Simon Miller
@simonpierpoint
Australian expat in Thailand
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About me
Australian
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English, Korean, Japanese
Registration: 30 January 2012
Activity
Where to buy gas cylinder in D1? by simonpierpoint
Does anyone know where I can get those little gas cylinders for one of those small camping stoves?
Thanks Jaitch. Read More
Where to buy gas cylinder in D1?
Does anyone know where I can get those little gas cylinders for one of those small camping stoves? Read More
Electrical Contact solution by maddygill
Hey I recently posted about my broken DSLR but I have recently found out that it's a very common problem with this make of camera and I just need some electrical contact solution to fix it. Does anyone know where I can buy some? Thanks
Around the Military Markets(Dan Sinh Market), area mate. You should be able to find what you're looking for: saigonscene.com/Dan-Sinh-Market.htm Read More
FLAT IN VIETNAM by Mcfadden
I am Alejandro, a 24 year old Spanish from Canary Islands, and I am moving to HCMV by the first of September to live and study a Master of international business in the University of law. Since I have 18 years old , I left my house, I've been in ...
Hey Alejandro, I've been living in Saigon for about 8 or 9 months. I had a good experience renting with Apato Cosy Rooms. Read More
Best way to find apartment District 7/Phu My Hung? by Naunet
We are moving to HCMC in about a month and will be living in Phu My Hung, near my husband's work/son's school. We're looking for an apartment near (in?) the "Panorama" building. What are the best web sites to look for District 7 apartments on? (not ...
Hi Naunet, Probably a little late to chime in here but I'd like to contribute my experience living in Saigon since Feb this year. I spent the whole first month of my time here researching and dealing with dodgy landlords and greedy real-estate ... Read More
Kickboxing or MMA in HCMC by simonpierpoint
Hi all, Does anyone know anywhere to do Kickboxing or MMA in HCMC? Thanks in advance..... Simon
thanks, got it.. Read More
Socialising in HCMC by Rebecca81
I was wondering if any groups or people on here would be interested in socialising generally? I don't mean sporting events and days out or those kind of organised events, but just hanging out, eating out or eating pizza in with some beers/homemade ...
Hi all, Sorry to hijack your thread Rebecca :S Some of us have organised a meetup for this Saturday, (11th Feb). It's locked in and it looks like we have at least 15 people coming so far. Anyone is welcome to join, just let me know and I'll send ... Read More
February Meetup by simonpierpoint
Hi all, It looks like enough people are interested in a Feb meetup for this Saturday, (11th), so we are going to go ahead with it. If you are interested, let me know and I will send you the details. Regards, Simon
Hi Musica and SteveNguyen, My idea is as a general meetup for globally mobiles and locals for language exchange, networking or just to get out, meet people and be social. I'm just waiting on confirmation for the place then I'll send a group ... Read More
February Meetup by simonpierpoint
Hi all, It looks like enough people are interested in a Feb meetup for this Saturday, (11th), so we are going to go ahead with it. If you are interested, let me know and I will send you the details. Regards, Simon
Hi all, Have also made a Facebook page for this: facebook.com/pages/Saigon-Social-Group/185079864926888?skip_nax_wizard=true#!/pages/Saigon-Social-Group/185079864926888 Regards, Simon Read More
February Meetup
Hi all, It looks like enough people are interested in a Feb meetup for this Saturday, (11th), so we are going to go ahead with it. If you are interested, let me know and I will send you the details. Regards, Simon Read More
Skygarden rent by simonpierpoint
Hi all, I'm considering renting a 2 bedroom apartment at Skygarden in District 7. Online the prices vary but looks like $1000 p/m dollar mark but one of my friends from HCMC told me the 'real' price if you go there in person and ask is about $500 ...
Thanks shoelace1, that's great info! :) Read More
Socialising in HCMC by Rebecca81
I was wondering if any groups or people on here would be interested in socialising generally? I don't mean sporting events and days out or those kind of organised events, but just hanging out, eating out or eating pizza in with some beers/homemade ...
Hi all, It's possible that the OP isn't following this thread so I'd like to put forward a meetup for anyone interested on Sat 11th Feb around 6:30pm. I don't actually arrive in Saigon until the end of next week so I have no idea of any suitable ... Read More
Skygarden rent
Hi all, I'm considering renting a 2 bedroom apartment at Skygarden in District 7. Online the prices vary but looks like $1000 p/m dollar mark but one of my friends from HCMC told me the 'real' price if you go there in person and ask is about $500 ... Read More
Martial arts in Ho Chi Minh by Goobag
I have recently arrived in Ho Chi Minh from Korea. I am living in district 7. In Korea I had ridiculous amounts of free time and took to studying martial arts. It's perfect for me. Keeps me stress free allows me to think. I'm no fighter but I like ...
So is the French gym the only option for kickboxing/mma type training? Read More
Are there ways of protecting my account when drawing from public ATMs? by Jaromir
Hi all, ... because I´m concerned that using a bank card to draw money is risky. My friends are getting suspicious dates of drawing money that do not correspond to reality. Is this a big problem in this country?
Do you think it's safer to keep your wallet at home and just take a handful of small bills when you go out? Read More