KruChris
German expat in Vietnam
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About me
German
Lives in Thanh Hoa City
Speaks English, German
Registration: 29 April 2016
Living without rental cost by JohnT101
Hi I'm trying to work out the practicality of moving to Vietnam. Of course I would rent first to establish exactly where I would like to live, but that aside. I'm in my 50's with years of work experience but know diploma. If I purchased ...
There is an option which I have learned to appreciate and share: rent a hotel room by the month! Here in THC, Thanh Hoa City, I found a new hotel asking 6 million a month. Check out any time you want, @ 200 k a night. No bills, wifi, even a balcony ... Read More
Fake Blue Card? Police has seized my scooter! by KruChris
Hi All is there a cure for [i]stupidity[i]? Yours truly would be first in line to apply. --- A medical emergency made me go to hospital at around midnight. With only 10 k cash in my pocket, I dreaded the official parking and chose a big tree on the ...
Update After more than a month, I managed to get the scooter back at the total cost of 900 k. 200 k of that was for re-keying. The missing Blue Card was no issue either. 20 miles later, I changed the oil - and the engine was basically dry. I ... Read More
Unmarried living together by GuestPoster678
Does anyone have the current law citation that allows unmarried man and women to live together in Vietnam. I know the law changed sometime back. But the police are angling for coffee money and I can not find it to save my soul.
Thanks for sharing! I have prized my old motorscooter away from Police clutches, at a cost of 900 k. A small portion was used to change the locks. Something, locals assured me would be "Mission Impossible" Read More
PC / Laptop Repairs by Jlgarbutt
Morning all, I used to have a spare / part time side line of earning an income in the UK - building / repairing PC's & Laptops. I'm happy to offer free advice on repairs / upgrades for anyone having problems with their laptop or ...
Cheers, Jigarbutt. You are a kind and helpful guy! I've had some weird audio issues with Win 10 and a Thinkpad X-240. Also at the PC Shop. (They swapped parts, now 8 GB RAM went missing and a 2nd battery appeared out of the blue). For all of ... Read More
Fake Blue Card? Police has seized my scooter! by KruChris
Hi All is there a cure for [i]stupidity[i]? Yours truly would be first in line to apply. --- A medical emergency made me go to hospital at around midnight. With only 10 k cash in my pocket, I dreaded the official parking and chose a big tree on the ...
Well, I've had both brake pads and the tyres replaced. chose TOYO from Japan. https://ibb.co/ThPDW92 https://ibb.co/7RpG0Fh Talk the talk: some connected friend, the boss as powerful & influential rainmaker. UHU. They are laughing ... Read More
8 days, 14,512 k. The CAT scan was 1.6 M by KruChris
Good morning this is now my second hospitalisation in Vietnam. Care to share your experiences and the cost? * 8 days, 14,5 M with the room being s a i d to be ~ 625 k, but my room mate had to tick "750 k". Foreigners must stay in ...
Cheers - it had "disappeared" and I jumped to the conclusion, that it must have been stolen. Yesterday, I saw it in a Police parking lot. Read More
8 days, 14,512 k. The CAT scan was 1.6 M
Good morning this is now my second hospitalisation in Vietnam. Care to share your experiences and the cost? * 8 days, 14,5 M with the room being s a i d to be ~ 625 k, but my room mate had to tick "750 k". Foreigners must stay in ... Read More
Fake Blue Card? Police has seized my scooter!
Hi All is there a cure for stupidity? Yours truly would be first in line to apply. --- A medical emergency made me go to hospital at around midnight. With only 10 k cash in my pocket, I dreaded the official parking and chose a big tree on the other ... Read More
Best Intentions by GuestPoster288
It can often be very difficult for a well-meaning foreigner to do the right thing when trying to help the locals. Despite spending much of my life in Asia of which the last 12years have primarily been here in Vietnam it is still easy to make ...
OP, thanks for sharing. I can relate. An old bugger keeps messing up a nice Honda Wave. He tortures the engine mercilessly, too stupid to use its gearbox. WTH do people like him get to drive a bike? Drunk most of the time, too. Many car drivers ... Read More
Why Move From Thailand To Vietnam? by OceanBeach92107
The question arose in the New Members thread as to why a person was choosing to relocate from Thailand to Vietnam, as many people have done in the not-too-distant past before COVID-19 travel restrictions began. If you've made that move fairly ...
VISA cregulations. thailand doesn't want long-term tourists... J<HO Read More
Taking a motorcycle by bus
What, if the driver refuses? I have seen some do it, but they were always Vietnamese... My next destinations will be the Hoghlands. I heard, the bus from Hanoi will take 24 hours and to get there from HCMC will taske 13 hours. The train won't ... Read More
FYI: my embassy sent an email; $ 10 for an extension?!
