Diazo
American expat in Vietnam
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American, Married
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Registration: 20 December 2016
U.S. Dollar to Vietnam Đồng Exchange Rate by OceanBeach92107
News you didn't expect to hear: If you had bet on the đồng one year ago, you would be ahead now... [img align=C]https://gordythomas.files.wordpress.com/2020/01/screenshot_20200102-204956_google-01.jpeg[/img] Some experts ...
@OceanBeach92107 The VN dong has been pegged to the dong for decades by the SBV with a band of 1-2 % to the USD. Not sure what all the fretting is about. A non-issue for Americans. Of course, other countries are no so fortunate. Personally I never ... Read More
ADD/ADHD HCMC by Tumbleweed0
Hi everyone, I'm relocating to Saigon in less than a week and have been researching psych medication as I take a few different ones. The one I take in the US is not available in Vietnam so I have identified the alternatives: Ritalin and the ...
There you go….there is the answer from the horses mouth as we would say. In addition that link addresses perhaps his declaring the meds. Being a controlled substance as he stated it would require that he declare it. Good job. Read More
ADD/ADHD HCMC by Tumbleweed0
Hi everyone, I'm relocating to Saigon in less than a week and have been researching psych medication as I take a few different ones. The one I take in the US is not available in Vietnam so I have identified the alternatives: Ritalin and the ...
I thought the OP was wanting to enter Vietnam. Maybe his question would be better directed to the Canadian Embassy. My bad. The same advise would apply to any country you plan to travel to or through though. Every country has their own prohibitions. ... Read More
ADD/ADHD HCMC by Tumbleweed0
Hi everyone, I'm relocating to Saigon in less than a week and have been researching psych medication as I take a few different ones. The one I take in the US is not available in Vietnam so I have identified the alternatives: Ritalin and the ...
That is part of it. But even then some meds are banned. In my opinion there is no need to guess about it. Simply consult the embassy of the country you intend to travel to or through. It is in their wheelhouse to give you the facts. But you are ... Read More
ADD/ADHD HCMC by Tumbleweed0
Hi everyone, I'm relocating to Saigon in less than a week and have been researching psych medication as I take a few different ones. The one I take in the US is not available in Vietnam so I have identified the alternatives: Ritalin and the ...
Prescription or not, authorization or not there are some meds banned from being brought into Vietnam e.g. pseudoephedrine. Best to check with the Vietnamese embassy before you travel. When in doubt declare it. Read More
A bad starting work experience - advice appreciated (visa/contract) by QuiteHumerous
I accepted a job working in Ha Long teaching, contact signed. The company arranged the airport pickup and bus. Took a dodgy bus from Ha Noi to Ha long. The next day realised my passport was missing from its holder, holder had been in my jeans ...
Why on earth would anyone want to ask you the name of such a dodgy company. Run fast. This place is full of them. As for them spobsoring you you can find work with a reputable firm and they to can spinsor you. For the most part all of us that are ... Read More
Custody of my child with Vietnamese ex girlfiend by Tydus
All I am seeking some advice on how as an Australian expat not living in VN I gain custody of my child who is currently with his Vietnamese mother. I'll bullet point the valid details but over view is I thought everything was ok but a surprise ...
Well good luck waith it my friend. Your obviously going to do it your way. Wish you the best. Drop a line to us all when it is resolved so we know how it turned out. Read More
Can I obtain a visa if I purchased a home in Vietnam? by cm1204
Hi, I’m a US citizen who has been working and living in Vietnam for several years now. I have a temporary residence card, which was obtained through my employment. I’m planning to end my employment with my company and was wondering if I ...
@colinoscapee If their lips are moving they are........L ! Read More
International Bank transfers by Autosparky
Hi, I was wondering what is the best Vietnamese bank to use that we can access off shore without needing a Vietnamese mobile number to access? We are currently using HSBC in Việt Nam! but WIZE who we use to transfer funds does not work with ...
In most every case these big bank names HSBC, CITI etc. They just pay for the franchise name and not an operating satelite of the main bank. Banks now work much like the big hotel names visa vie Sheraton and Ramada. Read More
Looking for an apartment to buy this year (off plan) by rdubois44
Hey, my name is Rick and I'm thinking of settling down in Ho Chi Minh (District 9). I will retire with me Korean wife in about 3 years, and I'm looking for an apartment to buy this year (off plan). Anyway, I'm looking forward to chatting on Expats. ...
