Jan Krohn
@JanKrohn
German expat in the Netherlands
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About me
German, Married, 49 years old
Lives in Vaals, Limburg
Speaks English, German
Registration: 10 June 2011
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
Cambodia only has very few double taxation agreements, therefore, in theory, that 20% tax applies on all income you might have abroad (quite definitely pension, interest from investments, but possibly also child benefits, Google Adsense income etc. ... Read More
Which Bank for salary account
You could open an account with a credit union (for example Volksbank, Sparda Bank, Raiffeisen Bank). These institutions are owned by the collective of all customers. Once per year all customers/owners would be summoned to vote democratically on all ... Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
I don't think opinion matters with immigration issues as they won't change the facts, and it's a fact that the immigration rules differ by nationality. It's also a fact that an employment letter is not sufficient for all ... Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
This approach will only work for "westerners". If you're not a "westerner", they're not gonna issue you an E-Visa in Bavet without proof of employment. Read More
Looking to move to the Netherlands by Siiren
Hi guys, I currently live in South Africa and it has been my dream forever to move overseas. I have officially started the process and have got my cv and everything together. The next step is figuring out how to get overseas. I have been looking ...
You could work as a freelancer (eenmanzaak). No need to worry about finding a job then. I'm also in the process of registering with the chamber of commerce. So far it's been straightforward. Just find a good tax consultant to help you. He ... Read More
New members of the Netherlands forum, introduce yourselves here June to December 2017 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Netherlands forum? Dont 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 ...
Hi, My name is Jan. We're in the middle of the relocation process from Cambodia to the Netherlands. About three weeks back my wife came up with the idea to move to the Netherlands instead of Germany, so here we are!! First night in Vaals tonight ... Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
Sure you can. Whether that's advisable is a different question, as one visa extension consumes a whole page in your passport. The immigration department has become much better recently. There's really no need to use travel agencies any ... Read More
Hepatitis C treatment ? by zmth
Anyone know if can get the most recent drugs treatment such a VAroni,by Gilead in Phnom Penh and/or if need a doctor and if so who is the cheapest and most agreeable there. In usa for example the cost of the pills are like around $1000 per each ...
Since we're in the Cambodia forum, I'm most certainly assuming the Solomon Islands :-D The list of prohibited items can easily be found on Google. Read More
Bringing US Currency into Cambodia by USNavyguy
Hello, Can anyone tell me how much US currency I can bring into Cambodia legally? I have heard there are no restrictions, but others say it's $10,000. What is the real truth? Thanks.
You can bring as much as you like, but anything above 10000 you need to declare at the customs and excise office. Read More
even price for everyone by Tala Rubiana
Hi everyone here, I arrived in Phonom Penh late April have signed a contract to work part time as an adviser for Krama yoga cambodia, an NGO which helps vulnerable women and children through teachings of yoga in so many ways. First, I was shocked to ...
Look at the drivers and passengers in all the Lexuses and Landrovers, and you'll know that's at least partly untrue. There are also many foreigners who can't afford a $500 apartment or a car, who pay their local taxes (probably more ... Read More
Hepatitis C treatment ? by zmth
Anyone know if can get the most recent drugs treatment such a VAroni,by Gilead in Phnom Penh and/or if need a doctor and if so who is the cheapest and most agreeable there. In usa for example the cost of the pills are like around $1000 per each ...
Okay, I actually said you "may" not, not you "can" not. Looking forward to the information of someone who gets caught illegally importing pills, so that people can make up their minds based on the full information. Read More
Insurance coverage in Cambodia
For health insurance, agreed. Pay all the medical bills yourself, and choose an international insurance with high no-clims bonus and high deductibles, basically to cover the most serious of cases. We're with Aetna, however, depending on age, ... Read More
Is there any place to buy a home phone?
PBC = Peace Book Shop Hmmm... maybe not exactly, but something like that. They have about a dozen shops all over Phnom Penh. Read More
Is there any place to buy a home phone?
