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klongmaster · 16-04-2008, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AJQUSA

MtD, Hope I did it correctly this time.

Nope. Go back and read the instructions again...it's not that difficult...http://teakdoor.com/how-to-use-stuff-on-board/20334-kms-pic-posting-tutorial-with-pics.html (KM's Pic Posting Tutorial - with pics!)

Told Stool · 22-04-2008, 11:45 AM

Sihanoukville, as I remember it, is outta sight!

When I was there I pigged out on seafood (more than I've had in my life) that a group of friends and I bought in a nearby market, had cooked right in front of us there, and took to the beach with some drinks.

Rented a motorcycle and stayed at a teak-style motel about a block from the beach.

That was back in the innocent days before I was introduced to sinful Pattaya.

colourful-era · 22-04-2008, 01:45 PM

Booze is nice and cheap here that's for sure - small beer in bar is about 35B (for draught) and can get Jim Beam etc.. for 250-300B a bottle and Glenfiddich for around 550B - way cheaper that LOS!

ch1ldofthemoon · 23-04-2008, 12:52 AM

I was in S`nookville in January.....Absolute vodka was $8. Cigerettes were $3.80/$4 a carton of 200 (214.if you smoked Wonder).

sunderlandstephen · 26-04-2008, 08:20 AM

Cambodians not as caculating as the Thais when it comes to trying to part you from your money,found them genuinely nice people. Came across a lot of expats especially in Phnom Penh who have had it with with Thailand ,all reckoned their money goes further. Can`t comment on Sihanoukville but Cambodia worth a go

Dick Rangerous · 15-05-2008, 08:22 PM

Went last month. Me and Whose Wandering hooked up on the gange and stayed at some nice bunglows on Serendipity beach. Still the best seafood at the best prices period.

However the town centre hasn't developed much, the Ankhor is a cheap, dirty guesthouse, Fisherman's Den run by an aggressive, unhappy alcoholic and the rest just about as quiet.

I am thinking of moving to Camb. coast eventually but it's still very early days yet... slow internet too. Didn't go anywhere near the girls... they don't really know how to host like, say, the girls in Pattaya, do by the way. I'd save me cash for the Thai city of sin if you're into that kinda thing and have a chill out and beer, fish fest in ole Kampot Som instead.

Gaudente · 30-08-2008, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by oleboy

I have a new 1 room Apt fully furnished including UBC cable for $90. a Month its located between downtown and the beaches so about ten minutes walk in either direction.

I visited Sihanoukville past May and I could not spot any real estate agency nor saw any "for rent" sign around. How many squared meters is your apt ? are there any other units available ? Any photos of the building ?

Gaudente · 30-08-2008, 12:10 AM

I was also rather disappointed by the whores attitude.
I mean, at Blue Mountain I have been first quoted 10$ for a bj, then after say 10mins was asked another 5$ to go on....what crap is that ?

Whiteshiva · 01-09-2008, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaudente

I was also rather disappointed by the whores attitude.
I mean, at Blue Mountain I have been first quoted 10$ for a bj, then after say 10mins was asked another 5$ to go on....what crap is that ?

I agree - they have absolutely no class.......

durianfan · 01-09-2008, 12:11 PM

I can't see it becoming the next Patts for some time. First of all, there's no airport. Secondly, it's quite a long trip from Phnom Penh to Snooky I believe. One of the draws of Pattaya is that it's only 2 hours from BKK. It also caters to the retirement crowd - cheap and very good restaurants, a few beaches around, and about 5,000 bars full of bargirls. But in 10 years......who knows.

Gaudente · 01-09-2008, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by durianfan

I can't see it becoming the next Patts for some time. First of all, there's no airport. Secondly, it's quite a long trip from Phnom Penh to Snooky I believe. One of the draws of Pattaya is that it's only 2 hours from BKK. It also caters to the retirement crowd - cheap and very good restaurants, a few beaches around, and about 5,000 bars full of bargirls. But in 10 years......who knows.

Not so long . It is about 4 bus hours from PP to SH.
The problem with SH is that apart hotels and GH there is no accomodation available...at least I could not find any.

pai nai ma · 01-09-2008, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaudente

I was also rather disappointed by the whores attitude.
I mean, at Blue Mountain I have been first quoted 10$ for a bj, then after say 10mins was asked another 5$ to go on....what crap is that ?

inflation.

