Pierre Sinel
@DirtyPierre
New Zealander expat in Vietnam
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About me
New Zealander
Lives in HCMC
Speaks English
Registration: 03 June 2012
Tax Issues If Deposit VND Cash Into A VN Citizens Bank Acct? by Aidan in HCMC
I want to deposit VND to the account of a Vietnam citizen, but I'm wondering whether a large(-ish) cash amount will result in the account holder being subjected to any sort of tax, and/or scrutiny. Any member with experience in such matters?I'm not ...
@KKK36 Near impossible. Thats why I only transferred enough to purchase the house we have shared with her late aunt for nearly 10 years. Read More
Tax Issues If Deposit VND Cash Into A VN Citizens Bank Acct? by Aidan in HCMC
I want to deposit VND to the account of a Vietnam citizen, but I'm wondering whether a large(-ish) cash amount will result in the account holder being subjected to any sort of tax, and/or scrutiny. Any member with experience in such matters?I'm not ...
I recently transferred from New Zealand NZD275,000 into my wifes Sacombank AUD account and when she told them it was coming from her husband it wasnt a problem but wife told me there was a AUD$130 fee charged for this service.I will update you all ... Read More
Cost to send half a kilo to UK by ushfuhg
Cost to send half a kilo to Uk,,,doesnt matter how long it takes.
@OceanBeach92107 Yeah I have zero patience for rude people on forums full stop. Read More
Cost to send half a kilo to UK by ushfuhg
Cost to send half a kilo to Uk,,,doesnt matter how long it takes.
@ushfuhg Any thoughts of wanting to help you flew straight out the windows after your comment. Read More
Taxi Options at Tan Son Nhat Airport - Any Recommendations by Contem talk
Hello everyone,I recently experienced some difficulty getting a taxi or Grab ride immediately upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport. After booking a Grab, the driver asked me to walk to the parking lot, which was a bit inconvenient—especially ...
My experience with Xanh SM at the domestic airport a month ago was smooth sailing. Xanh SM have a dedicated lane. It's the 3rd aisle over and after turning right into the aisle you'll find a Xanh SM attendant who ushers you to a waiting Xanh ... Read More
Taxi Options at Tan Son Nhat Airport - Any Recommendations by Contem talk
Hello everyone,I recently experienced some difficulty getting a taxi or Grab ride immediately upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport. After booking a Grab, the driver asked me to walk to the parking lot, which was a bit inconvenient—especially ...
In a side note we booked a Vinasun 7 seater taxi to pick us up outside a new restaurant in D3 and none of the ride share apps had the restaurant listed so didn't accept the booking so we booked a Vinasun Taxi instead. What turned up was the latest ... Read More
Spent a few days in Nha Trang and heres what I found. by Dannyroc3
Last week we took a flight near Nha Trang and then a shuttle bus into Nha Trang.I will give a few things I found/ experienced incase anyone else is considering going.The first thing I noticed was the huge number of Russians. In some areas there were ...
Pegasus the Turkish Tour company were selling package holidays to Nha Trang for Russian holiday makers by flying directly into Cam Ranh International Airport up until they Turkish airforce shot down a Russian fighter jet during the Syrian uprising ... Read More
Change dates on Visa help/question by TwinlessTwin
I have to change my dates of arrival. Can that be done or do I need to go through the evisa process again? it’s like a weeks difference. Thanks for any help you can give.
While it's not a good idea to over stay in any country there is some leeway when it's only the next day and it wasn't your fault to begin with.(That's why you should double check everything is correct on first receiving your Evisa)But past ... Read More
Requested wrong dates on Evisa by GuestPoster23010
Hi all.This forum was recommended by a friend who received help previously.Have ran into an issue with my Evisa and am hoping someone might have some experience or knowledge. I am currently at a loss as what to do.I am traveling in South east Asia ...
@Aidan in HCMCGo to Tripadvisor and search for problems with Evisas while still in country and you will be able to read first hand examples of people being refused a new Evisa while still in Vietnam. Read More
Requested wrong dates on Evisa by GuestPoster23010
Hi all.This forum was recommended by a friend who received help previously.Have ran into an issue with my Evisa and am hoping someone might have some experience or knowledge. I am currently at a loss as what to do.I am traveling in South east Asia ...
Things change all the time in Vietnam and Evisa is one that has changed recently.Please note you can no longer apply for a new Evisa while still in country.Warm regards Dirty Pierre. TripAdvisor Destination Expert for HCMC. Read More
Pizza and spaghetti by GuestPoster327
Ok everyone, I'm looking for a great place for pizza and spaghetti. Last night tried 4P's pizza and it was just terrible, even though it had great reviews. So, let's see which place most people think is the best. Thanks for your contribution.
