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by Jerry Atrick
Thu Apr 04, 2024 12:34 pm
Forum: Newsworthy
Topic: Village gas station burns to the ground.
Replies: 18
Views: 1735
Central African Republic

Re: Village gas station burns to the ground.

Is it true they demand money from the occupiers before they get to work putting out the fire? Certainly once upon a time that was the case with some units Don't know about present day; but suspect not, as the fire services are far larger and better trained and equipped than ever before it's likely ...
by Jerry Atrick
Wed Apr 03, 2024 4:08 pm
Forum: Thailand News and Discussion
Topic: 6,000 baht all in fee for Girl "release" from the bar
Replies: 20
Views: 1824
Central African Republic

Re: 6,000 baht all in fee for Girl "release" from the bar

dam, been years since i visited a bar with the intent to bar fine a lady, but with prices like this all i can say is, Thank god i was here in the 80/90's where it was 3-500 baht bar fine and 1,000 baht, ( 500 st) all night also, for those that read the story, do the ladies not look as attractive as...
by Jerry Atrick
Tue Apr 02, 2024 9:16 pm
Forum: Video And Entertainment
Topic: Recommended MOVIES
Replies: 327
Views: 114323
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Re: Recommended MOVIES

Manhunter (1986)


It apparently inspired the Silence of the Lambs movies; and the parallels are clear

maybe it's because I watched all the Silence movies as a kid and haven't since but I prefer this and think it's a great movie despite never seeing before it until tonight

solid 8.1
by Jerry Atrick
Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:18 am
Forum: Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)
Topic: Is it possible to open a bank account with an annual visa but without a rental contract?
Replies: 21
Views: 2002
Central African Republic

Re: Is it possible to open a bank account with an annual visa but without a rental contract?

Hello everyone, I have a question about opening a bank account in Phnom Penh, preferably at ABA Bank. I will first apply for a one-year visa with Call Kim in June and then go to the bank to open an account. But I don't have a rental contract yet. Can I still open an account? Thank you very much for...
by Jerry Atrick
Sun Mar 31, 2024 1:35 pm
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: English Teacher GARY SMITH seems to be Homeless now with a Broken Leg in Phnom Penh
Replies: 51
Views: 8633
Central African Republic

Re: English Teacher GARY SMITH seems to be Homeless now with a Broken Leg in Phnom Penh

He has a public Facebook profile Would appear to have been offered loads of help by many different people over 4 or 5 months including but not limited to accommodation, food and a flight out of here which he missed Wow, one look at his FB profile screams substance abuse issues and a bloke who doesn...
by Jerry Atrick
Sun Mar 31, 2024 8:29 am
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: English Teacher GARY SMITH seems to be Homeless now with a Broken Leg in Phnom Penh
Replies: 51
Views: 8633
Central African Republic

Re: English Teacher GARY SMITH seems to be Homeless now with a Broken Leg in Phnom Penh

Stories like this make me wonder, 5 years teaching and in that time made not one friend that could/would help in times of need>> Does anyone know a Gary Smith, from the UK? Saw him yesterday and tried to see what help he needs. Apparently he's been in Cambodia working as a teacher for 5 years. Look...
by Jerry Atrick
Sat Mar 30, 2024 8:53 pm
Forum: The Rest Of The World
Topic: Oh, You Internet.
Replies: 6577
Views: 1131090
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Re: Oh, You Internet.

by Jerry Atrick
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:43 pm
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: Your Health
Replies: 18
Views: 1920
Central African Republic

Re: Your Health

I'm healthy, but I don't see any benefit in making my body last 100 years. I'd say 80 are plenty, I don't need an extra 20 years in a retirement home. There's a huge difference between a fit and healthy 88 year old and an unhealthy one One is mobile, alert, strong and the other is just a shell of a...
by Jerry Atrick
Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:03 pm
Forum: The Rest Of The World
Topic: Oh, You Internet.
Replies: 6577
Views: 1131090
Central African Republic

Re: Oh, You Internet.