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How to choose a clinic and doctor in Phnom Penh, book an appointment, check a specialist, prepare documents, call an ambulance and pay for treatment.
Libraries and cultureLibraries, bookshops and cultural centres in Phnom Penh: where to read and study
Where to find English-language books in Phnom Penh, read quietly, work with a laptop and research Cambodia: libraries, bookshops, archives and access rules.
Medical evacuationMedical evacuation from Cambodia: Bangkok, Singapore and how the process works
How medical evacuation from Cambodia is organised: the doctor decision, receiving hospital, insurance, air ambulance, scheduled flight and costs.
Mental healthMental health support in Phnom Penh: therapists, psychiatrists and online care
How to find psychological or psychiatric support in Phnom Penh, check qualifications, discuss confidentiality, use online therapy and prepare for a crisis.
Special educational needsSpecial educational needs in Phnom Penh: schools, therapy and support
How to choose a school and support team for a child with special educational needs in Phnom Penh: assessment, learning support, therapy, assistants and child safety.
Walking and parksWhere to walk in Phnom Penh: parks, riverside routes and everyday walking areas
Where to walk in Phnom Penh in the morning and evening: Riverside, Wat Botum, Koh Pich, Koh Norea, Olympic Stadium, shaded streets, heat and safety.
Living: daily lifeYour first 30 days in Phnom Penh
A first-month checklist: housing, connectivity, water, transport, healthcare, payments, shopping and settling in.
Living: daily lifeGetting around Phnom Penh without a car
Tuk-tuks, taxis, buses, walking routes, costs and choosing a district for easy daily journeys car-free.
Living: daily lifeHow to assess a Phnom Penh neighbourhood morning, noon and night
A route to check a district before renting: traffic, noise, heat, flooding, shops, safety and access.
Living: daily lifeHow to assess a residential building in Phnom Penh: 15 checks
Lifts, generator, water, fire safety, mould, drainage and how the management company actually works.
Living: daily lifeInternational schools in Phnom Penh: how to choose well
Curriculum, accreditation, language, district, school bus, child support and the real family budget.
Living: daily lifeLiving in Battambang: a practical guide for long-term residents
Housing, healthcare, transport, internet, schools, work, costs and how to test the city before moving.