Chris Lee
@yourmaninshanghai
English expat in Vietnam
Forum
23 posts
About me
English
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English
Registration: 05 June 2012
Activity
Sport by kevbradfield
I'm a real sports fanatic & would just love to play some sports with some like-minded people. I am looking to form an indoor or outdoor football team (or both) if possible. Unfortunately I am new to Ho Chi Minh city so I am not sure about ...
If you like bar sports, have a look at the Saigon Pool League www.saigonpoolleague.com - lots of opportunity to meet people from the community, many whom are playing other sports including football. Read More
pacquiao vs mayweather anyone?? by Chrisoxemer
Where can we watch this phenomenal fight??
Baan Thai Restaurant & Bar D2 Read More
Google Maps Navigation by timmotee
Hi all, Was wondering of anyone has google maps navigation working for android here in HCM? I can get route preview only on both my devices here. It was working in Germany on both devices last week. I saw a thread from Jaitch in 2012 where it ...
Hi Tim Unfortunately it doesn't work here at the moment. My best recommendation would be installing OsmAnd+ from Google Play. It has a small cost but works very well and does everything you require for mapping destinations and sorting routes to ... Read More
English kindergarten schools by vicci0606
Hi all, i am looking for English kindergarten for my 3 year old daughter. We are planning to send her to school from this September. Can you please recommend some good schools. I heard that some schools are really good and others are only for making ...
BIS has a very good reputation and is also a great school. It just depends on whether you have the money to send your child there for the extra ++ that a school of that size can provide. BIS Fees for a 3 year old 2013-14: U$150 Administration Fee ... Read More
English kindergarten schools by vicci0606
Hi all, i am looking for English kindergarten for my 3 year old daughter. We are planning to send her to school from this September. Can you please recommend some good schools. I heard that some schools are really good and others are only for making ...
As a follow up, I went to the Saigon Star International School Open Day on Saturday - it really is a great school and so affordable! Their fees for 2014-15 are less than 9,800USD for a year, for one child at Primary and less than 6,900USD for a ... Read More
Billiards in Saigon? by David2882
Was wondering if there was anywhwere that foreigners got together to play some pool in HCMC?? Or is there anyone on here that would like to get together to play some 8ball?? I am not that great of a player but would like to get together and play ...
Check out saigonpoolleague.leaguerepublic.com - it's the new Amateur Expat Pool League in Saigon. Regards Read More
English kindergarten schools by vicci0606
Hi all, i am looking for English kindergarten for my 3 year old daughter. We are planning to send her to school from this September. Can you please recommend some good schools. I heard that some schools are really good and others are only for making ...
Hi Vicci You're right, it is a real problem in finding affordable English based Early Years kindergarten here, so many schools are charging an absolute fortune! There is a school in District 2 called the Saigon Star International School that ... Read More
Saigon Pool League starting 13th February - REGISTER NOW
Dear Pool Players The Saigon Pool League starts on 13th February next week. A number of Bars have pre-registered but all are looking for players to complete their squads. ARE YOU INTERESTED? District 1: Game On - Contact Troy Lindsay at Game On ... Read More
A few games of pool and beers in HCMC by steveinsaigon
Hi all, I've recently arrived in HCMC to live here for a while and I'd be up for a few games of pool and some beers if anyone's interested. Cheers, Steve p.s - I mean 'ordinary' pool, nothing else!
I had omitted Game On - D1 as one of the bars committed to entering a team. Please contact Troy, the manager, if you would like to join their team. Chris Read More
A few games of pool and beers in HCMC by steveinsaigon
Hi all, I've recently arrived in HCMC to live here for a while and I'd be up for a few games of pool and some beers if anyone's interested. Cheers, Steve p.s - I mean 'ordinary' pool, nothing else!
Just an update for all you Pool players who would like to play some regular social Pool as part of a bar team. After Tet a weekly league will be set up (starting 12th/13th February) I will let you know whether it will be a regular Wednesday or ... Read More
Billiards in Saigon? by David2882
Was wondering if there was anywhwere that foreigners got together to play some pool in HCMC?? Or is there anyone on here that would like to get together to play some 8ball?? I am not that great of a player but would like to get together and play ...
Do come and join us tomorrow at Snap Cafe, 7pm for our weekly tournament if you would like to meet some great people. We always have a good night. :) Chris Read More
Calling All 8-Ball Pool Players - NEW SAIGON 8-BALL League Needs You! by yourmaninshanghai
Attention Pool Players! 8-Ball (American Style) Pool is gaining more and more interest in Saigon (and finally an air of respectability) which is exciting news for us Expats that really enjoy the game. As a Brit I know I do. After Saigon's success ...
SAIGON POOL LEAGUE UPDATE It looks like Thursday Night is the preferred night for the proposed Pool League. Bars that are currently interested in becoming involved in a league include the following bars: Hairy Casuals - PMH/D7 The Red Bar - ... Read More
Calling All 8-Ball Pool Players - NEW SAIGON 8-BALL League Needs You!
Attention Pool Players! 8-Ball (American Style) Pool is gaining more and more interest in Saigon (and finally an air of respectability) which is exciting news for us Expats that really enjoy the game. As a Brit I know I do. After Saigon's success ... Read More
Bringing second-hand laptop from the US to Vietnam by tranus
Hello All, How would I bring 5+ laptop from the US to HCM? I'd like to bring to upgrade some of my staff's laptops. Can I bring as many as I want, and just pay tax on them at customs at the airport at worst case? If so, what is the % tax? Having no ...
Be careful about putting Lithium Ion batteries in hold luggage (from any electrical device). The extreme temperatures and air pressures in there can cause Lithium batteries to heat up and ignite. Sure put the laptops in there, but carry the ... Read More
A few games of pool and beers in HCMC by steveinsaigon
Hi all, I've recently arrived in HCMC to live here for a while and I'd be up for a few games of pool and some beers if anyone's interested. Cheers, Steve p.s - I mean 'ordinary' pool, nothing else!
A nice group of Expats are playing at Snap Café near Thao Dien, District 2 on Thursday evening if you would like to play. Contact me or Snap Café direct to let them know and we'll get you put on the list. Chris Read More