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@johnnynguyen6293

Жыл бұрын

Hope we get a chance to meet in person whenever the heck I decide to go back to VN. I was back there in 2018 for 3 weeks…. Drank all day… didn’t do much… it’ll be nice to have a cool tour guide like your self em…😉👍

@andrewtram3256

Жыл бұрын

Troi oi... So "Pho King" dep qua! 😉😄

@QuizmasterLaw

Жыл бұрын

I'm here blame luna oi got sick of tankie talk lol

@SolidCoreBlack

5 ай бұрын

So it's easy for Vietnamese girl to cheat/scam foreigner

@xxshevilxx

17 күн бұрын

Gun possession in the US is why you have shows banned and we don't. Here, in the US, we are governed at the consent of the governed, and the best way to assure that is through strength of arms. Here, we view government as a necessary evil that needs to be contained, controlled, overseen, and subjective to the will of the people. In VN, you're not even allowed to criticize your leaders or historical figures. Here, as a constitutional right given to us simply because we exist, they tear down their statues and monuments. In short, we're free, you're obedient slaves with no recourse, and that's because there are well over 300,000,000 guns owned by US civilians. Remember Obama's comment, "they cling to their God and their guns"? See what a threat they are to the government? We serve a higher authority than the government, God, and we have our guns to make sure it says that way. You can either provide for your own self-defense or sacrifice your freedoms and be cared for by government agents. The only difference between solitary confinement and protective custody is semantics, you'll be sitting in the same jail cell. Give me liberty, or give me death, still rings true.

My wife and I are honored and grateful to be able to live in Vietnam and we abide by the laws of this fine country! It's not our place to judge what the Government says is or isn't legal or Ok. This is not our country. We are guests in Vietnam and we should respect the laws of the country just as we should be respectful if we were a guest in someone's home. Because essentially that is what we are. We are very happy to be allowed to live in this beautiful and amazing country! Sam & Margaret Adler

@WhatThePho

Жыл бұрын

I'm happy to hear that you enjoy living here! Thank you for sharing

@_-_-.-_-_

Жыл бұрын

Beautifully Written! "It's not our place to judge what the Government says is or isn't legal or Ok. This is not our country. We are guests in Vietnam and we should respect the laws of the country just as we should be respectful if we were a guest in someone's home."

@chavale2

Жыл бұрын

@@_-_-.-_-_ Don't be naive Brothers; Don't play with the Commo You'll lose out in the end like NPHANG

@_-_-.-_-_

Жыл бұрын

@@chavale2 don't be naive. I did not mention anything about communist. If you don't like someone's house, then go and buy/move to your own house is the point of the post.

@chavale2

Жыл бұрын

Dont believe what the Commo say; look what they did/do. Period ( Putin for example)

Brilliant and informative share, thanks so much.I`ve been looking forward to Visiting Vietnam and this video is a good preparation to when I visit Vietnam.

Such informative video ,thanks

❤ thank you for sharing. informative 😁

Very good video. Informative

Great vid as always👍🏻👍🏻

Thank You Very much some of This I Expected

Thanks V Always helpful and clear!!!

@WhatThePho

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm happy to hear that the video helps you to know more about Vietnam

@eddieonmelrose

Жыл бұрын

Hey V. could you tell me about dating sites from Vietnam? Are they legit? Should I put my confidence in a personal relationship with a lady or not?

Very good info Pho thanks for the info are there bootleg copies of those movies? I'm sure there are south east asia has a lot of bootleg copies of movies

I'm impressed with the way you work around sensitive topics to make an informative video while (it seems to me) keeping your integrity.

@WhatThePho

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your words!

@adriannino2619

Жыл бұрын

Freedom of speech an international Human Right is not???

@brianjung160

Жыл бұрын

Hi guy's I made up to $98,650 a day wow

Great video Van.

Nice Video. Excellent content.

Very informative episode. Please do one on the history of the ao dai!

@WhatThePho

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will put in on my list!

@paridhitekriwal3897

Жыл бұрын

​@@WhatThePho hello I wanted to know if this year there's going to be any particular place to visit for christmas feel I will be in hanoi at that time.

@Limewire1984

Жыл бұрын

@@WhatThePho Of course, you're wearing one for the episode right? I read from several sources that the suicide rate is much higher in households with handguns, so, I'm against the American gun culture, all the way. Every time people mention their "right," I like to remind them that the law is over 200 years old and applicable to militia with muskets [not private citizens with assault rifles].

I think, as a Vietnamese citizen, you should make a guide for foreigners who visit Vietnam on how to comply with Vietnam laws instead of how to break the laws. I don't think using VPN to pass the restriction of Gov to watch such as that S.Korea film is "the legal way". Are you PR for that film?

