TeacherWin
Dutch expat in Vietnam
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About me
Dutch
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks Dutch, English, German, Thai
Registration: 26 March 2014
About
Occupation
I am Employed.
My expat journey
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Chiang Mai, Thailand
from 2008-2011 I was the class teacher of Grade 2/7 at Anubaan Chiang Mai. Which meant teaching Math, Science and English each day of the week to the same 28 kids in my class. First job I had a chance to see progress unfolding before my eyes - great!
The north of Thailand still has so many places that are of-the-beaten-track. I loved exploring new areas and would spend most weekends discovering unfamiliar routes onto Suthep Mountain and Pui Mountain.
I enjoyed being surrounded by lush forests; I never knew there were so many different shades of green.
People smile often, but the true meaning can be quite different. This isn't an issue if you're there for just a few months, but if you're looking for something less shallow, something more intellectual stimulating, then Thailand can be quite tiresome after a while.
New South Wales, Australia
Project for a few months video-editing clips made for the (now defunct) website discoverycafe.tv
loved the way people and nature go hand-in-hand; compared to other countries I have been to, I felt that that Australians have respect for their environment.
not much - if I had the money I would love to live in this eastern country full of westerners
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Netherlands
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Non native, no uni degree English Teacher by TomStorup
Hi all, I'm moving to HCMC in December hoping to land a job as English teacher. I don't have uni degree nor I am a native English speaking however, I have the TEFL certificate and I'm bilingual in English. Anyone know how easy or ...
Just for the correctness of information posted here: vncservice wrote: "....You can be deport for working after 3 months incountry without a work permit."Not that I've heard of any school doing this, but according to the latest ... Read More
Vietnam Visa Categories Change From January 2015 by Vietnam-Travel-142
- Before 2015, Vietnam visa for foreign citizen had been symbolized as B2, B3, C1, C2, D, etc. for different purpose of their visiting. All old symbol of Vietnam visa categories were replaced by the others are more simple and clear based on the New ...
she is the financially strong one now helping me out.:one Read More
Vietnam Visa Categories Change From January 2015 by Vietnam-Travel-142
- Before 2015, Vietnam visa for foreign citizen had been symbolized as B2, B3, C1, C2, D, etc. for different purpose of their visiting. All old symbol of Vietnam visa categories were replaced by the others are more simple and clear based on the New ...
Great! - It's handy for people to see a list of the 20 different categories. If some staff members would have taken a look at the threads and posts the last couple of weeks, they would have noticed that the majority of forum posts were all ... Read More
Investors by yttocs
I'm looking to arrange an initial meet-up of investors interested in putting together an incubator / seed fund here in HCMC. I think the minimum capital per individual should be $10,000 USD, but we can get into the details later. I figure the ...
....this turned quickly into a social rant thread :offtopic: My Turn :D Jaitch if is a know-it-all and has to do apparently nothing as like to write stupid stuff in the forum. Thinks He knows everything and knows nothing at all in reality! ... Read More
Bad News for Expats wishing to Extend their Visas. by DirtyPierre
Since last Monday morning, you cannot extend a Viet visa, you have to go out of the country and buy a new one. Welcome to the smart Viet immigration Authorities. NOT
u]They've had about 7 mths to get things up to speed.- yes, ridiculous - also none of the official government websites have (updated) information that visitors would actually be interested in reading. For example: You have to get a new visa ... Read More
Trying to renew my visa for another 3 months by albinofrog
Is anyone else attempting to get their visa renewed this week?? I was told there's some kind of change in immigration policy that's preventing it. Can anyone help me?
fellow confucianists confusionists :joking: It seems people keep repeating the same questions or replies regarding the new visa rules that went into effect on January 1st 2015. Instead of reading through the many replies/post where people ... 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 ...
fellow confucianists confusionists :joking: It seems people keep repeating the same questions or replies regarding the new visa rules that went into effect on January 1st 2015. Instead of reading through the many replies/post where people ... Read More
Bad News for Expats wishing to Extend their Visas. by DirtyPierre
Since last Monday morning, you cannot extend a Viet visa, you have to go out of the country and buy a new one. Welcome to the smart Viet immigration Authorities. NOT
fellow confusionists :joking: It seems people keep repeating the same questions regarding the new visa rules that went into effect on January 1st 2015. Instead of reading through the many replies/post where people speculate about all the ... Read More
ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH? Ethanol synthesized from cassava by Jaitch
Filling stations across Ho Chi Minh City are selling biofuel from week. It will gradually replace 92-octane gasoline (A92) with E5 - five percent of which is ethanol synthesized from cassava. Several businesses began selling E5 a week earlier and ...
Although 5% ethanol isn't a whole lot, I think I will opt to fill my bike with the slightly more expensive 95 from now on. A few years back they introduced gasohol E10 (10% ethanol) in Thailand - Cheaper than conventional gasoline but ... Read More
get another 3 months' Visa - or pay for an extension? by hs0zfe
What would you recommend? Thanks, Chris
Excuse me, Win: is it possible that you meant after and not before regarding tha coming changes in January 2015? I'm in Europe right now and my Visa will expire in about 3 weeks... Thanks again! ChrisThe new law will take effect on the 1st ... Read More
get another 3 months' Visa - or pay for an extension? by hs0zfe
What would you recommend? Thanks, Chris
If you get a 3 months visa before 1-1-2015 you won't be able to extend it after 3 months; instead you will have apply for a new visa again. I got myself a 3-month B3 visa in August and just a few days ago I got the first extension. In February ... Read More
New Immigration Laws by Mark mac
Hye all I am moving to Vietnam in the beginning of November. my employer told me that I can come there on a visit visa and then they can change my visit visa status to work permit over there.... i checked online and there is a new law that will be ...
...crossing a palm with gold can quickly change the rules.Undeniable fact - but I wouldn't necessarily rely on it ;) Read More
New Immigration Laws by Mark mac
Hye all I am moving to Vietnam in the beginning of November. my employer told me that I can come there on a visit visa and then they can change my visit visa status to work permit over there.... i checked online and there is a new law that will be ...
Hi all, During the course of 3 years I have learned NOT to rely on information coming from anywhere or anyone but the original source: http://moj.gov.vn - Ministry of Justice Searching documents on this site isn't going to be easy - clicking on ... Read More
Best net service? and my Viettel by Barkester
Must be at least 5 different companies selling plans and I'm hoping some of you might share you experiences with some that you've tried. I've been using Viettell, so I'll share my experience on that. At 100,000d. the sim for ...
When I left Holland 11 years ago I had a 2MB/s cable modem connection which wasn't even the fasted available - so I stopped comparing the service and speeds a long time ago. I lived in Thailand from 2004 - 2011 and internet was both in Bangkok and ... Read More
Unique visa requirements help by Barkester
Let me start by getting right to the point. I've 14 years of English teaching experience and the requirement I've read said 5 verified would get me a visa for work without degree. I worry the fine print or just the beaurocracy might make ...
Hi Barkester, I read your post and looking at your skills and background they are quite similar to those of myself - I've been contemplating ways to become more appreciated and financially independent, or at least less dependent, than I have ... Read More