The question is.....why on earth would anyone want to buy here? If your looking for a place to live far bentter to rent. If your looking for investment income better off buying in America....anyone can. Read More
Eggs...refrigerated or not!!!! by Vagabondone
Why is it in America we are told we will drop over dead in minutes if we eat eggs that are not kept refrigerated....yet here in VN an egg never sees a frig. How come we are not kicking the bucket here?
After my wife arrived here in Canada I started to realize that after we went grocery shopping, certain things that we bought from fridges were left out, eggs for one. She still thinks the eggs here are safe ever after explaining ... Read More
Steps to obtain an Investor TRC (Temporary Residence Card) in Vietnam by charmavietnam
[b][color=#057716]Steps to obtain an Investor TRC (Temporary Residence Card) in Vietnam[/color][/b] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [color=#222cf6]To apply for an investor TRC, ...
They have really clamped down on such TRC's since covid. During covid they made contact with every foreigner here. It was then that they found so many bogus TRC's. I had my legit TRC for 3 years. But now even with me they want me to transfer ... Read More
Custody of my child with Vietnamese ex girlfiend by Tydus
All I am seeking some advice on how as an Australian expat not living in VN I gain custody of my child who is currently with his Vietnamese mother. I'll bullet point the valid details but over view is I thought everything was ok but a surprise ...
Just be careful if you come here to try and pursue it further. People can disapper here very easily and it does not cost much to make it happen. I am not taking sides on why she is gone. But they are gone and now you can do nothing about it that ... Read More
Custody of my child with Vietnamese ex girlfiend by Tydus
All I am seeking some advice on how as an Australian expat not living in VN I gain custody of my child who is currently with his Vietnamese mother. I'll bullet point the valid details but over view is I thought everything was ok but a surprise ...
No you will never see your child again. We have a saying here in Vietnam.....if their lips are moving they are lying. No my friend you just have to move on. I know how you feel and how hard it is. Me I finally took down all my sons ... Read More
Custody of my child with Vietnamese ex girlfiend by Tydus
All I am seeking some advice on how as an Australian expat not living in VN I gain custody of my child who is currently with his Vietnamese mother. I'll bullet point the valid details but over view is I thought everything was ok but a surprise ...
If you give anyone any money to help get your daughter back you will have lost both your daighter and your mobey. Best to move on. There is no help in Vietnam for you. Read More
Custody of my child with Vietnamese ex girlfiend by Tydus
All I am seeking some advice on how as an Australian expat not living in VN I gain custody of my child who is currently with his Vietnamese mother. I'll bullet point the valid details but over view is I thought everything was ok but a surprise ...
@leekenny0604 "AT there I can't found any help support for bring back my daughter, may I get some suggestions from your, which department will be help me to taken back my daughter?"I failed to answer this question directly. The only way I ... Read More
Custody of my child with Vietnamese ex girlfiend by Tydus
All I am seeking some advice on how as an Australian expat not living in VN I gain custody of my child who is currently with his Vietnamese mother. I'll bullet point the valid details but over view is I thought everything was ok but a surprise ...
Yes, my wife wanted $10,000 a month support. She was one of those gals that married for a purpose...to have a Wrstern child. The short time we were together she would run away for about 10 days a month. She asked that I contribute 10m vnd a month to ... Read More
Custody of my child with Vietnamese ex girlfiend by Tydus
All I am seeking some advice on how as an Australian expat not living in VN I gain custody of my child who is currently with his Vietnamese mother. I'll bullet point the valid details but over view is I thought everything was ok but a surprise ...
@mac68Perhaps the oprative word in your missive is "civility". In a civilalized society where ther is also some rule of law, yes. But none of that applies her. Indeed, there is a certain segment of women here that have motives other then happy ... Read More
Custody of my child with Vietnamese ex girlfiend by Tydus
All I am seeking some advice on how as an Australian expat not living in VN I gain custody of my child who is currently with his Vietnamese mother. I'll bullet point the valid details but over view is I thought everything was ok but a surprise ...
The Hague Convention of 1980 is the international treaty that covers such child abduction. Unfortunetly Vietnam is not a signatory to that treaty. Ufortunetly you are screwed and will likelt never see your child again. I too was in a similiar ... Read More
DT Visa Needed by Hooked
Howdy, Is there a quick and easy way to get the DT Visa, or a service that will sponsor? Thanks
Perhaps someone connected to this thread knows something about the current TRC situation. I currently have a TRC via the two business me and my childs mother have together. It expires in December of this year. Our attorney is saying it is now very ... Read More
Dentist experience by Diazo
I found a recommendation for a dentist here on the forum that included a link to World Wide Dental. For the life of me I can not find the post now. However, I used them and will share my experience. It was indeed, clean, nice staff with modern ...