Since a few (very few...) places use land line phones, I'm sure it's possible to buy them somewhere. I've seen some phones at PBC in the past, but that was maybe 2 years ago... Have you asked your phone line provider? If everything else ... Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
Let's see... Moto trip to your house to pick up the passport, moto trip to immigration, moto trip back to their office, then another moto trip to immigration, back to your house to bring you the passport, and back to their office. Filling in of ... Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
$40 is the official price. I assume you don't expect the agencies to work for you for free, right? Read More
Therapy in Phnom Penh?
Since you've already made bad experience with the probably best therapists in town, better be prepared for the worst... Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
I rather assume that gratis is a word not in the immigration officials' language. (And that's precisely the reason why I'm wondering where that money actually goes). Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
Because it says on the visa sticker: "fee: gratis" Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
Actuall renewal for an infant is free. I've been wondering for a long time why they charge $35, and what happens with that money... Read More
Good doctor in Sihkounville by brissieguy
Hi all, I am about to move to Sihkounville permanently but have heard a lot of bad stories about the health system in Cambodia. Unfortunately the cost of expat health insurance for Australians is outrageous ($3000 USD a year). So my question is does ...
International SOS Clinic in Phnom Penh (isos). Initial consultation fee $100. They don't have bad doctors, it's just massively overpriced... Read More
Tuk tuk to airport cost from night market aeea by Wimbleton
Hi any general price for tuk tuk to airport in the evening ?
The price list at AEON says $6 to the airport. That's a fixed price for their contracted tuk-tuks. There's also a price list at the Plantation (non-fixed prices), but I can't remember now what number it suggests for the ride. FROM the ... Read More
Good doctor in Sihkounville by brissieguy
Hi all, I am about to move to Sihkounville permanently but have heard a lot of bad stories about the health system in Cambodia. Unfortunately the cost of expat health insurance for Australians is outrageous ($3000 USD a year). So my question is does ...
Agreed on CT clinic. According to my doctor friend not good, but better than everything else. For health insurance, you can ususally lower the cost when you increase the deductibles, and accumulate no-claims discount. Then pay all medical bills ... Read More
Import taxes on a used bicycle?
If it's for personal use, and not for resale, I doubt that there's any import tax. I have imported a lot of things for personal use, and the customs office never made me pay for anything. They just want to know what it is, which sometimes is ... Read More
Looking for Roman Catholic Church ( Filipinas)
And here's the Mass schedule: http://www.parish-without-borders.net/cditt//church/Mass%20Schedules/mass-schedule.html Read More
PEDIATRICIAN or Clinic Recommendations around Riverfront Area
We've been going to Dr Saman, Embassy Clinic (St 228), for four years now. His diagnostic skills are very accurate, and the few times he was in doubt, he arranged for a blood test. You can also have a look at the clinic and doctor directories ... Read More
Advice needed for salary living in PP by ak299
Hi All, I have been offered a teaching position in Phnom Penh. It would be $2400 a month, for 2 adults. From this, I need to sort out my own accommodation, travel insurance, bills/utilities, food, transport, gym & pool, etc. Preferably a 1 ...
Trust me, don't worry about the flight cost. Last time I purchased return flights Phnom Penh to Frankfurt for 4 persons for a total of $2700. The trick is, you need to buy that the day it becomes available - not the day you decide the dates, ... Read More
where to buy a decent quality moto helmet by lefferts
Does anyone have experience shopping for moto helmets in Phnom Penh? I am about to depart for my big trip there, and am deciding whether to bring my good Bell helmet with me or leave it in the hope that I can get a good helmet not too pricey there. ...
No, sorry... I always bring my moto to the place where I bought it, and I'm quite positive that they wouldn't fix any machine that they've not sold. Read More
where to buy a decent quality moto helmet by lefferts
Does anyone have experience shopping for moto helmets in Phnom Penh? I am about to depart for my big trip there, and am deciding whether to bring my good Bell helmet with me or leave it in the hope that I can get a good helmet not too pricey there. ...
There are plenty of shops that sell Japanese brand helmets around Monivong, Mao Tse Toung etc. I got mine for $45, but usually they're more expensive (maybe around $60). Read More
Advice needed for salary living in PP by ak299
Hi All, I have been offered a teaching position in Phnom Penh. It would be $2400 a month, for 2 adults. From this, I need to sort out my own accommodation, travel insurance, bills/utilities, food, transport, gym & pool, etc. Preferably a 1 ...
