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robsamui

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English expat in Thailand

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About me

English

Lives in Koh Samui

Speaks English, a little French and enough Thai to get out of trouble with the police.

Registration: 24 October 2012

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3 years ago
GuestPoster0623

From Vietnam to Thailand 90 days visa? by GuestPoster0623

Hello everyone,Long time ago I got 90 days to stay in Thailand, is this still the same as a visa run by air?thanksSimon

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You also better check if Vietnam is still issuing visas on arrival.The last time I checked you could no longer simply fly there and stay for 90 days.You needed to go to an embassy first, like you do with Thailand. Read More

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4 years ago

Custom Silver Jewelry Maker Around PP? (wholesale-ish)

Unfortunately in Western eyes gold is flashy and unpleasant. It is certainly worth more than silver, but most people with refinement will avoid showing off their wealth and go for something that does not make them look like a rap singer. Westerners ... Read More

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4 years ago
Guest234878

How do I get to Krabi? by Guest234878

Ok..Under a normal situation this may sound like a dumb question but honestly I don't know? I want to come to Krabi in October flying out of SeaTac or LAX. Normally its straight forward but it sound like Bkk is all but shut down? Can I fly ...

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Oh boy are you gonna land yourself in it. I suggest you spend a week or so of spare time researching this on Thaivisa. Com, where discussions have been raging for months. Start here and then explore around the subject. [link under ... Read More

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5 years ago
MarRT

Cost of living in Thailand by MarRT

Hi everyone, I am from Poland and i don't have experience with living in Thailand. I would like to buy my own apartment in Thailand (about 2,5mln), mby something like ...

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Hello there MaRT. This question crops up a lot. And there is no simple answer. It all depends upon whether you're single or partnered, what part of Thailand you want to live in, and what your lifestyle expectations are. The usual replies ... Read More

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6 years ago
Cheekemonkey

Ants! by Cheekemonkey

Hi all. So, I have inherited an ant problem from the previous tenant who didn't clean or take care of the apt I am renting very well. I have used cinnamon and tea tree successfully as deterrents, but they are finding new ways to come in and get ...

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Joe, just very slightly off-topic (sorry!) I too lived in Tland before moving to Vnam. The little house ants were a constant pain - you only had to put a sugary coffee spoon down for a moment and they were all over it. But not so in Vietnam! I ... Read More

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6 years ago
Loïc

Cost of Living in Thailand in 2020 by Loïc

Hi everyone, Every year, we invite expats who are living in Thailand to share their experience and tell us more about the average price of products and services in their town, city or area, so that we can help future expats planning to settle in ...

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I've just left Thailand to live in Vietnam, where the cost of living is about half the cost of Thailand overall. BUT - when trying to assess Thailand or Vietnam, the costs vary tremendously depending on what area you consider. In Thailand I ... Read More

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6 years ago
B.DeMatos

Looking at moving to Vietnam by B.DeMatos

hi i would like to move to Vietnam as i have been there for holiday and have loved it! Problem is sorting out the logistics of moving. i have 3 cats, so they would have to come with me. i would need a flat to stay whereby the unit is on ground ...

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You've already answered your own question - what you are proposing isn't logistically viable. And - excuse me for being blunt - for a 'group executive chief' you are disturbingly unaware of the simplest of realities. You need to be ... Read More

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robsamui created a thread
6 years ago

Anybody else think that Vietnamese coffee is more like cocoa?

I'd been looking forwards to getting to Vietnam for a long time, and one of the highlights was the coffee. I'd read a lot about the excellent Viet coffee, the influence of the French on cuisine in general and couldn't wait. But I was ... Read More

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7 years ago
robsamui

UK passport - brief visit from Vietnam - what will I need? by robsamui

My first time popping over to Thailand for a quick hospital visit on a UK passport. I have no Thai Visa - only staying 3 days. What is the process? Turn up at Don Muang, ask for Visa on Arrival and pay 2,000B? (I'll have a return ticket, a ...

