NoshowJones

Sorry I was disturbed,

thats very apparant...when you was a teacher you have a work permit ?

Yes, why are you asking that?

I have always presented myself in appropriate dress when dealing with a local or government agencies, at home, in the US or in Thailand and I never would say I dress-up for that occasion.

My Thai step daughter recently fulfilled her University degree requirements at the Bangkok Thai immigration office, in a four month non paid on the job training, she told her mother that she was very surprised at ex-pats coming in for visa renewal. Without bringing the required proper paper work with them. That they expected her to complete their visa application forms for them and would get very upset when they were required to go back home and return with the required paper work.

As she knows that I always have my form completed and required paperwork attached.

Again to me it is just a common courtesy to put on long pants ans a shirt which I consider as appropriate dress for myself when I required service at these offices..

Cheers: ,

Anyone who turns up in shorts or simmets, but whos paperwork is in order, should to told to go back home and report again the next day looking more respectful I would not go to immigration for 90 reporting or extension dressed the way I was when I was a school teacher, a casual top, trousers

Sorry I was disturbed, a casual top, trousers, not dress trousers should be sufficient.

I have always presented myself in appropriate dress when dealing with a local or government agencies, at home, in the US or in Thailand and I never would say I dress-up for that occasion.

My Thai step daughter recently fulfilled her University degree requirements at the Bangkok Thai immigration office, in a four month non paid on the job training, she told her mother that she was very surprised at ex-pats coming in for visa renewal. Without bringing the required proper paper work with them. That they expected her to complete their visa application forms for them and would get very upset when they were required to go back home and return with the required paper work.

As she knows that I always have my form completed and required paperwork attached.

Again to me it is just a common courtesy to put on long pants ans a shirt which I consider as appropriate dress for myself when I required service at these offices..

Cheers: ,

Anyone who turns up in shorts or simmets, but whos paperwork is in order, should to told to go back home and report again the next day looking more respectful I would not go to immigration for 90 reporting or extension dressed the way I was when I was a school teacher, a casual top, trousers

I used these guys to check my house before i signed contract: http://www.checkcon.com/

The OP mentions "build permits" what, in Thailand. I had an extension built on to my big house, only really a room for myself with my computer etc cost 55000 Baht but no "build permits"

Android phones (smart phones in general) are by default set to be constantly online. They constantly check your e-mails etc. Indicated by a G, E, 3G or H symbol next to the signal strength indicator on top of the screen.

Two choices:

1) shut data off to stop getting charged for internet. Go to settings, wireless and networks, mobile networks and then uncheck "use packet data".

A quicker way which works on most Samsung phones is to long press the power button, and then tap on "data network mode". This should toggle data on and off.

Kind of defeats the purpose of a smartphone for me, but you can obviously still use wifi wherever available.

2) get a data package. All providers have 24/7 packages where the internet can be connected 24/7 and you are allowed to use a certain amount of data. 100 MB/month just for checking emails and 1 GB/month if occasionally browsing websites. Cost only a few hundred/month depending on provider...

And tell your friends to NOT send email attachments!!

I unchecked "use packet data" and it just keeps coming on again, do you know how I can stop this? and if any e-mail attachments come I will not open them.

it looks like there is an application running in the background that consumes a lot of data. Just switch off the cellular data.

This is my first smartphone, can you tell me how to switch off the cellular data?

but can I ask, how do I make sure when I go for a top up, that my internet is topped up and not my phone, or vice versa?

You add value (top up) your account, simply put, the phone number, rather than your internet account or your voice account or your text account.

Any usage is then deducted from your account. If you make a call, the charge for that call (round up to the next minute and add 7% VAT) gets deducted from your account. If you send a text, the fee for that gets deducted from your account. If you subscribe to a monthly recurring mobile data plan, the fee (again add 7%) gets deducted on the day of the month when your plan automagically renews. If you are connected to the internet, and have not subscribed to a mobile data plan then your account gets deducted 1.07 baht for each minute you are connected to the internet.

FWIW, it doesn't look like AIS has any 2100 MHz 3G deployed in Phi Chit province as of today.

Thanks, that's a great help, I understand it ok, so If for example I subscribe to a plan that costs 200 Baht per month, I just make sure I have that at least in my phone when the money is due every month, and AIS or whoever take it from my phone. AIS has shops in Phitsanulok and Nakhon Sawan, these are the nearest cities to where I stay, in fact I'm going to Phitsanulok on Monday.

