thanhnx73
Vietnamese citizen
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Vietnamese
Lives in Ho CHi Minh
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Registration: 12 January 2013
Prilosec (Omeprazole) in Vietnam by DogChild
Hi guys, I take this every day and i was wondering if it is available in HCMC. Getzome and Gitazot are the generic Vietnamise brands but I couldn't find anything in my research on google about pricing/availability.
@OceanBeach92107 , Hi friend, where are you living in Vietnam? living in Ho Chi Minh city or Ha Noi?Prilosec has main ingredient as Omeprazole. hence, you can buy Omeprazole at any drugstore in Vietnam.If you are living in Ho Chi Minh city, you can ... Read More
Masks in HCMC by Guestposter822
what's the situation with mask rules there in HCMC now ?
Hi,Wearing mask is a recommendation in VN because risk of Covid-19 is still existing there. This also help to protect yourself. but you can leave open without mask at some situation where you feel comfortable and confident without risk. Feel free to ... Read More
Best joint doctors : Knees in HCMC by Half Centurian
I have a bad left knee that is " new " steel , but full of fluid , hot and painful. I need it drained by qualified doctor/ surgeon so I do not get infection inside joint. Are there any qualified Clinics or Hospitals in HCMC that can ...
HI, Dr Trong Anh already moved to Canada for living few years ago. 1. His young brother is also an Orthopedist named Dr. Xuan Anh (his FB facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044400970394) . You can contact to Dr Xuan Anh on his facebook for ... Read More
Recommend an orthopedist to diagnose possible ACL knee injury in HCMC by Bungabunga
Can anyone recommend a qualified orthopaedic doctor to diagnose a possible ACL or similar knee injury? Ideally, where I can get an MRI done at the same time. Obviously health is more important than pricing, but if possible would appreciate ...
This kind of operation is a high skill and expensive surgical procedure. You may seek for another opinion with Dr. Phat - Orthopedist - in FV hospital before making decision. Dr. Phat is a reliable Orthopedist with graduation and working experience ... Read More
Apartment rental, Ho Chi MInh City - advice needed. by QuiteHumerous
Hi I'm Sean, I have accepted an English teacher job starting in 2-3 weeks in District 8. I know that I should look for a price in Dong that includes management fees if possible. I also know to check out the local area for noisy bars or karaoke ...
Dear friend, If you want to stay in dist.1 , in a room like bnb homestay, pls reply to me. or send personal message. Thanks and all the best for you with time in VN. Cheer and have fun, Thanh Read More
Help ! by Houston0448
Good afternoon. I hope you are well and can assist me. My wife and I are very interested in immigration to Vietnam or staying on a long term work Visa. We are in South Africa. I'm 47 and my wife is 43 , I'm an ex policeman and have been ...
Dear friend, You can take time to search for foreign company (US companies) which has manufacturing plants in VN or hotels. They will need a Security manager to take care of work flow to ensure security and control the plants and hotel. Just my ... Read More
Distilled water in HCMC? by jeff-vn
Does anyone know if distilled water is available in HCMC and if so, where I could buy some? Thanks.
Yeah.... i made a mistake with the brand name. Then for drinking, we have some choice. For distilled water, pls check google map for the street NGUYEN GIAN THANH, dist.10, HCMC then you can go there to find. This street is the whole sale ... Read More
Distilled water in HCMC? by jeff-vn
Does anyone know if distilled water is available in HCMC and if so, where I could buy some? Thanks.
You should consider your idea to use distilled water for drinking. IN VN, there are some reliable drinking water for you like LA VIE'S, AQUAFINE (brandname of Cocacola) ..... then you can buy to drink at home. IN case you use this water for ... Read More
are narcotic pain killers available in Vietnam by ltcjackwatson
i recently retired from the US Army and take percocet 2 times a day and flexiril 2 times a day since i broke my back in Iraq..... another story!!! i have heard you cannot obtain either of these drugs in Vietnam, and the pharmacies i have checked ...
