snake77
English expat in Vietnam
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Speaks German, English, some French, undertsand some Vietnamese
Registration: 13 March 2012
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Looking for Room in HCMC by ushfuhg
Budget is around 2.5 million a month. Can share room in house or self contained, anything considered. Cooking area required if not in room . Any area within 10 km of D1 ok. Wheres the best place to look. Vietnamese sites are ok too. Thanks
Budget is around 2.5 million a month. Can share room in house or self contained, anything considered. Cooking area required if not in room . Any area within 10 km of D1 ok. Wheres the best place to look. Vietnamese sites are ok too. Thanks - ... Read More
IT Jobs in Vietnam for foreigners by Serjo Ivanov
Hey guys,I am an experienced software developer with a focus on Front End development (React.js / Next.js / MERN). With over 8 years of experience in commercial and enterprise software (web) development, I previously lived in Vietnam for 4 years ...
@Serjo Ivanov regarding IT Jobs, in the last years there had been some waves of new vietnamese bechalors in IT and the market is a bit saturated. - @ajaironI fully agree, I made the same observation and while I'm not familiar with IT at all, in our ... Read More
UK Passport by Dartanz
Greetings, is it possible to track UK passport renewal application using GWF number from Vietnam? If yes, please share link. Thank you in advance.
Greetings, is it possible to track UK passport renewal application using GWF number from Vietnam? If yes, please share link. Thank you in advance. - @Dartanz Hi,Not sure I fully understood your question. In case you're asking if you're able to track ... Read More
Recent Motorcycle Taxi Ride by Lennerd
At the risk of plagiarism, I tell the story of a recent motorcycle taxi ride:Pulls into traffic without looking. Check. 鈽戯笍Turns left after pulling into intersection on a red light. 鈽戯笍Runs multiple red lights. ...
@OceanBeach92107 There was nothing unsatisfactory about the service and it was the 5th or 6th time using the same driver. 馃ぃ - @Lennerd So your first post wasn't a complaint after all, or you mean, after the 5th or the 6th, that was the ... Read More
Motorbikes and crime by Dannyroc3
So we have moved into a new place with both a roll-up door and a passage door next to it.Last night my GF was worried that we did not bring the bike in the house.It seems unlikely anyone would go to such lengths to steal her Motorbike. Is she right ...
Locked Honda Air Blade gone in 6 seconds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb2pVlcTmkwDepends on where you live or the area your home is located at, as well as what type of bike, ALL locals I know would NEVER park their bikes outside like you ... Read More
Bird Flu H5N1 In Vietnam Zoos by Aidan in HCMC
Deadly bird flu strain H5N1 kills dozensof captive tigers in Vietnam zoos----------------------------------------------------------------------"Two Vietnamese zoos have lost 47 tigers, three lions and a panther after they contracted bird flu. ...
I also first heard about it from one of the VN outlets, not sure if, but I think was when I tried to find what the local media had to report about the conflict in the middle east after the Mullahs fired a few balistic rockets after the Hizballah ... Read More
Work permit medical check by Jack2024
Hello everyone,I hope this message finds you well.I'm HIV positive. I was accepted as an English teacher in Vietnam, and I will be traveling next month.I would like to know if my medical condition will affect my work permit.Thanks in advance.
Firstly, sorry to hear abt your condition, hope you're doing well!I can't say this for sure, and I'm also not HIV positive and also do not enjoy sustances. But when speaking of narcotics, I know of more than one case where a heavy, daily weed smoker ... Read More
In-laws family to keep asking for gifts when they never give any by ashtray9
I'm a foreigner son-in-law, my parent-in-laws are very wealthy, with a lot of properties, just in rents that bring them more than 4/5 times more than what I earn. Now every time I travel, I bring gifts for the entire family, fancy bags for ...
What to say, hmmmMaybe1. Your fault to start off with setting the benchmarks (fancy, super expensive gifts). 2. Best to be honest and either tell them or if there's a language barrier, at least tell your wife that you cannot afford such expenses ... Read More
First trip to Vietnam 8/24 by Dannyroc3
I plan to go to Vietnam in the next few weeks.The long and short of it is- I have never been to an Asian country and I am not worried but as a noviceI feel less confident than when I have traveled in other places due to language and culture.I first ...
@ OP,Just my bit to add, while it is also NOT to be considered as "MEDICAL ADVICE", however, from what you wrote, I understand it is nothing severe or at least it currently seems to rather be a minor discomforting issue. Obviously, everyone has to ... Read More
Leaving a Job in Vietnam any advice? by niBlue
Hello everyone,I hope you're all having a great weekend.I would need some advice regarding a recent situation I鈥檓 facing if possible please . Yesterday, I left my job and I was shocked to find out that my legal documentation (TRC), which ...
@noddi WP is connected to TRC聽 that's right, so If I leave I don't work any more, so basically it's illegal. and for your question, I can say that I left peacefully by giving a last goodbye to all my friends at work and the boss without ... Read More
First trip to Vietnam 8/24 by Dannyroc3
I plan to go to Vietnam in the next few weeks.The long and short of it is- I have never been to an Asian country and I am not worried but as a noviceI feel less confident than when I have traveled in other places due to language and culture.I first ...
聽 聽 I want to go from a hotel to a rented 2-room apartment.聽 Is there a specific website where people list such places here in Long Kahn? Are there certain things I should look for or be aware of?聽 聽 聽 聽 ... Read More
First trip to Vietnam 8/24 by Dannyroc3
I plan to go to Vietnam in the next few weeks.The long and short of it is- I have never been to an Asian country and I am not worried but as a noviceI feel less confident than when I have traveled in other places due to language and culture.I first ...
If that beach place outside of HCMC happens to be Vung Tau, and in case you're planning to stay put for a while, be aware of the upcoming holidays just around the corner, as a hoard of a hundred thousand (or several) from Saigon, Dong Nai, Binh ... Read More
First trip to Vietnam 8/24 by Dannyroc3
I plan to go to Vietnam in the next few weeks.The long and short of it is- I have never been to an Asian country and I am not worried but as a noviceI feel less confident than when I have traveled in other places due to language and culture.I first ...
Nice to hear you're enjoying a great time, congrats on your luck so far!If that beach place outside of HCMC happens to be Vung Tau, and in case you're planning to stay put for a while, be aware of the upcoming holidays just around the corner, as a ... Read More
Looking for Large Format Printing Shop by shanin.p
Hi, everyone. I am from Thailand and about to travel to HCMC very soon for market survey. Can anyone recommend me a good shop or an area that I can find a lot of Print Shop, especially large format size like A0 or A1 prints. It could be for graphic ...
Lots around these days.Send me a PM with what you exactly need, I'll check with some of our suppliers in SGN area, if that is where you'll be Read More
Reliable health care by annemcdannels1
looking for reliable health care, I don't speak Vietnamese so English speaking is a must. Any and all advice would be much appreciated.
Vinmec. (Link) I concur. Certainly less expensive than FV Hospital in Saigon, English speaking staff always available, online inquiries I've made were followed up by a phone call to me. Very nice. -@Aidan in HCMCJust on a side note, ... Read More