Ho Chi Minh Info Thread

[FireShark]

Originally Posted by kpkblppl2

Read up previous thread. Enough warning of snatch theft when you talking on your phone and walking without paying attention. Also snatch theft of handbags, sling bags and cameras.

Robbery not so happening unless you venture into dark alleys alone outside of tourists places.

Seniors - pls comment.

Yes; it is true that you don't talk when you are walking on the road. Even when you partner bring a bag; make sure it is sling across your shoulder. This will reduce being targeted. BTW why are you so interested going into the dark Alley when you are a foreigner. There are pickpockets too. Just be careful when u go into crowded place. Put your wallet at the front pockets rather than the back pockets.

[sakamoto]

Originally Posted by FireShark

Yes; it is true that you don't talk when you are walking on the wrong. Even when you partner bring a bag; make sure it is sling across your shoulder. This will reduce being targeted. BTW why are you so interested going into the dark Alley when you are a foreigner. There are pickpockets too. Just be careful when u go into crowded place. Put your wallet at the front pockets rather than the back pockets.

point noted..

i will be traveling alone.. thanks for info

[soo64]

Better to hang around at places which are foreigner friendly. In tourist area snatch thief and pickpocket are normal. I witness twice bag beig snatch by motorbike robber. Outside tourist area even worse. My vietnamese friend warn me not to loiter around too much outside district 1.

My friend went off to explore massage parlour outside tourist area, after pay 300K tip, girl demand 1mil from him which he refuse to give. Girl call in few guys corner him threaten to whack him. In the end no choice LL pay them 1mil. Vietnam is not foreigner friendly. Play safe.

Originally Posted by sakamoto

hi guys,
i a planning a trip to HCM.. i heard stories of bag snatching and robbing,
how true is it? i have read all the guides.. dute to some few month back or even years, any update of the latest location.

i plan to stay on bui vien street nearr to ben thanh side to ease myself walking around. any comments welcome thanks in advance

[FireShark]

Originally Posted by soo64

My friend went off to explore massage parlour outside tourist area, after pay 300K tip, girl demand 1mil from him which he refuse to give. Girl call in few guys corner him threaten to whack him. In the end no choice LL pay them 1mil. Vietnam is not foreigner friendly. Play safe.

That why when you are a foreigner; please don't go such places alone. Few years ago; my frd call a WL to the hotel; before the job WL demand USD 100 instead of 1 Million of the agree price. My friend refuse to pay; they WL make 1 call and 5 mins few guys came up to the hotel. Luckily that time we are back to the hotel; we hear the commotion and when they saw us coming and shouting at them they quickly left by the staircase. I scolded the hotel receptionist why he allow people to enter the hotel room without my friend approval. If you intended to call wechats WL; please ensure u do know well the receptionist. Normally; I will tips the receptionist each around 100K when I come back to Singapore; if they do a good job.

[kpkblppl2]

Originally Posted by sakamoto

point noted..

i will be traveling alone.. thanks for info

Bro, not so bad.
Just be careful and leave the expensive items at home. Just like you will do so when you travel to other cities.

When I travel, I use a cheapo phone. I leave my Rolex Patek watch and gold jewellery at home. I put credit cards and some money as reserves in hotel safe. I try not to pull my wallet or never use one in public.

When alone in strange cities, just go to more tourist places and don't venture too far. You can get most things or fun in District 1.

[bbbjkim]

I have so many warning from friends and other brudders here. Never leave your mobile on the table especially open café table where anyone can hang around. It'll be snatched before you know it.

Heck even when you are talking on the phone on an open street, it can get snatch away, not to mentioned handbag for ladies too. Guys ona motorbike will ride pass, grip it and ride away.

So be very careful and mindful about personal belonging.

I read somewhere also be careful about guy asking to polish your shoe. I wear one of those sneaker shoe also got approach wanting to polish it for me, I am like wtf. Apparently this people will do a quick job, then ask for US$40-50 if you don't pay then a few chaps will round you up.

stay safe

[BikeFever]

Hi bros . I am up in can tho. Went to a massage place but when I see the package I opt for the one with the shortest time at 50min for 150vnd. I was only offered bbbj hj. Is it because I didn't select the deluxe or VIP package that's why no fj?

[kpkblppl2]

Originally Posted by BikeFever

Hi bros . I am up in can tho. Went to a massage place but when I see the package I opt for the one with the shortest time at 50min for 150vnd. I was only offered bbbj hj. Is it because I didn't select the deluxe or VIP package that's why no fj?

No forum? Just asking question.

Most of the girls are not allowed to fj in room. At most you get is bbbj cum hj. So already very good if you get bbbj in room.

Not refer to Can Tho massage or spa but in general other major cities in Vietnam too. For VIP package you get a girl in bikinis to bathe you. Super VIP means you get a girl naked bathe with you in the tub.

Fj usually will need to arrange separately in hotel if the girl know you well enough.

[BikeFever]

Thanks bro . Bro I did try to search but found nothing on massage in can tho. Sorry if I offended you .

I was just curious what is the difference between standard , deluxe and VIP..

[kpkblppl2]

I wasn't offended.

Just saying you could have give a forum or write your experience in Can Tho massage.

Originally Posted by BikeFever

Thanks bro . Bro I did try to search but found nothing on massage in can tho. Sorry if I offended you .

I was just curious what is the difference between standard , deluxe and VIP..

[BikeFever]

Not ready for fr yet. Will post when I am back

[BikeFever]

Originally Posted by kpkblppl2

No forum? Just asking question.

Most of the girls are not allowed to fj in room. At most you get is bbbj cum hj. So already very good if you get bbbj in room.

Not refer to Can Tho massage or spa but in general other major cities in Vietnam too. For VIP package you get a girl in bikinis to bathe you. Super VIP means you get a girl naked bathe with you in the tub.

Fj usually will need to arrange separately in hotel if the girl know you well enough.

From what I see is 3 package . Standard. Deluxe and VIP.. so meaning VIP is the naked bath I guess.

[kpkblppl2]

Originally Posted by BikeFever

From what I see is 3 package . Standard. Deluxe and VIP.. so meaning VIP is the naked bath I guess.

You could always ask the reception or any guy assistance since you already ventured to Can Tho massage.

[Squiffy]

Thanks in advance for the good and informative thread.

Making my first trip to HCMC on business next week and looking for either a student "tour guide" for a full day and some more adult fun at night or a massage joint that offers a proper massage with multiple HJs (or BJs).

Can anyone share some recommendations with me? I'm staying centrally near the river. Thanks in advance for any recommendations or advice you can share.

[BikeFever]

Is there actually any place in can tho like fish tank. Can straight away go in choose bang and go?