Let try ULTRACET (Tramadol Hydrochloride and Acetaminophen Tablets) to release your pain during finding for Pain doctor. You can buy in Pharmacy without prescription. Tramadol is one of Narcotic and you can not buy without prescription. Read More
Prilosec (Omeprazole) in Vietnam by DogChild
Hi guys, I take this every day and i was wondering if it is available in HCMC. Getzome and Gitazot are the generic Vietnamise brands but I couldn't find anything in my research on google about pricing/availability.
Hi friend, You can go to HAI BA TRUNG street - TRAN QUANG KHAI street, dist 1, near TAN DINH church + TAN DINH market. There are lots of Pharmacy there and it is easy to buy the same medication with local brand or imported ones with the same ... Read More
Crutches by Ruch1981
Does anyone know where I can buy/rent some crutches? I have sprained my knee and I need to stay off my knee. In the long term I might need a knee support, like a DonJoy knee brace. Has anyone had to go through this in HCMC? Thanks
Hi, I do not know how long your doctor suggest you to use crutches, and where you are living. * There are 3 kinds of crutches you may buy in VN : wooden or aluminium or stainless steel crutches. If you may use only in short term, I would suggest ... Read More
Best ENT Doctor by le_jazz
Hello guys, Any recommendations where I can have my throat check? I have a swollen tonsil for months now, sometimes painful. I've been to different vn hospitals and doctors but none of them really cured me. I even have myself checked with gp in ...
Hi Le, 1. Pls check with FV hospital and book a consultation with dr. NGUYEN QUANG DAI - head of ENT dept. HE can communicate in English with you. 2. Check with private clinic of this dr ( ENT private clinic - dr NGUYEN QUANG DAI) at this add : ... Read More
are narcotic pain killers available in Vietnam by ltcjackwatson
i recently retired from the US Army and take percocet 2 times a day and flexiril 2 times a day since i broke my back in Iraq..... another story!!! i have heard you cannot obtain either of these drugs in Vietnam, and the pharmacies i have checked ...
"More locals like Thanh are needed on this forum. Good advice given."..... Tks Colinoscapee.... I am here to help and support for all I can. Feel free to ask at any time. Wish you all are healthy in Viet Nam. THANH Read More
Australian scheduled vaccinations availability in Vietnam????
Hi Mrskmelville, If you are already in VN, in Ho Chi Minh city, you can check with below int'l medical facilities which is easy to find in infor and contact in Google: 1. FV Sai Gon clinic Add: Bitexco Financial Tower, 2 Hai Trieu St, Ben ... Read More
Urologist or Oncologist HCMC by THIGV
I just got a phone call from a friend from Hawaii who is in HCMC. Her father apparently has prostate cancer and has blood in his urine. She asked me if I knew a doctor but told her that I dealt with an internist for my day to day care and that she ...
Hi Robvan, SOS has small clinic. For some tests, they have to refer to other local facilities to do. But on the top, they have one Imaging doctor to interpret the film. Back to your case, I think that FV and HCMC medical university hospital can ... Read More
Urologist or Oncologist HCMC by THIGV
I just got a phone call from a friend from Hawaii who is in HCMC. Her father apparently has prostate cancer and has blood in his urine. She asked me if I knew a doctor but told her that I dealt with an internist for my day to day care and that she ...
Dear Robvan, May I know where did you go for your test? Was it FV hospital? For other hospital, I have no idea, but for Imaging doctors in FV, they are really good to interpret imaging film. I do not want to say FV is the best at all, but , what ... Read More
are narcotic pain killers available in Vietnam by ltcjackwatson
i recently retired from the US Army and take percocet 2 times a day and flexiril 2 times a day since i broke my back in Iraq..... another story!!! i have heard you cannot obtain either of these drugs in Vietnam, and the pharmacies i have checked ...
Dear ltcjackwatson, For your problem, I may suggest that : * You can come to FV hospital, register with Pain control department and visit with Pain doctor. Then he/she will give you the prescription with Narcotic depend on your situation. You can ... Read More
Urologist or Oncologist HCMC by THIGV
I just got a phone call from a friend from Hawaii who is in HCMC. Her father apparently has prostate cancer and has blood in his urine. She asked me if I knew a doctor but told her that I dealt with an internist for my day to day care and that she ...
