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Genuinely don’t understand some business investments in Cambodia sometimes. There’s a gym/wellness center I go to that’s super high-end. Nice steam room, sauna, cold plunge, massages, really clean, first-class service, etc. Honestly one of the nicest gyms I’ve been to.

But then I heard the total investment into it was approximately in the multi-million-dollar range, possibly around $5 million including land, and my brain immediately went into ROI mode. Membership is around $500 yearly, about $380 for six months, or $130+ monthly. In Cambodia, that’s already very expensive and mainly targeted toward wealthier locals, foreigners, and upper-class people.

Maybe I think about things too much from a finance perspective, but I just don’t see how the math works unless the place stays consistently busy for years. Even if it’s successful, it feels like the payback period would be extremely long, especially with operating costs and the economy sometimes being unpredictable.

The owner is surprisingly humble too, not some flashy “look at me” type. He’s around 35 and comes from a wealthy family, so maybe it’s more of a passion project because he genuinely loves fitness and wellness. Honestly, that explanation makes more sense to me than it being some insanely profitable business move.

Maybe I’m missing something though. Curious what other people think.

Hi guys!

I arrived yesterday in Phnom Penh and got some USD cash out of an ATM. However, the ATM gave me 100 dollar bills only. I tried using them in bars en restaurants yesterday but they wouldn’t accept a 100 dollar US bill as they did not have the change in USD back.

What is the best way to break these 100 usd bills into smaller bills of 10 and 1 dollars? I read somewhere that the best bet is to buy something small at a supermarkt? Like lucky or 7/11. Is that the best way or as there a different strategy to get clean and smaller bills?

Thanks :)

Hi, im spending a few weeks in Siem Reap and Im looking for a quiet coffee shop with comfortable chairs to sit outside and read long hours, and its relatively quiet.

It is so hot right now that Im also thinking of a pool so maybe a resort is also a good idea.

Relatively quiet = away from main roads and not a students cafe (they play video games loud).

many thanks

My mother came to the US when she was young and changed her name. Her Khmer name was Monyrath, how would I write that in Khmer for a tattoo?

Hello! I stayed in Cambodia on a working visa way back in 2016. I’m trying to get a criminal record check but I’ve been told I have to collect and pay in person in Phnomn Penh. I don’t live in Cambodia or anywhere near Asia anymore. Is there any info out there about how I could get one or who could help? I’ve reached out to the embassy but they’re not too helpful. I don’t know anyone in Cambodia anymore nor do I trust a stranger to sort this and I’m not planning a visit there anytime soon. Does anyone know what options there are?

Last night around 2AM, was at Pub Street shooting pool when we saw two westernized Asian guys (maybe from the US or Canada) walking through the red light district handing out free ice cream to the sex workers. No cameras, no weirdness, just being kind.

The women absolutely lit up. Even after the guys left, they were still smiling and talking about it. It was such a small random gesture but honestly one of the most heartwarming things I’ve seen in Phnom Penh.

We need more of that kind of energy in the world.

Blessings to you both!

I own a Yamaha PG1 (camo green) and I’m trying to build a café racer style. I want to add clip-on handlebars but can’t find any references of a PG1 with clip-ons anywhere online. Has anyone done this or seen it done? Would it even look good proportionally given how compact the PG1 is? Any opinions or photo references appreciated.

I’m looking to exchange USDT for cash, in person. Any trusted exchanges or shops or recommendations please?

Hi! I'm traveling with my partner to Phnom Penh soon, and instead of going directly from there to Siem Reap, I was wondering if it's doable to travel along the roads in the West, through the Cardamom area? We are big time nature lovers, and want to see more of the country than just through the window of a sleeper bus.

Hi everyone! I’m a 39-year-old Indonesian. Been living in Phnom Penh for 2 years and currently looking for a running club or running community to join.

I usually run 3–4 times a week, mostly easy (slow) pace, and I’d love to meet more runners here. I can speak Indonesian and English, but unfortunately I can’t speak Khmer yet... so an easy English-speaking group (or partly English-speaking) would be great.

I usually run in the morning. Like, today I ran in national olympic stadium. Sometimes I ran on the road from BKK to Koh Norea.

If anyone has recommendations or knows a friendly running club in Phnom Penh, please let me know. Thanks!

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