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What version of Frontpage do you use?

Microsoft frontpage 2003 includes an ftp client in the publishing part, older versions don't!

If you want to have downloadable files on your website, you just need to upload those files to your webserver and create a link to them somewhere on your webpages.

So if you manage to upload these files to for example the root folder on your webserver (where your index.html file is located), then you you can put a link on your website to this file.

Example: http://www.mywebsite.com/blabla.xls

If this link is clicked, explorer wil ask if you want to open this Excel document or save it to your hard drive.

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Cheers for that Monty - I'm using Frontpage2003 and will try that now.

I have a FrontPage created website and I'd like to add some files to it. Trouble is I just want the file icons displayed, not the contents so that the users can download specific files as and when they want.

The files I want to include are MS Word, MS Excell and MS Powerpoint. Anyone know how?

I'm arriving in Thailand in December and will immediately need to get my car back on the road.

Insurance I can do easily.

Service and MOT test I can do easily

But I have to pay the tax, which expired in July. From past experience this involved taking a trip to the car tax office. The last time I did this was a couple of years ago and I had a Thai friend make the trip with me. He’s now working overseas so I need the address and directions for the Thai Car Tax Office on the Outskirts of Bangkok.

Can anyone help with this?

GH

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You should find what you're looking for here somewhere ...

Land Transport Offices

22" would fit, but you'd find a horrible noise coming from the wheel wells once you go into your first full stering lock, and it probably wouldn't turn all the way.

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There's a Vigo here with massive 24" wheels and very low profile tyres on it. The wheels look nice but the same can't be said for the tyres. The whole chassis had to be lifted for them to fit properly.

The 20" wheels on mine, along with the tyres meant that the front end (steering end) had to be raised by approx 2". To ensure proper full lock, a very small piece of the front wheel arch had to be cut away on the inside. No rubbing problems at all and the tyres are pretty wide being 285s. Not sure what needs to done to accommodate 24" wheels - I'm sure a lot would depend on the profile of the tyres.

* Still nobody has answered my question. Just how does fitting above standard sized wheels/tyres screw up brake linings?

There will be a Fortuner Pre-Runner, like the old Sportrider coming sooner or later. 2WD rear wheel drive. That should save on the gas a bit.

The guy in the Bkk Post probably stuck on 20" alloys which screwed up his brake linings, what an idiot smashing his car!!!

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Might be a stupid question, but how does putting 20" alloys screw up brake linings? I have 20" wheels with half profile tyres on my Vigo and no problems (yet). Wheels and tyres are imports from the States.

Thanks for your info.  It is interesting and valuable to me.

I was planning to get the 4WD Petrol (2.7) X-Cab (2 door) Auto Trans in Black.

If I recall correctly the 4WD does have the option to put into 2WD.  So, would a 2WD version get significantly better gas milage than a 4WD that is normally driven in 2WD mode?

And it is expected they will discontinue ALL petro Vigos? 

Lastly, anybody have confirmed info about when the minor change will be introduced?  Will it be at MotorShow in Dec?  Any spy photos anywhere on the web or specific info about what will be changed?

Thanks a lot.

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Black is (or was?) only available with the 3.0L engine.

I decided to sell my 3.0L Ford Escape and get a Fortuner, diesel auto. Just got back from Samui where I had to deliver one to a client, great cars to drive, tons of power, and deceptively large on the inside.

I made my desicion to buy on Monday of this week and picked up the car on Wednesday, took it to my accessories guy and got it tarted up!!!

Now I need to flog my Escape, any takers!!!!

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What's your secret on getting vehicles so quick?

I had a 5 week wait for a 4dr 4wd black Vigo!

Had six pickups here, all Toyotas. (Australian 2.8 diesel, MightyX x 2, Tiger x 2 and present D4D. One Tiger and the D4D both 2dr 3.0L diesel 4wd.) Only problems I've had have been a split cylinder head on a Tiger (after 200k) and had to renew under warranty the a/c compressor on the D4D. Apart from that all other mechanics and bodywork has been excellent.

At the begining of this month I decided on a new vehicle and this time missed my first stop and went to Toyota last as I wanted to see what else was on offer.

