Teddylim
Singaporean expat in Cambodia
Forum posts
73
About me
Singaporean
Lives in phnom penh
Speaks English, Mandarin
Registration: 20 June 2012
Late closing banks
I know the one at near independence monument and olympic stadium side opens on Saturday. 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
There is also infinity insurance Read More
BANKING INFORMATION by Wimbleton
Hi i am going to be in knom penh and would like to know if it is easyntomopen abank acct there and what documents are needed or reqiurements ?? Thanks
Maybe for tax purposes from the banking account? The banks deduct tax from the account that I have according to legislation requirement . Read More
Laptop shopping in Phnom Penh by Inge7412
Hi everybody! I am in need of a laptop. Now all over the internet it says not to buy one in Phnom Penh because they are expensive and mostly fake. The problem is, I am here now and will be for a while, and really need one. Can anyone advise me on ...
I had passed by a few times and went in to xcomputer once with the local, had wanted to get some IT stuff but back out as I am not sure about the reliability and quality then. One thing for sure is that they are definitely cheaper. Anyway thanks ... Read More
singaporean in shanghai by Teddylim
Hi,I am a singaporean here in shanghai for about a week. Shanghai changed quite a lot compare to the previous 2 -3 visits in 1999 and 2008. Does anyone know of any church service, one can attend. Preferably near the local metro station. Thank you.
Hi Keith, thanks. I happen to know another friend who is station in Shanghai for work. He has given me the information and I had went for the service. I had wanted to go to the other one at hongqiao area but was too busy. PM me if anyone wants to ... Read More
singaporean in shanghai by Teddylim
Hi,I am a singaporean here in shanghai for about a week. Shanghai changed quite a lot compare to the previous 2 -3 visits in 1999 and 2008. Does anyone know of any church service, one can attend. Preferably near the local metro station. Thank you.
Looks like most has gone for qin ming. It seems quieter. The metro here reminds of the subway I took 10 years ago. The city looks entirely different compare to the first time I live here. Read More
singaporean in shanghai
Hi,I am a singaporean here in shanghai for about a week. Shanghai changed quite a lot compare to the previous 2 -3 visits in 1999 and 2008. Does anyone know of any church service, one can attend. Preferably near the local metro station. Thank you. Read More
Any Singaporean or Malaysian Staying in PP cambodia?? by ntuc-man
hi to all? any bros here?
You mean the person is from malaysia/singapore? :) Read More
Renting a motorbike without a driver's license by Tran Hung Dao
Hi Guys, I'm coming from Vi峄噒 Nam for a quick visit to Cambodia and wondering if you can rent a motorbike that doesn't require a driver's license, such as a motorbike under 50cc (you can drive these in Vi峄噒 Nam without a driver's ...
I know of 20cc suzuki bike that travel less than 40km/h does not require one to have the license. A 50cc motorbike will require a bike license especially if you are stop by traffic police. Read More
2014 Meet Up by fnassar
Hey All This is a Thread for a monthly event to meet up with new people in Phnom Penh. For the month of March, I am organizing a small gathering at Doors on Friday the 21st of March 2014 Address No18, Street 84 & 47 Sangkat Srass Chork Khanh Daun ...
May join. What's the timing to gather? Read More
Please leave home without American Express !!
Thanks for the warning. I think the credit system is widely used in the developed countries while the cash system is more preferred in developing countries. Haven't been using any credit or charge cards since I arrived in SE Asia actually.Well, it ... Read More
Where to buy flowers
Yup, there are several flower shops group together at central market. Read More
How do you guys go home after a night out? by sister0092
Hi everyone, nice to meet you all. Thank you for reading this- I don't go out often, but I sure do like to meet new people. when my company told me they'd like to send me to Phnom pehn, first thing came up in my mind was 'How do I go home after ...
I usually drive back after nights out. Main road are usually quite safe but one still has to guard against snatch thief or petty thief. Agree with rarky is to find a few tuk tuk drivers that you can trust. Even then, one of my friends who went ... Read More
National Dress for Children by EmmaRK
Hi Can anyone recommend where I can buy Khmer national dress for my childrenin Phnom Penh? Thanks
I thought I saw some shops selling traditional dress in central market. Read More
Cambodia---Permanent Residency by Laughing Brook
It was suggested, kindly, somewhere on this site, that permanent residency may be gained after 5 years temporary residency. Anyone have any experience with this? Interested in procedures, any limitations, etc., and if this can lead to citizenship. ...
