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by alexvanlaar
Thu Apr 11, 2024 6:04 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: e-Arrival Card app for foreigners coming to Cambodia to be launched in 2024
Replies: 135
Views: 35009
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Re: e-Arrival Card app for foreigners coming to Cambodia to be launched in 2024

On april 4th I crossed the Koh Kong landborder /from Haad Lek (thailand). Only paper-arrivalcards were issued.
by alexvanlaar
Wed Apr 10, 2024 8:52 pm
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: What books are you reading?
Replies: 144
Views: 27346
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Re: What books are you reading?

I've always enjoyed reading Burroughs since the 60's BUT i never knew how travelled he was he lead a hell of a life>> an lived in some fantastic times "Anarchist, heroin addict, alcoholic, and brilliant writer, Burroughs was the patron saint of the Beats" https://external-content.duckduck...
by alexvanlaar
Mon Apr 08, 2024 5:22 pm
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Used Book stores
Replies: 51
Views: 10039
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Re: Used Book stores

An oasis of culture in a desert of depravity; Canterbury Tales in Pattaya. When you walk in it smells like an old library from your earliest memories. https://i.imgur.com/SGrvPeT.png yep (they just moved to Soi Bongkot) From 2nd Road go inside Soi Bongkot ca. 1,5 km down the Soi close to the second...
by alexvanlaar
Thu Mar 21, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: Tourist Traps
Replies: 66
Views: 4918
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Re: Tourist Traps

How are we on page 5 and Topaz didn't get a mention yet? Service is continually dismal, food bang average - except for the deserts which are superb, and all for a large multiple of dollars versus better service & food elsewhere. If Topaz was priced at La Croisette/Metro levels, I could accept i...
by alexvanlaar
Sat Mar 16, 2024 6:29 pm
Forum: Business and Finance
Topic: Card and cash vs phone, banking apps and QR codes
Replies: 18
Views: 1597
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Re: Card and cash vs phone, banking apps and QR codes

3 months ago I tried to make a payment with my Mastercard in Thailand. It didn't work so i stopped the proces. After 2 days I experienced in my bank-statement that someone tried to steal 0,01 cent. It was some (famous) food carrier. I called my bank in europe and was told that my card was (automatic...
by alexvanlaar
Fri Mar 15, 2024 5:42 pm
Forum: Newsworthy
Topic: Bolivian Woman in 4 Kilo Cocaine Bust at Phnom Penh Airport
Replies: 32
Views: 7927
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Re: Bolivian Woman in 4 Kilo Cocaine Bust at Phnom Penh Airport

Cambodia??? ONly if it was going to be passed off to another carrier to these other 2 countries> Possibly but cocaine is popular among young well-heeled Cambodians and Thais. Where does that assumption come from ? Serious … Does it take one to know one ? Genuinely curious what makes you so intellig...
by alexvanlaar
Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:18 pm
Forum: The Rest Of The World
Topic: Donald Trump vs Taylor Swift, who will win?
Replies: 106
Views: 11194
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Re: Donald Trump vs Taylor Swift, who will win?

alexvanlaar wrote: Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:17 pm
Zyzz wrote: Thu Feb 01, 2024 9:49 am She looks like shit and her music is horrible.
:o
by alexvanlaar
Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: The Rest Of The World
Topic: Donald Trump vs Taylor Swift, who will win?
Replies: 106
Views: 11194
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Re: Donald Trump vs Taylor Swift, who will win?

Zyzz wrote: Thu Feb 01, 2024 9:49 am She looks like shit and her music is horrible.
:stir:
by alexvanlaar
Mon Jan 15, 2024 12:57 am
Forum: The Rest Of The World
Topic: William Lai: Taiwan just chose a president China loathes
Replies: 30
Views: 20933
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Re: William Lai: Taiwan just chose a president China loathes

the future will be interesting for sure in Taiwan. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/DA97/production/_132295955_gettyimages-1921930117.jpg.webp Beijing called him a "troublemaker" and a dangerous "separatist". Now he will be Taiwan's next president. China's claims over...
by alexvanlaar
Fri Nov 24, 2023 4:36 pm
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: The good old days
Replies: 119
Views: 32899
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Re: The good old days

I had this on another thread but figured the title ( "best performance at woodstock") might not get all the people so here ya go Please voice ur opinions personally i think those of us that grew up during the 60's, early 70's, had the best of times and saw the most changes Plus our music ...