@cougarcar20Then Pizza and Bia is the perfect place to go to.Saigon Heat is my favourite pizza from them.Their new premises is much larger and nicer than their original outlet. Read More
Pizza and spaghetti by GuestPoster327
Ok everyone, I'm looking for a great place for pizza and spaghetti. Last night tried 4P's pizza and it was just terrible, even though it had great reviews. So, let's see which place most people think is the best. Thanks for your contribution.
@cougarcar20I'm not into over priced craft beer. I'm into Italian pizzas that don't have loads of sugar in their spaghetti sauce. Italians will put some sugar in their Pomodoro sauce but only enough to take the acidic edge off the tomatoes.Whereas ... Read More
Pizza and spaghetti by GuestPoster327
Ok everyone, I'm looking for a great place for pizza and spaghetti. Last night tried 4P's pizza and it was just terrible, even though it had great reviews. So, let's see which place most people think is the best. Thanks for your contribution.
@cougarcar20Here's a link to Pizza and Via.https://www.pizzaandbia.com/?view=en I tried to upload a photo but couldn't so posting a link so you can see what their pizzas look like. Read More
Pizza and spaghetti by GuestPoster327
Ok everyone, I'm looking for a great place for pizza and spaghetti. Last night tried 4P's pizza and it was just terrible, even though it had great reviews. So, let's see which place most people think is the best. Thanks for your contribution.
Pizza and Bia make exceptionally good Italian/New York style pizzas.The owner went to Italy and studied how to make Italian pizzas. I like spicy pizzas and my favourite pizza from there is one called Saigon Heat. They also use imported ingredients ... Read More
Evisa after Tet 2023? by narcrepellant2525
What is response time from immigration department for evisa?
My friend has been doing business exporting marble from Vietnam for the last 14 years. He completely forgot about Tet and what should've taken 3 business days took 14 and the loss of his business class flights. Plus was forced to spend an extra 14 ... Read More
Quality dentist in HCMC, who is not rip off? by narcrepellant2525
Anybody have experience with such professional here?
I have sent it to your inbox Read More
Quality dentist in HCMC, who is not rip off? by narcrepellant2525
Anybody have experience with such professional here?
I was recommend to my lady dentist way back in 2009 by my landlady who was a pharmacist. It appears they were friends from university days.Well my new lady dentist had graduated from Harvard University in USA. I have been with her ever since. The ... Read More
100% natural peanut butter by WillyBaldy
I remember discussing this before on the forum but is there really 100% natural peanut butter in Vietnam? My contacts in Saigon checked around and only found 98% pure, the rest being sugar and salt. In my city of Rach Gia, no way I can get this, ...
Cashew butter was among the foods packaged in metal cans for United States civil defense survival kits during the Cold War. So that makes it in the 50s. Reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cashew_butter Read More
100% natural peanut butter by WillyBaldy
I remember discussing this before on the forum but is there really 100% natural peanut butter in Vietnam? My contacts in Saigon checked around and only found 98% pure, the rest being sugar and salt. In my city of Rach Gia, no way I can get this, ...
I was able to buy cashew butter in Melbourne Australia, admitedly from health food shops, back as far as 1981. So it's not a new idea. Read More
100% natural peanut butter by WillyBaldy
I remember discussing this before on the forum but is there really 100% natural peanut butter in Vietnam? My contacts in Saigon checked around and only found 98% pure, the rest being sugar and salt. In my city of Rach Gia, no way I can get this, ...
Easy home made Cashew Butter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAKuZcDO6ek Read More
Can a foreigner travel by motorbike to Saigon by I do believe
Can a foreigner travel by motorbike to Saigon from Tay Ninh to renew visa without trouble at checkpoints ? April 16th
Is it just me or did no one else notice the OP asked if a foreigner can ride to Saigon from Tay Ninh by motorbike? Quote: "Can a foreigner travel by motorbike to Saigon from Tay Ninh to renew visa without trouble at checkpoints ? April ... Read More
Getting married to a Vietnamese woman by DirtyPierre
We have been living together for over 10 years and have been engaged for 3 years. We are finally getting married. My question is does a New Zealander need to have an Apostille for the Vietnam govt from the NZ births deaths and marriages dept when ...
Thank you Colin, if they didnt reqire one from Australia then they wont reqire one from NZ. Read More
Getting married to a Vietnamese woman
We have been living together for over 10 years and have been engaged for 3 years. We are finally getting married. My question is does a New Zealander need to have an Apostille for the Vietnam govt from the NZ births deaths and marriages dept when ... Read More
100% natural peanut butter by WillyBaldy
I remember discussing this before on the forum but is there really 100% natural peanut butter in Vietnam? My contacts in Saigon checked around and only found 98% pure, the rest being sugar and salt. In my city of Rach Gia, no way I can get this, ...