Camel Toe · 01-09-2008, 08:57 PM

Doesn't affect me. I've been able to last more than a minute.

Phuketrichard · 30-09-2008, 10:43 AM

Rather than fill up pages and slow down the thread check out my pics of Cambodia here, Zenfolio | Richard Reitman Photography

I moved up here to Phnom Penh 3 months ago and love the place. 22 years in Thailand and needed the change. Got a place on the river with a view of the city and its amazing. PP is a city but still parts of it feel like a village.

Been photographing everyday and actually got a job even though iw as not looking for one.
The bars are very low key compared to Thailand but i like them, Very easy to have a real converstaion beyond, hello, where u from, i go with u ....

Some of the girls are great.

No tattoes but Khmer girls are really into coloring their hair and i LOVE Long hair.

One thing, In Thailand it is very easy to pick out the bar girls, Here nearly impossible

Street food not as good and cost more but plenty of ok farang restaurants along the river side.

Shinoukville is Patong 15 years ago, no idea where you saw no airport but there is a big one right outside town and Bangkok airlines will start the Bkk-Siem Rep-Snooky- Bkk flight in Nov.
Plenty of hotels and gh all over the place from FREE to $120/night.

Where else can u find place that offer ...from 11 am-7pm all the beer you can drink for $8!!!!

Siem rep is Angkor wat and nothing else (just was up there for 3 days)

Although ganga is technicaly illegeal you can go anywhere and smell it PLUS there are a few establishments on the river side where you can get a "happy Pizza"

Pizza hut, KFC and the Bangkok Post

1 year visa with no papperwork!!!!!

Try it. You'll like it here

AJQUSA · 30-09-2008, 05:45 PM

Excellent photos Phuketrichard
Tell us more about PP

Thank you!

Phuketrichard · 01-10-2008, 08:42 PM

mm what can i say. I have an apt on the river on the other side pf pp and love watching the traffic go by, Right outside my door is a about 25 or so Sea gyspy's that live on their boats, Same like you will find in Rawaii in Phuket.

I go out each week to the land fil and help donate food to those that chose to make a living there. Amazing but many of the youngsters speaklbetter english than u find in 50% of the bars and restaurants in Thailand.

Starting next week when school commences i begin a 6 month photo documantry on the local fine Arts Highs school. They teach Dance ( modern and Classical) Drama, theater and circus

Khmer is a lot like thai but then again not. Many words are the same but an eual number are prounced the same but dif meaning.

Plenty of bars catering to the locals and tourists and here they call them "Hostess bars". Some of the girls go with ya, some are there just to practice there english and prehaps find that one right guy. No go go's but some have girls dancing on the bar. Most bars have pool tables. Plenty of good pick up places like Sharkeys and Martinis where you find the Vietnamses freelancers

Poverty everywhere and i cant see how some of them survive. One of the few places that actually still have rickshaws pulled by people. Many of them live in there rickshaw on the street corners.
Another thing i have met a far better group of expats here than i met in thailand and much more interesting and contrary to what all the press harps on there is no more child whores than u will find in Bangkok ( in fact i would think less) BUT the press plays it up to get the funding.

What ya want to know? Ask

AJQUSA · 03-10-2008, 06:42 PM

Phuketrichard,

Your current living situation sounds great.
I was in Sihanoukville for a few days last year. I am going to be there again in December 08. I plan to have about 10 days there this time. What places should I visit away from the coast?

Thanks
AJQusa

mi5neo · 31-10-2008, 09:48 PM

Hi.

i've lived in sihanoukville am now living in koh kong. I'll help you if i can so ask away.

Phuketrichard · 01-11-2008, 09:35 PM

i went thru Koh Kong when i drove up from Thailand to PP.
seems like a very laid back place.

If your ever up in PP give me a call, 015 215 974

If u have never been to Siem Reap GO. Angkor is amazing alothough didn't care for the town a lot. to new and developed and they have a place called " pup Street" that reminds me of an upscale Kho Song road.

EmperorTud · 03-11-2008, 09:43 PM

You met the General Lee yet Richard?

Quote:

Originally Posted by durianfan

First of all, there's no airport.