@OceanBeach92107 Yes, that is the place I am speaking of. I actually use the Minh Kai Dental for general dentistry. They have more then fair ptrices and do great work. But for the more serious work Worldwide has to be right up there....albeit a ... Read More
Dentist experience
I found a recommendation for a dentist here on the forum that included a link to World Wide Dental. For the life of me I can not find the post now. However, I used them and will share my experience. It was indeed, clean, nice staff with modern ... Read More
ADD/ADHD HCMC by Tumbleweed0
Hi everyone, I'm relocating to Saigon in less than a week and have been researching psych medication as I take a few different ones. The one I take in the US is not available in Vietnam so I have identified the alternatives: Ritalin and the ...
Never knew we had so many chemist and people with such an in depth knowledge of all this stuff in Vietnam. ***. I doubt the average smuck could tell what he is getting, counterfit or fake. Read More
ADD/ADHD HCMC by Tumbleweed0
Hi everyone, I'm relocating to Saigon in less than a week and have been researching psych medication as I take a few different ones. The one I take in the US is not available in Vietnam so I have identified the alternatives: Ritalin and the ...
The operative word is "seems". Rest assured they are not labeled as bogus. Not sure it is the interest of soneone who makes fake drugs to admit it. Would be like a bank robber walking into a bank and telling everyone they are bank robbers. They have ... Read More
ADD/ADHD HCMC by Tumbleweed0
Hi everyone, I'm relocating to Saigon in less than a week and have been researching psych medication as I take a few different ones. The one I take in the US is not available in Vietnam so I have identified the alternatives: Ritalin and the ...
Thanks for the link colinoscapee. I had heard runors of that, but never experienced it to my knowledge. However, they conterfit and adulturate everything under the sun. So does not surprise me. My apology to FMP Diamond Plaza as well. Read More
ADD/ADHD HCMC by Tumbleweed0
Hi everyone, I'm relocating to Saigon in less than a week and have been researching psych medication as I take a few different ones. The one I take in the US is not available in Vietnam so I have identified the alternatives: Ritalin and the ...
FMP at Diamond Plaza and all their satelite location have somewhat of a ripoff scheme when it comes to meds. They first give you an Rx for their inhouse pharmacy. Once you get the sticker shock of Western ripoff pricing they use the scare technique ... Read More
Understanding Vietnamese girls by GuestPoster2698
So on my first trip to Vietnam I met a girl and saw her for a few days. Being the skeptical dude that I am and knowing nothing about Vietnam, the first night that we met I didn't give her my phone number but she and her friend made plans with my ...
@oceanbeach : not sure who "he" refers to. Read More
Understanding Vietnamese girls by GuestPoster2698
So on my first trip to Vietnam I met a girl and saw her for a few days. Being the skeptical dude that I am and knowing nothing about Vietnam, the first night that we met I didn't give her my phone number but she and her friend made plans with my ...
A lot of clever fools. But no....I am here legally. Read More
Understanding Vietnamese girls by GuestPoster2698
So on my first trip to Vietnam I met a girl and saw her for a few days. Being the skeptical dude that I am and knowing nothing about Vietnam, the first night that we met I didn't give her my phone number but she and her friend made plans with my ...
Funny stuff. If you figure them out you could be the first. If so write a book. Tight with money......hmmmmm I thought they all had that as their middle name. Most are looking for a ticket out or money. The dressers and the jewlery girls I avoid. ... Read More
Head Daddy
Now the head daddy is closing threads. Telegram is still up and running. Lots of interest in the Vietnam Community section. Time to let these police have this forum for themselves. I think Freddie baby felt insulted. Read More
Cryptocurrency - any of you guys into it?
Fred should qualify as a handicapped person. He has no brain. Read More
Cryptocurrency - any of you guys into it?
As usual what a stupid comment. You have absolutely no clue about markets. Read More
Cryptocurrency - any of you guys into it? by Kiwiprofesor
I'm interested and active in the world of crypto, DEFI, NFT's.... A huge trap for young PLAYERS, no DOUBT, but the future nevertheless. Anyone feel the same?
100k became 30k. It's bitcoin so no shock there. However, the question is who grabbed the 70k difference. Answer - a bitcoin manipulator. These people don't give a flying rats about anything but grabbing fools' cash.I think your ... Read More
Cryptocurrency - any of you guys into it? by Kiwiprofesor
I'm interested and active in the world of crypto, DEFI, NFT's.... A huge trap for young PLAYERS, no DOUBT, but the future nevertheless. Anyone feel the same?