You actually need a small amount of salt in peanut butter as a natural preservative. I remember years ago in the 70s I went on an anti salt kick and wound up with muscle cramps as I had eliminated salt out of my diet. That's when I found out we ... Read More
Buy a 50cc imported (nopp) by GuestPoster8941
Hey guys, I live in Saigon since 1 year now and I have to replace my old bike (Honda cup50) with a new 50cc. It's really not easy to find a good bike in 50cc. A lot of Chinese, fake honda or some Sym / kimco not really sexy so I dont want ...
There are Facebook groups where expats buy and sell their motorbikes and fully restored Honda Cub 50cc bikes often come up for sale. If they're expat owned there is every likelyhood that they're also well maintained. It's worth checking ... Read More
Onwards flight ticket? by robsamui
Hi - can you tell me please, if I turn up at HCMC with a letter of approval for a 3-month tourist visa, if they will want to see evidence of either either financial support (money) or an onwards flight ticket? If they need to see an onwards ticket, ...
As memntioned above, it's not so much immigration that's the worry but pedantic ground crew who will deny you boarding that's the concern. A paper printout from www.bookmebus.com for a $10 bus ticket to Phnom Penh that you can discard ... 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 ...
No country has friendly immigration officials. I think it's a requirement of the job to not have a sense of humour. And Thailand is slightly friendlier than Malaysia. Hence I alternate between the two countries for Visa runs. Here's hoping ... 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 ...
My apologies for the discrepancy in prices. My next nok air flight in Jan to BKK is still only $72. My last AirAsia flight to KL in Sept 2017 had gone up from the $72 I paid in March 2017 to $78. I used to have no trouble posting screen snaps of my ... 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 ...
I am still finding the most cost effective and vastly more pleasurable than dealing with the Moc Bai officials is to take an AirAsia flight in the morning to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia and return the same day in the late afternoon for USD $72. An VOA ... Read More
Agent For Difficult Visa Case by GuestPoster229
Hello fellow expats, I was hoping you guys can help me out: I have a 30-day tourist visa and want to get a longer visa. So far, I've contacted 5 different agents and all of them told me that it's NOT possible for an IRANIAN passport holder ...
Google the requirements to become an Australian citizen and that will answer your question about validity. Read More
Agent For Difficult Visa Case by GuestPoster229
Hello fellow expats, I was hoping you guys can help me out: I have a 30-day tourist visa and want to get a longer visa. So far, I've contacted 5 different agents and all of them told me that it's NOT possible for an IRANIAN passport holder ...
Here is my take on your situation. Every time you leave Australia's border you delay you chances of Australian citizenship. You are not going to achieve what you want in Vietnam while you're still an Iranian citizen. Get your Australian ... Read More
Advice needed: Electricity Consumption (kw) for a 92m2 household for 2 by lily.truong.jfku
Hi, I currently am visiting family in Ho Chi Minh City. I haven't lived in Vietnam for 17 years and there are many things I don't know yet (such as how people do business, how houses or apartment complex are built, etc.). I find myself in ...
Your landlord has to be doing something shonky. Demanding payment in USD is a serious offence to start with. I live in a two storey house and I leave my aircon on 24/7 set at 26 degrees. My power bill only every got as high as 1.9 million vnd but ... Read More
Three row bus to the Mekong Delta by DirtyPierre
About a year or so ago some guy posted he had come across a bus company that ran luxury coaches to the My Tho and Can Tho that only had 3 rows of seats with two seats on one side of the spacious aisle and only one row on the passenger side. I made a ...
I didnt try anything. Nothing to man up about. Your post was unnecessary. Read More
Three row bus to the Mekong Delta by DirtyPierre
About a year or so ago some guy posted he had come across a bus company that ran luxury coaches to the My Tho and Can Tho that only had 3 rows of seats with two seats on one side of the spacious aisle and only one row on the passenger side. I made a ...
I didnt try anything. Nothing to man up about. Your post was unnecessary. Read More
Three row bus to the Mekong Delta by DirtyPierre
About a year or so ago some guy posted he had come across a bus company that ran luxury coaches to the My Tho and Can Tho that only had 3 rows of seats with two seats on one side of the spacious aisle and only one row on the passenger side. I made a ...
Thank you Ngan Knanh and I will follow it up. Got your joke Bazza. And to the SJW Buddy I find your pompous reaction to Bazza's post more offensive than anything . Get a life. Read More
Three row bus to the Mekong Delta
About a year or so ago some guy posted he had come across a bus company that ran luxury coaches to the My Tho and Can Tho that only had 3 rows of seats with two seats on one side of the spacious aisle and only one row on the passenger side. I made a ... Read More
Buying a new Honda PCX 150 M/C by cycleforlifefatty
Hey, I'm looking for a new Honda PCX 150, and can I find one? A little like rocking horse teeth me thinks. Can anyone help with giving the details of an official Honda dealer who will; 1. Be helpful and even, maybe, offer me some answers to any ...
