Julian
@joolsd
English expat in China
Forum posts
40
Contacts
31
About me
English
Lives in Suzhou, Jiangsu Sheng
Speaks English
Registration: 14 March 2013
Private Tutoring
Hi, Where would you find people looking for private tutors in Phnom Penh? Read More
Chinese Embassy Hong Kong
Hi all, Quick question, anyone know the embassy opening times over the national holiday? So from 1st Oct to 6th Oct? Also will they give me a 60-90 day L visa with an invitation letter? I have proof of place to stay, flight ticket, passport and ... Read More
Moving to Suzhou
Hi, Let me introduce myself. My name is Julian and I'm from Derbyshire in the UK, although I spent most of my years, university and working in Brighton on the south coast. I have been teaching now for 14 to 15 years in many different ... Read More
Any suggestions on obtaining a job teaching English? by usexpat70
My husband and I are ready to move to Cambodia when his work contract ends this September. I have started to contact recruitment agencies and replied to a few job posts on here. Do you guys ave any other suggestions for me? Also, my husband is ...
All the schools and many agents will post in the Facebook groups. I think there are about five decent teaching job groups and you'll find plenty of ads for teachers. This will also be helpful I think, here's a list of most of the schools ... Read More
Accommodation and Prices
I find it amusing how, on this forum platform and many others, agents in particular seem to think all expats are loaded. (yes I know it's common) Not all all of us, in fact many of us can not afford $600 to $1000 a month rent!! So instead of ... Read More
how to make money in Cambodia by buckshot
I am moving to Cambodia in late October. i am trying to come up with ideas. for business or way to make money in cambodia. any ideas. I am open to living anywhere in cambodia. buckshot
Where are the internation schools? Can you give me a few names please? Thanks Read More
how to make money in Cambodia by buckshot
I am moving to Cambodia in late October. i am trying to come up with ideas. for business or way to make money in cambodia. any ideas. I am open to living anywhere in cambodia. buckshot
Interesting thread and a few creative ideas. I am not sure if it is at all profitable but I was told about this teacher who quit his job to start a chicken farm. Breeding and farming animals for produce might be an idea. Also breeding dogs as they ... Read More
Cambodian Lawyer's
Hi, can anyone recommend a local Cambodian Lawyer. Are there any lawyers that work to genuinely help people? It's a silly question I know but any lawyer that see's my white face immediately doubles the price. Does anyone know an honest ... Read More
getting married with cambodian girl by adry73
hello to everybody.. my girlfriend and me decided to get married and we are considering the easier way to do all the documents.. the new law for marriage in cambodia says that many documents have to be prepared if a foreigner wants to get married ...
HI, Yes we got everything done in Bangkok except getting the marriage document. Cambodians are only allowed two weeks. By the time we had arranged my appointments and affirmation to marry got that translated then couldn't find anyone to ... Read More
Looking for quite short term stay. by joolsd
Hi, My partner and our 12yr old daughter are moving to Thailand from Vietnam. This will only be short term as we are planning on getting married. After we are married we plan to go to UAE as I have had several job offers and they require a marriage ...
Anyone tell me where the quieter areas are in Bangkok, away from the bars and tourist areas? Or if you have any links for apartments, hotels, etc. Thanks Read More
Looking for quite short term stay.
Hi, My partner and our 12yr old daughter are moving to Thailand from Vietnam. This will only be short term as we are planning on getting married. After we are married we plan to go to UAE as I have had several job offers and they require a marriage ... Read More
getting married with cambodian girl by adry73
hello to everybody.. my girlfriend and me decided to get married and we are considering the easier way to do all the documents.. the new law for marriage in cambodia says that many documents have to be prepared if a foreigner wants to get married ...
Hi, Update on affirmation to marry doc. The Chief of commune in Cambodia signed and stamped the affirmation to marry document for $40. He charged more than the usual $10 because I wasn't there and he had no ID of mine. So we can now go to ... Read More
Where can I get the Affirmation of Freedom to Marry Document? by joolsd
Hi, with a little help from lady luck, my partner of eleven years and I will be getting married in Thailand next month. We only require one document which she has gone to get. The affirmation of freedom to marry document can be obtained from the ...
Hi, thanks JoeKhmer, Ok but I did read on Max's threads about getting married to Cambodians, and the Cambodian embassy in Bangkok would not issue the Affirmation to Marry document so that is why she has gone to Cambodia to get it. What I ... Read More
Where can I get the Affirmation of Freedom to Marry Document?
Hi, with a little help from lady luck, my partner of eleven years and I will be getting married in Thailand next month. We only require one document which she has gone to get. The affirmation of freedom to marry document can be obtained from the ... Read More
getting married with cambodian girl by adry73
hello to everybody.. my girlfriend and me decided to get married and we are considering the easier way to do all the documents.. the new law for marriage in cambodia says that many documents have to be prepared if a foreigner wants to get married ...
Hi, my girlfriend has gone to Cambodia to where she was born. She is going to see the Chief of Commune and ask for the "Affirmation to marry document" does she need to fill this form in there and get it signed and can this guy do that for ... Read More
getting married with cambodian girl by adry73
hello to everybody.. my girlfriend and me decided to get married and we are considering the easier way to do all the documents.. the new law for marriage in cambodia says that many documents have to be prepared if a foreigner wants to get married ...