I have an old Samsung cost me about $40,good enough for me but reading through these posts I realize there are some good smart guys that talk decentley when you have a problem and will help you.Good on you boys

I could not agree more.

One-2-Call is the pre-paid brand name for AIS. I assumed that you have One-2-Call as you have mentioned AIS, and pre-paid balance(s)?

Why did AIS hassle you about your lap-top? Please try to share as much detail about your situation, equipment, location, budget and requirements up front as all these details can contribute to clear and concise recommendation.

If you read post 44, I really appreciate all you are doing to help me Lomatopo. I bought a second hand Ipad one to more or less replace my laptop and AIS could not help me, but I understand why, I have now bought a new smartphone which you already know about. I just think it would be great to have the internet with me all the time, hence the smartphone. I have taken the advice from some of the posters about not losing any more money, then I will go and see about which top up suits me.

I don't wish to take advantage of all the helpful posters who have come on to this thread, but can I ask, how do I make sure when I go for a top up, that my internet is topped up and not my phone, or vice versa?

Android phones (smart phones in general) are by default set to be constantly online. They constantly check your e-mails etc. Indicated by a G, E, 3G or H symbol next to the signal strength indicator on top of the screen.

Two choices:

1) shut data off to stop getting charged for internet. Go to settings, wireless and networks, mobile networks and then uncheck "use packet data".

A quicker way which works on most Samsung phones is to long press the power button, and then tap on "data network mode". This should toggle data on and off.

Kind of defeats the purpose of a smartphone for me, but you can obviously still use wifi wherever available.

2) get a data package. All providers have 24/7 packages where the internet can be connected 24/7 and you are allowed to use a certain amount of data. 100 MB/month just for checking emails and 1 GB/month if occasionally browsing websites. Cost only a few hundred/month depending on provider...

Thanks, can you recommend a provider, apart from AIS whom I don't trust?

Why don't you trust AIS. Ive been using AIS for over 6 years with no problem at all. I have the 300 baht 300MB monthly package and its enough for checking emails, iMessage and whatsapp etc.

The last three times I used them I topped up with 100 Baht each time, at different branches, one of them the 6th floor of Terminal one. and when I went to log on It could not be done, in fairness I have used AIS for the last 4 years with no problem, but 3 times in a row put me right of them.

^^ who fancies these "freaks" I always wonder...

Other "freaks".

A Shame, as I liked it when I had to be in BKK and it was an affordable place to sit and drink some beers!!!

About two years ago, I read somewhere that the Beir Garten was a place where ex pats meet for a drink and blether ( not The Blether we all know)One day late afternoon, I walked in and started to walk around, looking for Farangs to join for a drink ( in my case orange juice), this guy started to follow close behind me, probably a sort of doorman, not being a bar hopper, I don't know whether this is usual or not, so I just waved my hand at him and walked back out, may I add that I do not wear shorts, simmets, have facial hair or tattoos, so I wonder what his problem was.

GPS in and of itself does not use mobile data. Many applications - navigation, localized weather - which may use GPS functionality may also require a data connection. GPS settings are found in Settings, Personal/Location access...then switch Access to my location to "OFF", or un-check both GPS satellites and Wi-Fi & mobile network location.

Un-checking "Data enabled" will prevent a loss of money. However, if you re-start your phone it may default back to enabling mobile data.This varies by model. There should be some indication in the top-most status bar of your phone re: mobile data...you may see a "G", or an "E", which indicates GPRS or EDGE, which are types of lower-speed GSM (2G) mobile data.

Your best option may be simply a time-based 2G from One-2-Call (EDGE+)? You can get 20 hours for 100 baht over one month. The code *138*33#. Make sure you monitor your time used.

I'd recommend learning your way around the menus before relying on third-party apps. to control the features and functions of your phone.

You may also wish to disable automatic updating of applications, or at least limit any automatic updating to "WiFi-only". In the Play Store, choose settings, Auto-update apps and choose "Do not auto-update apps", or "Auto-update apps over WiFi only".

Is one-2-call connected with AIS in any way? They gave me so much hassle with my laptop. I like the idea of 100 baht for 20 hrs, that's what I had with AIS.

My wife had the same rpoblem with ehr new phone, in her case it was the GPS-function that wasn't switched off. Now she knows better.