There is a huge difference in riding a PCX to every other bike. And that is the handle bar position. PCX was designed by Honda America for cruising. The riding position was designed for Caucasians. All other bikes in Vietnam are designed for Asian ... Read More
Buying a new Honda PCX 150 M/C by cycleforlifefatty
Hey, I'm looking for a new Honda PCX 150, and can I find one? A little like rocking horse teeth me thinks. Can anyone help with giving the details of an official Honda dealer who will; 1. Be helpful and even, maybe, offer me some answers to any ...
I cant provide any decrees etc I just listen to Kim when she tells me the law has changed. If the police pull you over and your name is not on the blue card they can confiscate your bike. This has always been the law but Vietnamese didnt want to pay ... Read More
Buying a new Honda PCX 150 M/C by cycleforlifefatty
Hey, I'm looking for a new Honda PCX 150, and can I find one? A little like rocking horse teeth me thinks. Can anyone help with giving the details of an official Honda dealer who will; 1. Be helpful and even, maybe, offer me some answers to any ...
Yes there was reams of paperwork and lots of photocopyibg of passport and my new creditcard style Vietnam drivers license but no tax as my name was already below hers on the ownership papers. Smart girl my Kim. Read More
Buying a new Honda PCX 150 M/C by cycleforlifefatty
Hey, I'm looking for a new Honda PCX 150, and can I find one? A little like rocking horse teeth me thinks. Can anyone help with giving the details of an official Honda dealer who will; 1. Be helpful and even, maybe, offer me some answers to any ...
When I bought the bike you could not have it in your name but only a Vietnamese persons name but Kim put my name under hers. Now the law has changed and your name has to be on the Blue card. Read More
Buying a new Honda PCX 150 M/C by cycleforlifefatty
Hey, I'm looking for a new Honda PCX 150, and can I find one? A little like rocking horse teeth me thinks. Can anyone help with giving the details of an official Honda dealer who will; 1. Be helpful and even, maybe, offer me some answers to any ...
I have bought two new Hondas over the past 5 years from Head Office Honda in D4. I was not impressed with the attitude at any other dealership when I walked in them until I went to the Head Office so thats where I bought my first PCX 125cc bike. On ... Read More
Purchasing new motor bike in HCMC by Kooler42
Will need to purchase new motor bike in HCMC. Must be big enough for wife, 5year old son and myself. Any advise is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
It has the same engine system as the Honda PCX but as I have pointed out before it is made for Asians and you will soon find the riding position uncomfortable for an extended time. Your hands are a lot closer together than a PCX just as they are on ... Read More
Purchasing new motor bike in HCMC by Kooler42
Will need to purchase new motor bike in HCMC. Must be big enough for wife, 5year old son and myself. Any advise is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
The 100% import duty on your bike will make the whole exercise uneconomical. Read More
Purchasing new motor bike in HCMC by Kooler42
Will need to purchase new motor bike in HCMC. Must be big enough for wife, 5year old son and myself. Any advise is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I have had mine for more than 5 years with no problems. The latest models have a keyless system which makes them difficult to steal. That to me is an over riding feature in a counyry where bikes are stolen every second of the day. Read More
Purchasing new motor bike in HCMC by Kooler42
Will need to purchase new motor bike in HCMC. Must be big enough for wife, 5year old son and myself. Any advise is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I also recommend the Honda PCX as its riding position and handlebar setting was designed for a western frame. We are really to large to sit in a comfortable riding position on all the Asian scooters available to us except the PCX. It was designed by ... Read More
Sending Coffee from HCMC to Australia by toeknee_em
Hi , does anyone know if Coffee can be sent from Vietnam to me here in Australia , and the best postal service in HCMC ? Tony
First don't use the main post office opp Notre Dane cathedral as they subcontract it out to DHL and it becomes hideously expensive. I have found the PO on Phan Dang Luu in Binh Thanh district incredibly helpful and cheap. A tip when buying the ... Read More
Dealing with scams and thieves as an Expat? by Hektix
Through research and conversations with friends I've heard quite a few stories about locals in Vietnam, specifically Hanoi and Nha Trang. These stories range anywhere from being completely oblivious of other people, scamming the average ...
What a beautiful story about the taxi driver buying batteries. I have been here 7 years and have had many wonderful experiences too but that takes the cake. Read More
Shipping my Car from Europe to Vietnam? HOW? WORTH or NOT? by TalhaSami
I will be living in Vietnam for many years in near future.. I have a car in my country and it is standing there just waiting for me. And every year, it is becoming older and older even without using :( . It would be very nice if I can arrange ...
Owning and driving and more importantly trying to park a car in HCMC, you will find, is a liability, not an asset. A private driver is a much cheaper and easier option. Read More
travel with my thai-car to vietnam by edh
we wants to travel from thailand via laos to vietnam with our own thai-car - thai-plates - international plates also - all paperwork in english - passport for car - car is righthanded - not lefthanded like vietnam - who have serious informations, ...
