Jimlove
Danish expat in Thailand
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Lives in Pattaya, Chon Buri
Registration: 07 October 2015
Cash out of Vietnam by Jimlove
Wife and I moved to Hoi An 2 years ago and got bank account in Vietnamese bank - we transferred money from Thailand to Vietnam bank. We have now moved back to Thailand and want our money back to Thailand. I hear that its practically impossible to ...
Hi and thanks for the advice - I just checked SCB web-site in Saigon but as usual in VN I don't see any e-mail address only phone numbers to contact them 鈥� If you should have an e-mail to them pls let me know thanks Read More
Cash out of Vietnam by Jimlove
Wife and I moved to Hoi An 2 years ago and got bank account in Vietnamese bank - we transferred money from Thailand to Vietnam bank. We have now moved back to Thailand and want our money back to Thailand. I hear that its practically impossible to ...
Have been in talkings with a guy on Facebook called Steve Hoang, Vietnam money remittance, that claim he will transfer for you for 1% fee and the rates of Vietcombank, which is best rates, but when it comes to reality he will charge you 10 points ... Read More
Cash out of Vietnam by Jimlove
Wife and I moved to Hoi An 2 years ago and got bank account in Vietnamese bank - we transferred money from Thailand to Vietnam bank. We have now moved back to Thailand and want our money back to Thailand. I hear that its practically impossible to ...
You are allowed to send out what you brought in, but they will try and tell you that you can't do it. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/transferring-money-from-vietnam-abroad-options-foreign-matthew-loureyThanks - your link nailed it, we got ... Read More
Cash out of Vietnam by Jimlove
Wife and I moved to Hoi An 2 years ago and got bank account in Vietnamese bank - we transferred money from Thailand to Vietnam bank. We have now moved back to Thailand and want our money back to Thailand. I hear that its practically impossible to ...
Yes, I still got all docs from when I send money into Vietnam. Read More
How to transfer money out of Vietnam? by alisonlannon
I'm an EFL teacher looking to move to Vietnam in October. I'm hoping to save a lot of money in Vietnam and transfer it back to the UK whilst still working in Vietnam. Does anyone know of the best way to do this? I've read that it can ...
Do you have any knowledge if gold shops in Danang do the same as in Hanoi ? Read More
Cash out of Vietnam
Wife and I moved to Hoi An 2 years ago and got bank account in Vietnamese bank - we transferred money from Thailand to Vietnam bank. We have now moved back to Thailand and want our money back to Thailand. I hear that its practically impossible to ... Read More
How to transfer money out of Vietnam? by alisonlannon
I'm an EFL teacher looking to move to Vietnam in October. I'm hoping to save a lot of money in Vietnam and transfer it back to the UK whilst still working in Vietnam. Does anyone know of the best way to do this? I've read that it can ...
Gold shop would need to transfer to bank in Thailand - it sounds weird that they are able to transfer to your bank just like that but thanks a lot for the info - I appreciate it Read More
How to transfer money out of Vietnam? by alisonlannon
I'm an EFL teacher looking to move to Vietnam in October. I'm hoping to save a lot of money in Vietnam and transfer it back to the UK whilst still working in Vietnam. Does anyone know of the best way to do this? I've read that it can ...
Hello, can you explain a little more how the Gold Shops transfer money abroad ? Can you post a map where these shops are please Read More
What is the process for registering w/police when renting? by goreme
Renting house for 1mo and owner wants me to go to the notary office to sign the rental contract which will then be submitted for police registration. Doesnt seem like a big deal but owner claims it will take one hour which likely means it could be ...
Yes, unfortunately its normal in Hoi An - if you get friends coming a few days they have to be registred too ... ridiculous Read More
Newcomer needs HELP by EternalQuest
Again, my Nth. relocation in 18 years, this time VN. Doing some research on the net, nevertheless advice from ppl on the ground is much appreciated, many thank in advance 1. work location - Bien Hoa. Prefer housing that is 'VERY safe' (only ...
Whatever you do, dont come to Hoi An, unless you want to get ripped of in touristtraps ... not to mention 50% of population are pickpockets Read More
Westerners living in Vietnam by Moondancer
I have lived in Thailand for many years. Thais think farangs pockets are lined with Gold. I have now come to Vietnam to live permanently Its still the same but more blatant. When I go shopping I pay more for every item. Example Small milk drinks I ...
Just stop this thread now, tooooo many clever expats lived Everywhere in the World seems like ,omg ... Bottomline is not the Price in market - fact : They try to steal from you giving back change cause they know how stupid their moneybills are and ... Read More
Westerners living in Vietnam by Moondancer
I have lived in Thailand for many years. Thais think farangs pockets are lined with Gold. I have now come to Vietnam to live permanently Its still the same but more blatant. When I go shopping I pay more for every item. Example Small milk drinks I ...