I certainly get it. While in its relative infancy there are many oppurtunities to hit a home run. Yet look at the old lady who put 100k into BTC a few montgs ago at 60k. The thinking at the time was because of it great value it was going to 100k be ... Read More
Cryptocurrency - any of you guys into it? by Kiwiprofesor
I'm interested and active in the world of crypto, DEFI, NFT's.... A huge trap for young PLAYERS, no DOUBT, but the future nevertheless. Anyone feel the same?
Indeed, the list goes on. I get a kick when people treat crypto as an asset one can evalute on many metrics. However, those metrics have little or no meaning. They rail against fiat currency for many reasons. You would think then that crypto would ... Read More
Cryptocurrency - any of you guys into it? by Kiwiprofesor
I'm interested and active in the world of crypto, DEFI, NFT's.... A huge trap for young PLAYERS, no DOUBT, but the future nevertheless. Anyone feel the same?
To me the space is fraught with problems. For starters it is a energy hog. If it does grow more the hit to electrical grids will be enormous. Texas is not part of the US grid system. However when China stopped mining farms many migrated to Texas. ... Read More
Cryptocurrency - any of you guys into it?
Yeah Fred you can control the every thought of expats. You think they are all your children. Mod position were created for those who missed out on something in life and now like controlling .What a load of crackpot nonsense, my advise; go and look ... Read More
Cryptocurrency - any of you guys into it?
Yeah Fred you can control the every thought of expats. You think they are all your children. Mod position were created for those who missed out on something in life and now like controlling . Read More
Cryptocurrency - any of you guys into it? by Kiwiprofesor
I'm interested and active in the world of crypto, DEFI, NFT's.... A huge trap for young PLAYERS, no DOUBT, but the future nevertheless. Anyone feel the same?
Nothing these toads do not want to police. Odd they think they can police crypto and no one else can police it. At any rate that is why I do not participate in this forum anymore. Their policing heads got to big for themselves. Perhaps those that ... Read More
Cryptocurrency - any of you guys into it? by Kiwiprofesor
I'm interested and active in the world of crypto, DEFI, NFT's.... A huge trap for young PLAYERS, no DOUBT, but the future nevertheless. Anyone feel the same?
I buy crypto, not sure it is a wise thing. Very much the wild wild West, a space carved out for crooks to thrive. Will it last, hard telling. But it has many things as headwinds. So much for BTC reaching 100k be EOY 2021.. However, it lures many in ... Read More
Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
i arrived the last week of Feb 2020, so before March 1. I don't mind paying for the extensions, it's more the fact that they're trying so hard to get foreign tourists in, yet they ignore the ones that are actually spending their savings ... Read More
Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
apologies for repeating previously asked questions, but the situation seems so fluid currently. My agent (SNVI) informed me yesterday that there will be no more extensions going forward and I just wanted to check here to see if others heard the ... Read More
Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
Just saw this weekend on one of the news websites ( Tui Tre I think) that extension due to the COVID situation will continue unabated until international travel o-ens up and people can get out. Read More
Cryptocurrency - any of you guys into it? by Kiwiprofesor
I'm interested and active in the world of crypto, DEFI, NFT's.... A huge trap for young PLAYERS, no DOUBT, but the future nevertheless. Anyone feel the same?
There's a massive difference between speculation and manipulation. Bitcoin doesn't follow market trends, it follows a few very well informed manipulators conning bloody idiots into investing. As for the rest, yes, some make money, but most ... Read More
Cryptocurrency - any of you guys into it? by Kiwiprofesor
I'm interested and active in the world of crypto, DEFI, NFT's.... A huge trap for young PLAYERS, no DOUBT, but the future nevertheless. Anyone feel the same?
Even stats can tell a story https://www.coindesk.com/price/bitcoin/ Set the thing to 1 year and look at the value. There are no shares, contracts, or anything else of actual value causing fluctuations, so one has to ask what causes the sharp rises ... Read More
Sudden action from Ministry of Education by Swee Loke
Why are many so called 'Universities' which have been giving out Certificates of English Language like candy, abruptly being told by the Ministry of Education to completely "stop issuing any more Certificates!". Here, it seems ...
Education here from the ground up is a joke. The MOE should be ashamed of themselves. From the elementary level to the university level and all parts in between are hopeless. One could write a book on it. Having children in the public school system ... Read More
Cryptocurrency - any of you guys into it? by Kiwiprofesor
I'm interested and active in the world of crypto, DEFI, NFT's.... A huge trap for young PLAYERS, no DOUBT, but the future nevertheless. Anyone feel the same?
