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Registration: 09 July 2013

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christine thuy replied to a thread
7 years ago
Tiffany1293

MONTESSORI SCHOOL IN DIST. 2 by Tiffany1293

Hello everyone, We are going to move from Canada to Vietnam and rent an apartment in Thao Dien ward, district 2. My family is very interested in Montessori method that my girl is studying with in Canada. So, we want her to continue this method when ...

christine thuy

Well, since they clearly stated that they interest in Montessori education, it be better to provide them with the correct answer. If they need a day care or a kindergarten, your suggestion will be great for them. Read More

christine thuy replied to a thread
7 years ago
Tiffany1293

MONTESSORI SCHOOL IN DIST. 2 by Tiffany1293

Hello everyone, We are going to move from Canada to Vietnam and rent an apartment in Thao Dien ward, district 2. My family is very interested in Montessori method that my girl is studying with in Canada. So, we want her to continue this method when ...

christine thuy

for Montessory education, there are 2 schools you can look for. one in D7 and one in Binh Duong in VSIP 1. Travel from D2 to D7 is a bit far but it should be fine if the school can arrange shuttle to pick up. about pricing, MMI in BInh Duong is far ... Read More

christine thuy 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 ...

christine thuy

seeing this post a little bit late. How is your child after the meeting with the school? I'm not sure if your kid go to a private school or government school? I'm a Vietnamese and I also cant stand with that action. During my daughter ... Read More

christine thuy replied to a thread
7 years ago
stoutt1000

Vietnamese translation needed by stoutt1000

please could somebody help me with the following translation giống ngọ hồi đó o vn đợi nị ghe... ngày nào cũng 5h mấy dậy :)) Chac aị đang iu ksc dữ ...

christine thuy

to your question: "..just like me waiting for you when we still in Vietnam....waked up at around 5am ...probably loving someone pretty much..." btw, it's a slang, not central accent. Read More

christine thuy created a thread
10 years ago

swimming class for toddler in Binh Duong?

I need an advice from any members in Binh Duong area. Im looking for swimming course or personal trainer for my 2 yo daughter. She enjoy swimming so much and i think it never be too soon to have a proper education for her. However, it quite hard to ... Read More

christine thuy replied to a thread
10 years ago
Queen of the Suburbs

Is having an affair as an expat always inevitable? by Queen of the Suburbs

I hear that expats always end up getting lonely and having affairs? Is this true? Any confessions or stories to share? I'm new to this all and terrified about the prospect of the dynamics of my marriage changing.... Queenie

christine thuy

I went to some meeting with my client and each time I saw new face. it can be either office staff, some are friend of friends or even worker. my clients some time gossip about new girl of this guy or that guy. guess what? they even have baby with ... Read More

christine thuy replied to a thread
10 years ago
musicman99

paypal by musicman99

Hi , Anyone knows where i can buy a paypal voucher in ho chi minh city? I am currently living in Tay ninh

christine thuy

you cant buy a paypall voucher in VN. have to register paypall account and link it with your credit card. Paypall will deduct it from your creditcard. paypall vn has a detail guid on it, just ask google. goodluck to you. Read More

christine thuy replied to a thread
11 years ago
Isacameth

wheat spring roll wrappers by Isacameth

I'm looking for wheat spring roll wrappers to make cha gio. I don't like the rice paper ones as they don't cook up crispy and they stick to my teeth. I have been to district 5 cho lon market and they have tiny little round ones. Not exactly ones I'm ...

christine thuy

in here, they called it Greenbeen wrappers, which more crunchy than rice paper. you better to go market and ask them wrapper to make cha gio. they will show you two type. green been wrappers more crunchy but you will have to use them quick as it ... Read More

christine thuy replied to a thread
11 years ago
brianpool

Starting small company in HCMC by brianpool

Hi I'm looking for any tips, suggestions about setting up a small company in Ho Chi Minh City. I have talked with one local law firm (Viet Luat) and they are basically rip-off merchants. Any ideas?

christine thuy

foreigner can own property in vn. however, foreigner can buy apartment, not house, bungalow,mansion or land. and it limit to the fist number. yes, you can buy is the answer and the number of property you can own is 1. you will have to reside in vn ... Read More

christine thuy replied to a thread
11 years ago
brianpool

Starting small company in HCMC by brianpool

Hi I'm looking for any tips, suggestions about setting up a small company in Ho Chi Minh City. I have talked with one local law firm (Viet Luat) and they are basically rip-off merchants. Any ideas?

christine thuy

Hi I'm looking for any tips, suggestions about setting up a small company in Ho Chi Minh City. I have talked with one local law firm (Viet Luat) and they are basically rip-off merchants. Any ideas?pM me if you want to know initial steps to set up a ... Read More

christine thuy replied to a thread
11 years ago
lauryn6061

Exercising in Thu Dau Mot/Binh Duong New City by lauryn6061

Hi guys, I'm looking for a personal trainer who could help me with lifting heavy and/or bodyweight exercises in Binh Duong New City for reasonable prices. Thanks!

christine thuy

Claresofia Sometimes i saw a western girl in pink shirt. is that you??? Read More

christine thuy replied to a thread
11 years ago
janin

Internet Cafes near Ben Thanh Market by janin

Posting again@@ Please give me location of some good internet cafes near ben thanh market or near bitexco financial centre. are there any good internet shops near bui vien

christine thuy

In vn, it not common to have internet cafe as in Singapore. You can go to Highland coffee at 37 Ton Duc Thang, they have some laptop in the corner for free use. just purchase a drink and use their laptop there. otherwise, you will have to go to any ... Read More

christine thuy replied to a thread
11 years ago
demonietto

GRS helmets in D1 by demonietto

Where can I find GRS helmets in D1? I've seen them on people but have only found Andes, etc., which don't fit. Their website is in VN, so that doesn't help. Thanks!

christine thuy

sometimes i see it in Coopmart but not many. Have you try at the store on Nguyen Thi MInh Khai street yet? they have different brand from Andes, Protect and many others. Read More

christine thuy replied to a thread
11 years ago
VungTauDon

US Passport photos in Ho Chi Minh City by VungTauDon

Can anybody suggest a place for getting proper US passport photos done? I need to get my 5 month old's done so we can get the certificate of birth abroad done next month.

christine thuy

vungtaudon my friend use her own camera to take pic for her 2 months daughter at home and just need to bring the camera to any shop to develop it as a passport size photo.what you need is just a camera,white blanket as a background and someone to ... Read More

christine thuy replied to a thread
11 years ago
Jilulu

is it good to visit Nha Trang in Nov? by Jilulu

hello everyone, me and my friend are about to go to Nah Trang in Nov please tell me the weather will be great no raining season !

christine thuy

jilulu you need to pray for luck.it may have hot sun or rain and storm during that period.but rain and storm wont take over 2 or 3 days. see if you get your luck to enjoy hot sun but beware of jelly fish.lot of jelly fish from Oct to Nov :) Read More