Maxep
English expat in Vietnam
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About me
English
Lives in Saigon. HCMC
Speaks Japanese
Registration: 24 December 2020
Latest Status on Tap Water by RTLisSB
Greetings all,From what I've read, tap water, even in the cities, is not potable. Therefore, it is recommended to buy bottled water as boiling tap water would still leave dangerous metals.Is this an accurate depiction of life in HCMC and other major ...
For drinking when out and about buy sparkling water - much harder to fabricate. Read More
Wheelchairs & Handicapped Electric Scooters On Flights To Vietnam by OceanBeach92107
Has anyone had experience flying on an international flight into Vietnam while using/transporting your own personal foldable wheelchair or/and a motorized scooter chair?
Oh my gosh! Research the topic! Why didn't I think of that??? Why didn't I check all of the airline regulations and read everything I could on the internet before I posted here and asked people for their personal experience? ... Read More
Withdraw cash from Vietnamese bank overseas ATM cost by mikedylan2001
Anybody withdraw cash from ATM overseas from Vietnamese bank? I've got cash in Vietnamese Dong stuck in the bank in Vietnam but I've got an ATM card and was thinking of withdrawing British pounds here in the UK from an ATM machine. Obviously ...
Best way, of course, is to avoid ATMs /banks altogether, and instead find expatriates who want to do the opposite currency trade to yours, and settle at the inter-bank exchange rate. Perhaps this forum could facilitate this, by allowing people ... Read More
back to vietnam on a commercial flight recently (last 2 weeks) by bizdeals
what is the procedure for entry? I have been given a number of the local authorities in saigon to call to advise them of my arrival on the 12th december. how much does the 7 day quarantine cost? thanks.
... banned for what reasons exactly?Mostly spamming but there's usually a couple of sex pests as well. Political spam, pro/anti Trump and/or China is on the rise again as that hits the news. Anti-vax conspiracy rubbish did the same but the ... Read More
back to vietnam on a commercial flight recently (last 2 weeks) by bizdeals
what is the procedure for entry? I have been given a number of the local authorities in saigon to call to advise them of my arrival on the 12th december. how much does the 7 day quarantine cost? thanks.
It鈥檚 a pandemic so you鈥檙e correct but availability and quality of medical care(including the availability of monoclonal antibody treatment) do significantly alter the outcome.Although obviously not everyone in the country has access, ... Read More
back to vietnam on a commercial flight recently (last 2 weeks) by bizdeals
what is the procedure for entry? I have been given a number of the local authorities in saigon to call to advise them of my arrival on the 12th december. how much does the 7 day quarantine cost? thanks.
Security gone mad 馃槨 again 馃憤 The Contact info: Name Vietnam consulate in Sydney, Australia Address Suite 205, Level 2 Edgecliff Centre 203- 233 New South Head Road Edgecliff 鈥� NSW 2027 Phone (02) 932 72 539 / (02) 932 71 ... Read More
Can an ESL teacher in VietNam make $120k a year? by Jaitch
[i][b]Are all the Vietnamese students going to speak English with a Tagalog accent?[/b][/i] Following an article containing a quote from an education official that UK teachers demand a monthly salary of US$10,000 to teach English to high school ...
The one thing I learned about statistics, especially those come from Vietnamese officials, is that they tend to be skewed to fit their departmental agendas. One must never take them at face value.86.7% of readers agree with you Read More
How to select your ISP - Internet in Vietnam by dudumomo
It's probably one of the first thing you may ask, right after getting the key of your apartment or house. How about internet ? Here are some information about Internet in Vietnam: [b]Technology[/b] Basically, you have 3 types of connections: - ...
Not to attempt to defend. But as of late there have been issues we do not have on a day-in-day-out basis. One the undersea cable has broken ( yes this happens often) and most of the children on doing virtual online. I have always been happy with my ... Read More
Won't be long till the tourists are back in Vietnam. by mikedylan2001
Looks like Vietnam will go the way of many other countries in the not too distant future. Fully vaccinated tourists to be allowed in after a seven day hotel quarantine. This measure will protect people from the disease as well as protect tourist ...
The website of the US embassy in Albania contradicts your assertion. It states: 鈥淓nhanced screening and quarantine measures are being implemented. Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no ... Read More
Have you received a vaccination for covid yet? How? by Ford Prefect
Hi All: Have any foreigners on this list received a vaccination for corona virus? What was the process? I am in My Tho and it is just an unbelievable hassle to get the form to go receive the vaccine. I have my temporary residence registered, I have ...
Consulate is very good at notarizing at $50 an item. And I got new passport there once. But they are frustratingly narrow beyond that. I asked/suggested recently if they will create a proof of vaccine document for citizens who will be traveling, ... Read More
Merits of real estate investment in Vietnam by sialim
Hello, I鈥檓 trying to assess the merits of real estate investment in Vietnam. As a single foreigner with tourist visa only, What are the best options? Is it even worth it? I read can only buy apartments in certain places and 59 year lease? ...