@pinang1

Жыл бұрын

it's probably sponsorship. I was also surprised she said 'legal way' haha.

Wow that young girl field stripped and assembled that rifle so fast....just amazing! Those laws seem quite reasonable to me. As world travelers we need to be respectful of other countries. Its just common sense. Really enjoy your style in putting these videos together Van. ☺️👍

@WhatThePho

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad to hear that you enjoyed it

Great stuff!

Love this video!

Thank you for the video

@caovan4912

Жыл бұрын

Notice: about the driver's licence, she said WRONG. VIETNAM accept the IDP (International Driving Permit) licence, because Vietnam joined the Vienna conventions. Vietnam doesn't accept IAA licence. About the issue of speech freedom, she also said WRONG. You can say anything but not harm or defamatory to others or to Vietnamese national heroes or community rights. In Vietnam, you can criticize the Communist Party or Government but you have to own clues to support your criticism. If not, you will encounter the risk of punishment. It's like in Singapore, where the law of defamatory remains. For example, a young guy got punishment when cursing former prime minister Lee at his funeral and he got punishment. In the case of Ms. NGUYEN PHUONG HANG, she went too far when cursing many people, on many social channels, for a long time, with her illogical deduction, meaning that she violated the rights of other people. Hence, they prosecuted her, leading to her temporary arrest.

New to your channel. Very good content. Missing Vietnam.

Hi Beautiful, thanks for sharing.

@WhatThePho

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for supporting!

On the driver's licence front. Although the official price is very modest, the reality is that many more 'side fees' must be paid. The 'in practice' cost of getting a VN driver's licence for a foreigner is gonna run you about 2 million dong (around 80 dollars or so). It is (on paper) possible to get it done officially for the very low price but it can take many months of repeated visits/documents and standing in line. Best go through a local 'agent' who understands the system and can get it done for you in a about a week or so with just one or two visits.

@whoever.48516

Жыл бұрын

Not sure where your experience is coming from. Talking about "translating" your home license, I did mine myself in Saigon, the hardest part was getting an official translation of my home license (ecentually got it in Quan 3 UBND). The rest is straightforward, altogether took me only a couple of weeks the first time, and about one week for renewal with new TRC (including waiting for the license to be printed). No bribes, official prices. You need a Vietnamese speaking friend or Google Translate to deal with some of the officials, but overall nothing you'd need an agent for. (The agent is great if you want it easier and don't want to spend hours at government offices though.)

@SaigonBrit

Жыл бұрын

@@whoever.48516 Agreed and some districts make it easier than others. I have known foreigners for whom it took 2-3 weeks, others for whom it was 2 months.

Van, great vid & segue to your sponsor SurfShark! 😀 by the way, what model of work chair were you sitting making this vid? I really like the headrest that's built-in.

@WhatThePho

Жыл бұрын

It's Epione, you can buy it here epionelab.vn/product/1/epione-ergochair-pro-dieu-tot-nhat-danh-cho-ban.html

@ArcherNX1701

Жыл бұрын

@@WhatThePho thanks!!

Very nice and informative video. I like the fact that you make awareness of the the need to respect other cultures.

@brianjung160

Жыл бұрын

Hi guy's I made up to $98,650 a day

Interesting topic especially for some that have never been in Vietnam. I did see shisha when I was in denang and did not know it was illegal. Actually what exactly is shisha I think it's just tobacco mixed with something? Correct? I'm looking forward to the day I can visit or live in Vietnam again. Absolutely loved denang Vietnam, but motorcycle touring and adventure in rural Farm areas is my major attraction. Seeing the real people culture, not Tourist saturated areas. Hey thank you for sharing and I really enjoy your nicely evolved English🙏🙏

Some medications are illegal, which are legal in other countries; for example, I have ADHD and the stimulant medication I take to treat it is prescribed by my doctor in the UK, but when I come over to Vietnam in two weeks, I have to leave it behind because its not legal.

@WhatThePho

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I also found that each country has different approaches when it comes to these items

@alexfraser5962

Жыл бұрын

i wonder what was it ?

Thank you so much for this channel. I know you've heard it before, but it's absolutely invaluable information for a foreigner planning on living there in the semi near future. I assumed an international driver's license was legal there. Thanks for saving me from getting a fine. Now if I could just find a place to practice driving a motorbike and forget about rules of driving in the U.S.! Thought I might die on the way to my hotel from Noi Bai my first time in VN!!! It's kinda thrilling after that.

