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Makewa

Tony

@Makewa

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Australian expat in Cambodia

Forum posts

42

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14

About me

Australian

Speaks English, Khmer

Registration: 20 October 2011

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Makewa replied to a thread
8 years ago
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New members of the Cambodia forum, introduce yourself here – 2017 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 ...

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There tends to be loose groups of expats that gravitate to regular haunts, it's easy to join in. They are a mixed bunch and range from new-age consciousness to angry old men, and sometimes a little tolerance is required, but it can be really ... Read More

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Makewa replied to a thread
9 years ago
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New members of the Cambodia forum, introduce yourself here – 2016 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 ...

Makewa

There are good vets, when you come, ask on Facebook locals and expats living in Phnom Penh page. One major employment site is bongthom.com International sites like Devex and reliefweb have Cambo jobs. Read More

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Makewa replied to a thread
9 years ago
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Recommended realtors / estate agents by ChrisC55

Hi all, I'm coming to PP in November and I'm looking to rent an apartment for 5-6 months. Though I'm doing quite a bit of research, I'd really appreciate some feedback on a few issues. A good reliable agent with no rip offs. I have ...

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Crispian Knowles at SEAPS is a reasonable agent. They're on Facebook and web. Read More

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Makewa replied to a thread
9 years ago
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English Expat considering a move to Cambodia, a few questions.... by Rob321

Hi All Well done on a great forum with lots of useful information I have found out already. But I have a few questions though, which if someone could help would be very useful. I am a semi retired English guy in my 40's who has a reasonable ...

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From http://www.laos-guide-999.com/laos-and-cambodia-tourist-visa-for-srilankan-pasport-holder.html Feb 21, 2016 Cambodia Visa on Arrival by: Aravinth Ramalingam I'm writing this from Siem Reap airport in Cambodia. Actually Cambodian visa ... Read More

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Makewa replied to a thread
9 years ago
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English Expat considering a move to Cambodia, a few questions.... by Rob321

Hi All Well done on a great forum with lots of useful information I have found out already. But I have a few questions though, which if someone could help would be very useful. I am a semi retired English guy in my 40's who has a reasonable ...

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I second the advice already given. Never get a tourist visa. I would expect that getting a visa in advance for your partner could be done through the nearest embassy (New Delhi?) using DHL/FedEx. Unless you expect to travel back and forth, you ... Read More

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Makewa replied to a thread
9 years ago
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New members of the Cambodia forum, introduce yourself here – 2016 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 ...

Makewa

Well, it's not a fun city for pedestrians and even less so for wheelchairs. Sidewalks are generally blocked to free access, and there are few smooth level frontages, through most businesses have no step at the front door. Few buildings have ... Read More

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Makewa replied to a thread
9 years ago
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New to Phnom Penh, Looking to meet new friends! by hmanh

Hello all! I'll be moving to PP next week for work and needless to say I'm ecstatic! I love SE Asia for some reason...I've lived in Vietnam for a year and the Philippines for about 6 years. I've heard many good things about PP. All ...

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Maybe I'll try and work out when people are arriving and invite them then Read More

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Makewa replied to a thread
9 years ago
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New to Phnom Penh, Looking to meet new friends! by hmanh

Hello all! I'll be moving to PP next week for work and needless to say I'm ecstatic! I love SE Asia for some reason...I've lived in Vietnam for a year and the Philippines for about 6 years. I've heard many good things about PP. All ...

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Tonle Khmer is cheap and overlooks the river just north of FCC and the pizza restaurants, south of Kwest and next to Daughters of Cambodia Visitor Centre. No-one else expressed interest yet.. Read More

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Makewa replied to a thread
9 years ago
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New members of the Cambodia forum, introduce yourself here – 2016 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 ...

Makewa

How about a Phnom Penh meet-up Saturday afternoon by the river? Tonle Khmer near FCC at 4pm on 17 September anyone? Read More

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Makewa replied to a thread
9 years ago
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New to Phnom Penh, Looking to meet new friends! by hmanh

Hello all! I'll be moving to PP next week for work and needless to say I'm ecstatic! I love SE Asia for some reason...I've lived in Vietnam for a year and the Philippines for about 6 years. I've heard many good things about PP. All ...

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Afternoon ... say 4pm? Read More

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Makewa replied to a thread
9 years ago
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New to Phnom Penh, Looking to meet new friends! by hmanh

Hello all! I'll be moving to PP next week for work and needless to say I'm ecstatic! I love SE Asia for some reason...I've lived in Vietnam for a year and the Philippines for about 6 years. I've heard many good things about PP. All ...

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To me, original post shows 12 August and latest reply 12 September. Anyone interested in meeting up? If so, Thursday night? Saturday afternoon? Read More

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Makewa replied to a thread
9 years ago
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New to Phnom Penh, Looking to meet new friends! by hmanh

Hello all! I'll be moving to PP next week for work and needless to say I'm ecstatic! I love SE Asia for some reason...I've lived in Vietnam for a year and the Philippines for about 6 years. I've heard many good things about PP. All ...

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Myself, NGO and business management Read More

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Makewa replied to a thread
9 years ago
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New to Phnom Penh, Looking to meet new friends! by hmanh

Hello all! I'll be moving to PP next week for work and needless to say I'm ecstatic! I love SE Asia for some reason...I've lived in Vietnam for a year and the Philippines for about 6 years. I've heard many good things about PP. All ...

Makewa

Hey, how's it going? Settling in? Feel free to message if you need anything... Read More

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Makewa replied to a thread
10 years ago
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TESOL certified. Can i get an English teacher job? by Happyteacherfromph

Hi everyone. I am new here. I am still in Manila, Philippines but I am going to Cambodia at the end of the month. I am an ESL teacher here in my home country. I have been teaching English for more than 8 years. I am a TESOL certified. But I ...

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Certainly I have friends who teach without a degree. The least qualified has the highest salary!! Schools will vary on policy. Read More

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Makewa replied to a thread
10 years ago
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Moving to PP this week! by Kawehierin

Hi all, I have been planning to move to PP since September with my boyfriend because of a job opportunity. Our friends from America opened a restaurant with their cousin who lives in PP and offered me a bar managing position. We get there on Sunday ...

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If your partner has a halfway reasonable salary then the cost of rent and living will be covered, so don't panic. Many people live here on very modest pensions, well under $1000 per month. You will have time to seek out work. Bar manager jobs ... Read More