NomadBob123
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Speaks English, little Spanish, some curse words in Italian...smile
Registration: 08 June 2019
Longer Term Visas by NomadBob123
Hello Everyone, can someone give some insight into what longer term Visas are available today in Thailand. Let me clarify longer term, as it may mean something completely different to others. But specifically I mean like 1 to 2 years or more, or ...
Well I will refrain from my real comments and keep it cordial, and just say thank you. Bobby Read More
Longer Term Visas
Hello Everyone, can someone give some insight into what longer term Visas are available today in Thailand. Let me clarify longer term, as it may mean something completely different to others. But specifically I mean like 1 to 2 years or more, or ... Read More
C.O.E. trouble by NomadBob123
Hello All, Been trying to complete the COE form online now for two days and it keeps telling me to add my passport, which I have several times, or it tells me to add my CDC Vaccine form, which again I have done several times and it keeps rejecting ...
Hi Floyd, Just tried to get into the COE page and forgot I need a 6 digit figure the provide. Thus I cannot get to the page. But just off the top of my memory, if I am not mistaken I was not going out far enough to the right of the form which I ... Read More
C.O.E. trouble by NomadBob123
Hello All, Been trying to complete the COE form online now for two days and it keeps telling me to add my passport, which I have several times, or it tells me to add my CDC Vaccine form, which again I have done several times and it keeps rejecting ...
Hi Floyd, I did eventually figure it out, but it has been so long, or at least seems that, I do not remember. But let me go in to the sight and see if it jogs my memory. I will get back to you shortly if I can figure it out. Bobby Read More
Should I come?
Hello All, Can anyone give be me an on the ground view of what is going in Bangkok and Thailand as a whole? I am suppose to fly there soon but not sure I want to come if it’s just doom and gloom. I realize it’s not going to crazy ... Read More
Is farang a racist term? by bkk tea blog
This has been discussed to death in different places; some people think farang is a racist term (has negative connotations), some don't. Since it came up in a Quora question I added my own take, including some more background related to the ...
It’s not what you call me that’s important, it’s how you treat me that matters most... Read More
Thai E-Visa by NomadBob123
Hello All, does anyone know a good, honest, and helpful Visa company in Bangkok. Trying to get my E-Visa but getting no help or no contact from the Thai Consulate in Washington. Have trip planned for next month with a lot of money already out of ...
That is correct, no in person appointments right now. And the Visa you are referring to is the 45 days Tourist Visa in which you are correct we do not need a Visa. But I am applying for the 90 day tourist Visa which does require a Visa and COE. ... Read More
Thai E-Visa by NomadBob123
Hello All, does anyone know a good, honest, and helpful Visa company in Bangkok. Trying to get my E-Visa but getting no help or no contact from the Thai Consulate in Washington. Have trip planned for next month with a lot of money already out of ...
Sorry 5, you can’t make an appointment at the current time to show up in person. You can only set up an E appointment, and I did pay the $40 fee. But thanks for the feedback. Read More
Thai E-Visa by NomadBob123
Hello All, does anyone know a good, honest, and helpful Visa company in Bangkok. Trying to get my E-Visa but getting no help or no contact from the Thai Consulate in Washington. Have trip planned for next month with a lot of money already out of ...
It’s so great to meet those perfect people like you Terry, who CLEARLY have no clue what they are talking about... Read More
Thai E-Visa by NomadBob123
Hello All, does anyone know a good, honest, and helpful Visa company in Bangkok. Trying to get my E-Visa but getting no help or no contact from the Thai Consulate in Washington. Have trip planned for next month with a lot of money already out of ...
Guys, thanks for the feedback, but your wrong on how easy it is. As I stated, I have submitted online for a tourist visa. However, the site does not give any feedback that they got the request, it just says submitted. Which is fine, but given the ... Read More
Thai E-Visa
Hello All, does anyone know a good, honest, and helpful Visa company in Bangkok. Trying to get my E-Visa but getting no help or no contact from the Thai Consulate in Washington. Have trip planned for next month with a lot of money already out of ... Read More
COE or Visa? by NomadBob123
Hello All, I am trying to get into Thailand in April and a little confused given all the documents that are needed. However, i just have one question for anyone who just entered or has recently gone thru the process. My confusion is the timing ...