$2400 might get a bit tight... Are you aware you've got to pay about 20% income tax? Accommodation: Renting a town house (pteah lveng) costs about $300 per month in Tuolkork or Russian Market area. Avoid overpriced central location, where a one ... Read More
Identity card
Get a D/L instead. You can use it everywhere to identify yourself. Read More
Visa info e visa to Cambodia
Please just keep in mind that extending an eVisa is quite costly compared to extending an ordinary Visa, and the extension does indeed consume a whole passport page. For staying longer than 30 days it's really not worth it - unless you do a ... Read More
Business visa extention
Any reason why you don't extend it, like everyone else, two to four weeks before it expires? Read More
Vaccinations by Onthemove2ms
Hi I'm a new member and I am just wanting to know peoples' thoughts on vaccinations. My husband and I are looking at coming to Cambodia both for sightseeing and work and wondered about the vaccinations needed. Our doctor has told us Hep A ...
Even the fact to know several people who have had dog bites is worrying. In Europe, I can't remember a single incident of anyone I know having a dog bite, and I've lived there much ... Read More
Vaccinations by Onthemove2ms
Hi I'm a new member and I am just wanting to know peoples' thoughts on vaccinations. My husband and I are looking at coming to Cambodia both for sightseeing and work and wondered about the vaccinations needed. Our doctor has told us Hep A ...
Yes, rabies shots are expensive. And yes, there are a lot of stray dogs in Cambodia, as well as bats, that are a lot more likely to carry rabies. Rabies is endemic here. Please don't claim it's not. If you want to convince yourself of it, do ... Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
All three departments agree and have communicated the same facts? First in a lifetime...! Read More
Hepatitis C treatment ? by zmth
Anyone know if can get the most recent drugs treatment such a VAroni,by Gilead in Phnom Penh and/or if need a doctor and if so who is the cheapest and most agreeable there. In usa for example the cost of the pills are like around $1000 per each ...
You may mot import medication for personal use by mail order. The pharmacies and clinics can get that organized. It's generally a good idea to look for generic pills from South Asia. They cost a fraction of Bayer price, but are basically just ... Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
No photo required for visa extension. Maybe you mixed it up wil DL extension - that one requires a passport photo. Read More
Good doctors/hospitals in Phnom Penh that do not cost a lot of money. by kenmac1
Hi I just want to know if anyone knows any good doctors/hospitals in Phnom Penh that do not cost a lot of money. I have a 2 year old daughter with my Cambodian wife who is sick on average 1 to 2 times a month where she is feverish,sore throat and ...
We went to Bumrungrad for Paediatric checkup some years ago as well. Fully recommended. And a good excuse to leave dirty dusty Phnom Penh for a few days. Read More
Making phone calls in Cambodia by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Cambodia, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Cambodia? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance ...
If you want the cheapest way to call the UK, buy a smart sim, and you only pay 7 cents per minute, without adding prefixes etc. Read More
Volunteering in Cambodia by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Cambodia? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes ...
Here's one more article, just in case I've not posted sufficient yet... http://www.itv.com/news/2014-07-11/fake-orphanages-in-cambodia-target-tourists-for-cash-in-empathy-scam/ Just where is this "money" coming from?Mainly: 4 ... Read More
Volunteering in Cambodia by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Cambodia? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes ...
It is a well known fact that most (not some!!) Cambodian "orphans" still have one or two living parents. Most (not some!!) orphanages are just after the money, not the kids' welfare. Perhaps you could tell me in terms of total numbers ... Read More
Voltage converters
Even if it were available, I'd not trust such device unless imported from a country with reasonable electric safety regulations. You really should bring it with you from the States. Read More
Making phone calls in Cambodia by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Cambodia, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Cambodia? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance ...
That would really depend on whether you're planning to make or receive any calls within that 3 weeks... Read More
Making phone calls in Cambodia by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Cambodia, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Cambodia? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance ...
