Thaiher2me

Hi All

Anyone know anything about Laser teeth whitening? how good are the results?

are there better methods for whitening teeth?

what is the cost?

are there any downsides?

where in Bkk?

Any personal experiences?

Thanks,

Hi!, here are the facts about teeth, as I was a dental nurse in the army.

1/ Your theeth are covered by enamel, which by nature is colorless, ie. clear.....ask a dentist.

2/ The color of your teeth is determined by the color of the dentine which is the white material inside of the enamel of your tooth.

3/ Depending on what chemicals you were exposed to as an unborn child can have an impact on the color of the dentine. Not everyone's teeth are naturally WHITE!, but somewhere close to white.

4/ So, all these charlitan, make a quick buck schemes are just that.

5/ I you are a smoker, with badly discolored teeth, then maybe the laser treatment will remove the nicotine stains to bring your teeth back to their original natural whiteness.

6/ The world can be an evil place, (getting ripped off all the time) eg. why do governments allow cigarettes to be sold if they know it will kill you!

As they say in California,

HAVE A NICE DAY!

Damo.

Informants get less time in prison anyway, maybe it was just a case of ..."Don't bring a knife to a gunfight"

I myself have never done this, but I know plenty of people who did. The question remains, why ? It's 5 USD more expensive, and at Poipet it will not lead to any time savings.

Judging from the money Jack is going to charge you, you don't save anything money wise either.

I have used twice... It's perfectly safe and does save you a Passport page...

Also it is actually cheaper... (Or was at exchange rates when I did it)... 700Baht vs 1,000 at the border.

I think today, the rate is about 34/USD.. That's 850 baht vs 1,000.

Go for it.

CS

If you're concerned about giving your credit card details to the Cambodian government, fear not, the program is run through Pay Pal and no one in Cambodia will ever see your credit card number. And if you're concerned about Cambodian competence, the program was contracted out to a Malaysian company who oversee the technical aspects of it. I know many people have used it and no one has reported any problems than the occasional computer failure at the point of arrival. The website is here: http://evisa.mfaic.gov.kh/.

I would argue that the historical right in this conflict belongs with Mindanao's Muslims and their armed representatives.

"Armed representatives'?

Is that how pro-muslim, politically-correct lefties are referring to terrorists these days?

We have these scumbags in the South as well. They did a very good job of attacking a family and killing a 9 year-old girl yesterday. It appears these terrorists .. er ...I mean ... 'armed representatives' seem to have become bored with just beheading monks.

Dong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hurrah!, we have someone here who has recognised a lefty, pinko. Probably a law student from a middle-class family who has never had to get their hands dirty. The real world is just outside your front door lefty, take a good hard look.

I hope this helps some people find this place.

I think most of you are totally lost why Japan is doing this.   It's not because of xenophobia or racism.  Japan is passing this fingerprint data to the US, so the US can build massive databases on the world's people.  It's all part of Bush's plan.  If Bush had it his way, the EU would be doing the same, but the EU was very stubborn.   US has been asking for 80 pieces of data on every plane passenger for years from Japan and the EU. Japan is under intense pressure from Washington, but still tries to protect its own citizens, but if you aren't a citizen, then you outta luck.   Yes Japanese society and public opinion is xenophobic, but like everywhere else its manipulated. And when it comes to a dirt poor corrupt nation like Cambodia, how can they oppose the US? Who do u think paid for those webcams at Cambodian immigration to take your face pictures, when they already have your photos? Malaysia only requires photos. Who do you think gets a copy of the data?

Reply...Febuary 2008 is the deadline for all new Australian passports to have fingerprints placed in them courtesy of the United States. When you think about it, I can see why people from former Communist block countries are starting to see a similarity in the West with their old regimes. Maybe this is what the ruling oligarchy (mafia) in Western countries wanted all along, but now that the opposition has disappeared, it is "we can do what we like now". Sometimes the peace is worse than the war. Makes you

Given the to and fro, herein let me add {and restate} a few things.

1. Leases. In Thailand leases are permitted up to 90 years, however they are, except in specific circumstances, comprised of 3 * 30 year tranches. In Cambodia 70 year leases are generally permitted as single entities.
   