The mail came too late. I had already paid hundreds of Dollars to an agent. Those who haven't paid for their extension yet? Can someone please corroborate this claim by my embassy? A friend called the Immigration and he quoted something ... Read More
Corona in Germany! by beppi
As the public life closes down due to the epidemic, I start this thread to exchange information and ideas on how to cope with living through the emergency. Let me post my thoughts first, please add yours! - First and foremost, DO NOT PANIC! ...
Not wanting to lecture or pretend to know it all, how have we been handling the seasonal flu? The "at risk" groups have been told to shelter. The rest has been getting on with their lives. food for thought: - People die. Old and sick ... Read More
Any other teachers here, what's going on? Re-opening of schools? by NYSTEACHER2
I decided to stick things out, in part not knowing just how long the schools would be closed and also assuming that once things reopened there would be more work than ever. (I assumed a lot of teachers would have just gone back to their home ...
Thanks for sharing, OP. You are not alone. Take my experience: This is one of many centers owned by a big corporation with many businesses. Great buildings, swimming pools, good classrooms. Junk TAs. a) They give you 5 flash cards and refuse to let ... Read More
Corona in Germany! by beppi
As the public life closes down due to the epidemic, I start this thread to exchange information and ideas on how to cope with living through the emergency. Let me post my thoughts first, please add yours! - First and foremost, DO NOT PANIC! ...
Medically? Remember the seasonal flu? IT will go away! Normally, when 75-80% have been infected, the virus will disappear. Economically: the stuff of nightmares Isn't anyone concerned about SUICIDES? Read More
Any other teachers here, what's going on? Re-opening of schools? by NYSTEACHER2
I decided to stick things out, in part not knowing just how long the schools would be closed and also assuming that once things reopened there would be more work than ever. (I assumed a lot of teachers would have just gone back to their home ...
Craigslist: Ads have dried up. Many keep getting renewed. Lke that variation of "$ 1,800" ad infinitum. Surely, they can find suitable teachers for that much?!? Q: ID theft? What's going on? Thee are FAKE JOBS, too. And a ton of FAKE ... Read More
Any other teachers here, what's going on? Re-opening of schools? by NYSTEACHER2
I decided to stick things out, in part not knowing just how long the schools would be closed and also assuming that once things reopened there would be more work than ever. (I assumed a lot of teachers would have just gone back to their home ...
Hi All greetings from Thanh Hoa City. Times are tough, like an ingrown toenail. Y'll may be familiar with many of the scams centers love to play? - In the past, when there were face-to-face meetings, we would 'shake hands'. on a ... Read More
Immigration. District 3 HCM. Visa Extension. by GuestPoster288
Just returned from a trip to get a friends visa extended. Arrived 7.50am, was ushered straight in and seen in 5 minutes by a very polite clerk. She checked all paperwork ( 3 month visa had expired April 10th ) and said to return on May 5th to ...
Extensions of TOURIST VISAs, people who have done that recently, themselves. Yes, I failed to get "official" fees charged by the real mmigation police (not private agencies). The latter quoted $ 160 / $ 260 and $ 345 for 1, 2 and 3 ... Read More
Dogs in Vietnam by Wild_1
Hi gangs, I have long been fascinated with those Doberman Pinschers. Now, I would really really like to get me a couple pure-bread ones. Do you know if there is such a breeder here? Or do any of you have some? What about that Phu Quoc ...
Errm, what about training and buying liability insurance/ The night guard dow of my hotel bit me this morning. He shouldn't have been free to roam if he is hurting the guests in the morning. Had to leave a country and fear for the pet I left ... Read More
Dog bites - liability? Rules? The hotel's night watchdog bit me
... this mormning. - Why is a night guard dog running lose in the morning? Do cities have 'Animal Control" departments? I messaged the owner of the hotel. No reply. The hotel shouldn't let a dangerous dog hurt hotel guests. I mean, ... Read More
Social Distancing Directive Exension? Probably. by cruisemonkey
The Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control has opined - "The social distancing rule, imposed by the Government since April 1, will affect people and businesses but it is necessary to be extended in order to protect public ...
A recent study in Santa Clara, CA found very much higher numbers of asymptomatic people. Infected, without being aware of it. Good or bad, it's in the nature of it to have spread to millions in VN alone. Seasonally, it's time for the virus ... Read More
Huawei smartphone screen replacement by sanooku
After nearly three years of carefully using phone, dropped it on what appears to be a small rock yesterday. Actually I had dropped it a handful of times before, but was lucky because it landed on the edges and I have protector casing. Fortunately, ...
Please make sure to get an OEM part. My screen job on an Ipad Mn: terrible. Cheap, but 3 x thicker, much less responsive... A waste of money. get it done r i g h t. Please share, how it went and how much you paid? Read More
Tourist visa extension by HenryJo
I want to extent 3 month tourist visa expiring on 12 December 2018. I’m a UK national. Travel Agency in Saigon has agreed 1 month extension for 80 USD. Seems one month extension lasts until 12 January 2019. However, if I need to stay in ...
