Foreigners Renting and Riding Scooters in Cambodia Without a Valid Motorcycle Licence
Executive Summary For foreigners in Cambodia, the legal picture is narrower than the rental market makes it look. Under Cambodia’s Road Traffic Law, riders of motorcycles under 125cc do not need a Cambodian driving licence, but riders of 125cc and above do. Foreigners who lawfully live in Cambodia and wish to drive are directed by […]
Car Insurance in Cambodia: Why Talking to a Broker First Might Be Your Best Move
Someone on Reddit put it well recently: *”I am not comfortable picking based off Google.”* If you’ve just arrived in Cambodia and started poking around for car insurance, that probably resonates. It’s not that the information isn’t out there, it’s that it’s hard to know what to trust, or even what questions to ask. Insurance […]
Is Cambodia Safe to Visit or Live In?
🇰🇭 Is Cambodia Safe to Visit or Live In? A Quick Update for Our Clients and Partners Cambodia remains a safe and welcoming country for expatriates, tourists, and long-term residents. While recent tensions along certain parts of the Cambodia–Thailand border have prompted precautionary advisories, daily life in major cities such as Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, […]
The Crucial Role of the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge in Strengthening Cambodia’s Agri-Food Sector
Cambodia’s agriculture sector is key to its economic growth, but achieving international standards for food safety remains a challenge. Thanks to the collaboration between Australia and the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC), supported by the CAPRED program, local businesses now have access to ISO 17025-accredited testing services. These labs will test for pesticide, antibiotic, and […]
Common Health Risks in Southeast Asia
Common Health Risks in Southeast Asia and Why Comprehensive Health Insurance is Crucial for Travelers and Expats Southeast Asia is a captivating destination known for its vibrant cultures, beautiful landscapes, and rich history. However, this region also presents certain health risks that travelers and expats should be aware of. Understanding these risks and ensuring that […]
Corona Virus (COVID-19) in Cambodia
Did you know? Did you know ? Coronavirus is spreading through the world, hence not differently from most respiratory viral diseases. Do not panic as this is an infectious disease that has light and moderate symptoms for over 80% of people and it has a very low mortality rate (2%), however people with existing chronic […]
Pharmacie de la gare
The “Pharmacie de la Gare” in Phnom Penh has been regarded as the most trustworthy drug vendor in the kingdom for several decades now. And rightfully so ! They had probably the most competent doctors and pharmacists, along with a wide selection of medicines and drugs, sometimes unavailable elsewhere in the country. But, back in […]
Is the Water Festival a safe event?
The Water Festival, is a national event, taking place once a year, at the end of the raining season. It used to be a Phnom Penh event, as the King oversees the celebrations, but now has a sister event in Siem Reap. The main event is a boat racing, among districts and provinces. This celebration […]