2. Land Ownership {foreign}. [AKA It's the Constitution stupid] Any law may be passed by the Government but until Article 44 is amended any such law would be subject to constitutional challenge, and in all probability would fall to such an action.
   
3. Immovable Property. Presently there are moves to establish a legal framework to a}expedite and formalise land claims and b} provide legal safeguards property ownership, excluding land from a foreigner perspective.
   
4. Company & Business law. As stated elsewhere there are few restrictions on foreigners owning business in Cambodia. As might be expected the designations come from a French perspective, :-
   

• Joint Stock Company {S.A} Not less than 7 shareholders.
  
  
• Limited Liability Company {S.A.R.L.} From 2 shareholders up to 30.
  
  
• Sole Proprietorship Limited Company
  
  
• Commercial Partnerships {Société En Nom Collectif [sNC]} Each of the partners is held personally jointly and severally liable for the debts of the partnership.
  
  
• Representative Offices To facilitate the sourcing of local goods and services and to collect information for its parent company.
  
  

Citizenship is an option based on investment criteria, which are evaluated on a case by case basis at this time.

Regards

great post, luv it, very professional

There were plans to extend the runway there by the end of the year:

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/01/15/...dia-Airport.php

But that doesn't mean it will be ready, approved, and have incoming flight in two weeks. Heck, even the capitol doesn't get many.

I spoke with someone just recently and he said that the airport will still have to upgrade its safety equipment, as at the moment it cannot get approval because of this.

Sounds very similar to Thailand with the exception that the leases are 70yrs, not 30, is that correct?

I am no legal expert on Cambodian real estate law, and would not try to answer your question. Best to email Pech Arunn in Kompong Som, as he can give you very accurate information. As a side note, I think Cambodia is a better option from Laos for people in thier later years, less headache over paper-work etc. Unfortunately my Thai wife does not trust Cambodia people, she is a hard coconut to crack! Worries about me all the time.

Have a nice day!

You seem very intent on painting a false, rosy picture of the investment situation in Cambodia for foreigners and giving the lawyer a plug and are also new poster - you would not be trying to sucker people would you?

I try not to have a cynical view of the world, even when I was in the Australian Army and politicians were telling me it was OK to kill people I didn't even know. You are only foolish if you let yourself be fooled. Education and intelligence is without compromise. As they say in California, Have a nice day!

Sounds very similar to Thailand with the exception that the leases are 70yrs, not 30, is that correct?

For Cambodia anything up to 70 years max and renewable on same terms. For Los I beleive its 90 years max not 30 (at least it was a while back).

And Thaiher2me, I beleive you mean "business" can be in your name exclusively not "company".

Also the proposal is for permanent fixtures not land.

BTW - I would not be too hasty to use that lawyer if thats where this false information is coming from.

The info did not come from Pech Arunn, it came from the owner of the Seabreeze guesthouse.

Sounds very similar to Thailand with the exception that the leases are 70yrs, not 30, is that correct?

For Cambodia anything up to 70 years max and renewable on same terms. For Los I beleive its 90 years max not 30 (at least it was a while back).

And Thaiher2me, I beleive you mean "business" can be in your name exclusively not "company".

Also the proposal is for permanent fixtures not land.

BTW - I would not be too hasty to use that lawyer if thats where this false information is coming from.

Yes you are correct, "Businesss"

Sounds very similar to Thailand with the exception that the leases are 70yrs, not 30, is that correct?

I am no legal expert on Cambodian real estate law, and would not try to answer your question. Best to email Pech Arunn in Kompong Som, as he can give you very accurate information. As a side note, I think Cambodia is a better option from Laos for people in thier later years, less headache over paper-work etc. Unfortunately my Thai wife does not trust Cambodia people, she is a hard coconut to crack! Worries about me all the time.

Have a nice day!

How hard/easy would it be for a farang to acquire Cambodian nationality?