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Is there not a fee of 1,900 baht to pay? I've read this from several sources. Read More

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robsamui created a thread
7 years ago

UK passport - brief visit from Vietnam - what will I need?

My first time popping over to Thailand for a quick hospital visit on a UK passport. I have no Thai Visa - only staying 3 days. What is the process? Turn up at Don Muang, ask for Visa on Arrival and pay 2,000B? (I'll have a return ticket, a ... Read More

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7 years ago
robsamui

Banking lunacy - trying to open an account. by robsamui

I've searched through the forums, and all the posts seem to be from teachers (etc) asking about their income and how to bank it - or people looking to invest in a business. There's nothing about retirees that I can find. I'm out in the ...

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Probably because I'm English, not American! Read More

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7 years ago
robsamui

Banking lunacy - trying to open an account. by robsamui

I've searched through the forums, and all the posts seem to be from teachers (etc) asking about their income and how to bank it - or people looking to invest in a business. There's nothing about retirees that I can find. I'm out in the ...

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Big chuckle. I found the solution today. I told the owner of the house I'm planning to rent that I was being held up because I couldn't find a bank to open an account with. She called me back after 15 minutes - she's made an appointment ... Read More

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7 years ago
robsamui

Banking lunacy - trying to open an account. by robsamui

I've searched through the forums, and all the posts seem to be from teachers (etc) asking about their income and how to bank it - or people looking to invest in a business. There's nothing about retirees that I can find. I'm out in the ...

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Trust me, not all banks are the same here. Try dealing with Agribank or Vietcombank, it will make you have a seizure. I bank with a private bank for this very reason.I've come to this after 21 years of living in Thailand, so I'm aware of the ... Read More

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7 years ago
robsamui

Banking lunacy - trying to open an account. by robsamui

I've searched through the forums, and all the posts seem to be from teachers (etc) asking about their income and how to bank it - or people looking to invest in a business. There's nothing about retirees that I can find. I'm out in the ...

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I'm convinced that the name of the bank itself doesn't matter - it's all up to the individual manager. It's meaningless to talk but how easy it was at ACB or Sacombank, as it's the individual who's running the bank who has ... Read More

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7 years ago
robsamui

Banking lunacy - trying to open an account. by robsamui

I've searched through the forums, and all the posts seem to be from teachers (etc) asking about their income and how to bank it - or people looking to invest in a business. There's nothing about retirees that I can find. I'm out in the ...

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I've only been here 3 weeks - I'm working on it! Read More

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7 years ago
robsamui

Banking lunacy - trying to open an account. by robsamui

I've searched through the forums, and all the posts seem to be from teachers (etc) asking about their income and how to bank it - or people looking to invest in a business. There's nothing about retirees that I can find. I'm out in the ...

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Thanks, but that's the only one I could find - and it doesn't relate to a retired pensioner! (Although some of the subsequent comments are pertinent.) ps - having read it again the comment from OceanBeach regarding opening an account for ... Read More

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robsamui created a thread
7 years ago

Banking lunacy - trying to open an account.

I've searched through the forums, and all the posts seem to be from teachers (etc) asking about their income and how to bank it - or people looking to invest in a business. There's nothing about retirees that I can find. I'm out in the ... Read More

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7 years ago

Ease of internet banking?

Hi all. I'll be opening a Viet bank account in the very near future. But one of the prime requirements is a user-friendly online banking interface - preferably with an English option. Can anyone recommend a bank which they have found online ... Read More

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7 years ago
robsamui

Multi-name letter of approval - do I need all pages? by robsamui

Sorry but this is my first time and I'm not sure what to do. I applied for my visa letter and I've just received a 5-page letter of approval with my name on page 3 in among a lot of other names. Do I need to print out all the 5 pages, or ...

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yes, but do I need to print out all the pages? Read More

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robsamui created a thread
7 years ago

Multi-name letter of approval - do I need all pages?

