@Sobie
Belgian looking for information about Vietnam
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Lives in Hoi An, Quang Nam
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Registration: 24 February 2016
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Earthquakes In Vietnam? by OceanBeach92107
12 earthquakes in two days jolt Central Highlands ProvinceAfter the first tremor occurred at Kon Plong at around 2pm on Tuesday with a magnitude of 4.7, 11 more tremors were recorded with scales ranging from 2.5 to 2.9 magnitude. Although the ...
@OceanBeach92107 Yesterday an article in Vnexpress:"According to prior assessments, earthquakes in Kon Plong have been caused by water reservoirs" Read More
E-visa approval issue by toufas
Hi everyone, I am already 3 months in Vietnam with two visa runs in Lao Bao. I applied for a 3rd time for new visa last Friday, got no reply within 3 working days as usual and after checking the immigration website, my application was not ...
@OceanBeach92107 ''Were you on a 30-day eVisa when you made the switch to TRC? " No was still on Tourist visa. I arrived with my wife and all the documents early in the morning (0700) , it took a few minutes ( documents ... Read More
E-visa approval issue by toufas
Hi everyone, I am already 3 months in Vietnam with two visa runs in Lao Bao. I applied for a 3rd time for new visa last Friday, got no reply within 3 working days as usual and after checking the immigration website, my application was not ...
@OceanBeach92107 "They say I'll need to personally go to Hanoi for that."" In HCM , my wife had to pick up the passport with the TRC inside. Read More
Russia flights by Guestposter822
Just wondering if Vietnam has banned all flights from Russia because of the war as I haven't seen a single Russian here in Nha Trang ?
And tougher rules for the foreign English teachers ! 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 ...
But do not forget the quarantine, two weeks, at your return! And what will happen if somebody on your flight is positive !!!! I'll already skip 2021 and partially 2022 for travelling outside VN. Read More
Electrolyte Replacer by Davet109
Does anyone know where I can get powdered electrolyte replacer in Saigon. Thanks Dave
11 cans of TIGER every night.Such an odd number, in both meanings of the word.Not really, number 12 is in the early morning for the hair of the dog that bit him :D Read More
Electrolyte Replacer by Davet109
Does anyone know where I can get powdered electrolyte replacer in Saigon. Thanks Dave
Daily use Oresol 245 ( box of 20 ~30.000 Vnd) at your local pharmacy. Long-running or high-intensity exercises check the sports store or LAZADA. Read More
Sensible Expat forum by sanooku
Can someone suggest a sensible expat forum with sensible moderators?
Come to your senses and you'll find sensible ex-pat forums with sensible moderators! Searching the boundaries of free speech/expression can come back like a boomerang. Read More
Temporary Residence Card ??? What is it good for ???? by findvietnam
Hello Every Body I hope your guy is winning !!! my joke What are the rules , thoughts and reasons to get a Temporary Residence Card for Vietnam ???? Can you work ?? Health care options ?? More hassle less hassle ?? I am just asking , I am ...
Hi Honem, I did it in July by myself, around 185$ and it's easy to do it by yourself ( if you meet the conditions for obtaining the card of course) and it's 3 years valid. Read More
motorbike puncture repair with tyre plug kit by sanooku
A few days ago a small nail had become lodged in the back wheel of my motorbike. Air was escaping slowly. Took it to repair shop. He had several bikes to repair, so he said he couldn't repair it by taking wheel off completely that day, so come ...
Did it last week at a local repair shop and went afterwards for a check at the Honda garage, asked for an additional anti-puncture liquid (will do a tour in North-Vietnam for a month). They checked the tyre and told me it was ok, the liquid is an ... Read More
Amazing Coffee - delivery in Da Nang /// VN style + 100% Arabica by RCrash
Great coffee. Buy multiple bags and you can negotiate the price down to 150K per 450g bag. Direct from farm to Da Nang. Super high quality at better price /kg then any supermarket coffee. You can find it in any Moonmilk store, other stores, ...
Living in Pleiku and there are a lot of small farmers not using pesticides. My neighbour has a little farm ( between Pleiku and Dak Lak) not using pesticides and has also beehives located at farms not using pesticides. He brings me always coffee and ... Read More
Amazing Coffee - delivery in Da Nang /// VN style + 100% Arabica by RCrash
Great coffee. Buy multiple bags and you can negotiate the price down to 150K per 450g bag. Direct from farm to Da Nang. Super high quality at better price /kg then any supermarket coffee. You can find it in any Moonmilk store, other stores, ...
too expensive. Ridiculous! Can buy super quality at half price or even lower from local farmers. Honey coffee 80 K for 500gr at the local cafe. Read More
Does anyone know when to allow tourists to enter Vietnam thanks by Ollbest
Does anyone know when to allow tourists to enter Vietnam thanks
The figures for unemployment are a little bit flawed. There is an article (2014) -- google "Vietnam’s unemployment rate one of the lowest worldwide?" where they explain the figures. Cambodia and Laos have even a lower unemployment ... Read More
Why You Might Extend/Renew Tourist Visa Effective Before July 1st 2020 by OceanBeach92107
As almost everyone who wants to remain in Vietnam (on a tourist visa) understands by now, after July 1st 2020, any length of tourist visa extensions/renewals and new tourist visas will be limited by a 30 day "permission to ...
Ontheroad 57 maybe you're right but for me, it's a no-go, bought land with my girlfriend in Hoi An. I'll decide to put some cards in her hand but will keep the jokers. :D. The party will be after the construction of our house. I've ... Read More
Living in Vung Tau, Working in HCM by departed99
Hi Guys Having lived in HCM for a number of years i'm well overdue a move to a quieter, smaller town. I work 2-3 days a week in HCM so would need to be there for a maximum of 3 days a week. What's the feasibility of living in VT but ...
Certainly in the big cities. :D Read More