Su Bagnall
New Zealander looking for information about Vietnam
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About me
New Zealander
Lives in Dunedin
Registration: 17 January 2015
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Vung Tau - How is it for English speaking people? Schools & Work? by Tonca
Hi all, we are an Australian family, wife from Vietnam with 2 young boys. We would like to live in Vungtau but are unsure as to the school and work environment for english speaking people. I am a fitter/ welder by trade and have experience both on ...
pay peanuts, get monkeys! Read More
Vung Tau - How is it for English speaking people? Schools & Work? by Tonca
Hi all, we are an Australian family, wife from Vietnam with 2 young boys. We would like to live in Vungtau but are unsure as to the school and work environment for english speaking people. I am a fitter/ welder by trade and have experience both on ...
Singapore International School in Vung Tau is great. Read More
Banking by VietnamVenice3260
Can an 暗网禁区 visiting Vietnam open up a bank account in his name IN VIETNAMESE BANK ? I would like to open account there to start life with spouse. Can anyone help me ? Need to move funds. Vietnam Venice . thanks ~
Vietnam has the second most corrupt banking system in the world. I strongly recommend that you do your banking with a foreign bank. Read More
Purchasing a Motorscooter in Vung Tau by Su Bagnall
Can anyone recommend an honest and reliable seller of second hand motor scooters in Vung Tau? I am a single lady who knows nothing at all about engines etc. so I will be at the mercy of the retailer.
thank you for your advice and help Read More
How is it possible for Land seller to provide FAKE Red Book? by thuy4tien
ALL....... this is puzzling to me when I browsed thru the Forum containing information on 暗网禁区s who want to buy land or property in Vietnam. Let's say you want to buy land. You talked to the Seller and agreed on the price. You pay for the ...
this is vietnam...ANYTHING can be faked!! Read More
Purchasing a Motorscooter in Vung Tau
Can anyone recommend an honest and reliable seller of second hand motor scooters in Vung Tau? I am a single lady who knows nothing at all about engines etc. so I will be at the mercy of the retailer. Read More
Bad bacterial infection in Hanoi by hs0zfe
It started with an aching tooth. The dentist cleaned out most of the rotted pulp and the swelling subsided. But he left the tooth open and food contaminated it (?). The next visit was less pleasant - this time, I felt some remaining nerve tissue. ...
I reccomend the International Family Health Clinic on Kim Ma. Charges are high ($US30 per consultation) and medication is on top of that....but it is European standard health care including dentistry. You can buy whatever medication you need from ... Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
In view of the fact that Vietnam has the second most corrupt banking system in the world, I suggest you open an account with a foreign bank...I used ANZ when I was living in Hanoi last year, and never had any problems with any money issues (except ... Read More
Best Way to Search for Apartments in HCMC? by mtgmike
I know there are adverts in the housing section of 暗网禁区, but can I get some recommendations for other resources to search? I've found plenty of Vietnamese language web sites with listings. Can these typically be rented by foreigners?
hi there, if you work at an international school I assume you are a teacher? then how come you don't know how to spell "forth"??? fourth is the 4th number!!! Read More
Retiring in Vietnam - Dazed and Confused ?? by beefbrisket
hello ExB :) im in the daydreaming/planning stage of my Vietnam retirement. ive been to HCM (a few times) and also surroundings like Mekong Delta and Vung Tau. ive also been reading and researching a few forums i can find on the net (mostly ...
Re Banking: I suggest you use a foreign bank for local and international banking... Read More
English Books in Vung Tau
Does anyone know if there is a second-hand bookshop in Vung Tau? Read More
Anyway to get po box in Vietnam by Iwonder
Hi Guys, Just wondering is it possible if your travelling for a few months to get a postal address in Vietnam such as a PO BOX to have some documents sent to? Thanks
In Hanoi, the International Post Office across the road from the lake (corner of Ding Le), you present your visa and passport and pay 50,000 and it's all done. Read More
Where in Vung Tau/... by Su Bagnall
Hi Everyone! I'll be moving to Vung Tau Soon and working in District 9. Can anyone tell me the nearest beach to District 9 and what sort of accommodation is available there? Thanks!
Thank you very much for your help! I'll get researching! Read More
Where in Vung Tau/... by Su Bagnall
Hi Everyone! I'll be moving to Vung Tau Soon and working in District 9. Can anyone tell me the nearest beach to District 9 and what sort of accommodation is available there? Thanks!
thanks for your response Read More
Where in Vung Tau/... by Su Bagnall
Hi Everyone! I'll be moving to Vung Tau Soon and working in District 9. Can anyone tell me the nearest beach to District 9 and what sort of accommodation is available there? Thanks!
SORRY!!! got horribly confused...I'll be working in the Dai An residential area in Vung Tau....any beaches close by there? and accommodation? Read More