Keep up the good work

I'll take a stab at answering the gun question. I live in NJ which has silly laws about the ability to for license gun owners to transport their weapons. However, I have visited family and friends out west where people can opening carry side arms, etc. All places, TX, AZ, NV have super polite people and more importantly, drivers. What's hysterical is there has been a rash of civilians with guns firing at criminals in Houston TX. I personally think it is great because when someone feels the need to brandish a gun during a robbery with innocent people around, I think they have decided they need to become a target for law abiding citizens to stand up for themselves.

Hi Van, enjoy your video. In DFW areas in Texas, there is a restaurant named "What The Pho", do you know that?

@LongNguyen-kq5ou

2 ай бұрын

We also have one here in Atlanta area.

yay new video!

IAA is a private organisation their "driving licenses" is basicly invalid everywhere. The German Embassy in Vietnam says that our state issued international driving licence (vienna and geneva convention) is valid and accepted in Vietnam. Vietnam is just stricter distincting two-wheeled- and four-wheeled vehicles: While a lot of countries include 50cc-scooters in car-licenses vietnam does not.

@caovan4912

Жыл бұрын

You're right, bro. Vienna convention based license is accepted in Vietnam

🙋❤️❤️Hello Van thank's for sharing this video❤️❤️🙋🙋

@WhatThePho

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching it too and supporting too!

@josephchristopherledesma127

Жыл бұрын

@@WhatThePho 👍🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️You're Welcome Van🙋‍♂️🙋‍♂️👍Keep safe

Van provides a wealth of information and is talented in her presentations. Most fascinating are the things we learn from her that provide a deeper understanding of vnese culture. I don't mean from her content, which is fantastic. I mean her fundamental misunderstandings that most vnese educated people under age 50 have( and many viet kieu). Its all right there in plain view, but just as in VN its a problem to discuss certain realities, we don't discuss it in comments. For those keenly interested, you can learn more from Van's videos than that which is plainly spoken. This can give you more understanding of both vnese and viet kieu.

Very informative video as always. I love your videos! Just signed up for Surfshark with your code btw. Thanks! Keep up the good work.

@WhatThePho

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support! Definitely will do!

Thank you

I think a distinction has to be drawn on what it written in law and what is enforced. They are often very far apart indeed and even vary from city to city/province to province. HCMC is very relaxed indeed as a rule but certain districts are known to be stricter than others.

Random Question, what is the brand and name of the chair? I am looking for ergonomic chair in Hanoi

7:02 I am not sure, but you maybe wrong with the international driving license (at least for some countries). Germanys official Ministry for foreign affairs states: "Anerkennung deutscher Führerscheine in Vietnam Wer im Besitz eines gültigen, in Deutschland ausgestellten internationalen Führerscheins ist, darf die gemäß Führerschein zugelassene Fahrzeugklasse auch in Vietnam führen. In diesem Fall ist eine Umschreibung des ausländischen in einen vietnamesischen Führerschein nicht mehr nötig. " Which translates to: "Recognition of German driver's licenses in Vietnam If you are in possession of a valid international driver's license issued in Germany, you may also drive the vehicle class permitted by the driver's license in Vietnam. In this case, it is no longer necessary to convert the foreign driver's license into a Vietnamese driver's license." Still you may be right as the article you show states "licenses issed by the New York-bases IAA", may be only US licenses? Not sure about that.

"Marijuana, motorbike?" The most said English words when I was walking around Saigon lol

Hi Van, as a Canadian I have been exposed to American culture right from the get-go through TV and other medium etc. In fact, we are so similar in a lot of ways. Same buildings, houses, cars food, traditions, British and French and Spanish historical background etc. But the one thing we as Canadians cannot understand about our American cousins is their love of firearms. I always thought that during times of their civil war in 1861-65, that people i.e. farmers, land owners and settlers needed protection from interlopers, the enemy army or militias, hostile natives and the like. But after the war was over, why the need to still keep and bear arms to fight each other even in modern times? Here in Canada we now have a handgun freeze and are only allowed select long guns but only for target practice in sports or for hunting. But not for personal defense. Thank goodness.

@jonklause5130

4 ай бұрын

Its to protect themselves from the government when it gets out of control. Thats why July 4th is independence day fighting the British government and winning there freedom.

@aarronwilson5647

7 күн бұрын

And you have a psychopath as Prime Minister. How did that work out for the people?

Enjoy your channel. Very informative. Although I use NORD VPN. I respect Vietnam laws and intend to be respectful of the law. I love my country America and am in favor of our gun rights. My wife and I will be living in Vietnam soon and am excited. I love Vietnam and it’s people, having been married to my first wife for 21 years who was Vietnamese and who past in 2014. Remarried in 2016 to another Vietnamese women . So Vietnam culture , I am somewhat knowledgeable. Decided to move to Vietnam after I retire. This December we leave for Vietnam. I have always felt safe in Vietnam when visiting and when Vietnamese find out I am American they want to strike up a good conversation in English with me. I fine Vietnamese people very friendly and helpful. I have always admired the Vietnamese for their hard work and family relationships. I do speak some Vietnamese but want to learn more while living there. I will still watch your channel while living in Vietnam and hope to meet you some day perhaps. Keep up the good work and God Bless you.