Sorry but this is my first time and I'm not sure what to do. I applied for my visa letter and I've just received a 5-page letter of approval with my name on page 3 in among a lot of other names. Do I need to print out all the 5 pages, or ... Read More

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7 years ago
robsamui

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, ...

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Thanks for all the replies. Since which time I've discovered that you can also "rent" an onwards flight ticket for $9.99. (valid for 48 hrs) https://onwardfly.com/en/ Read More

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7 years ago
QuidProQuo

Expat presence in Quy Nhon by QuidProQuo

How’s the expat population in this city? Anyone here currently beating out in this neck of the woods?

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Chuckle! I've just answered my own question - Expats and Locals in Quy Nhon (city) Any others you know about?? Read More

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7 years ago
QuidProQuo

Expat presence in Quy Nhon by QuidProQuo

How’s the expat population in this city? Anyone here currently beating out in this neck of the woods?

robsamui

Hmm - I've just had a look and I can't seem to find it. There seems to be just one, Quy Nhon Expats, which is an open group with no members and no posts! I'd be grateful if you could send a link! Thanks. Read More

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7 years ago
robsamui

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, ...

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Well, your online experiences are quite unfortunate; however, I was trying to compare VN favourably to TL in terms of immigration, visa situation, cost of living, economic progress and development, political stability and the positive attitude ... Read More

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7 years ago
robsamui

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, ...

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double post - apologies - please delete. Read More

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7 years ago
robsamui

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, ...

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johnross23 - Thanks for the info on arrival procedure. Hmmm, yes. Very different, as I am discovering In Thailand people's command of English is so poor that there are totally separate Thai and expats' Facebook groups, whereas the ... Read More

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robsamui created a thread
7 years ago

Onwards flight ticket?

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, ... Read More

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7 years ago
robsamui

how long is an agent's letter of approval valid? by robsamui

Hoping that someone can help me out here . . . I am not completely familiar with the way visas work in Vietnam and need a bit of guiding, please. I'm living in the south of Thailand but am planning on relocating to Vietnam. I have a UK ...

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Chuckle - Thanks! Couldn't be betterer. Read More

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7 years ago
robsamui

how long is an agent's letter of approval valid? by robsamui

Hoping that someone can help me out here . . . I am not completely familiar with the way visas work in Vietnam and need a bit of guiding, please. I'm living in the south of Thailand but am planning on relocating to Vietnam. I have a UK ...

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This was what I was asking - "the 90 days expiry date is fixed". Q1 - Fixed from what date? From the date of the letter of approval or when I enter the country? Q2 - How long does the letter of approval last? From what you imply I can ... Read More

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7 years ago
Ynot dc

Visa run by Ynot dc

Can anyone recommend where to get a ticket for a border crossing to Thailand, have been turned down for my retirement visa, told I need to leave the country, then come back, get a eb visa then apply for a retirement visa

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Please note that when entering Thailand you may be asked for evidence of an onwards flight and also be asked to show, cash in hand, 20,000 baht. I am 99% sure this has to be Thai currency and that US$ will not be acceptable. (Also bank statements ... Read More

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robsamui created a thread
7 years ago

how long is an agent's letter of approval valid?

Hoping that someone can help me out here . . . I am not completely familiar with the way visas work in Vietnam and need a bit of guiding, please. I'm living in the south of Thailand but am planning on relocating to Vietnam. I have a UK ... Read More

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7 years ago
OceanBeach92107

Huge DROP In Cost of Living by OceanBeach92107

(I'm in Đà Nẵng, but I think my experience probably holds true across all of Việt Nam) In one day, my rent dropped ₫2,000,000, my hotel room size tripled (with an extra bed!), my seaview became totally unobstructed ...

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[/color] Ooops. Spoke too soon. Read More

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7 years ago
OceanBeach92107

Huge DROP In Cost of Living by OceanBeach92107

(I'm in Đà Nẵng, but I think my experience probably holds true across all of Việt Nam) In one day, my rent dropped ₫2,000,000, my hotel room size tripled (with an extra bed!), my seaview became totally unobstructed ...

