Malcolmleitrim
Irish looking for information about Vietnam
Forum posts
238
Contacts
3
About me
Irish
Lives in Ninh B矛nh
Speaks English
Registration: 18 June 2019
About
Occupation
I am Retired.
My expat journey
Ninh B矛nh, Vietnam
Drumshanbo, Connaught, Ireland
Activity
Moving abroad when I retire by robertjmorgan
Hello everyone I鈥檓 Robert Morgan i live in Wales at the moment but in around 18 months I鈥檓 due to retire.I鈥檝e had a crazy idea about moving abroad when I do retire, but is this just a crazy idea ?I left home when l was 17 so ...
I would suggest that you plan several long trips before you make a decision. A permanent move to a totally different culture at retirement age is a big thing to undertake. I live in the North West of Ireland and it can be lovely in the summer, but ... Read More
Flight Cost by watsonwillie32
Can someone tell me about the flight cost to Thailand and the time it takes to get there? I will be flying out of Houston, Texas I'm pretty tall, 6'3 to be exact. Please do not tell me that the leg space is the same as on a domestic flight. When ...
I have taken this bus several times and it's fine. Ideally I would prefer to travel by train, but that entails going into central Bangkok first. The bus is so convenient, you just walk downstairs in front of the airport. Buses in Thailand are ... Read More
Flight Cost by watsonwillie32
Can someone tell me about the flight cost to Thailand and the time it takes to get there? I will be flying out of Houston, Texas I'm pretty tall, 6'3 to be exact. Please do not tell me that the leg space is the same as on a domestic flight. When ...
@Intl guy jim If you don't want to spend time in Bangkok, there is a very good bus service from Suvarnabhumi airport direct to Hua Hin. Read More
Flight Cost by watsonwillie32
Can someone tell me about the flight cost to Thailand and the time it takes to get there? I will be flying out of Houston, Texas I'm pretty tall, 6'3 to be exact. Please do not tell me that the leg space is the same as on a domestic flight. When ...
@watsonwillie32 Is it too obvious to suggest that you try Skyscanner? Read More
Researching Hua Hin by Intl guy jim
A couple of years ago I read an International Living article that made Hua Hin sound ideal: quieter than areas like Pattaya (comparison)golf courses; a range of options for the sport I want to take up again after 50+ yearsolder, less rowdy expat ...
@Malcolmleitrim Thanks, Malcolm. I'm curious what leads you to say that. Is it language issues (I'm pretty much committed to learn the language of anyplace I decide to settle, and will dedicate some effort to picking up the basics of anyplace I'm ... Read More
Researching Hua Hin by Intl guy jim
A couple of years ago I read an International Living article that made Hua Hin sound ideal: quieter than areas like Pattaya (comparison)golf courses; a range of options for the sport I want to take up again after 50+ yearsolder, less rowdy expat ...
Or maybe was Can Dao Islands, Nam Du Islands, Hon Son, Cat Ba, Cham Islands - @daviddomoney Nam Du islands and the Cham islands are all wonderful for a few days, but you would find it very strange to live there as a westerner. Read More
Researching Hua Hin by Intl guy jim
A couple of years ago I read an International Living article that made Hua Hin sound ideal: quieter than areas like Pattaya (comparison)golf courses; a range of options for the sport I want to take up again after 50+ yearsolder, less rowdy expat ...
What is the situation in Vietnam? Didn't think they have a retirement visa but maybe a different visa works. Danang and Hoian are nice. Probably better off living in Danang or maybe in Hoian near the beach. The old town gets pretty busy with ... Read More
Health insurance by 1895whiffer
I go to Koh Samui three time a year my health insurance is a annually yearly with Stayshore.I'm allowed 30 days on each trips I never had a claim. My question is do they do a 60 or 90 day each trip
Most insurance companies will give you cover for 60 or 90 day trips, but they will charge you considerably more for it. Read More
Traffic law question by It2VN
I am referring to pedestrian crossings (as they are called in the UK); the white stripes across the street or road where pedestrians should be able to have priority over vehicles for safe crossing to the other side, the vehicles giving way or ...
From the lack of answers to my original final question if you ride and/or drive, I might just assume you all follow the 'when in Rome' pathology. - @It2VN I think that's a fair assumption, we are only guests in this lovely country. Read More
Old men with young Vietnamese wives/girlfriends by pathixon48
How is it working out?
There is a 27 year age gap between myself and my vietnamese girlfriend and we are perfectly content, the age difference has never been an issue. Sometimes I worry that I am being unfair to her, and she would be better off with someone nearer her own ... Read More
Temporarily resident card by Malcolmleitrim
I will be arriving in Vietnam soon, travelling on a 3 month visa as usual. I will spend a large part of my time this year living with my vietnamese girlfriend in her home, and she says I should have a temporary resident card. Does anyone know ...
@Malcolmleitrim The main two ways to obtain a TRC is 1) via marriage; or 2) obtain a work permit (need degree qualification notarised in home country, work experience in the field, an actual job offer, and a willing employer to 'sponsor' you) So my ... Read More
Temporarily resident card by Malcolmleitrim
I will be arriving in Vietnam soon, travelling on a 3 month visa as usual. I will spend a large part of my time this year living with my vietnamese girlfriend in her home, and she says I should have a temporary resident card. Does anyone know ...
@Aidan in HCMC Thanks Aidan, everything got sorted out. She took all my details and went to an agent who did the registration for very little money apparently. Read More
Temporarily resident card by Malcolmleitrim
I will be arriving in Vietnam soon, travelling on a 3 month visa as usual. I will spend a large part of my time this year living with my vietnamese girlfriend in her home, and she says I should have a temporary resident card. Does anyone know ...
Hi Aidan, I suppose that's a possibility, but she seems to think that as I will be staying with her in a private house rather than a hotel, the police will have to be informed somehow. I have already told her that I don't qualify for a TRC Read More
Temporarily resident card
I will be arriving in Vietnam soon, travelling on a 3 month visa as usual. I will spend a large part of my time this year living with my vietnamese girlfriend in her home, and she says I should have a temporary resident card. Does anyone know ... Read More
Wife wants a divorce and the blame lies with me. by Earlyant
This situation is entirely my fault. I was the one who broke promises, etc. Disregarded her and was lazy. Didn鈥檛 want to work and would just sit in front of the building every night drinking large amounts of alcohol. Which made me look bad in ...
There is no problem in the world that drinking doesn't make worse! Read More