You have a link to that Colin since I have to warn all future expats moving to Vietnam - Not worth it, its like jungle with no good people Read More
Westerners living in Vietnam by Moondancer
I have lived in Thailand for many years. Thais think farangs pockets are lined with Gold. I have now come to Vietnam to live permanently Its still the same but more blatant. When I go shopping I pay more for every item. Example Small milk drinks I ...
So Thai-wfie just came back from Ba Le market and - surprise surprise - these thiefs once Again tried to cheat, not with prices, but with the change ... Why does this always happen in this cheating country but almost never in Thailand - anybody ... Read More
Westerners living in Vietnam by Moondancer
I have lived in Thailand for many years. Thais think farangs pockets are lined with Gold. I have now come to Vietnam to live permanently Its still the same but more blatant. When I go shopping I pay more for every item. Example Small milk drinks I ...
Let those expats pay more then - I wont if I can avoid it and like you say ... Is it only White people that can be called racists ... screw that - most racist people I ever meet was in Thailand and Kenya (lived both Places a few years) Read More
Westerners living in Vietnam by Moondancer
I have lived in Thailand for many years. Thais think farangs pockets are lined with Gold. I have now come to Vietnam to live permanently Its still the same but more blatant. When I go shopping I pay more for every item. Example Small milk drinks I ...
If you have to shop in Hoi An, go to AP Mart at Hai Ba Trung - they label most prices and are very fair compared to the scam artists at Cua Dai Read More
Westerners living in Vietnam by Moondancer
I have lived in Thailand for many years. Thais think farangs pockets are lined with Gold. I have now come to Vietnam to live permanently Its still the same but more blatant. When I go shopping I pay more for every item. Example Small milk drinks I ...
Maybe see prices in supermarkets in Da Nang and the overpriced Things in Hoi An .... Never ever buy more than you have to in Hoi An - Things are overpriced, meat is bad when you cook it and people are generally rude ... I dont live in Hoi An cause ... Read More
New Visa at Lao Bao by Moondancer
Xin Chao I now live permanently in Hoi an To my shock No visa extension Last time I went to Lao Bao by Bus 6 hours there Driver thought he was a Rally driver Only one Bus a day so had to give him and his conductor a large tip to wait for us Now i ...
Yes, Thai imm. suxx too. Por explain to me that Nau could get up to 1 year Non-B Imm. visa for Work-permit so try check that out ... Honestly we too are not gonna stay here either - Thailand not good but VN just too primitive with their powercuts ... Read More
Westerners living in Vietnam by Moondancer
I have lived in Thailand for many years. Thais think farangs pockets are lined with Gold. I have now come to Vietnam to live permanently Its still the same but more blatant. When I go shopping I pay more for every item. Example Small milk drinks I ...
Learn vietnamese not to get cheated ... Hahaha *** - buy most your Things on a one week trip to Da Nang in stead. Go to Vincom, Metro (MM Mega Market) or Lottemart - they have most Things except meat-sections in VN is mostly ridiculous. Dont buy ... Read More
New Visa at Lao Bao by Moondancer
Xin Chao I now live permanently in Hoi an To my shock No visa extension Last time I went to Lao Bao by Bus 6 hours there Driver thought he was a Rally driver Only one Bus a day so had to give him and his conductor a large tip to wait for us Now i ...
Hi Roy (and others) Flight to Hong Kong and return same day later in afternoon (about 4 hour wait in HK Airport) went smooth. I麓d rather wait in an airport with restaurants, wifi, toilets etc. than sitting in a minvan where your life is at ... Read More
3 month visa extension no more by Guestposter822
Hi, I have just been told by 2 agents in Nha Trang that only a 1 month visa extension is available at the moment. No 3 month extensions are available even though I have a current 3 month visa. Can someone please confirm if this is actually the case ...
Hi Ngan You are maybe right in what you say about getting a visa extension first time but who knows with all the confusion here - we have lost all confidence in Visa Agents in Vietnam and see them as vultures and scam artists. Unfortuntely ... Read More
3 month visa extension no more by Guestposter822
Hi, I have just been told by 2 agents in Nha Trang that only a 1 month visa extension is available at the moment. No 3 month extensions are available even though I have a current 3 month visa. Can someone please confirm if this is actually the case ...
Thanks for your answer Kate Yes, we have decided to leave but dont know yet if we will come back to a country where we appently are so un-welcome Read More
3 month visa extension no more by Guestposter822
Hi, I have just been told by 2 agents in Nha Trang that only a 1 month visa extension is available at the moment. No 3 month extensions are available even though I have a current 3 month visa. Can someone please confirm if this is actually the case ...