Perfect, thanks again for the quick response. Stay Safe Read More
COE or Visa? by NomadBob123
Hello All, I am trying to get into Thailand in April and a little confused given all the documents that are needed. However, i just have one question for anyone who just entered or has recently gone thru the process. My confusion is the timing ...
Perfect, very much appreciated. Stay Safe. Read More
COE or Visa?
Hello All, I am trying to get into Thailand in April and a little confused given all the documents that are needed. However, i just have one question for anyone who just entered or has recently gone thru the process. My confusion is the timing ... Read More
New Long-Term Tourist Visa by NomadBob123
Hi All, Hope your doing well and staying safe. Just curios, any thoughts on the new or potentially new Visa? Granted I am from the USA so the chances of getting an offer to come to Thailand anytime soon is very low, but after watching some ...
Thanks for the update John. Stay safe. Bobby Read More
Tourist Visa / Travel to South Korea by NomadBob123
Hi All, hope you are doing well and staying safe. Was wondering if anyone had any first hand knowledge or experience on tourist travel to S. Korea in the current C-19 environment? Believe me when I say I have read every online website about ...
No problem if you can’t, I plan to call the SK Embassy in Washington tomorrow. I am sure they can help me. But one big question, did you only buy a one way ticket when you went to S. Korea and if so, did they say anything about it? Like you ... Read More
Tourist Visa / Travel to South Korea by NomadBob123
Hi All, hope you are doing well and staying safe. Was wondering if anyone had any first hand knowledge or experience on tourist travel to S. Korea in the current C-19 environment? Believe me when I say I have read every online website about ...
Hi Sean, you and I spoke, well actually emailed, on Oct. 4th about your experience with the Quarantine process in South Korea. I am trying to make plans under the 90 day tourist pass and need a little help if you don’t mind. I am just trying ... Read More
New Long-Term Tourist Visa by NomadBob123
Hi All, Hope your doing well and staying safe. Just curios, any thoughts on the new or potentially new Visa? Granted I am from the USA so the chances of getting an offer to come to Thailand anytime soon is very low, but after watching some ...
Thank you John and sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Thanks again and stay safe. Read More
New Long-Term Tourist Visa by NomadBob123
Hi All, Hope your doing well and staying safe. Just curios, any thoughts on the new or potentially new Visa? Granted I am from the USA so the chances of getting an offer to come to Thailand anytime soon is very low, but after watching some ...
Sorry for the delay Paul, but thanks for the feedback and hopefully something will open up for us soon. Safe travels. Bobby Read More
New Long-Term Tourist Visa by NomadBob123
Hi All, Hope your doing well and staying safe. Just curios, any thoughts on the new or potentially new Visa? Granted I am from the USA so the chances of getting an offer to come to Thailand anytime soon is very low, but after watching some ...
Hi Dig, I am looking to go to South Korea under there 90 tourist Visa. Granted you will have to QT for 2 weeks but if you can get thru that and a cost of a couple grand for the QT from what I understand it might be an option. That way you would ... Read More
New Long-Term Tourist Visa by NomadBob123
Hi All, Hope your doing well and staying safe. Just curios, any thoughts on the new or potentially new Visa? Granted I am from the USA so the chances of getting an offer to come to Thailand anytime soon is very low, but after watching some ...
Hi Jr, I am not in Thailand at the time. Been there plenty of times and wanted to move there as as last March after I retired. But I guess I did something in the past to the person upstairs, and now that is not possible...smile. But in all ... Read More
New Long-Term Tourist Visa by NomadBob123
Hi All, Hope your doing well and staying safe. Just curios, any thoughts on the new or potentially new Visa? Granted I am from the USA so the chances of getting an offer to come to Thailand anytime soon is very low, but after watching some ...
Sorry, Sean is Scon7391 on the S. Korea location on Expat.com Read More
New Long-Term Tourist Visa by NomadBob123
Hi All, Hope your doing well and staying safe. Just curios, any thoughts on the new or potentially new Visa? Granted I am from the USA so the chances of getting an offer to come to Thailand anytime soon is very low, but after watching some ...