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Vndreamer said in a previous post: "yes, they have a smart phone app to use as well. :)"The app I'm using is the Google Translate app for Android, enabling understandable communication with speech - also usefully having a facility to ... Read More

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7 years ago
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Lazada? by robsamui

What's the mail order like with Lazada.vn? Anybody used it? Any experiences?

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*BIG SMILE* This is excellent.! While I was trying to weigh the pros & cons of upending and heaving off to Mexico, I ran a test - bought something from AliExpress and used the address of a Mexican friend - sent signed-for airmail (from ... Read More

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7 years ago
robsamui

Lazada? by robsamui

What's the mail order like with Lazada.vn? Anybody used it? Any experiences?

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Andy P Thanks for the info. Although I've been living in Thailand for some time now, I'll shortly be relocating to Vietnam. I use the Thai Lazada several times a month, mainly because of the sheer ease of it - looking for unusual or ... Read More

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7 years ago
Pham Tien Hung

Need information about living cost in Bangkok. How to save from salary by Pham Tien Hung

Hi All I am from Viet Nam. I am going to move to Bangkok end of Mar, 2018. I have been offered a job with monthly salary (before taxes) 79000 THB. My family (wife) will come with me. I would like to know how expenses should be for a decent life in ...

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I have found this to be a reliable guide . . . https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=Vietnam&country2=Thailand&city1=Ho+Chi+Minh+City&city2=Bangkok&tracking=getDispatchComparison Read More

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7 years ago
OceanBeach92107

Huge DROP In Cost of Living by OceanBeach92107

(I'm in Đà Nẵng, but I think my experience probably holds true across all of Việt Nam) In one day, my rent dropped ₫2,000,000, my hotel room size tripled (with an extra bed!), my seaview became totally unobstructed ...

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Ciambella: In this particular case, OB himself veered left at the fork on the road (explaining to Colin on the different ways to post photo), then veered right at another fork (talking about translation app). He could easily turn around and go back ... Read More

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robsamui replied to a thread
7 years ago
OceanBeach92107

Huge DROP In Cost of Living by OceanBeach92107

(I'm in Đà Nẵng, but I think my experience probably holds true across all of Việt Nam) In one day, my rent dropped ₫2,000,000, my hotel room size tripled (with an extra bed!), my seaview became totally unobstructed ...

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I'm glad OB92107 started this post about cost of living - I've now learned how to post photos on the forum! Read More

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7 years ago
OceanBeach92107

Huge DROP In Cost of Living by OceanBeach92107

(I'm in Đà Nẵng, but I think my experience probably holds true across all of Việt Nam) In one day, my rent dropped ₫2,000,000, my hotel room size tripled (with an extra bed!), my seaview became totally unobstructed ...

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Two things: 1. As Colin mentioned in another reply, Expats and other foreigners tend to drive the market in their search for the "comfort and safety" of other foreigners; misguided efforts in my opinion. Crime seems to be higher in Expat ... Read More

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robsamui replied to a thread
7 years ago
goldenbrown

Laptops by goldenbrown

Hi, A few weeks ago i posted about ordering a laptop from abroad to be delivered to hcmc and asked about import tax thanks for the reply's very helpful,i have since looked at buying here can anyone tell me if a company called lazada sell new or ...

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You might want to take a look at his guy. I haven't dealt with him but he seems to know what he's doing. At least you can talk to him in person and have a poke about. https://www.facebook.com/tinquanpc Read More

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7 years ago
OceanBeach92107

Huge DROP In Cost of Living by OceanBeach92107

(I'm in Đà Nẵng, but I think my experience probably holds true across all of Việt Nam) In one day, my rent dropped ₫2,000,000, my hotel room size tripled (with an extra bed!), my seaview became totally unobstructed ...

