Tony
@Makewa
Australian expat in Cambodia
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42
Contacts
14
About me
Australian
Speaks English, Khmer
Registration: 20 October 2011
New members of the Cambodia forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cambodia forum? Don聮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 ...
There tends to be loose groups of expats that gravitate to regular haunts, it's easy to join in. They are a mixed bunch and range from new-age consciousness to angry old men, and sometimes a little tolerance is required, but it can be really ... Read More
Band tour in the Kingdom
Graham Cain is promoting live music and I expect would be happy to help. https://www.facebook.com/grazzacain?fref=ts He recently formed classic rock band The G.C. Riders and play at Beach Road Hotel, Beer Garden (Sih. Square) and Chivas Club in ... Read More
New members of the Cambodia forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cambodia forum? Don聮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 ...
There are good vets, when you come, ask on Facebook locals and expats living in Phnom Penh page. One major employment site is bongthom.com International sites like Devex and reliefweb have Cambo jobs. Read More
Recommended realtors / estate agents by ChrisC55
Hi all, I'm coming to PP in November and I'm looking to rent an apartment for 5-6 months. Though I'm doing quite a bit of research, I'd really appreciate some feedback on a few issues. A good reliable agent with no rip offs. I have ...
Crispian Knowles at SEAPS is a reasonable agent. They're on Facebook and web. Read More
English Expat considering a move to Cambodia, a few questions.... by Rob321
Hi All Well done on a great forum with lots of useful information I have found out already. But I have a few questions though, which if someone could help would be very useful. I am a semi retired English guy in my 40's who has a reasonable ...
From http://www.laos-guide-999.com/laos-and-cambodia-tourist-visa-for-srilankan-pasport-holder.html Feb 21, 2016 Cambodia Visa on Arrival by: Aravinth Ramalingam I'm writing this from Siem Reap airport in Cambodia. Actually Cambodian visa ... Read More
English Expat considering a move to Cambodia, a few questions.... by Rob321
Hi All Well done on a great forum with lots of useful information I have found out already. But I have a few questions though, which if someone could help would be very useful. I am a semi retired English guy in my 40's who has a reasonable ...
I second the advice already given. Never get a tourist visa. I would expect that getting a visa in advance for your partner could be done through the nearest embassy (New Delhi?) using DHL/FedEx. Unless you expect to travel back and forth, you ... Read More
New members of the Cambodia forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cambodia forum? Don聮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 ...
Well, it's not a fun city for pedestrians and even less so for wheelchairs. Sidewalks are generally blocked to free access, and there are few smooth level frontages, through most businesses have no step at the front door. Few buildings have ... Read More
New to Phnom Penh, Looking to meet new friends! by hmanh
Hello all! I'll be moving to PP next week for work and needless to say I'm ecstatic! I love SE Asia for some reason...I've lived in Vietnam for a year and the Philippines for about 6 years. I've heard many good things about PP. All ...
Maybe I'll try and work out when people are arriving and invite them then Read More
New to Phnom Penh, Looking to meet new friends! by hmanh
Hello all! I'll be moving to PP next week for work and needless to say I'm ecstatic! I love SE Asia for some reason...I've lived in Vietnam for a year and the Philippines for about 6 years. I've heard many good things about PP. All ...
Tonle Khmer is cheap and overlooks the river just north of FCC and the pizza restaurants, south of Kwest and next to Daughters of Cambodia Visitor Centre. No-one else expressed interest yet.. Read More
New members of the Cambodia forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cambodia forum? Don聮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 ...
How about a Phnom Penh meet-up Saturday afternoon by the river? Tonle Khmer near FCC at 4pm on 17 September anyone? Read More
New to Phnom Penh, Looking to meet new friends! by hmanh
Hello all! I'll be moving to PP next week for work and needless to say I'm ecstatic! I love SE Asia for some reason...I've lived in Vietnam for a year and the Philippines for about 6 years. I've heard many good things about PP. All ...
To me, original post shows 12 August and latest reply 12 September. Anyone interested in meeting up? If so, Thursday night? Saturday afternoon? Read More
New to Phnom Penh, Looking to meet new friends! by hmanh
Hello all! I'll be moving to PP next week for work and needless to say I'm ecstatic! I love SE Asia for some reason...I've lived in Vietnam for a year and the Philippines for about 6 years. I've heard many good things about PP. All ...
Myself, NGO and business management Read More
New to Phnom Penh, Looking to meet new friends! by hmanh
Hello all! I'll be moving to PP next week for work and needless to say I'm ecstatic! I love SE Asia for some reason...I've lived in Vietnam for a year and the Philippines for about 6 years. I've heard many good things about PP. All ...
Hey, how's it going? Settling in? Feel free to message if you need anything... Read More
Good Beer in Phnom Penh?
Not craft beer, but Meta house have a range of imported beers, currently a list of Belgian beer on the specials. Close to Munich.. Cervesia Craft Brewhouses another, on tap in a dozen restaurants. ... Read More
TESOL certified. Can i get an English teacher job? by Happyteacherfromph
Hi everyone. I am new here. I am still in Manila, Philippines but I am going to Cambodia at the end of the month. I am an ESL teacher here in my home country. I have been teaching English for more than 8 years. I am a TESOL certified. But I ...
