodia
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Registration: 27 June 2020
Large fire
Can anyone confirm that there was a big fire in prey veng provence about 2 weeks ago at a central market, I don鈥檛 know the name of of the local but it is situated approximately 50 kms from Phnom Penh, there is a primary and high school nearby ... Read More
Health care
My long term partner was admitted 5 days ago with a constant cough which has not improved, the frustrating thing is no one will tell her what is wrong and I am in Australia, should I try and get her to a proper hospital in Vietnam. Thank you Read More
Heart specialist by Willyboy1937
A 24 year old cambodian girl I believe is having heart problems, can anyone suggest a good heart specialist and an approximate cost to see him, thank you, willyboy.
Hdgh29, Thank you for your prompt reply, unfortunately she was admitted to hospital early today and we will have to wait until she is seen by a specialist in the prey veng provence, thank you once again. Read More
Heart specialist
A 24 year old cambodian girl I believe is having heart problems, can anyone suggest a good heart specialist and an approximate cost to see him, thank you, willyboy. Read More
Teacher in Cambodia by Willyboy1937
a Cambodian girl I sponsored for the last 4 years graduated as a teacher in December, but has yet to start teaching, what is the procedure to find a position as I am still supporting her financially and expected her to start looking after herself.
Dear Halle, thank you for your reply, the whole purpose of me financing all her expenses was that when she graduated she would take up a position as a teacher with a salary of $550 per month, as she came from a poor family in the province she would ... Read More
Teacher in Cambodia
a Cambodian girl I sponsored for the last 4 years graduated as a teacher in December, but has yet to start teaching, what is the procedure to find a position as I am still supporting her financially and expected her to start looking after herself. Read More
Corrupt Immigration officials at PNH Airport by Guestposter103
Hello,We visited Phnom Penh last week from Vietnam. I'm myself a U.S Citizen and obtained a 30 day E-Visa,聽 My spouse is a Vietnamese citizen able to enter Cambodia without a Visa under the Asean agreements.聽 When we arrived at the ...
No corruption now, prior to 2018 on 3 occasions when I booked a return flight it was 29 days from the time I arrived, on presenting my visa I was told by a very bad tempered official that I over stayed my visa by 1 day and must pay $5 to him, after ... Read More
Pets (cat) allowed in some Phnom Phen hotels?
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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 ...
Dear joe, thank you for your latest up date, I am one happy man, may I wish you and your family all the best for Xmas and that the new year brings all you desire, Ah Kun. Read More
Being ripped off. by Willyboy1937
Attention and patience joekhmer, a girl I am financing to attend the royal university on a 4 year course to become a teacher(1 year more to graduation) unfortunately she is constantly ill with a stomach complaint, and the calamett hospital are ...
Joe, thanks again for your valued information, it seems from others expats that the $50 hospital charges are the going rate, the good news is that the young lady left the hospital days and will go home to her provence to recuperate after losing 3kg. ... Read More
Tourist visas are back by JoeKhmer
T-visas (tourist visas) can now be applied for at Cambodian embassies/consulates. Cheers. Joe
Joe, your updates get better and better, counting down to the day I arrive at the Phnom Penh airport. Thanks. Read More
Being ripped off.
Attention and patience joekhmer, a girl I am financing to attend the royal university on a 4 year course to become a teacher(1 year more to graduation) unfortunately she is constantly ill with a stomach complaint, and the calamett hospital are ... Read More
Change in quarantine rules by JoeKhmer
As per today, October 18, 2021 quarantine rules change. 1. For unvaccinated travelers nothing changes, so still 14 days quarantine, $2000 deposit in arrival, covid test before flying and Forte covid insurance. 2. Vaccinated foreigners will undergo ...
Dear joe, thanks for your information and when I look at it is one step closer than we were yesterday so Xmas in Phnom Penh is a real possibility, Ah Kun. Read More
Schools re opening by Willyboy1937
Is it true that all schools and universities will re open in September, has anyone heard if tourists will be allowed back in November or December in time for Xmas.
Thanks joe, I will be looking forward to your future updates, Ah Kun. Read More
Schools re opening by Willyboy1937
Is it true that all schools and universities will re open in September, has anyone heard if tourists will be allowed back in November or December in time for Xmas.