Hi THIGV, It is good to hear that patient is stable. Wish he will be fine during the time in VN and also on the way back to US. For such kind of seeking urgent help, i think that the post in forum would be slow in replying depend on the time and ... Read More
let's learn vietnamese together by Jiae
im korean living in district 1. now im working almost 1 year but my vietnamese skill is horrible even though im trying so Welcome everyone who wants to learn vietnamese and volunteer for teaching! pls contact me feel free!
I am Thanh - Vietnamese guy. I can share with you 1 or 2 days per week. please contact via email : *** Tks Read More
Urologist or Oncologist HCMC by THIGV
I just got a phone call from a friend from Hawaii who is in HCMC. Her father apparently has prostate cancer and has blood in his urine. She asked me if I knew a doctor but told her that I dealt with an internist for my day to day care and that she ...
Cho Ray hospital is the last stop hospital for treatment in the South. They also have doctors who can communicate and writing in English. But the environment is so crowded and not good feeling for foreigners. Columbia hospital is just a small ... Read More
Urologist or Oncologist HCMC by THIGV
I just got a phone call from a friend from Hawaii who is in HCMC. Her father apparently has prostate cancer and has blood in his urine. She asked me if I knew a doctor but told her that I dealt with an internist for my day to day care and that she ...
HI , You can ask your friend to visit FV hospital - Oncology department. You can book visit with dr DIEN (long experience in Oncology) or dr NHAN (graduated from Hardvard medical school). Both of them can communicate in English with you. The ... Read More
Interpreter needed EN-VN
Hi Max, I am living in Go Vap dist as well. May help you in case you may need. Thanh Read More
Looking for stock goods suppliers, factories, interpreter! by sam4d
Hi everyone, I'm a businessman and I'll visit Vietnam "HCMC" during this month "Feb 2017" for a month. I might even relocate if there are good business opportunities. So I'm searching for a few things. I find it ...
Hi Sam, For your requirement in low-medium clothes products, you can find such of them in market. In VN, such kind of products, we call market products = very common / low / just to use clothes and they are sold in market - whole or retail sale. ... Read More
Good physio/other recommendations to fix back pain in Saigon
HI MIchael, You can also have a look at FV hospital located in district 7. There is Pain management unit in there. They can also perform CT-Scan or MRI, and physio therapy in case of need for you. As Pain control therapy is not much intervention ... Read More
Do they sell saline nasal sprays at pharmacys in Vietnam? by C2Tommy
Can I pick up a saline nasal spray at a pharmacy here? ( I live in Bac Lieu). If yes, do you know the brand name of the saline nasal spray?
HI C2Tommy, You can check at any pharmacy for local brand Xixat nasal spray. It is a kind of sea water spray ( like Physiomer spray). it is very cheap and good. I often use this product for my children at home. After finishing this bottle, if you ... Read More
Braun Razors and Cleaning Solution by ejmom25
My family is moving to Saigon in the fall. My husband currently owns a Braun razor, but we are unsure if we will be able to find cleaning solution for it in the city. Anyone know if there are stores that sell Braun razors and/or cleaning solution ...
Welcome to VN, YOu can find the new razor ( electric razor / shaver ) in VN with low price. Simple thing lah. Cheers Read More
Best joint doctors : Knees in HCMC by Half Centurian
I have a bad left knee that is " new " steel , but full of fluid , hot and painful. I need it drained by qualified doctor/ surgeon so I do not get infection inside joint. Are there any qualified Clinics or Hospitals in HCMC that can ...
Finally, musician Thanh Tung died in middle of March (http://news.zing.vn/Dam-tang-nhac-si-Thanh-Tung-khong-nhan-tien-phung-vieng-post635934.html). There is lot of vietnamese people can not understand that they will be charged like insured ... Read More
Best joint doctors : Knees in HCMC by Half Centurian
I have a bad left knee that is " new " steel , but full of fluid , hot and painful. I need it drained by qualified doctor/ surgeon so I do not get infection inside joint. Are there any qualified Clinics or Hospitals in HCMC that can ...
