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Chris59000

Chris

@Chris59000

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French expat in Vietnam

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34

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25

About me

French

Lives in Ho Chi Minh City

Speaks fran莽ais, anglais

Registration: 04 October 2010

Chris59000
Chris59000 replied to a thread
6 years ago
goodolboy

FPT Internet connection by goodolboy

Anyone with FPT noticed their internet connection has slowed right down in the last month or so. Its driving me nuts, [b]could it be because all the schools are closed & lots of kids at home using up band width?[/b] Had the "engineer" ...

Chris59000

It's ridiculous, it's doesn't stop anything. Everybody still go to Facebook, Twitter, Zalo or other social network. What profite for the Vietnamese government ? Read More

Chris59000
Chris59000 replied to a thread
7 years ago

Laptop spare parts, new and 2nd hand !

Maybe in district 1 around the streets Bui Thi Xuan / Ton That Tung. Or the Nhat Tao Market in district 10 But nothing in district 3 Read More

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Chris59000 replied to a thread
7 years ago
F8 Motosport

Looking for shop space rental around Nguyen van linh area by F8 Motosport

As above, looking at 200 m2 shop space. Shop space for Car grooming business. thank you

Chris59000

Nguyen van linh area doesn't exist, this street go from district 4 to Binh Chanh. Do you want a shop in Binh Chanh district ? ... Read More

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Chris59000 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Ceevee369

What does one can buy as property for 250 K USD ? by Ceevee369

Not having a crystal ball telling us how prices will increase, or how the bubble will burst, but we鈥檇 like to hear opinions / advise what one can buy for around 5.5 billion VND these days. We need space. Like 100 SQM or 3 BR鈥檚 but ...

Chris59000

I just read your 3 documents (the 3 links). I don't see anything run contrary. So what point seem to you different ? Read More

Chris59000
Chris59000 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Ceevee369

What does one can buy as property for 250 K USD ? by Ceevee369

Not having a crystal ball telling us how prices will increase, or how the bubble will burst, but we鈥檇 like to hear opinions / advise what one can buy for around 5.5 billion VND these days. We need space. Like 100 SQM or 3 BR鈥檚 but ...

Chris59000

I just read your documents (the 3 links you wrote in your previous post), and if you read correctly it said exactly the same ... what point do you see different ? Read More

Chris59000
Chris59000 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Ceevee369

What does one can buy as property for 250 K USD ? by Ceevee369

Not having a crystal ball telling us how prices will increase, or how the bubble will burst, but we鈥檇 like to hear opinions / advise what one can buy for around 5.5 billion VND these days. We need space. Like 100 SQM or 3 BR鈥檚 but ...

Chris59000

Foreigner are not allow to buy house in Vietnam. You are allow only to buy apartment but new only NOT SECOND HAND !!! And the property will be yours only for the term of the contract. Usually 50 years. It's mean after 50 years you must give ... Read More

Chris59000
Chris59000 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Diazo

Grab verse Uber by Diazo

Having commented on an earlier thread how great I felt Grab taxi service was, I have now changed my mind. On the that thread there had been comments that Uber often would say " due to peak demand the fees will be more'. Well Grab must have ...

Chris59000

Actually they changed recently the name (it was ViVU before I thing). But yes it's this apps. I already used it even my vietnamese is only few words so I'm agree with you, it's easy to use :) Read More

Chris59000
Chris59000 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Diazo

Grab verse Uber by Diazo

Having commented on an earlier thread how great I felt Grab taxi service was, I have now changed my mind. On the that thread there had been comments that Uber often would say " due to peak demand the fees will be more'. Well Grab must have ...

Chris59000

Uber go out the vietnamese market, but a new company started a new service. It's VITO ... same syst猫me, you can book a car or a motorbike for go everywhere you want in the city. I didn't see an english version yet. Read More

Chris59000
Chris59000 replied to a thread
9 years ago
Rosshall7

Chinese L visa from Vietnam by Rosshall7

Hello. I'm from the UK, living in Ho Chi Minh city. I'm looking to get a 3 month travel visa to China. I have an invitation letter also. How can I do this without having to leave Vietnam ? Thanks

Chris59000

why not go ask in the chinese consulate in hcmc ? 175 Hai B脿 Tr瓢ng, ph瓢峄漬g 6, Qu岷璶 3, H峄 Ch铆 Minh, Vietnam Read More

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Chris59000 replied to a thread
9 years ago

Art: Drawing Classes

Perhaps ADS Vietnam Design Institute 143 L媒 Ch铆nh Th岷痭g, ph瓢峄漬g 7, Qu岷璶 3, H峄 Ch铆 Minh, Vietnam Read More

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Chris59000 replied to a thread
9 years ago

Business Visa Questions

For get a business visa, you need a business purpose ... so you need a labor contract or a company letter invitation. *** Read More

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Chris59000 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Cloud9

soul food restaurant in VN by Cloud9

Looking for a good soul food restaurant in HCMC. Can anyone recommend?

Chris59000

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen have some restaurants in ho chi minh city. I know one in airport, another one in district (near Mac Donald's), one near my home in street D2, Binh Thanh district And some others places Read More

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Chris59000 replied to a thread
10 years ago
ODB

Where to get a Samsung Galaxy (S4) Unlocked in HCMC? by ODB

I have been in Vietnam for exactly one week now. Five days in HCMC, and two in Vung Tau. Can't say I am enjoying myself as I am just getting over Dengue fever (will expand on that in the medical experiences thread), and also I can't seem to ...

