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5 years ago
MealsDavis

Coming soon! by MealsDavis

We're visiting Jan-Feb 2020 to scout early retirement digs. I'd planned to retire in Thailand since 1992 but visa requirements have changed and neither my Thai wife nor I want to bother. We'll visit friends & family. Cambo business ...

MealsDavis

Just changed the service (electrical panel) in my house and added Dual Function (Arc Fault Ckt Interrupter & Ground Fault Ckt Interrupter) breakers for all my 120V branch ckts. I'm counting on rental income from the old place and want to ... Read More

MealsDavis created a thread
5 years ago

Prescribed testosterone replacement TRT

I'm on Dr prescribed TRT. I've searched and read all available here. Most info is old, so starting a new thread. Can I buy testosterone & an AI over the counter? AI; exemestane (Aromasin), anastrozole (Arimidex) or letrozole ... Read More

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5 years ago
CharmLu186

Omega-3 Index test by CharmLu186

Hi! I am new here in HCMC and I am looking for a hospital or laboratory that provides/offers Omega-3 index Test? Thank you.

MealsDavis

Do you mean a blood test of reference level? For omega 3 supp analyses check labdoor dot com Read More

MealsDavis replied to a thread
5 years ago
expat.com

VIETNAM FORUM CODE OF CONDUCT by expat.com

Hi all, In order to keep the forum clear, friendly and useful, we invite you to follow these guidelines. They have been made to help you in using the forum. FIRST STEPS ON THE FORUM: > Before writing, we invite you to have a look at the previous ...

MealsDavis

Thanks for this forum. I'll TRY to behave... :one Do I get an ward if I do???? Read More

MealsDavis replied to a thread
5 years ago
MealsDavis

Coming soon! by MealsDavis

We're visiting Jan-Feb 2020 to scout early retirement digs. I'd planned to retire in Thailand since 1992 but visa requirements have changed and neither my Thai wife nor I want to bother. We'll visit friends & family. Cambo business ...

MealsDavis

In-shower 240V ungrounded systems are fun, huh? There are cord-body style protection and these I just googled ... Read More

MealsDavis replied to a thread
5 years ago
MealsDavis

Coming soon! by MealsDavis

We're visiting Jan-Feb 2020 to scout early retirement digs. I'd planned to retire in Thailand since 1992 but visa requirements have changed and neither my Thai wife nor I want to bother. We'll visit friends & family. Cambo business ...

MealsDavis

Very useful yet again. Thanks for all replies. I'm not looking to make the world safe, not that naive. Been going to SE Asia since early 90's. OMG that wiring ! I 'm primarily looking at making a life in a SE Asian country that wants us ... Read More

MealsDavis replied to a thread
5 years ago
MealsDavis

Coming soon! by MealsDavis

We're visiting Jan-Feb 2020 to scout early retirement digs. I'd planned to retire in Thailand since 1992 but visa requirements have changed and neither my Thai wife nor I want to bother. We'll visit friends & family. Cambo business ...

MealsDavis

Thank you OceanBeach92107. That was extremely useful and I'm grateful for all your contributions here. I've saved your reply as a reference. Much of it I've 'picked up on' here and there but that was a concise all-encompassing ... Read More

MealsDavis created a thread
5 years ago

Coming soon!

We're visiting Jan-Feb 2020 to scout early retirement digs. I'd planned to retire in Thailand since 1992 but visa requirements have changed and neither my Thai wife nor I want to bother. We'll visit friends & family. Cambo business ... Read More

MealsDavis replied to a thread
5 years ago
kowloon2020

Business visa denied due to "violating laws of Vietnam" - Blacklisted? by kowloon2020

Hello, I am from Western Europe, working in Hong Kong and I applied for a 3-month Vietnam business visa via an agency. I got an email from the agent telling me that I was denied, as the immigration told them "I have violated the laws of ...

MealsDavis

Why would someone need a WP when there's no income earned and one was really trying to develop business in VN?You don't need a work permit to develop or own a business in Vietnam. If you are an owner and derive income from the business you ... Read More

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5 years ago
kowloon2020

Business visa denied due to "violating laws of Vietnam" - Blacklisted? by kowloon2020

Hello, I am from Western Europe, working in Hong Kong and I applied for a 3-month Vietnam business visa via an agency. I got an email from the agent telling me that I was denied, as the immigration told them "I have violated the laws of ...

MealsDavis

Of course it wouldn't be polite for me to discuss anyone's possible intent to subvert the rules of a host country. OP kowloon2020 repeatedly asserted that he did not earn income and only signed contracts/secured office space and staff, ... Read More

MealsDavis replied to a thread
5 years ago
kowloon2020

Business visa denied due to "violating laws of Vietnam" - Blacklisted? by kowloon2020

Hello, I am from Western Europe, working in Hong Kong and I applied for a 3-month Vietnam business visa via an agency. I got an email from the agent telling me that I was denied, as the immigration told them "I have violated the laws of ...

MealsDavis

THIS is AWFUL. I had thought VN was friendlier to retired expats than Thailand or Cambodia, but I guess not now. There's just no getting around leaving every 90 days, it seems. The case can be made it's gaming the system, but the VOA firms ... Read More

MealsDavis replied to a thread
5 years ago
MealsDavis

A title is required? hmmm... going with KING OF URANUS by MealsDavis

My wife (Thai) and I will move to Danang in 2 years. Looking forward to being a short flip-flop shuffle from the beach, good AA meetings, and a lifting gym. Neither of us drink, gamble or smoke - so SE Asia is a *HALF OFF SALE* every day. And no ...

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...speechless Read More

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5 years ago
charmavietnam

A quick guide to Certificate of Visa Exemption (VEC), Vietnam by charmavietnam

Dear Expats! We already covered this topic many times but still some members has doubt about - how to obtain a VEC, who are eligible, what document needed, how much does it cost, how long it take to get processed, etc. I hope this short guide will ...

MealsDavis

THIGV: That was helpful to this newb. The reason my Thai wife and I are considering VN is due to the easier visa situation - compared to Thailand. My wife's not Vietnamese. I can't get a VEC (Certificate of Visa Exemption -for other ... Read More

MealsDavis created a thread
5 years ago

A title is required? hmmm... going with KING OF URANUS

My wife (Thai) and I will move to Danang in 2 years. Looking forward to being a short flip-flop shuffle from the beach, good AA meetings, and a lifting gym. Neither of us drink, gamble or smoke - so SE Asia is a *HALF OFF SALE* every day. And no ... Read More

MealsDavis replied to a thread
5 years ago
hdgh29

Sihanoukville....still an ok retirement venue. by hdgh29

I am planning on retiring in Cambodia in about a year. Always loved living by the sea so been looking at Sihanoukville. But been reading some bad press about how it's changing. Is it really as bad as everyone seems to make out.? And what would ...

MealsDavis

Thanks for clearing that up Joe. Yeah, the letter from an employer in Cambodia now is what I was referring to. I'll try not to pollute the board with bad info anymore. Read More