marukai47
American expat in Cambodia
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About me
American
Lives in Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh
Registration: 06 April 2016
Being Gay in India
I just came back to the US from Phnom Pehn Cambodia. I spent 6 months in Cambodia teaching English. It's a beautiful city with it's ancient temples and flora and fauna; however Cambodia has an extremely dark past. There is almost no medical ... Read More
Cost of living in Cambodia - 2017 by Priscilla
Hello, Before moving to Cambodia, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices ...
I was living on street 21 near AEON Mall. My rent was 220, but the end result was $266. I can never live there again. The destitute of so many Cambodians made me a bit emotional, coupled with the HIV/AIDS problem. The U.N. Needs to gut the Hun Sen ... Read More
Why is Pochetong Airport so LAME?
In all my years of traveling... I have yet to experience an Airport that has a final flight between 8-9 and closes at 11pm. Most if not all stay open 24/7. Are they afraid of the gangs coming into the airport? I bet the gangs in Baltimore and NYC ... Read More
Speaking Khmer in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Khmer is essential for a successful integration in Cambodia. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Khmer? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
Speak Thai or Lao. They love it and you get local pricing Read More
Tuk Tuk From Aeon "21st" to Airport. How Much by marukai47
As the title states. How much am I looking at for a Tuk to the Airport at the wee hours of the morning say 3 am. My flight leaves on the 13th, but I was out of the current apartment on the 11th. How much for a 5.7 mile "google map ...
Is there an app for the metered tuks? droid or apple i have 4 devices Read More
Speaking Khmer in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Khmer is essential for a successful integration in Cambodia. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Khmer? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
I know more Thai than Khmer. It's a better language, harder, but you can communicate with Lao people since the language is somewhat like Portuguese to Spanish or Irish Gaelic to Scottish Gaelic. Read More
Tuk Tuk From Aeon "21st" to Airport. How Much
As the title states. How much am I looking at for a Tuk to the Airport at the wee hours of the morning say 3 am. My flight leaves on the 13th, but I was out of the current apartment on the 11th. How much for a 5.7 mile "google map ... Read More
Speaking Khmer in Cambodia by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking Khmer is essential for a successful integration in Cambodia. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak Khmer? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
No...... It's dangerous. The medical sucks and the corruption is just crazy. I saw a Moto driver get into a crash with a car. Blood all over the road. Honestly. I cried..... I'm leaving it's way to dangerous here. Read More
EXNET TAXI APP? by patricksully
Has anyone tried out the uber type taxi app (EXNET) yet? Questions: Prices? Fast? Safe? Reliable?
does anyone have a referral code? Read More
Abandoning a Rental before rent is due.
As the title states. I want to leave my rental, or rather I must because I am flying back to New York for a job that pertains to my degree. I'm tired of the language barrier and the son and daughter speak broken English, which I can relate to ... Read More
Just moved into apt unknown feeling HELP! by marukai47
So as the title states. I left doing hotels and found something on Khmer24. I checked the places out and all looks good. My rent is $220, but the place has no washer "no biggie" I can hand wash in a basin by hand, and dry on the balcony ...
A Dear Friend Payed for my flight back to New York. I'm looking at abandoning my current apartment because rent is not due. The deposit is chump change, and because I was offered a Computational Biology AkA BIO Informatics Job. I should have ... Read More
The Club Scene. Heart of Darkness, Pontoon, Blue Chilli by marukai47
What is everyones preference when it comes to going out to party? I spent NYE watching Lady Boys at ***. BTW I'm not str8 guy, but I enjoy all facets of enjoyable venues. I haven't been pleased with ***. There are way too many pay boys and ...
I Still have plans on getting out, but I need to find a family member with the fund do a one way back to JFK. I will say... I have fallen in love with the country in the sense of the chaotic lawlessness of Phnom Pehn. I saw a Bently doing over 100 ... Read More
The Club Scene. Heart of Darkness, Pontoon, Blue Chilli
What is everyones preference when it comes to going out to party? I spent NYE watching Lady Boys at ***. BTW I'm not str8 guy, but I enjoy all facets of enjoyable venues. I haven't been pleased with ***. There are way too many pay boys and ... Read More
I've had enough of Cambodia. I booked my return flight by marukai47
As the title states. I'm through with this country. There's too many scams and tonight was the straw that broke the camels back when someone on a moto took my phone. I come here to spend money and this is what happens? No Thanks. I'll ...
