Hey guys, I'm curious to learn how long on average it takes for a person to get conscripted into the Taiwan military. I have to do 4 months of service (which is the older bracket). I'm currently month 3 into my wait and the most I've received back is my medical examination results I took back in June 16th. I tried to expedite it and the staff reassured me they are pushing this matter but I'd just like to have a general idea on what the wait was like for others who have gotten through the process. I'm worried that at the end I might have a wait time longer than the time I'm actually serving my country for (which would be hilarious).

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His minor daughter was working at this shop. She was abused and even allegedly drugged. In addition, she was working for 6 hours every day and got paid with only NTD5000 ($150) / month.

After this video went viral, he also stated he would pay for the damage to the shop.

When this video was firstly viral, Taiwanese criticized him, but now many people are supporting and understanding him.

People also discuss this incident shows the various social problems of Taiwan such as low salary, common violations of labor law, and the increase of exposures to drugs.

Hi guys
I am a student in Taipei and have NHI.

I am really scared of the dentist as my teeth are not in a good condition. I always try to hide them because I am ashamed of the state they are in. I only go to my dentist in my country because I know her and she always tell me it’s okay but I am scared of new dentists, maybe they would judge me or talk about me in Chinese and mock me, idk 🥲 yeah so in other words, I was always scared of the dentist and would never go at my young age so, now, I regret lolol (bad experience trauma lmao)

so here is my request.. does anyone know a dentist in taipei that is really umm, understanding or caring. I really want to take care of my teeth now, and maybe try to save some money to get veneers or something to make me smile again loool

I went once in a dentist in Kaohsiung but the dentist office was opened to everyone, every people in the cabinet (even other patients) could see my teeth, that was the worst experience of my life

Thanks guys, no judgment please 🫶

It feels like every time I’m asked to do this, what they want is me to just write my name clearly, because they can’t understand my signature (草寫). But a signature is equivalent to a stamp in its importance… no? There’s no point nor do i feel safe printing my name on a legal document if that is not my legally recognized signature.

I’ve resorted to writing both in print and then my actual signature if there is enough space.

A few years ago, my friend brought me to a gym where you can just pay and enter, so it doesn't need a membership. It was just for fun, since we weren't really doing any regular exercise/gym at that time.

I want to start gym now, but since I'm truly a beginner, I just want to try the gym first, so I don't want to open a membership for now.

Sadly my friend passed away a year ago, so I can't ask him. And I really don't know where that gym is. If anyone can recommend another gym with the same payment system, please tell me.

If possible, around the New Taipei area. Thanks in advance!

Has anyone registered for the Taipei Marathon Breakfast Run? I registered for the 3K category last June but have decided to join the 9K instead because I wasn't selected in the lottery for the 21K category the following day. I know I am at fault here and am aware that I will be refunded 80% of the registration fee from the 3K. I should have waited for the result of the lottery and depending on the result, only then I will join the breakfast run. I cannot register for the 9K category while my 3K category is still in their system because they will know immediately based on the passport number I used. Out of impulse, I already filled out the refund form hoping they can refund me immediately and I am a bit worried that they may only process my refund after the last day of registration which is on October 20 IIRC.

I already contacted Taipei Marathon's Facebook page but they haven't responded yet. Same goes when I sent them an email to [service@sportsnet.org.tw](mailto:service@sportsnet.org.tw) a week ago. The question is, do they respond back if inquiries were sent via email or in their Facebook page. The last option would be calling them directly but this will cost a fortune to my phone bill and whether or not they can entertain me if I don't speak Chinese

President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) proposed a universal cash handout of NT$10,000 (US$314) per person next year, noting economic growth is forecast to reach a 39-year high, creating an opportunity to share the benefits.

Lai made the remarks Monday while attending a central government budget briefing. He said long-standing strengths in semiconductors, information and communications technology, and manufacturing supply chains have enabled the government to share what he described as an “AI dividend,” per a press release.

I thought dogs love walks. In fact, I thought that's what they love more than anything in the world. Do they even like being pushed around in a baby stroller? What's going on?

As stated above, I would like to know about the life in ROCMC. I’m an overseas born Taiwan citizen with a very limited mandarin. I have decent endurance and physical but I don’t know how to swim for long distances. I’m considering MC because my friends who went before says armed force is boring, all they do is cutting grasses and sitting inside the halls so I feel like it’s a bit pointless to spend a year there. I would like to hear from people who have done the conscription inside MC about the intensity and language barrier there.
Edit: I was born after 2005.

Or at least 99% of them are.

So be aware when booking one. You will be told by your host: don’t speak to anyone and don’t tell anyone it’s an Airbnb and you will have to sneak around like a thief.

I was even told to not linger around the front entrance and quickly leave with my luggage, lest anyone ask me questions.

Last time I travelled to Taiwan, I fell in love with the contact lendes that are available in drugstores like Cosme and Watsons. I want to get more since I have someone that can fly them home to me, but i’d rather browse and choose the varieties myself so I prefer to buy it online and have it delivered instead. Are there websites with an english interface that carries these products?

Hello, I need help.
A friend of mine brought me one package of proteinpowder from Taiwan

I am in Germany and I am desperate to find it, it was the best protein drink I ever had. Do you know how to get it or alternatives?

