Xircal

He can download IE8 from the web: http://www.microsoft...er/default.aspx There's nothing to prevent the OP from updating the OS and he should do that anyway.

If Firefox has been installed, it's most likely to be v3.0. So he should also go to the FF download site @ http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/ and update that too.

He shouldn't have to download IE individually, if Windows Updates are working and the installation can pass the WGA checks.

Personally, I always have that disabled because I don't want everything Microsoft wants to throw my way.

But anyway, he should download the latest version of IE from the link I already mentioned because older versions are vulnerable to a number of exploits.

That doesn't make a lot of sense to me....are you suggesting that he install IE8, but ignores the updates and patches??

I'm sure he doesn't want to mess around; combing through the updates before installation so that he can avoid WGA checks.

Better to have a fully activated OS from the beginning. He also has no idea of what else has been installed or modified. So he can a clean install with an unmodified disc. Can't be that difficult to decipher.

Presumably you didn't read what I wrote here

What I suggest he does is to install IE8 and then go to the Windows Update site (link on your Start menu OP) and then install everything that's necessary. You have to bear in mind that unless Windows XP SP3 is installed, automatic updates will no longer work. See Microsoft ended support for Windows XP SP2 in July 2010

He can download IE8 from the web: http://www.microsoft...er/default.aspx There's nothing to prevent the OP from updating the OS and he should do that anyway.

If Firefox has been installed, it's most likely to be v3.0. So he should also go to the FF download site @ http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/ and update that too.

He shouldn't have to download IE individually, if Windows Updates are working and the installation can pass the WGA checks.

Personally, I always have that disabled because I don't want everything Microsoft wants to throw my way.

But anyway, he should download the latest version of IE from the link I already mentioned because older versions are vulnerable to a number of exploits.

Download a file from an FTP site. FTP is much faster than HTTP and gives a good indication of how fast your connection speed really is. Any of these will do: ftp://ftp1.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/

This is discourage school children from skipping school in order to go out drinking. This way they will be prevented from doing so until the school day is over and homework is completed.

Er...uhum....where does a school kid get 120 Baht from to go buy a beer in a bar?

I think the OP should acknowledge he's in Thailand. I can never quite understand why people go to a foreign country anywhere in the world and then want to eat like they do in Fred's cafe down the road. Be adventurous! Thai food is dirt cheap by any standards and if you don't like the first meal that arrives, order another one.

So you would call your high ranking BIB connection because you ran over an electric plug and don't want to part with 500b? Let's face it, this is a thread for farang ki noks only.

Bit heavy Chunky.... farang ki nok = bird shit farang.

Why not go somewhere that has women who aren't hideous, if you are going for the women?

All I can ask is from what planet are you? "Hideous?" First, that is rather subjective and more than a little arrogant. Second, I have been in a number of bars over the last few months, and while not every woman dancing there would be reigning Miss Thailands, more than enough are downright hot by just about any person's judgment (unless Asian women are not your thing, and in that case, why are you in a Thai forum instead of a Finnish, Columbian, or Kenyan forum?)

I am too much of a posting newbie to call troll, so I wouldn't dream of doing that.

Although I wouldn't call them hideous, I do think that the majority of thai birds aren't particularly attractive. For example, I was reading Biff's blog yesterday and he has a picture of three of them in one of the photos he posted on it. My first reaction when I saw it was "three dogs on a bike" (sorry, Biff). Personally, I wouldn't be seen dead with any of them, but there you go. But then, I have a thing about faces and if a bird hasn't got an attractive dial, I'm just not interested regardless of what other attributes she might have. I think Chunky may be the same.

All this advice assumes that the copy of XP being used is an OEM version. If it's a full or an upgrade version it can be re-installed on as many different machines as you like - as long it's only installed on one machine at a time.

Absolutely Correct!

In early days of Windows XP there was no way for Microsoft to even know what motherboard was used when Windows XP was first installed on some machines.

Windows XP is not sold anymore, but it is still supported.