@VietnamesePenisAmericanGirl

Жыл бұрын

your wife is south vietnamese aka cambodian with vietnamese nationality

@rickdavis2710

Жыл бұрын

@@VietnamesePenisAmericanGirl No, she is Vietnamese with some French.

@VietnamesePenisAmericanGirl

Жыл бұрын

@@rickdavis2710 South Vietnamese, just ask her whether she’s South Vietnamese or North Vietnamese If it’s South Vietnamese then it’s Cambodian with Vietnamese nationality. South Vietnamese are Cambodians who became Vietnamese after Vietnam annexed Cambodia

@rickdavis2710

Жыл бұрын

@@VietnamesePenisAmericanGirl Who cares .

@VietnamesePenisAmericanGirl

Жыл бұрын

@@rickdavis2710 ahaha so I was right Silenced

Thank you for educating us on what's illegal in Vietnam. This video is fun and education at the same time. I will be in Vietnam in February. You are my favorite KZreadr.

@caovan4912

Жыл бұрын

Notice: about the driver's licence, she said WRONG. VIETNAM accept the IDP (International Driving Permit) licence, because Vietnam joined the Vienna conventions. Vietnam doesn't accept IAA licence. About the issue of speech freedom, she also said WRONG. You can say anything but not harm or defamatory to others or to Vietnamese national heroes or community rights. In Vietnam, you can criticize the Communist Party or Government but you have to own clues to support your criticism. If not, you will encounter the risk of punishment. It's like in Singapore, where the law of defamatory remains. For example, a young guy got punishment when cursing former prime minister Lee at his funeral and he got punishment. In the case of Ms. NGUYEN PHUONG HANG, she went too far when cursing many people, on many social channels, for a long time, with her illogical deduction, meaning that she violated the rights of other people. Hence, they prosecuted her, leading to her temporary arrest.

@WhatThePho

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support! You can watch my other videos for more information about visiting the country. Hope to see you in Vietnam!

@kaizen4276

Жыл бұрын

@@caovan4912 In defamatory court case, it is considering as a simple civil law suit which doesn’t involve serving any prison time, just paying for “damages”. However, under totalitarian communist-VN rule, a simple defamation case will be trial as criminal/treason case with almost 100% conviction rate and extensive prison sentences. (Look up how bolsoviet the 331 law) While serving the long injustice prison sentences (range from 2 to 10+ years), the COMMUNIST- VN’s officials use the prisoners to trade for economic favors with the free worlds for their early release & deportation out of VN.

@kaizen4276

Жыл бұрын

@Dominic Hill In VN, the amount you pay for services according to your appearances. Non-Asian feature foreigners pay highest rate. Asian foreigners pay medium rate. Vietnamese civilians pay lower rate. Unless, your Vietnamese is good enough to “negotiate” the price.

@thantrandinh

Жыл бұрын

@@kaizen4276 : So in the US, a person was arrested and convicted when entering the Capitol building to express his support for Mr. Trump, what do you call it? As for the illegal examples that Ms. Van gave, Mr. Cao Van clearly explained. What you say is on a different scale. The people arrested in Vietnam as you say they have a history against the country: They write articles against the regime, inciting the people leading to political instability, leading to rebellion: that is what most of the Vietnamese people (who have just gone through war and poverty) don't want it so they should be punished.

Regarding the driver license, Vietnam is an ASEAN member-state, which means that any full, valid driver license issued from another ASEAN member-state, such as Malaysia, would be OK to use in Vietnam.

Good post

@WhatThePho

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I will be in Vietnam next week for the first time, and I can’t wait to explore Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, and Ho Chi Minh City! I was thinking of bringing only shorts because it’s summer… but according to your other video, I must wear pants if I want to visit temples and pagodas 😅 Thank you for providing valuable information and saving my life 😂

Thank you so much 😆

@WhatThePho

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for supporting!

So, when I come visit Vietnam soon, I can't rent a scooter without all that paperwork? Doesn't make much sense. Please advise.

I am a fan of Taiwan, Can I bring drone(for traveling shooting only) into Da Nang International Airport? Do I need to apply for customs clearance? Thank you for your reply.

Hi Van, how is the wheelchair accessibility situation in VN? I was originally born in Saigon, but left when I was 6 years old. I'm in a wheelchair now and have always wanted to visit Vietnam but my cousins and my friends who visited VN 5 years ago told me it was not wheelchair friendly. Has this situation improved over the. years?