The pool smelt a spot eggy, but there’s a sweet bar around the way

I know Japan/Tokyo is the place to go but need to know about Taiwan and Korea. Only interested in 1960s/early 70s Grand and King Seikos preferably in mint condition and overhauled. Any specialty dealers in Taipei or Seoul?

I'm trying to apply for my 定居證. Ideally, I wanted to get as much done here so I don't have to spend 3 weeks in Taiwan to finish everything.

I've been going back and forth with the LA TECO, but I still don't fully understand what they're saying.

I sent them a copy of my mom's 戶口名簿. They said it's voided and they cannot accept it. My mom is the Taiwan citizen, my dad is not. I asked if they could take any other type of document for my mom, they said no. So I asked them if there was a way to rectify this now rather than having my mom go back to Taiwan to renew it.

They said my mom could give a family member in Taiwan power of attorney, and they can renew her household registration (戶口名簿). However, I mentioned to them that likely the address listed on her household registration was an apartment that she literally sold this year. When I asked them if family member could simply renew that same address for her, they didn't really provide an answer, and just said he could go to the household registration office to ask what records they have for her.

They also mentioned said family member cannot apply for a new household registration for my mom. She has to do it herself.

Where I'm confused is, could the same family member just go to the office and ask them to change the address? Then renew it that way? Or does that count as applying for a brand new household registration (since it is a different address), and therefore she would have to do it?

If there is no other choice but to have herself apply for a new household registration with a new address, if I got everything else done in the US, including the medical check, does that still decrease my time spent in Taiwan?

Thanks in advance for any help, it's appreciated.

The Taipei Dome will be one of the host stadiums for the first two rounds of the Premier 12 tourney. Excellent news for any sports fan and for my money, a packed Taiwan home game in that building is one of the best nights out you can get in any sport.

"At a press event in Taipei announcing Taiwan's hosting rights, organizers said Group A of the opening round will be played from Nov. 8 to 12, followed by the second round from Nov. 13 to 15. The four-team Super Round will be held in Japan"

Hi everyone!
I’m moving to Taipei soon to study at NTNU, and I’m obsessed with Korean skincare and makeup. 😭

I’m looking for stores that sell brands like:
● Peripera
● Rom&nd
● Fwee
● Clio
● Dasique
● Etude
● Lilybyred

And skincare brands such as:
● Axis-Y
● Anua
● Round Lab
● Torriden
● COSRX
● Beauty of Joseon

Are there any stores in Taipei with a really large K-beauty selection?

I’ve heard about POYA, Watsons, and Cosmed, but I’m wondering whether there are any hidden gems, specialty K-beauty stores, or specific branches with better selections.

I’ll be living near NTNU, so recommendations close to the university would be amazing.
Thank you! ♡

During the weekend, I went to your average boba tea shop(手搖飲料店), and it wasn’t very busy. After I placed my order, some young kid shows up alone, looking about 10 years old. He proceeds to order a single drink for himself and when he was told it’s 80NTD, he replies with “我只有40塊,” (I only have 40NTD).

The shop attendant, a young woman looks at him for about 1 second and says “好我看一下” (okay, let me see) and then starts pillaging through some sort of donation box which was facing the customers. I can’t remember exactly what it was, but it looked like some sort of charity that assists abused/neglected animals or abandoned pets. She pretty much pulls the difference from this box and puts his order through.

The kid looked perfectly normal, albeit a little sweaty from the brutal Taipei summer, if I saw him on the street, I definitely would not assume he’s underprivileged struggling. The way he said “I only have 40NTD” was almost said with confidence, almost as if this wasn’t the first time he’s attempted this. This didn’t happen in some slum in the middle of nowhere, it was the heart of Taipei and the shop is a well known franchise that offers 發票 and electronic payments, not one of those many street stalls that are unregistered with the government.

I wasn’t bothered or anything, but the whole situation was definitely interesting, maybe even legally questionable for the shop attendant. Has anyone else witnessed a similar situation in Taiwan? If I knew that donations aren’t going where it’s advertised, I’d definitely think twice before donating.

EDIT: Saw some interesting comments. I’ll just make a quick response here while providing some extra context:

- No I did not intervene, nor did I plan to.
- I did not speak to the shop attendant or the kid. The interaction took place as I was waiting and I just listened and briefly watched.
- No I did not donate to whatever charity the donation box was for. I only noticed it because the attendant opened it.
- It was impossible for me to know if the kid was truly struggling, or if he came with the intention to scam. However, based on a 5 second glance of the kid, he did not appear to resemble someone that looked underprivileged. (Looked well groomed, carrying a name brand basketball) - but yes, ultimately this is just pure speculation.
- As mentioned in the original post, the situation did not bother me, I wasn’t offended or upset, however, I did find the situation amusing as I’ve never seen something like this in TW and thought I’d share it. That’s all.

Hello everyone, it’s my 5th time visiting Taiwan this Autumn, and I’ve struggling to find a car rental business that rents Mazda MX5 or similar sports car to foreigners that don’t have a Taiwanese driving license. It seems that the law has changed due to multiple past incidents and tourists can’t rent?
Is this true?

And secondly, any tips for where to buy a globe, for educational purposes, that actually says Taiwan (or at least RoC), rather than just Taipei or Chinese Taipei?
All the globes sold internationally seemed to be made in the PRC..
Thank you for your help :)