Hello, I鈥檓 trying to assess the merits of real estate investment in Vietnam. As a single foreigner with tourist visa only, What are the best options? Is it even worth it? I read can only buy apartments in certain places and 59 year lease? ... Read More
USA to spend 1.2 billion on new embassy. by Guest2023
What a waste of money, well done! [url=https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/politics/20210826/us-to-build-12bn-new-embassy-compound-in-hanoi/62788.html]Han Oi embassy[/url]
Looking at an artist's drawing of the new embassy you have to think why is this group of builings as big as all the other embassies put together? EmbassyPerhaps someone in the State Department has been reading the Scott Medbury novels, ... Read More
Covid Vaccine for $100 by sialim
:/ Hello, Xuan Mai hospital in Hanoi are offering Pfizer vaccine for $100. Is this legit? Legal? Or a scam? Thanks Sialim
I wish people would give their source of information. Got a feeling it may have come from the local gossipers or a scam business.If only ! What percentage of posts would that eliminate - 99% ? Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
But deciding what is political is highly political! Read More
Help with packing by debbiekirk
Dear 大咖福利影院....I am new to this forum as I am going to take up an eight month teaching contract in September in Ho Chi Minh City. (Am so excited). I will have limited luggage allowance. Would you suggest packing many warm clothes? Also, any ...
https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/where-s-the-cheapest-beer-in-the-world Read More
Help with packing by debbiekirk
Dear 大咖福利影院....I am new to this forum as I am going to take up an eight month teaching contract in September in Ho Chi Minh City. (Am so excited). I will have limited luggage allowance. Would you suggest packing many warm clothes? Also, any ...
That鈥檚 why everyone here drinks beer - almost the same price as bottled water! Read More
Won't be long till the tourists are back in Vietnam. by mikedylan2001
Looks like Vietnam will go the way of many other countries in the not too distant future. Fully vaccinated tourists to be allowed in after a seven day hotel quarantine. This measure will protect people from the disease as well as protect tourist ...
Wikipedia states 鈥� The city's population is expected to grow to 13.9 million by 2025.[75] The population of the city is expanding faster than earlier predictions. In August 2017 the city's mayor, Nguyen Thanh Phong, admitted that ... Read More
astrazenica vaccine query by andlum777
astrazenica vaccine being rolled out to some schools-any thoughts on it-have heard dubious side effects.
https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/covid-19-vaccine-astrazeneca-benefits-still-outweigh-risks-despite-possible-link-rare-blood-clots The European Medicines Agency reported around 20 million people in the UK and EEA had received the vaccine as of ... Read More
Christmas - Vietnamese
Don鈥檛 confuse Christmas Day on 25th, with the festivities to mark it which indeed most of Western Europe celebrates on Christmas Eve on 24th, and present giving to children on day of St Nicholas,,,,,,,,,,, Read More
Vietnam is boring by Guest6787
I've been here 3 months in Binh Duong, just 20 km outside of the HCM city center. There's almost no variety to life here. Everything is the same. Same food everywhere you go, every day. Same boring boxed food products in every store. ...
French colonists left Vietnam with at least three world-class treats you can鈥檛 find in Thailand, because Bangkok managed to avoid being absorbed into European or Japanese empires: 1. universally delicious bread (including crispy baguettes ... Read More
Vietnam is boring by Guest6787
I've been here 3 months in Binh Duong, just 20 km outside of the HCM city center. There's almost no variety to life here. Everything is the same. Same food everywhere you go, every day. Same boring boxed food products in every store. ...
As Boris Johnson said, 鈥淲hen a man is tired of Saigon, he is tired of life鈥� - unless he can find Greek yoghurt! Read More
Dental Crown in HCMC by Wxx3
I'm debating whether to have a crown down in HCMC or the USA. But the USA can be a PIA because I would need to return to my dentist in NYC and I'm in California. Any suggestions, comments or experiences?
The top international dentistry practices in Saigon, where the staff have got their qualifications abroad- usually in Australia but some in the US and elsewhere - match anything in Bangkok on quality and price as well as saving the hassle and cost ... Read More
Vietnamese Tones and audio learning by cocobipbip
I am a long time lurker on this forum and I am making some resources to learn and listen to the Vietnamese tones. These are very difficult for the English-ear, so, I made a blog with audio recordings. If you want to see/listen as well, please ...
Yes, very helpful Many thanks for sharing Read More
How do I know if a Vietnamese girl likes me? by GuestPoster 156
My best friend from American said he had a beautiful 28 year old cousin in Ho Chi Minh City that I should meet. I took him up on his offer and started texting her a few months prior to my trip. I arrived 2 weeks ago and so far have gone out to 3 ...
Safest to assume she flirts with all her customers and her strategy is working- - look at the frequency of your visits. Don鈥檛 let her steamy nights with her maintenance man disturb your daydreaming though!,,,,, Read More
No Quarantine Entry by Paul123
Which countries in Asia has no quarantine up on arrival at the airport?
Dubai is condItional; and Afghanistan 鈥� but what鈥檚 the problem with Google? By the way, anyone know what鈥檚 the capital of Thailand? Read More
Moving from BKK to HCMC by BlueBeast
Hi I'm planning to move from BKK to HCMC in the coming months. Been living my expat life in Thailand for the past 20 years, originally I come from Helsinki Finland. Every now and then I go back to Helsinki, but life abroad is still what appeals ...
Try the new Novaland development in District 7 called Sunrise City - it has a good swimming pool and is conveniently located near the international supermarket Lotte Mart and early for the city centre Read More
Real Estate Prices in Vietnam by MikeTVN
Why is real estate so expensive in Vietnam relative to income level. Average monthly income in VN is about 1/25th ($148 vs $3,714) of the US and yet real estate prices are fairly equal to the US when you consider the same amount of land. That makes ...
Surely the two reasons are population density and the mountainous terrain, making a lot of Vietnamese land unusable for housing Read More
Transferwise by sgndep
Hi guys, A question about transferwise. Is it possible to receive a payment from Europe in euro and then send to my local bank. Or safer to let my Vietnam partner do all the admin and then transfer to her account. She's a Vietnam national. ...
Best way to send money to Vietnam via Transferwise is through a US$ account with HSBC 鈥� fast, efficient and no fees. Then take out money in USD and change as usual at your local exchange stall, like those at Ben Thianh market Read More