Paul, are you talking about the 90 day in Thailand or the 90 day Visa for South Korea? If S Korea I would reach out to Sean directly as he said that is how he got there several months ago. As for Thailand, I have no clue and have a feeling ... Read More
Tourist Visa / Travel to South Korea by NomadBob123
Hi All, hope you are doing well and staying safe. Was wondering if anyone had any first hand knowledge or experience on tourist travel to S. Korea in the current C-19 environment? Believe me when I say I have read every online website about ...
Thanks again Scon for the great details and information, extremely helpful. I know the C-19 is a big reason some people are not traveling, but I would say the bulk of people don’t travel because they can’t find the level of detail you ... Read More
Tourist Visa / Travel to South Korea by NomadBob123
Hi All, hope you are doing well and staying safe. Was wondering if anyone had any first hand knowledge or experience on tourist travel to S. Korea in the current C-19 environment? Believe me when I say I have read every online website about ...
Sorry, just noticed you said it was at a hotel. My bad. Read More
Tourist Visa / Travel to South Korea by NomadBob123
Hi All, hope you are doing well and staying safe. Was wondering if anyone had any first hand knowledge or experience on tourist travel to S. Korea in the current C-19 environment? Believe me when I say I have read every online website about ...
Thank you Scon, much appreciate the quick response and the sense of humor about the food. If I may ask, were you at least at a hotel? And what happened after you 2 weeks in Quarantine, were you able to go into public and did just go to a regular ... Read More
Tourist Visa / Travel to South Korea
Hi All, hope you are doing well and staying safe. Was wondering if anyone had any first hand knowledge or experience on tourist travel to S. Korea in the current C-19 environment? Believe me when I say I have read every online website about ... Read More
The obvious fix to the tourism problem (to me) by bkk tea blog
The Thai economy is suffering related to a lack of foreign tourism, especially in local resort areas, where a lot of businesses have already failed. There are different "Phuket models" being considered related to re-opening Thailand to ...
Very good points, thanks. One day things will change...smile Read More
The obvious fix to the tourism problem (to me) by bkk tea blog
The Thai economy is suffering related to a lack of foreign tourism, especially in local resort areas, where a lot of businesses have already failed. There are different "Phuket models" being considered related to re-opening Thailand to ...
Very good points and insight...I find some irony in the program in the numbers they are talking about because the smart people will do the math and figure out it makes no sense to go. The only people they will attract are the desperate people with ... Read More
New Long-Term Tourist Visa by NomadBob123
Hi All, Hope your doing well and staying safe. Just curios, any thoughts on the new or potentially new Visa? Granted I am from the USA so the chances of getting an offer to come to Thailand anytime soon is very low, but after watching some ...
Hi Peter, My apologies, I did no mean the Elite program but I can see by saying Long Term it was a mistake on my part. I was referring to the recent announcement of the 90 day Tourist Visa, which can be extended 2 additional times up to 270 days. ... Read More
New Long-Term Tourist Visa by NomadBob123
Hi All, Hope your doing well and staying safe. Just curios, any thoughts on the new or potentially new Visa? Granted I am from the USA so the chances of getting an offer to come to Thailand anytime soon is very low, but after watching some ...
P.s., I did not write I am a Spammer in my comments. I guess that because I said Exchange Rate it put those words in its place...which is too funny because it will probably do it again with these comments....lol Read More
New Long-Term Tourist Visa
Hi All, Hope your doing well and staying safe. Just curios, any thoughts on the new or potentially new Visa? Granted I am from the USA so the chances of getting an offer to come to Thailand anytime soon is very low, but after watching some ... Read More
The obvious fix to the tourism problem (to me) by bkk tea blog
The Thai economy is suffering related to a lack of foreign tourism, especially in local resort areas, where a lot of businesses have already failed. There are different "Phuket models" being considered related to re-opening Thailand to ...
There is no right or wrong answer here. This is new to all of us, but I am a firm believer in “balance”. Every country has to find it as it relates to this virus. Simply put it’s not a zero case tolerance and it’s not back ... Read More
Moving to Vietnam in July by JohnfromCanaf01
I moving to Vietnam in July from Canada. .do I need to only buy a one way plane ticket?
