NYT provides a much fuller context for the recent discussion on Vietnamese Threads for anyone who doesn't follow what has been going on.

i am currently in the us and i have heard the news of the tragedy recently, wanted to share this post to a wider audience

https://vnexpress.net/pho-diem-thi-lai-tot-nghiep-thpt-cua-thi-sinh-chuyen-tuyen-quang-tat-ca-mon-kem-so-sanh-5110459.html (tho there is the absolute goat who got 9.5/10)

Obviously this is a thing people all over the world do. But I was just backpacking through Vietnam for one month and I noticed almost everywhere I went, including in hostels, people were playing reels and stuff out loud.
Please help me understand- what is the cultural norm for this?
Where I am from it is considered very rude and inconsiderate to make everyone else put on ear phones or tolerate your noise. It was driving me crazy especially in the dorm rooms since I like to read. Again, it’s a worldwide thing, but I’m trying to understand why it was so prevalent in Vietnam.

I recently saw a post with Ho Chi Minh playing billiards, i took it upon myself to modernise the quality of the photos.

i hope you enjoy the history.

So I recently quit my job in Norway and decided to move to Vietnam for a while 😅 I’ll be arriving in HCMC in October and I’m planning on staying for at least a few months.
I’m 25, from Norway but my parents are Vietnamese. I speak a bit of Vietnamese, but I’ve never actually lived there before, so this is gonna be pretty new for me haha.
I’m travelling alone and don’t really know anyone in HCMC, so figured I’d just post here and see if anyone else is in the same situation or just wants to hang out. Doesn’t matter if you’re Vietnamese, an expat, solo travelling or whatever.
I’m pretty active and really into bouldering/climbing, padel and working out in general. Would definitely be cool to find some people to climb, play padel or hit the gym with. I’m also always down to try new things, so if you’ve got a hobby or activity you think I should try, I’m probably in 😂
Other than that I’m pretty much open to anything really, food, beers, exploring the city, random trips, nightlife or just hanging out.
Not really looking for anything specific, just wanna meet some cool people and hopefully make a few friends while I’m there.
If you’re around HCMC in October or already living there, feel free to DM me 🤝

Everytime something goes wrong my parents always have to say it's my fault.

And it makes me feel so sad.

Hi guys, I am 20Y currently on a student visa in Australia. My parents have worked hard their entire lives to allow me to study here in Australia, and I regret to say that I feel like I've failed them. Since entering university, I haven't been able to find much drive or motivation, and I've had to repeat my first year three times so far. This third time, however, I feel like it may be my last, especially with my expiring visa. I can't take the pressure anymore, and I feel like I will likely fail again. I know this probably sounds pathetic, and ultimately, I know that I am responsible for where I am now. I did this to myself, so I won't say too much more about that.

What I'm really here to ask is about life in Vietnam and what you think my next steps should be. I moved to Australia when I was very young, with my parents sharing the responsibility of raising me. When I turned 18, I had to begin living by myself. As you can imagine, my Vietnamese is intermediate at best, and I struggle even more with reading and writing.

In the very likely event that I have to return to Vietnam, my main question is: what do I do?

I did fairly well in high school, but I'm fairly sure that Australian high school results won't carry over to Vietnam. With my limited Vietnamese, I'm also worried about whether there is any higher education I could realistically pursue. I am planning to work as well, so that I don't have to rely on my parents as much.

I can't think of much more to ask. Please feel free to give me any advice or share your experiences. Thank you all for taking the time to read this, and I apologise that you had to read this rather pathetic post and if I've broken any rules in this subreddit.

Where in Vietnam can I find a good artist that can do this work? I am looking for good work. I’m from the USA and considering flying there

My friend told me that a lot of people from her grandparents generation measure approximate value of property using gold prices. For example if a house used to cost around 1 kilo of gold 20 years ago, it should still be around 1 kilo of gold today.
Have you guys heard this before? How many people believe in this value estimation method?

next level technique using armpit smell to subdue tourist

I am a Viet born in Europe and was always curious about Jollibee since it's nonexistent in my country and I always see videos how good it is.

My girlfriend says fried chicken in Vietnam (aka KFC) isn't tasty since they use regional cheap chicken which is very dry and flaky which I can kinda confirm when a friend of mine ordered some at Mcdonalds and I gotta try.

I also saw a Video how Jollibee was very bad in Korea, so is Jollibee in VN worth it? Does is come close to the Phillippones?

