@Scotsman84
American expat in Thailand
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Thinking Of Moving To PP...Few Questions First Please? by Scotsman84
So I'm seriously considering a move to Phnom Penh (it's a toss up between that and Saigon and somewhere in the Phils). Have been living in Bangkok for the past year but they've tightened up the visa situation so it's time to move ...
Indeed. Great post. Thanks! I will look into some of your suggestions. Quite a few people have mentioned the Russian Market as an area to live now. It'd be a bit too much like living on Blackpool High St for meThis made me laugh! :D Also ... Read More
Thinking Of Moving To Manila...Few Questions First Please? by Scotsman84
So I'm seriously considering a move to Manila (it's between there, Saigon and Phnom Penh) Have been living in Bangkok for the past year but they've tightened up the visa situation so it's time to move on. I'm a UK citizen, ...
someone here is high-balling you.. 20 dollars a day for a maid in the Philippines? your looking at maybe 5 dollars day for a maid in the city and 2 dollars a day in the provinces.. that's what I pay here in the province and that's what I ... Read More
Moving To Saigon & Have A Few Questions by Scotsman84
So I'm seriously considering a move to Saigon. Have been living in Bangkok for the past year but they've tightened up the visa situation so it's time to move on. I'm a UK citizen, under 30, and have funds from abroad if it matters ...
Well based on my experience and that of every guy I know under the age of 35 none of us have ever had that experience where girls wanted money or marriage from us. This is 2014 and Thai girls don't want to marry young any more than girls from ... Read More
What's the nightlife like in Saigon, any pubs, live musics venues? by Scotsman84
What's the nightlife like in Saigon? I don't care much for nightclubs but are there a good range of bars, pubs, and live music venues? Places playing different music styles and stuff going on 7 nights a week?
Thanks for your replies guys. Read More
Moving To Saigon & Have A Few Questions by Scotsman84
So I'm seriously considering a move to Saigon. Have been living in Bangkok for the past year but they've tightened up the visa situation so it's time to move on. I'm a UK citizen, under 30, and have funds from abroad if it matters ...
But really, I think you should come here first and find out for yourself. Everyone has different experienceI have actually been twice. But not for long enough to really know the city. First time for just a couple of days and next time for around 1 ... Read More
Thinking Of Moving To PP...Few Questions First Please? by Scotsman84
So I'm seriously considering a move to Phnom Penh (it's a toss up between that and Saigon and somewhere in the Phils). Have been living in Bangkok for the past year but they've tightened up the visa situation so it's time to move ...
Thanks for the detailed reply. Appreciate it. What I'm really struggling to understand is why I hear so many people say Cambodia is cheaper than Thailand. A lot of expats who find Thailand getting more expensive move to Cambodia. Yet ... Read More
What's the nightlife like in Saigon, any pubs, live musics venues? by Scotsman84
What's the nightlife like in Saigon? I don't care much for nightclubs but are there a good range of bars, pubs, and live music venues? Places playing different music styles and stuff going on 7 nights a week?
Dude, you're over-thinking this. The bars you list are not expat or tourist hangouts. I know many locals who go to those places, and it seems like somebody always wants to meet at Apocalypse Now (Apo). I'm talking young, professional ... Read More
Moving To Saigon & Have A Few Questions by Scotsman84
So I'm seriously considering a move to Saigon. Have been living in Bangkok for the past year but they've tightened up the visa situation so it's time to move on. I'm a UK citizen, under 30, and have funds from abroad if it matters ...
Saigon is nothing like Bangkok when it comes to nightlife and Phnom Penh is nothing like Saigon . From reading your posts I think you'll be bored out of your mind within a month (faster in Cambodia) in both countries. I think your best bet is ... Read More
What's the nightlife like in Saigon, any pubs, live musics venues? by Scotsman84
What's the nightlife like in Saigon? I don't care much for nightclubs but are there a good range of bars, pubs, and live music venues? Places playing different music styles and stuff going on 7 nights a week?
http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Vietnam/Thanh_Pho_Ho_Chi_Minh/Ho_Chi_Minh_City-1470720/Nightlife-Ho_Chi_Minh_City-TG-C-1.htmlThanks for the link. Are all these places aimed at tourists and expats or are there some local bars on that list ... Read More
Moving To Saigon & Have A Few Questions by Scotsman84
So I'm seriously considering a move to Saigon. Have been living in Bangkok for the past year but they've tightened up the visa situation so it's time to move on. I'm a UK citizen, under 30, and have funds from abroad if it matters ...
There are many ways to enjoy musics https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMw7lEknrmM Dont worry about the bars. There are a lot of choices. Seems you want to go here but you think a lot. Just pack your clothes and see how everything is.I've been to ... Read More
What's the nightlife like in Saigon, any pubs, live musics venues? by Scotsman84
What's the nightlife like in Saigon? I don't care much for nightclubs but are there a good range of bars, pubs, and live music venues? Places playing different music styles and stuff going on 7 nights a week?
Thanks for the information. What are the local crowds like at bars, clubs, concerts etc? Similar to the Thai's in that they just sit / stand round their table drinking and talking or do they mingle and dance and jump about to the music? Read More
Moving To Saigon & Have A Few Questions by Scotsman84
So I'm seriously considering a move to Saigon. Have been living in Bangkok for the past year but they've tightened up the visa situation so it's time to move on. I'm a UK citizen, under 30, and have funds from abroad if it matters ...
Another question.... What's the nightlife like in Saigon? Can you find a good mix of bars, pubs, clubs, live music venues, gigs etc? Lots of different music styles on offer or not? Read More
What's the nightlife like in Saigon, any pubs, live musics venues?
What's the nightlife like in Saigon? I don't care much for nightclubs but are there a good range of bars, pubs, and live music venues? Places playing different music styles and stuff going on 7 nights a week? Read More
Thinking Of Moving To PP...Few Questions First Please? by Scotsman84
So I'm seriously considering a move to Phnom Penh (it's a toss up between that and Saigon and somewhere in the Phils). Have been living in Bangkok for the past year but they've tightened up the visa situation so it's time to move ...
Cheers guys. Yeah on the khmer440 forums too Read More
Thinking Of Moving To PP...Few Questions First Please? by Scotsman84
So I'm seriously considering a move to Phnom Penh (it's a toss up between that and Saigon and somewhere in the Phils). Have been living in Bangkok for the past year but they've tightened up the visa situation so it's time to move ...
Thanks for the info mate. My budget in Bangkok is about 1500$ and for your 1200$ you could very well in PP. I can say that having visited Pp a few times and having met a number of expats.I can spend more I just didn't want to knowing what I got ... Read More