Chris59000

In France (and I think in most European country) your seller must unlock it for free, if you ask. Because you must be free to travel somewhere or if you want change after your subscription time. So you have to think to ask before leave your country. ... Read More

Chris59000
Chris59000 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Lonnie7

Bus from Thu Duc to District 1 by Lonnie7

I am new to the city and living in Thu Duc. Can you answer the following questions? 1. Where do I catch the bus which goes from Thu Duc to HCMC? 2. What bus route should I take to go on this route. Thanks Lonnie

Chris59000

yes maybe it's not 100% reliable, but it's still work for some route and can give some informations. before I used a vietnamese website with the bus route. I will try to find again the link. Read More

Chris59000
Chris59000 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Lonnie7

Bus from Thu Duc to District 1 by Lonnie7

I am new to the city and living in Thu Duc. Can you answer the following questions? 1. Where do I catch the bus which goes from Thu Duc to HCMC? 2. What bus route should I take to go on this route. Thanks Lonnie

Chris59000

But the district Thu Duc is quite far, it's also depends where you are exactly. You can use Google map direction. You can see all route bus of ho chi minh there. Read More

Chris59000
Chris59000 replied to a thread
10 years ago
superdave02

Looking for a English Christian Church in HCMC by superdave02

Hi! I just moved to HCMC and I am looking for an english church. I grew up in a charismatic Christian church (Non-denominational).... if this does not exist i still want to join a church family! Any help is much appreciated. Thanks everyone.

Chris59000

But if you looking for a charismatic church the language (english or vietnamese) should not be so important, right ? :D Read More

Chris59000
Chris59000 replied to a thread
10 years ago
superdave02

Looking for a English Christian Church in HCMC by superdave02

Hi! I just moved to HCMC and I am looking for an english church. I grew up in a charismatic Christian church (Non-denominational).... if this does not exist i still want to join a church family! Any help is much appreciated. Thanks everyone.

Chris59000

I know some Pentecostal Church exist in HCMC, but in vietnamese, I don't know in english. Read More

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Chris59000 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Rikka

which bank is easiest to deal with once your working here? by Rikka

I managed to get a Vietcom bank account set up a few years ago in Binh Duong. However, now they're being a real pain in the arse at every other branch. They wont let me deposit VND saying its only a forigner account for transferring money into ...

Chris59000

You can open account in any bank in Vietnam (vietcombank, vietinbank, ...) You just need to show your passport + say where come from money (only for open the count after they will not ask). If you have a labour contract or a company, it's not ... Read More

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Chris59000 replied to a thread
10 years ago
lbirt23

AirBNB accommodation in HCMC by lbirt23

Chao Buoi Sang, Just want to find out what peoples experiences were with using the AirBnB website. I visit HCMC a lot and will be back in October for 3 weeks for a friends wedding. I am booking an apartment through AirBnB and have found some ...

Chris59000

84/32 Bui Vien have 2 rooms for rent you can call Nhung at : 093 564 98 99 (she can speak english) https://fr.airbnb.com/rooms/7816015 Read More

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Chris59000 replied to a thread
10 years ago
chiavetta

help me please, i'm looking for a job URGENT!!! by chiavetta

Dear all i'm looking for a job [color=#F71A07]URGENT!!![/color] I live in Ho chi minh city but i can also move in other city my skills and background are in sales but i really can to do all because i need, i really need to find a job as soon as ...

Chris59000

Are you really a seller ? what it's your qualification ? experience ? what can you do ? you need to sell yourself first ! Read More

Chris59000
Chris59000 replied to a thread
10 years ago

Couple looking for place to rent in D1 HCMC for TWO WEEKS!

You can contact nhung : *** She have 2 room with privates bathroom in district 1. Read More

Chris59000
Chris59000 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Pandagao

How much do you tip the masseuse by Pandagao

I feel confused about how much should I tip the massage girl, I tip 50.000vnd for 1 hour foot massage, and 100.000vnd for 1 hour body massage.The salon Quynh in Q2 only charges 90.000vnd/hour for foot massage and 70.000/hour body massage. lots of ...

Chris59000

Don't forget something : tip is usually the salary of the massage girl. Most Spa massage don't give any salary for the girls ... they have only the tip. The tip should NEVER be LESS than 100 000 vnd ! Read More

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Chris59000 replied to a thread
10 years ago

Register a Business

wow this forum is very usefull Saigonlolo !!!! Read More

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Chris59000 replied to a thread
11 years ago

converting videos from VHS tape to DVD-Video

DVD it's a quite old technologie ... so you still use it ? Read More

Chris59000
Chris59000 replied to a thread
11 years ago

Need some friends to practise French

Salut Trang ! Je m'appelle Chris, j'habite 脿 hcmc Read More

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Chris59000 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Julien

Healthcare in Vietnam by Julien

Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Vietnam ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Vietnam? Thanks in advance for sharing ...

Chris59000

Everything l3ully wrote is still true in 2015 ... I saw it : people wait long time in dirty place, 3 people in a bed, ... all it's still true Read More

Chris59000
Chris59000 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Gphillips

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 ...

Chris59000

reasonable price ? two year ago I payed visa extension 10 usd and last year 30 usd !!!! Read More

Chris59000
Chris59000 replied to a thread
11 years ago

business partner wanted

Can you give more details please ? thank you Chris Read More

Chris59000
Chris59000 joined Vietnam expat community
15 years ago