Adrian R Butler
@reg butler
English expat in Malaysia
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Lives in Langkawi
Registration: 04 August 2012
Volunteering in Cambodia by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Cambodia? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes ...
For those facts I will have to get back to my daughter and we live in different countries. Could you please tell me on what authority your statement "It is a well known fact that most (not some) orphanages are just after the money, not the kids ... Read More
Volunteering in Cambodia by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Cambodia? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes ...
My Daughter has dedicated the past 12 years of her life, together with a Cambodian partner to creating and running an Orphanage in Kp Speu Province. They and many other well run Orphanages have adhered to the Law, working closely with the Ministry ... Read More
Looking to Buy Cleaned Natural Pork Casing鈥� by AlegreViajero
Hi there! I live in Vietnam, and pork casing (to make sausages) is not produced here. All is importation. I know that in PP there is a whole lot of roasted pigs for sale at the kilo. [b]Would anyone know if there is a place in Cambodia where ...
After much searching I found Cleaned Pork Casing in Dan Meats in Phnom Penh. It was though quite expensive. Cannot remember the Street Number, but sure you can Google them. Cheers Reg Read More
Any body been given a woman? I have one now! Would welcome thoughts by madmax888
Before any of you go nuts on me, let me explain. She is not my slave, she has complete freedom to come and go any time she likes. She knows she can go wherever, and whenever she likes. Let me explain her history, and how this came to be. Last ...
Hi Madmax, I think there will be many like me who have quietly followed your story with all of it's up's and down's over the past few years. I am very happy for you that you persevered and surmounted all of the hurdles in your way and ... Read More
My colleague almost being raped by bike driver, be careful girls...
In my humble opinion, any lady who hops on to a Moto at night, is not thinking "Keep Safe". Tuk Tuks while costing a bit more are generally safer, and the only slightly more costly Taxis are much safer. Just need to keep a note of their ... Read More
Getting Vaccines in Cambodia
6 months ago, my daughter who lives in PP needed to complete a course of Hep A & B Vaccination with Twinrix which covers both Hep A & B, She'd had the initial doses in Malaysia. Several clinics said it was not imported in Cambodia, but I ... Read More
Good doctors/hospitals in Phnom Penh that do not cost a lot of money. by kenmac1
Hi I just want to know if anyone knows any good doctors/hospitals in Phnom Penh that do not cost a lot of money. I have a 2 year old daughter with my Cambodian wife who is sick on average 1 to 2 times a month where she is feverish,sore throat and ...
Have you tried the Sihanouk Hospital Center of Hope on St 134 They reckon to be a Charitable Non Profit Hospital Read More
How to improve learning new languages easily :)
Total immersion. In other words go to live for a few months with a family who speak no other languages than their native tongue.. Read More
Any body been given a woman? I have one now! Would welcome thoughts by madmax888
Before any of you go nuts on me, let me explain. She is not my slave, she has complete freedom to come and go any time she likes. She knows she can go wherever, and whenever she likes. Let me explain her history, and how this came to be. Last ...
Hi Madmax., I have followed your really interesting story from very early on. I'm so happy for you that against all of the odds you and Chroeb are finally married. My Hearty Congratualtions to you both. May you have a Long and Happy Marriage Best ... Read More
Any Indian restaurants in PP?
Hi Murali, There's a good and cheap Indian Restaurant on Sisowath (the Riverside), between the FCC and the junction where the Amanjaya Hotel is situated. Yellow Sign. Their Draft Beer is also very cheap at 50 cents in happy hours. Enjoy Reg Read More
iPad stolen and then found, sort of...
Hi Alexis, Sorry for your loss. Do not expect you can do much now, other than to assist others, by posting the name of the GH & Computer Shop. Cheers Reg Read More
Camera with Lithium battery prohibitrd in Cambodia??
I bought a Panasonic DMC-ZS5 Camera in PP a year ago, which has a Lithium (Li-ion) battery fitted as standard. Most cameras now use this type of battery. Reg 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
Thanks for all of the suggestions. Have to check them all, Reg 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
Thanks guys, Have checked Thai Huat in Toul Kork as it's our nearest supermarket, and Bayon. No luck in either. Will try TH Monivong shop and Lucky on Sihanouk, but suspect it's not something these places will stock. In UK we uually find it in ... Read More
Malt Exract
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 Read More
HELP ! Third party insurance/civil liability insurance BUSINESS
Hi all, Does anyone know where I can buy Malt Extract in Cambodia. Thanks Reg Read More
Kitten looking for someone to take care of him (urgent)
Hi Armand, Aren't we getting a little Picky in redirecting Fred to the Cambodia Classified Section. He's just trying to help a kitten find a home. It's not exactly an Advert. Reg Read More
Burger King Chain to Open in Cambodia by phnom-penh-services
Burger King will start operations at Phnom Penh International Airport as early as November before moving into the capital. The American burger chain would join the likes of KFC, Dairy Queen and several other international and domestically owned ...
Let's hope they are able to maintain the standard expected for Burger King outlets. If so, they will be much better than the Khmer Burger outfits KFC started off very well, but seem to have gone downhill in the past year or so. A Khmer lack of QC in ... Read More
Begging/Working Children - Do You Give Them Money or Buy from Them? by anthonyteo
It's been a while since I arrived in PP and I've been approached by children quite a few times either to beg for money or to ask me to buy something from them. Now I'm pretty firm on not giving the kids money as it encourages them to beg, which is ...
Hi Anthony. Giving money or buying stuff from the street kids just keeps the cycle going. Most of these kids work for a "minder" who collects the money from them. They often see very little reward. Giving them food is good, if they want it. ... Read More
Retirement in Cambodia
Hi Howie, Not sure if you can get a retirement visa for Cambodia. However I think you can obtain and stay on a Business Visa which will last for 12 months. I think that Thailand's idea of a Retirement Visa is also a 12 month one, which last time I ... 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 ...
Hi Anthony, I cannot be 100% sure, but my daughter has lived in PP for 12 years, and has always understood that drinking the tap water there is one of the surest ways to get a serious stomach upset. Also it is advised not to accept broken ice from ... Read More
Footwear in cambodia! Or packing list! by august_o
Hi all! I'm going to phnom penh in two weeks, i will stay there for 10 months, and I am wondering about what to bring with me as I soon will start packing. Foremost I'm musing about what kind of footwear to bring. Should I buy a pair of sandals ...
Hi August_o, Buy a good quality pair of sandals, such as Clarks etc in Europe, plus a pair of lightweight shorts, a couple of short sleeved cotton shirts, to get by in the first few days. All other clothes, flip flops etc you may need can be bought ... Read More
living in Kep by banbangbao
Hi , My name is Yasmin , I am looking to move to Kep early mid 2013 . I was wondering if there is anyone on this forum that has any information on Kep re expates and homes for rent........I will be arriving on my own would love to meet up with other ...
HI Yasmin, Kep is very quiet and I'm not sure if there's much in the way of accommodation apart from Guest Houses etc. A few expats working in these. A reasonable number of tourists pass through, some on their way to or from Vietnam across the ... Read More