From my sources in Kompong Som, don't bother applying just yet, don't bother applying for a visa before you get to Cambodia. On arrival tell them you wish to apply for a one month business visa as you are seriously considering some investment opportunities, or if you want to, buy a shelf company, and then bring with you some sample products to sell. There is no hassle. Once you have renewed your business visa (6 or 12 months- up to you-multi-entry, which you can do indefinately) and your face is known to officials having been polite, kind and generous (greasing palms shows you have good heart) highly regarded in SEAsia, you are basically on your way. I wouldn't worry too much about getting Cambodian nationality. But as the country becomes more affluent and pressure is applied by outside (Western countries) to implement uniform immigration and passport laws; and one day it will come, I would just enjoy the scenery. I think most people should at least get in now and let themselves be known, even if it means a little extra expense travelling between Thailand and Cambodia.

Have a nice day!

Cheers

Sorry to take so long but its a weekend. In Cambodia there has been a draft proposal put to the government to change the land ownership laws to allow foreign ownership of land, as you know from this forum, this is correct. The 51% Khmer 49% foreign to run a company is correct in some cases of company ownership, but if you want to run a small business like a bar , guesthouse etc, the company can be in your name (foreigner), but the land is leased.

For any person interested in running a business in Sihanoukville, or Cambodia in general you can email Pech Arunn who speaks English and French. He says anything can be arranged!

From gocambodia.com:

All investments in Cambodia involve the ownership, lease or concession of immovable property. According to the Investment Law on the Use of Land, the foreign investors can't own the land in Cambodia. Cambodian Government restricts the land ownership only to Cambodian citizens. A legal entity is considered to be a Cambodian legal entity when 51% of the shares are owned by Cambodian citizens. The foreigners, however, currently may lease the land for up to 70 years and renewable upon request. Cambodia's system for land registration, land title and the rules concerning the ownership and the transfer of land are in the state of transition. Although the certificates of land ownership are available now, few landlords have obtained the land certificate. They mostly use the receipts for ownership issued by the land department in Cambodia. Another form is called the Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP), which is applicable to undeveloped land. The land has three categories which are defined as below:

Land for domicile shall be provided for ownership by the provincial committee or municipality;

Cultivation Land I Agricultural Land is for production and exploitation. It is state land allocated for the farmers to manage and use for production and exploitation; and

Concession Land is greater than 5 ha. Concessions provide the rights to occupy lad for large-scale crop production which will contribute to the national economy.

Of these three land categories, private ownership rights could be obtained only on land for domicile; whereas on cultivation land and concession land respectively, only possession and use rights and the right to exclusively occupy could be obtained.

Full article at;

http://www.gocambodia.com/laws/land_construction.asp

cdnvic, I am making a few inquiries and will get back to the forum when my investigation is complete.

Hi again, just spoke with an Aussie in Sihanoukville and found out that the ownership laws have been changed about 2 months ago. Now foreigners can own 100% of the company and land. quote

Was he trying to sell you something.

No he was'nt, he owns the Seabreeze, the guy has been there 14 years.

We were having a general discussion on what is happening there. Have a nice day!

Hi Members and Guests, found this to be of some interest, the local Sihanoukville Advertiser. have a geeza , 40 pages, see top left of screen for page selection.

Hi again, just spoke with an Aussie in Sihanoukville and found out that the ownership laws have been changed about 2 months ago. Now foreigners can own 100% of the company and land. But if you want to invest, go to Sihanoukville and seek out a property lawyer who are all expats. There is a fair bit of red tape too wade thru.

The Sihanoukville International Airport should be accepting wide bodied jets within 2 weeks. Apparently things are moving ahead very quickly there. A lot of investment, a lot of things happening, and a lot of Thai/farang expats there as well!

Hi Members and Guests, found this to be of some interest, the local Sihanoukville Advertiser. have a geeza , 40 pages, see top left of screen for page selection.

My 90 day reporting calendar made my next report due around July 1. I left on a trip to Europe and returned on about June 14. I did not have to report in July or August. I walked in one day late, around Sept. 14, and if I'd been more than a couple of days late, I'd have been fined, quite a lot. Did not happen. Reentering the country resets the clock; your entry card notifies immigration of your address.

Local newspapers are not always right. Even some of the amateur opinions on ThaiVisa are sometimes wrong.

