I made a foolish mistake a few months ago and trusted a shrewd provincial bar girl. Of course, she turned me over. I lost everything - my bicycle, my laptop, my motorbike, my phone, my room, my cash, my security. Serves me right, I know! I don't seek sympathy. I ended up sleeping on the street and in temples, eating when I could and smoking a cigarette when I was offered one. No drama. I'm a big boy and sucked up the discomfort. I was treated like a feral dog by most people until I rented a room 5km West of the airport a fortnight ago and met a diamond geezer called Bunnat. A smart 44 year old country boy from a poor family who rode a cyclo for years, then bought a motorbike, then a tuk tuk, now a minivan. The man fed me, clothed me and lent me money. Now, we are best friends (understandably).
I want to repay him. He operates a taxi service but he has few customers. His van is spotless and he has a reasonable command of the English language. I want to advise him how to promote himself but I don't know how. Google? Facebook? Tripadvisor? Where? Any advice would be gratefully received.

Hahah. Yeah, sorry. But haha

RedBull wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:51 am Hahah. Yeah, sorry. But haha

Fair enough but I'm looking for advice to help a good friend. Is there any advice you can contribute from your Mom's basement?

'Never look behind. They might be gaining.'

May I ask how long you have been in Cambodia?

DavidMurphy wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 10:47 am I made a foolish mistake a few months ago and trusted a shrewd provincial bar girl. Of course, she turned me over. I lost everything ...

I doubt you're going to get away with such a broad stroke, David.

I've just made a nice cup of tea..

Please do tell more about this romantic endeavour and I will happily share some promotion tips.

YaTingPom wrote: ↑Mon Mar 04, 2024 11:00 am May I ask how long you have been in Cambodia?

I'll bite. Over 12 years. I wake at 4:30, exercise, coffee and rice soup. Back to the room for a herbal cigarette. The sky Sheila woke at 3:00, took my $800 phone and $400 cash and presumably got on a bus to Prey Veng to celebrate with her family. Any more questions, sparky?