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1312j

@1312j

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English expat in Vietnam

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Lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh

Speaks English and basic German

Registration: 17 May 2017

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1312j replied to a thread
5 years ago
goldenbrown

Firesticks by goldenbrown

Hi, if i buy a firestick online,i'm guessing it will open up in vietnamese instructions can you change them into english instructions is language settings on them,i'm looking at buying of lazada or shopee,

1312j

Thankyou,if i have an amazon firestick sent from england will it work ok here,as we are in asia.Yeah, they work anywhere providing the internet is strong enough Read More

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5 years ago
FouadAdel

+5 Years Experience with no Degree? by FouadAdel

I know this question is asked a lot, but I can't find, I can't even find 2 people agreeing on the same thing which is weird! Long story short, I'm planning to move to Vietnam soon, I don't have a degree but I've been working in ...

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Officially, you need a degree to get a work permit (unless its recently changed), however, much like anything else in Vietnam, if you chuck enough money at it, you can get one. Read More

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5 years ago
charmavietnam

Paying EVN bill is easy !! by charmavietnam

It's very simple to pay your electricity bill each month! Electricity is valuable so use in case of necessity :D Ask your landlord the EVN consumer number (PE00000000000) if you agree to pay yourself in the rent contract. EVN staff will deliver ...

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Alternatively, just link the account number to your bank account and do it by hitting a couple of buttons... Read More

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5 years ago
KruChris

Online banking delays: Vietcom to Vietin Bank by KruChris

My salary was sent on Friday after banks' closing time. As of today at 11:30, it has not arrived. Am quite unhappy, because we are talking about March. In the UK, it would be done in just a minute. SEPA in the EU is pretty darn quickly, ...

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Depends if it was done by 'quick transfer' or not, if it wasn't the bank holiday will skew the processing time Read More

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5 years ago
OceanBeach92107

Tam Thanh at Tam Ky, Quang Nam by OceanBeach92107

Tomorrow I'm headed south from Đà Nẵng for at least a week stay at the nearly-natural beach area of Tam Thanh near Tam Kỳ, south of Hoi An in Quang Nam Province: Google Maps link I think it was @THIGV who pointed me in ...

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Worked in Tam Ky for a couple of weeks last May, magical place. Untouched beauty Read More

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5 years ago
Nsdarlin

Wanted Motorbikes 50cc Automatic for rent or sell by Nsdarlin

Hi..im looking for a 50cc automatic motorbikes for sale or rent which ever is within budget. Since will be in ho chi minh for 6 mth and wanting it for transport just to and fro to werk. Cant possible survive on grabcar or grabbike everyday. Will be ...

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I'm no motorbike salesman, but I'd imagine it'd be helpful if you said what your budget is... Read More

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5 years ago
yamcha

I miss Target, Walmart and Walgreens by yamcha

The thing I miss most back home is convenience and selection. This is a great country for sure and I love a lot about it but when I need to buy 5 different things I have to go to 5 different places in 5 different districts. JESUS!

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Has nobody heard of MM Mega Market? It's literally Vietnam's answer to Walmart. Anything you want, it's in there. Well, almost anything. http://mmvietnam.com/But there is no big different to a big BigC.Always found you get much more ... Read More

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5 years ago
yamcha

Which scooter do you like most? by yamcha

I bought myself a 2013 blue Honda Lead recently mostly for its practicality, it has a wide seating area and a lot of space under it but other than that it isn't a very good ride. I really wanted a Yamaha Grande (love the way it looks) but ...

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Settled on a Honda Air Blade for the time being after going through a few different ones, guess it depends on what you want it for. Long trips, short trips, etc etc Read More

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5 years ago
yamcha

I miss Target, Walmart and Walgreens by yamcha

The thing I miss most back home is convenience and selection. This is a great country for sure and I love a lot about it but when I need to buy 5 different things I have to go to 5 different places in 5 different districts. JESUS!

1312j

Has nobody heard of MM Mega Market? It's literally Vietnam's answer to Walmart. Anything you want, it's in there. Well, almost anything. http://mmvietnam.com/ Read More

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5 years ago
GuestPoster570

Std test hcm by GuestPoster570

Where is the best and affordable place in ho chi minh to get a STD test. Ive had some qoutes back on prices from private clinics and theyre extortionate. Anyone know a fairly reasonable priced one thats not too far from D1? Thanks

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Hahaha, why has someone searched Aids and Saigon on google, probably found this and then signed up just to say that. What a country Read More

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5 years ago
Daneb51

Vietnam. Police state.? by Daneb51

I am retired and considering a move to Vietnam. I am a child of the 60’s. How vigorous are the police? Thanks

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Money talks here - as long as you're not doing anything outlandishly illegal, you're fine Read More

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5 years ago
DiandraL

Extending a Tourist Visa from 3 Months to 1 Year by DiandraL

I arrived here a month ago to check out whether I wanted to stay here or not. I do want to live here. However, I'm not entirely sure how to go about extending my Visa from a three month single-entry to a multi-entry year long Visa. I definitely ...

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I arrived here a month ago to check out whether I wanted to stay here or not. I do want to live here. However, I'm not entirely sure how to go about extending my Visa from a three month single-entry to a multi-entry year long Visa. I definitely ... Read More

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5 years ago
Tsitta

Can a DN Visa be Cancelled by employer by Tsitta

Hello guys, Can an employer cancel a business Visa within one day that was sponsored by the company in the first place? If yes, what is the solution to get rid of the agony within one day. Please don't tell me to find a way to go out of the ...

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Just talking out loud, as opposed to in my head for a change... If the visa is in your passport, how exactly can the employer cancel it? Read More

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5 years ago
emilytrang

Looking to borrow a camera by emilytrang

Hey! Was wondering if anyone knows where I can borrow or rent a camera like a Canon T3i for a month? Thanks! Any suggestions will be helpful.

1312j

Bumping this back up, not as an early April Fool's, but because I'm in the situation where I need one for a week or two and I don't particularly want to shell out stupid money to buy one. I've tried searching on Google but not a ... Read More

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5 years ago
Jim-Minh

Random observations by Jim-Minh

There are a number of things that strike me unusual about Vietnam, and I thought I might comment and possibly petition your observations. You don't need a wallet in Vietnam, you need a filing cabinet. Vietnamese LOVE their soccer and remind me ...

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Average attendance is 1,000-2,500 for both teams in Sai Gon yet over 250,000 will watch highlights on YouTube.Remember that those YouTube numbers are worldwide. My wife watches VN highlights while I watch Premier League games. What blows my mind ... Read More