MAY I SAY THIS, We will fight them on the beaches Blah! Blah! Blah. Western people with some degree of money want OUT of the high stress, high tax, high everything WEST. Western governments are bleeding badly because of this. So, through APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Comittee) those SEAsian countries who wish to cooperate in trade etc, agreements have been made on immigration control, passport tracking of individuals, and other matters of economic and cultural significance. A lot of this is very recent. If Thailand and other SEA countries want favourable trading deals then the Western governments, especially Australia in this region, they will push the agenda. The only countries in SEA that will turn the nose up at this is the regimes that don't want to play ball at the moment. Should I have to name them, NO! Time to move on to greener pastures where no doubt large expat communities will grow and grow and flourish like the OLD Thailand did. Remember, the wheel keeps turning, and in the next 50 years China will invest a lot of money in SEA. Get in while its good, strike while the iron is HOT!

The writing seems to be on the wall.What now? Seems many,like me,don't wish to return to home country unless absolutely necessary.So what of the surrounding SEA countries?I'd love to hear what others like and dislike about them,assuming LOS won't have us any longer.

Check out this site for info on SEA. http://www.talesofasia.com/cambodia-faq.htm

Good no Bull---t info. Cambodia is looking for foreign dollars now, and is the FUTURE destination. Don't know about bussiness there, best to call and talk to one of the guest house owners, ( you'll find them on the site). Some may be paying protection money, but have no evidence off this. Can get business visa $25US for one month, then extend for 6 or 12 months indefinately. If you have an income coming in from somewhere that would be ideal. If you are street wise and are a good judge of human character this is a good start to staying out of trouble. Do your research thoroughly, it pays off.

If you're on a visa run from Thailand, and using the Poipet border you will almost certainly be asked to pay a "stamp fee" of as much as 400 baht when you receive your exit stamp. They claim this fee is for "using" their border to pull a visa run from Thailand, never mind you just purchased a 1000 baht visa that you really aren't using. Sometimes when you arrive at the immigration counter to get stamped in they'll ask you how long are you staying. Lie. Tell them you're going to Siem Reap for a week. When you are in the departure building you can also tell them you already paid however many baht it is they want when you got your entry stamp and they might believe you. Do try. If you're using the Koh Kong border for a visa run you'll be looking at a hefty fee for making a visa run and I imagine the other four crossings will do the same. There's not a whole lot you can do about it at these less common border posts as arrivals and departures are at the same window.

Source:http://www.talesofasia.com/cambodia-faq-legal.htm

Have a nice day

Applying for an e-visa to Cambodia has had a lot of bad press. Here are the facts.

Last year, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs began issuing e-visas on-line. Despite initial skepticism the program appears to be successful and for an extra $5 you can avoid a possible wait at the visa on arrival line and avoid some of the overpricing scams that occur at many of the land crossings. Be advised, though, that the program is still not implemented at all land crossings. Check the e-visa website for more details about this and anything else to do with the service, as well as purchasing one. If you're concerned about giving your credit card details to the Cambodian government, fear not, the program is run through Pay Pal and no one in Cambodia will ever see your credit card number. And if you're concerned about Cambodian competence, the program was contracted out to a Malaysian company who oversee the technical aspects of it. I know many people have used it and no one has reported any problems than the occasional computer failure at the point of arrival. The website is here:

http://evisa.mfaic.gov.kh/.

Information gathered from: http://www.talesofasia.com/index.htm

Have a nice day

Where's the link? Where was this story found?

The article was found at www.ninemsn.com.au

It is under ...TOP STORIES...Front Page.

Thai wife at large with hubby's severed penis

Saturday Sep 1 17:15 AEST

A 35-year-old Thai woman was at large with her husband's penis Saturday after discovering the man's unfaithfulness, police said.

Pornbun Sinthusin came home late Friday in Bangkok and found her 34-year-old husband Ploeng Plaekratoke in bed with another woman, said Lieutenant Colonel Kornwat Hunpradit.

Pornbun later gave him several beers before cutting off his penis with "a sharp object," Kornwat said, adding that the husband was in intensive care.

"We suspect she took both her weapon and her husband's penis because we cannot find the penis in their apartment. We even checked a toilet but she did not dump it there," Kornwat said.

Loose bowels can often lead to slippery slop. Consult a doctor.

12. Can you start threads on an internet forum ?

Slippery slop is genetic, it runs in your jeans!