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i know this is a BIG longshot, but ill be in Vietnam this Saturday and i was wondering if there was any chance of catching the United-Chelsea match on any channel?
 
It's on live on ESPN, you'll be able to catch it in most bars and will probably have the channel in your hotel as it's the main sports channel. Good timing too since it's an early game it will be 7:30pm Vietnamese time.

Where you stopping GB, Ho or Hanoi? Whichever it's a great country, marvellous food (combination of oriental spices and the French influences) just watch those mopeds when crossing the road <img src="graemlins/smirk.gif" border="0" alt="[Smirk]" /> and get used to your driver pressing the horn more often than the brakes <img src="graemlins/nervous.gif" border="0" alt="[Nervous]" />
 
Originally posted by golden_blunder:
<strong>i know this is a BIG longshot, but ill be in Vietnam this Saturday and i was wondering if there was any chance of catching the United-Chelsea match on any channel?</strong><hr></blockquote>

Where will you go to in Vietnam? Hanoi? HCMC? Sure we have most of United games on ESPN or StarSport. It's everywhere in the hotels, bars, etc. What're you gonna do in Vietnam BTW?
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Originally posted by manfromthemars:
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Where will you go to in Vietnam? Hanoi? HCMC? Sure we have most of United games on ESPN or StarSport. It's everywhere in the hotels, bars, etc. What're you gonna do in Vietnam BTW?</strong><hr></blockquote>

do you frequent the casinos overthere?
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Originally posted by RUnited:
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do you frequent the casinos overthere?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Casinos are not allowed in Vietnam. Well, at least in principal. And I don't gamble, as a matter of fact, my mate. BTW, Do you frequent the redlight areas overthere?
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Originally posted by golden_blunder:
<strong>i know this is a BIG longshot, but ill be in Vietnam this Saturday and i was wondering if there was any chance of catching the United-Chelsea match on any channel?</strong><hr></blockquote>

You can catch all the live EPL matches via ESPN and Star Sports in any SEA country (just check out the bars and hotels).
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Originally posted by manfromthemars:
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Casinos are not allowed in Vietnam. Well, at least in principal. And I don't gamble, as a matter of fact, my mate. BTW, Do you frequent the redlight areas overthere?</strong><hr></blockquote>

hmm.. i think it's more aimed towards tourists if you ask me.. the drinks, the shows, the women,.. all overpriced..

There's a small street in there (next to Patpong) that i used to go quite often though.. it's a hangout place for a lot of local foreigners, and international students..
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Originally posted by RUnited:
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hmm.. i think it's more aimed towards tourists if you ask me.. the drinks, the shows, the women,.. all overpriced..

There's a small street in there (next to Patpong) that i used to go quite often though.. it's a hangout place for a lot of local foreigners, and international students..</strong><hr></blockquote>
So you're Thai? Wonder if you know someone by the name of Poompiak (Arm)? What're you doing in Bankok?
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Originally posted by manfromthemars:
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Where will you go to in Vietnam? Hanoi? HCMC? Sure we have most of United games on ESPN or StarSport. It's everywhere in the hotels, bars, etc. What're you gonna do in Vietnam BTW?</strong><hr></blockquote>

Flying into Hanoi. spend the first couple of nights there. plan is then to travel down overland to HCMC for some time there. Then journey onwards to Cambodia,Laos,Thailand,Malaysia and finally Singapore. As youve probably guessed by now im going to do the touristy thing. really looking forward to it. That is if i get my visa application back on time..panick stations.. <img src="graemlins/nervous.gif" border="0" alt="[Nervous]" />
Got my first nights hotel booked in Hani. arrive in the airport at 7:30pm so with any luck might catch the 2nd half of the match at the hotel.
cheers lads.
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Originally posted by golden_blunder:
<strong>i know this is a BIG longshot, but ill be in Vietnam this Saturday and i was wondering if there was any chance of catching the United-Chelsea match on any channel?</strong><hr></blockquote>

There might be some problem..Match is live on
ESPN or STAR SPORTS But sometimes cricket gets
preference..Here in India its deferred live(only
sometimes).

Live EPL matches will be telecasted on
selected countries(Singapore,Malaysia...).


Enter the country name as Vietnam and check this
check out this URL
<a href="http://www.espnstar.com/jsp/cda/sportsonair/tvtimes_legacy.html" target="_blank">http://www.espnstar.com/jsp/cda/sportsonair/tvtimes_legacy.html</a>
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Originally posted by golden_blunder:
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Then journey onwards to Cambodia,Laos,Thailand,Malaysia and finally Singapore. .</strong><hr></blockquote>

You should met up with us South East Asia Redcafe members if you have the time. ;)
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Originally posted by golden_blunder:
<strong>i know this is a BIG longshot, but ill be in Vietnam this Saturday and i was wondering if there was any chance of catching the United-Chelsea match on any channel?</strong><hr></blockquote>

You're just showing off now. ;)
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Originally posted by golden_blunder:
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where abouts are you all based?</strong><hr></blockquote>

I'm in P Jaya which is I used for my log in name. I supposed Ichk is in Seremban, (about 100+ km from my area). RU in bangkok I would presume. And a few Singaporeans also

which part of malaysia you will visit?
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Originally posted by pjaya:
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I'm in P Jaya which is I used for my log in name. I supposed Ichk is in Seremban, (about 100+ km from my area). RU in bangkok I would presume. And a few Singaporeans also

which part of malaysia you will visit?</strong><hr></blockquote>

KL for definate. apart from that no idea yet. decide once we get that far i guess. any recommendations?
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Originally posted by golden_blunder:
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KL for definate. apart from that no idea yet. decide once we get that far i guess. any recommendations?</strong><hr></blockquote>

KL, visit the Twin Towers then.

