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RTTF. You can find all information in this forum. Read first. When you have read the many reportage you can ask.

Many reports and forums I have read say girls are sweet, non aggressive and lovely but hardly give GFE. I'm definitely not into starfish or no DFK or " oh no I don't do that!

I don't want a PSE but just some enthusiasm. Am I wasting my time in Cambodia. My general research says yes.

[GreenBud]

I have a question about something that might be taboo to talk about here, but I couldn't seem to find a way to ask this in a general Asia forum. Coming from a place where weed is legal I was wondering about the best place in Asia to monger and get good weed.

It seems Jackson will allow this type of chat where weed is semi-legal (places where the police won't harass you), but it will be deleted if you discuss specifics in countries where it is illegal, such as Thailand.

Note: Things have changed previously, and things can change in the future. You need to be smart and scope out the scene.

There is virtually nowhere in SE Asia to get good weed for the average tourist.

Cambodia: Things have changed. There was open smoking along the riverside, but now even the Happy Pizza places will ask you to smoke across the street, even though they put weed on the pizza. It seems the Cambodian government want to keep it low-keyed. Stay away from the hard drugs, and everything should be fine. Cops shouldn't harass you for bribes, but you never know. Heard of couple of stories where cops harass you for weed, but I think story is dubious, but you never know. Caveat Emptor. You can get it from the tuk tuk transport drivers. I use the ones that hang around Happy Herb Pizza. Quality is bad. Chill places to smoke are Red Foxx (Ex-Pat bar on Street 136, joints are available, but the quality is even worst than the stuff you get on the street.) and Le Crycee (Hostess bar. Owner said the bar is "protected". You are allowed to smoke weed there). P4P is easy - maybe this is the best country to chill with weed and P4P in SE Asia. But weed quality is lacking.

Vietnam: Depends on the area. District 1 Saigon allows open smoking. Check corner of De Tam and Bui Vien (Backpacker Central). Girls that sell cigarettes have it. Quality is horrible. P4P is difficult for newbie tourist. Read the forum for info.

Laos: In the old days, drugs were rampant. Now the government cracked down, even in Vang Vieng. I heard that police from Vientiane come to Vang Vieng to bust backpackers for bribes. Some bars advertise drugs on their menu. Those places are protected. Heard stories where cops bust people taking joints away from those bars. Laos is no longer weed friendly, but it is available and safe if you are smart. P4P is worst out of these 4 countries, but it is available if you read and look around.

Thailand: Illegal. It is jail time if the cop doesn't accept bribes. Heard stories where seller has cop friend, and he bust you for brides. There are many stories where the cops will have roadblocks, and they bust idiot backpackers who carry it with them. But of course, Thailand is one of best places in the world for P4P.

[AskeAske]

Hello guys, girls!

As a former Pattaya tourist I wonder if Cambodja really is better and cheaper.

So I kinda want to know if you can get the same options comparing to Pattaya in Phnom Phen.

Or is t really better as what people say.

All do I read some internet site about Phnom Phen I rather.

Want some info from you guys.

Next year I am planning to go to Cambodja. Phnom Phen.

So I am after some information upfront and tips.

I am like many who go Phnom Phen also a sex tourist.

But more for the GFE.

My questions!

What are the current average prices off:

GoGo Girls and Bar Girls with Barfines and for.

Short time and Long time.

What are the prices for oil massage or any other massage.

What are the food and drink prices.

Or restaurants prices.

Can you expect similar experience like Pattaya or better please let me know.

Thanks upfront.

Regards,

Qmax

RTTF. You can find all information in this forum. Read first. When you have read the many reportage you can ask.

[Qmax73]

Hello guys, girls!

As a former Pattaya tourist I wonder if Cambodia really is better and cheaper.

So I kinda want to know if you can get the same options comparing to Pattaya in Phnom Phen.

Or is t really better as what people say.

All do I read some internet site about Phnom Phen I rather.

Want some info from you guys.

Next year I am planning to go to Cambodia. Phnom Phen.

So I am after some information upfront and tips.

I am like many who go Phnom Phen also a sex tourist.

But more for the GFE.

My questions!

What are the current average prices off:

GoGo Girls and Bar Girls with Barfines and for.

Short time and Long time.

What are the prices for oil massage or any other massage.

What are the food and drink prices.

Or restaurants prices.

Can you expect similar experience like Pattaya or better please let me know.

Thanks upfront.

Regards,

Qmax

[KUsHandHoes]

I have a question about something that might be taboo to talk about here, but I couldn't seem to find a way to ask this in a general Asia forum. Coming from a place where weed is legal I was wondering about the best place in Asia to monger and get good weed one is as important as the other to me and it has been hard to find a decent answer. First If I offend anyone I apologize if there is a better place to ask please let me know I just want to have a good time. Again I don't want any contacts just want to know where is a relaxed place.

