Andrew Frechtman
@doctorgroove
American looking for information about Philippines
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American
Lives in Las Vegas NV
Speaks English
Registration: 12 March 2015
Vaccines for expats by Overweight Unicorn
Does anyone have information on the possibility of expats receiving the vaccine in country once it becomes *readily available. It would seem impossible to go back to the UK and return once fully inoculated (currently 12 weeks between jabs) as the ...
Why not check with your respective Embassies and see if they are providing the Vaccination to their expat citizens? Read More
Viet / Australian relations and visa application / duration by MarkinNam
Is anyone hearing news of changes in the offering regarding these points
??? The cost of the insurance premium is $2000, or the amount of the coverage is $2000? Enquiring minds need to know... Read More
How can i move to Saigon Vietnam? by Zubairali004
Hi all. I'm Ali Zubair from Pakistan. I'm 42 years old single. My education status is B.A. I want to move Saigon Vietnam. Anyone there help me ??
Right now almost nobody is being allowed into Vietnam, unless they have a skillset that is in extremely high demand and there aren't enough in the native population, or they are high value business investors. I doubt the government will change ... Read More
Electrician/Contractor in Nha Trang
Bad idea, unless you are planning to burn your house down... Read More
Are there any chiropractors in HCMC?
I'm looking for a good, preferably western trained chiropractor in D7, preferably, or D1,D4 or D3. What is the typical fee? Thanks Read More
Vietnam blackist
It is entirely possible that someone with the same or similar name has been blacklisted, and the Vietnamese government isn't bothering to do the necessary due diligence. You will have to push back by providing more identifying about yourself... Read More
How hard for Vietnamese Woman to get a tourist visa to USA by elkski
just wondering what is considered the requirements for a woman to get a tourist visa to the USA. I imagine there is word on the street such as Minimum savings Job stability Perhaps land or house ownership Past travel history Age Children or not
Best source of information on this: The US Embassy in Hanoi or the US Consulate in HCMC. Read More
Any musicians in Chiang Mai??? by tedlange
Hey There, I plan to be living in Chiang Mai no later than Jan 2017. I currently have a full studio in my house for writing and recording music. I am interested to know if there are any current expats looking to start a band. I might sell some of ...
Hey all! I am a mature (61y.o.) semi retired credentialed professional drummer, currently living in Las Vegas. I am considering moving to either Chiang Mai or Saigon/HoChiMinh City. Is it possible to earn enough income to live on playing music ... Read More
Aspiring musician from the UK planning to move to New York
Look into working in the Middle East or Asia in a top-40 type cover band or working on cruise ships. If your reading is strong, you can stay employed on ships for as long as you like...One of the benefits of working on ships (in addition to being ... Read More
Aspiring musician from the UK planning to move to New York
Look into working in the Middle East or Asia in a top-40 type cover band or working on cruise ships. If your reading is strong, you can stay employed on ships for as long as you like... Read More
Aspiring musician from the UK planning to move to New York
New York is a highly energized, dynamic and vibrant music scene, but it is cutthroat competitive as well. I would suggest that you go to school to "up your game" so to speak, then get two or three years of real world experience with a ... Read More
Visa to Vietnam from America! !! Is it true? by reds_196
I know Vietnam laws change very frequently, I would like to visit Vietnam in December but I'm looking online for a reliable source to apply for visa on arrival, can anyone recommend a good website? I saw they no longer give 1, 3 or 6 months visa ...
Once the visa expires after 12 months, can it be renewed locally, or does one have leave the country and apply for a new one? Read More
Import Charges on Shipment from US by -JohnD-
Yesterday I received a shipment from the US containing a $200 pair of size 14 motorcycle boots that are now a $348 pair of size 14 motorcycle boots. I knew when I ordered them that shipping was $59 (Priority Mail Express). What I did not know is ...
Does anybody have any knowledge or experience about shipping musical instruments and music books/study materials to HCM? I would like to ship a moderately large set of drums/cymbals/stands and four rubber storage tubs full of books and papers ... Read More
Any Updates on the newly passed 12 month tourist visa for US citizens by ChrisRug
My name is Chris. I've lived here with my wife and two children for almost a year now. I read all news VN, and read a few months ago that the VN govt was going to change the way tourist visa's were issued for Japan, AU and US. I then read ...
Will this be renewable or extendable? Read More
It's "rip off" time in Vietnam..... Yes it's TET by Frank Malt
My friend told me she couldn't get a visa extension because it's too close to TET....Had to go to Cambodia to pay $250 for three months.... I verified it and wished her well.... I wish Vietnam would just embrace the New Year instead of using ...
