SimonEPB
Vietnamese citizen
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About me
Vietnamese
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English, French (v rusty), Vietnamese (enough to confuse native speakers)
Registration: 28 August 2013
Just accepted an offer for work in HCMC by AlexWKBA
Hi All,Just accepted an offer for work in HCMC yesterday and will be moving in the next few weeks to HCMC. Will be regionally responsible so a lot of travels.I have been to Vietnam before but never lived there though I have lived in Bangkok, Kuala ...
Hi AlexSherwood are good. Your key decision is whether to go for the expat enclave - Thao Dien or to opt for the local expeiencen of Q1, Q3 or areas like Pham Vhiet Chan (Binh Thanh).Q1 is perpetual traffic.Thao Dien Floods.PVC is my suggestion for ... Read More
A new visa - Is this real ? by MarkinNam
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr5r3OsziH0 Is this a joke or for real,,,,,,,,,Maybe.
@OceanBeach92107 Exactly! Read More
Quality dentist in HCMC, who is not rip off? by narcrepellant2525
Anybody have experience with such professional here?
@DirtyPierre Hi Pierre. May I please have contact details for your dentist. Best Simon Read More
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 ...
I live here under a spouse visa and run debit and credit cards from my home country. When the dong is weak I bring some cash in from my home country and convert it to dong and use it here to live on. I minimise card use that way. I had accounts ... Read More
[Ask] Affordable gym around district 1 and 3 by Nesinesines
Hello! I am moving to Saigon in the beginning of January. While trying to find a job I would like to do some exercise in town. Do you have any recommendation for affordable gym? Your help is much appreciated! Best, Ines
Try CandN gym and yoga studio in the ILA building in Phan Xich Long. 386 I think is the number, near crossroad of Phan Dang Luu. Aircon, modern equipment and around 650,000 per month I recall. Read More
Which karaoke place is with many English songs? by Nedd
I see Karaoke activity is very popular here. I had chance to go only one time before, but I saw English songs list is very narrow (and mostly very unknown songs instead of many great hits) I want to explore some more Karaoke places by myself for ...
I know nice or n nice in phan xich long. Great facilities. Huge range of songs western and local. Cold beer. Most of all, the food was excellent. Read More
Tourism in vietnam by Allanmta
Hello, The news shows that tourism has been on the decline for the past few years. The main cause of the of the decline in tourism appears to be : - visa application complication and cost - petty crime against tourists - high accommodation costs ...
This is what we would call a first world "problem" but it's on topic. My family just came home after three days at a resort hotel in Ho Tram. We had a great time. The beach was fine and the swimming pool complex was fantastic for the ... Read More
BUYING APARTMENT IN HCM by noah83
Hi guys, Just to check, is this a good time to buy apartment now? Any input will be much appreciated. =) -noah
If you need a place to live then trying to time the market does not really work. The market here is not crazy. You can get value for your dollar. Are you bringing US dollars? Your exchange rate is probably good now. I live near Phan Xich Long. It is ... Read More
Best place to buy iPhone 6 in HCMC by MiaElizaga
Hey guys! Can someone please recommend a good place to buy iPhone 6 in HCMC? I'm trying to have some sort of canvassing as to where I should buy. My budget is around 15 to 17 million vnd. And I'm really hoping I could get some ...
The shop I trust is Thanh Apple. His wife Diem speaks English. 0906306999 0938800263 114 Dinh Tien Hoang Binh Thanh. Its outside the tourist zones so prices are fair. Thanh can fix any Apple mobile products - he trained at a large local phone ... Read More
3 month extension - Anyone know the latest on this shameful farce??? by SiCoTic
Excuse my tone, I just find it frustrating that this great country, and my home for nearly 10 years, has become more ridiculous and patently corrupt, which makes this place look like some backward, banana republic,and the visa policy is exactly the ...