@ebrelus7687

Жыл бұрын

Just use a wheelchair support to transport you on stairs. Why making problems instead of using simple solutions. you have only sick legs not head.

@taotao98103

Жыл бұрын

@@ebrelus7687 wow. that's harsh.

@DucaTech

Жыл бұрын

@@ebrelus7687 not so simple. The washroom is very small to get in. Other things are supplies. Being paraplegic is not the same as someone who cannot move their legs.

@trungduong4040

Жыл бұрын

@@ebrelus7687 Too harsh.

@ebrelus7687

Жыл бұрын

@@trungduong4040 Not in western culture 😉 But noted.

Since you asked: - The Second Amendment is about defense against tyranny (be it street crime or political) and invasion. - The Second Amendment doesn't give anyone a right as rights in a proper sense belong to the individual irrespective of government permission; rights cannot be given. The Second Amendment was to disallow government from creating laws and interfering with the preexisting inalienable individual right to self-defense (and by extension the right to keep and bear arms). - I really like that all students in Vietnam are taught about the venerable AK. It's a fine weapon and it is always useful for a nation's population to at least be familiar with a firearm that might one day again be important to preservation of their culture and national sovereignty. - I complete support the notion of a freely armed populous. I have preached it since the 1970s and have carried everyday all of my adult life. All of my grown children and their spouses also carry at least one firearm everyday.

So, how does a foreigner rent a motorcycle for a month? What kind of license is needed, if at all?

The weed section is technically true but in practice not true. In large parts of HCMC such as District 10 or other large student areas it is commonplace to see open weed smoking and this can be smelled quite casually on the streets of district 1,2,3,5 in many a coffee shop and bar:)))

@alexfraser5962

Жыл бұрын

She said weed is illegal, she din't say weed is impossible.

@jerryle379

Жыл бұрын

You can smoke it if you like , but remember if you are arrest and send to jail don't cry and made a fuss about being send to jail for smoking weed 😜

5:37 💪💪💪 Người dân Việt Nam có sự tôn trọng của tôi. Quốc gia duy nhất mà tôi biết đã từng đánh Mỹ gần 20 năm. Người dân Việt Nam nên tự hào về mọi mặt vì họ đã bảo vệ đất nước của mình khỏi phương Tây. Vietnam ❤

legally law about vlog so Amazing thank you sharing 💝💝👍

@WhatThePho

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks Van, nice to know, we do own guns (hand guns & hunting rifles) as a hobby in state, our state has the most strict gun laws than others. You can't get Federal related & hi-paying jobs if you fail drug test & background check....

@WhatThePho

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information. Nice to know that!

I’m so grateful to be Australian and have strict no gun laws. I also love this about Vietnam. I felt very shocked and uneasy with the gun laws in America.

@fs5775

9 ай бұрын

I am an American and I feel exactly as Australians do about guns. I'm shocked that I am from a country that celebrates guns. I love Vietnam's approach to guns.

@2painful2watch

6 ай бұрын

@@fs5775 As a Canadian, you are my kind of American. Thank you!

@LongNguyen-kq5ou

2 ай бұрын

More gun more people die here in states everyday.

The United States hasn't legalized MJ. On the federal level, the current adminstration choose to not prioritize it ( e.g., low enforcement) and at the state level, it varies from being fully legalized, or being treated as an infraction (you get a citcation/ticket) or it's still fully illegal

@rdu239

Жыл бұрын

Select US states legalize Marijuana use, its not a nationwide presidential act/decree

@MCHuang

Жыл бұрын

​@@rdu239 it would be misleading to a visitor for travel purposes to say it's legal though. For example, I live in Washington state bordering Canada. Even though recreational Marijuana is legalized in Washington, if a Canadian is to try to cross the border into Washington carrying weed, they would be denied entry and get banned from coming into the country for having illegal substance.

Thank you Van for you extremely informative videos. I am contemplating a visit to VM mid next year so I am finding the information you give very informative As an aside you ask for comment on the US gun laws. I consider them to be very disturbing and wrong. I can't believe you were made to mess with an AK-47 when you were 15 as a requisite to graduating

When was the restriction on the international driver license made? I just got mines and it says vietnam accepts it, last time i went there they let me rent a car, so weird.

@WhatThePho

Жыл бұрын

From my research, Vietnam only allows the International Driving Permit (IDP). Other types of international driver's license, including IAA driving license, are invalid. This rule was made in 2015. You can read this article for more details: vietnamnews.vn/society/1310142/iaa-int-l-driving-permits-not-valid-in-viet-nam-police.html

@poorlybuffalo555

Жыл бұрын

@@WhatThePho Yeah my research confirms this, and not all major developed countries have signed the 1968 Vienna agreement either, so don't just assume you can get an IDP.😥

It’s funny when alcohol is legal to use in Vietnam and you gonna go to jail if you smoke weed. If a group of people drinking together, 3 hours later they all get up and fighting like crazy while a group of people smoking weed together after 3 hours they all feel hungry, then eat, chill and relax.