As far as I know you can't drive a RHD vehicle in Vietnam. Full stop. Only LHD vehicles from neighbouring countries, ie. Laos and Cambodia but not Thailand. Read More
Canadian Salmon Burgers in a narrow lane off Phan Xich Long. Phu Nhuan by DirtyPierre
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Stumpy my reply to you is the same as I just stated. If it was that simple I wouldve done it alteady. So If everyine thinks its easy to do then do it and report back to me how you were able to do it. I await your results. The new site is very user ... Read More
Canadian Salmon Burgers in a narrow lane off Phan Xich Long. Phu Nhuan by DirtyPierre
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I have given it 3 attempts to do what you have asked and have given up as it is a total lost cause. I have never seen a more difficult site to work with. So as a moderator I would like to know how I am meant to do it because it is impossible to ... Read More
Canadian Salmon Burgers in a narrow lane off Phan Xich Long. Phu Nhuan by DirtyPierre
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I would gladly do that but don't know how to, but will have a go at doing what you ask.. Read More
Tan Son Nhat Int'l airport Saigon at 15:40 on Tuesday 01/12/2015. by Roger N. Carpenter B.Ed TEFL
I will be on flight CGK/KUL/SGN arriving at Tan Son Nhat Int'l airport Saigon at 15:40 on Tuesday 01/12/2015. Can anyone meet me there at around 4:00pm to help me find accommodation? You may email me at **************
Mai Linh and Vinasun are the only two taxi companies you can trust. they always use the meter. Now if you are nervous travelers easily intimidated then my advice is pay a little more and get a prepaid voucher just inside the terminal for ... Read More
Tan Son Nhat Int'l airport Saigon at 15:40 on Tuesday 01/12/2015. by Roger N. Carpenter B.Ed TEFL
I will be on flight CGK/KUL/SGN arriving at Tan Son Nhat Int'l airport Saigon at 15:40 on Tuesday 01/12/2015. Can anyone meet me there at around 4:00pm to help me find accommodation? You may email me at **************
They have extended the 152 bus times but not yet to cover your arrival time. If you have little luggage and can fit on the back of a 50cc motorbike the XeOm riders will take you to D1 for 50,000vnd $2.50 but why borher when a Mai Linh or Vinasun ... Read More
Canadian Salmon Burgers in a narrow lane off Phan Xich Long. Phu Nhuan by DirtyPierre
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The only number I have is 0936844609 but I think that's the owner's mobile phone and I know he is currently in Canada. Read More
Traffic incident by PhucDatBiet
Got into a minor fender bender today. I was riding grab bike and my driver had to stop hard to avoid hitting another biker ahead of us who also made a sudden stop. Then a girl and her mom hit us from behind in full force. They got the nerves to ...
Video of a drunk rides on wrong side of road then strays into the path of another motorbike rider. Click on video link: Drunk rider Read More
Canadian Salmon Burgers in a narrow lane off Phan Xich Long. Phu Nhuan by DirtyPierre
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I have copied this directly from my Facebook page: Enjoying lunch at my friend's micro restaurant specialising in Canadian Red Salmon Burgers. Today I went overboard and ordered the double salmon pattie in a burger. It was great, but in truth ... Read More
Canadian Salmon Burgers in a narrow lane off Phan Xich Long. Phu Nhuan by DirtyPierre
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This is what a double Canadian Salmon Burger looks like close up. It contains two fillets of imported Canadian Red Salmon fillets, lightly crumbed then deep fried to a golden brown with a crunchy crust and tender moist salmon inside. Far healthier ... Read More
Canadian Salmon Burgers in a narrow lane off Phan Xich Long. Phu Nhuan by DirtyPierre
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Dear Snake can you please take a photo of the laneway entrance on PXL then another inside the lane of the actual shop then post them on this thread so others can find the place a lot easier. Read More
Canadian Salmon Burgers in a narrow lane off Phan Xich Long. Phu Nhuan by DirtyPierre
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If you had clicked on the link you could've written it down yourself. 47 Phan Xich Long which is a Hem which you need to walk down then turn right and walk up the Hem till you see their sign on the left. Hem is what the Vietnamese call a small ... Read More
Canadian Salmon Burgers in a narrow lane off Phan Xich Long. Phu Nhuan
Canadian Salmon Burgers Click on the link above for more details of location. Found this tiny place selling Canadian Salmon Burgers in a narrow lane of Phan Xich Long Street in District Phu Nhuan. Very hard to find but worth the effort when you get ... Read More
Serious implications for expats with accounts with Vietcombank
thanks I discovered that after I posted it. Read More
Banking Warning by ancientpathos
Greetings, Just thought I would share an experience. Went into Vietcom bank in Da Nang to get 60 million dong from my account in the USA. My visa debit card has my middle initial instead of my full middle name. Yep they took the money out of my ...