An update on extensions: Q1: locations - only HCMC and HANOI? Fees for Europeans with expiring 3 months' Tourist VISAs? Prices have been increased during the Corona crisis :-( Read More
Immigration. District 3 HCM. Visa Extension. by GuestPoster288
Just returned from a trip to get a friends visa extended. Arrived 7.50am, was ushered straight in and seen in 5 minutes by a very polite clerk. She checked all paperwork ( 3 month visa had expired April 10th ) and said to return on May 5th to ...
The official website? No cetificate? www.immigration.gov.vn or something. Nice truck, use a website one cannot reach? Please share the VISA fees charged by the Immigration Police, not some private agency. Read More
Visa extension
A search led me here... Both on Google and with the search function. :-( Read More
CHOCOLATE MALT : A GLOBAL CONSPIRACY ? by GuestPoster288
Various expat members have been devastated above all other events by the tragic loss of Chocolate Malts which seem to be mysteriously absent from Vietnam. This delicacy once linked to clusters of UFO sightings around certain retailers and secret ...
My personal pet peeve: KFC Thailand abolishing "2-tone" soft ice. Chocolate and Vanilla. Read More
Living In Vietnam #1 - My Fears Of The Vietnamese Government Not True by GuestPoster5895
When I decided to leave the U.S. for good to relocate back to Vietnam to take care of my sick mom and retire, I got a lot of good and useful info about Vietnam from this forum since I hadn't been back to Vietnam since I was 7 years old. There are a ...
I'd like to understand certain behavior bodering on autism - IN TRAFFIC: I saw near deaths due to someone being 100% oblivious to the traffic, to honking. Trance like, I've watched a mothe with a young chld run a red light and plough ... Read More
Immigration. District 3 HCM. Visa Extension. by GuestPoster288
Just returned from a trip to get a friends visa extended. Arrived 7.50am, was ushered straight in and seen in 5 minutes by a very polite clerk. She checked all paperwork ( 3 month visa had expired April 10th ) and said to return on May 5th to ...
Please post a follow-up about the fee (got a breakdown for a) overstay and b) the extension fee? I was quoted $ 160 / $ 260 and $ 345 for 1,2 and 3 months. Do regional Immigration offices exist, or will one need to go to Hanoi or Saigon? May I go ... Read More
Paying road tax for a motor scooter with HCMC plate
Howdy, is there a road tax? How much (for 125 cc)? Where and how can it be paid? What about arrears? Last Q: Can you recommend an insurance company and share a quote for a motor scooter? Read More
Does anyone know when to allow tourists to enter Vietnam thanks by Ollbest
Does anyone know when to allow tourists to enter Vietnam thanks
Moreover, when will the borders be opened? Some may want to leave, as VISA extensions are bloody expensive: $ 160 / $ 260 and $ 345 have been quoted for 1, 2 and 3 months' Read More
Scooter on Phu Quoc by chrisc7753759
Hello, I will be moving to Phu Quoc from the USA and I'll need to purchase a new scooter and helmet. Can I purchase on Phu Quoc or do I need to purchase on the mainland and bring to Phu Quoc on the ferry?
OT: Soy, I don't know. But my undestanding is that foreignes can't (easily) own moto scootes. I bought mine online and got a fake Blue Card and haven't sorted out insurance either. You may rent one first, taking you sweet time before ... Read More
Best city for business in Vietnam
Housing? I like the deal I've got at a new hotel. 200 k a night. Movies, wifi, elevato. Nice funitue. Business? What kind of business?? Import / export? Where ae the suppliers? O you future customers? Would you provide a service? The FED ... Read More
Finding a job in Germany by beppi
Many foreigners come to this forum, or to Germany, with unrealistic expectations about how easy it is to find a job. To help those people, I will post my recent experience here:Over a five months period, I sent out over 50 (individualised and ...
Well, I've worked for a bank (until it folded). The degree is a good one, from a top 50 university. But I somehow lost the bank's reference. Just to give you an idea. Schools have been closed since January and I can't help ... Read More
Living with mental illness in Saigon, Vietnam by spunkyfunk42
Hello- I was wondering what you guys' experience was with getting accommodations and medication for severe mental illness in Vietnam. I have Bipolar disorder and am looking to move to Vietnam as an English teacher this upcoming school year. I am ...
I've signed contracts in Thailand. A whiff of your condition and you will likely regret you ever trried this! Not much compassion is shown to their own kids (overloading many with extra classes). Read More
Landlords scams? by Jess the Kiwi
Hey Everyone! Me (New Zealander) and my partner (Venezuelan) are moving to Da Nang next week. We have found a beautiful place but we haven't seen it in person. The landlord wants the one month deposit before moving in and rent on arrival to ...