@ebrelus7687

Жыл бұрын

It's not funny. These global double standards. Weed makes you retarded and addicted alcohol makes you addicted and drives into pathology. Freedom for most of people is damaging but without it you can't learn to use it and stopping yourself from doing things harmful to yourself. The first thing that should be teached in school is teaching people to be mindful parents or ban bad parenting. But again if you didn't have opportunity to learn by errors you won't know how to do it. It starts with lack of good example. Then it's a falling slope.

@caovan4912

Жыл бұрын

Can you say the same in Muslim countries? As a guest, it's better to follow the rule of the host.

Yeah Van Vu - most of those items you noted are tobe prohibited/accepted - the same in my Country - I can only mention ""Most" - because I can't recall all of them.

I moved to canada back in 91' and haven't been to vietnam since. I'm so out of touch with my own culture, so i have this nagging feeling in the back of my mind that i need to go and visit soon, while i'm still young. My mom passed away from cancer in highschool and i'v been kind of lost ever since. Never felt quit at peace with myself, no place I feel like i can call home. Maybe visiting vietnam might give me some closure on the life I would've lived had I never moved to canada.

@DuyDepTraiPhoBaTrieu

Жыл бұрын

My second last visit to VN was back in 2007 when I was a teenager and April 2022 this year I came back for 2 months and it was such an amazing experience. I learned a lot more of our culture and people. I highly recommend you go back one day to see how VN has changed.

@dongshengdi773

Жыл бұрын

Vietnam is now a communist And you know what communists do in China and North Korea. Communism with Vietnamese characteristics. 😂 Vietnam is following the footsteps of China . Vietnam is still poor , So No power. Therefore , They are keeping quiet for now , keeping a low profile . After 2 decades later , if it succeeds economically , it will start to take over everything just like what China is doing now . They've got nothing to lose because They already Lost since 1975.

@fatmanslim4592

Жыл бұрын

@@dongshengdi773 vietnam is only communist in name...god go learn some history and economics. If it succeeds? its been succeeding for more than two decades. You really need to learn some history and understand economics before you open your mouth.

The IDP - International Driving Permit you mentioned is not accepted because it's not issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention, which Vietnam is a party of, not because Vietnam doesn't accept IDPs. They just can't be a random piece of paper by a random organization like the US thing you mentioned. You can even find the Vietnamese traffic laws online that specifically point out the 1968 convention-based IDPs as valid. Also, as a tourist, you cannot get a Vietnamese driving permit.

Outstanding all around

I love to see Rich Dad and 4 hour workweek on your shelf! 😍

Another good video for foreigners in Viet nam!

@caovan4912

Жыл бұрын

Notice: about the driver's licence, she said WRONG. VIETNAM accept the IDP (International Driving Permit) licence, because Vietnam joined the Vienna conventions. Vietnam doesn't accept IAA licence. About the issue of speech freedom, she also said WRONG. You can say anything but not harm or defamatory to others or to Vietnamese national heroes or community rights. In Vietnam, you can criticize the Communist Party or Government but you have to own clues to support your criticism. If not, you will encounter the risk of punishment. It's like in Singapore, where the law of defamatory remains. For example, a young guy got punishment when cursing former prime minister Lee at his funeral and he got punishment. In the case of Ms. NGUYEN PHUONG HANG, she went too far when cursing many people, on many social channels, for a long time, with her illogical deduction, meaning that she violated the rights of other people. Hence, they prosecuted her, leading to her temporary arrest.

IN the US, there is not enough police to protect all the citizens. 2100 calls for police assistance for every one policeman, according to the FBI in 2022.

Marijuanna flowers grow wild in Vietnam. Do some Vietnamese like flowers?

took notes ..... 📝 P.S.,...can u do vlogs on top 10 vietamese culture, history, current events, etc.

@WhatThePho

Жыл бұрын

I will note these ideas for my next ones. Thanks for sharing!

One thing that travelers/expats might not know about is that adult toys are illegal in Vietnam. So some people might wanna think twice about bringing their special friend..

@SaigonBrit

Жыл бұрын

That simply isn't true. There are sex toy shops quite openly selling there wares (i.e Not covertly, but proper branded sex shops in several locations throughout HCMC).