Dear Half, Hope you are better now. And hope you find all good info you want. Let's go through the replies, there are only 4 good dr for ur references : dr Phat, dr Trong Anh, dr Claudio Duek, and dr Lang. Dr Claudio is Hand Surgeon. We are ... Read More
Best joint doctors : Knees in HCMC by Half Centurian
I have a bad left knee that is " new " steel , but full of fluid , hot and painful. I need it drained by qualified doctor/ surgeon so I do not get infection inside joint. Are there any qualified Clinics or Hospitals in HCMC that can ...
Dear Half, Your knee seem to be serious with condition of flammation, you should to visit doctor asap to drainage and check for further issue. Wherever you go to find doctor, as you will be under invasive procedure, you must be careful of ... Read More
Best joint doctors : Knees in HCMC by Half Centurian
I have a bad left knee that is " new " steel , but full of fluid , hot and painful. I need it drained by qualified doctor/ surgeon so I do not get infection inside joint. Are there any qualified Clinics or Hospitals in HCMC that can ...
Dear Half, 1. If you are in Ho Chi Minh city, you can check with FV hospital to consult with Orthopediist, dr PHAT. He returns to VN ffrom Germany, and is reliable. 2. Or you can also book appointment with dr. Trong Anh, orthopedist at F H as ... Read More
Thyroxine in HCMC
Hi Chefminionmark, It is easy to find in VN at big pharmacies hi HCMC, but in different name. My Mom are also taking it everyday. Dun worry. I was a ER nurse before, so happy to help you in HCMC . Welcome to HCMC. Read More
Thyroxine in HCMC
Hi mark, Please write clear name of ur drug, so I can find in VN for u. Is it Levothyroxin? And how is its dose? Thanh. Read More
STD / HIV testing clinics in Saigon by Gniem
Hi I’m new to this site but have been an expat in HCMC for several years. As my headline indicates I’m looking for information about where to go to get tested for HIV and STD in HCMC. I've heard about HCS at Hoàng Quốc ...
Hi Gniem, It is not difficult to get such kind of tests. You can go to FV hospital to request for this test as they are reliable for Lab test. YOu can also go to some int'l clinic or go to Pasteur Lab center. If you wanna do this test in FV, ... Read More
Urgently looking for a translator by kvoronov
A friend of mine got in a serious motorbike accident in Saigon. He is in a hospital in a state of coma and (as far as the doctor in the hospital says) he needs a brain surgery. We struggling to get a second opinion but the hospital doctor isn't ...
Btw , may I know where your friend is? And does he need a medical evacuation to HCMC? Pls inform then we can organize for you. This. Thanh Read More
Urgently looking for a translator by kvoronov
A friend of mine got in a serious motorbike accident in Saigon. He is in a hospital in a state of coma and (as far as the doctor in the hospital says) he needs a brain surgery. We struggling to get a second opinion but the hospital doctor isn't ...
Dear friend, Please call me at ** or text a message if I don't answer the phone. Will call you back ASAP. Thanh (mr) Read More
Question about volunteers working for NGOs
What do you mean here, buddy? more detail please! Read More
Medical Oxygen by johnnynewtown999
:D Hi, Does anyone know where I can source Medical Oxygen for home use in Saigon ????
Hi Johnny, Please call me or email for your nebulizer. I will share w you as I know what and where should buy as they are my dealer. Also, if you wanna buy a small oxygen cylinder, good quality following int's standard, aluminium cylinders , ... Read More
Medical Oxygen by johnnynewtown999
:D Hi, Does anyone know where I can source Medical Oxygen for home use in Saigon ????
