PaulR1205
American looking for information about Cambodia
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Registration: 17 May 2022
I need a temporary address by Teton
Can someone give me advise on getting a temporary address in Bangkok. I have a non-O visa and need to open a bank account. Without an address I can鈥檛 do it. Problem is I plan to live outside of Bangkok, probably Surat Thani, but I ...
There is no way to get a 鈥渢emporary address鈥�. You will have to sign a lease for the Bangkok area. Basically you will have to pay. Now if you are going to live outside of Bangkok my guess is you will have to pay for 2 places. ... Read More
Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Thailand as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...
I use US Global mail from the States. I log in and it shows me my mail. I can have them open and scan it then I can read it or download it. Any other mail that I don鈥檛 want I have them delete it. It鈥檚 that simple for me. They can ship to ... Read More
New ER Visa extensions by mpmilestogo
I just got my new ER extension and now the extension in my passport is a small sticker with QR code. Very cool. For years it was a full page thing. Now can fit 4 or so extensions on a single page. Nice work Cambodia immigration! it took about 2.5 ...
@mpmilestogo I hadn鈥檛 talked to you in a while and happy to know you鈥檙e ok. I鈥檝e been in Thailand for 16 months now. Sold my house and got my divorce finalized 13 days after I got here on June 7 2024. Read More
I missed you all by mpmilestogo
So after an absence I returned. I live in Siem Reap. Have been here this time going on two years. Have a wonderful Khmer person to share my life with here. She puts up with me and has my respect for that. I love her very much. Life is very good to ...
@mpmilestogo I鈥檓 putting my house up for sale in January. Once it sells I鈥檒l be on a plane 45 days later. Read More
I missed you all by mpmilestogo
So after an absence I returned. I live in Siem Reap. Have been here this time going on two years. Have a wonderful Khmer person to share my life with here. She puts up with me and has my respect for that. I love her very much. Life is very good to ...
@mpmilestogo I tried to hit you up a few times man but never got a response. I鈥檓 glad that you鈥檙e ok and doing fine. Had got a little worried about you. Read More
Access to my Social Security while in Cambodia by TheDudeAbides
Hello everyone, I'm Kris from Stateside and am in the early stages of planning a Cambodian retirement, probably in Siem Reap.My first question is how would you recommend I best access my Social Security while in Cambodia?Thank you for your time.
@cbalto22 Wrong! That鈥檚 only if you鈥檙e drawing social security as a dependent. The US does pay SS to different countries except for some. As a dependent and you鈥檙e out of the country for more than 30 days, yes then it will stop ... Read More
Cambodia by GuestPoster55
Hi guys. Looking for info on retirement in Cambodia. Cost of living property to rent area's to live in. Anything else you think I might need to know
@JoeKhmer It鈥檚 my Social Security Disability paperwork showing that I鈥檓 receiving benefits as well as the amount each month. I guess that would fall under proof of pension. Read More
Xbox One video game consoles by Viamund
GreetingsGuys/GalsI am moving to Phnom Penh and I want to know if I can use my Xbox One and my old original Xbox? I was told that perhaps with a power adapter but that also, they should be used temporarily. I see Xbox One does not list Cambodia as a ...
Honestly I wouldn鈥檛 even bring it. You won鈥檛 be able to play anyone online. I鈥檓 giving mine away before I leave and buying a PlayStation 5 once I get there. PlayStation is highly supported in SE Asia. Read More
Watching US sports in Cambodia by PaulR1205
Hey guys, besides having to get a VPN which I already use, how do you guys watch the NFL or any US sports within Cambodia?
@JoeKhmer Thanks Joe. So basically be prepared to get some sleep if I鈥檓 going to get up and drink beer at 11 at night to get prepared for a 12 or 1am game. That will be brand new for me, as well as a little exciting. Read More
Watching US sports in Cambodia by PaulR1205
Hey guys, besides having to get a VPN which I already use, how do you guys watch the NFL or any US sports within Cambodia?