@NiklasLarssonSeglarfan

Жыл бұрын

@@SaigonBrit yeah, I know.. I've seen a store like that in Saigon too.. But, its still illegal to both sell and bring into the country.. Probably not enforced that hard though

@SaigonBrit

Жыл бұрын

I think for sure there may be importation restrictions but however they do it, there are sex toy shops (quite openly displayed on main streets in several districts with bright Neon lights outside including during the day time). As is often the case in VN, what is written in law is not always enforced or in some cases it is plain ignored by local authorities.

@randysvids4774

Жыл бұрын

When I come back to Saigon, I plan to visit these sex shops......for research purposes

@SaigonBrit

Жыл бұрын

@@randysvids4774 Indeed..........and so you should. Many a fun toy there and some other funny stuff. Despite what people say, Vietnamese people are not at all conservative. They are as naughty as the Japanese or Germans........if you catch my drift.

so we can't hire a bike if we on holiday there anymore?

@SaigonBrit

Жыл бұрын

You absolutely can. My UK licence was accepted here when I was stopped a couple of times randomly and they were fine with it. Now I have a proper VN licence and all is well.

About IDP, I would like to inform you that is it legal in Vietnam as long as the IDP from a country which signed the Vienna Convention on Road Traffic on 1968, so IDP from more than 80 countries is legal in Vietnam. You are from the USA so I believe this is the reason you wrong about the IDP issue because IDP from the US is not recognized by Vietnam(USA haven't signed the convention)

In every nook and corner in Vietnam 🇻🇳 bamboo pipe tobacco smoke is widely used which is highly intoxicated smoke more powerful than a cigarettes.

I was thinking a friend rented a motorcycle in Vietnam. Quick Google search pulls up some contradictory information related to driver's licence requirements.

@caovan4912

Жыл бұрын

Notice: about the driver's licence, she said WRONG. VIETNAM accept the IDP (International Driving Permit) licence, because Vietnam joined the Vienna conventions. Vietnam doesn't accept IAA licence.

The international drivers-license info is only valid for people from countries that has not ratified the 1968 Vienna-convention (USA, Australia, Canada, India and more). For drivers from countries that have ratified the convention IDL officially can be used. Some Vietnamese police may not be up to date on these rules and some in length talking with them and buying them a cup of coffee might be necessary.

Certain Vietnamese music are also banned almost everything that has to do with vietnamese soldiers pre 75, with themes of missing their home , mother, girlfriend etc. Trinh Cong Son has written alot of anti war songs, many are still banned today. The vietnamese government has slowly unbanned some of the music.

In the Republic of Estonia, its the same thing with cigarettes. Greeting from Estonia.

Van, you're supposed to assemble/reassemble the gun, blindfolded. Who is the soldier in your video clip? My dream girl:)

I think you just confessed to watching illegal movies in Vietnam using your VPN. Now your in trouble O: there coming to get you.. Lol

Informative, especially the freedom of expression part. thank you.! As a tourist, is it okay to talk about history of VN like, colonial times, vn war with people there?

@fumogeneraltrading7490

Жыл бұрын

Completely OK but bear in mind most of the population are very young and have no memory and limited knowledge of such events. Older people who would have some direct experience in most cases do not speak English. If you travel with a translator you will have a degree of success. However normal day to day tourism does not require the services of a translator.

@mr.n0ne

Жыл бұрын

@@fumogeneraltrading7490 okay 👍🏻

@deafea4867

Жыл бұрын

Even normal Vietnamese talking all kinds of thing about their government on everyday basics :))) so dont be that much worry

@SaigonBrit

Жыл бұрын

@@deafea4867 Agreed.............Vietnam is very very open nowadays. As long as you are sensible and respectful you will be fine:)

@WhatThePho

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support! From my experience, I believe it's okay to talk about Vietnam's history nowadays as long as we all respect each other

It would be interesting to explore that various ethnic cultures residing in Vietnam

@WhatThePho

Жыл бұрын

I have made some videos about these ethnic cultures, you can start by watching this one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/YmmFrbR6hamucs4.html Let me know how you think!

@JerseyCityGuy

Жыл бұрын

@@WhatThePho Thanks!

Is smoking in public in Vietnam is prohibited or there's a designated area for smoking?

The so-called "nine dash line" is offensive to many people around the world. I'm glad that it's illegal in Vietnam.

So can you use Facebook, KZread, Google , Wikipedia and other western apps in Vietnam without VPN?

