@sanooku
Northern Irish expat in Vietnam
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Northern Irish
Lives in Da Nang, Dà Nang
Registration: 15 November 2015
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Transferring Money to Vietnam by International MD
Hi everyone, In my research I read about the American Express' Bluebird card which allows one to put money on it without a bank account for purchases. Is American Express widely accepted in HCMC (is. grocery stores, shops, restaurants, etc) ...
I've used both u.k. bank issued visa and mastercard at Lotte Mart (which is one of the major supermarkets here in Vietnam). Not tried Amex. The reason I say U.K issued is because when I tried to link one of these debit or credit cards with Grab ... Read More
The Colonel by Guest2023
What happened to our latest member? I was just starting to enjoy his rants. Reminded me of a certain poster with a Purple Heart that was removed. Maybe he has returned?
What happened to our latest member? I was just starting to enjoy his rants. Reminded me of a certain poster with a Purple Heart that was removed. Maybe he has returned?Only your friend OB cares. Read More
Opening a bank account in VN as a tourist? by Mangoshake
I have sold a condo in Thailand and now I consider to open a bank account in Vietnam just with a simple tourist visa and transfer from my Thai-bank account roughly 2 million baht (about 75k USD) to Vietnam with the purpose of buying a condo.1. Is ...
Who cares?....nobody!In your opinion!!Nah, most people's opinion. That's why nobody replies to your illinformed rants. My offer is still open. Let's see how much of a keyboard warrior you are.They don't always use the quote ... Read More
Opening a bank account in VN as a tourist? by Mangoshake
I have sold a condo in Thailand and now I consider to open a bank account in Vietnam just with a simple tourist visa and transfer from my Thai-bank account roughly 2 million baht (about 75k USD) to Vietnam with the purpose of buying a condo.1. Is ...
How does that explain anything? You actually believe that statement? The statement starts off “from what I’m told...” That statement is also incorrect. The military is one of the biggest land owner not developer. And if they do ... Read More
Opening a bank account in VN as a tourist? by Mangoshake
I have sold a condo in Thailand and now I consider to open a bank account in Vietnam just with a simple tourist visa and transfer from my Thai-bank account roughly 2 million baht (about 75k USD) to Vietnam with the purpose of buying a condo.1. Is ...
Oh that explains more the complicated and foreigner investor unfriendly real estate process and laws.How does that explain anything? You actually believe that statement? The statement starts off “from what I’m told...” That ... Read More
How easy is it to buy stereo equipment? by stu1977
I am moving to Ho Chi Minh City in a few months. I am wondering whether to ship my stereo equipment (a bit old but good quality) or buy some new stuff in Vietnam. A bit of googling didn't reveal much about buying stuff there. Does anyone know how ...
What in the world are you (of all people) going on about? That very on-topic and informative post you've quoted is from August, 2020, less than one year ago. At least he's not talking to himself...Go back to school and learn to count from ... Read More
How easy is it to buy stereo equipment? by stu1977
I am moving to Ho Chi Minh City in a few months. I am wondering whether to ship my stereo equipment (a bit old but good quality) or buy some new stuff in Vietnam. A bit of googling didn't reveal much about buying stuff there. Does anyone know how ...
My goodness. an (almost) 8 year old thread has been revived. presumably the OP has done his move by now. He did say he'd do it in a few months and that was in April 2013.What in the world are you (of all people) going on about? That very ... Read More
How easy is it to buy stereo equipment? by stu1977
I am moving to Ho Chi Minh City in a few months. I am wondering whether to ship my stereo equipment (a bit old but good quality) or buy some new stuff in Vietnam. A bit of googling didn't reveal much about buying stuff there. Does anyone know how ...
My goodness. an (almost) 8 year old thread has been revived. presumably the OP has done his move by now. He did say he'd do it in a few months and that was in April 2013.What in the world are you (of all people) going on about? That very ... Read More
How easy is it to buy stereo equipment? by stu1977
I am moving to Ho Chi Minh City in a few months. I am wondering whether to ship my stereo equipment (a bit old but good quality) or buy some new stuff in Vietnam. A bit of googling didn't reveal much about buying stuff there. Does anyone know how ...
Depending on what type of equipment you have. I moved here from the USA 7 months ago, and is regretting not shipping my sound system. I wouldn't recommend that Nguyen Kim store. I went there once and left immediately because of their inattentive ... Read More
How easy is it to buy stereo equipment? by stu1977
I am moving to Ho Chi Minh City in a few months. I am wondering whether to ship my stereo equipment (a bit old but good quality) or buy some new stuff in Vietnam. A bit of googling didn't reveal much about buying stuff there. Does anyone know how ...
Depending on what type of equipment you have. I moved here from the USA 7 months ago, and is regretting not shipping my sound system. I wouldn't recommend that Nguyen Kim store. I went there once and left immediately because of their inattentive ... Read More
DOG is GOD spelled backwards by cccmedia
Have you ever tried to pick up a large dog that didn't want to be picked up? Case in point... Though German shepherd Rocky of the YouTube channel 'Rocky' is a young puppy by age, less than a year old, he is just as large as his owner, ...
DOG is GOD spelled backwards Yes well, thats certainly a backwards way of looking at it, i guess, but that said, all dogs go to heaven.Have you heard about the dyslexic agnostic insomniac? He stayed up all night wondering if there was a dog.Thank ... Read More
Your views on freedom of the press in China by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you are well. We're planning to publish an article about freedom of the press around the world and would like to know your opinion. What are your thoughts on freedom of the press in China? What are the current risks in ...
Hi, Did you receive many (any?) PM's on this?... I happen to be aware that the doctor who tried to warn other medics about coronavirus had a visit from the authorities three days later asking him to stop. He was accused of "making false ... Read More
Pop up ads on the site by Budman1
The last two weeks the pop ups on the site have greatly increased, to the point now they are full screen and one is even a two minute ad that I can't click off. I understand it's a free site that has to get funded but these adds are really ...
Use a browser that comes with an ad-blocker. Some browsers pay particular attention to this feature. If your favourite browser doesn't come with an ad-blocker I don't see any issue with installing one. Mine does come with one and blocks ... Read More
Pop up ads on the site by Budman1
The last two weeks the pop ups on the site have greatly increased, to the point now they are full screen and one is even a two minute ad that I can't click off. I understand it's a free site that has to get funded but these adds are really ...
Use a browser that comes with an ad-blocker. Some browsers pay particular attention to this feature. If your favourite browser doesn't come with an ad-blocker I don't see any issue with installing one, unless you experience something like this: ... Read More
Funny in Vietnam by Diazo
I wish at some point someone would creat a sticky thread on the funny cultural differences. And I will start with one. “ Honey, our TV is five years old, why do we still have all the manufactures stickers on the screen”. Silly for the ...
'short shrift' does not quite mean that ... in usage (which of course like all English is rapidly 'going down the gurgler') means more impatient, critical, peremptory, arrogant, imperiousI did say NOT... P.s this has to be my ... Read More