Hi Johny, IF you wanna find Oxygen supplier in Ho Chi Minh city, you can contact LA XANH company ( Green Leaf Co.) as below contact: Công Ty Cp Lá Xanh Y Tế - Thiết Bị Y Tế Address: 9 Đường D1, 25, ... Read More
Volunteer to help expats in Ho Chi Minh city! by Active advisor
Hi everyone, I'm living in Ho Chi Minh city for nearly 10 years and I have helped a lot of expats in my company in traveling because I like to travel and I have been traveled to many places. So, I decided to join this forum in order to help ...
Hi Gobot, You are right at the small harbor at CAN THANH ward, CAN GIO district. This is the place for you to get the boat to Vung Tau. the time is 0600 and 1000 before. I am not sure what time is now or still the same. For the risk to travel by ... Read More
Volunteer to help expats in Ho Chi Minh city! by Active advisor
Hi everyone, I'm living in Ho Chi Minh city for nearly 10 years and I have helped a lot of expats in my company in traveling because I like to travel and I have been traveled to many places. So, I decided to join this forum in order to help ...
Hi Gobot, I heard that there is the boat ( like fishing boat ) moving from Can Gio to Vung Tau. It had been showed in one Traveling program on TV few years ago. But I recommend that you should not go this way because: 1. It is the long way from ... Read More
Vietnamese speaking club by Jiao
* Do you think we should have Vietnamese speaking club (VNSC) for foreigners who love Vietnamese language and wanna to practice to improve Vietnamese much more? * Hi foreigners, Do you want to join this group? We only create this group for you if ...
Hi, I'm in. Please contact me via email ************. I can handle the topic "visiting doctor" to help foreigners some common medical term in Vietnamese when they need a medical advise in hospital / clinic. mr.Thanh Read More
Where to buy electric razors in HCMC? by krazeekalvin
I am looking for a place where I can buy an electric razor in H.C.M.C.? I just broke mine. Any suggestions? I have roamed around Dist. 1, and have not seen anything. Thanks.
HI Krazee, I have seen some in Nguyen Kim Electronic supermarket. Can you try there. I bought 1 for myself and 1 for my friend. I am Saigonese, please feel free to contact for any need. Cheer, Thanh Nguyen ( Mr ) thanhnx73@gmail.com Read More
Need Studying Vietnamese by paul101
Hello everyone! My name is Paul. I come from Hong Kong to work in HCM city, I want to know more about Vietnam and learn some basic vietnamese. Hope somebody can give me a hand. :) I can speak english, mandarin and cantonese. I don't know if someone ...
Hi Paul, It is glad to be a friend with you. I can help you for Vietnamese and other support in Viet Nam, especially in HCMC. Please feel free to contact me via email :thanhnx73@gmail.com Wish you have a good time in VN with lot of friends and ... Read More
English Learning Online Resources - Updated 2013FEB01 by Jaitch
Even though the majority of Vietnamese subscribe to metered InterNet, there are resources which can be used to improve your teaching techniques which do not use too much 'airtime'. The advantage, for students, is that they get to listen to a ...
Tks so much Jaitch.It looks very interesting and useful for all. Happy new year Read More
Home nursing service for foreigner
hi all, I am an ER nurse who have long time working in int'l hospital and be able to communicate well in English. If you are foreigner living in HCMC and looking for a nursing service at home or an escort nurse for your travel in Viet Nam in case ... Read More
hospital in HCMC by AndrewDao
hello lovers, Anyone can recommend a good hospital in HCMC? Cheers, Andrew
Hi all, It is truly that if you are foreigner and you need a medical service in int's clinic / hospital, I am quite sure that they will ask you for deposit except they get a warrantee from Insureance for payment. Let's check with FMC or ISOS..all ... Read More
LOOKING FOR VIETNAMESE TEACHER by maximus0760
I am looking for Vietnamese language tuition, preferably twice a week, at my place in Phan Huy Ich (Go Vap). If interested, please contact me by email or on this number: 01263745154 Please state clearly: - your hourly fee; - your availability to ...
I am looking for Vietnamese language tuition, preferably twice a week, at my place in Phan Huy Ich (Go Vap). If interested, please contact me by email or on this number: 01263745154 Please state clearly: - your hourly fee; - your availability to ... Read More