Perko54
Australian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Australian
Lives in Nha Trang
Speaks A little Thai & Africans currently battling with the Vietnamese language.
Registration: 11 June 2015
Whats the solution for ants in VN by Dannyroc3
Jeez, I hate to ask such a petty question but- when I arrived in VN I assumed mosquitoes would be a problem, but that turned out to be no problem (at least I'm my area) the bigger aggravation is the tiny ants.At the first hotel I stayed at (4th ...
@Dannyroc3 Hi mate we have a problem with little black ones in our house in Nha Trang. They bite and leave an itchy welt. I tgot a mate to bring (ant rid) from Australia it keeps them away but not permanantly. They are a pain in the arse. You can ... Read More
Spent a few days in Nha Trang and heres what I found.
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5 year family visa exemption by TwinlessTwin
hello, can anyone shed light for me on the process and who I need to see to start with getting this visa extension. I鈥檇 like to get it done before leaving if possible. also what documents will I need. thank you as always
If you are from USA I can't help you but if your from Australia I downloaded the 5 year visa application in Australia. When I filled it out on line I went to the Edgecliff consulate to have put in my passport. I was told I downloaded the wrong ... Read More
How To Keep The Noise Down In Vietnam? by OceanBeach92107
Man stabbed to death in quarrel over neighbors鈥� noisy drinking ...
@goodolboy聽What about when their talking on the phone why do they yell at each other? I had a delegation come to tell my wife to stop me from working at mid day during siesta period. Read More
Settle down in Quy Nhon by Cuoc song dep
Hi all, currently stucked abroad but lived for some years in Vietnam. Now looking for infos about Quy Nhon : I was told that foreigners can't live in any area they choose in QN but are parked in condos... Does anyone have infos / can ...
My Wife and I built a house in Nha Trang she had to get permission from the police to move about 3 K's from her family home. Could not get the electricity connected until this happened. She sat in the police station most of the first day. After ... Read More
TEFL or TESOL in Vietnam
If you can get into Thailand go to Kohsan Rd. Plenty of affordable diplomas and degrees available there. :D Read More
Flights to Vietnam from Australia by vic50
Does anyone know if any airline is flying into Vietnam Hi Chin Min from Australia and from what airport.
My family tickets were cancelled by Viet Airlines from Australia to Vietnam in June. I know know of 2 people who have left the Country. ! Cambodian lady flew from Oz to Cambodia via Ho Chi Minh City with Vietnam Airlines. The other flew to Bali ... Read More
Retiring on virtually no money by SteinNebraska
I don't want to comment on any particular thread as I don't want to offend anyone and it is completely their right to do what they want in life. That said, there have been more than a few threads here lately on trying to retire on the bare ...
I think in countries like America & Australia when you reach 60 you have used up your usefulness in the capitalist world. With HR & the medicals & function evaluation tests its an easy way to not recruit aging workers. The aging people ... Read More
Vietcombank & best way to get VND into GBP by GuestPoster0020
I have a teaching job in Hanoi, I will start soon. They will pay me every month into Vietcombank in VND. What should I do if I save some money and want to extract it into GBP when / if I go home (UK)? Can I just convert and send it to a UK bank ...
On a holiday to Bangkok I had no problem exchanging Viet Dong into Thai Bart at a money exchange booth. Thai bart are welcome everywhere. If its a large amount there are groups that transfer the money between people in different countries sounds ... Read More
Sending money out of Vietnam by too0ky
Hey everyone! I am just learning how restrictive the banking regulations in Vietnam is. I lend a friend some cash, and now she is trying to pay me back, but unfortunately, the banks would not allow her to send it overseas (US or Budapest). Does ...
Thats why its so popular breaking away from the system Read More
Sending money out of Vietnam by too0ky
Hey everyone! I am just learning how restrictive the banking regulations in Vietnam is. I lend a friend some cash, and now she is trying to pay me back, but unfortunately, the banks would not allow her to send it overseas (US or Budapest). Does ...
Yes I want to send the money overseas Read More
Sending money out of Vietnam by too0ky
Hey everyone! I am just learning how restrictive the banking regulations in Vietnam is. I lend a friend some cash, and now she is trying to pay me back, but unfortunately, the banks would not allow her to send it overseas (US or Budapest). Does ...
