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If it is a 4Gb film, probably quite popular. Why not just download again from usual sources as 700Mb or 1.3Gb file.

You may lose a little high-def but after a few drinkies who cares. AA

I think Mrjlh's post on the mark. OK, what you need to do is send a smaller file than that which the scanner prepares for.

R-click on your scanned file, check 'Properties'. How big is the file - 40kb should be good enough.

Your computer scanning program should have some options for reducing the size/quality of the scanned image.

Otherwise, If for example you are using windows, save the scan, open it with the Paint program, then reduce the image size.

These are just a few options. AA

Do you realise that it is very difficult to open a bank account in Thailand, if you just fly in and get 30-day visa exemption?

You should be OK with a two month tourist visa, better still 90-day tourist visa. AA

I checked the link - sorry, don't understand economics, methinks much based on speculation. AA

A common reason, that many of these animals (and animal parts) are used in so-called 'medicines',

is that the animals have trace elements in their body, which are not found in certain areas.

For example, seahorses are a 'source' iodine. Inland, mountainous areas often have iodine-deficient soil.

So any old warrior who had never seen the sea, might eat some seahorse and start feeling good - particularly a boost in libido.

I wouldn't pretend to know what is in rhino horn or tiger penis,

but of course 'feeling' good is partly in the mind, and items with phallic connotations.

And yes, providing better education and health services to poorer people can reduce such trade. AA

Hi,

I am thinking of a trip to Aruba later this year, but ticket prices are not cheap. KLM flies via Amsterdam but 70kB return.

Any suggestions? Thanks in advance, AA

I had similar experience, SWIFT/IMT transfer from CommBankAustr to KBank (Chumphon) last year.

CommBank hit me for $AUD22 to send $AUD.

KBank gave me reasonable Xrate ie. 3% better than changing to baht in Austr, then transferring.

Kbank fees were not unreasonable.

Three months later, 500B fee pops up in my KBank account. Code was same as for SWIFT/IMT.

Enquired in bank - staff had no idea (other than to suggest I forgot an ATM transaction).

Thus, moral is anticipate ongoing charges... plus, NEVER use an ATM that is not outside a bank. AA

Hope things work out for you. I notice that some SWIFT codes are 8 characters, others are longer.

As long as you got the first 8 correct, should be fine. AA

Easier still, if you already have a portable exHDD inside a casing, just open it up, take out the drive that is is there, then (try to) put the drive from your dead computer into the casing.

Some casings require a small Philips-head screw driver, some just finger pressure, to separate.

Then removing the actual drive from the casing/connection is a simple matter of (gently) pulling them apart. No need to cut anything etc.

If uncertain about this, you could google for youtubes, but it is easier than changing a lightbulb. Good luck, AA

Hi UbonOz,

I do my annual extensions on the of basis of statement of income (less than the dole) from embassy ~ $AUD13k (=~ 400kbaht), and bank balance here ~ 420kB.

Since you are apparently wealthier than I, why not just keep a bank balance of, say, 100kB?

That's about $AUD3.5k, could only buy an old banger for that in aussie-land. Cheers, AA

Hit 'em hard, I say, with superA balance $75K after working/paying tax 22 years... AA

Ten years ago, took me 10 days to set up paypal acct. Two few transfers of tiny amounts of money, which had to be verified. Suspect your effort will take longer - patience recommended. AA

Does anyone know if can get re-entry permit at DonMuang (AAsia's hub in LOS)? Thanks, AA

I had no problem renewing 'retirement extension' on 26 March, on the (partial) basis of an affidavit concerning income obtained from the (Australian) embassy on 27 February.

That seems to be reasonable, as it is a massive hassle to go to your embassy for the statement, then go home (in my case, Chumphon) to Immi the next day. AA

There was report here a few weeks ago that the latest avast is over-zealous, even blocks some windoze programs.

Use another AV or better still... a linux option. Cheers, AA

I've been an AA customer for almost 10 years. You get what you pay for...

Anyone know how to pay in 7/11? When I bring up the thai/english site, no option.

Thanks in advance, AA

I tried to install the Lub 13.04 (via unetbootin) on an old HDD, but it stalled. If can install Ub 13.04 will do. Unetbootin up to the job? AA

I have a Canadian friend who tramps all over Asia October - May buying up small lots of clothes for his business, a nicnack shop in the centre of Canada. He found the most cost effective way was to seamail using Malaysia postal services. Not sure if that helps you, however. AA

Don't worry about all this stuff. I've been bringing laptops in/out here land/air (carry-on luggage via air), for the past three years, never a hassle.

Just make sure the comp. is not packed in original box, or you may get hit-up for ~40% tax. AA

Last year, Thai GF in Uttaradit village got quote for basic 2 bedroom 10 x 15 m single storey house 300,000 B. Walls/floor/roof/16 columns(pillars).

This quote did not include electric/plumbing, which I suspect would double the price. AA

ATMs all the way. If you are overlanding to Malaysia, can change ThB at Sadao for reasonable rate (ie. lose ~ 1% on exchange).

Beware in Indo if using ATM, many have a limit of 1M rupiah (which is chicken-shit). You can do multiple ATM withdrawals everyday,

but of course you get hit up for exchange fee every time.. AA

Assume U R using chrom(ium)? Try this - go into tools, clean out your browsing data and/or cookies.

If some Thai language thing tries to assume command, open www.google.com/ncr (or somesuch - see thread here posted ~ 72hr ago).

Good luck, AA

make sure you got some credit on your SIM aircard account, should work easy. AA

I don't know where this thread is going, Sunday is a slow-news day, instagram was mentioned...

Not sure what an instagram is but here's a link to vid from my fav lesbo youtuber

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe1uQA-crqk

Cheers, AA