I inquired about citizenship or a residency with a sensible Immigration person recently. He told me to not count on it ir forget it. An increase in foreigners landing here to find wife's etc esp Indian and African men. Some months back he said ... Read More
Gym suggestions
A little outside district 1 - C&N gym and yoga in the ILA building in PXL, Phu Nhuan. Very modern machines and not expensive. Read More
how much is iPhone 6 & 6+? by kattie1120
Can someone give me an idea how much is iPhone 6 & 6+ in Vietnam? Are there apple stores in HCMC?
I bought a used 5S 16 Gb gold (unmarked) for 8 MVND from a shop my bro in law owns that sells repairs and reconditions Apple iphones, ipads and mini ipads old and new Your price sounds right to me. You have to watch where you go because internal ... Read More
Foreigner Taxation Status
Its days in country working ir not. If you go online Ernst and Young and Proce Waterhouse Coopers have pretty clear country taxation guides from memory. Cheers Read More
Foreigner Taxation Status
Late response but I thought 183 days in a year triggered residency for tax purposes. Read More
Honda SH 150i Made in Vietnam - Exhaust Upgrade RSVP by smaingot
Hello to all, I recently moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand from Vancouver, Canada. I just purchased a 2013 Honda Sh 150i that was made in Vietnam. I am looking to upgrade the exhaust to Akrapovic, Yoshimura, Two Brothers, or anything else that will ...
Hi Steve, Its no 56 Trang Quang Khai. Hive of activity. I saw Arrow systems. Didnt find an English speaker. I can ask my brother in law to get some quotes. He put an Akrapovic on his Yamaha. Do you have a preference brand wise for your Sh? Tyres - ... Read More
Honda SH 150i Made in Vietnam - Exhaust Upgrade RSVP by smaingot
Hello to all, I recently moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand from Vancouver, Canada. I just purchased a 2013 Honda Sh 150i that was made in Vietnam. I am looking to upgrade the exhaust to Akrapovic, Yoshimura, Two Brothers, or anything else that will ...
Hi, Im in HCMC. I know a string of shops in Trang Quang Khai (off Hai Ba Trung) hat run kit and mods on Honda and Yamaha scooters. Passing buy, I saw Rizoma kit and some of the bikes looked very trick. I need to get some real brakes fitted to our ... Read More
Is it safe to keep Vietnam Dong? by pakhai
Hi all I from SG and i been staying in DN for 2 yrs. I have converted my SGD450,000 into vietnamese dong to make some interest from the bank and now thinking of tt more SGD over to Vietnam. Any advise, is it safe to keep all my cash in ...
This is a perennial question with no perfect answer. I think the trick is to keep a balanced mix of currencies at hand. I have moved into Dong over 18 months and my home currencies A$ and S$ have weakened in this time so I made gains on Dong in the ... Read More
Vietnamese wife? by bta87
I realize this is a very subjective question, but are what are the experiences of the men on here that are married to VN brides? Question #2) What should I look out for. I've heard some real horor stories. Mind you I'm 63, have money and girls are ...
Don, Your experience and comments synch absolutely 100% with mine. I'm6 years married and one child. Marrying a Vietnamese girl, I believe carries scarcely more "risk" than marrying in one's own country or culture. The laser focus on cost of ... Read More
Dangers of Sleeper bus travel in Vietnam by DirtyPierre
The bus caught fire, passengers were burned alive Indian police said on 30.10 morning, 44 passengers were burnt alive when a bus caught fire in Mahabubnagar District, Andhra Pradesh. this just happened in India but it happens here in Vietnam, just ...
Bus Travel in Vietnam is a great way to die prematurely. Tried it once, HCMC to Da Nang return. The night run up was calm enough. on the return (daytime) leg, the bus fell behind schedule and we endured two hours of daredevil traffic tag with ... Read More
Vietnamese Health Insurance by turi65
Greetings from a new member. I am going to Vietnam in a month for about a year and was wondering if it's necessary to get health insurance - I've heard most medical costs are very reasonable there. I will be based first in Hoi An and then in Ha Noi ...