I heard about that and know of a french who holds both cambodia passport and french passport Read More
sports store in PHOM PENH??
I saw several plant nurseries along the way to airport near ratanak shopping mall. There were several plant nurseries along the way when I drove from Toul Kork to grand phnom penh. Read More
Which places are safe for foreigners in Cambodia?
Wondering if a unit next to a local police station?! makes one feels safer? Read More
Social Come Dine With Me by PJDowney
Hey guys, Everyone here likes to eat, drink and make new friends. I am thinking of starting a social Come Dine With Me here in Phnom Penh. For those of you that don't know what Come Dine With Me is, it is a famous cooking show that groups 4 ...
I think its a good idea and I wish I can join you guys. However I think most people would opt to fast than to try my dishes. Read More
Purse snatched corner of Russian Market by phnom penh bound
Thursday we were having lunch at the corner cafe. An expat lady was walking her dog. A local male in a motorcycle passed close to her, yanked her purse out of her hands and quickly sped away. Last week another incident happened with a Japanese lady ...
I saw 2 snatch thief at monivong several months ago in broad daylight. What was interesting about the incident was that traffic police who usually station at certain intersection of traffic light(I remember because I was being pestered thrice) was ... Read More
DENTAL? Need 2 CROWNS ANY COMPETITVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Yup, my friend recommended Roomchang too, though I have not try before. Read More
Send international money by meamop
Hi all, Does anyone know a way I can send money on a monthly basis to pay my bills that I have pending back in the United States? My bank here in Cambodia does not offer online banking. Do I need to open another account with a bank here that offers ...
What are the good things? - Biggest bank in asset? Many branches throughout the country? Many local open accounts there? One thing I don't like is that they don't provide bankbook unless you pay for it. ANZ, canadia, etc provide bank book without ... Read More
Any Indian restaurants in PP?
There is one which I like - dosa corner opposite wat lanka at st51 and the other one is 2-3 street down the road near sport bar. Cannot remember the name of the restaurant Read More
Any Indian restaurants in PP?
There are several especially in BKK 1 area. Read More
Cost of living in PP - How far will $300/month stretch? by RoseLewis
Hi, I have been offered an Internship based in PP to start in Jan 201 and last around 12 months. I have been offered $300 a month to cover basic costs, and I was wondering how much this will cover and/or how much extra money per month I might ...
Hi Grin Rummy, (if you go to Khmer-style places). You can get a decent dinner for $1.25 but you will get very bored with rice if you do this. Any places you would like to recommend? Read More
Pchum Ben Day: What is going to be CLOSED?
I remembered my family came during khmer new year. most of the shops were closed and in the end I brought them to naga world. I think all the shopping malls in the cityu should be open but not sure about central and russian market. Read More
BANKING INFORMATION by Wimbleton
Hi i am going to be in knom penh and would like to know if it is easyntomopen abank acct there and what documents are needed or reqiurements ?? Thanks
One can also open a account with a passport and cambodia issued driving license Read More
BANKING? Can you open US$ account ? by Wimbleton
Hi is it possible to open a us Dollar account here in Cambodia so i can transfer money here ? Thank u
Well it also depends on what accounts you open with the bank and which bank. Read More
BANKING? Can you open US$ account ? by Wimbleton
Hi is it possible to open a us Dollar account here in Cambodia so i can transfer money here ? Thank u
The accounts I open are all in US denomination, maybe some would open a Cambodian riels account. There might be some charges which you need to check with the bank that you wish to open account with. Read More
WHY IS PORK AVAILABLE MORE THAN CHICKEN IN CAMBODIA? by Wimbleton
WHO HAS THE BEST RESTAURANT OR STAND FOR CHICKEN IN PHOM PENH??
for some reason, the chicken rear locally seems to be of dwarf size. Read More
Hi... Welcome to Cambodia by tutorbtc
I am new here. I love Cambodia. And about you?
I am curious too what makes you love it. Read More
Looking for suggestions for shoe-making by FranCr
I will be in Phnom P for awhile, and am looking for places where I can have shoes and sandals made. Suggestions welcome.
Does anyone knows where to repair sport shoes? Read More
Looking for suggestions for shoe-making by FranCr
I will be in Phnom P for awhile, and am looking for places where I can have shoes and sandals made. Suggestions welcome.