Mining of cryptocurrency powered by hijacked computers? Converting burnt coal into money? Are these concepts valuable insights or mental mush? Can someone besides Brother Bryant kindly explain....They are currently just facts. One of the huge ... Read More
Cryptocurrency - any of you guys into it? by Kiwiprofesor
I'm interested and active in the world of crypto, DEFI, NFT's.... A huge trap for young PLAYERS, no DOUBT, but the future nevertheless. Anyone feel the same?
Only read a few comments, but how depressing. Ay=t any rate I shunned crypto for years. But now invest in it on a daily basis. Having been a stock investor for ions it certainly is different and takes some gettin use to. For much of my life they ... Read More
Divorce (two foreigners living in HCMC) by Sunandmoon
Hello, Can anybody please direct me on what I need to do if we want to file for a divorce if we are two foreigners who just moved to HCMC? It is mutually agreed on and we have a legalized marriage certificate from elsewhere. Any advice would be ...
I know it is a late reply, but in law the first thing a judge looks at is jurisdiction. In the case of two foreigners there is no jurisdiction so they have no authority to hear the case. Even in your home country filing would most likely be delayed ... Read More
Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
That is what the person was asking. Let me explain it more clearly. If immigration gave you a receipt when they took your passport, and you later find out they can not issue you the documents that would allow you to stay e.g. a new visa the you can ... Read More
Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
If you took the passport to the visa office and received a receipt that they have it you will be fine for your exit stamp. Read More
Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
This is not good news for me. Hoping to visit Vietnam. However I wish you luck with your marriage papers and everything turns out positive for you.They are speaking of visa extension. This applies to people who were stranded in VN due to covid. For ... Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
Actually the were the same 10 years ago. Indeed, I signed up 12 years ago. There are several US territories where Medicare is excepted. And there are a whole host of them. And you can opt out at anytime.mI did it long ago since my home is here now ... Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
I hope that anyone counting of using Medicare anywhere other than IN the USA understands it is ONLY usable in the USA.This is absolutely correct. However if you signed up for Medicare B before moving overseas, you are stuck with the payments. ... Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
No matter of fact I have a wonderful life. Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
Put another way for you that set on the English language throne. If you were in a theater that was on fire and I told you you could die and unless you get your English perfect ass up and get out, you most likely will die. Would you still wait around ... Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
Perhaps you have not taught your students the meaning on “unless”. And no I am not an ESL teacher. I am still enrolled in An English class though. Trying my best to learn English. Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
Unless you are not getting medicare. But it is true they always claw much of the raise back.personally I do not have Part B. Read More
How to select your ISP - Internet in Vietnam by dudumomo
It's probably one of the first thing you may ask, right after getting the key of your apartment or house. How about internet ? Here are some information about Internet in Vietnam: [b]Technology[/b] Basically, you have 3 types of connections: - ...
Not to attempt to defend. But as of late there have been issues we do not have on a day-in-day-out basis. One the undersea cable has broken ( yes this happens often) and most of the children on doing virtual online. I have always been happy with my ... Read More
Virtual (Online) Marriages: Legal in Vietnam or Embassies? by OceanBeach92107
A very interesting article in the New York Times (link should bypass paywall) about totally virtual online marriages being performed in the state of Utah, ...
Of course, being a new concept I doubt anyone knows. But the huge concern internationally is preventing trade. This is primary reason for for all the current obstacles. This seems to be an obvious way for the trade I suspect at least for the USA the ... Read More
Buying and selling gold by Sean425
Does anyone know a reputable place to buy and sell gold in HCMC?
I had forgotten his handle…..but tunnelrat69 is the gold czar here on the forum. Read a bit about Vietnam and gold and it will tell you a lot. But he has real world experience at it. Read More
Sriracha Sauce by OceanBeach92107
Nice to see a full shelf of large bottles of my favorite today; about 80,000 VND [img align=C]https://gordythomas.files.wordpress.com/2021/06/20210625_221058.jpg[/img] (The new website glitch that can't display Vietnamese characters correctly ...
I stand corrected. Checked my bottle, and although it looks vaguely similar it is not. Red cap and sold by cholimex. I thought at some point we had bought some with the rooster logo, but perhaps not. Read More
Buying and selling gold by Sean425
Does anyone know a reputable place to buy and sell gold in HCMC?
