Casey Swendig
@swendig
American expat in Vietnam
Forum posts
33
Contacts
10
About me
American
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English, Some bits of Khmer, Korean, Vietnamese, and Spanish
Registration: 07 July 2013
Tailor to fix a suitcoat by swendig
Hi all, I am looking for a tailor that will repair/take in an existing suitcoat. I can find tons of people who want to sell me a new suit, but I just need someone to tailor my old one. Thanks much!!!
Chi Chi tailors did a really great job of altering my clothing. They are certainly not the least expensive - but some of the work I had done was already done once before by a "cheaper" tailor. But they were very professional, very quick ... Read More
Tailor to fix a suitcoat by swendig
Hi all, I am looking for a tailor that will repair/take in an existing suitcoat. I can find tons of people who want to sell me a new suit, but I just need someone to tailor my old one. Thanks much!!!
Standby, bizman. I'm picking up the finished products tomorrow... ;) Read More
Tailor to fix a suitcoat by swendig
Hi all, I am looking for a tailor that will repair/take in an existing suitcoat. I can find tons of people who want to sell me a new suit, but I just need someone to tailor my old one. Thanks much!!!
I went to a shop called Chi Chi Tailors at 138 Pasteur and they were very helpful. I haven't received the finished product yet, but they were eager to help out. Read More
Tailor to fix a suitcoat by swendig
Hi all, I am looking for a tailor that will repair/take in an existing suitcoat. I can find tons of people who want to sell me a new suit, but I just need someone to tailor my old one. Thanks much!!!
Thank you! I'll check it out today and post an address if it works. Read More
Tailor to fix a suitcoat
Hi all, I am looking for a tailor that will repair/take in an existing suitcoat. I can find tons of people who want to sell me a new suit, but I just need someone to tailor my old one. Thanks much!!! Read More
Good Eye Doctor in town?
Does anyone have an eye doctor they would recommend? Not for glasses, but for a proper exam. Thanks so much for the help!! Read More
Vietnamese Taxes: To file or not to file by swendig
Hi all. I was paid by three different schools in 2014, all of whom collected taxes on my behalf. All of them are telling me that I need to collect the PIT receipts and then go to the local tax office to file (i.e. get taken for more money...). ...
I have a PIT invoice from all 3 schools, so I know the taxes were paid. The only question is if I need to do more than hold on to those invoices? Read More
Vietnamese Taxes: To file or not to file
Hi all. I was paid by three different schools in 2014, all of whom collected taxes on my behalf. All of them are telling me that I need to collect the PIT receipts and then go to the local tax office to file (i.e. get taken for more money...). ... Read More
Banking - depositing US dollars in VN bank by swendig
Hi all. I own a business in Cambodia where I earn US dollars. I used to be able to bring that money here and deposit it in my Vietnamese bank, but because of new money laundering regulations, they no longer allow me to just bring the money in. ...
No Citi in Cambo. In fact, none of the Cambo banks are connected to any banks outside of the country. Even if you have an ANZ account here and in Cambo, you cannot transfer money between the two. Crazy. As for my current situation, I already ... Read More
Banking - depositing US dollars in VN bank by swendig
Hi all. I own a business in Cambodia where I earn US dollars. I used to be able to bring that money here and deposit it in my Vietnamese bank, but because of new money laundering regulations, they no longer allow me to just bring the money in. ...
I want the money here in case I want to use it (this is my home). Also, I get decent interest at VN banks and Cambodian banks pay virtually none. Swift transfer costs around 3%, so I had been saving that money by just hand-carrying the money over. ... Read More
Banking - depositing US dollars in VN bank
Hi all. I own a business in Cambodia where I earn US dollars. I used to be able to bring that money here and deposit it in my Vietnamese bank, but because of new money laundering regulations, they no longer allow me to just bring the money in. ... Read More
Ha Giang motorbike tour/guide
I'm going to Hanoi/Sapa/Ha Giang next week and am wondering if it is possible to take the bus to Ha Giang from Hanoi and rent a motorbike there. I'd also be interested in traveling with a guide. Does anyone have experience with ... Read More
Is it safe to keep Vietnam Dong? by pakhai
Hi all I from SG and i been staying in DN for 2 yrs. I have converted my SGD450,000 into vietnamese dong to make some interest from the bank and now thinking of tt more SGD over to Vietnam. Any advise, is it safe to keep all my cash in ...
I was going to ask a similar question today. I have USD in savings at Techcombank which pays 1.5% APY. However, they offer savings in VND at 7% APY. Would I be better to run to the gold shop and exchange my USD to VND (at above the interbank ... Read More
Larger Motorbike Rental by theho84
Does anyone know you can rent larger motorbikes of 250 cc and up in Ho Chi Minh. Or any places that would rent out enduro bikes. In Hanoi it fairly simple to rent one in the old quarter. In Saigon, it seems fairly impossible.
