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@unionjack

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Scottish expat in Vietnam

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Scottish, In a relationship

Speaks English

Registration: 16 December 2019

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unionjack replied to a thread
4 years ago
unionjack

STATE OF THE UNION SPEACH by unionjack

WOW, just watched Donald Trump give the best speech ever!!! I am not a citizen of the USA but my distant ancestors from Scotland played some small part in the creation of this great republic. Never been a great lover of Donald Trump, but this was ...

unionjack

You have to remember that the speech was written by others and that he just read it. To get a more accurate picture of his oratory and true opinions, watch one of his campaign rallies.Like him or not & yes his rally speeches are special for ... Read More

unionjack replied to a thread
4 years ago
qnbui

Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui

From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...

unionjack

My wife doesnt like the social behaviour in VN. She also hates the gossipers here who are constantly making up stories.Yup, thats the Vietnam I know too!! the ladies do like to gossip, in my apartment block, it reminds me of my younger days growing ... Read More

unionjack created a thread
4 years ago

STATE OF THE UNION SPEACH

WOW, just watched Donald Trump give the best speech ever!!! I am not a citizen of the USA but my distant ancestors from Scotland played some small part in the creation of this great republic. Never been a great lover of Donald Trump, but this was ... Read More

unionjack replied to a thread
4 years ago
rand0mwa1k

Where to buy oatmeal by rand0mwa1k

It seems like none of the big stores stock oatmeal, even in the "international" section. Anyone know where I can buy some?

unionjack

It seems like none of the big stores stock oatmeal, even in the "international" section. Anyone know where I can buy some?AEON Citymart, Phan Huy Ich, inside Phuc Yen 2 apartment building has a selection of many brands. I buy it there ... Read More

unionjack replied to a thread
4 years ago
qnbui

Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui

From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...

unionjack

Pancakes.....well there’s an idea. The Indians are the next mass market target here. Won’t that be nice. Russian bottom feeders & the kings of cheap ...the Indians & throw in the zero dong Chinese (if they heal from their ... Read More

unionjack replied to a thread
4 years ago
qnbui

Anyone have any further info on this upcoming tourist visa change? by qnbui

From what I've read and heard, it affects tourist visas over 30 days and you have to get re-stamped every 30 days. Could drive away expats from VN like the Thai laws that are driving away expats in Thailand. Hopefully it doesn't affect most ...

unionjack

A recent video regarding this change with the DL (tourist) visas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVKZRQAHXgUNow wait for those rules to be changed again.Ah yes......they will CONSIDER an extension. You can bet their level of consideration will ... Read More

unionjack replied to a thread
4 years ago
basically

What's the culture around dating ? by basically

Hi ! I've been talking to a Vietnamese girl for just shy of 2 years and we met for the first time 1.5 years ago. We're very serious and have been discussing marriage. She's a pharmacy student living at home. What's the cultural ...

unionjack

Wxx3's response made me think why my situation was different. My wife (then GF) never asked me for money. I offered it so she would not have to work so we could talk.:lol: :rolleyes: Read More

unionjack replied to a thread
4 years ago
Guest2023

30 day visa time frame. by Guest2023

What do you think the outcome will be if they introduce this 30-day maximum limit for visas. I can see a big exodus of expats who are living here on tourist visas. I'm sure an internal visa process will be offered at a ridiculous price.

unionjack

Gotta love the VIetnamese. game the system & alls good until some guy at immigration finds out he missed his cut of the action ,,and spills the beans. Expect that to rise .:o :whistle: Read More

unionjack replied to a thread
4 years ago
Guest2023

30 day visa time frame. by Guest2023

What do you think the outcome will be if they introduce this 30-day maximum limit for visas. I can see a big exodus of expats who are living here on tourist visas. I'm sure an internal visa process will be offered at a ridiculous price.

unionjack

Thank you for the information. Yeah I tell it without filter, too many PC liberal sensibilities in the world and in these threads. I despise the “why can’t we all just get along and pretend” liberal ideology. Anyways, can you tell ... Read More

unionjack replied to a thread
4 years ago
kaka1111

Motorbike by kaka1111

how do i go about getting a Vietnamese motorbike driving licence in Vung Tau? I want to be legal for insurance purposes. I have a full UK licence covering all sizes of bike. I want to drive a 125 Honda SH.

unionjack

Surely, there’s an offense similar to 'driving without due care and attention' in Vietnam?:unsure If there is, 99.9999999% of all drivers are guilty. :DOne hand holding handle bar, one hand holding dead chicken upside down is a ... Read More

unionjack replied to a thread
4 years ago
kaka1111

Motorbike by kaka1111

how do i go about getting a Vietnamese motorbike driving licence in Vung Tau? I want to be legal for insurance purposes. I have a full UK licence covering all sizes of bike. I want to drive a 125 Honda SH.

unionjack

i recon there should be a law against gobbing up spit & blowing snot from your nose when riding a bike. I just spent 2 hours dodging snot & spit all the way from Cai Be to HCMC. YUK Read More

unionjack replied to a thread
4 years ago
kaka1111

Motorbike by kaka1111

how do i go about getting a Vietnamese motorbike driving licence in Vung Tau? I want to be legal for insurance purposes. I have a full UK licence covering all sizes of bike. I want to drive a 125 Honda SH.

unionjack

I would suggest you read the policy, you will find most insurers wont cover illegal activities such as riding without a license.Bathing while riding a motorbike is illegal ... Read More

unionjack replied to a thread
4 years ago
basically

What's the culture around dating ? by basically

Hi ! I've been talking to a Vietnamese girl for just shy of 2 years and we met for the first time 1.5 years ago. We're very serious and have been discussing marriage. She's a pharmacy student living at home. What's the cultural ...

unionjack

Well said Sir Read More

unionjack replied to a thread
5 years ago
basically

What's the culture around dating ? by basically

Hi ! I've been talking to a Vietnamese girl for just shy of 2 years and we met for the first time 1.5 years ago. We're very serious and have been discussing marriage. She's a pharmacy student living at home. What's the cultural ...

unionjack

.its up to you & from what I read you have already decided & convinced yourself what to do. Go with your heart as they say!!I'm struggling with this which is why I made the post in the first place. I'm looking for reasons to justify ... Read More

unionjack replied to a thread
5 years ago
basically

What's the culture around dating ? by basically

Hi ! I've been talking to a Vietnamese girl for just shy of 2 years and we met for the first time 1.5 years ago. We're very serious and have been discussing marriage. She's a pharmacy student living at home. What's the cultural ...

unionjack

If you have the cash why not treat her & her family to a better life even although as you said they are Middle Class. Taking all this into account my advice for what its worth would be to send her 30 million a month cos the food bill alone just ... Read More