Does anyone know a reputable place to buy and sell gold in HCMC?Yes, Cambodia. Read More
Hardware whole sale market in Ho Chi min by saurabh kamboj55
Hello, I need a quick help, I am want to know the exact name of the HARDWARE & Tools - whole sale market . ( where I can find hardware tools, adhesives for wood working and automobile) If possible can you please share the pics of that ...
I know one out near D8. Can get there on my own. But not sure of an address. Could probably look on google maps and find it for you if your still in need. Read More
Marrying Vietnamese woman by GertrudeW
I am seeking advice. A very good family friend met Vietnamese girl (he is 58 she is 28) online. He travels to Vietnam regularly & has many expat friends. They have tried to warn him. He sends lots of money, sometimes $500 per week. Within a year ...
Well said as usual ciambella. Read More
Sriracha Sauce by OceanBeach92107
Nice to see a full shelf of large bottles of my favorite today; about 80,000 VND [img align=C]https://gordythomas.files.wordpress.com/2021/06/20210625_221058.jpg[/img] (The new website glitch that can't display Vietnamese characters correctly ...
I have never had any problem finding Sriracha sauce anywhere in Vietnam. Quite surprising to hear some have. Read More
Visa query by StefanR
So I finally move to Vietnam in less than two weeks. Thanks to Tet I was waiting to get my VOA letter until this week. My initial plan was to get a 3 month Tourist Visa, and as soon I secure a job then I can get a long term Visa (1 year), with the ...
I think one thing might be certain about VN…..you can never count on what visa situations may be from one day to the next. Back when I was here on visa’s I always worried what the future would be in a few days. One of the big ... Read More
Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
No…just another coffee fund. But hey, it is how it is done here. We pay everyone where I live just to get along and have piece in the family. From the teacher to the doc. Read More
Vietnam is boring by Guest6787
I've been here 3 months in Binh Duong, just 20 km outside of the HCM city center. There's almost no variety to life here. Everything is the same. Same food everywhere you go, every day. Same boring boxed food products in every store. ...
Thai food in general exceeds Vietnamese food every day of the week.Amen, next to the Brits this in my opinion are the two worst cuisines I have ever had Can not think of anything here I would crave if I ever left . some of the meals cooked at home ... Read More
Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
No, Trumpism is the propagation of known lies. Rumors can be true, and since Immigration does not often tell us anything, it's all we have to go on most of the time.Understand all that. But then why can not others reply to that mans information ... Read More
Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
And this is official data you provide?He very emphatically stated that it was not. Several people, though, have reported that their agents can only do 1-month extensions now, and my agent was a bit doubtful that Immigration will give me another ... Read More
Some Visa Extensions Discontinued by OceanBeach92107
Don't trust ME on this. Contact your own visa agent to discover IF: ...you are in Vietnam from ANY country--on a category DN business visa--and you don't have a legitimate employer with a work permit--you will not be able to do any more ...
And this is official data you provide? Read More
ATM withdrawal amount by vikingjeger
For those that are interested in larger then an average 2 million withdrawal amount, try MB Bank at 26 Phan Dinh Phung street. Was able to withdraw 5 million
For those who may get preoccupied while withdrawing money ( or have their head in a dark place) and walk away leaving the 5m vnd in the money slot. Have no fear, like your card , the ATM will quickly take back the money/.Simply contact your bank.. ... Read More
Sole trader or LTD company for Remote work? by jjstones19
Hello everyone! I will be moving to HCMC in August but will be continuing to work remotely for my UK employer. Apparently I might need to set myself up as a LTD company or a sole trader for them to pay me? (This is what my employers accountant has ...
You do not say how you gained residency status here in VN. You mention 183 days, this happens to be the exact cutoff under international tax treaties/law. Your mother country is not happy to give up your tax status there, 184 days and they do and ... Read More
Heart hospital D7 HCMC by Diazo
I wrote about my cardiologist experience at Cho Ray hospital and thought I would do the same for the heart hospital in D7 which I recently visited. Really great experience to start off with. Was given the choice of taking a number for 260k vnd. But ...
Oh great....I knew someone would find it an post the address. I just try to avoid the police here on the site . Don’t want them thinking I am connected to a business and trying to promote it. I did not feel confident in the results at Cho Ray ... Read More
Heart hospital D7 HCMC by Diazo
I wrote about my cardiologist experience at Cho Ray hospital and thought I would do the same for the heart hospital in D7 which I recently visited. Really great experience to start off with. Was given the choice of taking a number for 260k vnd. But ...