Its the future like it or hate it Read More
Agent For Difficult Visa Case by GuestPoster229
Hello fellow expats, I was hoping you guys can help me out: I have a 30-day tourist visa and want to get a longer visa. So far, I've contacted 5 different agents and all of them told me that it's NOT possible for an IRANIAN passport holder ...
If you have been in Australia for 8 years why aren't you a citizen? Read More
Sending money out of Vietnam by too0ky
Hey everyone! I am just learning how restrictive the banking regulations in Vietnam is. I lend a friend some cash, and now she is trying to pay me back, but unfortunately, the banks would not allow her to send it overseas (US or Budapest). Does ...
Can you advise me on a reputable exchange in Vietnam. I will be selling our house later this year. Read More
foreigner import the used-car for working in Vietnam by Sophie in HCM
I know the gov of vietnam allowed foreigners to import their used-car from their nation as traffic tool when working in vietnam. Anyone have that experience ? Looking forward to your reply.
Has any one had a reply I asked for his broker info never replied Read More
foreigner import the used-car for working in Vietnam by Sophie in HCM
I know the gov of vietnam allowed foreigners to import their used-car from their nation as traffic tool when working in vietnam. Anyone have that experience ? Looking forward to your reply.
Hi I am interested in your customs broker can you pass on info please Read More
Does anyone else have complications during the visa check in VN? by Vette Moto
By complications, I mean standing there having the officer either ask many questions and/or have periods of long silence (4-7 minutes) where the officer sits and looks around while holding my passport/visa. Getting through customs is quite similar ...
Make sure your exit visa is stamped its a big scam at the moment. If they don't stamp your passport next time you arrive you will be sent to a room where you will be asked to pay a fine of $300 US. Its happened to my sister in law twice they ... Read More
The Postal Service in VN by maximus0760
I think that people here do not get much mail through the post. I have lived with my mother in law for one month and I have never seen a postman. I am waiting for some important correspondence from my bank in Europe. How probable is it that it ...
I have had a fair bit to do with mail in Vietnam. When you buy stuff on line it is always opened to determine tax some times stuff goes missing. I have never had a document go missing but sometimes it can take a while to receive. I just had some ... Read More
Visa black list? by Dukerider03
Ive been told I鈥檓 on a visa black list, because of some past issues with a visa I had before. Has anybody heard or know about a visa black list im getting many conflicting information. Been told i need to leave Vietnam and will never be able ...
Yea did you ever see the guy who had a Harley used to hang around District 1 near the Crazy Buffalo Bar about 8 years ago. He used to ride around in the bikey gear with a knife on his belt some sort of Eastern European haven't seen him for years ... Read More
Visa black list? by Dukerider03
Ive been told I鈥檓 on a visa black list, because of some past issues with a visa I had before. Has anybody heard or know about a visa black list im getting many conflicting information. Been told i need to leave Vietnam and will never be able ...
Yogi those Rebels want to be very careful in Cambodia there are a lot of smarter people than them already serving time there with no likelihood of any release dates for corruption etc. Read More
Ants in Nha Trang by Perko54
Hi in the last 2 weeks we have had an invasion of tiny brown ants. We are getting bitten on our bodies at first it is not a sting like the ants in Australia but later a big red itchy welt appears. I looked them up & the closest thing I can see ...
Thanks Rick my friend just bought some ant rid over from Oz I checked it out & the main ingredient is borax which I got from the market here. Done the trick but the pesky buggers just turn up else where. They are under control now but with a 2 ... Read More
Road changes one ways - Nha Trang by Guestposter822
I noticed yesterday that several major roads in Nha Trang have become one way streets now with army and police out to guide the changes. I'm thinking they should put up some one way signs at intersections to prevent some major accidents. The ...
Hey what 1 way streets I went down them the other day & people are already flying down them full speed in the opposite direction. If there not policed they won't work. I know this is expected as norm in a 2way street but 1 way? Read More
Ants in Nha Trang by Perko54
Hi in the last 2 weeks we have had an invasion of tiny brown ants. We are getting bitten on our bodies at first it is not a sting like the ants in Australia but later a big red itchy welt appears. I looked them up & the closest thing I can see ...