If you decide to become a gigolo Yogi can I be Boo Boo your side kick? Lol Read More
Serious implications for expats with accounts with Vietcombank
Latest news from Vietcombank re money transfers. this will effect a lot of foreigners in Vietnam. http://tuoitrenews.vn/business/31666/vietnams-vietcombank-ceases-transfer-transaction-for-foreign-cardholders. It maybe time to reconsider who you bank ... Read More
Vietjet company by TiphaineL
Hi everybody May I ask for your opinion about the flight company Vietjet ? thank you :)
25% of all domestic flights in Vietnam are delayed up to an hour or cancelled altogether. Once you have accepted the fact that flyiñg here is hit and miss then it's a lot less stressful. When everything runs smoothly it's like a bonus. ... Read More
Transportation to MUI NE
T4ain departs Saigon stn 6.40am and arrives at Phan Thiet station 4 hrs later. Local orange bus will drop you at your resort 20min later for 35, 000vnd. I can recommend Hai Yen family resort 800k poolside room. Google it. Or read my review on ... Read More
Chemicals & pesticides in fruits & vegetables....where to find ORGANIC by thuy4tien
I am so tired of seeing fruits & vegetables grown in chemicals...they.look unnatural large and green. Vendors LIE through their teeth saying how natural their produce are grown. Does ANYONE KNOW where I can find produce grown with MINIMAL ...
I will say this the fruit in Vietnam tastes so much better than fruit in the supermarket in Australia and NZ. Read More
Chemicals & pesticides in fruits & vegetables....where to find ORGANIC by thuy4tien
I am so tired of seeing fruits & vegetables grown in chemicals...they.look unnatural large and green. Vendors LIE through their teeth saying how natural their produce are grown. Does ANYONE KNOW where I can find produce grown with MINIMAL ...
Annam Gourmet also have an outlet in D7. I also wash all my veges and fruit from my local wet market in Phu Nhuan in salt water rather than plain water. Read More
Consequences of a Pop up food cart in Saigon?
I know the German guy and it hasnt been all plain sailing for him. Out of all the photos in that link the last guy is the only one you could class as being a real success and he is one of a group of partners who own the American BBQ Place in D1 ... Read More
Consequences of a Pop up food cart in Saigon?
A work permit would be your first consideration. Read More
Local Banks that will allow foreigners w/ B3 Visa to open account by christu918
Hi, Does anyone know which local bank will allow a foreigner with B3 visa to open an account? I have tried several banks and they say I need a 6 months visa or a resident card. I currently have a 3 months B3 visa. Thanks.
When I opened my bank accounts back in 2009 I was getting 14% interest. Those glory days have long since gone. Now its so meagre I dont even bother checking. Read More
Local Banks that will allow foreigners w/ B3 Visa to open account by christu918
Hi, Does anyone know which local bank will allow a foreigner with B3 visa to open an account? I have tried several banks and they say I need a 6 months visa or a resident card. I currently have a 3 months B3 visa. Thanks.
Its so much easier to open a bank account with a foreign owned bank such as ANZ or better still HSBC bank. I have had no trouble sending and receiving money to and from Australia with HSBC. Have a AUD$ ac as well as a US$ and VND ac and transfer ... Read More
Local motorbike rides by Whos_your_Addy
There are May locals that hang around asking if you want a ride. What is the most someone should pay if they happen to drive from D1 to D5?
And if you ever decide to get a new PCX get the 150cc model as that extra 25cc helps when two fat westerners are on it. LOL Read More
Local motorbike rides by Whos_your_Addy
There are May locals that hang around asking if you want a ride. What is the most someone should pay if they happen to drive from D1 to D5?
Agree, before that I rode round on a beat up 10yr old Honda with crash bars on it and lots of dented and scratched panels. Lol Read More
Local motorbike rides by Whos_your_Addy
There are May locals that hang around asking if you want a ride. What is the most someone should pay if they happen to drive from D1 to D5?
For HCMC traffic I can highly recommend the Honda PCX. It was designed in America for a westerner riding position which Honda Waves certainly werent. http://s5.postimg.org/xgna9gfdz/Kim_and_Pierre_on_Honda_PCX_1.jpg Read More
Local motorbike rides by Whos_your_Addy
There are May locals that hang around asking if you want a ride. What is the most someone should pay if they happen to drive from D1 to D5?
Been riding here 6 yrs now and have to confess in the beginning I was trying to ride as if I was in NZ or Australia. This was going to get me killed. So I switched to riding like a Vietnamese and went with the flow and found it was much safer. Read More
Local motorbike rides by Whos_your_Addy
There are May locals that hang around asking if you want a ride. What is the most someone should pay if they happen to drive from D1 to D5?