I was assigned the head of the hospital as my doctor. Unfortunately I I did not get the dep ladies , but men nicely dressed in dress attire. At any rate I second all the Ciambella said. I too found the place without an address. But if you know how ... Read More
Heart hospital D7 HCMC by Diazo
I wrote about my cardiologist experience at Cho Ray hospital and thought I would do the same for the heart hospital in D7 which I recently visited. Really great experience to start off with. Was given the choice of taking a number for 260k vnd. But ...
Yes indeed, there were juices offered. I neglected that. Sorry about the address and name. But did not want to upset the forum police. Really good place though. Read More
Heart hospital D7 HCMC
I wrote about my cardiologist experience at Cho Ray hospital and thought I would do the same for the heart hospital in D7 which I recently visited. Really great experience to start off with. Was given the choice of taking a number for 260k vnd. But ... Read More
Hard shell tacos by paulmsn
Does anyone know of a restaurant in Saigon that sells hard shell tacos? All I've found are soft shell, and I'm yearning for a crunchy hard shell. I live in Binh Thanh near District 1. Also, has anyone seen the Old El Paso taco kits at any ...
I can provide you with corn or flour tortillas if you want to cook them yourselves. Just pm me. Read More
Funny in Vietnam by Diazo
I wish at some point someone would creat a sticky thread on the funny cultural differences. And I will start with one. “ Honey, our TV is five years old, why do we still have all the manufactures stickers on the screen”. Silly for the ...
Perhaps you did not understand the belief here. Has nothing to do with competence, nor laziness. Sorry if I did not state it clearly. Read More
opening cafe by Dave25e
Hi, I want to open small cafe in Saigon. Where can I find rental offers for that kind of business? Cheers
For those wanting to open a business and would need to hire employees it may be the most difficult part of being in business here. Employees seem to approach the relationship like you work for them and not that they work for you. One would think ... Read More
Funny in Vietnam by Diazo
I wish at some point someone would creat a sticky thread on the funny cultural differences. And I will start with one. “ Honey, our TV is five years old, why do we still have all the manufactures stickers on the screen”. Silly for the ...
This listing on Amazon shows 4 different views of a tape measure: amazon. com/Luban-Measure-Metric-Inches-fengshui/dp/B07RYP8W9V/ That was a link found in this blog: fengshuied. com/feng-shui-rulerThanks for the link explaining it all. I never ... Read More
Funny in Vietnam by Diazo
I wish at some point someone would creat a sticky thread on the funny cultural differences. And I will start with one. “ Honey, our TV is five years old, why do we still have all the manufactures stickers on the screen”. Silly for the ...
My niece-in-law is Catholic, pure, pure Catholic, as in "we're the 600k Catholics from Ninh Bình, Nam Định, and Thanh Hóa; we brought our faith and our churches with us to the South in '54, formed a village in ... Read More
Funny in Vietnam by Diazo
I wish at some point someone would creat a sticky thread on the funny cultural differences. And I will start with one. “ Honey, our TV is five years old, why do we still have all the manufactures stickers on the screen”. Silly for the ...
Thanks for the pics ole clever one. This fool is computer stupid. Yupper that is what the tapes look like and say. I am really clueless to all the good luck/bad luck thoughts. Not sure if the tape is related to the Feng Shui gentlemen. It is ... Read More
Funny in Vietnam by Diazo
I wish at some point someone would creat a sticky thread on the funny cultural differences. And I will start with one. “ Honey, our TV is five years old, why do we still have all the manufactures stickers on the screen”. Silly for the ...
The Amazon tape would have no meaning in VN. But that is the gist of the tape. A local would never know what bad luck is entering their lives, nor good luck for that matter. If you had a choice between 23cm and being rich or 22cm and getting a ... Read More
Funny in Vietnam by Diazo
I wish at some point someone would creat a sticky thread on the funny cultural differences. And I will start with one. “ Honey, our TV is five years old, why do we still have all the manufactures stickers on the screen”. Silly for the ...
No, as I understand it it is applied to everything. That is why stair steps and risers are not the equivalent to 7”/11”. As I understand it it is Buddhist based So the Catholics etc. have no issue with bad luck. I suspect if you measure ... Read More
Carry on, checked bags, shipping before/after. How did you do it? by Jimpdxusa
Hello, I didn’t see this in prior posts so I thought I would ask. I am curious about how you made the transition to carve out your new life in Vietnam. I will spare asking the reasons as we all have our own. However what is common is you ...
