

OceanBeach92107
American expat in Vietnam
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About me
American
Lives in Äà Nẵng
Speaks Fluent English & a little bit of Vietnamese, Spanish & German
Registration: 31 January 2018
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Vietnam Will Allow Starlink Internet For 600,000 Subscribers by OceanBeach92107
Huge!https://www.reuters.com/technology/space/vietnam-issues-decision-allow-spacexs-starlink-satellite-internet-service-2025-03-26/

@OceanBeach92107 Mmmmm, the air and the space over a country belong to the country.. To what extent/altitude? Certainly Vietnam and other countries have "unauthorized" satellites flying overhead all the time, right?To think that someone in the ... Read More


Hanoi Market by neal dunne
HiI am looking for a contact at Hanoi market, I am hoping to ship trainers to England.Can anyone help please? Thanks

Hi I am looking for a contact at Hanoi market, I am hoping to ship trainers to England. Can anyone help please? Thanks - @neal dunneYou'll have much better responses if you ask in the Face.Book group "Hanoi Massive" Read More


Understanding e-Visa Runs by Perseus
I’m hoping I can borrow on your experience here. I’m presently on a visa run, it was my first time trying it through the Moc Bai land gate instead of the airport. After leaving Vietnam I applied for an e-Visa, only to be told (twice) ...

@OceanBeach92107 Hello, Firstly, my all question was about getting eVisa for Vietnam. No worry for Cambodian visa I know there is no way to get a tourist visa without leaving Vietnam. I was wondering if the agency is necessary to get a new eVisa ... Read More


Understanding e-Visa Runs by Perseus
I’m hoping I can borrow on your experience here. I’m presently on a visa run, it was my first time trying it through the Moc Bai land gate instead of the airport. After leaving Vietnam I applied for an e-Visa, only to be told (twice) ...

@Aidan in HCMC Hello Aidan, I need to get a new e Visa in Cambodia and I will have a week to get it. I'm not sure if a week will be enough, even every info is correct I can be demanded to modify it. So do you recommend me to use an agent? If so ... Read More


Understanding e-Visa Runs by Perseus
I’m hoping I can borrow on your experience here. I’m presently on a visa run, it was my first time trying it through the Moc Bai land gate instead of the airport. After leaving Vietnam I applied for an e-Visa, only to be told (twice) ...

@Aidan in HCMC Hello Aidan, I need to get a new e Visa in Cambodia and I will have a week to get it. I'm not sure if a week will be enough, even every info is correct I can be demanded to modify it. So do you recommend me to use an agent? If so ... Read More


Vietnam Will Allow Starlink Internet For 600,000 Subscribers by OceanBeach92107
Huge!https://www.reuters.com/technology/space/vietnam-issues-decision-allow-spacexs-starlink-satellite-internet-service-2025-03-26/

Am I reading this right? Sounds like none of the 600K subscribers will actually have direct access to Starlink. "...Moreover, all national security and defense requirements must be strictly observed. One of the key conditions mandates that SpaceX ... Read More


Vietnam Will Allow Starlink Internet For 600,000 Subscribers by OceanBeach92107
Huge!https://www.reuters.com/technology/space/vietnam-issues-decision-allow-spacexs-starlink-satellite-internet-service-2025-03-26/

I'm not sure what the service offers beyond working in places without service.What are the advantages to consider? - @Dannyroc3 You might also consider the disadvantages.Starlink is available to me but:it's far too expensive to consider unless I was ... Read More


Fake products in VN by Dannyroc3
The subject of fake products is something I run into a lot.My GF swears everything from cosmetics to Hershey bars are fake. I was thinking of buying a Bluetooth speaker. but wonder if they are just copies.When I look on Lazada, for a MArshall BT ...

The subject of fake products is something I run into a lot. My GF swears everything from cosmetics to Hershey bars are fake. I was thinking of buying a Bluetooth speaker. but wonder if they are just copies. When I look on Lazada, for a MArshall ... Read More


ESL job recommendations by Jamison123
Hi, what would you say are the better language centers or schools to work at in Vietnam? I was recently offered a position with VUS and am interviewing with Scots English, but I am hesitant about both (especially Scots). I do not yet live in Vietnam ...

...Teachers have to go to different locations throughout the city on their own dime and only get paid for the time in the classroom, so there are some unpaid breaks. As a result, you may be at the school for 3 hours but only get paid for two. - ... Read More


Vietnam Will Allow Starlink Internet For 600,000 Subscribers by OceanBeach92107
Huge!https://www.reuters.com/technology/space/vietnam-issues-decision-allow-spacexs-starlink-satellite-internet-service-2025-03-26/

Huge! https://www.reuters.com/technology/space/vietnam-issues-decision-allow-spacexs-starlink-satellite-internet-service-2025-03-26/ - @OceanBeach92107I successfully placed my $9 USD deposit via the Starlink website, using my address in Vietnam. I ... Read More

Vietnam Will Allow Starlink Internet For 600,000 Subscribers
Huge!https://www.reuters.com/technology/space/vietnam-issues-decision-allow-spacexs-starlink-satellite-internet-service-2025-03-26/ Read More


Using a bike rather than a Motorbike in a major city? by Dannyroc3
Does anyone have experience using a bike rather than a Motorbike?I'd like to know how effective they are in a place Like HCMC or congested areas.With all the hassle and expense of getting a motorbike, why don't more people use Bikes to get around?I ...

Does anyone have experience using a bike rather than a Motorbike? I'd like to know how effective they are in a place Like HCMC or congested areas. With all the hassle and expense of getting a motorbike, why don't more people use Bikes to get ... Read More


Anyone on Testosterone Replacement Therapy in Vietnam? by DogChild
I have a benign tumor on my pituitary gland so I have to inject myself weekly with Testosterone. Is anyone here on TRT over there and if so do any of you have doctor or source recommendations (assuming Testosterone can be purchased legally over the ...

Everyone following this thread: it's really, Really, REALLY Simple:Go to a local hospital/medical center and have a DOCTOR prescribe Testosterone therapy for you.Once you have a legal prescription from the hospital doctor, then the HOSPITAL PHARMACY ... Read More


New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

Hi, Alison, from Brazil. I'll be living indefinitely in Da Nang from April 1st 2025. Just wanted to meet new people. If anyone knows of a WhatsApp group for playing sports. Also a gym that is not traditional (weights etc.). One with classes for ... Read More


1 year tourism visa for Vietnam by Safepeter
Today I read a post on Facebook by a tourist company offering a 1 year tourist ist for Vietnam. Interesting I thought, so I contacted them via their Zalo and asked"What is a 1 year tourism visa, and how do you apply for it, and how much is ...

It all smells like nuoc mam to me. - @Aidan in HCMC Well yeah, but it's a whole year's supply 👃🐟 🤧 Read More