Not unlike Las Vegas, whenever there is a holiday, or major Convention or sports events in town. Hotel room prices (and everything else) increase by 50%... Read More
Ritalin in HCMC by undefeatedme
Hey everyone A few days after arriving my bag was stolen - in it was a number of personal items including my medication for ADHD - 20x Ritalin (10mg), and anti-anxiety meds. Could anybody suggest either a doctor (for a script) or a pharmacy (that ...
How easy or difficult is it to obtain good quality heart medications (stations, nitrates, etc) in HCM? Are they expensive? Are prescriptions required? Thanks. Read More
Visa extension by Gphillips
I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...
I have read, recently, that the VN government is considering a one year visa for US citizens. Does anybody have any solid information about this? Thanks, Andrew Read More
So nice here in las vegas my first time to roam around
If you're going to visit the casinos, I can save you some trouble. Just give me the money. Read More
Extend visa for expat in Ho Chi Minh City by Hellen Thao Vy
Hi all members and friends in 天美麻豆 forum, My friend as foreigner come to VN with the visa for travelling and it will be expired in next 10 days. I would like to ask the procedure to extend the visa for my friend, and what is the longest time ...
Does anyone know anything about official plans/proposal for a One year Tourist Visa specifically for US citizens? Read More
Can a native English person teach in Vietnam with just a TESL Cert? by Leezal
Hi, I am originally from the UK and currently live and work in Sydney. I absolutely fell in love with Vietnam a couple of years ago during my travels before settling in Sydney. I am thinking of heading over to Hanoi for approx. 6 - 12 months and ...
I have been a self-employed working musician for over thirty years, never kept detailed records... Read More
Can a native English person teach in Vietnam with just a TESL Cert? by Leezal
Hi, I am originally from the UK and currently live and work in Sydney. I absolutely fell in love with Vietnam a couple of years ago during my travels before settling in Sydney. I am thinking of heading over to Hanoi for approx. 6 - 12 months and ...
I have a similar problem. I got my degree in 1978, but I haven't seen my diploma for many years (probably lost). My alma mater informed me several years ago that it doesn't maintain records that are older than 25 years (mine would have been ... Read More
Bechtel Corporation Job Offer - Need advice urgently by balagi084
Dear All, I applied job in Bechtel corporation through Times job (Vacancy@bechteljobs.com) , after one week i got the below email, could you please advice me the below email is fake or originally from Prestigious Bechtel Corporation ...
Absolutely fake. CEOs do not respond to employment requests, that is the domain of Human Resource Officers. Additionally, the email has multiple spelling, grammar and style errors that no professional HR officer would permit to be released in a ... Read More
Bechtel Corporation Job Offer - Need advice urgently by balagi084
Dear All, I applied job in Bechtel corporation through Times job (Vacancy@bechteljobs.com) , after one week i got the below email, could you please advice me the below email is fake or originally from Prestigious Bechtel Corporation ...
Absolutely fake. CEOs do not respond to employment requests, that is the domain of Human Resource Officers. Additionally, the email has multiple spelling, grammar and style errors that no professional HR officer would permit to be released in a ... Read More
What kind of housing can one rent for 10K Baht?
I am seriously considering a move to BK w/in the next year. I am a single, older American male. I am not opposed to shared housing. How far will 10,000 baht/mo go towards rent? Read More
Pro musician (Drums) in USA wants to know about Scene in BK
Greetings! all Bangkok expat musicians... I am a mature professional musician (drums) currently living in Las Vegas, USA. I play Jazz, Blues, Soul, R'n'b and other styles. I am giving serious thought to moving from the United States to ... Read More
Music Professional (drums) seeking info about living/gigging in HCMC
Greetings!! I am a mature, highly experienced and skilled professional drummer currently living in Las Vegas. I specialize in playing Jazz/Blues/R'nB/Soul, as well as playing many other styles at a high level. I am seriously considering ... Read More
Professional Musician/Drummer by KennyHogan
Hi Folks, my name is Kenny Hogan from SIngapore.I am a professional drummer/clinician and music educator. Planning to come to HCMC somwhere around Feb or March 2015 to teach drums and perform with like minded professionals. Appreciate your help ...
Hi Kenny, My name is Andrew Frechtman. I am also a professional drummer, currently living in Las Vegas, NV, USA. My expertise is in Jazz, Blues and R'n'B, as well as other styles. I am also considering a possible move to HCMC in the ... Read More