Don't bother about landline. Not worth the trouble. Mobile operators: Mobitel/Cellcard (best service), Smart (cheapest), other operators include: Metfone, QB, and possiby a couple of irrelevant smallish ones. I have dual sim in case on service ... Read More
Advice On Surviving Phnom Penh Traffic? by Ihsahn
Do you guys have any advice on how to avoid being run over, dragged, hit or any other form of undesirable contact with the local traffic? Namely, advice for walking on foot is needed. I highly doubt I will ever drive in Cambodia.
Walking is fine this time of year, but wait until April, and walking 100 metres will totally exhaust you... Read More
finance !!! by swa-h
hi all ! my wife & i are going to visit cambodia & viatnam for 3 weeks !!!! :) my question is what is the best way to bring our spending money .....thanks for your help ...pete :cheers:
The withdrawal fee at the ATMs is annoying. It comes on top of the fee that you home bank charges. Also, there's a cap of $500 that you can withdraw per transaction. Vietnam is even worse; most banks have a cap of about $50 or $60, plus a $5 ... Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
That's correct. You can't "upgrade" a tourist visa to e-visa in the country :-( But why travel to Poipet? That's so far away from Phnom Penh. Bavet is much closer. Vietnam has lifted visa requirements for many western countries. Read More
Good doctors/hospitals in Phnom Penh that do not cost a lot of money. by kenmac1
Hi I just want to know if anyone knows any good doctors/hospitals in Phnom Penh that do not cost a lot of money. I have a 2 year old daughter with my Cambodian wife who is sick on average 1 to 2 times a month where she is feverish,sore throat and ...
As a reminder, as I already said in another thread, use your common sense before placing your life in the hands of someone who has been recommended by two or three lurkers in a country in which the governemnt has lost all control of medical ... Read More
Cambodian Visa's - Essential Information by rarky
[b][u]Types of Visa[/u][/b] VOA applicants must submit passport, application forms, a recent passport photo, and other documents as determined by the status of stay. (Note: All prices are quoted in US Dollars) [b]1 - T-Type (Tourist) - ...
You don't need to leave the country to get another extension. By the way, transit visa information is missing from the list. Read More
sending mail from the states by gifford
Hi all, I am looking for the most economical and secure way to get a credit card sent from USA to Phnom Pehn. Thanks Gifford
Add tracking number $2.50 when sent from Europe. I can't believe that's so much more expensive in the States... Read More
sending mail from the states by gifford
Hi all, I am looking for the most economical and secure way to get a credit card sent from USA to Phnom Pehn. Thanks Gifford
What would they do with an unsigned, non-activated credit card without even knowing the PIN anyway...? Like that it's just a worthless piece of plastic... (Maybe I shouldn't expect too much common sense among thieves...) Read More
Volunteering in Cambodia by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Cambodia? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes ...
As I said in my last post, I'm not entirely against volunteering and NGOs. I can easily name 20 to 30 organizations that have a massively positive impact on the country. I'm just against all these Fake charities, which seem to outnumber the ... Read More
Sending mail to the states
Better add another $1.50 to register the letter. 14 days is very optimistic. It can take a lot longer. Read More
Volunteering in Cambodia by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Cambodia? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes ...
I'm not entirely against volunteers. When it comes to Khmer volunteers, who take responsibility in improving their own country without compensation, I'm indeed very impressed, and wish there were more of them. However, most volunteers come ... Read More
sending mail from the states by gifford
Hi all, I am looking for the most economical and secure way to get a credit card sent from USA to Phnom Pehn. Thanks Gifford
Don't let them deliver it to your house. If you don't have a PO box, let the sender write your phone number on the letter; then EMS will give you a call when it arrives, and you pick it up at their office (just round the corner from the main ... Read More
Volunteering in Cambodia by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Cambodia? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes ...
In almost all cases, that's a big no-no. Please make this topic sticky. All that mindless volunteering does more damage than good. This article should contain sufficient ... Read More
sending mail from the states by gifford
Hi all, I am looking for the most economical and secure way to get a credit card sent from USA to Phnom Pehn. Thanks Gifford
As long as the letter has a tracking number and requires a signature, it comes in through the EMS mail stream, and not through the main post office. I must have received about 50 letters there by now, and they've never lost anything. I'd ... Read More
who's the best vet in Phnom Penh ?