Come on, plan to go on an apartment hunt for a week. keep your gunpowder dry. - Perhaps a bus will take you to the beach (and you can rent for 25%)? Sending someone money, place unseen. What could go wrong? Errm, no contract! No refund (I ... Read More
I need help moving on from my Moroccan ex!! by GuestPoster0909
need help and advice I'm really struggling... It's a long story so please bear with me... so last june I went on holiday to turkey and met a lovely moroccan guy, didnt get together or anything but once I got home he started messaging me ...
Why don't you transfer your feelings to, say, Frank Medrano? All this online stuff isn't real!!! As a man, who knows love, I would have donated a kidney or bone marrow. But this online b.s. is a total waste of time (unless you meat real ... Read More
I need help moving on from my Moroccan ex!! by GuestPoster0909
need help and advice I'm really struggling... It's a long story so please bear with me... so last june I went on holiday to turkey and met a lovely moroccan guy, didnt get together or anything but once I got home he started messaging me ...
Why don't you transfer your feelings to, say, Frank Medrano? All this online stuff isn't real!!! As a man, who knows love, I would have donated a kidney or bone marrow. But this online b.s. is a total waste of time (unless you meat real ... Read More
I need help moving on from my Moroccan ex!! by GuestPoster0909
need help and advice I'm really struggling... It's a long story so please bear with me... so last june I went on holiday to turkey and met a lovely moroccan guy, didnt get together or anything but once I got home he started messaging me ...
OP, let me ask you: How would it have played out, if you had sent him the 600 Euros? I had a short affair with a girl i've fancied for many years. Afterwards, she asked me for a loan. 15,000 THB, reepayable in 10 installments @ 1,500. (I doubt, ... Read More
How to entertain kids in England during lockdown?
Teach them chess. Then let them play at www.chess.com Read More
Jacobs bailiffs in UK by herberttaylor
Hi, Are the bailiffs able to clamp cars that are registered in the person who owes the debts name but the owner is not the same as the registered keeper? What if someone presents proof that the car belongs to them and not the registered keeper
OP, care to shed some light on the situation? I may have lived a sheltered life. Driving my own vehicles, not someone else's (one exception was, when a friend from Scotland was visiting and another friend lend us his wife's car, for a few ... Read More
The importance of a job for one's well being
Hi Guys, I've been staying at this new hotel. English channels (no news, but movies, sports and lots of UFC fights and silly wrestling). It might be the best value in the civilized world @ 200,000 VND ( 7.xx GBP)for long-term residents. Covered ... Read More
Finding a job in Germany by beppi
Many foreigners come to this forum, or to Germany, with unrealistic expectations about how easy it is to find a job. To help those people, I will post my recent experience here:Over a five months period, I sent out over 50 (individualised and ...
A few years ago, on a visit, I saw an job at the local ALDI supermarket. Stocking shelves, cleaning the floor? What did they want? A: a CV without "gaps". Those who worked in less formal jobs, a few months here, a year there, may not have ... Read More
Corona in Germany! by beppi
As the public life closes down due to the epidemic, I start this thread to exchange information and ideas on how to cope with living through the emergency. Let me post my thoughts first, please add yours! - First and foremost, DO NOT PANIC! ...
Well, as a German living in SE Asia, I'm quite disturbed by receent developments. Please allow me to speak openly. - Economic suicide? Two countries, 2 approaches to real issues. - Minister Altmeier, in BILD (aka BLOED): "not 1 job will ... Read More
Importing my used car to Vietnam by reza.ghnvt
Does anyone know of specific cost of bringing my own car to Vietnam from the UK? I am aware of the requirements and condition and i do meet all the conditions! just wondering if anyone has done it? and has a clear idea of the cost and how ...
YMMV, but I have the distinct impression, that they l o v e the power arising from denying something we want. Many pretend not to understand anything etc. etc. Right or wrong, if you would lose 20 thousand pounds, this must be a helluva car. (I ... Read More
How many motorcyclists do have insurance?
Every time, I go for a ride, someone will force me to take defensive action (brake, swerve, speed up). Many car drivers think, bikers are like mosquitos. So if they join the VH1 highway, everybody needs to give way for HRH The Kia King. ... Read More
Teachers n o t getting paid - what's up with that? by KruChris
Many teachers have tales to tell about getting totsally ripped of. Embelement of their wages. Vietnamese have been victimised, too: - many graduates earn exactly 0, anyhow. (I thought, slavery has been abolished) - Others haven't been paid for ...
This is a separate but also serious issue that is currently occurring due to the virus situation. Since schools are closed and classes are cancelled, teachers who get paid by the teaching hour (most everybody) have zero income because they are ... Read More
compare HMC and Hanoi by Ready2jump
how do you compare Saigon versus HCM?
@Ready2jump You should treat Google Translate with caution. The misunderstandings can be mind boggling. One or two girls, at the same time? Are you asking about prostitutes? Read More
Cost of Living in Vietnam in 2020 by Loïc
Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Vietnam to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...