There are a few shoes and sandals shop around that area before st 360. Maybe in the lane 143 Read More
Moving to Cambodia-question about malaria pills/accomodation/ Internet by cambodiabound
Hi My wife and I are moving to Cambodia for 6 months in February. We will be working in BKK3 at an NGO and would like to live close by if possible. Could anyone advise on the optimal way to go about finding apartments? I have been reading this ...
BKK 3 area is west of BKK 1 area and south of BKK 2 area. I have not taken any pills to prevent malaria. One may consider it if you are planning to stay out of phnom penh in forested area of the country. I have taken malaria pill previously in ... Read More
Malt Exract by reg butler
Hi All, Does anyone out there know where in PP I can buy Malt Extract. PP seems to have no Health Food Shops Thanks Reg
Oh, I usually buy my groceries at Tesco back in England. Over here just need to try my luck at the popular supermarket or get substitute for it. Read More
Malt Exract by reg butler
Hi All, Does anyone out there know where in PP I can buy Malt Extract. PP seems to have no Health Food Shops Thanks Reg
I do my shopping at Bayong market cause they have more variety of stuff too. Thai huot market has a branch at toul kork as well. Read More
How Do You Transfer Money to Cambodia? by anthonyteo
Does anyone know what's the best/easiest way to transfer money to Cambodia? I wanted to use Paypal at first, but turns out you need a Visa to open an account in Cambodia. So I need to find other means of doing so now. Any advice?
What's the cheapest way to transfer money here? Read More
Bicycle shops in Phnom Penh?
There are several bicycle shops near Orrusey market. remember to buy a lock. Read More
I Read About so many stolen Motorcyles by phnom penh bound
If you made the investment and its paid for or you're still paying for it, Why not buy a motorcycle alarm?? Don't they sell them in PP? They are cheap compared to the cost of the motorcycle. Even if they forcefully take it away from you, you can ...
Sorry to hear about your bad experience. Considering the compensation amount for the rental bike , that explains why the extra effort to prevent it from recurring. I am not sure about sihanoukville, do they have security guard there to look after ... Read More
Tailors in PP? by Alliecat
Are there lots of cheap tailors in PP like there are in India? Thanks!
Ya, thats expensive compare with the local tailor that charge me. Is that tailor who charge US$30 very talented? Got very unique design and make? Read More
I Read About so many stolen Motorcyles by phnom penh bound
If you made the investment and its paid for or you're still paying for it, Why not buy a motorcycle alarm?? Don't they sell them in PP? They are cheap compared to the cost of the motorcycle. Even if they forcefully take it away from you, you can ...
Getting the cell phone to act as finder for lost bike is interesting. Its more about the reliability of the cell phone, network and having the cell phone charged. Its a bit of hassle to charge it. One can also get ten, twenty different locks and ... Read More
I Read About so many stolen Motorcyles by phnom penh bound
If you made the investment and its paid for or you're still paying for it, Why not buy a motorcycle alarm?? Don't they sell them in PP? They are cheap compared to the cost of the motorcycle. Even if they forcefully take it away from you, you can ...
Its not just the reaction time. Its also the 'discovery' time. One can only react when one discover the bike is stolen. If one didn't realise that the bike is stolen say 1 hour later, one can only react 1 hour later no matter how awake or how drunk ... Read More
Tailors in PP? by Alliecat
Are there lots of cheap tailors in PP like there are in India? Thanks!
Advise you to bring a sample of the clothing to show the tailor else they may do it the local style which may turn out to be SUPER tight fitting. Read More
I Read About so many stolen Motorcyles by phnom penh bound
If you made the investment and its paid for or you're still paying for it, Why not buy a motorcycle alarm?? Don't they sell them in PP? They are cheap compared to the cost of the motorcycle. Even if they forcefully take it away from you, you can ...
Huh? Its seems that one will lose a phone and a bike instead of just the bike. Makes the thief happier. Read More
BEWARE ! Phnom Penh Thieves getting more Daring Now
I assume that this incident happen in broad day light. It seems at the same time that the police are efficient that they have caught the criminal. Read More
Window Screens?
The windows netting do help to filter out the bigger insects however I notice that during certain period of the year, there seems to be more smaller insects coming into the house even with the windows netting. Read More
Cheapest Way to go to Bangkok from PP? by anthonyteo
Hi all, I am planning to go to Bangkok from PP, but I'm wondering what are the different routes I can take, and what are the expenses involved. I heard that flying there takes about $200, and taking the night bus takes about $20, but it's a 20 ...