Ford/Mazda - outdated looks put me off

Nissan (Frontier) - they looked fairly nice but apparently have poor resale value

Chevrolet (Colorado) - although very similair to the D-max, exterior was nice the interior looked too plasticy for my likes

Mitsubushi, the new model (Triton) - 2wd looked crap. 4wd looked a lot better but I just couldn't get round to liking the rear bed design. The interior on the better models was nice though with things like electric seats and computer etc

Isuzu (D-max) - I have always liked the look of these, especially 4dr 4wd. My friend has one and he's never had a problem with it

Toyota (Vigo) - 2wd doesn't look as good as 4wd which looks very nice from the outside and the interiors were very spacious. Heard nothing but good reports regarding the engine/speed and the comfort factor has had glowing reports.

So, after debating long and hard between Isuzu and Toyota, I once again decided to go with Toyota. Black 4dr 4wd Vigo which should be here within a couple of weeks or so too!

All the 3.0L 4dr 4wd pickups I looked at were pretty much the same when it came to cost. The most expensive was the Mitsu Triton @ 890,000 (top of the range) and the difference between the Isuzu and Toyota was minimul, @ +/-820,000. Didn't even ask the prices of the others as I wasn't that impressed with them.

Going to the car or pickup argument. Each to their own but for me pickups all the way. I remember a few years ago driving up one of the main thoroughfares in Bangkok during the floods. Every car and I mean every car had broken down and the pickups especially the higher ones continued on weaving in between the cars and onward towards their destinations. PU's are so much more versatile too. You try getting more than five/six people comfortably into a car and the shopping!!

Update (Phuket Gazette):

Samui property agent shot

KOH SAMUI: -- Samui property agent Gary Pearmain and his girlfriend, Sirinya Sansenao, 25, were shot and wounded by two gunmen at their house in Baan Thongkrud at about 8 pm on Thursday.

Pol Maj Sompong Krutsuwan, Inspector of Samui Police Station, told the Gazette that Mr Pearmain, a British national, was shot in the left hand and chest, and K. Sirinya was hit in the right leg and the left ankle. Both escaped serious injury.

“K. Sirinya said that the two men approached her when she was in front of the house. They said they were looking for the house of a friend called "Dum". She told them that she and Gary had just moved to the house, and she went back inside,” Maj Sompong said.

“Gary came downstairs and asked K. Sirinya who the men were. She told him, and as they turned to go to the kitchen the men opened fire from outside. Four shell casings were found at the scene,” he added.

“I don’t think that the two gunmen really wanted to kill them, because after they had fallen to the floor, they could have made sure that they were dead.”

Maj Sompong said police are following leads as to whether the attack was related to a business dispute.

The couple are now recovering in Bangkok Samui Hospital.

--Phuket Gazette 2005-09-24

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My thoughts go to both victims in this incident and hope that both fully recover.

I too have spent time in Bangkok Samui ICU and believe me, it certainly is not a cheap place to be. Hope they have good insurance.

For the last few years the place has been going downhill rapidly for many reasons -the numbers of westerners moving and taking over land I personally think has to be a main one. Increasing business conflicts and/or local people being priced out of the market is in the future going to cause many more problems. As a short holiday destination it's fine but there's no way I'd live on that island and certainly I would not invest there.

This incident, as bad as it is will certainly not be the last.

Import duty for trucks from Thailand to the UK is 10% if you have a canopy on the back and 22% if not.

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Would a 'Top-up cover' or similair count as a canopy or does it have to be a proper 'Carryboy' type canopy with windows etc?

What is the mark/scar that many Thai people have on their shoulders?  You can notice it on many, many Thai people, especially ladies since they are more likely to wear sleeveless shirts.  On some people it is a tiny mark, on others it is a big, ugly scar.  What is the reason for this mark, and why is it so big on some while tiny on others?  Sorry if the answer to this question is obvious, but I tried searching the internet and this forum to no avail.

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Don't forget the motorbikes! Asians are generally crap drivers/riders, more so when it comes to women.

16 m x 40 m is about 0.40 rai.

I would think that land in Sri Saket is slightly cheaper than land in Surin so I would hazard a guess that they should be asking in the order of  Bht 320,000.00 for that plot. That price assumes 'ready to build', hard road access, services close by and at least a couple of shops/restaurants within walking distance.

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Thanks for that. I've been quoted B300,000 for it. It is right on the main road and smack in the middle of the Amphur. It's also been filled ready for building.

Been offered some land in Sri Saket, specifically Amphur Sri Rattana. Approx 40metres x 16metres bang in the middle of the Amphur. This Amphur however is very very small with not even a 7/11. A very strange reason for buying so don't even ask

Anyone out there know how much this small packet of land would cost, bearing in mind the location. Unfortunately I live in the other end of the country and have no real idea on land prices in Isaan. All help gratefully accepted.