Landlord corruption. Look at all the crazy threads on Khmer 440 Read More
Just moved into apt unknown feeling HELP! by marukai47
So as the title states. I left doing hotels and found something on Khmer24. I checked the places out and all looks good. My rent is $220, but the place has no washer "no biggie" I can hand wash in a basin by hand, and dry on the balcony ...
There's AC. I guess there must be a misunderstanding in my initial post... What creeps me out now is that my landlord is sifting through my trash. I mean REALLY? What is he looking for needles as if I'm some meth/heroin junkie? I've ... Read More
Just moved into apt unknown feeling HELP! by marukai47
So as the title states. I left doing hotels and found something on Khmer24. I checked the places out and all looks good. My rent is $220, but the place has no washer "no biggie" I can hand wash in a basin by hand, and dry on the balcony ...
Hi Twin, I do have a separate meter for my electricity. It is at a complete standstill because the hot water heater in the bathroom blew some fuse that shuts all of the power off in the entire apartment. This is the second time this has happened; ... Read More
Just moved into apt unknown feeling HELP!
So as the title states. I left doing hotels and found something on Khmer24. I checked the places out and all looks good. My rent is $220, but the place has no washer "no biggie" I can hand wash in a basin by hand, and dry on the balcony ... Read More
Cheap Citrus Plants and Gardening supplies.
Where can these be found? I saw an orange tree in AEON but now it's gone :( :(. There's planters at AEON, but no Soil Read More
I've had enough of Cambodia. I booked my return flight by marukai47
As the title states. I'm through with this country. There's too many scams and tonight was the straw that broke the camels back when someone on a moto took my phone. I come here to spend money and this is what happens? No Thanks. I'll ...
True... The US is very corrupt; especially with Donal Trump. Russia and China also top the list. But this article blows my mind http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/inside-hun-familys-business-empire Read More
I've had enough of Cambodia. I booked my return flight by marukai47
As the title states. I'm through with this country. There's too many scams and tonight was the straw that broke the camels back when someone on a moto took my phone. I come here to spend money and this is what happens? No Thanks. I'll ...
You think this is normal corruption to the likes of the US http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/inside-hun-familys-business-empireNo one wants to talk about the link I posted? It's pretty serious, yet I hear crickets.... Read More
Using a 1 year Multi Entry Cambodian Visa for TEFL Thailand
As the title of this thread suggest. I am beginning to get tired of Cambodia, but I renewed my Visa to a 1 year with multiple entry to other ASEAN nations. I basically can go to Thailand Visa exempt. Could I use this loophole to do the teaching gig ... Read More
I've had enough of Cambodia. I booked my return flight by marukai47
As the title states. I'm through with this country. There's too many scams and tonight was the straw that broke the camels back when someone on a moto took my phone. I come here to spend money and this is what happens? No Thanks. I'll ...
You think this is normal corruption to the likes of the US http://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/inside-hun-familys-business-empire Read More
I've had enough of Cambodia. I booked my return flight by marukai47
As the title states. I'm through with this country. There's too many scams and tonight was the straw that broke the camels back when someone on a moto took my phone. I come here to spend money and this is what happens? No Thanks. I'll ...
My day just got so much better, I went back to the same phone shop. Sokly, but in Kampuchea because Central Market is a smaller shop, and I already knew they had gold colored Asus Zenphones. Kampuchea had my color and the sale lady said to be ... Read More
I've had enough of Cambodia. I booked my return flight by marukai47
As the title states. I'm through with this country. There's too many scams and tonight was the straw that broke the camels back when someone on a moto took my phone. I come here to spend money and this is what happens? No Thanks. I'll ...
It's too corrupt here. Bribes galore, and confrontations when change is given in the incorrect manner. I've tried to deal with this, but the incident tonight has changed my entire view of this country. It will never progress because of the ... Read More
I've had enough of Cambodia. I booked my return flight
As the title states. I'm through with this country. There's too many scams and tonight was the straw that broke the camels back when someone on a moto took my phone. I come here to spend money and this is what happens? No Thanks. I'll ... Read More
Cambodian cooking and types of Vegetables.
I have been unable to find Thai Straw Mushrooms in Aeon market and Bamboo shoots. Do Khmer just not use these. The Vietnamese use these items along with Lao. Where are my Straw Mushrooms. I found baby corn...... No mushroom and no Bamboo. Water ... Read More
Cambodia Electricity Prices VS Other Countries. by marukai47
How does Cambodia Electricity per KW differ from other countries. I've been looking at rentals on Khmer24 and one lists .25 per KW. Is that cheap?
