Aidan

i am in aus at the moment but i am returning to renew my marriage visa and stay in thai I am doing my non o 3 month visa but they want a return flight but i will be staying what do i do - @mascot64 Who is the "they" you are referring to? The ... Read More

GF texted me this morning, saying, "Your my everything! "I replied, "No! You're my everything! "She's been smiling all day. I guess she likes it when I correct her English. Read More

No darn way!! I should look it up but I bet ya Ontario I a naitve name and it should stick! - @Marilyn TassyIt is. It's Huron, meaning "beautiful lake".Still, it didn't stop people from changing Gitche Gumee (Ojibwe for "great sea") to Lake ... Read More

HeadlineTrump to change name of Canada Goose to "Donald Duck" Read More

I’d be interested to hear from people who have moved abroad and had to figure out their tax residency.When you left your home country, did you immediately establish tax residency in your new country, or was there a period where your situation ... Read More

@Aidan in HCMC thanks again, Aidan. Was the thumbs up for my later comment an agreement that I will spin my wheels with most attempts to get a response from Thai companies prior to arrival? - @Intl guy jim Yes, that and a recognition of your "Thank ... Read More

For quick reference. (Link)Non-Immigrant O visa requirements (90 days)Required DocumentsPlease check the relevant embassy/consulate's website for specifically required documents.1.Biodata page of Passport or Travel Document2.Photograph taken within ... Read More

@Intl guy jimThis, as a US Citizen. With a Tourist visa, you can stay in Thailand for no longer than 60 days. If you wish to stay in Thailand for more than 60 days, you can extend your stay with the Immigration Bureau.Check the official site.THAI ... Read More

...In any case the Iranians have a weapon of nuclear proportions. - @fluffy2560Speaking of nuclear, let us not forget Iran's option of targetting Dimona.BOOM!! Read More

"You are either with us or against us," he said. - @SimCityATChannelling GW Bush, 9/11?"Yer' eider wid' us, or agin' us" Read More

@Walnutcharles When replying to a member's post, please use either the "Quote" or the "Reply" function. That way there'll be no confusion as to which member you are addressing. Read More

I like it very much. Read More

Vietnam's National Carrier, tail strike, Munich.Yikes! Read More

Guess? - @SimCityAT It's got an "Oliver North" kind of feel. Read More

Hello, a simple trick is to open the file picture in your computer and save it as PNG file. Another trick is to take an screenshot and save the screenshot as another file. I hope you are not using Safari browser, use Firefox instead. Good luck - ... Read More

hello guys, we are planning to come back to Vung Tau and therefore I am in the process of applying for tourist visa but this morning I keep on getting the message "tag script" every time I wish to upload the passport photo. Do you understand what is ... Read More

I am coming to Quy Nhon in January 2027. I would like to meet with an ExPat to get a better understanding of the country as I would like to move and settle down. Are you in Quy Nhon, or do you know someone who could meet with me? I am from the ... Read More

@bigpearl Mimdanao at iligan city - @hassansarip6 Hello hassansarip6. Welcome to the expat.com Philippines forum.To avoid any confusion, please take a moment to amend your expat.com profile as you are currently listed as Filipino expat in the USA ... Read More

Some people are just born complainers. I know a guy who has time to read three books a week, has sex twice a day, and works out 7 days a week, yet all he can do is drone on and on about being in prison. Read More

Some people are just born complainers. I know a guy who has time to read three books a week, has sex twice a day, and works out 7 days a week, yet all he can do is complain about being in prison. Read More

I NEED TO REMOVE MY BLACK LIST - @nitinpanchal170492 Your expat.com profile shows you to be Bahraini. If this is incorrect please amend it.Also, please do not post the same question multiple times. Read More

@PalawOne Nice post, P1.Just wanted to add a link to an expandable/readable map, here. Fascinating artwork around the border of the frame.source: murillovelardemap.com Read More

My girlfriend filed for a restraining order against me. Well, she's not actually my girlfriend yet. Read More