Well, many questions don't apply to my situation as a single older guy. THANH HOA CITY. 6 million for a nice hotel room. The hotel is 13 months old and the best deal I ever found, world wide, with regards to value Te Vegetarian restaurant i ... Read More
I would love to teach Vietnamese students this
Brilliant. The personal relationship is very important! Yesterday, I was asked to speak with "students". Turns out, there would be only 1 boy coming. He was more than 30 minutes late. 16, pretty hopeless. Someone taking money, playing ... Read More
8 European countries won't get VISA Waivers or VISAs: F, GB, DE, ...
How many Europoeans are here as teachers and as tourists? A global recession is unavoidable. With so many businesses barely breaking even, we can expect countless bankruptccies in Vietnam. What's your plan, if you are a European? Read More
What's the culture around dating ? by basically
Hi ! I've been talking to a Vietnamese girl for just shy of 2 years and we met for the first time 1.5 years ago. We're very serious and have been discussing marriage. She's a pharmacy student living at home. What's the cultural ...
I would disagree with the average income. Farmers? Lucky to earn 2-3 millions? A friend, engineer, just joined a shoe factory on 6,3 million. Graduates often get exactly 0, no kidding. Times are tough. Read More
Why the morally suspicious behaviour of some Vietnamese people? by WillyBaldy
I've had this question for a long time but it's very subtle and not easy to correctly express. I don't want the question to sound like "Why are so many Vietnamese people morally corrupt?" because it's not really want I want ...
Well, I had this dinner invitation yesterday. A young student & teacher wanted me "to inspire his student". Not sure, what he planned for dinner We met at 5 pm and he drove me to his student's house. The student wasn't there, ... Read More
Police check in HCMC: Why? by Kurterino
I would love to get some opinions on this, especially from expats who have been here a while. The other day, a regular Monday morning around 10AM, I was riding in HCMC and got stopped by a couple of cops on a motorbike. It wasn’t a checkpoint, ...
I have only been stopped in Northern Vietnam. Helmet related issues. Never, ever has any cop (grrn or sand coloured uniform) asked me for a bribe. And the one time I offered it, it was rejected. Some Vietnamese like to interact with foreigners. ... Read More
Insight into VN Culture as a Westerner Dating a Vietnamese Woman? by sdmoi
Hi. This is my first post on expat and I'm here because I feel like I'm screwing up sometimes with my girlfriend and generally want to hear from others with experience dating across cultures. I've only been living in Saigon two months ...
OP, so glad, you have struck gold! Now keep reassuring her by the 100 little things. That you care for her. Think of her. I have been guilty of taking agirl's unconditional love for granted. I read an expat's view about Vietnamese being ... Read More
FPT Internet connection by goodolboy
Anyone with FPT noticed their internet connection has slowed right down in the last month or so. Its driving me nuts, [b]could it be because all the schools are closed & lots of kids at home using up band width?[/b] Had the "engineer" ...
Huh? I saw some antennas wrapped in aluminium foil. But you might want to use that and make your own hat? Are the antennas at an angle? They radiate outwards, at a 90 degrees angle. At my hotel, wifi has been unreliable. i complained once and they ... Read More
Importing my used car to Vietnam by reza.ghnvt
Does anyone know of specific cost of bringing my own car to Vietnam from the UK? I am aware of the requirements and condition and i do meet all the conditions! just wondering if anyone has done it? and has a clear idea of the cost and how ...
i've only done this in other countries. But it has been a nightmare according to stories I've read online. Like one American shipped his big Honda Gold Wing in. He had the dough to pay for customsPlease think twice, mate. No, I would fear ... Read More
Unable or unwilling to make simple decisions? by Suppobill
I'm into a two week trip now with my VN gf, and am increasingly frustrated by her inability to make a decision when it comes to finding a restaurant or cafe. She says "you choose", but when we tried that, I took us once to a home that ...
That's quite unusual, JMHO. Can she speak English? What does she like to eat? Does she know your preferences? Read More
Sending money out of vietnam by Linmarpat
English teacher wanting to know how you get money out of Vietnam. I was told it isn't a problem, but once I got here I was told I can't send money out to pay my bills back home. Not even through Western Union. Can anyone with unfailing ...
You could combine a Visa run with sending money from a Thai GSB (pink, government Savings Bank). They use Ria Financial and I have wired my own bank account funds. Without WP, I managed to send money back, limited to the exact amount /i had ... Read More
Prejudice and Intolerance. by GuestPoster288
I guess it’s fair to say that most if not all people on this forum are against racial or religious prejudice and consider such intolerance as unacceptable. I have to wonder however, if being entirely honest, how many are really as open minded ...
Based on my experience of Vietnamese traffic, I suspect some (at least mild) mental illness to be prevailing. Impatience. They do crazy things to gain a few meters or a few seconds' advantage. Car drivers regard motorcyclists sometimes as ... Read More
Maybe ignorance is bliss ? by GuestPoster288
Since being involved with my wife's family for around 12yrs now I have to say that, for the most part, I have been pretty unsuccessful in achieving much despite a valiant effort. Having switched their crop from rice to Coconuts, Shrimp and ...