That's higher than here I'm from in the states. Read More
Cambodia Electricity Prices VS Other Countries. by marukai47
How does Cambodia Electricity per KW differ from other countries. I've been looking at rentals on Khmer24 and one lists .25 per KW. Is that cheap?
This is US Rates by provider http://www.mdelectricity.org/bge-electricity-rates/ Read More
Cambodia Electricity Prices VS Other Countries.
How does Cambodia Electricity per KW differ from other countries. I've been looking at rentals on Khmer24 and one lists .25 per KW. Is that cheap? Read More
Cambodia's Oddball Banks
So, someone private messaged me and come to find out... Philip Bank is owned by a super rich family from Singapore. It is Singaporean Read More
Cambodia's Oddball Banks
Has anyone used Phillip Bank, MayBank, Hong Leong? They seem odd because Acleda is everywhere along with AZN, ABA, Canadia, and Vattanac. What are these smaller banks. Hong Leong a big presence in the theater area at AEON. Are these banks any good? ... Read More
AEON Mall discount card qualifications.
But is the AEON Visa easy to get? Read More
AEON Mall discount card qualifications.
I keep getting asked if I have a card to get a discount on my grocery purchases. My assumption is that this is the AEON Gold or Purple Visa card. What is the criteria to be approved for this card? Do you have to be a Khmer national and not an expat? Read More
What is the best Mobile phone shop by marukai47
My hotel is near a mobile phone ship called Nika, but there's also Hakse, Sokly, and Nojima in Aeon mall. I'm looking at purchasing a new device, not second hand. Is haggling possible on the purchase price, or is haggling primarily reserved ...
I'm interested in the Huawei devices because their chipset is not based on Qualcomm, but it's own dubbed at Kirin processors. Just like Samsung and its in house built Exynos that is only found in certain models. Read More
The Khmer writing system. Is it difficult?
The Khmer writing system is one the the most interesting writing systems that I've come across, because of it's dependent and independent vowel symbols. Khmer from what I have read is easier to learn than the Thai writing system, which is a ... Read More
Grocery Store Experiences
I'd like to get an overall feeling of what people think of the various grocery chains in Phnom Pehn. I've only been to Aeon and Lucky so far, but I rode by a Thai Huot on the way home from Soriya Mall, which is where I had my first ... Read More
What is the best Mobile phone shop by marukai47
My hotel is near a mobile phone ship called Nika, but there's also Hakse, Sokly, and Nojima in Aeon mall. I'm looking at purchasing a new device, not second hand. Is haggling possible on the purchase price, or is haggling primarily reserved ...
The iPhone SIM unlock process is done through iTunes, but I have been unsuccessful on finding out how to do it myself. I use to do rooting on my previous Android devices, which allowed me to customize my Android devices and under clock the CPUfor ... Read More
What is the best Mobile phone shop by marukai47
My hotel is near a mobile phone ship called Nika, but there's also Hakse, Sokly, and Nojima in Aeon mall. I'm looking at purchasing a new device, not second hand. Is haggling possible on the purchase price, or is haggling primarily reserved ...
I'm already familiar with the iPhone unlock process. I need to dial *#06# to get my IMEI. This is the same for Android also. I can do it through a US unlock service online with my US Bank account Visa debit card to pay the fee for it. But it ... Read More
What is the best Mobile phone shop by marukai47
My hotel is near a mobile phone ship called Nika, but there's also Hakse, Sokly, and Nojima in Aeon mall. I'm looking at purchasing a new device, not second hand. Is haggling possible on the purchase price, or is haggling primarily reserved ...
Regarding the SMS you received from Smart about the iPhone... How are you able to get the iPhone offer you mentioned. I thought you had to be a naturalized citizen to get the installment deals. The US carriers do the same thing. I have an iPhone ... Read More
What is the best Mobile phone shop
My hotel is near a mobile phone ship called Nika, but there's also Hakse, Sokly, and Nojima in Aeon mall. I'm looking at purchasing a new device, not second hand. Is haggling possible on the purchase price, or is haggling primarily reserved ... Read More
Ordering a Cellphone and having it shipped to a Cambodian PO Box by marukai47
As the title states.... I'd like to get some feedback on what everyone thinks about this. I have come across articles that state that the postal worker will ask for you to open the package and then charge you taxes on electronics. I went to ...
