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    Good Watch Repair Needed In Bangkok

    in Bangkok

    Posted

    Just to offer an update/follow-up.

    I went to the Central Department store near my house (Rama II) to their in-house watch guy. He told me basically the same thing as the Omega authorized repair place at All Seasons. His price was 1,000 THB cheaper - or, 9,500 THB. But, he only would give a 6 month warranty, while the Omega repair place offers 2 years. For the 1,000 THB extra, I think I'll stick with the Omega place.

    On the way out of the mall, there was a kiosk watch guy (with, of course, Tag, Rolex, Omega icons). My wife stopped and asked him. He said he wanted 100 THB to look at it, and it would take 3 days. He would then give me an estimate and he said he would use all genuine parts. I didn't want to risk it, so thanked him for his time and left.

    I guess I'll bite the bullet and bring it to the authorized repair shop at All Seasons.

    Thanks.

    Good Watch Repair Needed In Bangkok

    in Bangkok

    Posted

    I took my Constellation to All Seasons place and was charged the same - I think it's pretty much standard for an overhaul there. Same problem as yours - the master spring. It hadnt actually stopped working, but the movement would stop around an hour after I'd taken it off.

    Admittedly it's not cheap, but at least they're authorised, and they guarantee that the problem won't recur within a year. I'd rather do that than hand it to somebody who might screw it up or put generic replacement parts into it.

    Hi Adam,

    Yeah....I know what you are saying. Actually, they told me that it's a 2 year warranty.

    Thanks.

    Bangkok Motorcycle Taxis Cry For Help After Being Victimized By Mafias

    in Thailand News

    Posted

    I am not surprised by the claims of protection fees. I am however surprised that the head of a group of motorcycle taxi riders has come and spoken out publicly about it. I hope his head isn't next in line for removal.

    Unfortunately, I am 99% sure that the next part of this story will be that they have found K. Chalerm stuffed inside an old oil drum. It takes balls to stand up and say something - and I hope that all turns out for the best.

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    Good Watch Repair Needed In Bangkok

    in Bangkok

    Posted

    Hello, I have an Omega Seamaster watch and it just stopped working. I brought it to the authorized Omega repairman at All Seasons Place on Wireless this afternoon. After looking at it, they told me that the oil had dried up and the master spring was broken. They quoted my 10,500 THB + 1 month to fix it. OUCH. It's a wonderful watch, and worth quite a bit, but 10,500 THB is steep on my BKK income.

    Does anyone have any first hand experience with a good/reputable watch repair shop here in BKK that could work on a higher end watch? I'd really appreciate any and all feedback.

    Thanks!!!!

    Us Embassy Issues Bkk Terrorism Threat

    in General Topics

    Posted

    Yes, just got this notice from them....they sent, then recalled, then said "disregard the recall"......seems like there is something political going on about alerting the public.....

    Here is their resend:

    Emergency Message to U.S. Citizens: Possible Terrorist Threat

    Note: Due to a technical error, some recipients received this message earlier followed by a recall a few minute later. You may disregard the recall.

    This message alerts U.S. citizens in Thailand that foreign terrorists may be currently looking to conduct attacks against tourist areas in Bangkok in the near future. U.S. citizens are urged to exercise caution when visiting public areas where large groups of Western tourists gather in Bangkok.

    U.S. citizens are encouraged to maintain a heightened awareness when out in public; be alert for unattended packages/bags in public/crowded places and report any suspicious behavior to the nearest law enforcement personnel. We also encourage you to keep a low profile in public areas, particularly areas frequented by foreign tourists.

    The American Citizen Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy is located at 95 Wireless Road in Bangkok, and can be reached by calling 66-2-205-4049, or by e-mailing [email protected]. The Embassy’s after-hours emergency telephone number is 66-2-205-4000. The U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai is located at 387 Wichayanond Road in Chiang Mai. The American Citizen Services Unit of the Consulate General can be reached by calling 66-53-107-777 and by e-mail at [email protected]. The after-hours emergency telephone number is 66-81-881-1878.

    For the latest security information, you should regularly monitor the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website, where current Worldwide Cautions, Travel Alerts, Travel Warnings and health-information resources can be found. You can also obtain up-to-date information on security by calling 1-888-407-4747 (toll free) in the U.S. and Canada or, for callers in other areas, by calling a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

    We encourage you notify us of your presence in Thailand by enrolling in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).

    This email is UNCLASSIFIED

    Us Embassy Issues Bkk Terrorism Threat

    in General Topics

    Posted

    I just received this email 5 minutes ago.....

    This message alerts U.S. citizens in Thailand that foreign terrorists may be currently looking to conduct attacks against tourist areas in Bangkok in the near future. U.S. citizens are urged to exercise caution when visiting public areas where large groups of Western tourists gather in Bangkok.

    U.S. citizens are encouraged to maintain a heightened awareness when out in public; be alert for unattended packages/bags in public/crowded places and report any suspicious behavior to the nearest law enforcement personnel. We also encourage you to keep a low profile in public areas, particularly areas frequented by foreign tourists.

    The American Citizen Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy is located at 95 Wireless Road in Bangkok, and can be reached by calling 66-2-205-4049, or by e-mailing [email protected]. The Embassy’s after-hours emergency telephone number is 66-2-205-4000. The U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai is located at 387 Wichayanond Road in Chiang Mai. The American Citizen Services Unit of the Consulate General can be reached by calling 66-53-107-777 and by e-mail at [email protected]. The after-hours emergency telephone number is 66-81-881-1878.

