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Kevin0105

Kevin0105

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American looking for information about Vietnam

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12

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About me

American, Single

Lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh

Speaks English, Vietnamese.

Registration: 22 December 2016

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Kevin0105 replied to a thread
last year
Ungarb

Watching U.S. TV/Cable programs in Vietnam by Ungarb

Both Hulu and Fubo geoblock their streams so even with a VPN (ExpressVPN. etc.) their programming (local U.S. TV and national sports events) is unavailable in Vietnam.Are their any other options or alternatives?

Kevin0105

Install Adblock Plus.https://moviesjoy.is/homehttps://v2.sportsurge.net/home2/https://tv247.us/ Read More

Kevin0105 replied to a thread
last year
goodolboy

REGISTER VIETNAMESE PHONE NUMBER WITH PHOTO I.D. by goodolboy

Sitting having morning coffee as usual with some Vietnamese friends & two of them were working together on their phones taking like selfies. Now this being something I very rarely see them doing I was curious to understand what they were doing ...

Kevin0105

They keep your photo for facial recognition. even if you no longer use the phone service. They can track you on CCTV cameras. Read More

Kevin0105 replied to a thread
2 years ago
goodolboy

TENANTS HAVE DONE A RUNNER by goodolboy

Just the strangest thing this one..................so we rent out an apartment in D12 & for a year the tenants (Vietnamese middle aged man & young Vietnamese "wife") paid the rent no problems until about 2 months back they stopped paying. ...

Kevin0105

It happens quite often in Vietnam. Borrowing ton of money from loan shark with ridiculously high monthly interest rates, cannot make payments. Run off into the night and disappear. Read More

Kevin0105 replied to a thread
2 years ago
OceanBeach92107

Using Zalo App Outside Vietnam by OceanBeach92107

There is a pretty prevalent rumor floating around that you can only use the Zalo communications app in Vietnam. I have returned to the USA and I'm still using my Zalo account--transferred to my new U.S. cell phone--to communicate with all of ...

Kevin0105

Zalo is owned by the Vietnamese military. Do not say anything negative about the gov. best bet is Signal app, Telegram, or iPhone iMessge. Read More

Kevin0105 replied to a thread
2 years ago
woodsdancer

US drivers licences for expats by woodsdancer

I am finding it increasingly difficult to get/renew a US drivers license. I normally do not drive a car in Vietnam so I have no real need for a Vietnamese license. More to the point, a Vietnamese license is essentially useless when visiting the US ...

Kevin0105

Easy. Claim to be homeless and use the homeless shelter address. Worked for me. I'm actually homeless LOL. Read More

Kevin0105 replied to a thread
2 years ago
jtodter

Ordering books online - ship to Vietnam..? by jtodter

My grandchildren, 7 and 11, are moving to Vietnam soon from Australia. They are very keen readers. Anyone know online book places that ship to Vietnam?

Kevin0105

This is how I would do it. Did it for my gf in Vietnam. Get a Kindle fire tablet, Download and install LIBBY app from the app store. In Australia, go to a local library, get library card and check out eBooks with the Libby app on Kindle fire tablet. ... Read More

Kevin0105 replied to a thread
8 years ago
tvkk42

Pollution in Vietnam by tvkk42

Hello expats, I'm considering moving back to Vietnam. Just wonder how everyone finds the pollution level (air pollution, water pollution, food contamination) these days (especially in Saigon and Hanoi) because I hear a lot of people complain ...

Kevin0105

You'll be fine. You are more likely killed in a traffic accident or a mugging before the polllutants get you. Read More

Kevin0105 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Kevin0105

Retirement in Vietnam by Kevin0105

How can I retire in Vietnam if my visa is only for 5 years?

Kevin0105

You are the man. Thx. I know whom to ask when I need help. Read More

Kevin0105 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Kevin0105

Retirement in Vietnam by Kevin0105

How can I retire in Vietnam if my visa is only for 5 years?

Kevin0105

Thanks man. When your VEC expires. Do you have to leave the country and reapply for another? Read More

Kevin0105 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Kevin0105

Retirement in Vietnam by Kevin0105

How can I retire in Vietnam if my visa is only for 5 years?

Kevin0105

You are right. My bad. Read More

Kevin0105 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Kevin0105

Retirement in Vietnam by Kevin0105

How can I retire in Vietnam if my visa is only for 5 years?

Kevin0105

http://www.vietnamvisaonentry.com/general-infomation/5-year-visa-exemption-paper-for-vietnamese-residents-overseas/ Read More

Kevin0105 created a thread
8 years ago

Retirement in Vietnam

How can I retire in Vietnam if my visa is only for 5 years? Read More