Cheers

There's a somewhat new highway from midway to Krabi/Ao Nang to Surat Thani (which is 4 lanes and exits just south of Surat Thani junction). Then, there's the older, winding, mostly 2 lane route connecting from Surat thani junction and exits closer to Phuket end.

Which is the faster route to Surat thani, when driving from Phuket- I suspect it's the new highway, even tho it begins a few clicks further out of the way towards Krabi?

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The fastest route, Phuket -Surat is:

Phuket - Phangnga, turn right follow on. 4km's before Thaphut turn right (small road) carry on for around 4 clicks, turn left follow on. You then come to a big 4 way intersection with a large PTT gas station. Go straight across (this is the old winding route!) Drive for 10 clicks, turn right towards Plaiphraya. Once you get to Plaiphraya, turn left and carry on for approx 5 clicks. You'll see the new 4 lane road on the right, join it and follow up all the way as far as Phunpin, come off here and it's approx 15km's into Surat. Shorter and faster than the routes mentioned so far.

Hi All -

Driving on Sunday from Bangkok to Samui.  Anybody have any ideas...suggestions?  I have gotten the number of the ferry companies of the net and will call them for car reservation but was hoping somebody could tell me what to expect as far as driving time and such.  Any links out there that I'm not finding?

Thanks your help!

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I'm presuming you know the way out of Bangkok and the route south. Depending on how you drive BKK to Surat is about 7/8 hours. I normally do it in around 6 1/2

or less if I'm on the bike but I don't drive slowly . Make sure you take the Surat turning at the 'COOP' or else you'll be heading down to ThungSong and Hatyai.

Once in Surat follow the road all the way through Phunpin, past Tesco's until you see a 'Big C' on the right followed by a big intersection with lights. Follow the sign for Nakhonsithammarat which turns to the right, keep going for approx 20mins and you'll see the sign for Donsak and the ferry terminal to the left. The ferry terminal is 22km's down that road. Personally I'd use Raja ferries as they seem to have a much better schedule with boats going every hour. No need to book in advance.

I'd say, for an average speed drive, allow 9 hours for the trip including stops and BKK traffic. Also as the previous poster said there are a few speed checks - Huahin bypass, Luang Suan and Chumpon seem to be the most regular ones so have a couple of reddies at hand just in case .

Hope this helps.

Could be a blessing in disguise!

Just got this from a mate:

"Flew out of BKK at midnight on Saturday scheduled to refuel in Sharjah (U.A.E.) and due to arrive Gatwick 8.00a.m. approx. After we had waited two hours in Sharjah the captain announced that they had overfueled the aircraft causing spillage which they would have to clean up. Another hour later he announced that we were all to disembark the aircraft as they thought it mught be a fuel leak. Three hours later we were called back onboard and taxied off. As the power went on for takeoff I heard a few shouts from the back of the plane which I assumed were from some 'happy' passengers pleased to be on our way. Seconds later the cheering increased, and increased, until eventually I could make out people shouting 'STOP', and 'STOP', and very soon the whole rear half of the plane were all out of their seats screaming 'STOP THE PLANE', 'THERE"S A FIRE'. I turned to see a paninc stricken stewardess shouting into the intercom to stop the plane. The plane then came to a grinding halt, the captain came down and went to the back of the plane. We then taxied back to the terminal and disembarked again. After about another two hours we were all herded onto buses and we are all now staying in various hotels around Sharjah cortesy of Phuket Airlines. The word going around is that we might be here until Tuesday morning. Aaaaarrrggghhh."

DeHavilland Comet.... can't remember the model number and too lazy to do a google .... it was a propeller job and a School trip in 1974 .... never been more than 30" off the ground before this experience ..... a couple of years later my Mum had a jaunt on Concorde ... amazing how things changed in a relatively short space of time

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Eh? You must have been on a diiferent kind of DeHavilland Comet tham me then. It was the first JET engined plane I went on. It belonged to BOAC and the flight was from if I remember correctly, London Heathrow to Chileka Airport, Blantyre, Malawi in the mid 60's. This route then started using VC-10's after the Comets were taken out of service.

Hi,

I'm from Malaysia.I want to go to Nakhon SiThammarat.How to go there from Hat Yai by bus or train ?

I like their attraction esp Wat.How far the town from train and bus station.Would I need tuk-tuk.Are the people friendly?

Lastly, how far the attraction place from town ?

Thanks in advance.