I carry regional heath insurance through Liberty - office in Kumho Centre HCMC- at about 40-60% less than comparative civer done in Australia or Singapore. it covers International SOS in case of trauma/emergency. Worth a look. Read More
Match making question by gatorade
First off, I'd like to say that this is a great community with many interesting topics I'd like to ask the community to see based off your personal knowledge and experience, do you know if there are any matchmaking service, meetups, or ...
not the kind of looks they are talking about, I suspect. Read More
A moment of silence for Wayne by Tran Hung Dao
A moment of silence for our fellow countryman(if you're American)/expat/teacher. [img]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_S3bjhfYpMg8/TEOxIIsZ4SI/AAAAAAAAB9w/hv73oClZGdU/s320/a+moment+of+silence.jpg[/img] Mr. Wayne Madison, may you rest in peace. ...
M-in-Law - black holes of cash :-) Read More
A moment of silence for Wayne by Tran Hung Dao
A moment of silence for our fellow countryman(if you're American)/expat/teacher. [img]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_S3bjhfYpMg8/TEOxIIsZ4SI/AAAAAAAAB9w/hv73oClZGdU/s320/a+moment+of+silence.jpg[/img] Mr. Wayne Madison, may you rest in peace. ...
I dont get it with the local Police. They have never pulled me over. In fact, I get the impression they avoid eye contact. But 3 times when I am pillion with my Vietnamese wife riding, we have been pulled over without justification for a (fund ... Read More
A moment of silence for Wayne by Tran Hung Dao
A moment of silence for our fellow countryman(if you're American)/expat/teacher. [img]http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_S3bjhfYpMg8/TEOxIIsZ4SI/AAAAAAAAB9w/hv73oClZGdU/s320/a+moment+of+silence.jpg[/img] Mr. Wayne Madison, may you rest in peace. ...
Rest in Peace. Sincere condolences to his family and friends. Read More
5 Year Visa Waiver - Get it outside Vietnam by RayG
If you marry a Vietnamese national you are eligible for what is called a 5 Year Visa Waiver. It allows you to have an unlimited number of 90 day visits to Vietnam over the course of 5 years. I was warned that some people had had trouble getting ...
that is wisdom. Thank you. I wish I had read your post years earlier :-) Read More
Hi all, by thaonguyen1990
I come from Khanh Hoa province, but now I live and work in Ho Chi Minh city. While I'm looking for a part-time job, I find this site, I think it's so exciting, and helpful for me to improve my Eng. Nice to meet everyone. Hope to make friend with ...
Hi, Welcome and good luck in your job. Does your job require you speak English a lot or mainly Vietnamese? simon Read More
Hi all, by thaonguyen1990
I come from Khanh Hoa province, but now I live and work in Ho Chi Minh city. While I'm looking for a part-time job, I find this site, I think it's so exciting, and helpful for me to improve my Eng. Nice to meet everyone. Hope to make friend with ...
Hi, I think everyone on this site is very busy! Does your job require you speak English a lot or mainly Vietnamese? simon Read More
Larger Motorbike Rental by theho84
Does anyone know you can rent larger motorbikes of 250 cc and up in Ho Chi Minh. Or any places that would rent out enduro bikes. In Hanoi it fairly simple to rent one in the old quarter. In Saigon, it seems fairly impossible.
Thanks, Citysym. Cause for caution. I will let you know if I find anything helpful. cheers S Read More
Larger Motorbike Rental by theho84
Does anyone know you can rent larger motorbikes of 250 cc and up in Ho Chi Minh. Or any places that would rent out enduro bikes. In Hanoi it fairly simple to rent one in the old quarter. In Saigon, it seems fairly impossible.
Hi Citysim, Saw your reference to larger bikes. Do you know possibly anything about licence restriction or police practice on use of larger bikes in Vietnam? i am on a 150 but want to get a larger bike for trips to Cambodia, Thailand ... Read More