Did anyone ever sort out a place to rent larger motos? I'd love to rent a 250-500cc bike for longer weekend trips to Nha Trang or the like (my Super Dream isn't likely to make that trip, unfortunately). Cheers! Read More
Wire transfer USD to bank in US??
I have some money in USD that I would like to get back to a bank in the US. Is there a local bank that will facilitate this transfer without killing me on fees and/or exchange rate? And will they do an actual "wire transfer" or will it be ... Read More
Doctor/Hospital Recommendation - non urgent care
I haven't seen a doctor in many years and would like just a general physical exam. Is there a doctor or hospital that anyone can recommend? Anyone out there had a positive experience? Cheers! Read More
How much you paid for Visa? by Donysisi
3 months, single, 100 dollar, type B3
I just renewed a 3-month multiple-entry B3 for $130. I was told it is cheaper to do it at a consulate in Cambodia, but I did not have the time. Read More
address for immigration office by swendig
My visa expires this week. Anyone know the location of the immigration office and how long they take to process an extension? Cheers!
Really?? Okay...can someone recommend an agent instead?? Read More
address for immigration office
My visa expires this week. Anyone know the location of the immigration office and how long they take to process an extension? Cheers! Read More
Is there anyone to play golf togther? by sunnysidesaigon
Hello everyone~ I am Charlie from Seoul and a newbie here in PMH,HCM. Looking for buddies to play golf together. My handy is quite bad nearly 100~! Let's make a good friendship and have fun together... Pls text me 0934917580 if you like..
Hey Charlie, I believe there is a Korean screen golf center called Screen Golf Cafe in D.3. I've been wanting to go check it out, but didn't want to play alone. I also don't have clubs and don't know if they have them available? Maybe we can ... Read More
ATMs in HCMC. Any where I can get more than 2M dong? by Nam_
My stupid bank (Wells Fargo) charges like $5 intl ATM fee I think (at least they did in Mexico, I used the ATM here one time and don't see the charge yet). I used an ATM for the first time the other day and all it would let me draw was 2 million ...
I just took 10M VND out of an ANZ ATM yesterday, only a 40K VND fee. There are a lot of them in town. You can use their locator here: http://www.locate.anz.com/anz/international Read More
good dentist??? by swendig
Anyone have a good experience with a dentist in HCMC?? I have a cavity, but I'm scared to let someone touch it unless I have a recommendation... Thanks!! Casey
I just returned from nhakhoaminhkhai.com and had a great experience. They did a consultation, x-rays, and a good cleaning for 300,000 VND. I also need a post and a porcelain crown and they said that would only cost 430,000 VND. As clean, ... Read More
good dentist??? by swendig
Anyone have a good experience with a dentist in HCMC?? I have a cavity, but I'm scared to let someone touch it unless I have a recommendation... Thanks!! Casey
Very nice! They even have a price list online. "Clinic is designed in European style, with a waiting room is spacious and cozy and chic on a music background tunable light, create a sense of comfort, ease somewhat stressful for you in the ... Read More
good dentist??? by swendig
Anyone have a good experience with a dentist in HCMC?? I have a cavity, but I'm scared to let someone touch it unless I have a recommendation... Thanks!! Casey
I am in Binh Thanh, but not so far from D.1, D.2, or D.3. I've seen a couple Western dental clinics here, but no idea if they are reputable. Read More
good dentist???
Anyone have a good experience with a dentist in HCMC?? I have a cavity, but I'm scared to let someone touch it unless I have a recommendation... Thanks!! Casey Read More
Looking for badminton instruction - individual or group
Does anyone know of a location for badminton instruction? I am fairly new to the game and am looking for some tips. Cheers! Read More
Second hand sports equipment
Does anyone know if there is a market/store selling second hand sports equipment? I am specifically looking for a decent tennis racket, but would also be interested in golf clubs and other sporting equipment without having to send mine from ... Read More
I want to learn Vietnamese! by Anthony W.
Hey guys, I just moved to Saigon last month. And I think I should start learning Vietnamese. So can anybody suggest a good school? Thanks.
middlevietnam, do you mind my asking how much you paid for this course? I've had a couple courses recommended to me, but I'm not sure what a fair price should be. Thank you! Read More
Paypal by versan
Hi Guys, Are there anyone who knows how can I withdraw money from paypal at any bank in HCM? Thanks in advance..
Does anyone know if there is a way to transfer money from a Vietnamese bank TO Paypal? Are any banks in-country able to connect to Paypal accounts? Thanks in advance for your help! Read More