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You asked this exact same question last week to which you got some answers. Why ask again?

Why do people keep such ugly dogs?

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Obviously you've never had one. Great animals and very loyal to boot.

Its just a car is not as versitile as a pick up.

Versatility being the word, hence their popularity.

Hi,

I'm from Malaysia.I want to go to Nakhon SiThammarat.How to go there from Hat Yai by bus or train ?

I like their attraction esp Wat.How far the town from train and bus station.Would I need tuk-tuk.Are the people friendly?

Lastly, how far the attraction place from town ?

Thanks in advance.

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Hi Chumpon.

Plenty of transport from Hadyai to NST. Regular or mini buses, private rental cars or if you've the time the train. I presume when you say Wat you mean Wat Phramahatat. That is about 3 km's south of the main downtown area where incidentally the train station is and a 5baht songtaew ride. The bus station is literally less than 5 minutes away from the train station heading out of town.

The people are very friendly and as for attractions, well what do you mean? Nearest half decent beach is about an hour away, not including Hat Sabua which IMHO aint a beach. Waterfalls and National Parks around half an hour away but if you haven't got you own transport would involve either a songtaew charter or a few changes en route. Nightlife is typically Thai style meaning live music, bar/restaurants or karaokes. Nothing special.

NST is a very quiet typical Thai town with very few 'visitors' and therefore doesn't have the amenities of, say Hadyai.

Southern Thais - jai dum mak maak!

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Southern Thais - jai dum mak maak!

SCUM.

Some very poor generalisations here guys, especially after the last few days ... and RDN I see you live in Phuket also

This way people in all areas can look in one place for where to donate items, or volenteer.

Please give as much info as you can.

1. Who you are.

2. Where the aid is going.

3. How its getting there.

4. What items you need.

5. When and where you are collecting it, and sending.

6. What help you need with any of the above. (3 - 5)

Thanks everyone for all you are doing!

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Yes, an excellent idea to have a one-stop nationwide aid donating/sending page. I'll start off with Nakhonsithammarat.

NAKHONSITHAMMARAT

1. The EP staff at Kanlayaneesithammarat School.

2. Initially KhoaLak, as it seems to have been hit the hardest.

3. A fleet of pickups.

4. Anything and everything!

5. Now! All donations can be dropped off at the Kanlayaneesithammarat School, Rajadamnern Road, Amphur Muang, Nakhonsithammarat. (09 8877223). We have the first set of trucks scheduled to leave on Thursday and some more on Friday.

6. An up to date list of essential items needed and where they will do the most good.

We have speakers/translators of English, Thai, Norwegian, Japanese and French with us.

As we are only a few hours from all the affected areas, we are very flexible in our destinations.

anybody hear anything about Koh Lanta, as I have a friend there who I cannot reach ?

No sms, telephone, nothing

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All I know is that the newly opened Twin Lotus Resort and Spa (KlongDao Beach)has been severely damaged and that the guests staying there were transferred to the Twin Lotus Hotel in Nakhonsithammarat. Will be meeting up with some of them tomorrow and will make some more enquiries.

Refrigeration is in high demand in Khao Lak, they have lined the bodies up on the ground. One of the most beautiful paces in Southern Thailand has had the full force of this tragedy.

If you are looking to help and you can afford it, sponsor a refrigerated truck and send it to Khao Lak.

We have a small fleet of pickups going to Khoa Lak on Thursday taking things like fresh water, blankets, clothing and bin liners etc. Will make enquiries regarding a refridgerated truck tomorrow.

I am a foreigner who would like to drive with my motorbike,which is registered in my name,from Thailand to Singapore.Is there anybody who can tell me if this is possible.Not only about the route to follow,but do I need some specific paperwork to go there with a thai registered motorbike.Will my thai driverlicence be valid overthere and so on.

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Yes it's possible and done fairly regularly by both locals and farangs. If you're wanting to go directly to Singapore, cross the border at Sadao and follow the road more or less all the way to the main immigration point/causeway at Johur Bahru. If you want to tour Malaysia a little, I suggest getting a map which you can pick up free on the Malaysian side of the Thai border. There are 2 crossing points into Singapore (that I know of), the one already mentioned which at times can be very busy, and there is another one (forgotten the name) further to the west which is a lot quieter and therefore quicker to get through.

You will need obviously your licence (Thai is ok), your registration book along with English translations and basically that's it. You will also have to purchase insurance carnets for both countries. They're not expensive and are available at the border crossings.

Hope this helps.