You should definately try Pulau Langkawi, an island. Great place for sun and relaxing or if you prefer a more seclude area then try Tioman Island. If you like jungle trekking then visit Taman Negara.

Anyway, Chinese New Year is approaching (beginning of next month) therefore I'm afraid you have to book early (to avoid any dissapointment), and most shops will be packed with ppl either in kl or singapore.
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and if you like gambling. We have a casino in Genting Highland.
 
GB - there is a bar in Saigon that will definitely be showing the match. It's called Apocalypse Now and it's pretty well known so if you get in a taxi and ask for it they'll know where you mean. It's a bit mad inside though, stacked up sandbags as tables and paintings of helicopters on the ceiling with the fans as their rotor blades! :eek:

Have a top one mate
 
GB, which hotel will you stay in Hanoi? Any 3+ stars will have ESPN for you. Chelsea game starts at 8pm Hanoi time so I think I'll be fine for the second half. And I am based in Hanoi, BTW.
 
Originally posted by manfromthemars:
<strong>GB, which hotel will you stay in Hanoi? Any 3+ stars will have ESPN for you. Chelsea game starts at 8pm Hanoi time so I think I'll be fine for the second half. And I am based in Hanoi, BTW.</strong><hr></blockquote>

staying the first night in the Anh Doa hotel on May Mai (not sure i spelt those right)
No idea what its like, was booked over the internet but it seemed nice. I hope to stay in Hanoi for a couple of days so maybe i might get the chance to get out for a drink with a fellow red. that is if youre not up to anything else.
are you from Vietnam or just working/living out there?
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Originally posted by pjaya:
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KL, visit the Twin Towers then.

You should definately try Pulau Langkawi, an island. Great place for sun and relaxing or if you prefer a more seclude area then try Tioman Island. If you like jungle trekking then visit Taman Negara.

Anyway, Chinese New Year is approaching (beginning of next month) therefore I'm afraid you have to book early (to avoid any dissapointment), and most shops will be packed with ppl either in kl or singapore.</strong><hr></blockquote>

how long does chinese new year celebrations last? Ill prob not make it to Malaysia till March. will it be less busy then?
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Originally posted by golden_blunder:
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how long does chinese new year celebrations last? Ill prob not make it to Malaysia till March. will it be less busy then?</strong><hr></blockquote>

CNY is for 15 days from Feb 1st I think. So Malaysia will be back to the usual hustle and bustle by the time you get there.

Enjoy yourself GB. :)
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Originally posted by golden_blunder:
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staying the first night in the Anh Doa hotel on May Mai (not sure i spelt those right)
No idea what its like, was booked over the internet but it seemed nice. I hope to stay in Hanoi for a couple of days so maybe i might get the chance to get out for a drink with a fellow red. that is if youre not up to anything else.
are you from Vietnam or just working/living out there?</strong><hr></blockquote>

Can't recognize either the name of the hotel and the place/street :-) I'm native, born and raised in Hanoi. Wouldn't mind a chance to get out for a drink. Call me when you're in. Ha @ (091) 309-6140
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Originally posted by manfromthemars:
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Can't recognize either the name of the hotel and the place/street :-) I'm native, born and raised in Hanoi. Wouldn't mind a chance to get out for a drink. Call me when you're in. Ha @ (091) 309-6140</strong><hr></blockquote>

pm for you mate. the hotel details are Anh dao hotel, 37 Ma May, Hanoi
not sure if that helps, im sure its a big place!
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gb, you might want to try some of these places when your in Malaysia

Redang island or Perhentian island (both excellent beach spots)

Penang (great food)

and then make your way south to KL for shopping if you like
 
Originally posted by manfromthemars:
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So you're Thai? Wonder if you know someone by the name of Poompiak (Arm)? What're you doing in Bankok?</strong><hr></blockquote>

i'm an indian born in Thailand. my greatgrandparents moved here in 1950.

I wish I could help you there with your friend "Arm", but there are 70,000,000 people living in Thailand, about 10,000,000 in Bangkok alone, so it's not very likely i know that same Arm...

I work in my dad's company.. we manufacture Sterling Silver 925 Jewelry for export..

what do you do in Vietnam? which city are you in?
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Originally posted by golden_blunder:
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staying the first night in the Anh Doa hotel on May Mai (not sure i spelt those right)
No idea what its like, was booked over the internet but it seemed nice. I hope to stay in Hanoi for a couple of days so maybe i might get the chance to get out for a drink with a fellow red. that is if youre not up to anything else.
are you from Vietnam or just working/living out there?</strong><hr></blockquote>

That's better now. It's Anh Dao at Ma May street. It's a small hotel in the old quarter of Hanoi. And pm for you.
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Originally posted by RUnited:
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i'm an indian born in Thailand. my greatgrandparents moved here in 1950.

I wish I could help you there with your friend "Arm", but there are 70,000,000 people living in Thailand, about 10,000,000 in Bangkok alone, so it's not very likely i know that same Arm...

I work in my dad's company.. we manufacture Sterling Silver 925 Jewelry for export..

what do you do in Vietnam? which city are you in?</strong><hr></blockquote>

I know it sounds a bit silly to ask you about an "Arm" in a 10M-people city ;-) Just feel you're a bit like him, one of my former classmates. And he's a Red too. I am in Hanoi. Working for a small merchant bank. The jewelry thing sounds very interesting. Do you export it to Vietnam?
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Originally posted by Penny:
<strong>Ichk is in Seremban :confused:

Sure there Ihck?? which part ? .. my hometown Rasah :) </strong><hr></blockquote>

are you in singapore now?
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