PPAWS clinic near Russian Market: http://www.ppaws.com/ Read More
Hepatitis C treatment ? by zmth
Anyone know if can get the most recent drugs treatment such a VAroni,by Gilead in Phnom Penh and/or if need a doctor and if so who is the cheapest and most agreeable there. In usa for example the cost of the pills are like around $1000 per each ...
You don't need a prescription to get any drugs here. Just walk into any pharmacy and get whatever you need. Whether that's advisable is a different question. Cheapest is usually from the small pharmacies you have on almost every street. ... Read More
Rent - How much do you pay??
In Phnom Penh, Obek Korm area, rent prices are roughly as follows: * For a Pteah Lveng (ground floor + 3 levels - 4 bedrooms) - 400 to 500 per month * For a villa (ground floor + 2 levels - 4 bedrooms) 600 to 700 per month Sqm I have no idea, but ... Read More
LAND FOR SALE UPDATE IN CAMBODIA by real talk
Hello, I am looking for agricultural land FOR SALE(by owner if possible) in Cambodia. It is hard to browse the web due to post in which are outdated. I hope that some one can point me in the right direction. This will be greatly ...
I'd suggest to close this thread. It only attracts advertisers. Read More
Visa for expat in Cambodia by Lily nadine
Hi, I'm living in Canada I am interested in moving to Cambodia in the future. What are the rules regarding a visa.How long can an expat live in Cambodia. Do you have to leave Cambodian for a time,then come back.I am Canadian. Lily
That's a risky call... https://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/more-than-1200-foreigners-deported-as-census-nears-end-75181/ I'd say, if they don't like your face (possibly for reasons of nationality), and you have no work permit, they ... Read More
Health Inurance
We got our health insurance through Pacific Prime in Hong Kong. I would not recommend a Cambodian (local) health insurance, since local healthcare is very affordable, and you want to be covered for emergencies that require medevac, costly medication ... Read More
Visa for expat in Cambodia by Lily nadine
Hi, I'm living in Canada I am interested in moving to Cambodia in the future. What are the rules regarding a visa.How long can an expat live in Cambodia. Do you have to leave Cambodian for a time,then come back.I am Canadian. Lily
The rules have already changed, but are only enforced for certain nationalities (requirements of work permit etc.) As a Canadian, you should have no issues, since you most probably will bring money into the country and not out of it. Read More
Vehicle Insurance by Wamut
Could anyone recommed insurance companies in Phnom Penh. I am just considering buying a second hand car and would like to insure it. Please also mention any problems experienced etc. Many thanks
That's a provisional dl, and will be accepted by insurance agents. Read More
Safety in Cambodia by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Cambodia? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Many of my expat friends have been mugged, robbed, pickpocketed, had bikes or motos stolen, had stuff picked from their houses through the windows. In Phnom Penh for sure, petty theft is a growing problem - not only at night; most cases happen in ... Read More
Vehicle Insurance by Wamut
Could anyone recommed insurance companies in Phnom Penh. I am just considering buying a second hand car and would like to insure it. Please also mention any problems experienced etc. Many thanks
We're with Asia Insurance (opp central post office). We've moved all our insurances to them now (vehicle, burglary, fire). Whether they're cheaper, I don't know, but their contracts are more up to the expectations of Westerners. Read More
Visa Exemption for certain countries to VN
The new rules will be effective as of Wednesday. Read More
Owning/leasing land by panama88
Hello! I understand foreigners cannot own land, but only the buildings on them. Or they can lease land up to 99 years. How are these contracts made? What if a foreign owns 100% of a Company, can that Company own land? The use is for business, not ...
If the decision is important, better not trust anonymous hearsay in a public message board, but get proper consulting and do further investigation. I've heard a few times now about foreigners who have purchased land (whether that was real ... Read More
New tablet - where is it cheaper? PP, Bangkok or sihnoukville?