Certainly I have friends who teach without a degree. The least qualified has the highest salary!! Schools will vary on policy. Read More
Moving to PP this week! by Kawehierin
Hi all, I have been planning to move to PP since September with my boyfriend because of a job opportunity. Our friends from America opened a restaurant with their cousin who lives in PP and offered me a bar managing position. We get there on Sunday ...
If your partner has a halfway reasonable salary then the cost of rent and living will be covered, so don't panic. Many people live here on very modest pensions, well under $1000 per month. You will have time to seek out work. Bar manager jobs ... Read More
Hello everyone! by kreeler
Hi, My name is Kyle Reeler. I am about to embark on the biggest journey of my life! I was born and raised in south Africa and am employed as fire fighter. For the past 5 years. In July I will be coming over to Cambodia for good! Well I hope! I am ...
Any questions, just ask :-) Read More
seeking khmer tutor who can speak english
(Moderated: Please recommend in Cambodia business directory) I am not advertising a business, so pls private msg me for my personal recommendation of a tutor Read More
Looking for female khymer to teach expat female khymer language
I have passed your request on to a highly skilled teacher, Pok Samnang. Read More
house cleaner
I can ask a friend of mine if she is interested. She has experience and good English Read More
PP meet up 17 Aug 2013 by 1Helio
Hi Since quite a few people asked about a expat meetup in Phnom Penh. here's my suggestion: This Saturday 17 August 2013. [b]6 pm[/b] dinner at Samakay (http://yp.com.kh/listings/kh47183-samaky-restaurant) near Wat Lan ka for those who are ...
Anyone up for a drink 30 August? Or sometime soon...? Read More
Mid- week hook up! by nuala
Hi everyone! We thought it had been a while since we had an official 大咖福利影院 meet up (mohitos optional!) so this Wednesday at Setsara will be about time we had one! It is also the weekly acoustic sessions night so there is guaranteed good music. ...
Anyone interested in meeting the next 2 weeks (29 August to 7 Sept)? Read More
Doing business in Cambodia by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Cambodia? Is it complicated to register a company in Cambodia? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Cambodia? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with ...
Foreign investors money is welcome in Cambodia, sometimes the investor ends up leaving and the money stays ;-) Its all about who is getting a good share of the profits locally - jealousy is a curse. You will need to cultivate relationships with ... Read More
cleaning services in phnom penh by cchaudoin
I want to hire someone to clean my house once a week. Does anyone know of a good and honest person? Also, how much is the average rate?? I asked a Khmer person and they told me $4 a day. That seems low, but I'm not sure.
Hi, I can recommend Sarom - if she is too busy she may know someone. The people I know get around $150pw for a 40 hour week, so this is just under $4 per hour, not day. In Ratanakiri I paid $30 a month for 3 hours 3 days a week, which is closer ... Read More
Meeting up for drinks on Friday.Anyone want to join us? by nikkinik
Hi there everyone, My friends and I are meeting up for drinks this coming Friday the 18th at Touk which is opp the FCC at riverside, and we would like to welcome any expats who would like to join us.Most of the people who will be there are all ...
If I'm not out of town ... see you there Read More
looking to meet new friends in HCMC by Mr saigon
Hi everyone, I fairly new to the city and havent made that many friends outside my workplace, lucikly the people at my wok are all very cool. Im into travel, trying new things and getting out of HCMC and exploring the country. Im a 24 year old ...
Anyone like to meet up in District 1 for drinks Friday 23 Dec? Read More
Meeting up for drinks on Friday.Anyone want to join us? by nikkinik
Hi there everyone, My friends and I are meeting up for drinks this coming Friday the 18th at Touk which is opp the FCC at riverside, and we would like to welcome any expats who would like to join us.Most of the people who will be there are all ...
Any plans for the next one? Read More
meeting new people by Ivory
Hi, I am an Italian girl. 27 years old. I have been living in Phnom Penh for about 3 months so far and I am planning to stay in Cambodia for a while. I spent the last two years in Madagascar, where there are only French people, and I am currently ...
How about between Christmas and January 10 sometime? Read More
Can I believe this lady? by John Birth
Hi, I was in Phnom Penh recently for holidays. I have a good running business in Europe. After 20 years of hard work I decided to slow things down a little. So I tough why not start up something in Cambodia (just to stay busy)and enjoy live in this ...
Thank you Samrit ... yes, it is not about getting upset, people do what they do for many reasons, and many Khmae are in hard circumstances, it is best to move on and not contribute to building these situations by getting caught up in it. Read More
Can I believe this lady? by John Birth
Hi, I was in Phnom Penh recently for holidays. I have a good running business in Europe. After 20 years of hard work I decided to slow things down a little. So I tough why not start up something in Cambodia (just to stay busy)and enjoy live in this ...
I have recently lived 2.5 years in Cambodia and seen a bit of this ... my advice is shrug and move on. A good rule of thumb is "What would I think if she lived in Berlin, I barely knew her and I got this story?" Read More
Moving to Cambodia - need some general info (insurance, bank, taxes..) by Plutotheplanet
Hello! I'm a slovenian citizen and I wish to move to Phnom Penh. I had an interest in Asia probably since I saw the first Jackie Chan movie. Now I have the funds to make the move and I already know about the business visa, but I still need more ...
Power: The most common plug is the North American twin parallel (2 flat ungrounded pins - NEMA 1-15). Most sockets though are multi-plug that accept twin parallel and twin round 4mm (CEE 7/16 Europlug). These sockets will also accept twin round ... Read More