Lowdown on Cambodia - ever lived there?

**colourful-era** · 08-11-2005, 04:16 PM

I know there are various forums for Cambodia but does anyone here have much experience of the place?

I'm thinking of possibly doing a bit of teaching there at some point but not sure whether it's a shit hole full of scowling dogs or more of an alternative Thailand.

Seems a bit easier on the WP side but what's it like actually living there?

Am I likely to get fucked over or is that just being paranoid?

**machangezi** · 08-11-2005, 04:20 PM

I know there are various forums for Cambodia but does anyone here have much experience of the place?

A good place to commit suicide!

**colourful-era** · 08-11-2005, 04:45 PM

I take it you don't like the place then?

**machangezi** · 08-11-2005, 04:48 PM

Although I've never been to Cambodia, I heard a hell lot of bad things from friends and co-workers.

I'm sure someone who lived there will step forward and tell you what is it like to be there.

Best of luck mate.

**dirtydog** · 08-11-2005, 04:53 PM

I know quite a few ppl that have spent time there, they all reckon it is great, I shall be going at the end of the year for a week or more to have a little look round.

**machangezi** · 08-11-2005, 05:00 PM

Just to give you a rough picture of working condition in Cambodia.
http://seamonkey.ed.asu.edu/~jonb/camb_one_year.html

**Goddess of Whatever** · 08-11-2005, 06:15 PM

Lowdown on Cambodia - ever lived there?

No, never.

**colourful-era** · 08-11-2005, 08:40 PM

GOW:

Great advice - I'll bear that in mind when I decide to go or not.

Macha:
thanks for the link - I've heard the paying side of things is a bit patchy over there but I reckon people say that enough back home about working in Thailand.

**Captain Sensible** · 08-11-2005, 09:27 PM

Have a browse around this site C-era.

http://www.khmer440.com/

It is pretty good from what I gather. There is a large contingent of expats there, though I reckon there might be some pretty odd characters amongst their number.

**Marmite the Dog** · 08-11-2005, 09:43 PM

I really like Phnom Penh. Good bars and restaurants, a close ex-pat community and if you stay near the river, a very pleasant place to spend some time.

I wouldn't want to live there at the moment though, as I'm still besotted by the chaos of Bangkok. Maybe one day though.

**poolcleaner** · 08-11-2005, 09:58 PM

Hey Marmite let's do a bar together?

Cambodia sounds like my thing!

**Marmite the Dog** · 08-11-2005, 10:07 PM

I'm too much of a miserable b'stard to be the front man in a bar.

**colourful-era** · 08-11-2005, 11:01 PM

I'll have a trawl through the Khmer forum and see what I come up with.
Bit of an ordeal to start with a whole new country's forum but could come in handy.
There are just too many forums these days.

**Marmite the Dog** · 08-11-2005, 11:15 PM

Why don't you pop over for the weekend, CE?

I know a really cool French Colonial hotel near the centre. PM me if you want more info.

**colourful-era** · 08-11-2005, 11:22 PM

well yes , I am popping over for a week at the begining of December - try to get to PP and spend at least 3 days there - may head to Sihanoukville as well - planning a kind of circular trip.

**Captain Sensible** · 09-11-2005, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by poolcleaner

Hey Marmite let's do a bar together?

Cambodia sounds like my thing!

Are you serious Poolie? *Thinks, while scratching stubble*

**DrAndy** · 09-11-2005, 03:45 PM

I spent a few days in PP and also Sihanoukville. I liked PP a lot, although too many loose women...laid back place, nice people, same as Thais, although still very poor. Working there would be OK if you got paid

**colourful-era** · 09-11-2005, 03:53 PM

too many loose women - is that a problem???

**kenkannif** · 09-11-2005, 03:56 PM

Loose as in their arms and legs keep falling off mate

**Fabian** · 09-11-2005, 05:15 PM

And there are other parts you don't want loose.

ops:

**kenkannif** · 09-11-2005, 05:31 PM

Like their jaw 'cos then they can't chew and their bum 'cos then out will fall the poo....I can rhythm and rhyme all of the time

**DrAndy** · 10-11-2005, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by colourful-era

too many loose women - is that a problem???

well, I am getting on a bit, so to speak

too many could be any number, if you think about it. You may like 23, so 24 would be too many

**traveloz005** · 03-04-2006, 09:14 AM

23-24 is too many .,...... but 2-3 aged 23-24 is ok ....lol

**Mercury Cougar** · 21-07-2007, 09:49 PM

Lived worked there for a little over 2 years. Still keep a place there.

**ceburat** · 21-07-2007, 10:23 PM

Cambodia is on my list of places to visit soon. I hear much good about the place. I have been to Laos a lot and like it there. I have been in Thailand a little over three years and love it here. But if the baht keeps on I may become poor and have to leave.

Phillipines is ok for some people. If all you want is sex with young pretty ladies and plenty to drink. You could be right at home if you watch your wallet and any other items of value you may have. Also watch your back and everywhere. Abu sa yaf can get big money for you or they just cut your head off if they can't get a deal. Thats central phillipines and south. Cebu use to be safe. Not so safe now. In the north you need to watch out for the NPA. New Peoples Army. They like to shoot white people. I liked the Phillipines alright but the quality of life in Thailand is far better for not much more money and much safer. I lived there for 9 years prior to comming to Thailand.

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