So the problem started because he left his subsidized housing for an extended period of time? That I can understand, especially if there are waiting lists or something. If all of his other benefits are contingent on his qualifying for subsidized housing, they may have just followed along.

And I can see the government's point of view. They are paying for housing he isn't using while he takes an extended vacation? He should have lost it.

Whether he is capable of understanding or dealing with the situation is another thing entirely, and the callousness of the consulate amazes me.

I wonder if the Cambodian government can force them to repatriate him?