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MarkinNam

mark stutley

@MarkinNam

ViP

Australian looking for information about Vietnam

Forum posts

1084

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23

About me

Australian

Lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Speaks english very little japanesse,trying to learn viet

Registration: 19 May 2013

About

I'm an Australian in love with Viet Nam and looking to move there, I have worked in many jobs, retail sales, mining, brewery, trucking, video manufacture,turf maintenance, horticulture, lower management and have an "out of the box" way of looking at life
Interests: good food, , cooking what i eat meeting new cultures

Occupation

I am Retired.

My expat journey

australiathailandsingaporevietnamaustraliavietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Mostly volunteering with intention to explore Viet Nam when free time allows also to find a lady to settle down with.
Retired
Everything
Rubbish, scooters on foot parh.

Bangkok, Australia

Bangkok, Australia

travel
the food,people,getting over culture shock
prostitution

Saigon, Vietnam

Feb 2013 - Mar 2013

Saigon, Vietnam

recon to find best place to return to live
horticulturist
the people and the food
filth in the streets

Singapore, Singapore

Oct 1992 - Nov 1992

Singapore, Singapore

tourist , loved it ,and still do , so clean!!
tourist, not occupation
the people and sights

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Oct 1992 - Nov 1992

Chiang Mai, Thailand

tourist
markets and people
dogs

Perth, Australia

Apr 1978 - May 1978

Perth, Australia

sales person with Myer
sales
go go go
work

Activity

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MarkinNam replied to a thread
15 hours ago
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Accommodation by MarkinNam

Hi, I'm in Sai Gon now and looking around. is there any apps you recommend, preferably in English ? I have Cho Tot but would like more access. District 7 is my preferred but prices are rocketing. My friend is pushing me toward Thu Duc. I am looking ...

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Does anyone know a rental site which doesn't use fish eye lens for photos and presents a real perspective of apartment. Im looking in D7. Thanks Read More

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MarkinNam replied to a thread
2 days ago
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Best place to buy furniture and appliances by yttocs

Now that I have a place, I need to buy some appliances and furniture. I'm pretty set on TNH Co. for the appliances, but how about furniture ̣(bamboo preferred)? Any suggestions appreciated.

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@yttocs Area ????, Read More

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MarkinNam replied to a thread
2 days ago
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Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC

***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...

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@OceanBeach92107 The pre arrival seems to be having some issues in its infancy. I tried filling it out about 6 times, eventually gave up. Ken duong it seems , despite all his rantings has not gone through the system. I got to the immigration ... Read More

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ATO (Australian Tax Office ) by MarkinNam

To Australian members, can you shed some light on the ato's requirements for us before moving to Viet Nam. How you have set things up. Pm me if you wish. Thanks.

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@MarkinNam It's a mine field. Read More

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Aussie looking to re locate for retirement by Deanoroger64

G'day all As the title suggests, I'm looking at the possibility of retirement in Vietnam in 4 years and would appreciate all the advice I can get. I understand there is no retirement visa as such and I don't intend to work. There seems to be mixed ...

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@Deanoroger64 Don't let your little head control you..DANGER DANGER WILL ROBINSON. Read More

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Aussie looking to re locate for retirement by Deanoroger64

G'day all As the title suggests, I'm looking at the possibility of retirement in Vietnam in 4 years and would appreciate all the advice I can get. I understand there is no retirement visa as such and I don't intend to work. There seems to be mixed ...

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@OceanBeach92107 Im booked for airbnb this time but no more,, bookings become NON REFUNDABLE as soon as they get ur money. Read More

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Aussie looking to re locate for retirement by Deanoroger64

G'day all As the title suggests, I'm looking at the possibility of retirement in Vietnam in 4 years and would appreciate all the advice I can get. I understand there is no retirement visa as such and I don't intend to work. There seems to be mixed ...

MarkinNam

@Deanoroger64 After 183 days out of Oz the ato will deem you have sold everything and smack CGT on it all except your super( a non tradable asset) your tax on interest will start from $1 no free threshold. Medicare levy will go " big deal " check ... Read More

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MarkinNam replied to a thread
2 months ago
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Steps to obtain an Investor TRC (Temporary Residence Card) in Vietnam by charmavietnam

Steps to obtain an Investor TRC (Temporary Residence Card) in Vietnam -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To apply for an investor TRC, applicant need a DT visa. If you apply for ...

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@charmavietnam Not many understand the abbreviations. Read More

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MarkinNam replied to a thread
2 months ago
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ATO (Australian Tax Office ) by MarkinNam

To Australian members, can you shed some light on the ato's requirements for us before moving to Viet Nam. How you have set things up. Pm me if you wish. Thanks.

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@MarkinNam I phoned the ATO and got situation specific guidance. Read More

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MarkinNam replied to a thread
2 months ago
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ATO (Australian Tax Office ) by MarkinNam

To Australian members, can you shed some light on the ato's requirements for us before moving to Viet Nam. How you have set things up. Pm me if you wish. Thanks.

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@MarkinNam https://youtu.be/VWFuvr6GA2w?si=RdzQ6bYkDBHZA7bu Read More

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MarkinNam replied to a thread
2 months ago
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ATO (Australian Tax Office ) by MarkinNam

To Australian members, can you shed some light on the ato's requirements for us before moving to Viet Nam. How you have set things up. Pm me if you wish. Thanks.

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@MarkinNam If you follow the links it gets a bit scary. Read More

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MarkinNam replied to a thread
2 months ago
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ATO (Australian Tax Office ) by MarkinNam

To Australian members, can you shed some light on the ato's requirements for us before moving to Viet Nam. How you have set things up. Pm me if you wish. Thanks.

MarkinNam

https://www.ato.gov.au/individuals-and-families/coming-to-australia-or-going-overseas/living-overseas-and-remaining-an-australian-tax-resident Read More

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MarkinNam replied to a thread
2 months ago
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ATO (Australian Tax Office ) by MarkinNam

To Australian members, can you shed some light on the ato's requirements for us before moving to Viet Nam. How you have set things up. Pm me if you wish. Thanks.

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@MarkinNam I'm finding a nightmare, please help. Read More

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MarkinNam replied to a thread
2 months ago
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Opening bank account with HSBC by MarkinNam

HSBC bank operate in Australia and I'm wanting to open an account in Vietnam. Has anyone had experience in opening an account with this bank, ie open an account in Australia and being able to open a connected account in Vietnam.  Other question ...

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@MarkinNam Hsbc are a pain in the but, at least their website is. Got as far as them sending a link to verify myself and kept getting " You need to open in a different browser " tried 3 but no joy,,, yet. Read More

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MarkinNam replied to a thread
2 months ago
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Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC

***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...

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@Aidan in HCMC https://prearrival.immigration.gov.vn/ Read More