Maybe you can consider to visit a few places along the way to BKK. That will make the journey more interesting Read More
Suggestions for delicious and inexpensive seafood at KEP?
most places you'll go in kep will have good seafood, it's what they specialise in, but i am not sure about the prices. kimly is really good, but perhaps 6-8 dollars for one fish.Thanks Read More
Suggestions for delicious and inexpensive seafood at KEP?
Hi Everyone, Is there any delicious and inexpensive seafood outlet we can try at KEP? Thank you Read More
Visiting Sihnoukville - any suggestions where to stay/eat/activities? by alohasf
Hi, Planning on visiting Sihnoukville for a week and wondering if anyone has suggestions about places to stay, to eat and recommendated activities? Thanks! Steve
Any places at SV where we can get nice and inexpensive seafood? Read More
Chinatown in Phnom Penh by phnom penh bound
I have not seen any posts about chinatown. Are there nice restaurants, chinese pharmacies and stores? I love orange chicken and yang chow fried rice
I was too pondering where is the chinatown in phnom penh. It seems that there isnt a concentrated area of chinese operated business but spread out all over. Read More
i got mugged !!! by Aaliyah01
this might be interesting to some to fallow the footsteps just in case well, i've been here in PP for about an year now, pleased with how nothing major happens ..untill today when right outside the Vikings restaurant on street 430,at lunch time, ...
Sorry to hear about that. Wish you all the best. My relative too had met snatch thief in broad day light near monivong after caltex station. This incident surprise me as there were usually policeman station at the traffic junction. Infact I was ... Read More
where to buy fresh pasteurized milk in phnom penh?
Well, I prefer magnolia. You can get it from most supermarket such as lucky, pencil, bayon, etc Read More
Tap Water in PP Unclean - How True is It? by anthonyteo
Hi all, The first day I landed in PP, someone told me that the water here is unsafe for consumption, and that she and her friends use mineral water to cook and brush their teeth, etc. As such, I've listened to her advice and did the same. Coz' at ...
I think it depends on the pipeline as well. I doubt it is the best in the SE Asia, maybe among the better one installed. Does it comes with chlorine added to it? Just send for lab test if one is particularly concern. Yup, I do find some bottled ... Read More
Swimming pool
Went to long beach once. No locker. Went to olympic stadium, advisable to go in the morning. The rest are hotels -Cambodiana, phnom penh Read More
Basic Health Care in Phnom Penh by agrady4524
I recently moved to Phnom Penh and I am wanting to know where I could find a good doctor. I know if I have any serious conditions I probably need to leave the country. I'm just looking for somewhere I could go to get checked if I have something ...
royal rattanak is at toul kork along st592. Its after the roundabout. I usually go to Naga clinic cause it is within walking distance. I think there is another clinic at himawari which should be good. SOS is another one. Read More
Buying a motorbike in PP by krtaylor
I am interested in buying a motorbike. Should I go new or used? I would like to spend $1000 to $2000. I am an inexperienced rider, so what do I need to consider with regard to features, size of engine, etc. Where are there reputable dealers who ...
I am inexperienced driver too and got myself an inexpensive honda scoopy crea bike 50cc but its more of fashion bike previously. Read More
driving license by Aaliyah01
hey hey ,cz i was personally interested in this and came across it today so jst wanted to share: i found this place at the corner of sihanouk (274) with Riverside (sisowath)called mittapheap driving school which is pretty awesome .. for 120 $ ...
My local staff brought me there to convert my foreign driving to local B class the previous year. Its valid for 1 year and pay (I can't remember how much) to extend another year. I think it is more worthwhile to take the course and get a 5 years ... Read More
Swimming pool near River side
Hi, I enjoy swimming too. Probably the olympic stadium swimming pool is cleaner in the morning than other time of the day. I went once and wanted to try other swimming pools eg phnom penh hotel, himawari. Read More
Newbies in Phnom Penh! Advice please!! by Steve and Elle
Hey all, We're 2 Brits just about to make our move out to Phnom Penh later this year. We're starting the exciting task of looking at health insurance, banking etc. Anyone out there got any tips of how to set up a good bank account that will suit ...
Hi, For myself, I have a bank account with Royal ANZ too. Though its different from the ANZ account I have back home. I believe they are reliable. I don't really go into reading the financial report of the banks. I heard from the local that they ... Read More
Badminton courts?? by kk13980
Hi, Does anyone know badminton courts (other than the ones at the Olympic Stadium) in Phnom Penh? Thanks Kun
Hi All, I just saw the posting today. I am interested as well to join in the badminton games. So how do we go about this? cheers Read More