    For the latest security information, you should regularly monitor the Department’s Bureau of Consular Affairs Internet website, where current Worldwide Cautions, Travel Alerts, Travel Warnings and health-information resources can be found. You can also obtain up-to-date information on security by calling 1-888-407-4747 (toll free) in the U.S. and Canada or, for callers in other areas, by calling a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

    We encourage you notify us of your presence in Thailand by enrolling in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).

    This email is UNCLASSIFIED

    ANYONE KNOW WHAT IS UP? ANY BY "FOREIGN TERRORISTS" (AS MENTIONED IN THE FIRST LINE), DO THEY MEAN FOREIGN TO THAILAND?

    Can You Recommend Someone To Help Me Design/Install A Real Kitchen?

    in Real Estate, Housing, House and Land Ownership

    Posted

    There are excellent designers in Bangkok but you will pay the big money.

    Check out the new IKEA Store in Bangkok.

    They seem to have several integrated designs for a variety of spaces.

    I thought they were very nice but then I am not an interior kitchen designer.

    The prices seemed reasonable and they have done the design work for you.

    Worth a look ...

    Thanks. Maybe I will check them out. I was just afraid that if you have 79 cms and all their stuff is 80 cms, they just won't know what to do (for example). But, I'm sure they know how to figure it out. When I lived in Europe, I bought several of their appliances (which were specially branded Whirlpool appliances) and they were good quality and good value.

    Can You Recommend Someone To Help Me Design/Install A Real Kitchen?

    in Real Estate, Housing, House and Land Ownership

    Posted

    Hello. I have a rather small kitchen (at least by US standards!), and I really enjoy cooking. I would like someone to come and work with me to do a design that would incorporate the things that I would like - an oven, gas cook top, dishwasher, adequate cabinets and drawers, etc.

    Ideally, I would like someone with a great sense of practical design and who could do the build and install as well. All the pre-fab stuff I have seen just don't work for me.

    Does anyone out there have experience with someone they would recommend? I am in Bangkok (Rama II area).

    Thank you so much in advance.

    Truevisions Asn Network - All Us Sports Fans Please Help!

    in IT and Computers

    Posted

    Here is the canned response I got from True today via email:

    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ TrueVisionsCable Public Company Limited would like to inform that the company haveterminated the broadcasting of ASN (All Sports Network) on 30 September 2011.TrueVisions would like to apologize for this inconvenience and would like tooffer other World’s leading sports channels such as the following:

    Channel

    TrueSport 1

    TrueSport 2

    TrueSport 3

    TrueSport 4

    TrueSport 6

    ESPN

    StarSports

    TRACESports

    GolfChannel Thailand

    TSport

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    Pleasebe informed that according that ASN was secured the right to broadcast by othercompany in Thailand so we are afraid of not being able to broadcast NFLaccording to the above reason.

    TrueVisionshope to continuously improve our service in order to bring you the best viewingexperience. Any inconvenience caused by this action, please do accept oursincere apology.

    Should you have any further inquiry, suggestion, or comment,please do not hesitate to contact us at 02-7252525 between 8:00 am - 22:00 pmor [email protected]between 9:00 am -18:00 pm

    Thank you for your kindness and continued support.

    Yours sincerely,

    Ms. Atiluk Veespen

    Support & Non-Voice Management

    Tel+66(0) 2725-2525

    Fax+66(0) 2725-2500

    Email:[email protected]

    เปิดชีวิตมุมมองใหม่ เปิด ทรูวิชั่นส์

    True Visions Public Company Limited

    118/1 Tipco Tower, Rama VI Road,

    Samsen Nai, Phayathai, Bangkok 10400

    www.truevisionstv.com

    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

    Who is the other broadcasting company she is referring to?

    I missed the Giants awesome game yesterday (sorry Pat fans!!!!!) and I can't be without my NFL any longer!!!!!

    Thanks.

    Truevisions Asn Network - All Us Sports Fans Please Help!

    in IT and Computers

    Posted

    If you are from the US and a subscriber to TrueVisions, you have probably noticed that they have removed the ASN (American Sports Network).....this channel showed NFL, NHL, MLB, and other sports. While TrueVisions certainly pays it's respects to European sports (mostly soccer - there seems to be at least 3 games on at all times!!!), the ASN was the only channel where us "yanks" could catch a good game and feel like home.

    If you agree, PLEASE take 3 minutes and send an email to....

    [email protected]

    ....and let them know that you are unhappy with their decision and that you are considering canceling your subscription. Maybe if they get enough emails, they'll put ASN back on the air.

    Thanks, and if you send in a note, please just leave a post hear letting us know.....I hope you agree it's worth 3 minutes :)

    Thanks again.

    Tax Accountant Needed For Us Citizen

    in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments

    Posted

    I don't know anyone who will do both Thai and US tax returns; I know that neither Rooney nor myself do.

    Also, if your US CPA is not familiar with the expat rules, he may not be able to prepare a US tax return correctly. Over the years, I've seen a lot of returns prepared by otherwise competent accountants that had the expat portion wrong. Sometimes the errors were in the taxpayer's favor and sometimes not.

    Hi Lanny,

    Are you a CPA who does Thai tax returns for US citizens?

    Thanks,

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