@thantrandinh

Жыл бұрын

Yes, we can

@Takealookat123

Жыл бұрын

@@thantrandinh different from China

@jerryle379

Жыл бұрын

@@Takealookat123 Vietnam is top 5 largest user of Facebook I think , top 10 in KZread so ya we can used all the apps

@Takealookat123

Жыл бұрын

@@jerryle379 That’s great. At least people have freedom to connect with outsider world

@jerryle379

Жыл бұрын

@@Takealookat123 ya , we ain't china 😁

I only recently found out whats in those balloons. I didn't like how it made me feel when I tried one. My friends love them but they didn't look healthy, they honestly looked like in a heroin high. AK47 stripping is one of the easiest and most popular weapon around the world that even works if you drop it in mud. Good job on that. AR have too many little parts like springs the size of a pen that can easily be lost and dirtied... After being in cities more often lately, I think rifle purchase and possession should be limited to over 21 or 25. Todays younger kids don't seem to have as much understanding of right or wrong it seems. They're not mature enough to respect the weapon and life.

@bli3366

11 ай бұрын

Regarding the rifle stuff; that's a problem of parenting. I was raised shooting, literally plinking bottles & cans with a .22LR since I can remember (about 6 or so). Where I live now, I remember seeing a father with two sons at a barber shop, and the probably 3 year-old had a toy gun stuck in his waist-belt that he kept shifting around, but the father was teaching him how to handle it properly when doing so. Things like not pulling it out and waving it around, but holding the pants-line while shifting it to a more comfortable position. Parenting seems to be a matter of priorities, and while some do a clearly better job than others, there's a lot that boils down to what is common in your area. I can't imagine being without at least a few guns, so that's something that factors in to many of the choices I make.

not forgetting to mention that vaping is also officially illegal in Vietnam but there are vaping shops open in HCMC and Hanoi anyway. That's why we (westerners) like Vietnam so much!! 🥰 ; ))

What are the rules around influencers promoting brands or products, but not disclosing that they received money or free products in exchange? In other countries like the US the FTC regulates this and if you endorse brands or products you have to make it obvious you have a relationship with the brand. This means disclosing if you are paid or receive free or discounted products or services. It seems in many countries regulators are starting to get tough and are fining dishonest influencers.

@deafea4867

Жыл бұрын

Vietnamese celebrities usually promote useless and harmful products to their fans, to the consumers but they just only got fined for about 400$.

@rdu239

Жыл бұрын

I guess you are talking about the big fiasco that happened to local youtubers in South Korea a couple of years ago. The whole product sponsorship disclosing thing are so confusing add to that the massive cancel culture backlash most of these youtubers suffered are so severe social media cancel culture in the USA pales in comparison.

6:15 to 6:19. Yes. I support the right to bear arms.

Yes the freêdom of spêėch is prohibited, cuz This reminds me of the thousand of jailed journalists, fårmêrs in vietnam so far such as Tran Huynh Duy Thuc , Pham Chi Dung , Nguyen Tuong Thuy , Pham Chi Thanh , Can Thi Theu , Le Dinh Luong , Truong Minh Duc , Nguyen Trung Ton , Pham Van Troi , Hoang Duc Binh , Tran Anh Kim , Pham Van Diep and the GREEN environmentalist Nguy Thi Khanh.

@josepharrr3712

Жыл бұрын

Yes

@benitzers8858

Жыл бұрын

🤌🤸

@stefan-pz6iy

Жыл бұрын

👍

@quangvinh1153

Жыл бұрын

Yeah !! Freedom of Speech the truth is not Freedom of speech The Lie.

@caovan4912

Жыл бұрын

They are all rubbish - I , a normal Vietnamse, say that. And many of my friends, the young Vietnamese agree with it. You, the foreigner, what extent do you understand about our country Vietnam for saying what you said?

If you want to have a discussion about politics, you should not criticize or insult party and their institution. You can point out the mistakes of politicians. But don't underestimate them.

You should google more about vn war, on both side.

This is a bizarre law technically in the United States you have to spend $365 days in prison if you sell dog or cat food because it is against the law to have sold horse meat and is a felony even though almost the majority of places sell that that are grocery stores or pet stores.

Xinh và giỏi quá. Cám ơn bạn trở về vn

Vn gov can not control the western internet, cuz they are not able to create one.(only china could), that's why VN needs to ensure the internet content in VN. I mean if the gov censør everything, so VN will not have internet and international communication

@stefan-pz6iy

Жыл бұрын

Yes

@stefan-pz6iy

Жыл бұрын

🤸

@benitzers8858

Жыл бұрын

👍

@maddwhissp7092

Жыл бұрын

❤️

@betherebesquare9249

Жыл бұрын

言之有理

Vietnam Gov: You Are Illegal to Drug My Dad: *Keep Drug Anyway*

Another good video. Anyways, being from the states with my experience with guns limited to basic training, I'll say it was fun at the range but I don't want to own any myself.

How can a plant that grows naturally be illegal???

The training you into militias 5:36

Yeah they call that here laughing gas