PHNOM PENH PATTER

Number one - February 2007

An occasional bulletin on the forthcoming Angkor Old Boys’ Tournament in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 19 October 2007

This year the Unquenchables propose to bypass the Vets competition in Bangkok and travel to Cambodia to play in the Old Boys’ tournament. The tournament is in its second year. We will most likely meet up with the Old Bangkok Bangers again as well as the Indochine Barbarians. We will have an indication of other teams competing later in the year.

Last year a post match highlight was The Old Boy’s Presentation and Dinner at Sharky Bar, one of the major tournament sponsors.

This year our tour commences with participants arriving in Phnom Penh on 17 October. The day after the tournament the Unquenchables travel to our regular rest and recovery camp in Pattaya,Thailand to fulfill our sponsor obligations. The tourists will depart for home on 27 October.

Research is currently underway to find suitable accommodation for the team. Initial information suggests that per night cost in Phnom Penh would be around $30 US. In addition, a sponsor is being sought for our stay in Phnom Penh.

Currently, return airfares from Bangkok to Phnom Penh range from $120 with Air Asia to $370 with Thai Airways. There are always good deals available for Melbourne Bangkok return flights. It is possible to take a midnight flight from Melbourne to Bangkok and pick up a connecting flight to Phnom Penh.

Please note the tour dates above and register your interest with .

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Number two - August 2007

The Cambodian tour is now ready to fly. This year for the first time our touring side has 15 players. Only one hasn’t played for Box Hill. Ex Unquenchables. Quinton Ritchie and Eric James will be flying if from Singapore and George will arrive from Perth.

We will be staying at Big Luck Hotel in the centre of Phnom Penh. Check it out at www.bigluckhotel.com. . In Pattaya we will be staying at Flipper Lodge Hotel. You can find it at www.flippergroup.com. .

A Cambodian visa is obtained at the airport. You need to bring along a passport sized photo. At last check you also need $20 US for the visa.

You will need to bring US dollars in small denominations. Any damaged or old looking notes will be rejected by Cambodians. Reject the same if offered as change. Most change if around a few dollars is given in the local currency, the Cambodian reil. Use it for tipping. It cannot be exchanged into any other currency.

In Thailand simply use an ATM, travelers’ cheques or Aussie cash. You can exchange money anywhere.

Our kit will be ready for collection around mid September. You will be advised when it is ready for collection.

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Number three - August 2007

NEWSFLASH

Upon arrival at Phnom Penh airport you are required to complete a visa application. To this you must attach a recent passport photo. The visa costs 20 USD.

You can avoid the mad scramble of people filling out the visa application form by obtaining an evisa before you depart from Australia. Simply go to http://evisa.mfaic.gov.kh and follow the instructions. You will need to forward a recent passport photo in an appropriate format. There is a processing fee of 5 USD. The visa will be processed in 3 working days.

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