John (Big John) Newman-Lawes
@BigJohnBKK
Australian expat in Cambodia
Forum posts
34
Contacts
4
About me
Australian
Lives in Kampot
Speaks English, basic Thai
Registration: 07 August 2013
Your best business development ideas in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hi everyone, As a foreign entrepreneur, launching a business in Cambodia is a fantastic project and an exciting challenge. Some ideas are likely to succeed. Some others are promising but may not work as well as intended. In your opinion, what ...
Deposit a minimum a $10,000 into my account and we can start talking. Read More
Life in Sihanoukville by ancientpathos
Greetings, I have visited PP and SR. I enjoy living near the ocean in Vietnam and I am thinking about moving to Sihanoukville. What can I expect in regards to housing, food and entertainment. I am retired, would like to keep my expenses at under ...
I to got on well with and was more accepted by many local Cambodians than many of the s***of the Earth expats that Sihanoukville seems to attract. And there seemed to be less crime in and around Victory Hill than down at Orcheauteal. I guess people ... Read More
Life in Sihanoukville by ancientpathos
Greetings, I have visited PP and SR. I enjoy living near the ocean in Vietnam and I am thinking about moving to Sihanoukville. What can I expect in regards to housing, food and entertainment. I am retired, would like to keep my expenses at under ...
I admit I made a mistake. I wasn't aware of how bad Sihanoukville was. I still have a business in Kampot. I still have other ideas and projects I will persue in Kampot. I won't be making the same mistake again and pardon me if I choose to ... Read More
Life in Sihanoukville by ancientpathos
Greetings, I have visited PP and SR. I enjoy living near the ocean in Vietnam and I am thinking about moving to Sihanoukville. What can I expect in regards to housing, food and entertainment. I am retired, would like to keep my expenses at under ...
Those looking to prey on the unware will always play down any risks and crime. Read More
Tips for getting your first job in Cambodia
Stop looking for employment in Cambodia, unless you are already independently wealthy and just looking to kill some time. Salaries are so low in Cambodia you will barely make enough to live, let alone to be able to travel outside the country Read More
Life in Sihanoukville by ancientpathos
Greetings, I have visited PP and SR. I enjoy living near the ocean in Vietnam and I am thinking about moving to Sihanoukville. What can I expect in regards to housing, food and entertainment. I am retired, would like to keep my expenses at under ...
No hostess bars, no casinos. Only a couple of late night venues. Only about 400 expats in the whole are, many of which are involved in farming. There is more to do during the day around Kampot, than in Sihanoukville. I now have a food stall ... Read More
Life in Sihanoukville by ancientpathos
Greetings, I have visited PP and SR. I enjoy living near the ocean in Vietnam and I am thinking about moving to Sihanoukville. What can I expect in regards to housing, food and entertainment. I am retired, would like to keep my expenses at under ...
I've now been in Kampot for 6 months after having spent 3 years in Sihanoukville, trying to run an honest business, I now refer to AKA Snooky as Sleaze-Slime-Scam'n'Scumville. I lost a lot of money in Sihanoukville, where to make ... Read More
visa when i arrive by pattayafuni
so i do not have to do any thing , im planning to go to thailand and then go to cambodia i can get my visa when i get to the border, for 1 year stay,and whats the diffrents in a buisness visa
I've boarded numersous planes and flown into Thailand with no on-going ticket. It's all a scam by the airlines to sell you tickets you won't use and/or loose on when trying to get a refund. All you need to do on arrival is tell Thai ... Read More
International transfers
Hi Richard, I still have a NAB account. email me and we'll talk. Big John Read More
Life in Sihanoukville by ancientpathos
Greetings, I have visited PP and SR. I enjoy living near the ocean in Vietnam and I am thinking about moving to Sihanoukville. What can I expect in regards to housing, food and entertainment. I am retired, would like to keep my expenses at under ...
We'll have you Hash House Harriering soon. Happy New Year Read More
Life in Sihanoukville by ancientpathos
Greetings, I have visited PP and SR. I enjoy living near the ocean in Vietnam and I am thinking about moving to Sihanoukville. What can I expect in regards to housing, food and entertainment. I am retired, would like to keep my expenses at under ...
Hi David, glad to hear you've made it back and I hope all goes well with the surgery. We're still here and things are picking up, even if Soriya isn't handling the presure well. It's not easy to find good Cambodian staff and/or an investor who is ... Read More
Life in Sihanoukville by ancientpathos
Greetings, I have visited PP and SR. I enjoy living near the ocean in Vietnam and I am thinking about moving to Sihanoukville. What can I expect in regards to housing, food and entertainment. I am retired, would like to keep my expenses at under ...
Just saying "Hi". Sihanoukville can and does attract some of the scum of the Earth. Not the sort of interest many people are looking for. Read More
Top hiring sectors in Sihanoukville
Looking to work for free or next to nothing, then there are a multitude of opportunities. There are jobs available in the tourist industry, during the high season, Dec - April, but they disappear soon after. Starting/running your own business can ... Read More
I'm moving there! by meamop
Hi! I'm moving to Phnom Penh at the end of August and I'm excited! I've been applying to jobs but nothing yet, and I'm planning on finding a place once I get there. Any advice for what to do on my first few days there would be great! Thanks!
