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mok199

brett

@mok199

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Canadian expat in Vietnam

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Canadian

Lives in vung tau

Speaks Thai Vietnamize

Registration: 27 February 2011

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brett
mok199 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

What do you like the most in Vietnam? by Christine

Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Vietnam? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Vietnam and the reason why you enjoy ...

brett

I have lived in Thailand so I can only compare the two,i find people in vnam are more ambitious and have a greater sense of honour and respect both for themselves and others.hard work is paramount to self esteem,if you don't work for what you ... Read More

brett
mok199 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

What do you like the most in Vietnam? by Christine

Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Vietnam? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Vietnam and the reason why you enjoy ...

brett

I have lived in Thailand so I can only compare the two,i find people in vnam are more ambitious and have a greater sense of honour and respect both for themselves and others.hard work is paramount to self esteem,if you don't work for what you ... Read More

brett
mok199 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Peter Goudge

What is the best restaurant in HCMC? by Peter Goudge

Hi All I've been in Vietnam (mostly in HCMC) for coming on 7 years, but I still haven't found a reasonably priced restaurant that I can 'call my own'. Sure, I've found plenty of good ones, but none that I'd especially visit again. Recommendations ...

brett

..with extra ''msg''....eellll Read More

brett
mok199 created a thread
12 years ago

canadian taxes

hi...i am looking for someone who has experience with canadian ''withholding tax'',i am a new pensioner,and have some questions,about the nr5, undersec 217 of the cra tax treaty with vietnam..thanks Read More

brett
mok199 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Jaitch

A Layman's Guide to Buying Property in VietNam by Jaitch

Disclosure: I am not a lawyer, I can not read the Vietnamese legal language. These notes are based upon 20 years of living here and buying and selling property. If you are thinking of buying property, get a good Vietnamese lawyer. If you are ...

brett

YES I SECOND THAT .. THANKS I HAVE READ YR ADVICE SEVERAL TIMES.....IS IMPORTANT TO SHARE,THE BEST ADVICE IS FROM ANOTHER EXPAT WHO HAS BEEN THRU IT....REGARDS BRETT Read More

brett
mok199 replied to a thread
12 years ago
maheto101

Canadian Taxes - NR5 & Section 217 return by maheto101

Can anyone shed some light on this topic for me? Is there a secret to getting NR5 approved? If the customary 24% is withheld by CRA will refund be issued on filing Section 217 tax return? Thanks.....in advance

brett

after searching forums and waiting to hear from anokther with the same tax pproblem,i called cra canada rev,and asked they are so carefull what they say,they really say nothing you dont read on the site,so i have decided to use an accountant yes at ... Read More

brett
mok199 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Jaitch

A Layman's Guide to Buying Property in VietNam by Jaitch

Disclosure: I am not a lawyer, I can not read the Vietnamese legal language. These notes are based upon 20 years of living here and buying and selling property. If you are thinking of buying property, get a good Vietnamese lawyer. If you are ...

brett

can you tell about the taxes involved when buying home...also yearly after purchased...thanks brett Read More

brett
mok199 replied to a thread
12 years ago
maheto101

Canadian Taxes - NR5 & Section 217 return by maheto101

Can anyone shed some light on this topic for me? Is there a secret to getting NR5 approved? If the customary 24% is withheld by CRA will refund be issued on filing Section 217 tax return? Thanks.....in advance

brett

hi....i am now going thru the same process..if u have any new advice i would love to hear it...thanks Read More

brett
mok199 replied to a thread
13 years ago
adrock

anyone know where to buy quality vitamins and herbal supplements here? by adrock

can anyone tell me where theres a gnc or similar place in saigon?? or a place geared towards bodybuilding? i need some amino acids and other supplements, specifically i need L tyrosine and 5 HTP. i prefer one thats not gnc actually?? better ...

brett

hi...i am also looking to buy some supplents here in ho chi...did you getany results...wally.199@hotmail.com... Read More

brett
mok199 replied to a thread
13 years ago
mok199

AUTO IMPORTING by mok199

HI...I AM A CANADIAN CITIZEN NOW LIVING IN VIETNAM,I WANT TO IMPORT MY VINTAGE CAR FROM NORTHAMERICA,DOES ANYONE HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH THIS...THANKS....WALLY.199@HOTMAIL.COM

brett

THANKS BUD ''THE KING OF BEER''....:) Read More

brett
mok199 replied to a thread
13 years ago
mok199

AUTO IMPORTING by mok199

HI...I AM A CANADIAN CITIZEN NOW LIVING IN VIETNAM,I WANT TO IMPORT MY VINTAGE CAR FROM NORTHAMERICA,DOES ANYONE HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH THIS...THANKS....WALLY.199@HOTMAIL.COM

brett

THANKS...ITS A 1962 VOLVO P544...STOCK,,RUST FREE,AND REGISTERED TO ME...IF ITS TO MUCH PAPERWORK,I WILL LOOK FOR A VINTAGE CAR\LOCALLY....THANKS Read More

brett
mok199 created a thread
13 years ago

AUTO IMPORTING

HI...I AM A CANADIAN CITIZEN NOW LIVING IN VIETNAM,I WANT TO IMPORT MY VINTAGE CAR FROM NORTHAMERICA,DOES ANYONE HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH THIS...THANKS....WALLY.199@HOTMAIL.COM Read More