Eric Craik
@erictheexpat
Scottish expat in Cambodia
Forum posts
7
About me
Scottish
Lives in Phnom Penh
Speaks English
Registration: 17 March 2015
Activity
International schools in Vientiane.? by antpb
Hi. Does anyone have any recent experience with the international schools kis, vis or ais? Recommendations for a 7 year old from UK? Also any advice for piano or violin lessons? Thanks
I have worked in several schools in South East Asia and have to say that Australian International school in Vientiane is by far the most poorly managed. There is a culture of bullying from management and they do not have a clue about the Cambridge ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Cambodia by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Cambodia. What ...
For me, coming to Phnom Penh was less of a culture shock than maybe for most people. Reason being, I lived in Thailand for 5 years. There were many pleasant surprises. 1. Level of English spoken here. So much better than Thailand. 2. The choice of ... Read More
Driving in Cambodia by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Cambodia? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving ...
I lived in Thailand and have found that drivers here are on a par with the Thais. The biggest difference though is not the drivers it is the lack of traffic management by the authorities. They appear to operate a turn about policy at crossings. It ... Read More
extension of ordinary/business visa, where? by sportmike
I just arrived in PP a few days ago and am already thinking where to extend my ordinary visa for one year. I heard that going by yourself to the immigration office can be a big hassle, therefore it is recommended to do it via an agency. does anyone ...
I used Lucky agency in Monovomg Boulevard. Very efficient. Read More