Thanks for the info, but as an American that is not a hard leap and I would consider that an opinion. I am looking for updates from the governments not peoples perspective. We do have a lot of cases, no doubt, but it might be that we are just ... Read More
Moving to Vietnam in July by JohnfromCanaf01
I moving to Vietnam in July from Canada. .do I need to only buy a one way plane ticket?
Story about the typos...smile Read More
Moving to Vietnam in July by JohnfromCanaf01
I moving to Vietnam in July from Canada. .do I need to only buy a one way plane ticket?
I really late arrival here, but wanted to say I appreciate all the great updates from all on this topic. If anyone gets any further, would appreciate the info. I am from the US and like so many waiting to take a trip to som3 country in SE Asia at ... Read More
TEFL Online Training by NomadBob123
Hello All, Can anyone give me any insight into the best or at least one of the best TEFL companies to use. I have tried to do some online research, but it’s hard to believe any of the sources as they all appear to be paid by the schools or ...
Again, thank you Thom. Great info, and I thought we were always taught we got better with age...laugh Stay Safe, Bobby Read More
TEFL Online Training by NomadBob123
Hello All, Can anyone give me any insight into the best or at least one of the best TEFL companies to use. I have tried to do some online research, but it’s hard to believe any of the sources as they all appear to be paid by the schools or ...
Great information Thom, that’s perfect. Appreciate you taking the time. Hope all is well. Bobby Read More
TEFL Online Training by NomadBob123
Hello All, Can anyone give me any insight into the best or at least one of the best TEFL companies to use. I have tried to do some online research, but it’s hard to believe any of the sources as they all appear to be paid by the schools or ...
Thank you sir, great advice. Hope all is well. Bobby Read More
TEFL Online Training by NomadBob123
Hello All, Can anyone give me any insight into the best or at least one of the best TEFL companies to use. I have tried to do some online research, but it’s hard to believe any of the sources as they all appear to be paid by the schools or ...
Thank you for the insight and delay in responding. Well I just turned 60 in March so there would be no reason to get certified you4 saying? I do have have a BA in Finance and over 35 years at a senior level position in the banking industry. I ... Read More
TEFL Online Training
Hello All, Can anyone give me any insight into the best or at least one of the best TEFL companies to use. I have tried to do some online research, but it’s hard to believe any of the sources as they all appear to be paid by the schools or ... Read More
Current Expat Situation because of lockdown in Philippines? by NomadBob123
Hello All, hope your doing well and staying safe. Have tried to find some current updates on travel to the Philippines but nothing with any detail. Is it still on lockdown, any changes to the lockdown in discussion, anything current would be ...
Thanks but don’t believe that for a minute. That country Is based on tourism, they cannot survive that long without it. But thanks for you opinion and feedback. Read More
What is situation right now in Thailand with regard to COVID-19? by Wavehunter
I live in Thailand (Chiang Mai) and am really having a hard time understanding exactly how the government is handling the situation with regard to COVID-19. Unlike Vietnam which seems to have a very strong proactive approach to dealing with the ...
Thank you for the feedback. Hope all is well. Read More
Current Expat Situation because of lockdown in Philippines?
Hello All, hope your doing well and staying safe. Have tried to find some current updates on travel to the Philippines but nothing with any detail. Is it still on lockdown, any changes to the lockdown in discussion, anything current would be ... Read More
What is situation right now in Thailand with regard to COVID-19? by Wavehunter
I live in Thailand (Chiang Mai) and am really having a hard time understanding exactly how the government is handling the situation with regard to COVID-19. Unlike Vietnam which seems to have a very strong proactive approach to dealing with the ...
On that same subject, I am scheduled to fly in Thailand on 3/26, will I be able to get in? The second part of my trip is Vietnam which I have heard they have closed the borders to new arrivals. Does anyone have any facts about Thailand doing that? ... Read More
Medical Insurance by NomadBob123
Hello All, I’m sure health insurance has been talked a lot about on her and I am sorry for not having the most recent information. But can someone provide me some insight based on your recent experience in SE Asia as it relates to health ...