Generally speaking, if you buy a new PC, you get an OEM version of the OS. If you buy a retail version, then you would also know how to install it on a PC and therefore wouldn't be asking this question on the forum. Since the retail version is three times the cost of the OEM version, few people will opt to pay the extra when buying a new PC. If anything, it won't even be offered as an option.

As regard the comment about Microsoft not knowing which motherboard was installed in the machine, it hardly makes any difference. When any version of Windows is installed, the system creates a HAL (Hardware Extraction Layer) and talks to that. If you change the motherboard for a type which is not a clone of the original, the HAL will no longer match and will ultimately result in system instability.

After reinstalling the OS, the user has 30 days in which to activate it. The whole process is automatic, but will be checked against the original file. If a discrepancy is discovered, then activation won't take place. Without activation, the operating system will all but cease to function once the 30 days has expired.

The best option for the OP is to live with the OS which has been installed for him since a system builder will have a licence to do that, but to uninstall all the junk that came with it via Add/Remove Programs. Either that, or consider buying a new machine.

That doesn't make sense. It sounds as if he is saying that the system is not updating, as he is writing about an old version of IE. So if he can't update, it doesn't look as if it is licenced.

He can download IE8 from the web: http://www.microsoft...er/default.aspx There's nothing to prevent the OP from updating the OS and he should do that anyway.

If Firefox has been installed, it's most likely to be v3.0. So he should also go to the FF download site @ http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/ and update that too.

While this alleged act is wrong, I am more surprised a 'rapper' is staying at a cheap shoddy hotel.

Doesn't look shoddy to me: http://german.hotelt...egas/index.html (if it's the same one)

But in all the times I've been to Thailand, I've never seen a black guy on the streets and often wondered why.

Do you use Malwarebytes software, as this will block 1337x.org, I had this problem last week.

You will have to delete malwarebytes, and if you reinstall it do not let it do protection mode.

Probably, that's it!

I do use Malwarebytes.

Isn't it enough to just uncheck the Start malicious website blocking when protection module starts. (under Protection tab)

Unfortunately, I do not see how to add the website(s) to the Ignore List.

Maybe, I can find the answers at Malwarebytes forum.

Thank you beano2274.

P.S.

As soon as I wright-clicked the Malwarebytes icon in the System Tray, and unchecked the Website Blocking, I am able to load the site (i.e. http://1337x.org/).

Thanks again.

Sounds like Malwarebytes being overzealous with their site blocking procedures. I use the freebie version of Malwarebytes which doesn't have that menu option. Useful tip though beano2274.

If you're using Firefox and have subscribed to Adblock Plus, you might want to consider using the filter they have in place to block malware domains. You'll find it at the foot of the subscriptions page under the heading "Miscellaneous". Click the link called "Malware Domains" to add it to the filters.

Alternatively, install the Dr. Web AV link checker and then you can right click any link you propose to surf to to check to see if it's malicious or not.

Tiger Airways is part owned by Singapore Airlines. Both Tiger and Jetstar are shitty - cancellations without notice, infamous for delays. Air Asia and Nok is still my top choice for budget

Ah, didn't know that. But Tiger models its business on Ryanair it seems. The latter company has been in the news just recently by controversially suggesting that cabin crew could be trained to land the plane in an emergency. That would cut the wage bill by ditching the co-pilot. I wonder if Tiger is thinking about adopting that strategy.

I have been unable to log in to hotmail for the past two days, any suggestions please?

Try login @ http://mail.live.com/ instead.

1st class train ticket costs 133 Baht. Here's the timetable for the Thai State Railway Network Kanchanaburi is located on the Southern Timetable to save you looking for it.

Also, Seat61 offers some useful tips on train travel in Thailand.

i have used jet airlines a few times .

when you come off the plane in mumbai ,

staff from jet , are waitng for tranfer passengers ,

they will take you to the security check point ,

this is a bit of a petty ordeal .

once thru , you go to your boarding gate .

two hours is plenty of time .

even if your flight arrives late in mumbai ,

the on going flight to bkk, will be a wating you . :jap:

That's not what the OP is asking. His question relates to his arrival at BKK and the departure time of his Air Aisa flight to Chiang Mai. He only has a 2 hour window.