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I suppose you've tried this already? What happens? Do your pics end up an an album somewhere and not on the page? https://www.expat.com/en/pictures/ ps I just tried it - all you can do is to post a link to your uploaded photo. ;-( Read More

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7 years ago
WyonJames

I have decided on Viet Nam to relocate/live/retire by WyonJames

Im on a mission to educate as much as possible options for the move to VN. I am a bachelor with a cat, US military veteran with service connected disability I am looking for any help, suggestions, observations on choosing where to live. I seem to ...

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Just out of interest, I suggest that you research into the rainfall, particularly in the peak rainy season. I've checked this all along the east coast, and the further north you go, the longer and heavier the rains seem to be - up until Hue, ... Read More

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7 years ago
OceanBeach92107

Huge DROP In Cost of Living by OceanBeach92107

(I'm in Đà Nẵng, but I think my experience probably holds true across all of Việt Nam) In one day, my rent dropped ₫2,000,000, my hotel room size tripled (with an extra bed!), my seaview became totally unobstructed ...

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Yes, I've noticed that the rental prices of small apartments are much lower north of the river. I'll be coming for a (very) long stay in March and am now spending all my spare time on line, researching prices and collecting advice and ... Read More

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7 years ago

Lazada?

What's the mail order like with Lazada.vn? Anybody used it? Any experiences? Read More

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7 years ago
robsamui

Scooter license? by robsamui

Sooo many post on this that I'm going dizzy - all with differing info. Put me straight please. 1. You need a business visa of at least 3 months (or a rental contract) to apply for a scooter license YES?NO? 2. The issued licence lasts only as ...

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Andy Passenger Thank you for your detailed reply, for which I'm grateful. "Back off with the demands"? What side of bed did you fall out of? I "demanded" nothing! - it's just not in my nature to demand. In what way did ... Read More

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7 years ago
robsamui

Scooter license? by robsamui

Sooo many post on this that I'm going dizzy - all with differing info. Put me straight please. 1. You need a business visa of at least 3 months (or a rental contract) to apply for a scooter license YES?NO? 2. The issued licence lasts only as ...

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colinoscapee If you want to get some info I can send you the number of guy. Oh joy n bliss! Yes please! Read More

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7 years ago
robsamui

Scooter license? by robsamui

Sooo many post on this that I'm going dizzy - all with differing info. Put me straight please. 1. You need a business visa of at least 3 months (or a rental contract) to apply for a scooter license YES?NO? 2. The issued licence lasts only as ...

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Wxx3 Yes, the licence lasts as long as your visa. And as they have now put a hold on 6-month and one year business visas, I repeat my question - what do expats do about licences in Vietnam? Read More

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robsamui created a thread
7 years ago

Scooter license?

Sooo many post on this that I'm going dizzy - all with differing info. Put me straight please. 1. You need a business visa of at least 3 months (or a rental contract) to apply for a scooter license YES?NO? 2. The issued licence lasts only as ... Read More

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7 years ago

Facebook sales and wants groups?

Absolutely fabulous! Chợ đồ cũ Nha Trang Thanks! BUT - it looks like people are selling used stuff at silly prices - more than new prices. Is this usual in Vietnam? Does everyone do this and expect to haggle and get beaten ... Read More

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7 years ago

Facebook sales and wants groups?

Are there any Fbook groups for Khánh Hòa/Nha Trang where people advertise their used or unwanted goods for sale? Many other places, much smaller, seem to have a couple or more of such sales boards, but I can find nothing for the Nha Trang ... Read More

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7 years ago
HAHutsell

Bank that accepts deposits by foreigners, for Debit card use only by HAHutsell

I would like to find a bank where I could deposit funds and possibly have my Social Security check direct deposited. I tried my future wife's bank, Sacombank , because they are just a few meters from our Apartment and they could not accept ...

