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by ExPenhMan
Fri Mar 15, 2024 11:45 am
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Vietnam may waive visas for 6-12 months' stay -- eyeing retiree visa!
Replies: 9
Views: 1040
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Re: Vietnam may waive visas for 6-12 months' stay -- eyeing retiree visa!

What is that faint light in the distant night sky over Vietnam? Maybe we will know a little more after next Monday, 18th. Subject is the proposed extensive expansion of the visa waiver policy. However, nothing in this story about the earlier mentioned generous length of stays to be allowed. I actual...
by ExPenhMan
Sun Feb 25, 2024 10:58 am
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Vietnam may waive visas for 6-12 months' stay -- eyeing retiree visa!
Replies: 9
Views: 1040
Canada

Re: Vietnam may waive visas for 6-12 months' stay -- eyeing retiree visa!

I'm currently in Vietnam and I'm seeing many tourists having a great time, BUT I think they should really give visa exempt entry to more countries as planned, because the current list of countries is strangely limited. I think they could attract quite a few snowbirds if they introduce the long-term...
by ExPenhMan
Sat Feb 24, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: On The Road
Topic: Vietnam may waive visas for 6-12 months' stay -- eyeing retiree visa!
Replies: 9
Views: 1040
Canada

Vietnam may waive visas for 6-12 months' stay -- eyeing retiree visa!

Looks like Vietnam is ready to bust out of the visa doldrums -- largely due to heavy local competition. Just a couple of hours ago, this news was just posted at VN EXpress. Headline: Vietnam considers visa exemption for nationals of wealthy countries Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed imm...
by ExPenhMan
Sun Dec 31, 2023 10:39 am
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: Australian renting apartment Siem Reap question
Replies: 8
Views: 5786
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Re: Australian renting apartment Siem Reap question

^^^ Doc67 nails it all. I would add, try to pass by the place, if you can get the address before signing a contract, in late evening. Listen for loud music, raucous bars, crowing roosters and barking dogs. Having stayed in Siem Reap on numerous occasions, the place can be noisy, i.e., especially any...
by ExPenhMan
Tue Dec 19, 2023 4:56 pm
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: Beer economics
Replies: 46
Views: 22455
Canada

Re: Beer economics

I’ll drink a draught whatever cambodia/angkor/anchor (so long as they pronounce it properly) as long as it’s cold. For the most part, they do seem all the same. If I want better flavour, I’ll have a Jameson’s alongside. Or a cup of black tea instead. I’m no officionado or fan of lager-types, but Ga...
by ExPenhMan
Mon Dec 11, 2023 3:29 pm
Forum: General Chatter
Topic: The Future of Phnom Penh
Replies: 81
Views: 23900
Canada

Re: The Future of Phnom Penh

This could have been an interesting thread on contemporary Phnom Penh. Now it's mired in AI, eye worms and US politics. I had low expectations but not low enough, it seems.
by ExPenhMan
Mon Dec 11, 2023 3:04 pm
Forum: Newsworthy
Topic: Longtime Australian Expat KEN LONG Dies in Phnom Penh from Heart Attack After Slip in Bathroom
Replies: 32
Views: 23775
Canada

Re: Longtime Australian Expat KEN LONG Dies in Phnom Penh from Heart Attack After Slip in Bathroom

RIP Death by falling in the bathroom is not such a uncommon occurance. When i shower and the floor is wet i walk really really carefully like a couple inches per step, for a reason. Those slippery tiles here are not to play with and certainly not if you slip and hit the back of your head on them or...
by ExPenhMan
Thu Nov 16, 2023 5:10 pm
Forum: On The Road
Topic: New Vietnam draft law to offer 3-month e-visa
Replies: 62
Views: 19061
Canada

Re: New Vietnam draft law to offer 3-month e-visa

Fresh from the Vietnam Dept. of Blah blah blah . . . First, the Tourism ministry is maybe, possibly, potentially getting real -- well, okay, most ASEAN nations are eyeing the so-called wealthy tourists. However, the magical word "retired" is referenced for the first time that I recall: Fro...
by ExPenhMan
Sat Nov 04, 2023 6:45 pm
Forum: Video And Entertainment
Topic: Hillbilly's home movies.
Replies: 124
Views: 64250
Canada

Re: Hillbilly's home movies.

Enjoyed the shopping video a lot.

NB: I assume you are out of range of the earthquake in Karnali province.
by ExPenhMan
Mon Aug 28, 2023 11:40 am
Forum: On The Road
Topic: New Vietnam draft law to offer 3-month e-visa
Replies: 62
Views: 19061
Canada

Re: New Vietnam draft law to offer 3-month e-visa

My head was spinning after watching this video by a Vietnamese immigration consultant, a lawyer, by the way. A second viewing was necessary and it seemed clearer. While he gives e-visa application a thumbs down, he does go on to explain the form questions and reasoning behind them. Tip: You do have...