People are the makers of their own luck. Take my own errors, quitting basically good jobs. Figjting battles for years, instead of moving on and trying to change my habits. Someone who has been incapable of fixing motorcycles - what were you ... Read More
Teachers n o t getting paid - what's up with that?
Many teachers have tales to tell about getting totsally ripped of. Embelement of their wages. Vietnamese have been victimised, too: - many graduates earn exactly 0, anyhow. (I thought, slavery has been abolished) - Others haven't been paid for ... Read More
Relationship with Vietnamese girl by vic50
I need some advice here. I have been in this relationship now for 4 months and there are some worrying signs. As a foriegner ( we are perceived to be rich here ) . I thought by moving here eventually I would save money. So far it's has cost me ...
Well, due to many painful experiences, I'd like to share that money issues will end what's good in your life (as a couple). Food - don't dweat it. But I would stay away from relatives and NOT allow her to pressure you into extending ... Read More
Is the vietnamcupid dating site legit by HenryJo
I joined yesterday. Today, found my inbox swamped with messages 'from girls'. Have a slight suspicion that not all the messages may be legit. Perhaps, to temp me in to signing-up for the paid subscriptions? Can anyone using the paid ...
There are dating websites run by AI bots. Generic messages come within seconds of signing up. And to unsubscribe, one needs to pretend to e under age. I tried VC as free member for a few days. Then it was opened up for an hour and I messaged many ... Read More
Messed up Ipad & Iphone due to non OEM parts
The replacement glassis much thicker sand lacks sensitivity. It's pretty annoying, having to tilt the Ipad until one can make a letter or something appear. Moreover, the display is faulty in 2 ways. On the smaller side, there are tiny colourful ... Read More
Rented accommodation| Dhaka | 2 years
Am oin NEW DHAKA and would recommend that area, too. As quite clean & modern. Disclaimer: I'm not paying rent... Read More
Shipment Job
To clarify, you want to LIVE in Dhaka, while working on your ship and travelling for work. Is that right? You are n o t seeking employment in Dhaka? Read More
Got a job offer - what now? by KruChris
Hi All, is anyone here familiar with a school named CTS? http://www.cts.edu.bd/content/about-us/overview Apart from tragic news, the biggest bank heist in history put Dhaka on the map. Now I've watched some videos and notice how [i]friendly ...
Okay, I will be coming soon. Am excited to see a new amazing country and meet new people! Read More
Thinking of leaving Thailand by GuestPoster55
Looking for information about maybe retirement in Vietnam, or any other countries near by. Cost of living . As I'm thinking of leaving Thailand after living here for 2 years. Any information or advice would be appreciated.
P.S.: The VISA situation is much better. You can buy the VISA you want and relax for say 6 months or whatever you choose. Thailand is shooting itself in the foot by overreacting (TM-30 reporting, not offering a quick and easy way to just pay at an ... Read More
Thinking of leaving Thailand by GuestPoster55
Looking for information about maybe retirement in Vietnam, or any other countries near by. Cost of living . As I'm thinking of leaving Thailand after living here for 2 years. Any information or advice would be appreciated.
Well, I haven't stayed long in Laos or Cambodia. A friend loves Kamphet (? forgot the name - they have a literary festival in Autumn). Laos: higher food prices. Vietnam: I've found a modern hotel charging like 6 million by the month. My ... Read More
Buddhism and property crimes
I met this woman and she has been totally obsessed with hanging out at the temple, doing work for whole days or weeks at a time. Wearing white (the white robe for women who haven't killed mosquitos recently... Lying, stealing, embezzling and ... Read More
Looking for foreign friends in Dhaka
How's life been treating you in Dhaka? Are you still there? Greetings from Thanh Hoa City! Chris Read More
Got a job offer - what now?
Hi All, is anyone here familiar with a school named CTS? http://www.cts.edu.bd/content/about-us/overview Apart from tragic news, the biggest bank heist in history put Dhaka on the map. Now I've watched some videos and notice how friendly & ... Read More
The 15 days' excempt stamp, will it be available at land borders, too?
bump I keep searching and haven't found an answer yet. Does anyone know? Cheers, Chris Read More
Power Cuts in Vung Tau by sanooku
Lately I've experienced quite a few electricity cuts in Vung Tau. Some of them scheduled. Some without any notice at all. Today there was a scheduled power cut which was meant to start at 8am until 4pm. Of course, it actually lasted from ...
You bet! In QUANG HANH, between CAM PHA and HALONG, it was extreme. Can an engineer share what's the root cause of most outages? Read More
Troubled and Confused by laststanding
Just wanting to get some opinions from people out there. So here is my situation and please feel free to express opinions. Ok here it is and see ! A year and a half ago I married my Vietnamese girlfriend of 4 years. Our relationship and experience ...