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ps . . . while looking around a bit more I came across info on Vietnam from Transferwise themselves. Very informative. https://transferwise.com/gb/blog/opening-a-bank-account-in-vietnam Read More

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7 years ago
HAHutsell

Bank that accepts deposits by foreigners, for Debit card use only by HAHutsell

I would like to find a bank where I could deposit funds and possibly have my Social Security check direct deposited. I tried my future wife's bank, Sacombank , because they are just a few meters from our Apartment and they could not accept ...

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PayPal v ATM v Transferwise. Although it's drifted off topic, I can speak with experience about using Paypal as a medium to move money about . . . don't do it! I'm living in Thailand and have: 1. an online $ income which pays into my ... Read More

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7 years ago
robsamui

Longstay visas - can I keep bouncing on a 6-month business visa? by robsamui

I'm a newbie, but coming to retire in Vietnam soon and have been scanning these forums for months. I can't find any references to my question - sorry if I've missed it. Whats the official attitude to using end-to-end 6-month business ...

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Seriously - is there nobody on this forum who can answer my question? Read More

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7 years ago

Repeated 6-month business visas?

(REPOSTED AS MY ORIGINAL POST WAS HIJACKED!) I'm a newbie, but coming to retire in Vietnam soon and have been scanning these forums for months. I can't find any references to my question - sorry if I've missed it. Whats the official ... Read More

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7 years ago
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Longstay visas - can I keep bouncing on a 6-month business visa? by robsamui

I'm a newbie, but coming to retire in Vietnam soon and have been scanning these forums for months. I can't find any references to my question - sorry if I've missed it. Whats the official attitude to using end-to-end 6-month business ...

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and the answer to my question is . . . ? Read More

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7 years ago

Longstay visas - can I keep bouncing on a 6-month business visa?

I'm a newbie, but coming to retire in Vietnam soon and have been scanning these forums for months. I can't find any references to my question - sorry if I've missed it. Whats the official attitude to using end-to-end 6-month business ... Read More

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7 years ago
Anton&Jacky

Thailand tired of expats by Anton&Jacky

It has been a few years I have been to Thailand, and are planning to go back(Hopefully permanent). I have read a lot in the news this last year of expats leaving Thailand, the statistics of surveys done shows a lot of expats have left Thailand. Does ...

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Distinguish between Expat 1 - mobile middle and upper management career chasers Expat 2 - longstay visitors (whatever their reason) This report is aimed at Expat 1, but the comments made by readers are ... Read More

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7 years ago
Anton&Jacky

Thailand tired of expats by Anton&Jacky

It has been a few years I have been to Thailand, and are planning to go back(Hopefully permanent). I have read a lot in the news this last year of expats leaving Thailand, the statistics of surveys done shows a lot of expats have left Thailand. Does ...

robsamui

You've missed the point here completely! It is the Thai government which is welcoming the Chinese with open arms - encouraging investment, making trade concessions, switching over the banks from the VISA standard to China Union Pay and rolling ... Read More

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7 years ago
Anton&Jacky

Thailand tired of expats by Anton&Jacky

It has been a few years I have been to Thailand, and are planning to go back(Hopefully permanent). I have read a lot in the news this last year of expats leaving Thailand, the statistics of surveys done shows a lot of expats have left Thailand. Does ...

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What on earth have good or bad people got to do with how much money residents spend in Thailand? I marvel at your logic. Read More

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7 years ago
Anton&Jacky

Thailand tired of expats by Anton&Jacky

It has been a few years I have been to Thailand, and are planning to go back(Hopefully permanent). I have read a lot in the news this last year of expats leaving Thailand, the statistics of surveys done shows a lot of expats have left Thailand. Does ...

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A final ps to this . . . Ten years ago there were literally millions of Caucasians either coming to Thailand on a regular basis or actually living here. In terms of income for Thailand, those many farangs who came here long term stayed for six ... Read More

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7 years ago
Anton&Jacky

Thailand tired of expats by Anton&Jacky

It has been a few years I have been to Thailand, and are planning to go back(Hopefully permanent). I have read a lot in the news this last year of expats leaving Thailand, the statistics of surveys done shows a lot of expats have left Thailand. Does ...

