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New members of the Cambodia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 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 your ...
You are going to miss the floods. Read More
Which SE Asian country is most suitable for a visa run? by godsontn
I鈥檓 currently in Vietnam and my visa would be expiring in no distant time. A friend did a border run into Cambodia & the entire process was short, convenient and cheap ($150). She is from UK. However, when I wanted to use same agency, they ...
This seems normal as not all countries are valid for all purpose. Read More
Exporting a car by F@L123
Hello, Looking at cars here and noticed that the prices for new ones are pretty good. But in that case I want to bring it home with me. Has anyone in here tried bringing a car home? Any info or suggestions on where to start looking for info on that ...
@F@L123Yes we know where your home is :) Read More
Expensive doctor by David lulli
Can someone let me know if is correct the price for a check from a doctor in Phnom Penh I'm currently in Phnom Phen with my Cambodian girlfriend she had some stomach problemswe went to a doctor who did a blood test and gave her 2 drips of mineral ...
Can someone let me know if is correct the price for a check from a doctor in Phnom Penh I'm currently in Phnom Phen with my Cambodian girlfriend she had some stomach problems we went to a doctor who did a blood test and gave her 2 drips of mineral ... Read More
Operation costs by Village287
My 44 year old Cambodian wife might need to have a hysterectomy, does anyone know the cost in a public hospital in Phnom Penh or would it be cheaper with better treatment in Vietnam.
Thailand is way better but not close to free. Medical for Cambodians in cambodia is nearly free but you get what you pay for Read More
Watch repair - Siem Reap by zeubie
Hi Everyone,Does anyone know of a place in Siem Reap where I can replace the band on a watch?Thanks for any advice you can offer.
Is this for real? Any shop selling watches will bend over backwards to get you a new band. Even street market sellers. Read More
Waste Management in Cambodia by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As an expat in Cambodia, waste management can often pose challenges and requires an understanding of local standards and regulations. Understanding local practices is essential for environmental compliance and seamless integration ...
Waste is burned. Batteries burned old oil burned.. not my idea but we live a hour from a city and even in phnom penh the trash is piled high and not recycled. You should start a recycling plant and get funding from some environmental group. Read More
What birthday gift for my young Khmer girlfriend ? by Fred Cambo
Hello,She is 22, soon 23, from a rural area in Kratie, I am a bit older (secret), from Europe, resident in Cambodia since 2019, our relationship is still new but it is starting to build up nicely (very nicely in fact), while we of course not live ...
@astashanYes a new motorbike a vacation and a photoalbum Read More
Disgusted with the system by Village287
After mentoring at great expense a smart girl from a very poor family to go to university and after 4 years of hard work she finished top of her class and received her teaching degree, a private school in Phnom Penh snapped her up and she commenced ...
@Village287Of course mistake to be a teacher, its a profession done for gratification not salary. Now become a private teacher later on to get good pay. Read More
Cost of living in Cambodia in 2024 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As every year, we invite you to share your experience regarding the cost of living in Cambodia, and if possible, in the specific region or city where you live. This will help members who are planning to relocate in ...
@Cheryl Hi I gave a $1000 a month for cost of living in Phnom Penh, which is unfair and limited, So I have been in PP 10 years, British male, Khmer femail, both retired, no drink, no smoke, live in daun Penh, These are our costs now, we own a ... Read More
Amazon/Interflora equiv in Cambodia by Moxy1311
Is there an equivalent to Amazon etc in Cambodia?I have struggled to find anything that I can use to send gifts etc to my GF who lives in Phnom Pehn.I live in the UK so short of sending her cash and saying buy yourself something nice.... would be ...
@Moxy131 send with ria or some other means the seller takes? Khmer24.com saves me loads on everything from flowers to cars. Never bought dead flowers in cambodia tho. Read More
Amazon/Interflora equiv in Cambodia by Moxy1311
Is there an equivalent to Amazon etc in Cambodia?I have struggled to find anything that I can use to send gifts etc to my GF who lives in Phnom Pehn.I live in the UK so short of sending her cash and saying buy yourself something nice.... would be ...
@Moxy1311Duh send flowers to her work. Khmer24 has loads of online sellers. Maybe to late n Read More
New members of the Cambodia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 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 your ...
@toni345thWhat is p/a per year? Per annual? Read More
Planning to visit a lady I've met online by pf flyer
Hello,I'm Patrick from the US.聽 I'm planning on visiting shortly to meet a Cambodian woman I met online.聽 I'm 66, she's 38.聽 She's very enthusiastic to meet me after a few weeks of conversation.聽 I've read some of the posts聽 ...
@pf flyerYou click for now but how old do you expect to be in good health running around? Read More
Planning to visit a lady I've met online by pf flyer
Hello,I'm Patrick from the US.聽 I'm planning on visiting shortly to meet a Cambodian woman I met online.聽 I'm 66, she's 38.聽 She's very enthusiastic to meet me after a few weeks of conversation.聽 I've read some of the posts聽 ...
@pf flyerWell 66 is to old for a 38 year old sorry. But hope you have fun. Can't get a k1 visa so I guess u can figure something else out.. Read More
Planning to visit a lady I've met online by pf flyer
Hello,I'm Patrick from the US.聽 I'm planning on visiting shortly to meet a Cambodian woman I met online.聽 I'm 66, she's 38.聽 She's very enthusiastic to meet me after a few weeks of conversation.聽 I've read some of the posts聽 ...