Before I bought my motorbike the only time I used a XeOm over a taxi was if I was running late because in peak hour motorbikes rule hands down. Read More
Getting your Driving and Motorbike License in Vietnam by dathancna
Ok, firstly, I'm not very sure if there has been any previous posts on this topic before but I would just like to put this information up for everyone out there who is looking for information. I just submitted all my documents today and am waiting ...
Hi it's not a silly question at all. Yes you do need a Vietnam license. There was a new law that said Vietmam recognises International Drivers Permits along side your country's drivers license. But as yet ee don't seem to have any ... Read More
Let's do the Visa run to Cambodia together by Arnidoodles
Hello everyone! Since rates for a visa extension is too expensive and my free 21 pass is expiring, I'm planning to do a visa run to Cambodia next week. Anyone who'll do the same? You'll be bored doing it alone. :)
Then if you're not in Vietnam now why are you posting outdated info which has no bearing on the current visa situation since the1st January 2015 when they changed all the visa rules. Read More
Let's do the Visa run to Cambodia together by Arnidoodles
Hello everyone! Since rates for a visa extension is too expensive and my free 21 pass is expiring, I'm planning to do a visa run to Cambodia next week. Anyone who'll do the same? You'll be bored doing it alone. :)
actually if you go to that address it was the cheapest way to get an extension before the new law change. But it meant taking a Vietnamese friend with you and it usually took two visits to get everything correct but once you know all the right ... Read More
Let's do the Visa run to Cambodia together by Arnidoodles
Hello everyone! Since rates for a visa extension is too expensive and my free 21 pass is expiring, I'm planning to do a visa run to Cambodia next week. Anyone who'll do the same? You'll be bored doing it alone. :)
Are you sure about that Tamalou There has been some changes to the law as of 1st January 2015 Read More
Bad News for Expats wishing to Extend their Visas. by DirtyPierre
Since last Monday morning, you cannot extend a Viet visa, you have to go out of the country and buy a new one. Welcome to the smart Viet immigration Authorities. NOT
It could be worse as these German cruise ship patrons found out the hard way while docking at the new marina at Nha Trang. http://tuoitrenews.vn/society/25211/sea-travelers-to-vietnam-have-to-get-6-more-stamps-under-new-visa-rule Read More
Bad News for Expats wishing to Extend their Visas.
Since last Monday morning, you cannot extend a Viet visa, you have to go out of the country and buy a new one. Welcome to the smart Viet immigration Authorities. NOT Read More
okay, here it goes... by rtgf54
Hi, I shouldn't be so nervous, but I am anyway since I feel like I'm about to make a fool out of myself. I'm not new in town. In fact, I'm a local here in HCMC. However; I am new to this community, so, Greetings to all. I studied ...
Just turn up. They register you at the door upstairs. Read More
okay, here it goes... by rtgf54
Hi, I shouldn't be so nervous, but I am anyway since I feel like I'm about to make a fool out of myself. I'm not new in town. In fact, I'm a local here in HCMC. However; I am new to this community, so, Greetings to all. I studied ...
Every Sunday at 8am there is an English speaking club for Vietnamese students learning English. they meet upstairs on the 3rd floor of the Cultural Centre at 4 Pham Ngoc Thach st. I have given many talks there and its a great place for people to ... Read More
looking for travel partner by Lucyle777
hi everyone! i have plan to go to Nhatrang next week by motorcycle,will stay there for 3 days then come back here If you or your team have same ideal pls let me know,i would love to join ^^ Have a good day!
I was going to warn you about the road works but Colinoscapee has already done it for me. I would put the bike on the train to Nha Trang then do inland rides in the mountains from Nha Trang instead, much more scenic and less life threatening than ... Read More
A foreigner died riding high powered motorbike this afternoon. No ID by DirtyPierre
5:30pm Sunday 21st Sept, A foreign men over the age of 30 shorts, bare-chested, large displacement motorcycles run on Dien Bien Phu Street, Green Goods directions from the center of Ho Chi Minh City. As to the intersection of Dinh Tien Hoang, he was ...
Dear Julien, The thread has been very enlightening and is a reminder to us all how vulnerable we are when riding a motorbike in Vietnam. I ride daily and I cant relax for one second while in the city traffic so at least once a month I head off into ... Read More
A foreigner died riding high powered motorbike this afternoon. No ID by DirtyPierre
5:30pm Sunday 21st Sept, A foreign men over the age of 30 shorts, bare-chested, large displacement motorcycles run on Dien Bien Phu Street, Green Goods directions from the center of Ho Chi Minh City. As to the intersection of Dinh Tien Hoang, he was ...
Dear Lucyle777, Your diatribe makes no sense except it shows you have a poor comprehension of the English language and totally misunderstand what Dan was saying. If you want to contribute to an English speaking forum learn to speak it coherently or ... Read More
A foreigner died riding high powered motorbike this afternoon. No ID by DirtyPierre
5:30pm Sunday 21st Sept, A foreign men over the age of 30 shorts, bare-chested, large displacement motorcycles run on Dien Bien Phu Street, Green Goods directions from the center of Ho Chi Minh City. As to the intersection of Dinh Tien Hoang, he was ...
