Joe
@JoeKhmer
Dutch expat in Cambodia
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Dutch
Lives in Phnom Penh
Speaks Dutch, English, German, French
Registration: 13 November 2015
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Rental agents by Wr67061
Hello.On 8th January I put a deposit on an apartment.There were some issues that needed to be fixed and was assured by the rental agent that all would be okay by moving in date on 17 th.On 16th when I moved some of my bigger stuff in things still ...
@Wr67061 Fact is that agents get the deposit you pay before moving in, so this agent is not interested anymore.As has been suggested find a Khmer person that speaks English and talk directly to the landlady.Google translate is a great help. Just use ... Read More
Bank notes by toni345th
Having been here in Phnom Penh for over 10 years, the main problem is usa bank notes, and the inability of banks to take any USA bank notes to exchange for riel, if they have the following, 1 a small tear anywhere, 2 badly folded in the middle, 3 ...
@toni345th It's all logical and normal.USD is a foreign currency in Cambodia and as such banks cannot exchange damaged or bad notes for undamaged ones.Banks can however exchange damaged KHR notes for new ones, as this is the national currency.But ... Read More
Buying a car by Lisaluy8
How I want to buy a car but I don’t have a job but I have co-sign
You're a Cambodian citizen so ask a car dealer what to do in your case.They are familiar with that. Read More
Medications by M C in USA
I from from the United States and looking to retire at Phnom Penh within the next several months. Does anyone know if Cambodia carries Clonazepam, or Klonopin; a Benzodiazepine, in 1 mg tablets, and the relative cost of 120 tablets? Thanks in ...
@Brian MyersI don't know about SR pharmacy, you can post your question on the Siem reap forum here. Read More
Thinking about retiring in Phnom Penh by Chadinphnompenh
I’ve been visiting Phnom Penh several times over past year and thinking about retiring here. Recently been checking housing. I’m American but spent much of my life overseas Any advice on social events to help establish a ...
@jayrozzetti23My advice is: stay independent. Do what you want to do but stay away from expat freeloaders, there's a lot of them. Spend the budget you decide before you go out on the people (girls) that you can have a nice time with, socialize with ... Read More
Marriage laws by gulshan555
i met a single Cambodian women who is 49 and i am close to 70, i am us citizen , what rules apply to us for marriage? thanks for your inputs!
@rifat chutmaraniVillage marriage, as has been posted in this thread. Read More
Prescription drug legalities by Lauren Miller
Is quineptine/seroquel legal in Cambodia? If so is it intelligent to carry an American prescription or should you pick it up in Cambodia?
@Lauren MillerGoogle Pharmacy de la Gare in Phnom Penh, they will tell you how to handle this.Good luck.Joe Read More
Medications by M C in USA
I from from the United States and looking to retire at Phnom Penh within the next several months. Does anyone know if Cambodia carries Clonazepam, or Klonopin; a Benzodiazepine, in 1 mg tablets, and the relative cost of 120 tablets? Thanks in ...
@M C in USHello. Two recommendations.Get sufficient stock from your health care specialist before you arrive, including prescription and description of the medicines.As soon as you are in Phnom Penh go to pharmacy de la , Gare, close to Calmette ... Read More
Vitamin shops in phnom penh by Village287
The best place to buy vitamins, D,CALCIUM, magnesium and C in phnom penh
Any pharmacy perhaps? Read More
Where will my money and asset goes if I die by suzannateja
Hi, I am Indonesian marry to Cambodian. I have been in Cambodia for 15 years.We have our marriage legally registered in Cambodia, I would like to ask, if example one day I die, will my money and any asset (in both Cambodia and my origin country) ...
@suzannatejaFor any exceptions of the usual procedure you need to make a last will by a notary lawyer.That way you can arrange things to go the way you want. Best regardsJoe Read More
Cambodian wedding by Georrges Simon
Hi,The son of my partner is getting married .There are quite a bunch of ceremonies. They ask me to dress the classical way for wedding which involved several classical wedding cloths, quite different from ours. Is it an imperative imposed by the ...
@Mike CLYou beat me to it!😀Best advice.To the OP:It's only a few days, so man up and show your respect for Khmer culture.I know how it feels but sometimes you have to do what is expected.Cheers.Joe Read More
Retirement visa 2017 by Kurterino
Is there any more information available on retirement visa requirements? I was on this page about the requirements for 2017 (http://www.movetocambodia.com/planning-your-move-to-cambodia/cambodia-visas/#types), where it says: "ER visa. The new ...
@houndofhell666A letter stating you're eligible to receive disability payments.That's all you need, immigration will consider you retired.Cheers.Joe Read More
Which SE Asian country is most suitable for a visa run? by godsontn
I’m 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 ...
Go to Cambodian Visa and Work permit group on Facebook. Highly knowledgeable guys there.Upfront kit is known that citizens of African countries have to get their visa from an embassy. Read More
Medical care by Village287
My Cambodian wife may need a hysterectomy, does anyone know the cost at the calmette hospital or should I go to a more upmarket hospital and be prepared to pay extra. Thanks
@Village287If you want the best, go to Royal Phnom Penh hospital. If you want to save money go to some Cambodian hospital.Your choice.Cheers.Joe Read More
Oneway Airline Tickets by arthow1847
I am seriously considering relocation to Siem Reap for the long term.Just checking if i purchase a (oneway) airfaire from San Diego,Ca to Seim Reap via Singapore airlines if there could be a problem with the airlines or upon arrival?
@arthow1847Get In touch with the airline, they are the ones that can make trouble, not Cambodian immigration Read More