Thanks guys for your advice it was great info will check out the pest exterminator youngman the cockies are coming now so will get rid of both. Now can some body tell me how to close this topic down. Read More
Ants in Nha Trang by Perko54
Hi in the last 2 weeks we have had an invasion of tiny brown ants. We are getting bitten on our bodies at first it is not a sting like the ants in Australia but later a big red itchy welt appears. I looked them up & the closest thing I can see ...
Hi Waldo I am sure these are the tiny ants I am seeing. The funny thing you don't generally feel the bite but the next day comes the itchy welt that lasts for days. The thing is I get the same response to sand flies & bed bugs ( mosquitoes ... Read More
Ants in Nha Trang by Perko54
Hi in the last 2 weeks we have had an invasion of tiny brown ants. We are getting bitten on our bodies at first it is not a sting like the ants in Australia but later a big red itchy welt appears. I looked them up & the closest thing I can see ...
Thanks Youngman I will check them out I have slowed them down with the the borax & peanut butter. I have won the first battle they came on pretty fast probably from the new house being built across the road. Read More
Ants in Nha Trang by Perko54
Hi in the last 2 weeks we have had an invasion of tiny brown ants. We are getting bitten on our bodies at first it is not a sting like the ants in Australia but later a big red itchy welt appears. I looked them up & the closest thing I can see ...
Thanks Ralph I have a young daughter I will pass on that product. Had a friend visit us last week I got him to bring 2 large ant rid. I noticed the ant rid contains Borax. I have them under control now nasty things. Tiny little bastards can hardly ... Read More
Ants in Nha Trang by Perko54
Hi in the last 2 weeks we have had an invasion of tiny brown ants. We are getting bitten on our bodies at first it is not a sting like the ants in Australia but later a big red itchy welt appears. I looked them up & the closest thing I can see ...
Thanks Fred but I live in a town house with no yard. Back home it would be easy I tried to follow them but they go into tiny holes in the concrete. Fred these ants are very small I have trouble seeing them. I have seen them out the front of our ... Read More
Ants in Nha Trang
Hi in the last 2 weeks we have had an invasion of tiny brown ants. We are getting bitten on our bodies at first it is not a sting like the ants in Australia but later a big red itchy welt appears. I looked them up & the closest thing I can see ... Read More
Investing in real estate or having interest-bearing account? by tranus
Hi there, What would be better/safer: investing in real estate in HCMC or having an interest-bearing account in a Vietnamese bank (that can also be foreign bank in Vietnam)? I've been told in Vietnam interest-bearing account can be 8%? What ...
Most Vietnamese I know buy those standard rings you see in the gold shops & rely on the fluctuation in the gold price. You can invest with foreign currency in the Agri Bank interest is low & the money gained on interest must remain in ... Read More
Looking for a peaceful beach to retire to. by janetayeesha
I'm wondering what the best southern beach would be to retire to for a quiet no frills existence.
A bit of interesting history there Ralph. Can you help a fellow Ozy out, do you know of any place near Nha Trang where I can go surfing been going to Long Beach (Bao Dai) for several years never seen a rideable wave there yet? Read More
Customer care in Vietnam by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Vietnam and ...
I fly from Oz with Vietnam Airlines when you leave Sydney you get a feed then they get the passengers to close all the windows and go and hide this at 12.00 mid day siesta time. Read More
Customer care in Vietnam by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Vietnam and ...
Yes Cabraman that does happen a lot Read More
Customer care in Vietnam by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Vietnam and ...
I have to agree Walter we had a new home completed in October last year. Getting the builder back to fix shonky workmanship was a pain in the arse & was never done properly. We purchased 6 Panasonic AC units 1 kept loosing gas we were charged ... Read More
Buying Printer machine in Vietnam by Contem talk
Hello Everyone I would like ask your suggestion to buy Printer in Vietnam. My purposes is use at home like print less then 10 pages per day I would like to buy 3 in 1 like a Printer + Scan + Photo copy What are the advantage i should ...
Buy 1 at home & bring it over. I bought an epsom in OZ when I went back I stocked up on after market ink cartridges that did not work. I will bring back a brother with heaps of generic cartridges that do work. I could not get cartridges for the ... Read More