I would like to thank all those members who were able to unearth all the correct info on the accident and about Otavio, which was the motivating reason I made the initial post in the first place. I had to leave the warmth of HCMC to be in cold ... Read More
A foreigner died riding high powered motorbike this afternoon. No ID by DirtyPierre
5:30pm Sunday 21st Sept, A foreign men over the age of 30 shorts, bare-chested, large displacement motorcycles run on Dien Bien Phu Street, Green Goods directions from the center of Ho Chi Minh City. As to the intersection of Dinh Tien Hoang, he was ...
What I omitted in my original post, was that he was travelling at high speed wearing shorts and no shirt. Not what I call proper attire for any two wheeled motorised transport, let alone a high powered sportsbike. And the other reason I posted it ... Read More
A foreigner died riding high powered motorbike this afternoon. No ID
5:30pm Sunday 21st Sept, A foreign men over the age of 30 shorts, bare-chested, large displacement motorcycles run on Dien Bien Phu Street, Green Goods directions from the center of Ho Chi Minh City. As to the intersection of Dinh Tien Hoang, he was ... Read More
Getting your Driving and Motorbike License in Vietnam by dathancna
Ok, firstly, I'm not very sure if there has been any previous posts on this topic before but I would just like to put this information up for everyone out there who is looking for information. I just submitted all my documents today and am waiting ...
Custom seat for Honda PCX http://s5.postimg.org/tg6ctp3s7/Custom_seat_at_Auto_Shop_1.jpg http://s5.postimg.org/brem22s13/Custom_seat_at_Auto_Shop_2.jpg Read More
Be careful with doing charity by Dejavu.dot
Hi, As soon as receiving some bad news about doing charity in some places, especially Ha Noi, I'd like to announce all of you to be careful with doing charity. It's a shock for me to know that those places take advantages of orphans to earn ...
I tend to buy the salt. 1 ton of salt lasts about 5 months and costs about 4 million dong. I know how could you go through a ton of salt in 5 months. Well you know the fish sauce that plays a big part of Vietnamese food. Most of it is wasted when ... Read More
Getting your Driving and Motorbike License in Vietnam by dathancna
Ok, firstly, I'm not very sure if there has been any previous posts on this topic before but I would just like to put this information up for everyone out there who is looking for information. I just submitted all my documents today and am waiting ...
Thanks for the breakdown Big Tex. I am having trouble attaching a photo of my new custom seat I designed for my Honda PCX I will come back when I have worked out how to do it right Read More
Be careful with doing charity by Dejavu.dot
Hi, As soon as receiving some bad news about doing charity in some places, especially Ha Noi, I'd like to announce all of you to be careful with doing charity. It's a shock for me to know that those places take advantages of orphans to earn ...
I play a very small part in the distribution. We have hundreds of Viet students who benefitted from free meals during their exams and now they volunteer their time every Sunday to produce on average 2000 meals but at peak exam times 7000 meals for ... Read More
Be careful with doing charity by Dejavu.dot
Hi, As soon as receiving some bad news about doing charity in some places, especially Ha Noi, I'd like to announce all of you to be careful with doing charity. It's a shock for me to know that those places take advantages of orphans to earn ...
So you feel I should discontinue distributing free meals? Read More
Getting your Driving and Motorbike License in Vietnam by dathancna
Ok, firstly, I'm not very sure if there has been any previous posts on this topic before but I would just like to put this information up for everyone out there who is looking for information. I just submitted all my documents today and am waiting ...
So what did it end up costing altogether for both licenses and a break down of costs, ie translations etc. Read More
Ferry Service- Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau City by Bruce Casey
Could anyone advise me if the Ferry Service- Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau City.is up and running again since its suspension ?. Regards Bruce
32 seat buses no toilets on board. 110,000dong and they leave on the hour Phuong Trang office 274 Pham Ngu Lao St, bus every hour, 2 offices at the corner of PNL and De Tham street. A bit of advice - if you are over 5'6" try not to ... Read More
Ferry Service- Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau City by Bruce Casey
Could anyone advise me if the Ferry Service- Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau City.is up and running again since its suspension ?. Regards Bruce
A smidgen over 2 hrs if you take the Futa Bus Co from PNL Read More
Be careful with doing charity by Dejavu.dot
Hi, As soon as receiving some bad news about doing charity in some places, especially Ha Noi, I'd like to announce all of you to be careful with doing charity. It's a shock for me to know that those places take advantages of orphans to earn ...
My Kim told me they got a huge increase a few yrs back but I didn't realise just how much. I have been doing it for so long now and it doesn't change my attitude to those workers, its still a dirty stinking job and I certainly wouldn't ... Read More