@villanova
Singaporean expat in Vietnam
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Lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh
Registration: 06 December 2015
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how much to fix a motorcycle with a flooded engine? by villanova
good evening, got caught in a flood in d7 recently and rode my nouvo through not knowing how deep the flood was going to get. the bike worked fine for a few days after riding through the flood and now simply can't start and so it's stuck ...
As others may read these replies for future problems, being a mechanic, I will advise what the first steps should be in the event of a flood water related problem. As soon as possible the spark plug should be removed, and the air cleaner if the ... Read More
Taxis are major problem to road safety by SueFu
Dear Community, it isn't just what happened to me yesterday that has prompted my posting, the traffic and driver behaviour has been deteriorating as far as I can see for a long time in HCMC. Taxis are major problem to road safety. Here is my ...
Its all about taking no responsibility for your actions, something that is lacking in bucketfuls here. My ex-neighbour had a vicious dog that tried to bite me each time I walked past his house. The owner told me it was my fault because I was not ... Read More
Good and Reasonable Contractor/ Design Firm by villanova
Dear all, Does anyone have any good contractors to introduce? Looking at moving into an office that is completely bare right now, will need a company to set up the tables, chairs, partitions, etc. So far I've only been introduced to one or ...
sorry i can't help and tell you which to go to. I cantell you which NOT to go to haha. the company that we went with turned out to be a super lousy company. once they received the 70% downpayment they stopped work and refused to continue, then ... Read More
Taxis are major problem to road safety by SueFu
Dear Community, it isn't just what happened to me yesterday that has prompted my posting, the traffic and driver behaviour has been deteriorating as far as I can see for a long time in HCMC. Taxis are major problem to road safety. Here is my ...
SueFu, that sounds like a really terrible experience, i'm so sorry that you had to go through that. What colinoscapee said is sadly true. i get that same sort of crazy and illogical reasoning when working with Vietnamese - when sh*t happens ... Read More
It's frustrating applying for a teaching job if you're Asian looking by Just A Guy
So I got the call after applying for the job online via a reputable career website. I talked to them and they asked me to come for an interview. I told them that I'm Asian looking; and after much hesitation they then told me that they're very sorry ...
Yes it sure is. I'm Singaporean and was told by HR (and I appreciated their honesty) from a language school that although I have much more qualifications and experience than most of their native english speakers, few Vietnamese parents would pay ... Read More
Bad feeling on Uber and Grab in Vietnam. by Contem talk
Hello Folks Anybody has any bad experience using Uber or Grab taxi? Usually, i am using Uber car on my daily travelling, at the begging, it was smooth and cheaper. But later on whenever I am trying to book my trip, then the fee is too high (not ...
As I said previously my issue with Grab and Uber bike drivers was with them looking more at their GPS than the road itself, but I'm guessing that with time these young drivers will become more experimented and will know the roads more and more, ... Read More
how much to fix a motorcycle with a flooded engine? by villanova
good evening, got caught in a flood in d7 recently and rode my nouvo through not knowing how deep the flood was going to get. the bike worked fine for a few days after riding through the flood and now simply can't start and so it's stuck ...
hello all, so I pushed the nouvo to a bike shop on huynh tan phat. as i'm really unfamiliar with bike parts and what not, i'm unable to tell you what was done other than a change of battery and lots of general tinkering about. total bill - ... Read More
how much to fix a motorcycle with a flooded engine? by villanova
good evening, got caught in a flood in d7 recently and rode my nouvo through not knowing how deep the flood was going to get. the bike worked fine for a few days after riding through the flood and now simply can't start and so it's stuck ...
dear all, thank you for sharing your opinions and feedback. @wxx3 - when i say it can't start it means that when i press the electric start, nothing happens. bike is completely dead. no sound, no nothing. anyhow, will bring the bike to a ... Read More
how much to fix a motorcycle with a flooded engine?
good evening, got caught in a flood in d7 recently and rode my nouvo through not knowing how deep the flood was going to get. the bike worked fine for a few days after riding through the flood and now simply can't start and so it's stuck ... Read More
Bad feeling on Uber and Grab in Vietnam. by Contem talk
Hello Folks Anybody has any bad experience using Uber or Grab taxi? Usually, i am using Uber car on my daily travelling, at the begging, it was smooth and cheaper. But later on whenever I am trying to book my trip, then the fee is too high (not ...
I stopped using both because of the pricing scheme. Normal taxi's post their rates and never change because of "peak hours". Grab has tried to charge me peak hour increase when it was not a peak hour. Vinasun or any of the others are ... Read More
Tan Son Nhat Customs Scam - Again.. by villanova
Yet another experience with the infamous Tan Son Nhat Airport Immigration 'Officers'. Was waiting to pick up a friend who was flying into Tan Son Nhat and was wondering why she was taking so long. Turns out when my friend handed over her ...
Actually Yogi goes Commando. Fully fledged member of the Free ball society. Keep em swingin in the breeze. (What was this topic again)😳hahahaha. great to inject some humor into an otherwise depressing topic Read More
Tan Son Nhat Customs Scam - Again.. by villanova
Yet another experience with the infamous Tan Son Nhat Airport Immigration 'Officers'. Was waiting to pick up a friend who was flying into Tan Son Nhat and was wondering why she was taking so long. Turns out when my friend handed over her ...
Your friend would have received an entry stamp, on that stamp it has the officers immigration number.cheers colin, thank you. Read More
Tan Son Nhat Customs Scam - Again.. by villanova
Yet another experience with the infamous Tan Son Nhat Airport Immigration 'Officers'. Was waiting to pick up a friend who was flying into Tan Son Nhat and was wondering why she was taking so long. Turns out when my friend handed over her ...
So sorry to know this, the best way is to report the incident to the Embassy and ask them to lodge official complaint about this to VN Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It would have been much better if your friend could wholly prescribe the incident, ... Read More
Tan Son Nhat Customs Scam - Again.. by villanova
Yet another experience with the infamous Tan Son Nhat Airport Immigration 'Officers'. Was waiting to pick up a friend who was flying into Tan Son Nhat and was wondering why she was taking so long. Turns out when my friend handed over her ...
hello karl. as my friend is from an ASEAN country, there was no need for a visa. residents of ASEAN countries like Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam etc. can travel to these countries for up to a month without any need for a visa. Read More
Tan Son Nhat Customs Scam - Again.. by villanova
Yet another experience with the infamous Tan Son Nhat Airport Immigration 'Officers'. Was waiting to pick up a friend who was flying into Tan Son Nhat and was wondering why she was taking so long. Turns out when my friend handed over her ...
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