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thierrysavoie

Thierry

@thierrysavoie

Serial expat

French expat in Cambodia

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934

Contacts

27

About me

French

Lives in Kampot

Speaks French, English

Registration: 28 April 2012

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Thierry
thierrysavoie replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

In retrospect, would you move again to Cambodia? by Christine

Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Cambodia, would you heartily say "letÂ’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...

Thierry

To the first question I would answer YES, i would do it again, and again.... His population is one of the nicest i met, you are always welcome by the Khmers... What I would change ? The contacts with the expats, if the first 4 years I stayed only ... Read More

Thierry
thierrysavoie replied to a thread
12 years ago
timvv

required income for Cambodia by timvv

I plan to move to Cambodia in the next year and will be living on a modest retirement of just over $2000 per month. Having no nest egg in savings will that monthly income meet requirement for income that the government sets?

Thierry

Hey Channyhim... you may tell what town you are... then we can call you... It is always good to know an english speaking tuktuk driver... You can also register on the business directory, then you will touch more people... Read More

Thierry
thierrysavoie replied to a thread
12 years ago
timvv

required income for Cambodia by timvv

I plan to move to Cambodia in the next year and will be living on a modest retirement of just over $2000 per month. Having no nest egg in savings will that monthly income meet requirement for income that the government sets?

Thierry

Take care about insurance.... Never had any... and now i spent a huge part of my own money in medics... So yes, until we use it insurance is expensive... but the day you need one it is good to have it... Read More

Thierry
thierrysavoie replied to a thread
12 years ago
Djaid48

Riding an ATV in Cambodia by Djaid48

Hi Everyone New to this site and not yet an expat. I have seen a few videos with people riding ATVs down the back roads and they have number plates on them. Can anyone tell me if this is legal and where I could find a shop with the biggest range to ...

Thierry

yes, you can rent motorbike.... many options are offered... Dirt bikes, scooters or road bikes... from 4 to 20$/day or possible monthly... Read More

Thierry
thierrysavoie replied to a thread
12 years ago
oldsarge

I want to live and retire in Cambodia by oldsarge

HELP!! I want to live and retire in Cambodia. But I have researched the visa process on line, and read some blogs. I have read different explanations. I have read the instructions on the Cambodia government site, and a professional travel ...

Thierry

Yes indeed, there is no paper work involved in a business visa renewal. In fact you don't even need to do it yourself, you can get another person to renew it for you with your passport. What are the drawbacks to living in Cambodia as opposed to ... Read More

Thierry
thierrysavoie replied to a thread
12 years ago
Djaid48

Riding an ATV in Cambodia by Djaid48

Hi Everyone New to this site and not yet an expat. I have seen a few videos with people riding ATVs down the back roads and they have number plates on them. Can anyone tell me if this is legal and where I could find a shop with the biggest range to ...

Thierry

Yes sir, registered and road legals... and much safer than any 2 wheelers here.... more expensive but what a life costs ? Budget for those ATV or buggies : from 2500 and up to 12000usd...Hi Thierry This is my first post so hello to everyone else ... Read More

Thierry
thierrysavoie replied to a thread
12 years ago
phnom penh bound

I Read About so many stolen Motorcyles by phnom penh bound

If you made the investment and its paid for or you're still paying for it, Why not buy a motorcycle alarm?? Don't they sell them in PP? They are cheap compared to the cost of the motorcycle. Even if they forcefully take it away from you, you can ...

Thierry

Yep, been stolen at my home, during daytime ... and before i didn t have security... now at home no prob, i have all security :)... and now no more motorbikes, just a buggy... normally as there are not much here (apart few other models only those i ... Read More

Thierry
thierrysavoie replied to a thread
12 years ago
phnom penh bound

I Read About so many stolen Motorcyles by phnom penh bound

If you made the investment and its paid for or you're still paying for it, Why not buy a motorcycle alarm?? Don't they sell them in PP? They are cheap compared to the cost of the motorcycle. Even if they forcefully take it away from you, you can ...