I'm sure the likes of Hun Sen would disagree with you on your statement that "everyone in Cambodia is poor". The country is rife with con-men and scam artists, some of which are facing prosecution and/or jail terms elsewhere. Tourist visas can be ... Read More
I'm moving there! by meamop
Hi! I'm moving to Phnom Penh at the end of August and I'm excited! I've been applying to jobs but nothing yet, and I'm planning on finding a place once I get there. Any advice for what to do on my first few days there would be great! Thanks!
There's no need for any letter. Business visas can be obtained by paying an extra $5 at the airport or at a border crossing. Pardon me of I say, "I can feel some sort scam coming on" Read More
I'm moving there! by meamop
Hi! I'm moving to Phnom Penh at the end of August and I'm excited! I've been applying to jobs but nothing yet, and I'm planning on finding a place once I get there. Any advice for what to do on my first few days there would be great! Thanks!
Spend the weekend in Sihanoukville , chil-axn Read More
Places to visit in Sihanoukville
If you'd like to see parts of Sihanoukville and surrounds that tourists don't get to see and get a little exercise, you might want to consider pissarpitating in a Hash facebook.com/hhhsnooky Read More
Sihanoukville - Looking for private german teacher
[moderated: no free ad on the forum pls.] Read More
6th Annual Sihanoukvill Poker Run - Sat 24th August 2014 - fun for all
6th Annual Sihanoukvillle Poker Run - Sat 24th August 2014 - fun for all Starts at 1pm at the Coolabah Hotel see https://www. facebook.com/groups/446692795419076/ for more information Read More
Considering Sihanoukville by motoguzzibob
Hi I have little knowledge of Sihanoukville. I've been only to Phnom Penh and Siam Reap. I have been to Thailand (all over) many times, often Pattaya. I understand that Sihanoukville is a more genteel, relaxed Pattaya. There is a night life (with ...
There are a few hostess bars in Sihanoukville, but nothing like Pattaya. There's cheaper alcohol and more affordable food. There are some very nice people in Sihanoukville, but like everywhere, you have to think on your feet and not take everyone ... Read More
Sihanoukville - Looking for private german teacher
[moderated: please recommend in the business directory] Read More
I'm moving there! by meamop
Hi! I'm moving to Phnom Penh at the end of August and I'm excited! I've been applying to jobs but nothing yet, and I'm planning on finding a place once I get there. Any advice for what to do on my first few days there would be great! Thanks!
You could look on bongthom.com I'd imagine there are possibly more opportunities for a qualified nurse. Read More
Opening a bank account in Cambodia by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Cambodia ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Cambodia ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services ...
There are banks that can/will open an account with nothing more than a passport and you will get an ATM Card. Acledia, who I bank with, required my passport and accepted a copy of my lease, which had been signed by the village cheif, to open an ... Read More
life in combodia
Compared to some places it is safe, compared to the Police State that Australia has become, it is very, very free. Camboians acn be some of the nicest, friendliest, honest, sincere and uneducated people around. Then there is corruption/paying for ... Read More
Female looking for a live-in child caregiver job in Cambodia by lyliachek
Female looking for a live-in child caregiver job in Cambodia. I am from Canada I have over 10 years of child care experience ranging from new-born to 10. Language spoken: French, English and a tiny bit of Cambodian Excellent references and ...
Khmer/Cambodian Nannies earn $50-80 per month, Bank employess might make $250 per month, as may native speakers, teaching English. How much were you hoping to earn? Read More
Best Coastal Town To Live by elusiverick
What are hoping for some recommendations on a good size coastal town to consider living. We are a mature married couple thinking about Cambodia for an retirement destination. She is a teacher are an Auslan interprete he in an electronics technician ...
There aren't all that many coastal towns and the ones there are, are not all that big. The cost of living is cheap, and the incomes are very low. The coastal towns are very,very seasonal. You are more likely to find employment in Phnom Penh, than ... Read More
I'm moving there! by meamop
Hi! I'm moving to Phnom Penh at the end of August and I'm excited! I've been applying to jobs but nothing yet, and I'm planning on finding a place once I get there. Any advice for what to do on my first few days there would be great! Thanks!
What sort of work are you looking for? How much money do you expect/need? If you don't have any money saved, you could find Phnom Penh and the rest of Cambodia a very unforgiving place. Read More
Is it a good time to visit now?
It's been a bit wet here in Sihanoukville, but it's still 26-28C when it rains, and it doesn't flood here. I think now is a great time to visit Sihanoukville, Cambodia. I really don't think the little bit of flooding that's been happening elsewhere ... Read More
how to make money in Cambodia by buckshot
I am moving to Cambodia in late October. i am trying to come up with ideas. for business or way to make money in cambodia. any ideas. I am open to living anywhere in cambodia. buckshot
[Moderated: Post your advert in the Business partners classifieds in Cambodia section.] Read More