In my opinion, he's pushing it a bit. It depends on the aircraft he'll be travelling on to BKK i.e. is it an A380 which with a full load can accommodate 555 passengers, a 747 can accommodate 416 passengers, a 777 which can carry 300 passengers, etc., etc. It's getting off the aircraft which takes up the most amount of time.

Then there's the luggage to be collected. On my last flight via BKK, the luggage carousel broke down and it took maintenance almost an hour to fix it.

Air Asia states you have to be at the gate a maximum 45 mins prior to departure. You can speed things up a little by checking in either with your mobile phone, or online. You can do that up to 7 days prior to your flight departure. More details at: Air Asia self service check-in

Take #9905 Bus from BKK. Service ceases at 21:00. See Intercity bus services

Has anyone anywhere seen any other report about this?

I've even tried to look for the original report and can't get to the TAN website.

Did it really happen?

Whether there's any substance to the story is debatable, but the link is here: http://tannetwork.tv...?DataID=1035532

Offcially you shuld inform immirgation that you stay there and the landlord also informs immirgation but he has the option to do it at the local police station.

Your own reporting is not informed, reporting by commercial landlords is now enforced and he should report you to the police.

OK, so he should submit a TM.30 form presumably?

And mine would be the TM.28 flavour, correct?

Just a quickie. I'll be staying at my GF's rented apartment during the 90 days I'll be in Thailand pretty soon. My question now is, who should inform Immigration of my whereabouts? Her or the apartment owner (who doesn't yet know I'll be staying there)?

There's a photo of one on this forum which might help. See Visa example You would underline "Tourist Visa" when you make your application, otherwise all the other details are the same.

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One of the things that suprises me the most about Thailand is the complete lack of solar panels on roofs. With all the sun they get, you'd think many hotels would cotton on to the idea of deriving a substantial portion of their power requirements from solar energy.

Solar energy in that respect is in indeed a free power source and you can even buy portable devices to power your mobile phone.

I agree but not so much about Photo Voltaic panels.

Thailand is the perfect country in which to use solar hot water. Why foreigners insist upon throwing their money at Thailand's electricity monopoly, is beyond me.

Good point too. And they're not that expensive.

Some other good inventions that use solar power can be found @ Kyoto.com I must admit though that I was rather amused by #6 in the list of advantages if you bought one of these boxes.

One of the things that suprises me the most about Thailand is the complete lack of solar panels on roofs. With all the sun they get, you'd think many hotels would cotton on to the idea of deriving a substantial portion of their power requirements from solar energy.

Solar energy in that respect is in indeed a free power source and you can even buy portable devices to power your mobile phone.

I checked with Schiphol arrivals @ Amsterdam Schiphol and the flight you mentioned was scheduled to arrive today at 09:10 which is in keeping with the flight departing at 02:30 from BKK.

thanks zircal

You're welcome.

One thing you should be aware of though if you don't intend to apply for a visa is that you can only remain in Thailand for 90 days in any six month period.

That rule was abandoned a couple of years ago.

25th November 2008 to be precise.

Really? I read that quite recently on an official site somewhere, so presumably they just haven't bothered to update the info.

why the hel_l would the noddle shop owner put a plug out in a place where a car could drive over it? she was probably just another dimwit and of course could not except fault. plus the copper (drunk like noraml over here) obviously wanted to show off in front of his mate. all of them there were scumbags if you ask me! the normal Thai mob rules.

to the OP, should of just give them the 500 and then left without and arguement. although I understand why you would argue it, but no point with halfwits like that.

She doesn't put a plug in the road where it can be driven over. She or her mates scatter some plastic, or something similar on the road and then the copper jumps out from behind the bush so to speak and nabs you. While you're distracted by these events, somebody deposits a broken plug in the road and then accuses you of causing the damage in order to rip you off. Like I said before, it's a scam.