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Cambodia or Vietnam

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13 hours ago, Headphone Jack said:

That's a bit harsh doggy. Sihanoukville has plenty of dead beats but most expats in Phnom Penh are fine. Because Cambodia does not really have a sex industry older expats in Phnom Penh tend to be very sociable and there are not many of them.

Cambodia is not cheap compared to Thailand or Vietnam but visas and drivers licenses are easily available and the people are cool. It must more freedom than most countries in the world.

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13 hours ago, Headphone Jack said:

That's a bit harsh doggy. Sihanoukville has plenty of dead beats but most expats in Phnom Penh are fine. Because Cambodia does not really have a sex industry older expats in Phnom Penh tend to be very sociable and there are not many of them.

Cambodia is not cheap compared to Thailand or Vietnam but visas and drivers licenses are easily available and the people are cool. It must more freedom than most countries in the world.

Cambodia is a robbery they think there US these people. The food is shit and the property market sucks.

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3 hours ago, bkkrooftop said:

 

i can agree with this.  it is so easy here too, good food, and close to thai.. but the more u say this.. the more losers from thai come:) 

Are you a winner mate ? What makes you special ? Your quick to insult people son 

13 hours ago, Headphone Jack said:

That's a bit harsh doggy. Sihanoukville has plenty of dead beats but most expats in Phnom Penh are fine. Because Cambodia does not really have a sex industry older expats in Phnom Penh tend to be very sociable and there are not many of them.

Cambodia is not cheap compared to Thailand or Vietnam but visas and drivers licenses are easily available and the people are cool. It must more freedom than most countries in the world.

 

 

13 hours ago, Headphone Jack said:

That's a bit harsh doggy. Sihanoukville has plenty of dead beats but most expats in Phnom Penh are fine. Because Cambodia does not really have a sex industry older expats in Phnom Penh tend to be very sociable and there are not many of them.

Cambodia is not cheap compared to Thailand or Vietnam but visas and drivers licenses are easily available and the people are cool. It must more freedom than most countries in the world.

Cambodia is a robbery they think there US these people. The food is shit and the property market sucks.

lmao !

Go to both and then see you back in Thailand within 3 months!!

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Hey if mom and dad can afford it go wherever you want man, have fun.

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8 hours ago, coppywriter said:

 

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I just want to say a big thanks to everyone for your input. I will try both, starting with Cambodia.  Cheers

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44 minutes ago, mcfish said:

Go to both and then see you back in Thailand within 3 months!!

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haha I  know I will definitely be back. Not that soon though! Will give it atleast a year and who knows.

Since you just stay at home, work out and watch movies... Vietnam because you'll get better value for money quality apartments, a much higher salary with the part time teaching, better internet.

 

Nice apartments are in short supply in Cambodia and more expensive than Thailand.

 

Cambodia is more about trying to live as cheaply as possible, lower quality apartment for cheap, lower quality prostitution for cheap, cheap booze/cigarettes and hard drugs of all kinds easily accessible, very cheap visas, and casinos.

7 hours ago, lungnorm said:

I have stayed in Thailand many times for a few months at a time, I visited the Philippines and I am still there 2yrs now. Coppywriter is correct the Philippines is better in many ways to Thailand once you get away from Manila. Visa's are easy nothing like the stupid system in Thailand and lots speak English. The only thing wrong in my view is they drive on the right side of the roads which is the wrong side for me.

Being an American, the right side of the road IS the correct side...  555

Vietnam hands down over Cambodia. Cleaner, cheaper, seems less corrupt. Cambodia uses the USD

so while prices are stable in USD terms US dollars are becoming considerably more expensive.

Try a few months in both and I think you will choose Vietnam. I made two trips there last year and

really loved it.  :thumbsup:

Travel frequently to Vietnam for business, so for me it would be no question, Vietnam would be my next choice. Friendly, hard working people. Clean. Great culture, great food. But it's a big country, best to explore for a while before deciding where you want to settle.


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17 hours ago, coppywriter said:

Philippines is nice if you stay outside of Manila. Decent English speaking people, and a very easy visa situation no matter what age you are.

Is Philippines in Cambodia or Vietnam?

17 hours ago, coppywriter said:

 

Thailand has a much better infrastructure but the Philippines actually wants the foreigner and they make it easier to live and work long term.

Most of the expart traffic goes from PI to TH rather then the other way 'round...make of it what you will.

17 hours ago, Asiang said:

If someone wants to be close enough to travel to Thailand by car, Cambodia is the best choice.

 

Actually who cares anything else but a good Internet and cheap western food ? Then Cambodia also seems the best choice.

 

 

 

Vietnam is more developed but too far from Thailand except if you like flying.

 

 

17 hours ago, bkkrooftop said:

u have to define "good" , more sincere girls here.. but u def need to speak khmer.. if u are looking for a quick lay..yes,, more action in thai and viet

 

Good means that I don't have to pay to put them quickly in a bed !

 

Thai is so easier than Cambo and Vietnam !

 

 

I have lived for 6 years in Vietnam (Hanoi).

 

Personally I would choose Cambodia. But if you choose Vietnam, then go south. 

CAmbodian people are great but the expats in Cambodia are the worst. 100x worse in Phnom Penh. They are liek the reject expats of Thailand. 

23 hours ago, dotpoom said:

Apologize....it went in two times.

At your age. Lol

 

 

 

 

Sorry couldn't resist.  