@pf flyerWell how long did you know her before you went? Never video chat before? Sorry if you did say this. Sounds super cool except not being grateful but did sound genuine. My wife asked me to marry her and had 30 family members come interview me ... 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 ...
@dcoulthurst1200 a year with 2000$ Co pay.. Read More
Car import taxes calculation by Saiff101-
Hi everyone, I am looking to import a car into Cambodia, however, I just am not able to calculate the customs, tried contacting the custom department but they don't speak English (Also am not in Cambodia right now). Can any please help me know ...
@toni345thWell I'm less stressed in my own car then with me and my possesions in a random tuktuk. But the people in this thread didn't come here for them to be told to take a taxi hahahaha. Nice cars btw I'd be scared to drive a Ferrari in cambodia ... Read More
Car import taxes calculation by Saiff101-
Hi everyone, I am looking to import a car into Cambodia, however, I just am not able to calculate the customs, tried contacting the custom department but they don't speak English (Also am not in Cambodia right now). Can any please help me know ...
@BattamBosshttps://web.archive.org/web/20190113021018/http://www.customs.gov.kh/outline-of-law-on-customs/duties-and-taxes/ Read More
Car import taxes calculation by Saiff101-
Hi everyone, I am looking to import a car into Cambodia, however, I just am not able to calculate the customs, tried contacting the custom department but they don't speak English (Also am not in Cambodia right now). Can any please help me know ...
@toni345thI love driving my 4runner 4x4 in phnom penh. Sure there are stop lights but riding in a tuktuk and shopping would be insane for me. It's so fun to pay someone a few bucks to watch your vehicle while you go in a store etc and i enjoy the ... 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 ...
@alby2111 the only way you are spending that much eating out is you are accross the street from ankor wat or some other high end resort area. I can get room service for lower price than you are saying. One thing that is more expensive is security. ... Read More
Face Masks--- by deebee123
I gather there are no longer Covid restrictions in Cambodia. But is everyone still voluntarily wearing face masks similar to what's happening in Thailand and Vietnam? To what extent is Cambodia still "masked-up?" (Hoping this thread doesn't become a ...
@JoeKhmer you do read I said nose and eyes? I'm sure you got covid with no symptoms unless you are a recluse. Name one outbreak that was caused from food? Sorry you can't. I'm a Dr what is your medical experience? Nice argument but no need to ... Read More
Face Masks--- by deebee123
I gather there are no longer Covid restrictions in Cambodia. But is everyone still voluntarily wearing face masks similar to what's happening in Thailand and Vietnam? To what extent is Cambodia still "masked-up?" (Hoping this thread doesn't become a ...
@JoeKhmer you realize you don't get covid from your hands and food. Unless you rub your eyes with your food etc. Otherwise food outbreaks would have been super common and huge trace alerts back to where people had eaten. I don't care about washing ... Read More
Face Masks--- by deebee123
I gather there are no longer Covid restrictions in Cambodia. But is everyone still voluntarily wearing face masks similar to what's happening in Thailand and Vietnam? To what extent is Cambodia still "masked-up?" (Hoping this thread doesn't become a ...
@hdgh29 well I was never stupid enough to not wear a full face helmet so it was always funny to me. But my cousins always wore the masks and thought if themselves as higher class wearing it I believe. ;) (buy a real helmet unless you want no face ... Read More
Face Masks--- by deebee123
I gather there are no longer Covid restrictions in Cambodia. But is everyone still voluntarily wearing face masks similar to what's happening in Thailand and Vietnam? To what extent is Cambodia still "masked-up?" (Hoping this thread doesn't become a ...
Before covid people thought they are fancy and would wear face mask for pollution amd dirt when then travel on motorbikes etc 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 ...
@woodhy I drive my hilux and 4runner everyday and no issues.im only scared in terrible weather at night when motorbikes are going the wrong side of the road straight at you with out headlights.聽 *** worst case is if you have no registration no ... Read More
Do Khmer girls have multiple boyfriends? by Moxy1311
I have been talking with and met a khmer girl. I met her family the last time I was in the country and got permission from her parents to be her boyfriend which I believe is the custom. I am 56 (today) and she is 33/34 never been married. Things got ...
@Philroth ya no such thing as love... so smart of you. Your chances of divorce with a usa woman is 20x greater. My wife loves me to death and would do anything for me. She never had a bf before me. Never kissed another man. Loves me so much and has ... Read More
Do Khmer girls have multiple boyfriends? by Moxy1311
I have been talking with and met a khmer girl. I met her family the last time I was in the country and got permission from her parents to be her boyfriend which I believe is the custom. I am 56 (today) and she is 33/34 never been married. Things got ...
@Moxy1311 are you not to old to get the k1 visa? Sounds like she wants you to ask. My wife asked me and had never had a bf or even hugged a man before. But she was 24 and I was 32. She had 30 of her family come interview me kinda. Why don't you just ... Read More
Healthcare in Cambodia by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Cambodia ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Cambodia? Thanks in advance for sharing ...
@auntyskitchen*** Read More