Want to connect with other expats in Phnom Penh? Here’s where to find them online and off.
You don’t have to look hard to find Phnom Penh expats online. There are many Facebook groups for expats in Phnom Penh where you can share information, including web resources for Cambodia, and most of them tend to skew Phnom Penh, so it’s worth looking there, too. Below, we’ve got a list of groups you can join, as well as sports and events where you can meet and greet.
Want to meet Phnom Penh expats (but not this one)? Here’s where.
Practicalities
If you’re looking for great deals or to buy, sell, or swap in Phnom Penh, check out and .
is a Facebook group that specializes in available properties, apartments and flatshares in Phnom Penh.
is a Facebook group with Phnom Penh job postings and help-wanted ads for both locals and expats.
Tech
If you’re into mapping, check out the group, where mapping geeks and other spatially oriented types discuss all things maps and make plans for their monthly meetups.
The is a place to connect with Phnom Penhers interested in technology. They also have a that’s a great way for people who work from home to get a little social contact, and they have regular events covering all sorts of topics
as well.
Special Interests
Coffee lovers unite! The is a regular pop-up event that brings the best coffee and pastries to various locales around town. Their casual events lend themselves to chatting and mingling, and it’s a great place to meet other coffee lovers. Subscribe to their list to get notified of their next event.
French speaker? is a Facebook group for Phnom Penh’s French expats.
The is an informal group of actors, set-builders, and musicians who put on two or three free productions every year, including an annual Christmas panto.
is a place for those who are gluten, lactose, or otherwise food intolerant to share information, tips, and…bowel movements.
is a group where Phnom Penh vegetarians can commiserate and exchange information about the best veggie eats in Phnom Penh.
Parenting
is a social group for mothers in Phnom Penh to get together, discuss kid stuff, and organize meetups and playdates.
is a Facebook group for parents who want to swap tips and find out about kid-friendly events in Phnom Penh.
The is a Yahoo group with more than 2,500 expats (not all of them parents), and most of them are in Phnom Penh. It’s a great source for moving sales, buying and selling, and sourcing difficult-to-find items. They also have a that is more parent-oriented than the Yahoo group.
Music and Nightlife
If you like playing or listening to live music, the group is a great place to meet other like-minded souls.
is a Facebook group that features the latest Phnom Penh clubbing news and events.
Find other party monsters in the Facebook group, where events, clubs, parties, and more are posted.
Sports
There’s a very active (pun intended) Phnom Penh Ultimate Frisbee group that has games every Sunday afternoon at Northbridge International School. The cost is $2 or $3 per person (to cover the cost of the field rental), and first-timers are free. They also usually have games on Wednesdays at the ISPP field. It’s a friendly group and newcomers are encouraged to join. Join their and for more information.
Every Tuesday and Thursday there are drop-in dodgeball games. All are welcome, and it’s a great place to meet people. Join the P to learn more.
is a Facebook group for anyone interested in dance in Cambodia. They have events and class announcements, and it’s a good way to keep up with what’s going on the Phnom Penh dance world.
Every Saturday the go for a bicycle ride around Phnom Penh. New members are welcome.
is a group that meets to go running (and walking) together every weekend.
Events Listings
is a weekly arts guide that is available online or by email subscription, offering a comprehensive list of what’s happening in Cambodia’s art scene. It also covers Siem Reap.
provides weekly listings of events and happenings in Phnom Penh.
is Phnom Penh’s live music guide, with listings of live music and DJ gigs around Cambodia, although most listings are in Phnom Penh.
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