Great info Rick - really appreciate it. Yes, I麓m from Denmark and wife Thailand. We lived 2 years in Thailand and always avoid visa-agents. We will download the form and go to Da Nang Imm. at Bach Dang road. Thx Rick Read More
3 month visa extension no more by Guestposter822
Hi, I have just been told by 2 agents in Nha Trang that only a 1 month visa extension is available at the moment. No 3 month extensions are available even though I have a current 3 month visa. Can someone please confirm if this is actually the case ...
Hi Katie What would the procedure be and Price please ? Wife and I are on our first 3 month single entry visa. Read More
Thai grocery in Da nang or Hoi An
Thanks, kzam - I really appreciate it Wife was just feeling "down" in a new country not being able to Cook with her usual ingredients but we managed to find some real thai-ingredients like her favorit curry-paste etc. If you have any ... Read More
3 month visa extension no more by Guestposter822
Hi, I have just been told by 2 agents in Nha Trang that only a 1 month visa extension is available at the moment. No 3 month extensions are available even though I have a current 3 month visa. Can someone please confirm if this is actually the case ...
Been in VN just 1 month but already realize that VN is not the place to retire and spend lots of savings as I麓m not welcome here - seems like they dont want my Money for rent, shopping, even maybe later set up business - wow what idiocy ... Read More
Thai grocery in Da nang or Hoi An
Hi all, My thaiwife miss her usual ingredients to cook with here so it would be a "lifesaver" if somebody know of a shop in Da Nang or Hoi An that sell Thai groceries Any input is appreciated Read More
VND to USD at Da Nang or SGN airport ? by Jimlove
Hi Guys, Anybody tried to change VND to USD in airport when leaving Vietnam ? Is it only at International Departure at SGN and what are the fee ? I have heard earlier that there麓s Exchange Booths before check-in with an expensive fee and 2 ...
Thanks a lot for your help - its not easy moving to new country where I only been a tourist a few times. Read More
VND to USD at Da Nang or SGN airport ?
Hi Guys, Anybody tried to change VND to USD in airport when leaving Vietnam ? Is it only at International Departure at SGN and what are the fee ? I have heard earlier that there麓s Exchange Booths before check-in with an expensive fee and 2 ... Read More
Tax refund from interest from fixed accounts by Jimlove
Hello all, hope someone can help me as I have some problem with CM Tax Office with my refund from fixed accounts. I have given them all the necessary papers : Bankletter saying how tax was deducted, Passbook showing same, Passport with all pages, ...
Thanks for your answer - I麓m resident in Thailand with thaiwife. If it was peanuts to get refunded I wouldnt mind and just let it go but 20,000+ is worth some Work I think. I know the landlady is not interested in having Tax Office knowing ... Read More
Tax refund from interest from fixed accounts
Hello all, hope someone can help me as I have some problem with CM Tax Office with my refund from fixed accounts. I have given them all the necessary papers : Bankletter saying how tax was deducted, Passbook showing same, Passport with all pages, ... Read More
Shopping in Hoi An by Yud
Hello dear members, I guess this could be an interesting topic. I invite all members in Hoi An (both locals & expats) to share their daily/weekly/monthly experience about shopping. [i]You may also include some shopping tips/suggestions[/i]! So can ...
Thanks Johannes, we will certainly pay the Shack a visit. I guess you are Nordic - I am from Denmark and have lived in Thailand for 2 years now. Look foreward to live in Vietnam, only been in VN 2 times earlier as a tourist. Take care. Jim Read More
Shopping in Hoi An by Yud
Hello dear members, I guess this could be an interesting topic. I invite all members in Hoi An (both locals & expats) to share their daily/weekly/monthly experience about shopping. [i]You may also include some shopping tips/suggestions[/i]! So can ...
Hi pipo and thx for your answer. We will prob rent a house near Cau Dai road that we like. We know some markets in Hoi An but its just difficult to know how much to pay for meat, vegetables etc. without getting robbed ... hahaha Talk to you later. ... Read More
Shopping in Hoi An by Yud
Hello dear members, I guess this could be an interesting topic. I invite all members in Hoi An (both locals & expats) to share their daily/weekly/monthly experience about shopping. [i]You may also include some shopping tips/suggestions[/i]! So can ...
Wife and I move to Hoi An in march 2016 and would appreciate your help (for a fee of course), where its best to do our daily market shopping. We are also maybe gonna buy a motorbike but can read that foreigners cant own motorbike in VN so need ... Read More