On 11/3/2016 at 8:41 AM, dotpoom said:

 

...So now I consider myself one of life's "loners". What that means to me is a person who can get along without seeking out the company of others. A person who enjoys his own company. I would by far rather be a person such as this then being of the type who cannot stick their own company, who almost always needs the company of others, who hates going home to an empty room, who has to sit for hours in pubs or coffee shops in the hope of meeting someone to talk to.

                                  Just my tuppence worth.

 

I've always been rather like that.  When I was very young, my Mom stopped punishing me by making me stand in a corner, facing the wall.  Said it didn't do any good and I would just play with the dust bunnies or whatever, to her embarrassment.  I enjoyed it, I guess.  Although I do like being on the periphery of people and conversations.  More so now that I'm older.  But conversation has to be like tennis, lobbing the ball back and forth. It's not a game to be won, it's a pastime.  Like posting here.

 

When I went to Thailand 40 years ago, I would walk around my small town if I got bored in the evening.  With my limited Thai, I would talk to a shopkeeper for a minute, then move on down the street and have about the same conversation with the next person.  Over and over again. In a small town, they soon get to know your face.  Thereafter, all you have to do is lift you head, say "uuh" and smile as you go by.  Tease little kids and watch them run away giggling.

 

Can't say anything much about Cambodia or Vietnam, as I have not visited.  I have one Cambodian buddy here in the U.S. and he is the nicest guy one could hope to know.  I'd trust him with my life.

 

As for Vietnam, my wife's clan is from there, still some left including her older sister.  Last week she went there to visit for the first time ever, for two weeks.  Today I was on Facebook video chat with them.  Mostly grinning and bowing and a few words of English.  One nephew is a mechanical engineer and quite a nice boy.  There was an old man and the cutest 8 year old girl.  And a crappy connection.  But all having a good time. 

 

OK, Dotpoom, "what about yourself" 55555

 

 

On 11/4/2016 at 9:22 AM, whaleboneman said:

Is Philippines in Cambodia or Vietnam?

Soon to be in China I gather.

On 11/3/2016 at 10:00 PM, performance said:

Are you a winner mate ? What makes you special ? Your quick to insult people son 

 

 

its a bit of sarcasm.. i think everyone knows there are a ton of losers in cambo and maybe more than thai..  i was just merely saying,, the more thai goes downhill we will see the dodgier ones first i suppose.. dont take it personally , son

10 minutes ago, bkkrooftop said:

 

The only ones who tend to take it personally are those who have their feelings hurt. Mention alcoholics for example and every alcoholic in Thailand will be all over you. Likely no different than losers. In my opinion birds of a feather.

its a bit of sarcasm.. i think everyone knows there are a ton of losers in cambo and maybe more than thai..  i was just merely saying,, the more thai goes downhill we will see the dodgier ones first i suppose.. dont take it personally , son

 

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On 11/4/2016 at 0:39 AM, jspill said:

Since you just stay at home, work out and watch movies... Vietnam because you'll get better value for money quality apartments, a much higher salary with the part time teaching, better internet.

 

Nice apartments are in short supply in Cambodia and more expensive than Thailand.

 

Cambodia is more about trying to live as cheaply as possible, lower quality apartment for cheap, lower quality prostitution for cheap, cheap booze/cigarettes and hard drugs of all kinds easily accessible, very cheap visas, and casinos.

 

ha, thats an interesting take on cambodia.  theres def truth to it.. but imo, at least in siem reap. the apts are better quality for about the same price as thai.  in bkk, cosmetically they are good but they are thin walls and not well built imo.  put up fast and look contemporary but you can hear the person breathing next door.  just an opinion based on my experiences

On 05/11/2016 at 1:09 AM, Damrongsak said:

 

I've always been rather like that.  When I was very young, my Mom stopped punishing me by making me stand in a corner, facing the wall.  Said it didn't do any good and I would just play with the dust bunnies or whatever, to her embarrassment.  I enjoyed it, I guess.  Although I do like being on the periphery of people and conversations.  More so now that I'm older.  But conversation has to be like tennis, lobbing the ball back and forth. It's not a game to be won, it's a pastime.  Like posting here.

 

When I went to Thailand 40 years ago, I would walk around my small town if I got bored in the evening.  With my limited Thai, I would talk to a shopkeeper for a minute, then move on down the street and have about the same conversation with the next person.  Over and over again. In a small town, they soon get to know your face.  Thereafter, all you have to do is lift you head, say "uuh" and smile as you go by.  Tease little kids and watch them run away giggling.

 

Can't say anything much about Cambodia or Vietnam, as I have not visited.  I have one Cambodian buddy here in the U.S. and he is the nicest guy one could hope to know.  I'd trust him with my life.

 

As for Vietnam, my wife's clan is from there, still some left including her older sister.  Last week she went there to visit for the first time ever, for two weeks.  Today I was on Facebook video chat with them.  Mostly grinning and bowing and a few words of English.  One nephew is a mechanical engineer and quite a nice boy.  There was an old man and the cutest 8 year old girl.  And a crappy connection.  But all having a good time. 

 

OK, Dotpoom, "what about yourself" 55555

 

 

I have no idea what your point is. 

5 hours ago, Mitkof Island said:

 

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I just saw this picture..haha,

On ‎3‎/‎11‎/‎2559 at 2:23 PM, HooHaa said:

 

in Cambodia i think it is more an issue of quality over quantity.

some of the slimiest individuals i have ever experienced were in cambodia.

would that be slim or starving lol?

1 minute ago, godblessemall said:

would that be slim or starving lol?

 

time to brush up on your phonetics methinks

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