Yep, you are right on mark. I have looked at several and OMG, the details are out of this world, and I am a banker that puts multi-million dollar deals together all the time...lot of detail these days with Regs. And this insurance is even beyond ... Read More
Health Insurance by NomadBob123
Hello All, I’m sure health insurance has been talked a lot about on her and I am sorry for not having the most recent information. But can someone provide me some insight based on your recent experience in SE Asia as it relates to health ...
Thank you Loic, great suggestion. Bobby Read More
Medical Insurance
Hello All, I’m sure health insurance has been talked a lot about on her and I am sorry for not having the most recent information. But can someone provide me some insight based on your recent experience in SE Asia as it relates to health ... Read More
Health Insurance
Hello All, I’m sure health insurance has been talked a lot about on her and I am sorry for not having the most recent information. But can someone provide me some insight based on your recent experience in SE Asia as it relates to health ... Read More
Health Insurance by NomadBob123
Hello All, I am soon to be moving to Hanoi on a personal 2 year R&R. Can anyone living in Vietnam or SE Asia for that matter about health insurance. Any recommended programs, costs, do I need any, etc. Thank you in advance for sharing your ...
Not sure I hit the right one, but will find out I guess...lol. I would like to get some information on health care. Thanks again, Bobby Read More
Health Insurance by NomadBob123
Hello All, I am soon to be moving to Hanoi on a personal 2 year R&R. Can anyone living in Vietnam or SE Asia for that matter about health insurance. Any recommended programs, costs, do I need any, etc. Thank you in advance for sharing your ...
Thank you dbrutter, and defiantly want to now more. I was asking if others thought it was needed because I read several people say on other sites that they would typically pay cash if the need something medical and it normally put them at the front ... Read More
Health Insurance by NomadBob123
Hello All, I am soon to be moving to Hanoi on a personal 2 year R&R. Can anyone living in Vietnam or SE Asia for that matter about health insurance. Any recommended programs, costs, do I need any, etc. Thank you in advance for sharing your ...
Will do, thank you OB. I did try to find a forum on it before I sent the email out, but could not find anything. But will definitely use the link provided. Thanks again. Bobby Read More
Health Insurance by NomadBob123
Hello All, I am soon to be moving to Hanoi on a personal 2 year R&R. Can anyone living in Vietnam or SE Asia for that matter about health insurance. Any recommended programs, costs, do I need any, etc. Thank you in advance for sharing your ...
Perfect, thank you Wayne. That would be great. Thanks again. Bobby Read More
Health Insurance
Hello All, I am soon to be moving to Hanoi on a personal 2 year R&R. Can anyone living in Vietnam or SE Asia for that matter about health insurance. Any recommended programs, costs, do I need any, etc. Thank you in advance for sharing your ... Read More
Anything new on 1 year visas for people from the EU? by GuestPoster22
I have lived here last 3 years. We all know that Vietnam has suspended 1 year visas, but they have not introduced anything to support people who work from here for a company outside of Vietnam. I am spending 2000USD monthly and I am not welcomed ...
I am a very chilled person, I just can’t stand rude people. The person was asking for some insight or an update and several people were just rude to the person. Read More
Anything new on 1 year visas for people from the EU? by GuestPoster22
I have lived here last 3 years. We all know that Vietnam has suspended 1 year visas, but they have not introduced anything to support people who work from here for a company outside of Vietnam. I am spending 2000USD monthly and I am not welcomed ...
*** For a country making an average monthly salary under $150...yeah that is the best part of the western culture! Money is not a motivator for me and millions of others in the world, but there is no denying the poverty in Vietnam. So yes money ... Read More
American Banks
Hi All, I plan to move to Vietnam in March at least for a couple of years and wanted to see if anyone can give me some good insight into which American Bank or Banks to set up an account with here in the US that also has branches in Vietnam? My ... Read More
Advice as to a much cooler (temperature wise)to live during the summer
Hello All, I still live in the US and plan to retire next year. Have been to SE Asia about 5 times in the recent past. The problem I know I am going to have is the heat. Although I live in Florida and have also lived in Texas for many years, ... Read More