@mpmilestogo Hey Mike. I didn鈥檛 know Apple TV+ had tape delay options. However I did find out something good. Apple TV+ will be acquiring the NFL Sunday TV. Directv won鈥檛 have it any longer. I鈥檓 sure I will be purchasing that for ... Read More
Watching US sports in Cambodia by PaulR1205
Hey guys, besides having to get a VPN which I already use, how do you guys watch the NFL or any US sports within Cambodia?
@JoeKhmer So Joe basically you can stream a game live but it would be 12 or 1am Cambodia time when watching correct? Read More
Watching US sports in Cambodia by PaulR1205
Hey guys, besides having to get a VPN which I already use, how do you guys watch the NFL or any US sports within Cambodia?
I didn't want to start a new topic as this is as close of a topic to what I need to ask. When NFL is shown in the US, how is that sport broadcasted in Cambodia? Like, if it's shown at 1pm Eastern time, I'm sure it won't be shown at 12am Cambodia ... Read More
Arrived in Phnom Penh last night by Guestposter655
Hi all. Arrived in Phnom Penh from Seoul Inchon Korea last night on Korea Airlines. Very easy process to get Ordinary Visa. I paid an extra $5 and got the visa in the passport in 5 minutes. There were a few flights arriving close to when mine did ...
That鈥檚 great man, I鈥檓 really jealous. I鈥檓 glad your trip went entirely well. Learning from you guys how to get into Cambodia will be a breeze for me when it鈥檚 my turn. Read More
My move to Cambodia by alby2111
Hi, I have moved to Cambodia from Australia believing all the online info and the obsolete info from the move to Cambodia site and can only say one thing. Cambodia is not cheaper than Australia in many instances. If you are looking for ...
@Cutie4loveeternal2021聽I totally agree. The first thing I鈥檝e noticed was the American prices on certain products and restaurants. Mainly burger and pizza franchises. I鈥檝e just be watching the preparation of Cambodian food daily and ... Read More
Flying to Cambodia on a one-way ticket. by james.of.the.jungle
Hi all!I'm still busy planning my trip to Phnom Penh and had another question (which I don't really want to ask an embassy for obvious reasons). I am currently still on a barring order to Thailand for an overstay a while back. I have subsequently ...
@JoeKhmer聽Wow. I always thought it was minimum of $1,500. Read More
Flying to Cambodia on a one-way ticket. by james.of.the.jungle
Hi all!I'm still busy planning my trip to Phnom Penh and had another question (which I don't really want to ask an embassy for obvious reasons). I am currently still on a barring order to Thailand for an overstay a while back. I have subsequently ...
@JoeKhmer聽Right, that鈥檚 where my disability paperwork will come into play. I鈥檒l be 54 at that time. Now being under 55, I鈥檒l show paperwork then? Read More
Flying to Cambodia on a one-way ticket. by james.of.the.jungle
Hi all!I'm still busy planning my trip to Phnom Penh and had another question (which I don't really want to ask an embassy for obvious reasons). I am currently still on a barring order to Thailand for an overstay a while back. I have subsequently ...
@JoeKhmer聽Once you get there, is that when they will want to see my Social Security paperwork to see how much I get paid a month to obtain the E-visa? That鈥檚 the one I can extend for a year correct? I鈥檓 thinking that鈥檚 the ... Read More
single and over 60 wanting to retire ,is it safe by beamoore58
I would like to know if any 聽one can tell me where I can fine an area that is safe for a single female.
@thepilatesloft1聽Wow!! I didn鈥檛 know that you are in Atlanta also. It鈥檒l be maybe another year and a half for me or before I make it to Phnom Penh. Read More
Cambodia street food by PaulR1205
Hey guys, greetings. I've been watching a lot of YouTube here and especially about the street food. I have did research on the street food and I now realize they like to use a lot of organ meat, especially as it pertains to some of their soups. I ...
@Fred Cambo聽That鈥檚 good to know Fred. Do they serve food in the go go clubs also? Read More
Cambodia street food by PaulR1205
Hey guys, greetings. I've been watching a lot of YouTube here and especially about the street food. I have did research on the street food and I now realize they like to use a lot of organ meat, especially as it pertains to some of their soups. I ...
