

Rainman1
Australian °µÍø½ûÇø in Cambodia
Forum posts
15
About me
Australian
Lives in Siem Reap
Speaks Australian, (sort of English) Dutch (native language), get by with Thai and learning Khmer.
Registration: 25 July 2018
Activity


Railway between PP and Thai border [Poipet] ready by JoeKhmer
The railway link between PP and Poipet is ready. The 386 km stretch has not been functional during the last 45 years due to damages in war areas. But it is repaired now and the first train traveled from Poipet to PP last Wednesday, July 4, ...

Seems till next year it may also be free of charge including the new ferry according to the PPP https://www.phnompenhpost.com/national/hun-sen-offers-free-fares-gift-nation Read More

Getting on with Tuk Tuk drivers.
It's hard to get use to at first as it seems every driver asks you 'Tuk Tuk Sir!' ...even when you just get out of one. I've actually seen westerners flip the finger, be abusive and get agro when walking along. The best counter ... Read More


Phnom Penh Safety by dcracken1
After my trip to Central America at the end of this month I was considering a trip to South east Asia around August. I am a solo male traveler in my late 30's. CAn anyone comment on safety in terms of walking around during the day and at night. ...

Just my two cents worth to the OP, so far the only daily danger I've encountered is ridding a moto, you will have to have eyes in the back of your head. Be ready to dodge pot holes (in the country side), dogs, cattle, drivers pulling out in ... Read More


Bus from Poipet to Siem Reap by Ackshon
I am after some bus information from poipet to Siem Reap I'm catching the morning train from Bangkok to Aran & riding my bicycle across the border, so I should cross the border around 1 in the afternoon. Google search for bus I can only ...

Ackshon, you can make corrections on wikipedia, top right corner 'edit' button, I'll let you take the credit :cool: Good find. Read More


Large shoes, size 13 (or 48) Siem Reap. by Rainman1
I have been to a few shops and the biggest size most stock are 10's or 44. Thinking of ordering on line but another question thanks, how reliable is the postal service? Thanks for any local help.

Thanks for the info Joe, appreciated. Read More


Renewing an annual retirement visa by Willdduff
Hi Joe, I make regular trips to Cambodia, about 3 to 4 times a year. Have used an annual retirement visa for the last 2/3 years; and have found no problems with "Lucky" to date, and paid $290 last time. My present visa expires 19th ...

Cough cough...nearly 64 :cool: It's my 2nd ER, just never had to sign a dec. All good. Their was a rumor of 5 and 10 year ER's, won't hold my breath...I don't have much left lol. 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 ...

My bad, I was replying to 'New and Improved' who posted about losing 20% off some pension and age pension stuff. Cheers. Every bit helps. Read More


Renewing an annual retirement visa by Willdduff
Hi Joe, I make regular trips to Cambodia, about 3 to 4 times a year. Have used an annual retirement visa for the last 2/3 years; and have found no problems with "Lucky" to date, and paid $290 last time. My present visa expires 19th ...

Agree, totally easy compared to Thailand, odd thing was the agent here in SR (a westerner) even printed the form from the official site with an official letterhead. I can easily get a copy to show here. Regardless, it seems I'm the only one ... Read More


Moving from England to Siem Reap in August by john connel
Hi Siem Reap °µÍø½ûÇøs :) I am planning to move to Siem Reap in August and making some new friends while I pursue my Volunteer work. I will initially come in on visitors visa with the intention on applying for a Retitement Visa after 30 days. Q. Can ...

You are allowed to fly in on a one way ticket, few exceptions are some African countries I believe. Just an afterthought, some airlines I have read may refuse you a one way ticket, it's never happened to me though in 10 years. 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 ...

By social security do you mean newstart allowance?...then no, you'll be instantly cut off as soon as you leave Australia. The age pension is only fully portable and not reduced if you reside at least 2 years in Australia prior to your age ... Read More


New members of the Cambodia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cambodia forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your °µÍø½ûÇø story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Hi all, my first intro post didn't go through so hello again and thanks for the info on this site, nice to be on here. Read More


Can anyone guide us towards a reputable lawyer ? by madsevans
Hello everyone! I am new to this forum and so happy I found it! :) I hope that I have posted this correctly in the Siem Reap forum! (Still getting the hang of this platform!) My partner and I would like to move to Asia this year - preferably ...

Jana611, the best advice I've heard. Read More


Renewing an annual retirement visa by Willdduff
Hi Joe, I make regular trips to Cambodia, about 3 to 4 times a year. Have used an annual retirement visa for the last 2/3 years; and have found no problems with "Lucky" to date, and paid $290 last time. My present visa expires 19th ...

Just had my 1 year (ER) visa renewed and I had to sign a form stating I had a pension/income/money without any supporting evidence, sort of like a statutory declaration. No big deal but this was never asked before. New? Read More

Large shoes, size 13 (or 48) Siem Reap.
I have been to a few shops and the biggest size most stock are 10's or 44. Thinking of ordering on line but another question thanks, how reliable is the postal service? Thanks for any local help. Read More


New members of the Cambodia forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Cambodia forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your °µÍø½ûÇø story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

Hello all, I have been living on and off in Cambodia for years now and am looking forward to retiring full time in SEA. Really enjoy Cambodia, the people, the sights and history... and the ease of acquiring one year visas. I am still exploring. Read More