[Redim]

Since the late December post, local chatter about the visa (Ordinary / Business) has 'stabilised'. Starting about six weeks ago articles started appearing in the local newspapers reporting debate and updates for the 'Business visa'. The focus of the discussion seems to be emanating from the Dept of Labor rather than the Dept of Immigration. The Dept of Labor is interesting in managing / controlling the numbers of 'undocumented' people engaged in work / business activities without the appropriate visas and work permits.

Further, and this is speculation, the Dept of Labor seems more interested in the Vietnamese contingent. Prior to the appearance of the newspaper articles there were a series of raids on Vietnamese business and detentions.

The newspaper articles essentially reported the Dept of Labor wants aliens to hold the correct visa documentation and needs the cooperation of the Immigration Dept to achieve this goal.

However for those, like myself, who are neither working or operating a business and are self funded may be confused about what options are available for extending the Ordinary visa for the three, six or twelve month extensions.

The current stage of the changes was clarified in one of the more recent newspapers which finally addressed the point for self funded expats. The report stated that if a foreigner is neither working or operating a business, the Ordinary visa extensions will be granted. This kinda makes sense, because it is the Dept of Labor pushing the debate rather than the Immigration Dept.

My Ordinary visa is due for renewal next month. Yesterday I did visit my visa agent and asked if there were any major changes to the visa extension situation. She assured me that everything is still the same for my case. We shall see if this is indeed true next month when I submit the passport for a 12 month extension. And I will report back the result.

[Ausmann]

Just wondering how the spas are in PP? Thanks Ausmann.

[LifeIsABeach]

Thursday December 18 2014: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Thursday ordered a probe into an apparent mass HIV infection believed to have been spread by contaminated needles, as the number of suspected cases passed 100.

The numbers of contaminations that are occurring in the Battembang HIV outbreak do not stack up for it to have come from a single doctor. The risk per 10,000 exposures for needle sharing and needle puncture is 63 and 23, respectively. For the number of infections that are occurring. The doctor would have had to treat around 20-40,000 for the sums to make sense. It is quickly becoming apparent that there is something of a cover up being attempted. The latest theories to come out of Phnom Penh are that the source of the outbreak is actually from recycled syringes. Whilst large scale recycling of syringes is quiet common in rural communities, for the quantities we are talking about, it seems likely that it is actually from a Ministry of Health licensed source.

The government doesn't have a good track record regarding this outbreak, with Hun Sen originally denying the numbers infected. It is highly unlikely that this story will be allowed to run in the self-censored Cambodian newspapers or state controlled television centers. The source that I heard this from is a political figure, and has been verified as 'an active rumor' by someone I know working in the Cambodian health service. My advice to anyone visiting Cambodia for the time being would be to bring your own supply of syringes if you need them, or be sure you get them from reliable sources. Buying from any small pharmacies at the moment is suspect.

[Redim]

Hi all,

I chatted to a foreigner today and while chatting about the Cambodian visa options, he told me that his expat friends informed him that changes are expected in March 2015.

Currently when arriving by boarder crossing or a flight, it is possible to either ask for a tourist visa or an ordinary visa (business visa) and these visas will be issued. I am not sure how the changes will effect buying a visa, all I can do is pass on the info I heard today.

The changes will affect the business visa. At this time the ordinary visa can easily be extended for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months. My friend told me that if you already have an ordinary visa, then if the indicated changes come into effect in March, then then the extension application needs support documentation, either proof of business docs or employment docs.

After chatting to my friend, I did visit my travel agent who has handled my extensions before. She told me that the changes are expected in March. Further she said that there is little details available or provided by immigration at this time.

So we shall see if the changes are implemented in March. And what might be the details implications and requirements for those currently staying in Cambodia while holding an ordinary.

I will visit my travel agent in a couple of weeks to quiz here about any further updates.

Cheers

[LifeIsABeach]

Thursday December 18 2014: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Thursday ordered a probe into an apparent mass HIV infection believed to have been spread by contaminated needles, as the number of suspected cases passed 100.

Hundreds of panicked residents of the remote Roka village in western Battambang province have flocked for testing since news of the infections emerged last week, with health officials saying a total of 106 people may have been infected.

"I call for a thorough investigation into the issue," Hun Sen said in a televised speech, urging tests of the equipment used to verify the patients have contracted HIV.

Teams from the kingdom's Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNAIDS have been at the site since Tuesday to review the alarmingly high number of positive results and offer free -- and voluntary -- testing.

"I urge everyone to stay calm and avoid listening to or spreading rumours," Minister of Health Mam Bunheng said in a statement.