Well, I would take a few days' leavwe, book a return flight and see for yourself. Then I would cancel the Immigration process first and play it cool regarding a divorce. ... I might as well share my own experience. Although my wife was a ... Read More
Is the vietnamcupid dating site legit by HenryJo
I joined yesterday. Today, found my inbox swamped with messages 'from girls'. Have a slight suspicion that not all the messages may be legit. Perhaps, to temp me in to signing-up for the paid subscriptions? Can anyone using the paid ...
They opened up the messaging for an hour and I connected with a woman in my town. She was real. OTOH, I believe in real communication. Exchanging links to Facebook is totally common. g Read More
The 15 days' excempt stamp, will it be available at land borders, too?
Am planning to take a bus from Laos. Would I get my passport stamped just like at airports? Please advise! Read More
relationship counselling by toeknee_em
Hello to all locals & expats, Can anyone recommend a good English & Vietnamese speaking professional Counselor specializing in the area of Marriage // Relationship with experience , for sessions here in Ho Chi Minh? Many ...
OP, I value your good intentions and wish you good luck with this endeavor! OTOH, many Vietnamese are stubborn, far into the autistic spectrum. (Just watch traffic - - -). And adults won't change Read More
Cost of smart phone by Malcolmleitrim
I will be spending most of the winter in Vietnam and I want to buy a smart phone specifically for use there. I was originally intending to buy one on arrival in Vietnam and sign up to a package, but some people tell me that electronic gadgets are ...
I got an Iphone 5-32 for 1.100.000 d off Facebook (Marketplace). If it's working well, cloud-unlocked and takes your SIM, you won't go wrong with a sub $ 50 solution versus some Chinese junk phone costing like $ 79 new. Regarding networks, ... Read More
Getting in Early by Wadey
Ok, I’m looking to go somewhere on the coast (or open to suggestions) between say Danang and Vung Tau (or HCM) for the Tet Celebrations next year. Where would you suggest would be a great place to experience these celebrations and to join the ...
Waldey, go somewhere far away during TET... PAI (hope they will stop the burning) in Thailand. NEPAL - am excited about going there soon. Read More
Opinion by chrisrobin
I have really liked living in the Ha Long area of Vietnam but the laws & regulations are getting to me. The government here apparently really doesn't seem to care about 'X-Pats' except the money we spend here. They seem to make ...
OT: Thailand has been clamping down on younger expats and long-stay tourists. The other day, I read a thread on THAIVISA how "about 80" T-VISA applications were unsuccessful in Vientiane. On o n e day! Thailand wants to get rid of those ... Read More
Getting mugged - physically and now online by KruChris
In Hanoi, a fake taxi driver (with only 1 helmet) mugged me upon arrival. But I fought back and he fled without my wallet. Now I am in a tough spot, getting once again [i]defrauded[/i] by an employer. * I am to pay a lot more than my actual ...
Well, with hindsight, I'm now convinced that the wealthy individual is mentally ill. After a lot of worrying (including the high hotel bill and the need to retrieve my passport), I went to the Police. * Found English speakers. * the boss was ... Read More
Agent for the Thai embassy in Hanoi? by KruChris
Hi All I would rather pay a million (or whatever) and avoid queuing at the Thai embassy. Can you recommend a VISA agent? How much was it? Can one pay to have a courier meet in Hanoi to take the passport and the application form (even on the ...
John, I do appreciate your kind thoughts and suggestions! I've booked a hotel and the one thing I've left open is whether to i. fly to Hanoi and take the luggage myself or ii. hire someone / send it unaccompanied, if that's an ... Read More
Sending suitcases from Hanoi to a hotel in Savannakhet, Laos by bus
Oh, ahh. Inside Vietnam? No worries! But I hear you and it might be impractical or prohibited across a border. Read More
Sending suitcases from Hanoi to a hotel in Savannakhet, Laos by bus
Apologies, I'm not in Vietnam. There is an easy way to get to Savannakhet, Laos. (I've booked a guesthouse). Flying over to take the luggage myself would be a hassle. But a friend told me that one can send luggage by bus. I've seen ... Read More
Agent for the Thai embassy in Hanoi?
Hi All I would rather pay a million (or whatever) and avoid queuing at the Thai embassy. Can you recommend a VISA agent? How much was it? Can one pay to have a courier meet in Hanoi to take the passport and the application form (even on the ... Read More
Sending suitcases from Hanoi to a hotel in Savannakhet, Laos by bus
Hi All I really would like to avoid flying to Hanoi and taking the luggage myself. There is a bus and a friend assures me that one can 'send luggage by bus' all the way to my hotel in Savannakhet, Laos. Q: have you ever done such a thing? ... Read More
Hey, Thinking of moving to Vietnam any advise?!?!? by richiemateo00
Hello, my name is Richie, i'm 31 and currently in living in New York. I am a US veteran and want some advise on moving to Vietnam, i would like to start by going for 3-6 months first, just to see how it goes, and then make a more permanent ...