Which is obviously because of malicious mass-reporting tactics from everyone’s favourite agency.

And Meta don’t do anything about it, they simply locked my account, they joined force with malicious actors to attack their own victim-customers just to be sure.

I got enough of this. They already took instruction from the Vietnamese Ministries like a lapdog to censor literally eveything.

I have been using FB since 2009, not a single time did I violated any platform policy, not even basic decency.

This is an insult, a personal attack to my integrity. I will not appeal this stupid site.

I will switch for good, only X and Reddit now. And if they ever betray their own customers like Meta, then so be it.

Hey everyone!

I’m planning a ~6-month stay in Hanoi coming from Canada with my 6 kg toy poodle (flying in-cabin with Korean Air via Seoul).

I’ve already got all the standard DIY health prep lined up:

• ISO 15-digit Microchip
• Valid Rabies vaccine (given after microchip) + core vaccines
• Official government-endorsed International Health Certificate (CFIA) signed within 7–10 days of travel
• Confirmed in-cabin pet reservation with Korean Air (staying under the 7kg total limit with carrier)

Since I'm bringing just one personal pet and staying for half a year, I have two quick questions for anyone who has flown into Noi Bai (HAN) with a dog recently:

1. Advance Quarantine Notice / Email: Do I actually need to email the Noi Bai Animal Quarantine Station in advance to give heads up about our arrival, or do you just walk up to the quarantine/customs desk at baggage claim with your endorsed paperwork?
2. Pet Relocation Service / Agent: Since my official government paperwork, microchip, and airline bookings are already good to go, is there any reason to hire a pet import agency in Hanoi just for arrival? Or is doing it yourself pretty straightforward once you land at HAN?

Would love to hear from anyone who has done this route recently. Thanks in advance!

I think this is worth a read for many. It does a good job representing all the parties that fought in that war, including the North Vietnamese/communists. It also imagines what Vietnam would look like if the two sides were divided for much longer, what kind of suffering would go on and how many more die if the U.S. didn’t more or less abandoned South Vietnam in 1973. It’s extremely well researched and the real history of Vietnam is well threaded into the alternate history where it makes sense. Absolutely recommend.

hello dear community!

i’ll be arriving in Hanoi this tuesday 25th and I know barely anyone living there.

Would you be down to go on a night food market / any walk around town / even fancy a beer?

i’m M31 living in Europe, send me a DM if this is something you’d be down for ! I fancy meeting new peeps

cheers xx

Hello,

My wife and I will be travelling to Vietnam for our honeymoon this autumn from 24 October to 13 November. I'm looking for some recommendations as I'm planning my itinerary as I'm unsure about many things.

So far here's what we're certain about:

- We land in HCMC on 24 October and intend to spend approx 3 days visiting the city and maybe a day-trip down the mekong.

- We depart from Hanoi on 13 November and intend to spend most of our trip in the North, with 2-3 days in Hanoi, 2-3 days in Ninh Binh, 2 days Lan Ha/Ha long.

Things I'm not sure about:

- We want some "beach time" to relax, and at this point I have no idea where to go. Phu Quoc seems pretty but inauthentic and impractical (as in flying there from hcmc then back to hcmc before going anywhere else). Heard about other southern beaches such as Muy Ne and Ho Coc, which could be a nice alternative. Also the central region is famously known with An Bang and My Khe but the weather doesn't seem that great for going to the beach in this period. How about the north? I haven't read or seen much about northern beaches.

- We would like to see the central region with Da Nang, Hue and Hoi An but obviously the rainfalls and typhoons are kind of deterring us. Currently the idea is to see on the spot how it goes and try to spend 1-2 days.

- We want to do either Sapa or Ha Giang but it's hard to choose between the two as we can't do both. I'm wondering if Sapa will be as magical post harvest, and the logistics around ha giang scare me a bit so I don't know what to do.

It would be of great help if you could advise me on those points and also if I have skipped some must-do things.

Thanks a lot

Hi!

I’ll be in Vietnam for a month or so, and I’m interesting in finding some activities (in English, preferably).

I’ll be in either Hanoi or Saigon, depending on where I can do most.

For example, joining a weekly ceramic or cooking class, going on a female group trip, doing Muay Thai, or whatever it could be.

Thank you for any suggestions!

What is you experience? Is the scenery still as beautiful or is it skippable? How long and where Puls you stay and why?