They certainly do have mental health issues, many untreated. I would check with a medical clinic here and send them a msg about any particular drug to see if it is banned. PM me and I will give you the email address for one. OBTW you may want to ... Read More
Funny in Vietnam by Diazo
I wish at some point someone would creat a sticky thread on the funny cultural differences. And I will start with one. “ Honey, our TV is five years old, why do we still have all the manufactures stickers on the screen”. Silly for the ...
Was having the lower cabinets put in the restaurant and asked the little lady at what height she would like them . Can not recall the exact number ( not the traditional 80), but very very low. At any rate they got built and someone came and looked ... Read More
Carry on, checked bags, shipping before/after. How did you do it? by Jimpdxusa
Hello, I didn’t see this in prior posts so I thought I would ask. I am curious about how you made the transition to carve out your new life in Vietnam. I will spare asking the reasons as we all have our own. However what is common is you ...
Oh not to worry. It will all go fine. I did a little of everything when it came to shipping. I have a freight forwarder so I used them for a painless shipping of a lot of stuff. They take care of everything on this end with no hassles. I also took ... Read More
False sense of security by Diazo
Just a small reminder to all of us expats. I think most of us get lulled into a false sense of being safe here. Then too some of us get hot under the collar with locals. But the other night two young men took a sickle to an older man and cut off ...
I sincerely hope you have no intentions of carrying or owning a gun while in Vietnam, concealed or not. If so it would be all that authorities would need for a lifetime deportation order.I think your wise to ask. I think any normal person would and ... Read More
False sense of security by Diazo
Just a small reminder to all of us expats. I think most of us get lulled into a false sense of being safe here. Then too some of us get hot under the collar with locals. But the other night two young men took a sickle to an older man and cut off ...
By far I feel safer here then in the USA. And as stated by another, attacks against Westerners has been rare. In some cities at bar closing time it is different though. I wonder if the attack in DN is retribution for attacks against Asians in ... Read More
False sense of security by Diazo
Just a small reminder to all of us expats. I think most of us get lulled into a false sense of being safe here. Then too some of us get hot under the collar with locals. But the other night two young men took a sickle to an older man and cut off ...
Better to be cautious. She could have been part of the very popular move now to knock you out with some sort chemical for lack of a better word. They are using all types of ploys. But in the end they put a rag over your face impregnated with ... Read More
opening cafe by Dave25e
Hi, I want to open small cafe in Saigon. Where can I find rental offers for that kind of business? Cheers
Did not wish to denigrate anyone. Just my opinion things were not well thought out and resulted in a mess. And even in trying to correct the mess they made it worse e.g. renumbering to try and correct and leaving the old number. So now you have 104 ... Read More
Seeking accomadations in HCMC by devarj57
I plan to arrive in HCMC in May, after 14 quarrentine, I'm looking for an apartment to rent. Need office workspace. 2 adults + one baby. Any recommendations?
Oceanbeach offered you sage advice. If it were me I would get on the ground, find temporary quarters and get a lay of the land. Renting as with anything else here has its mine fields. Have seen people rent out property they do not even own. Get any ... Read More
opening cafe by Dave25e
Hi, I want to open small cafe in Saigon. Where can I find rental offers for that kind of business? Cheers
And now the government is cracking down, again, on Western named business’ or Western names on the signs. Now the want you to use the following convention....American Burgers would read A-M-E-R-I-C-A-N B-U-R-G-E-R-S. Pretty hefty fine as ... Read More
opening cafe by Dave25e
Hi, I want to open small cafe in Saigon. Where can I find rental offers for that kind of business? Cheers
This week my wife spent 2 full days at the tax department to satisfy our quarterly reporting. Quick trip this time. But that was due to the fact we have been closed and listed as inactive due to covid for a year. Just one of those things that drive ... Read More
False sense of security by Diazo
Just a small reminder to all of us expats. I think most of us get lulled into a false sense of being safe here. Then too some of us get hot under the collar with locals. But the other night two young men took a sickle to an older man and cut off ...
Not sure who saw the news of the expat attacked in DN. Very lucky to be alive from the looks of the photos. I certainly hope it is not the start of something due to certain things in the news in a Western country. These thugs claimed the expat took ... Read More
Funny in Vietnam by Diazo
I wish at some point someone would creat a sticky thread on the funny cultural differences. And I will start with one. “ Honey, our TV is five years old, why do we still have all the manufactures stickers on the screen”. Silly for the ...
Many, when the deceased is laid to rest put rice and a piece of gold in their mouth. Of course, the obvious conclusion of the practice is that it has leas to grave robbers in poorer areas. It was told to me that this analogous to having a little ... Read More