Yes there is. It reopened early 2007.

Phnom Penh expats are worried that it will take a lot of the tourist trade away from the city as people go direct to Sihanoukville instead. once it gets fully up and running that is.

01-09-2008, 12:11 PM	#50 (permalink)
durianfan Cynical Member Last Online: Today 07:59 AM Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ratchada Posts: 1,359	I can't see it becoming the next Patts for some time. First of all, there's no airport. Secondly, it's quite a long trip from Phnom Penh to Snooky I believe. One of the draws of Pattaya is that it's only 2 hours from BKK. It also caters to the retirement crowd - cheap and very good restaurants, a few beaches around, and about 5,000 bars full of bargirls. But in 10 years......who knows. __________________ "Fuck off. And take your stupid cult with you." -Scarlett Johansson to Tom Cruise

30-09-2008, 10:43 AM	#54 (permalink)
Phuketrichard Grand Palace Last Online: 18-11-2008 08:12 AM Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phnom Penh Posts: 48	Rather than fill up pages and slow down the thread check out my pics of Cambodia here, Zenfolio \| Richard Reitman Photography I moved up here to Phnom Penh 3 months ago and love the place. 22 years in Thailand and needed the change. Got a place on the river with a view of the city and its amazing. PP is a city but still parts of it feel like a village. Been photographing everyday and actually got a job even though iw as not looking for one. The bars are very low key compared to Thailand but i like them, Very easy to have a real converstaion beyond, hello, where u from, i go with u .... Some of the girls are great. No tattoes but Khmer girls are really into coloring their hair and i LOVE Long hair. One thing, In Thailand it is very easy to pick out the bar girls, Here nearly impossible Street food not as good and cost more but plenty of ok farang restaurants along the river side. Shinoukville is Patong 15 years ago, no idea where you saw no airport but there is a big one right outside town and Bangkok airlines will start the Bkk-Siem Rep-Snooky- Bkk flight in Nov. Plenty of hotels and gh all over the place from FREE to $120/night. Where else can u find place that offer ...from 11 am-7pm all the beer you can drink for $8!!!! Siem rep is Angkor wat and nothing else (just was up there for 3 days) Although ganga is technicaly illegeal you can go anywhere and smell it PLUS there are a few establishments on the river side where you can get a "happy Pizza" Pizza hut, KFC and the Bangkok Post 1 year visa with no papperwork!!!!! Try it. You'll like it here __________________ A good Traveler is one who does not know where he is going to, and a perfect Traveler does not know where he came from. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by Phuketrichard : 30-09-2008 at 10:53 AM.

01-10-2008, 08:42 PM	#56 (permalink)
Phuketrichard Grand Palace Last Online: 18-11-2008 08:12 AM Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phnom Penh Posts: 48	mm what can i say. I have an apt on the river on the other side pf pp and love watching the traffic go by, Right outside my door is a about 25 or so Sea gyspy's that live on their boats, Same like you will find in Rawaii in Phuket. I go out each week to the land fil and help donate food to those that chose to make a living there. Amazing but many of the youngsters speaklbetter english than u find in 50% of the bars and restaurants in Thailand. Starting next week when school commences i begin a 6 month photo documantry on the local fine Arts Highs school. They teach Dance ( modern and Classical) Drama, theater and circus Khmer is a lot like thai but then again not. Many words are the same but an eual number are prounced the same but dif meaning. Plenty of bars catering to the locals and tourists and here they call them "Hostess bars". Some of the girls go with ya, some are there just to practice there english and prehaps find that one right guy. No go go's but some have girls dancing on the bar. Most bars have pool tables. Plenty of good pick up places like Sharkeys and Martinis where you find the Vietnamses freelancers Poverty everywhere and i cant see how some of them survive. One of the few places that actually still have rickshaws pulled by people. Many of them live in there rickshaw on the street corners. Another thing i have met a far better group of expats here than i met in thailand and much more interesting and contrary to what all the press harps on there is no more child whores than u will find in Bangkok ( in fact i would think less) BUT the press plays it up to get the funding. What ya want to know? Ask Last edited by Phuketrichard : 01-10-2008 at 08:58 PM.