@hdgh29聽Yeah I have been noticing some of what you鈥檙e saying on You Tube. I can tell when they鈥檙e showing Siem Reap or at least I think it鈥檚 Siem Reap. Most of the time it looks like they鈥檙e in the country when I鈥檓 ... Read More
Cambodia street food by PaulR1205
Hey guys, greetings. I've been watching a lot of YouTube here and especially about the street food. I have did research on the street food and I now realize they like to use a lot of organ meat, especially as it pertains to some of their soups. I ...
@Fred Cambo聽Fred, what time does the vendors normally shut down for the night? I know some get started as early as 5:30am. Read More
Cambodia street food
Hey guys, greetings. I've been watching a lot of YouTube here and especially about the street food. I have did research on the street food and I now realize they like to use a lot of organ meat, especially as it pertains to some of their soups. I ... Read More
Watching US sports in Cambodia by PaulR1205
Hey guys, besides having to get a VPN which I already use, how do you guys watch the NFL or any US sports within Cambodia?
@JoeKhmer聽I know I鈥檒l have to get VPN but I鈥檓 trying not to have to buy like Sling TV or add Hulu+Live channels to my account. But then again it would only be just for football season anyway.聽 Read More
Watching US sports in Cambodia by PaulR1205
Hey guys, besides having to get a VPN which I already use, how do you guys watch the NFL or any US sports within Cambodia?
@JoeKhmer聽You think I could do the same with Apple TV Joe? Read More
Watching US sports in Cambodia
Hey guys, besides having to get a VPN which I already use, how do you guys watch the NFL or any US sports within Cambodia? Read More
Phone snatching in Phnom Penh by PaulR1205
Hey guys I have a question. I was researching Cambodia and it was saying how there鈥檚 some phone snatching going on there. It really didn鈥檛 pen point a main area but I鈥檓 guessing Phnom Penh. Is phone snatching actually running ...
@acmta9064聽Damn, sorry to hear that! Read More
Phone snatching in Phnom Penh by PaulR1205
Hey guys I have a question. I was researching Cambodia and it was saying how there鈥檚 some phone snatching going on there. It really didn鈥檛 pen point a main area but I鈥檓 guessing Phnom Penh. Is phone snatching actually running ...
@hdgh29聽Thanks for that info. Read More
Phone snatching in Phnom Penh
Hey guys I have a question. I was researching Cambodia and it was saying how there鈥檚 some phone snatching going on there. It really didn鈥檛 pen point a main area but I鈥檓 guessing Phnom Penh. Is phone snatching actually running ... Read More
Drinking water in Phnom Penh by PaulR1205
I wanted to find out if the tap water is ok to drink in Phnom Penh. From my research it was said that in certain areas it's not safe. Now, the second part of my question is for serviced apartments and condos. I plan on getting a condo in Phnom Penh ...
@JoeKhmer聽Thanks Joe. Read More
Drinking water in Phnom Penh
I wanted to find out if the tap water is ok to drink in Phnom Penh. From my research it was said that in certain areas it's not safe. Now, the second part of my question is for serviced apartments and condos. I plan on getting a condo in Phnom Penh ... Read More
Cost of living in Cambodia in 2022 by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in Cambodia or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their expatriation to ...
@hdgh29聽Nevermind, I just noticed you are in Siem Reap. Read More
Cost of living in Cambodia in 2022 by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in Cambodia or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their expatriation to ...
@hdgh29聽Wow!! Yes it really is!! It may just work out better just to be self insured with prices like that. Did you do all of this in Phnom Penh or did you fly to Thailand or somewhere else? As a matter of fact, how much is a flight to Thailand ... Read More
Cost of living in Cambodia in 2022 by Cheryl
Hi everyone, Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is time to take stock of the evolution of the cost of living in Cambodia or more specifically, in the region where you live. The idea is to help people get ready for their expatriation to ...
@hdgh29聽I鈥檓 glad I seen your post because I was wondering what expats did for insurance. And you鈥檙e right, I鈥檝e seen coverages up to $500+ per month. From what I鈥檝e discovered the healthcare there is pretty reasonable to ... Read More