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Downsouth

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Australian expat in Vietnam

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Lives in Dong Thap.

Registration: 02 January 2013

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Downsouth replied to a thread
7 years ago
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Corporal Punishment in Vietnam Schools. by Downsouth

We live in the boonies and our kids attend local schools. My kids have come home on more than one occasion with marks or bruises on their bodies from being struck by teachers and I've had a gutful of it. Taking into consideration that corporal ...

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Thanks for the sound advice and kind words all. Things seem to be sorted, well as sorted as can be at this point. The principal was very apologetic, took a pic of the boy's back and assured my wife that some action will be taken and something of ... Read More

Downsouth replied to a thread
7 years ago
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Corporal Punishment in Vietnam Schools. by Downsouth

We live in the boonies and our kids attend local schools. My kids have come home on more than one occasion with marks or bruises on their bodies from being struck by teachers and I've had a gutful of it. Taking into consideration that corporal ...

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First of all my sincere apology to who ever I've upset due to my reactive replies to what I felt were totally irrelevant responses to my post. Perhaps taking things just a little too personally due to it being my child. But I was after all ... Read More

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7 years ago
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Corporal Punishment in Vietnam Schools. by Downsouth

We live in the boonies and our kids attend local schools. My kids have come home on more than one occasion with marks or bruises on their bodies from being struck by teachers and I've had a gutful of it. Taking into consideration that corporal ...

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Read and comprehend the post before ya stick ya beak in.:o Whoa, that's harsh. This is a member forum where you asked for comments. We are all sticking our beaks in. :( And, sorry about your kid.Yes this is true, I am inviting comments but ... Read More

Downsouth replied to a thread
7 years ago
Downsouth

Corporal Punishment in Vietnam Schools. by Downsouth

We live in the boonies and our kids attend local schools. My kids have come home on more than one occasion with marks or bruises on their bodies from being struck by teachers and I've had a gutful of it. Taking into consideration that corporal ...

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I hope your wife can do as good tap dance as my wife when necessary. Good luck.Haha thanks. Mine is more of a kick boxer than a tap dancer. Things will get real interesting if they get defensive.......... Read More

Downsouth replied to a thread
7 years ago
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Corporal Punishment in Vietnam Schools. by Downsouth

We live in the boonies and our kids attend local schools. My kids have come home on more than one occasion with marks or bruises on their bodies from being struck by teachers and I've had a gutful of it. Taking into consideration that corporal ...

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Thanks Ralph and Fred. The cops in our neck of the woods are a little laid back. They would have no interest in taking action against their drinking/cock fighting buddies. They only get active if there's a dollar in breaking up an unsanctioned ... Read More

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7 years ago
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Corporal Punishment in Vietnam Schools. by Downsouth

We live in the boonies and our kids attend local schools. My kids have come home on more than one occasion with marks or bruises on their bodies from being struck by teachers and I've had a gutful of it. Taking into consideration that corporal ...

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@Spmcintyre58. Read and comprehend the post before ya stick ya beak in. "The last straw for me was my eldest arriving home this afternoon with a large welt above his buttocks and no shoes as the teacher struck him and confiscated them for not ... Read More

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7 years ago
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Corporal Punishment in Vietnam Schools. by Downsouth

We live in the boonies and our kids attend local schools. My kids have come home on more than one occasion with marks or bruises on their bodies from being struck by teachers and I've had a gutful of it. Taking into consideration that corporal ...

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Thanks THIGV. My issue is the fact the stick is used at all and the fact it is illegal to do so. I've lived here going on 15yrs and have a basic understanding of the culture and we would be more than happy to be shamed than to see welts on the ... Read More

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7 years ago

Corporal Punishment in Vietnam Schools.

We live in the boonies and our kids attend local schools. My kids have come home on more than one occasion with marks or bruises on their bodies from being struck by teachers and I've had a gutful of it. Taking into consideration that corporal ... Read More

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7 years ago
Kooler42

ENT Doctor by Kooler42

Need to get second opinion for 6 year old son with andoides and tonsils issues. Require good English. Thank You

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FV Hospital. Tell em ya want a English speaker. Ya can't go wrong. Read More

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7 years ago
Loftii

Reliable courier service from hoi an to da lat by Loftii

Hi does anyone know of a reliable courier service to get a 15kg suitcase from Hoi An to Da Lat Thanks

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Sorry no. As I live way, way south of where you need the service and we use our local service. Would suggest using a service that is a local Hoi An business. Read More

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7 years ago
Loftii

Reliable courier service from hoi an to da lat by Loftii

Hi does anyone know of a reliable courier service to get a 15kg suitcase from Hoi An to Da Lat Thanks

Downsouth

Umm...... one of the local bus services? Locals use them almost exclusively. In fact we use them exclusively. Never a problem. Receiver just needs to pick up. Read More

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7 years ago
epsacori

1 year visa for European expats? by epsacori

Any news available for this issue? Thanks in advance you your input...

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Approx. US$600. Talk to an "agent" Read More

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7 years ago
ncollins10021

Need lawyer - Birth Cert by ncollins10021

I contacted a lawyer recently requesting help obtaining a birth certificate for my son. I am from UK and my son's mom is from VN. We are un-married. Getting a bit of a run around from province gov so decided to contact lawyer in HCM. Was ...

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The Aus citizenship form (118) does state that you may be required to take a DNA test, it all depends on the circumstances.Yes, true for 118. Although I was not required to do so. I was actually referring to Viet. birth cert. though. As the OP ... Read More

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7 years ago
ncollins10021

Need lawyer - Birth Cert by ncollins10021

I contacted a lawyer recently requesting help obtaining a birth certificate for my son. I am from UK and my son's mom is from VN. We are un-married. Getting a bit of a run around from province gov so decided to contact lawyer in HCM. Was ...

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You will need a DNA for a Brit citizenship though ....All I can say is WOW. Does the Queen have so little trust in the integrity of her subjects? Americans can obtain a Consular Report of Birth Abroad simply based on the attestation of the ... Read More

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7 years ago
ncollins10021

Need lawyer - Birth Cert by ncollins10021

I contacted a lawyer recently requesting help obtaining a birth certificate for my son. I am from UK and my son's mom is from VN. We are un-married. Getting a bit of a run around from province gov so decided to contact lawyer in HCM. Was ...

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Exactly what Andrew Paul Gregory said. Except we didn't need to do a DNA for our 2 kids. Is this something new?? You will need a DNA for a Brit citizenship though and it is more a hassle than doing your birth cert. here. Took a friend 6 months ... Read More