I am planning on marrying my Cambodian girlfriend in Thailand. I am English and we have been together for eleven years now. I have all my documents apart from the “affirmation of freedom to marry document” I can get mine in Bangkok but ... Read More
Getting Married in Bangkok by joolsd
S̄wạs̄dī, I searched but couldn't find a thread for this topic. I plan on getting married in Bangkok as soon as I possibly can. I am from the UK and my partner is Cambodian. We have been together for over ten years now and ...
I have been planning on marrying my Cambodian girlfriend in Thailand. I am English and we have been together for eleven years now. We now have all my documents apart from the “affirmation of freedom to marry document” I can get mine in ... Read More
Getting Married in Bangkok by joolsd
S̄wạs̄dī, I searched but couldn't find a thread for this topic. I plan on getting married in Bangkok as soon as I possibly can. I am from the UK and my partner is Cambodian. We have been together for over ten years now and ...
Straydog, thanks for your info, much appreciated. My partner is 30yrs old and has a full passport. Will she need a birth certificate. I am not sure if they ask for this in Thailand as they do in other places. Best Regards Read More
Getting Married in Bangkok
S̄wạs̄dī, I searched but couldn't find a thread for this topic. I plan on getting married in Bangkok as soon as I possibly can. I am from the UK and my partner is Cambodian. We have been together for over ten years now and ... Read More
Fashion photogapher, videographer, stylists, hair and make up wanted! by Netsai
Hi, I am the owner a small maternity business in the UK, travelling to Ho Chi Minh to at the end of this month. I am looking for an entire crew of photographers and videographers hair and make-up artists and pregnant models for my photoshoot. We ...
Hi, Could you please send more info. I would be very willing to shoot some video for you. Web Site:dv-eye.com Also find us on Facebook. I'm working PT so I would like to know your schedule and be able to shoot when required. ... Read More
I want to buy a used moto/scooter by mrdavidkross
I'd like to pay around $300 USD. I'm not picky on the brand, just that it's in decent shape. David
Go along Bui Vien, up towards Go 2 Bar, cross over De Tham and on the right hand side is a very small shed type garage. The guys who own the place are brothers and have been dealing with expats for years and they do some great deals. I have bought ... Read More
part-time ESL teachers wanted by Iris Ho
Hello everyone, i'm now working at a language school named American Academy and i'm looking for ESL teachers who have work permit to join our upcoming project - The FCE (This project is about teaching local Vietnamese English teacher to achieve ...
Hi Iris, I have a busy week ahead but I can come and see you possibly on Wednesday from 12pm or Friday from 11am. Regards Julian Read More
part-time ESL teachers wanted by Iris Ho
Hello everyone, i'm now working at a language school named American Academy and i'm looking for ESL teachers who have work permit to join our upcoming project - The FCE (This project is about teaching local Vietnamese English teacher to achieve ...
Hi, As a native speaker from England, I am looking for a new challenging position and direction in my working life. I enjoy working with a team, and also work well as an individual who is adaptable and flexible. I believe that I have the ... Read More
Mexican food by Jquinoq
:joking: Any good Mexican food places in HCM? :/
If your looking for quick street Mexican food then you should try THE BURRITO REVOLUTION @ 126 Bui Vuen Q1 HCMC Quick tasty burritos with lovely Australian beef for 75,000 they're also selling beers.. Read More
HOUSE HUNTING by joolsd
My friends and I are looking for a private house to rent, by private I mean that the owner does not live there. At the moment we are living in Dien Bien Phu St, Dist 10 and would like to stay in this area as it is very convenient. Although we will ...
Hi David, We recently just missed out on a three bed house, one bedroom was very small but no problem. It had a terrace and a rooftop garden, very local although there was no furniture. This was in dist 10, Dien Bien Phu. The agreement was ... Read More
HOUSE HUNTING
My friends and I are looking for a private house to rent, by private I mean that the owner does not live there. At the moment we are living in Dien Bien Phu St, Dist 10 and would like to stay in this area as it is very convenient. Although we will ... Read More
English teaching jobs in Hoi An by kikishaw
Hi guys, I have been travelling around Asia in hope to find a place I like enough to settle down and teach, and despite my initial wariness for Vietnam, I have fallen for Hoi An. I will have a EFL qualification within the month, I have previous ...
Hi, Im also interested in teaching in Hoi An, I did find a school called Green Leaves (not sure about the name, so do a search) but they are based in Hoi An. Any more links appreciated. Jools Read More
Passport at British Embassy Phnom Penh
Hi, my passport is full, can anyone tell me if I can apply for a new one from Brit Embassy in PP? How long does it take? How much is it etc.. Any advice much appreciated.. Read More
Criminal background check for teaching by yttocs
Hey guys, Regarding a criminal background check for teaching, are there any specific forms or level - state, federal? Thanks.
Get a family member to send you from back home. No hassle. Read More
overstay time frame.. by joolsd
Hi, been here over a year now but my work didn't inform me that my visa was up for renewal, they usually do, but should have checked it myself anyways. So I was told that if your a week or a month over, it's the same fine as up to three months, ...
Well thanks for the extremely friendly and helpful replies.? I have now paid for a new visa. Thank you kindly.. Read More
overstay time frame..
Hi, been here over a year now but my work didn't inform me that my visa was up for renewal, they usually do, but should have checked it myself anyways. So I was told that if your a week or a month over, it's the same fine as up to three months, ... Read More
Hoi An
OK, Da Nang is a short drive from Hoi An? But I'm only interested in Hoi An. Read More
Hoi An
Hi, does anyone know of any language schools in Hoi An? I know Nah Trang is only a short drive away but I'm only searching for info about Hoi An. I can only find the Green Kindergarden International school listed there. Thx Read More