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by AM34
Tue Oct 31, 2023 6:44 am
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Speed boat Phnom Penh to HCMC
Replies: 8
Views: 2083

Re: Speed boat Phnom Penh to HCMC

There's no commercial service, but possible to do a private charter. I paid about $100/day for a slow boat to drive around the delta backwaters for a week from Chau Dac, but you could also go to HCMC this time of year.
by AM34
Wed Oct 25, 2023 10:31 am
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Self Transfer - Hand Luggage - online Check-in
Replies: 31
Views: 7956

Re: Self Transfer - Hand Luggage - online Check-in

AFIAK, Batik flies out of KLIA1, (while AirAsia is always KLIA2) so you'll have to go landside and take the train between terminals. Would think 1.5 hours is enough, but tight.
by AM34
Wed Aug 30, 2023 10:12 am
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Immigration/Tax lawyer
Replies: 5
Views: 1219

Immigration/Tax lawyer

Hi gang, I'm transitioning from a salaried employee with a Cambodian entity to a salaried employee with a foreign entity (so freelance?). However, I plan to continue living in Cambodia. As such, I need to consult a lawyer on some tax and immigration questions. Can anyone recommend a reliable lawyer ...
by AM34
Mon Aug 07, 2023 7:37 pm
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Replacement for lost work permit card
Replies: 3
Views: 981

Replacement for lost work permit card

My work permit card recently went missing (through no fault of my own). I would like to get the card reissued, as I will need it to renew my visa. Any idea what the process is? I tried to reach out to MoLVT online, to no success. The hitch is, the permit was processed by my employer, who recently cl...
by AM34
Thu Jul 13, 2023 10:04 pm
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: transit through chinese airport
Replies: 9
Views: 2432

Re: transit through chinese airport

I don't know about transferring Xiamen specifically (it's possible to do without going through immigration in some cases at that airport), but to enter China just need to do a self-administer rapid test. You need to complete a health declaration online, but don't need to submit proof of the test and...
by AM34
Fri Apr 07, 2023 3:28 pm
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: ABA credit card - renewal
Replies: 19
Views: 3229

Re: ABA credit card - renewal

To qualify for an ABA credit card, I needed to have a fixed deposit. You then get a credit limit worth something like 90% of your collateral. Since I lock in a certain minimum (I think it's +$3k), they waive the fees on a platinum card and throw in 10 free passes to the airport lounges in PP and SR....
by AM34
Thu Nov 17, 2022 7:48 am
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Any Sports Bars Opened Early To Watch NHL Hockey Games
Replies: 11
Views: 2214

Re: Any Sports Bars Opened Early To Watch NHL Hockey Games

Score bar will show any NHL game on-demand, but they don't open early enough to see eastern games live (you might have better luck as a Vancouver fan). The owner is a Habs fan and is very lovely. Unfortunately there seems to be technical issues with their system every time I've watched a game there....
by AM34
Sun Oct 16, 2022 6:53 pm
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: Can western women find relationship success with western men in Cambodia
Replies: 80
Views: 12059

Re: Can western women find relationship success with western men in Cambodia

I haven't had much luck with Khmer women. Have found it hard to find those who are educated, independent, comparable income, fluent in English, and have shared values (and are still single). But have come to know terrific women from other countries in the region (Singapore, Malaysia, Korea, Taiwan)....
by AM34
Sun Sep 18, 2022 1:29 pm
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Aba Pay
Replies: 17
Views: 2469

Re: Aba Pay

My understanding is that you can't open a bank account if you're in the country on a tourist visa. You also need to show an employment contract or long-term lease.
by AM34
Sat Jul 02, 2022 6:30 am
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Bhutan
Replies: 14
Views: 2249

Re: Bhutan

Went on a tour a few years ago and enjoyed it. You'd pay the same amount for a cruise or guided tour to any high income country in Europe, etc, so actually saw it as quite good value because the relative experience is quite unique. There are plenty of cheaper ways to visit the Himalayas if cost is t...