Things tend to be more expensive in Cambodia than in Thailand. If you want to compare prices, look at the iOne website for iPod prices in Cambodia. There are also many official Samsung distributors. Just check out one of their websites. Prices ... Read More
Motodop costs by GWD1
Hello everyone. I have just moved back to Cambodia after having been gone for a few years, lots has changed and so have the prices. I am living in BKK1 but will be commuting to Toul Kork for work everyday. With the changes in price I am not really ...
Just remember that yo need proof of residency to apply for a dl... Read More
Motodop costs by GWD1
Hello everyone. I have just moved back to Cambodia after having been gone for a few years, lots has changed and so have the prices. I am living in BKK1 but will be commuting to Toul Kork for work everyday. With the changes in price I am not really ...
If you go for the motodop option, better look for your driver in Tuolkork, not BKK. It will be much cheaper that way. Most of the charities and NGOs that are based in Tuolkork have a nearby spot where all the Tuk-tuk and motodop drivers wait. You ... 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 ...
Roomchang is not low price, but surely cheaper than a trip to Thailand! Location can be found in the health directory. 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 ...
All right, just because one dental clinic in Phnom Penh has messed up, the advice is to go to Thailand instead...?! Why not just go to Roomchang? Read More
Verification for health directory entries
Just compare with the list that the US embassy deems up to international standard: http://cambodia.usembassy.gov/medical_information.html Very little overlap only... I'm not going to point out single suspicious entries from the directory. If ... Read More
Verification for health directory entries
As far as I know doctors can add themselves to the directory without any form of verification. In a place like Cambodia where many "doctors" have no medical education at all, health services are under no governmental control, and expats ... Read More
extension of ordinary/business visa, where? by sportmike
I just arrived in PP a few days ago and am already thinking where to extend my ordinary visa for one year. I heard that going by yourself to the immigration office can be a big hassle, therefore it is recommended to do it via an agency. does anyone ...
Just for clarification: Give them your passport, wait for passport to return, and ONLY THEN give them the visa fee. If you do otherwise, you might end up without passport and without cash. You'd still have the receipt, which you could frame and ... 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 ...
Hepatitis has nothing to do with the price of the treatment, but with the hygiene of the place.... Read More
Thinking about buying apartments and then rent them - good idea? by glendave
we are thinking of buying 2 apartments, or condos,and rent them ,is it better to rent apartments or condos,also does it take long to rent out, weeks or months.taking into account they will be furnished to a good to high standard and the rent to the ...
I did take a good look. That's why I discarded the idea to get one for the family pretty early in the process. ;) Read More
What's the difference between a house and a villa?? by Lanem
I'm from Australia and we do not use the term 'villa'...what do they men by the term in the real estate ads? What's the difference between it and a house ?? Mike
House is usually a unit in a block of pteah levengs. Here's a good example near Sovanna shopping ... Read More
Thinking about buying apartments and then rent them - good idea? by glendave
we are thinking of buying 2 apartments, or condos,and rent them ,is it better to rent apartments or condos,also does it take long to rent out, weeks or months.taking into account they will be furnished to a good to high standard and the rent to the ...
Not only that, but also it seems that the price goes up the longer the place sits empty, possibly to make up for years of lost income..... So renting out at the lower end of the scale could possibly be quite easy. I've seen condos advertised ... 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 ...
Just don't assume any of the staff have a degree in dentistry... Read More
Post offices in Phnom Penh
So this thread got a lot of hits, but no reply, then maybe it's worth sharing what I found out. I verified two of those post offices are still there, and are ready to take your letters including EMS and registered items. I've not tried ... Read More
Late closing banks
No, our local ANZ branch does surely not open on Saturdays. It's possibly worth a try to check out the central branch though. Read More
Cambodian tourist visa stamp to new passport by panosanest
To get to the point, before reentering Cambodia from Thailand, I applied for a new passport in Bangkok. After a fortnight I was notified that my new passport is ready for pickup so I left Cambodia in order to collect it from Bangkok and get back to ...
Land borders are even less of a problem. If the official decides your two passports are a problem, just hand them $10. Read More
Cambodian tourist visa stamp to new passport by panosanest
To get to the point, before reentering Cambodia from Thailand, I applied for a new passport in Bangkok. After a fortnight I was notified that my new passport is ready for pickup so I left Cambodia in order to collect it from Bangkok and get back to ...
