Thread: 2002-2006 Phnom Penh
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12-22-06 00:35 #1392
Posts: 1172Originally Posted by Rising Son
Note:, neg. started with him saying $35 and I counter with $20--settled on $24 after about 4 min.
(I suspect I could have gone lower but not worth wasting another 10min sitting outside the airport to save 1-2 dollars.)
Although his english was not the best, he managed to get me where I wanted to go as I showed him a map of PP. He was a decent guy with good service so in all fairness I tipped him $2 (or was it $3) extra when he finally left me at about 1:30am (I always give a little extra when its deserved- dont always have to be with just gals and P4P)
Sorry, I never asked for his phone # as I only used him this one time. In hindsight, I should've asked anyway even though I was not going to use him again on this trip just so I could post for you guys to call him if you want.
PT
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12-21-06 20:31 #1391
Posts: 1172Originally Posted by MisterMax808
I just left Cambodia and home for the Holidays right now so dont know the current status of St63 (I dont miss this area though). Maybe some others who will be arriving or staying in PP can help you when you arrive.
As to the beautiful gals--its always a hit or miss just like everywhere else. I sometimes see nice ones in Martinis and sometimes at the hostess bars.
Ironic fact is that some of the real cuties actually work in the St63 ripoff places. Most will employ cuties as good bait to hook you into the place to be slaughtered. Its a smart tactic so beware if these places reopens or like I said before, avoid them and dont give them any more business.
PT
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12-21-06 20:18 #1390
Posts: 1172Originally Posted by Dinghy
You could be right of course as I only did a partial survey from my motobike ride from Koh Kong to Ta Tai river (crossed river via the ferry barge) and continued for a few more miles (as I said before maybe 20miles or so). I never made it to the 2nd bridge but the 1st bridge over the Ta Tai river had all the pillar supports were finished over the water and just need the pre-fabricated road to be put together--and thats usually the easiest and fastest part of the bridge process. I'm fairly sure this 15-20miles will be done by July 2007 if no major negative weather hinders it. Most of the road foundation from KK to Ta Tai river also done except still need the final concrete/asphalt layer to be put on-- a few months should cover this 20 miles section even in bad weather.
I also heard, (although I didnt actually see them) that this whole project was being supervised by foreign consultants (Japanese I think?)
PT
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12-21-06 09:39 #1389
Posts: 94Taxi PP to SV
Has anyone taken this trip recently? What did you pay?
I made this trip earlier in the year and paid $30 there and negotiated $25 for the return to PP (as there were 3 drivers all wanting to drive me that morning). As petrol prices are supposedly higher and drivers seem to be charging more, would like to know what the standard/expected price should be now.
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12-21-06 07:35 #1388
Posts: 1584Originally Posted by Phantomtiger2
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12-21-06 07:08 #1387
Posts: 87Driver Rates
I think Phantomtiger is right -- I pay my driver $25, and he starts at 10 AM and finishes when I do, which is sometimes 3 AM. If I want him only in the evening, I pay him $15, and he's with me from about 4 PM to whenever.
I think Mr. Mee is pricing himself too high -- but, on the other hand, my guy knows he's going to be driving me 6-7 days and nights a week for several months, so maybe I'm getting a rate.
The best things about having a car are (a) you have a place to leave your stuff -- I sometimes have a computer with me -- and (b) you stay dry when it rains. And then finally, you're less likely to get killed in a minor accident than you are on a bike.
RS
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12-21-06 05:48 #1386
Posts: 55PHamtomtiger2,
Where would I have to go to find the most elegant & beautiful girls in PP? . And could you let us know when "things" on 63rd street open up again? . I will be in PP in a few weeks.
Thanks,
Max
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12-20-06 23:19 #1385
Posts: 1172Originally Posted by Gohan39
PT
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12-20-06 23:10 #1384
Posts: 1172Originally Posted by Tazzy Devil
Hey Tazzy,
when you reach KK drop by J &C bar (its about 50m left of Motobar) and give John a visit. He's a real nice guy and will give you honest answers to KK. I went there every nite I was in KK.
BTW: dont expect KK to be hopping as most of the nites I was there all the bars started closing by 8-9pm due to lack of business and traffic. Like I said in the "other area" thread in Cambo, KK is becoming really dead.
PT
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12-20-06 22:12 #1383
Posts: 4When I am in PP I seldom use a car for the whole day. I know the city already and I do not need a guide.
Sometimes I have the plan to visit the restaurants on Mekhong in the afternoon and perhaps Martini in the evening. But 25 $ for a all-day service is too much.
Half of the day I am relaxing, sitting in an internet cafe, taking dinner. Thatīs the time I do not need a car and why I usually take the motodrop.
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12-20-06 09:45 #1382
Posts: 55If Mr. Sovanmee could lower his taxi rate to $20 per day or $10 per 1/2 day, perhaps more people would be willing to hire him?
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12-19-06 23:25 #1381
Posts: 200Check you PM
Originally Posted by Driver SovanMee
By the way to all: Theara appears to be out of business. His site is up but no answers to email, and some chick answered the phone with two words: "Wrong Number!"
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12-19-06 06:46 #1380
Posts: 26Originally Posted by Phantomtiger2
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12-19-06 03:21 #1379
Posts: 1172Originally Posted by Samu Ray
Peace to all and Happy Holidays.
BTW:most of the vest were in a overhead rack toward the back of the boat--not that it helps if boat was sinking.
PT
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12-19-06 03:16 #1378
Posts: 1172Originally Posted by troporep001
i see most of your this was answered by knowledgable bros already but i still have just a question as you didnt indicate when you will be visiting cambo?
reason for this is everything will change after july 2007 as new hwy opens connecting koh kong to snooky and pp opens. already have confirmation that the kk to snooky fast boat will be out as some bus companies already eager to take this route.
i did a moto ride on about 20miles of this unopen (closed and still under construction ) hwy just a week ago and can say that it may even be completed on time. the bridge over the ta tai river is already about 1/2 finished.
pt