Downsouth
Australian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Australian
Lives in Dong Thap.
Registration: 02 January 2013
Corporal Punishment in Vietnam Schools. by Downsouth
We live in the boonies and our kids attend local schools. My kids have come home on more than one occasion with marks or bruises on their bodies from being struck by teachers and I've had a gutful of it. Taking into consideration that corporal ...
Thanks for the sound advice and kind words all. Things seem to be sorted, well as sorted as can be at this point. The principal was very apologetic, took a pic of the boy's back and assured my wife that some action will be taken and something of ... Read More
Corporal Punishment in Vietnam Schools. by Downsouth
We live in the boonies and our kids attend local schools. My kids have come home on more than one occasion with marks or bruises on their bodies from being struck by teachers and I've had a gutful of it. Taking into consideration that corporal ...
First of all my sincere apology to who ever I've upset due to my reactive replies to what I felt were totally irrelevant responses to my post. Perhaps taking things just a little too personally due to it being my child. But I was after all ... Read More
Corporal Punishment in Vietnam Schools. by Downsouth
We live in the boonies and our kids attend local schools. My kids have come home on more than one occasion with marks or bruises on their bodies from being struck by teachers and I've had a gutful of it. Taking into consideration that corporal ...
:o Whoa, that's harsh. This is a member forum where you asked for comments. We are all sticking our beaks in. :( And, sorry about your kid.Yes this is true, I am inviting comments but was his relevant to the post? Did he have anything useful ... Read More
Corporal Punishment in Vietnam Schools. by Downsouth
We live in the boonies and our kids attend local schools. My kids have come home on more than one occasion with marks or bruises on their bodies from being struck by teachers and I've had a gutful of it. Taking into consideration that corporal ...
Haha thanks. Mine is more of a kick boxer than a tap dancer. Things will get real interesting if they get defensive.......... Read More
Corporal Punishment in Vietnam Schools. by Downsouth
We live in the boonies and our kids attend local schools. My kids have come home on more than one occasion with marks or bruises on their bodies from being struck by teachers and I've had a gutful of it. Taking into consideration that corporal ...
Thanks Ralph and Fred. The cops in our neck of the woods are a little laid back. They would have no interest in taking action against their drinking/cock fighting buddies. They only get active if there's a dollar in breaking up an unsanctioned ... Read More
Corporal Punishment in Vietnam Schools. by Downsouth
We live in the boonies and our kids attend local schools. My kids have come home on more than one occasion with marks or bruises on their bodies from being struck by teachers and I've had a gutful of it. Taking into consideration that corporal ...
@Spmcintyre58. Read and comprehend the post before ya stick ya beak in. "The last straw for me was my eldest arriving home this afternoon with a large welt above his buttocks and no shoes as the teacher struck him and confiscated them for not ... Read More
Corporal Punishment in Vietnam Schools. by Downsouth
We live in the boonies and our kids attend local schools. My kids have come home on more than one occasion with marks or bruises on their bodies from being struck by teachers and I've had a gutful of it. Taking into consideration that corporal ...
Thanks THIGV. My issue is the fact the stick is used at all and the fact it is illegal to do so. I've lived here going on 15yrs and have a basic understanding of the culture and we would be more than happy to be shamed than to see welts on the ... Read More
Corporal Punishment in Vietnam Schools.
We live in the boonies and our kids attend local schools. My kids have come home on more than one occasion with marks or bruises on their bodies from being struck by teachers and I've had a gutful of it. Taking into consideration that corporal ... Read More
ENT Doctor by Kooler42
Need to get second opinion for 6 year old son with andoides and tonsils issues. Require good English. Thank You
FV Hospital. Tell em ya want a English speaker. Ya can't go wrong. Read More
Reliable courier service from hoi an to da lat
Sorry no. As I live way, way south of where you need the service and we use our local service. Would suggest using a service that is a local Hoi An business. Read More
Reliable courier service from hoi an to da lat
Umm...... one of the local bus services? Locals use them almost exclusively. In fact we use them exclusively. Never a problem. Receiver just needs to pick up. Read More
1 year visa for European expats?
Approx. US$600. Talk to an "agent" Read More
Need lawyer - Birth Cert by ncollins10021
I contacted a lawyer recently requesting help obtaining a birth certificate for my son. I am from UK and my son's mom is from VN. We are un-married. Getting a bit of a run around from province gov so decided to contact lawyer in HCM. Was ...
Yes, true for 118. Although I was not required to do so. I was actually referring to Viet. birth cert. though. As the OP stated it was a requirement and it never got a mention when we did our paperwork to get my name added. Read More
Need lawyer - Birth Cert by ncollins10021
I contacted a lawyer recently requesting help obtaining a birth certificate for my son. I am from UK and my son's mom is from VN. We are un-married. Getting a bit of a run around from province gov so decided to contact lawyer in HCM. Was ...
All I can say is WOW. Does the Queen have so little trust in the integrity of her subjects? Americans can obtain a Consular Report of Birth Abroad simply based on the attestation of the parents. Of course, like a lot of US documents, the fine ... Read More
Need lawyer - Birth Cert by ncollins10021
I contacted a lawyer recently requesting help obtaining a birth certificate for my son. I am from UK and my son's mom is from VN. We are un-married. Getting a bit of a run around from province gov so decided to contact lawyer in HCM. Was ...
Exactly what Andrew Paul Gregory said. Except we didn't need to do a DNA for our 2 kids. Is this something new?? You will need a DNA for a Brit citizenship though and it is more a hassle than doing your birth cert. here. Took a friend 6 months ... Read More
Why isn't Vietnam on the reciprocal agreement list for Australians?
Go to and post on this board. You'll get all answered. http://dspoverseas.proboards.com/ Read More
Visa extension/renewal - anybody got a 1 year visa renewal before? by AlegreViajero
Yes, I know it is an old recurrent topic, but we all have to face this ongoing changing issue every three months or so. Here in Nha Trang, I went to the immigration office to be told that my 3-month DN (business) visa (issued after 1/1/15) cannot ...
@paymaxVietnam. It's about $300 for the letter and $135 for the visa. Good luck. Read More