Expired passport with valid visa is no problem. I had the same combination for several months, and could leave and enter the country without issues. You just need to travel with both passports for some period of time, and also at the next due visa ... 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 ...
For expats it's actually not that grim. There are quite a few hospitals with western (mainly American) doctors, or at leas western trained doctors, or western administration. The locals are far worse off if they have no money. Except for ... Read More
Crime in Sihanoukville by les64
I have been here 11 years. Historically I have been aware that the predominant crime occurred in neighborhoods to the right of the road going from the Vietnam Embassy to Victory Hill (I will describe as many do not know local names). I lived there ...
FULLY agree. I visited Ghana some years ago, where I also saw a lot of poverty. But you could leave your car on the side of the street without guard. Unlocked. The week's shopping visible on the back seat. And of course nothing was touched ... Read More
Crime in Sihanoukville by les64
I have been here 11 years. Historically I have been aware that the predominant crime occurred in neighborhoods to the right of the road going from the Vietnam Embassy to Victory Hill (I will describe as many do not know local names). I lived there ...
Ah really that simple. Please tell me then, what did the baby do wrong that was stabbed in the head in Phnom Penh at his UN residence house last year?? Read More
Crime in Sihanoukville by les64
I have been here 11 years. Historically I have been aware that the predominant crime occurred in neighborhoods to the right of the road going from the Vietnam Embassy to Victory Hill (I will describe as many do not know local names). I lived there ...
All right, so it's the victim's fault when they've been robbed or mugged. What a nice way of encouragement... Read More
PosDaftar problems and experience
Hi, Do you guys have any experience with PosDaftar? I sent the following two items from JB to Bolivia and Guatemala respectively, which seemed to have been disappeared/lost/stolen or whatever.... RR152921965MY 12 Dec 2014, 11:23:19AM Item sent to ... Read More
Post offices in Phnom Penh
Which post offices are still operating in Phnom Penh? I found some information, but it is 11 years old... http://articles.cambodiastamps.com/PPPOs.html Can anyone confirm any of those places are still receiving letters to be posted? Besides the ... 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 ...
Which healthcare system?? I've not noticed any healthcare system here in the past three years. Ah, there really is a ministry of health, and they do make decisions... http://www.phnompenhpost.com/minister-reiterates-call-regulation-clinics I ... Read More
Where i can apply visa for romania in Cambodia? by askp
Hi , I am Cambodian and living in Cambodia, i want to get a VIsa for ROMANIA to my bussiness mission for 2 days, where i can apply visa for romania in Cambodia? any advise as no romania foreign mission in Cambodia?
Most EU countries that don't have a representation in Phnom Penh have assigned their consular responsibilities to one of the other EU embassies. If you're able to find out which of the EU embassies covers for Romania, you might be able to ... Read More
Cell phone service provider by Kurterino
Hi, I will be travelling cross country for 3 weeks in May in Cambodia, and I will need a SIM card for my iPhone 4. I guess there is more than one service provider, so maybe you can help me choose? I will use internet a lot, so 3G everywhere is more ...
I was at the airport today, and I think I saw an unstaffed mobitel booth. But for sure short term visitors are not their target group. Read More
Cell phone service provider by Kurterino
Hi, I will be travelling cross country for 3 weeks in May in Cambodia, and I will need a SIM card for my iPhone 4. I guess there is more than one service provider, so maybe you can help me choose? I will use internet a lot, so 3G everywhere is more ...
Yes, mobitel is the company, and cellcard the product. One and the same. Read More
Cell phone service provider by Kurterino
Hi, I will be travelling cross country for 3 weeks in May in Cambodia, and I will need a SIM card for my iPhone 4. I guess there is more than one service provider, so maybe you can help me choose? I will use internet a lot, so 3G everywhere is more ...
I have dual sim with smart and mobitel. Whereas smart is definitely a lot cheaper, mobitel has faster and more reliable internet. If you don't mind the cost, you're far better off with mobitel. I'm not sure though whether they'd ... Read More
cashew nut growers or brokers
I've travelled up and down the country, but never ever saw a cashew tree, or any fresh fruits at the markets. Read More