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accurate info here https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Bangkok Read More

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7 years ago
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Visa runs by robsamui

Hello everyone. I've searched through the forums but there seems to be only one post on this topic. There must be many people living here for more than just three months, so what's the most economical way to head off to another country and ...

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Many thanks for this. So it's gonna be around $140 - 150, plus the cost of getting to HCM or Hanoi, plus another $40-ish for the agent - plus an overnight stay in BKK? (Or can you bounce back in a day?) I'm just trying to work out what ... Read More

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7 years ago
Anton&Jacky

Thailand tired of expats by Anton&Jacky

It has been a few years I have been to Thailand, and are planning to go back(Hopefully permanent). I have read a lot in the news this last year of expats leaving Thailand, the statistics of surveys done shows a lot of expats have left Thailand. Does ...

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There are so many reasons expats leave Thailand, just like they leave many other countries after living there for a while. .................................................... And, the retirement visa may seen like a hassle, but go try most other ... Read More

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Anton&Jacky

Thailand tired of expats by Anton&Jacky

It has been a few years I have been to Thailand, and are planning to go back(Hopefully permanent). I have read a lot in the news this last year of expats leaving Thailand, the statistics of surveys done shows a lot of expats have left Thailand. Does ...

robsamui

Hi Anton&Jacky I've been living in Thailand for 21 years now, non-stop (although I went back to England once, eight years ago). For various reasons I decided to jack it all in, back in the UK when I was 47, and Thailand seemed cheap enough ... Read More

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7 years ago
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Visa runs by robsamui

Hello everyone. I've searched through the forums but there seems to be only one post on this topic. There must be many people living here for more than just three months, so what's the most economical way to head off to another country and ...

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I've already looked through both the Nha Trang and the Khanh Hoa Province forums and there is absolutely nothing, other than one reference to a 36-hour road trip. That's why I was wondering if the people who actually lived in the Khanh Hoa ... Read More

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7 years ago

Visa runs

Hello everyone. I've searched through the forums but there seems to be only one post on this topic. There must be many people living here for more than just three months, so what's the most economical way to head off to another country and ... Read More

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8 years ago

Any online classifieds or 2nd-hand sales sites?

Anyone know of any online sites in Phnom Penh - Facebook groups or Craigslist etc - that offer used goods for sale? (General household/domestic stuff, furniture, computer/cellphone stuff etc etc.) TIA Read More

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8 years ago
Trevor2522

Mail-Order Goods from USA -- Need Agent to Cover Import & Duties by Trevor2522

I want to buy personal consumer goods and foodstuffs from Amazon.com and other American suppliers. Therefore I need a reliable freight forwarder in the US, who has a Cambodian agent who can clear customs and deliver in Phnom Penh -- preferably for ...

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Well that brought everyone to a standstill! Read More

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13 years ago
madmax888

Any body been given a woman? I have one now! Would welcome thoughts by madmax888

Before any of you go nuts on me, let me explain. She is not my slave, she has complete freedom to come and go any time she likes. She knows she can go wherever, and whenever she likes. Let me explain her history, and how this came to be. Last ...

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Hi again. I have made an outline for you - best you begin with a pre-formatted template. It's here, anytime you need it. darkdreams-thai.com/lulu All the best, Rob Thanks for the advice! My sister has also used Lulu, and she let me know about ... Read More

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13 years ago
madmax888

Any body been given a woman? I have one now! Would welcome thoughts by madmax888

Before any of you go nuts on me, let me explain. She is not my slave, she has complete freedom to come and go any time she likes. She knows she can go wherever, and whenever she likes. Let me explain her history, and how this came to be. Last ...

robsamui

Hi and what a lovely tale. I'm seriously considering moving to Cambodia after 14 years in Thailand . . . Some advice about your book - I have just been trough the steep learning curve needed to produce both paperback- hard-copy and also an e-book ... Read More

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