Anyone recommend a decent non predatory lawyer to deal with a birth certificate addition with hostile ex partner? Have compiled all the evidence,notarised and baliff proofed…any advice greatly appreciated - @Jaysongezz Hi there, and welcome ... Read More

@Dannyroc3Where in Phu Quoc did you stay? I'm in the 'burbs of Duong Dong, in Cua Duong. Big difference here in day/night temperatures, I'm guessing due to the tremendous amount of forest (jungle?) all around the village.So far, this has been the ... Read More

@fluffy2560 Yup. Vacuum tube, analogue technology.I had equipment racks very similar to those in your pic, filled with Racal, a couple of TMC GPR-90 and GSB-1, Hammarlund, RCA etc.I even had two R1155 receivers out of WWII Lancaster bombers, fully ... Read More

@Alli Eli https://www.expat.com/en/jobs/europe/spain/ Read More

Hey all. Looking for expat health insurance. Anyone experience with health issues, over 60, mix of local Khmer and Emergency transport insurance? Recommendations? Local brokers? Thanks P. - @PatWe Have you taken a look here? If you're concerned ... Read More

Who listenes to radio these days? Do you use a manual radio? My 5-year-old recently discovered my dad's old radio. He gave it to me and asked me to play a specific song... like it was YouTube! 😂 I had to explain that the radio decides what ... Read More

Hello everyone,I hope someone here has experienced a similar situation or can offer some advice.A few years ago, a family (father, mother, and son) lived in Bahrain. All three had valid residence permits at that time. The son held a Pakistani ... Read More

I booked a hotel thru agoda but owner canceled in last minutes... - @sfsaigonDo not select "Book without credit card". All other options require your submitting your credit card details (to Agoda, not the hotel). This way your booking is guaranteed ... Read More

...We have power lines here at Fluffy Towers which are draped on concrete lamp posts. I keep hoping they will put them under the ground and improve the street lighting and general ambience. They did it in the surrounding streets - built a new ... Read More

Vietnam's largest island Phu Quoc flooded as Storm Noul brings heavy rains (Link, VN Express)Riding through Duong Dong yesterday was an adventure. Because of the huge amount of sewage/drainage work ongoing here, I had to continually remind myself ... Read More

History makes me nostalgic.We used to have empires, ruled by emperors. We had kingdoms, ruled by kings. Now we just have countries... Read More

Sounds like you are a jaded cynic. Why not add something constructive to the dialogue? - @Gerald TwomeyHelps to use the "Reply" or the "Quote" function so members will know who you are addressing. Read More

@CherylGood evening, Cheryl,Thank you for your post. Would there be any way you can send us the link to the classifieds that you're speaking of? We just went on there and couldn't find any classifieds that was for friendships. We only found items ... Read More

@FabiHere Welcome to the expat.com Vietnam forum, and thank you for your first post. Nice to have you with us. Read More

...The UK government had taken control of British Steel's operations in Scunthorpe last year, though it was still owned by China's Jingye Group, limiting the government's ability to decide on its future strategy... - @SimCityAT British Steel, huh? ... Read More

Yesterday I noticed that I had a private message on this site so opened it to find it was some sort of warning message. It was titled Expat Warning and said - Attention, for security reasons your Expat has been suspended. It then went on to say that ... Read More

@fluffy2560 I love their family names! Magyar/"Hungary", and Polgár/"Citizen" (unless Google Translate has messed it up). Seeing PM Magyar's name brought back a rush of memories from my youth of my stamp collection hobby. "Magyar Posta" ... Read More

@fluffy2560 "PC", when one finds themself in The Clink, is short for "protective custody". Nothing to do with politics.People incarcerated and accused of some crimes are given the option of being placed in GP (general population) or PC. I'm thinking ... Read More

...I always thought Ghislane Maxwell made a mistake. She should have taken a private jet to France as soon as the game was up. France does not allow extradition of their citizens. She's a French, British and US citizen. Her mother was French. - ... Read More

@naveenjeevan007 See post #171. There's your answer. Read More

Andrew and Tristan Tate held in 'solitary confinement' in US jail, lawyer claimsThe lawyer representing the controversial social media influencers has claimed the brothers were being held in a "5x12 cell as political ... Read More