Thierry

right, thing is a bike cost ab. 1500USD even more for a new one which is a lot.. the best is to have an alarm, which is supposed to do enough noise to wake you up or to alert the neighbors... GPS attached on the alarm is away too expensive and need ... Read More

Thierry
thierrysavoie replied to a thread
12 years ago
phnom penh bound

I Read About so many stolen Motorcyles by phnom penh bound

If you made the investment and its paid for or you're still paying for it, Why not buy a motorcycle alarm?? Don't they sell them in PP? They are cheap compared to the cost of the motorcycle. Even if they forcefully take it away from you, you can ...

Thierry

Dorian293, phnom penh bound is 1/2 right, even if you reset totaly the android, the phone doesn t send you sms anymore, but you can still locate it on google maps, and overall the very first time you will turn it on, it will send you an email with ... Read More

Thierry
thierrysavoie replied to a thread
12 years ago
phnom penh bound

I Read About so many stolen Motorcyles by phnom penh bound

If you made the investment and its paid for or you're still paying for it, Why not buy a motorcycle alarm?? Don't they sell them in PP? They are cheap compared to the cost of the motorcycle. Even if they forcefully take it away from you, you can ...

Thierry

and alarms disable motors at anytime untill you unlock it.... impossible to start the engine... and normally when the alarm goes on it supposes to get the thief away from your bike... Read More

Thierry
thierrysavoie replied to a thread
12 years ago
phnom penh bound

I Read About so many stolen Motorcyles by phnom penh bound

If you made the investment and its paid for or you're still paying for it, Why not buy a motorcycle alarm?? Don't they sell them in PP? They are cheap compared to the cost of the motorcycle. Even if they forcefully take it away from you, you can ...

Thierry

yes and yes..... THe cell phone complete the alarm... but you know, the thieves won t start the engine before being far away, they push the bike for a while (i experienced it once, no alarm but my cell phone (samsung Note) was under the seat (not by ... Read More

Thierry
thierrysavoie replied to a thread
12 years ago
phnom penh bound

I Read About so many stolen Motorcyles by phnom penh bound

If you made the investment and its paid for or you're still paying for it, Why not buy a motorcycle alarm?? Don't they sell them in PP? They are cheap compared to the cost of the motorcycle. Even if they forcefully take it away from you, you can ...

Thierry

But maybe Teddylim has some idea... ???? Read More

Thierry
thierrysavoie replied to a thread
12 years ago
phnom penh bound

I Read About so many stolen Motorcyles by phnom penh bound

If you made the investment and its paid for or you're still paying for it, Why not buy a motorcycle alarm?? Don't they sell them in PP? They are cheap compared to the cost of the motorcycle. Even if they forcefully take it away from you, you can ...

Thierry

right... then stick the phone where it is difficult to find it... think a bit, if you piut it under the sit or better ON the sit then you lose all, but with some idea (just think that on a "scooter" there are many places where to hide it... and as i ... Read More

Thierry
thierrysavoie replied to a thread
12 years ago
phnom penh bound

I Read About so many stolen Motorcyles by phnom penh bound

If you made the investment and its paid for or you're still paying for it, Why not buy a motorcycle alarm?? Don't they sell them in PP? They are cheap compared to the cost of the motorcycle. Even if they forcefully take it away from you, you can ...

Thierry

depends how long it takes you to react.... but of course if you are drunk reaction is longer... Read More

Thierry
thierrysavoie replied to a thread
12 years ago
phnom penh bound

Wow, Vehicles are Expensive in Cambodia! Why?? by phnom penh bound

I saw most 2002 toyota camry are $15,000 to $16,000 In manila you can buy a 2005 camry v6 for $12,700 negotiable!

Thierry

concerning the other products like chocolate or other things, the biggest post for the calculation of its price is the shipment, check the prices to send parcels over 7 kgs and you will know what i am talking about... Read More