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david cooke replied to a thread
5 years ago
Veedushi

Volunteers, share your uncommon experience with Expat.com by Veedushi

Hello everyone, While most people are looking to move abroad for better career prospects, higher earnings and better quality of life, some choose to move selflessly with the aim of contributing to the betterment of their host country and its ...

david cooke

Hello Frank, I would like to inform you of a recent event that has taken place in Cambodia please check out on utube 108 morris 108 update 1 also update 2 update 3 and update 4 Morris has been in a coma and is not very well, thank you Dave Cooke. Read More

david cooke replied to a thread
5 years ago
cleng122

Receiving and Sending Money in Cambodia by cleng122

Hello - I am an expat working in Phnom Penh for a few months now. I don't have a bank account here. Mostly, I send money back home thru Moneygram. However, I also receive money from Paypal and it goes into my home country bank account. When I ...

david cooke

Cambodian bank account then you use online banking you can transfer money anywhere anytime from your toilet if you wish as long as you have an internet connection also you can check your balance live and all transactions, welcome to the 21st century. Read More

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5 years ago
tookgare

Applying for a Retirement visa in Cambodia as at March 2019 by tookgare

Tookgare from Thailand How difficult is it to get a retirement visa now? As Retirement visas are becoming out of reach in Thailand unless you have THB1,000,000+ in a Thai Bank a/c as many western countries are not longer issuing proof of income ...

david cooke

Good solid sound advice when in Rome do as the Romans do forget your way of doing things and listen up you can forget America new york London Paris and all them you try to be smart and you will create big headaches do as the experts say nothing else ... Read More

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5 years ago
Bhavna

Sense of humour in Cambodia by Bhavna

Hello everyone, Should we set out to explore Cambodian’s culture through its sense of humour? Indeed, if one is planning to settle in the country, it is best to understand the cultural codes governing humour in order to avoid any ...

david cooke

Everyone has a sense of humour you need to shine radiance a smile is all you need along with a few giggles works wonders life as all about Carma ask an Asian what they are thinking they will tell you I don't think anything they are as bright as ... Read More

david cooke replied to a thread
5 years ago
ozbaz

Retirement Visa by ozbaz

Hi can anyone give me up to date information on the Retirement Visa. I am 68 years young and live in Vietnam on a 1 year Business Visa at present but looking to relocate to Sihanoukville ??Regards Barrie

david cooke

It's fine saying find a trustworthy reputable agent, like who????? Read More

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5 years ago
Chericline

Help Brother in Jail in Cambodia by Chericline

Hello my brother was arrested on Monday on false allegations. Anyone who knows him knows that he did not do what they are alleging. We are looking for anyone who knows information about the jails there and possibly would be willing to visit him so ...

david cooke

Hi Joe, this gets worse the accused is a lawyer, I guess the lawyer needs a lawyer, cheers Dave. Read More

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5 years ago
Chericline

Help Brother in Jail in Cambodia by Chericline

Hello my brother was arrested on Monday on false allegations. Anyone who knows him knows that he did not do what they are alleging. We are looking for anyone who knows information about the jails there and possibly would be willing to visit him so ...

david cooke

You need to get on a flight and go and see him and try to use this site to find a lawyer. Read More

david cooke replied to a thread
5 years ago
Chericline

Help Brother in Jail in Cambodia by Chericline

Hello my brother was arrested on Monday on false allegations. Anyone who knows him knows that he did not do what they are alleging. We are looking for anyone who knows information about the jails there and possibly would be willing to visit him so ...

david cooke

Thank you Read More

david cooke replied to a thread
5 years ago
Chericline

Help Brother in Jail in Cambodia by Chericline

Hello my brother was arrested on Monday on false allegations. Anyone who knows him knows that he did not do what they are alleging. We are looking for anyone who knows information about the jails there and possibly would be willing to visit him so ...

david cooke

A man is innocent until proven guilty, it's dangerous to speculate on a case knows anything about, yes and of course people get arrested and falsely charged all the time, that's a hard fact, video evidence is often not conclusive proof of ... Read More

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5 years ago
hdgh29

10 year driving license by hdgh29

Is the 10 year license the same for both cars and bikes? All the information I can find on the 10 year license refers to driving tests, parking etc, like with cars. Is there a separate test for motorbikes?

david cooke

Sounds like Thailand no insurance license tax helmet seat belt most blokes drink drive I've seen a copper swinging a bottle of whisky on his police bike going down the road, that's ok till you have an accident better go legal I'm ... Read More

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5 years ago
Bhavna

Accommodation in Cambodia: scams you should look out for by Bhavna

Hi, Committing to renting or buying accommodation when you’re new to or have not moved to Cambodia just yet is always a stressful endeavour. Would you like to help us in putting together a handbook of what to look out for when house hunting in ...

david cooke

A good idea is to take a photo of meter reading when you move in and again every month then you can calculate your bill yourself same with water if you're charged by usage. Read More

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5 years ago
Bhavna

How to bring your car to Cambodia by Bhavna

Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Cambodia, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...

david cooke

Hi Peter, that's good news low Duty Tax is set at 10% or so I'm told, all this we don't know and cannot is similar to Thailand in Thailand they never say I don't know instead they say cannot, just ask Thai which came first the ... Read More

david cooke replied to a thread
5 years ago
ozbaz

Retirement Visa by ozbaz

Hi can anyone give me up to date information on the Retirement Visa. I am 68 years young and live in Vietnam on a 1 year Business Visa at present but looking to relocate to Sihanoukville ??Regards Barrie

david cooke

HI Myriam, thanks for the tip I'm 57 yrs young. Read More

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5 years ago
Bhavna

How to bring your car to Cambodia by Bhavna

Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Cambodia, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...

david cooke

Hi Peter, a good idea to explore the facts and find out near exactly what's involved, you may have to provide height, width and length of the vehicle and also weight and power rating probably in KWs, like I said I think you will be fine but ... Read More

david cooke replied to a thread
5 years ago
Bhavna

How to bring your car to Cambodia by Bhavna

Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Cambodia, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...

david cooke

Hi Peter, See no reason why you can't import your electric car, I do know electric vehicles come under a different HS commodity code to gasoline vehicles and seating is also a factor you have only 2 seats, you should be good to go, however I ... Read More