Thanks joe for your update, a girl I am putting through the royal university returned for classes at the start of the month, abet only a few hours per day, my adopted daughter in prey veng has gone back the local high school and a six year old is ... Read More
Schools re opening by Willyboy1937
Is it true that all schools and universities will re open in September, has anyone heard if tourists will be allowed back in November or December in time for Xmas.
Thanks for your reply, the part about the government actively seeking answers and conditions for the return of tourists maybe after 20 months I might get to see my wife, i am given to understand from my mate that yes, schools will reopen for all ... Read More
Schools re opening
Is it true that all schools and universities will re open in September, has anyone heard if tourists will be allowed back in November or December in time for Xmas. Read More
Disability equipment and aids by Willyboy1937
Unfortunately due to various physical problems I have to use a 4 wheeled walker complete with a seat plus hand brakes and provision to carry groceries, are there stores in Phnom Penh that sell disability equipment.
Thanks joe, it will save me the hassle and cost of transporting my walker by air from Australia, luckily I have limited movement to walk a short distance, still hoping to be back in my second home by Xmas 2021, Ah Kun. Read More
Disability equipment and aids
Unfortunately due to various physical problems I have to use a 4 wheeled walker complete with a seat plus hand brakes and provision to carry groceries, are there stores in Phnom Penh that sell disability equipment. Read More
Fact or wishful thinking.
A friend in Phnom Penh has heard that when 70% of people in Cambodia, and it is suggested by September, are vaccinated, that the country may open to tourism starting in siem reap in November with a week long festival at Angkor wat, I understand that ... Read More
Irresponsible motor bike riders by Willyboy1937
5 days ago on leaving the central market with her weeks shopping she was hit on her right leg causing a lot of damage, as usual the rider just drove off not stopping to see if she was ok, it has cost me $400 for 3 days in the camlette hospital and ...
Thank you hdgh29 for taking the time to answer,I ran my own transport company in Australia for 35 years before retiring, I have lived in Cambodia on a regular basis for the last 9, I guess I cannot get out of the habit of perusing every vehicle I ... Read More
Irresponsible motor bike riders
5 days ago on leaving the central market with her weeks shopping she was hit on her right leg causing a lot of damage, as usual the rider just drove off not stopping to see if she was ok, it has cost me $400 for 3 days in the camlette hospital and ... Read More
Staying in my apartment in chroy changva. by Village287
In July it may be possible for me to travel to Phnom Penh, suppose I am prepared to pay the $2000us on arrival, be tested for COVID-19 and spend two nights in a hotel of there choice, I have a 2 bedroom apartment in chroy changva just over the ...
The hard part was that they could not find them and it is presumed they some how got back to China. Read More
Is it true
I understand the government are giving consideration to allow tourists to return possibly around October 2021 with no restrictions providing a tourist can present a valid up to date certificate issued by the country of origin that you have received ... Read More
Sense of humour in Australia by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore Australian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 ...
Regretfully you would be hard pressed to find a sense of humour left in Australia because of a small faceless ignorant group of mentally retarded small minded idiots that cannot see that humour in any form is a great leveller, the mere fact that ... Read More
Thailand NBG (no bloody good) anymore by davowaldo
After regular visits to Cha-am over the last 8 years sometimes on a 90-day tourist visa and other times retirement visas I'm back in Aus for a while. Perth Western Australia is only an 8-hour trip and I can usually get a return ticket Perth ...
I agree with you that these Asian countries who rely on the tourist dollar are making it impossible to visit or live there, I have a long time girl friend in Cambodia and would like to live there full time but the present conditions of entry so ... Read More
Private health insurance . by Willyboy1937
Can I arrange private health insurance similar to Medicare in Australia for my Cambodian girl friend and or her immediate family and if so at what cost.
Thanks joe, your a wealth of knowledge, kind regards, Read More
Private health insurance .
Can I arrange private health insurance similar to Medicare in Australia for my Cambodian girl friend and or her immediate family and if so at what cost. Read More
Usd is it finished
I am confused, on the 31st. August the Cambodian government are withdrawing $1,2 and$5 usd notes, if I offer usd for payment will it be accepted by I.e tuk tuk driver, will the money exchange shops exchange my usd for reil. Will they do it, I send ... Read More