Well, Richie, would you be one of the idle rich? Or working? HO ANH / DA NANG / HA LONG would be good destinations. But what will you do for a living? I've been struggling as an older teacher. Say you are in THAI BINH at some center. No one ... Read More
Moving to Vietnam but building a houseboat???? by Just_another_mark
Hi All So here’s one for you I’m aware of all the details and issues with moving to Vietnam and buying property or a business etc but what I was thinking about doing was moving to Vietnam for a while and while I’m there ...
Oh, one with panorama windows like in my house in CA. - Just the insurance and getting approval will be tough as an ingrown toenail. But I would not import materials. Ask me, why! :huh: Read More
IT - middle management - expat sallary expectations - Filipino by radiktus3
Hi! I recently got an offer from a company for a middle management position, but their office is in Hanoi and i have to come in as an expat. I cant quite put my finger into the salary expectations as i hope to cover my cost of living and keep some ...
A friend is a professor at a state university. I know his salary - it sucks big time. Tell me, WHY would they hire you if they have local talent and yes, some speak good English. (A few days ago, I met a seaman earning $ 1,100 on a Japanese ship. ... Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
I've only ever had 1 bank account here and it was opened years ago. BUT I have been getting small deposits from friends. Say, I bring over deodorant for only 15 k. They get 10 bottles and reimburse me 180 k (with sh&h). No problem! One ... Read More
Getting mugged - physically and now online by KruChris
In Hanoi, a fake taxi driver (with only 1 helmet) mugged me upon arrival. But I fought back and he fled without my wallet. Now I am in a tough spot, getting once again [i]defrauded[/i] by an employer. * I am to pay a lot more than my actual ...
Not sure if I would e allowed to post my # for Whatsapp, in case someone has an answer? or a link to my Facebook? *** Read More
Getting mugged - physically and now online
In Hanoi, a fake taxi driver (with only 1 helmet) mugged me upon arrival. But I fought back and he fled without my wallet. Now I am in a tough spot, getting once again defrauded by an employer. * I am to pay a lot more than my actual income ... Read More
Credit cards for expats in Vietnam by dhan1234
Hi friends , I would like to know that as an expat how difficult is it to get a credit card in Vietnam, I am working in a multinational company , it will be great if anyone shares who already have a credit card from a local vietnemase bank, required ...
Hear, hear. I need to find someone with either a cc or a Paypqal account to make a few purchases of games on "Steam". We are talking a few $s and I would (pre)-pay double. My foreign cards work at the supermarkets though. Q: Don't ... Read More
Used jeep by Maison123
Hello, My name is Jason. I want to buy one of the green four door jeep type cars here. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
Do a compression test and observe the seller's driving. Just had a very experienced motorcycle rider almost get me killed and start in top gear, torturing the engine when standing still. Gearboxes needn't be understood. Any cyclist would ... Read More
Driving into the path of speeding oncoming cars
Have you had a near death experience? A speeding coach (bus). What does my driver do, standing out of harms way? Silly to ask, of course he would move into the path of the bus! The bus was too fast to slam on the brakes, but kindly swerved or else I ... Read More
What is the Problem Here? by Jim-Minh
I was in Da Lat during Tet. I had just gotten out of the FV hospital in Saigon. I still had a 3" wound in my back from a drug-resistant bacterial infection. I was in Da Lat for an interview for an English-teaching position. I was walking ...
Hostility and intense loathing can be found. OTOH, some men might want to take selfies with you, too :huh: I hate it when they "play dumb", being passive-aggressive while knowing damn well what you want and need. Read More
YAMAHA's marketing pitch in thanh Hoa City by KruChris
Hooliganism as corporate message? Amazing Vietnam! They had a rider red-line a MT-09 (or 07 or 210) with an illegal exhaust. Appealing to the crown which enjoys [i]burnouts[/i]. Then they wasted big bucks on flame throwers during the bright day. ...
That was the pro "sales team" and it was not like they couldn't all speak no English. Amazing! So the company sells about a dozen bikes. I would learn the specs, prices, finance terms and OTR costs by heart or have a printout at hand ... Read More
YAMAHA's marketing pitch in thanh Hoa City
Hooliganism as corporate message? Amazing Vietnam! They had a rider red-line a MT-09 (or 07 or 210) with an illegal exhaust. Appealing to the crown which enjoys burnouts. Then they wasted big bucks on flame throwers during the bright day. At ... Read More
When you buy something new, will there be a warranty?
Just got a Vietnamese friend to buy a power supply for my Thinkpad. An hour later, it failed. Seems that "cheap" can be very expensive! Q: The EU mandates a certain warranty. Yeah,I know - but a month? Do people get that? Or need they ... Read More