What’s the big advantage of only having Khmer citizenship?

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newkidontheblock
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What’s the big advantage of only having Khmer citizenship?

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Just thinking about that poster who want to renounce his US citizen (and presumably) become a Khmer citizen.

Is there any real advantage in having only a Khmer citizenship?

Any thoughts?
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Why are you even asking this dumb question?
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Re: What’s the big advantage of only having Khmer citizenship?

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other than owning land ZERO
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Re: What’s the big advantage of only having Khmer citizenship?

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John Bingham, Why you give a dump answer?
There are people who cannot imagine that there are other ways of life than their own life. :facepalm:
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Re: What’s the big advantage of only having Khmer citizenship?

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Maybe easier to go to/ work in Thailand/ Vietnam?
2 minutes faster through Ponchentong?
Oh and of course the best bit, you get to vote?

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Re: What’s the big advantage of only having Khmer citizenship?

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John Bingham wrote: ↑Thu Dec 14, 2017 12:50 pm Why are you even asking this dumb question?
Are you kidding me JB, Did you not read who posted it.....search through all of this guys posts here and on TOF and this is probably the most intelligent question he ever asked
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Re: What’s the big advantage of only having Khmer citizenship?

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New Kid...long time, no see! Hows married life, missus up the duff yet? Are you living in Cambodia now?
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Re: What’s the big advantage of only having Khmer citizenship?

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You pay less airport tax.

That's about it.
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Re: What’s the big advantage of only having Khmer citizenship?

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1. I can buy any property I want (not restricted to being off ground level)
2. I can invest in land
3. I can travel throughout ASEAN without needing a visa
4. I don't need a visa to be here
5. I don't need a work permit
6. I get cheaper rates at hospital's
7. I have a laugh with customs guys when they see my passport
8. I get tax refunds at the airport
9. I can vote :-)
10. It's a great topic of conversation with the locals
11. I gain free assess to Angkor Wat, National Museum etc
12. I get a 10 year driving license
13. It feels good

That's about it. Other than that it's not that exciting!
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Re: What’s the big advantage of only having Khmer citizenship?

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How about:


1. No longer being treated unfairly with regard to taxes
2. Not being rejected by banks due to FATCA
3. Being able to legally invest in cryptocurrencies without having to lie about your citizenship
4. Not having to admit you are a member of the evil empire of the day

I can go on. The advantages aren't so much about having Khmer citizenship, but are more about being able to finally cast off the shackles of an American passport.
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