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Andrew Frechtman

@doctorgroove

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Lives in Las Vegas NV

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Registration: 12 March 2015

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Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
3 years ago
Overweight Unicorn

Vaccines for expats by Overweight Unicorn

Does anyone have information on the possibility of expats receiving the vaccine in country once it becomes *readily available. It would seem impossible to go back to the UK and return once fully inoculated (currently 12 weeks between jabs) as the ...

Andrew Frechtman

Why not check with your respective Embassies and see if they are providing the Vaccination to their expat citizens? Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
3 years ago
franckisted

Best health care city in SE Asia? need opinion from people. by franckisted

Hello, I would like to request a bit of your help, Im currently thinking about moving next year in SE Asia but i need a city with Health Care access, and a good one as im thinking about taking my parents with me also. I was thinking of Ho Chi ...

Andrew Frechtman

How about Chiang Mai? Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
3 years ago
MarkinNam

Viet / Australian relations and visa application / duration by MarkinNam

Is anyone hearing news of changes in the offering regarding these points

Andrew Frechtman

??? The cost of the insurance premium is $2000, or the amount of the coverage is $2000? Enquiring minds need to know... Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
4 years ago
Zubairali004

How can i move to Saigon Vietnam? by Zubairali004

Hi all. I'm Ali Zubair from Pakistan. I'm 42 years old single. My education status is B.A. I want to move Saigon Vietnam. Anyone there help me ??

Andrew Frechtman

Right now almost nobody is being allowed into Vietnam, unless they have a skillset that is in extremely high demand and there aren't enough in the native population, or they are high value business investors. I doubt the government will change ... Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
5 years ago
Derek Severin

Drums practice by Derek Severin

Hello, I'm living in Saigon, and would like to occasionally play drums in a practice room or studio. Does anyone know where I can do that around here? There is Nyoko Music studio in D1. Do you know of any other ones? I'm left-handed, so ...

Andrew Frechtman

Check out Musicology in Thao Dien. They have a practice/lesson room that they rent out in prepaid 10 hour blocks. It has a decent kit, and there's also a jam session on Sunday. Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
5 years ago
ExpaticoNT

Electrician/Contractor in Nha Trang by ExpaticoNT

Hello everyone. I am looking for an electrician to rewire my house (USA 110v etc.) and do some electric work around the house. Preferably someone from a reputable contractor of some kind.. Bonus (for the contractor) if the person speaks some ...

Andrew Frechtman

Bad idea, unless you are planning to burn your house down... Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove created a thread
5 years ago

Are there any chiropractors in HCMC?

I'm looking for a good, preferably western trained chiropractor in D7, preferably, or D1,D4 or D3. What is the typical fee? Thanks Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
5 years ago
Harry5568

Vietnam blackist by Harry5568

Hello All, I am in a precarious situation here. I have a job offer in vietnam. But the immigration is playing hard. I applied for a visa initially online but was refused by 3 agents. Then, i approached VN embassy in India, and they also refused, ...

Andrew Frechtman

It is entirely possible that someone with the same or similar name has been blacklisted, and the Vietnamese government isn't bothering to do the necessary due diligence. You will have to push back by providing more identifying about yourself... Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
6 years ago
lord enki

visa over stay by lord enki

what is the penalty for overstaying a tourist visa in Viet Nam?

Andrew Frechtman

Death Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
6 years ago
elkski

How hard for Vietnamese Woman to get a tourist visa to USA by elkski

just wondering what is considered the requirements for a woman to get a tourist visa to the USA. I imagine there is word on the street such as Minimum savings Job stability Perhaps land or house ownership Past travel history Age Children or not

Andrew Frechtman

Best source of information on this: The US Embassy in Hanoi or the US Consulate in HCMC. Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
7 years ago
tedlange

Any musicians in Chiang Mai??? by tedlange

Hey There, I plan to be living in Chiang Mai no later than Jan 2017. I currently have a full studio in my house for writing and recording music. I am interested to know if there are any current expats looking to start a band. I might sell some of ...

Andrew Frechtman

Hey all! I am a mature (61y.o.) semi retired credentialed professional drummer, currently living in Las Vegas. I am considering moving to either Chiang Mai or Saigon/HoChiMinh City. Is it possible to earn enough income to live on playing music ... Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
8 years ago
Hazyeyes95

Aspiring musician from the UK planning to move to New York by Hazyeyes95

Hi, I'm Scott. I'm 21 years old and I am a Guitar player. I am not professional at the moment, but I want to move to New York and persue a career in performing and recording music. What I want to know is what would be required for me to go ...

Andrew Frechtman

Look into working in the Middle East or Asia in a top-40 type cover band or working on cruise ships. If your reading is strong, you can stay employed on ships for as long as you like...One of the benefits of working on ships (in addition to being ... Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
8 years ago
Hazyeyes95

Aspiring musician from the UK planning to move to New York by Hazyeyes95

Hi, I'm Scott. I'm 21 years old and I am a Guitar player. I am not professional at the moment, but I want to move to New York and persue a career in performing and recording music. What I want to know is what would be required for me to go ...

Andrew Frechtman

Look into working in the Middle East or Asia in a top-40 type cover band or working on cruise ships. If your reading is strong, you can stay employed on ships for as long as you like... Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
8 years ago
Hazyeyes95

Aspiring musician from the UK planning to move to New York by Hazyeyes95

Hi, I'm Scott. I'm 21 years old and I am a Guitar player. I am not professional at the moment, but I want to move to New York and persue a career in performing and recording music. What I want to know is what would be required for me to go ...

Andrew Frechtman

New York is a highly energized, dynamic and vibrant music scene, but it is cutthroat competitive as well. I would suggest that you go to school to "up your game" so to speak, then get two or three years of real world experience with a ... Read More

Andrew Frechtman
doctorgroove replied to a thread
8 years ago
reds_196

Visa to Vietnam from America! !! Is it true? by reds_196

I know Vietnam laws change very frequently, I would like to visit Vietnam in December but I'm looking online for a reliable source to apply for visa on arrival, can anyone recommend a good website? I saw they no longer give 1, 3 or 6 months visa ...

Andrew Frechtman

Once the visa expires after 12 months, can it be renewed locally, or does one have leave the country and apply for a new one? Read More