Looking for a 2 bedroom private home or apartment for 2 people for the month of February, walking distance to old town and beach. - @sallenkelowna Hello sallenkelowna. Welcome to the expat.com Vietnam forum.Have you checked our "Properties" listings? Read More

Thursday July 16th, 2026, and power cut today from 5:00AM to 7:00PM. 14 hours!Next cut will be Sunday July 19th, from 8:00AM to 5:00PM.9 hours!That generator is logging a lot of miles. Read More

Hello, I am considering emigrating from Germany to Toronto. To get some public advice, I used AI to find public email addresses I could contact. Out of about six addresses, I received no response—except from two law firms that wanted to charge ... Read More

Hi everyone!I'm an Italian currently working abroad and I've recently become very interested in Da Nang. I'm considering moving there in the future, and I'd love to hear from people who actually live there, especially fellow Italians.I have a few ... Read More

@Ryananimateur ...Your thoughts and experiences are valuable and can help us better understand the perspectives of the expat community...Hello Ryananimateur.Who is the "us" you're referring to? Read More

Not a soccer fan, but I have to admit it's quite entertaining to watch highly paid athletes "chewing up the scenery" any time they're subjected to a foul equal to the force of a butterfly's wing. Read More

@Cheryl That group is pretty good. I used it a lot to get info for my dog. - @jrharvey What info was your dog looking for? Sorry, couldn't resist 🤣 Read More

Anyone have an extra Leah, blanket, food for my little Honey Bear. I’m in Thai Dien - @Rosechait Hi there Rosechait.Are you soliciting donations? If not, a simple search shows multiple pet supply stores in Thao Dien (not Thai Dien).I've lived ... Read More

@mikelaf Hi Mike.No way, absolutely no way CDN gov't will accept WhatsApp calls except for emergency services. I do know, from personal experience, that Revenue Canada (our "Tax man") accepts any/all collect calls.What branch of the gov't were you ... Read More

So, now I know what a "Foley Artist" is.I like it more than AI slop we're seeing/hearing these days. Read More

@snake77 Okay, so back at you.What's your guess? What will its official name be, let's say, 50 years down the road? Read More

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@Aidan in HCMC I appreciate your kind and genuine guidance!My prediction? You can expect several more requests for amendments/corrections.Yes, I checked again, I've one more correctionIt may well be in the best interest of people from these ... Read More

Hello Guys,I just received an Amendment on my photo(79% similarity), I'd like to how much similarity is needed to satisfy photo requirement!? - @giscivil92 Reports from member's are that a 75% match warrants approval.My prediction? You can expect ... Read More

@giscivil92 Be careful. There are countless reports of people coming to VN with promises from the employer to secure for the foreigner a Work Visa. A promise which sometimes is not kept. Be wary of this. It is a real concern. Read More

@Aidan in HCMC Dear Aidan, I'm really sorry to take your time, and also appreciate it for your genuine guidance, Could you please mention that visa agency here to contact, Please if possibleSee member OceabBeach92107's post, #8, above. They are a ... Read More

... thousands of people traveling to Vietnam now and in the future may encounter the same issue.You didn't mention "..and in the past". 😉So many travelers spend significant time, money and effort and additionally they have to deal with ... Read More

@OceanBeach92107 Anyway I just access the Vietnamese embassy to complaint! if they are not supposed to give any services why they take money once they know my nationalities in advance😏😑! we didn't find cash on the road to donate for ... Read More

@OceanBeach92107 It doesn't make sense by evidence!First of all, Vietnam originally never been as immigrant country so far! therefore a refugee preferably choose an immigrant countries such as Canada, Germany, England or other European countries ... Read More

Hello folks, I applied for Vietnamese tourist visa 10 normal days ago!? but after 10 days it is still under the process!!!😑Sorry to hear that.Is that normal or no!?apparently bizarre!😑No, it is not the norm. In fact, reports are that ... Read More

And with a mighty thunderous clap, the heavens opened up.Heavy downpour of rain for the past 4 hours. Nice drop in temperature, now just have to keep an eye on the creek out back. Read More