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mi5neo Karon Beach Last Online: 04-11-2008 08:23 PM Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3	Lived in sihanoukville Hi. i've lived in sihanoukville am now living in koh kong. I'll help you if i can so ask away.

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22-04-2008, 11:45 AM	#42 (permalink)
Told Stool I am in Jail Last Online: 22-11-2008 10:56 PM Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Posts: 316	Sihanoukville, as I remember it, is outta sight! When I was there I pigged out on seafood (more than I've had in my life) that a group of friends and I bought in a nearby market, had cooked right in front of us there, and took to the beach with some drinks. Rented a motorcycle and stayed at a teak-style motel about a block from the beach. That was back in the innocent days before I was introduced to sinful Pattaya.

22-04-2008, 01:45 PM	#43 (permalink)
colourful-era born of a jackal Last Online: 15-07-2008 07:05 PM Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phnom Penh Posts: 2,629	Booze is nice and cheap here that's for sure - small beer in bar is about 35B (for draught) and can get Jim Beam etc.. for 250-300B a bottle and Glenfiddich for around 550B - way cheaper that LOS!

23-04-2008, 12:52 AM	#44 (permalink)
ch1ldofthemoon Kanchanaburi Last Online: 02-12-2008 07:37 PM Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: London,England Posts: 182	I was in S`nookville in January.....Absolute vodka was $8. Cigerettes were $3.80/$4 a carton of 200 (214.if you smoked Wonder).

26-04-2008, 08:20 AM	#45 (permalink)
sunderlandstephen Korat Last Online: 02-12-2008 09:25 PM Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 133	Cambodians not as caculating as the Thais when it comes to trying to part you from your money,found them genuinely nice people. Came across a lot of expats especially in Phnom Penh who have had it with with Thailand ,all reckoned their money goes further. Can`t comment on Sihanoukville but Cambodia worth a go

15-05-2008, 08:22 PM	#46 (permalink)
Dick Rangerous Grand Palace Last Online: 21-11-2008 03:25 PM Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bangers Posts: 49	Went last month. Me and Whose Wandering hooked up on the gange and stayed at some nice bunglows on Serendipity beach. Still the best seafood at the best prices period. However the town centre hasn't developed much, the Ankhor is a cheap, dirty guesthouse, Fisherman's Den run by an aggressive, unhappy alcoholic and the rest just about as quiet. I am thinking of moving to Camb. coast eventually but it's still very early days yet... slow internet too. Didn't go anywhere near the girls... they don't really know how to host like, say, the girls in Pattaya, do by the way. I'd save me cash for the Thai city of sin if you're into that kinda thing and have a chill out and beer, fish fest in ole Kampot Som instead.

30-08-2008, 12:10 AM	#48 (permalink)
Gaudente I am in Jail Last Online: Yesterday 11:11 PM Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pattaya Posts: 177	I was also rather disappointed by the whores attitude. I mean, at Blue Mountain I have been first quoted 10$ for a bj, then after say 10mins was asked another 5$ to go on....what crap is that ?

01-09-2008, 08:57 PM	#53 (permalink)
Camel Toe Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,075	Doesn't affect me. I've been able to last more than a minute.

30-09-2008, 05:45 PM	#55 (permalink)
AJQUSA Hua Hin Last Online: 22-11-2008 05:13 AM Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NEW HAMPSHIRE USA Posts: 17	Excellent photos Phuketrichard Tell us more about PP Thank you!

03-10-2008, 06:42 PM	#57 (permalink)
AJQUSA Hua Hin Last Online: 22-11-2008 05:13 AM Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NEW HAMPSHIRE USA Posts: 17	Phuketrichard, Your current living situation sounds great. I was in Sihanoukville for a few days last year. I am going to be there again in December 08. I plan to have about 10 days there this time. What places should I visit away from the coast? Thanks AJQusa

01-11-2008, 09:35 PM	#59 (permalink)
Phuketrichard Grand Palace Last Online: 18-11-2008 08:12 AM Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Phnom Penh Posts: 48	i went thru Koh Kong when i drove up from Thailand to PP. seems like a very laid back place. If your ever up in PP give me a call, 015 215 974 If u have never been to Siem Reap GO. Angkor is amazing alothough didn't care for the town a lot. to new and developed and they have a place called " pup Street" that reminds me of an upscale Kho Song road.

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