There's a seller that ships using DHL is that better? Read More
Ordering a Cellphone and having it shipped to a Cambodian PO Box
As the title states.... I'd like to get some feedback on what everyone thinks about this. I have come across articles that state that the postal worker will ask for you to open the package and then charge you taxes on electronics. I went to ... Read More
Are you happy in Cambodia? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Cambodia? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...
I've only been here for 2 weeks, but I am originally from the US. I got tired of the crazy political gridlock and the rigamarole with the cost of living. I remember the good ole days when America was great and there were thriving malls and a ... Read More
I finally made it to PP. It's a world of a difference!
I made it here on the 22 of October from New York. So far I've been walking and getting a lay off the city. I've visited Wat Phnom, which was beautiful. I'm confused as to how this country works it's mailing system. Is there even a ... Read More
Feeling Surreal right now.
The school that I'll be working at is unknown. Based on the YouTube videos about TEFL in Cambodia.... I have to hand out my CV to multiple schools and hope for a call back. I'm looking at Zaman, Western International, and Beltie. Read More
The $2 bill. Is it useable in Cambodia? by marukai47
My bank USAA stocks tons of $2 bills in bundles. I'm wondering if it's ok to use this form of US currency in Cambodia.
Why does the US still print this form of currency? When I did bank deposits as a manager, I also had to get change for the registers. I once got $100 in $2 bills and the general manager was not happy. There isn't even a spot in the register ... Read More
The $2 bill. Is it useable in Cambodia?
My bank USAA stocks tons of $2 bills in bundles. I'm wondering if it's ok to use this form of US currency in Cambodia. Read More
Cambodian Business Visa hurdles. HELP!
As the title states.... I'm experiencing a hurdle at the Cambodia embassy in DC. They are requesting an invitation letter from an entity within Cambodia. Is this new? I have watched many videos on YouTube about the simplicity of obtaining a E ... Read More
Visa Questions. I know this is a bit redundant, but....
As the title states. I am moving to Cambodia on 2016/18/10. I have been diligently looking up Cambodian (E) AKA Business Visa requirements. I am near Washington, DC, so the Embassy is close by on 16th street. My Question.... Do you have to first ... Read More
Feeling Surreal right now.
I recently booked a one way to Phnom Pehn to teach English. I'm from the DC metropolitan area. Was it hard for those within this forum to adapt to living in a new country? I looked at the other ASEAN countries, but they all have strict ... Read More
Would a US downtown severely effect Malaysia/Brunei
As the title states, how would a downtown in the US economy affect ASEAN nations? It seems many have closer relationship with China such as Cambodia. The recent trends in the stock market look as though another downtown maybe likely on the horizon. Read More
Korean and Japanese Groceries in PP
As the title states. I am wondering if there is a Korean or Japanese market in PP. Being mixed with Japanese, I'll miss my Miso, Natto, and various other traditional Japanese dishes. I will embrace Khmai food, but I'll always have an itching ... Read More
Migrating to Malaysia outside of the MM2H program by marukai47
As the title states. I am looking to emigrate to Malaysia, but I am uncertain on how to proceed since I don't meet the liquid asset qualifications for MM2H program. From what I have read you must reside in Malaysia for 5 years to qualify for ...
Thailand is of interest to me, but it seems their Visa process if a bit more complex. Read More
Migrating to Malaysia outside of the MM2H program by marukai47
As the title states. I am looking to emigrate to Malaysia, but I am uncertain on how to proceed since I don't meet the liquid asset qualifications for MM2H program. From what I have read you must reside in Malaysia for 5 years to qualify for ...
Could you point me in the direction of where these Visa's can be found online? Thanks Read More
Is Witchcraft ok in Malaysia? Or Illegal?
I know much of Malaysia's population is Muslim which persecutes any form of sorcery with death as the punishment. What about Malaysia and summoning Jinns and playing with Tarot Cards? Read More
Migrating to Malaysia outside of the MM2H program by marukai47
As the title states. I am looking to emigrate to Malaysia, but I am uncertain on how to proceed since I don't meet the liquid asset qualifications for MM2H program. From what I have read you must reside in Malaysia for 5 years to qualify for ...
Is there something negative about emigrating to Malaysia? I've looked at Australia, but the process to emigrate is cumbersome among many other things such as high taxes and high rents. The cost of buying leisure items is also expensive, so ... Read More
Migrating to Malaysia outside of the MM2H program
As the title states. I am looking to emigrate to Malaysia, but I am uncertain on how to proceed since I don't meet the liquid asset qualifications for MM2H program. From what I have read you must reside in Malaysia for 5 years to qualify for ... Read More