"We should also fully respect the privacy of the affected families and ensure they do not face stigma and discrimination. ".

The outbreak, in the village of around 800 residents, emerged in late November when a 74-year-old Roka man tested positive at a local health centre for the virus, swiftly followed by his grand-daughter and son-in-law, the ministry said.

The spotlight then moved to all of the patients -- including teenagers -- of an unlicensed local doctor, whom villagers suspect of spreading the virus through contaminated needles.

Local media reports said the self-appointed doctor has been questioned by police.

Mean Chhi Vun, director of the Health Ministry's National Center for HIV / AIDS, Dermatology and STDs, said health experts were double-checking the results.

"We need to do more confirmation tests," he told AFP.

Cambodia has been widely hailed for its efforts in tackling HIV / AIDS.

The National AIDS Authority says the rate of HIV infection among people aged 15 to 49 has declined from 0. 6 percent in 2013 to 0. 4 percent in 2014.

Currently, Cambodia estimates more than 73,000 people live with the disease.

The country is aiming for a zero-percent HIV / AIDS infection rate by 2020.

[LifeIsABeach]

I may have posted this link before and cannot remember. This is a local Cambodian publication and has most places listed but not all.

http://www.canbypublications.com/

[Trafukin]

Is this place even worth A visit? Also where would I going crossing the border coming from Patayya? With the 3 hour drive is there something right in that area to see nice women?

[Lanthano]

Going to add this as a word of caution, because my conscience tells me to. Cambodia is not a very clean place. I had diarrhoea for most of the time that I was there, as evidence of this. If you get sick with something serious, or are at risk for infection, get the hell out on the next plane as terrible things (imagine dying from a broken leg) can happen during the "treatment" at the clinics and hospitals (especially bad in Sihanoukville -source? The expats living there).

The other thing (I'm not your mom, or any other nagging figure in your life) are STDs.

Although apparently the rate of AIDS transmission has fallen in this country, as well as the number of people with AIDS (they must drop like flies in this failed state), it's still fairly high.

By world standards, and worse, much higher among the "sex workers", especially the freelancers (estimates put it at between 25 and 50% Even if you get through the risk of HIV.

There's a ton of others to worry about (Gonorrhea, Herpes, Hepatitis be and C). I would suggest not to take a risk anywhere, but most definitely not here. Cambodia may not be Africa, but it's closer than I would be comfortable with.

Again, I'm not here to scaremonger, and I think I made it back in one piece. But I should have been more aware of the risks before going.

[Sock111]

If you are traveling anywhere in Cambodia, if available always use Mekong Express. This is a upstanding company that lives up to their reputation.

I used them when I traveled from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh. They had a English speaking guide in addition to a driver. They passed out snacks and a cool towel. Their pit stops were at actual restaurants with fully functional bathrooms. They provided wifi on the bus. They didn't stop at every small village to try and pick up passengers. When we arrived at Phnom Penh, they explained to us that they have already arranged preferred tuk tuk drivers to take us the rest of the way to our hotel at a fair price. They explained that before they did this, many tourist would get ripped off. I was skeptical at first, but everything was well organized when I got there. The bus pulled into an enclosed and fenced depot. I told them where my hotel was and they priced everything in zones, my zone was $4 which is not cheap but reasonable. The tuktuk driver showed sincere concern for my safety. He even told me to keep my luggage and backpack in the center of the seat so people couldn't snatch it while we were on the move.

http://catmekongexpress.com/schedule.html

Here is an example of a bad bus experience. I took Sorya on the return trip from Phnom Penh to Poi pet. The english speaking guide got off the bus when we hit the city border. Pit stops were at terrible locations. Most of the time the bathrooms did not have running water, there was just a big tub of standing water and a cup for you to scoop out water. The restaurant we stopped at for mid day meal had like 3 food options. The driver stopped numerous times to pick up random people. It was like a public bus. There was no wifi. They were not on time, they didn't care what time we arrived. When I arrived in Poi Pet, they were so disorganized. I was first off the bus and kept an eye on my suitcase. I had a feeling they would lose it if I didn't grab it as soon as they removed it from the storage compartment. After I grabbed everything I was swarmed with people offering me rides at ridiculous prices. They dropped us off on a sidewalk. I decided to walk away from the swarm and went down 3 blocks before flagging a tuk tuk and riding it the rest of the way to the Thailand border.

[Lanthano]

You are Handsome...This is used globally.

And I thought it was just me.

The other thing to look for is when you reply positively to pool (or connect4 for that matter), they'll try and make a deal for the lady drinks: "if I win, you buy me / us drink". As if playing against.

Pros (no pun intended) is a fair bet.