As it was a new number and phone, AIS promptly refunded the money without any problem. Nice service.

That might be my problem Mario, I was exploring the GPS as I had never seen it before, can you tell me how to make sure it is switched off? I have a new phone but not a new number. Thanks again.

As I mentioned earlier install this app and you can see and control everything with one touch without digging through the configuration of the phone. I have it on my HTC Desire which is running Android 2.2 so will work with yours. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bwx.bequick&hl=en

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Thanks, it seems very interesting, this is my first smartphone, once I master it, I may very well download the app.

My wife had the same rpoblem with ehr new phone, in her case it was the GPS-function that wasn't switched off. Now she knows better.

As it was a new number and phone, AIS promptly refunded the money without any problem. Nice service.

That might be my problem Mario, I was exploring the GPS as I had never seen it before, can you tell me how to make sure it is switched off? I have a new phone but not a new number. Thanks again.

Can you describe the applications you would like to use with mobile data?

What is your monthly budget for mobile data?

Do you want to keep your current One-2-Call telephone number?

Where do you spend the bulk of your time in Thailand?

Currently your options are somewhat limited, both by the capabilities of your phone (900/2100 MHz 3G) and relatively slow deployment of 2100 MHz 3G services.

First question. I don't know, I am new to smart phones and tablets. 2 Probably about 300 Baht. 3 Yes, definitely. 4 I live in central Thailand in Phichit Province.

Android phones (smart phones in general) are by default set to be constantly online. They constantly check your e-mails etc. Indicated by a G, E, 3G or H symbol next to the signal strength indicator on top of the screen.

Two choices:

1) shut data off to stop getting charged for internet. Go to settings, wireless and networks, mobile networks and then uncheck "use packet data".

A quicker way which works on most Samsung phones is to long press the power button, and then tap on "data network mode". This should toggle data on and off.

Kind of defeats the purpose of a smartphone for me, but you can obviously still use wifi wherever available.

2) get a data package. All providers have 24/7 packages where the internet can be connected 24/7 and you are allowed to use a certain amount of data. 100 MB/month just for checking emails and 1 GB/month if occasionally browsing websites. Cost only a few hundred/month depending on provider...

One two more things Monty, choice no1, I just had to uncheck it again just now, how do I make sure it stays unchecked? As long as it is unchecked, is there no chance of me losing my money? Thanks again?

Android phones (smart phones in general) are by default set to be constantly online. They constantly check your e-mails etc. Indicated by a G, E, 3G or H symbol next to the signal strength indicator on top of the screen.

Two choices:

1) shut data off to stop getting charged for internet. Go to settings, wireless and networks, mobile networks and then uncheck "use packet data".

A quicker way which works on most Samsung phones is to long press the power button, and then tap on "data network mode". This should toggle data on and off.

Kind of defeats the purpose of a smartphone for me, but you can obviously still use wifi wherever available.

2) get a data package. All providers have 24/7 packages where the internet can be connected 24/7 and you are allowed to use a certain amount of data. 100 MB/month just for checking emails and 1 GB/month if occasionally browsing websites. Cost only a few hundred/month depending on provider...

Yes Monty, I topped up last night, I checked what you said and the shop had did that. Thanks.

It seems that you don't have an Internet flatrate so your mobile phone is connecting to the internet and using your credit.

this.

OP: disable "data networks" on your phone to get back to SMS and voice calls.

OR: the best deal are currently the 299 baht monthly plans, that include 500 MB data usage and a 64 Kbps connection after the 500 MB are depleted.

Can you tell me who does this plan?

Android phones (smart phones in general) are by default set to be constantly online. They constantly check your e-mails etc. Indicated by a G, E, 3G or H symbol next to the signal strength indicator on top of the screen.

Two choices:

1) shut data off to stop getting charged for internet. Go to settings, wireless and networks, mobile networks and then uncheck "use packet data".

A quicker way which works on most Samsung phones is to long press the power button, and then tap on "data network mode". This should toggle data on and off.

Kind of defeats the purpose of a smartphone for me, but you can obviously still use wifi wherever available.

2) get a data package. All providers have 24/7 packages where the internet can be connected 24/7 and you are allowed to use a certain amount of data. 100 MB/month just for checking emails and 1 GB/month if occasionally browsing websites. Cost only a few hundred/month depending on provider...

Thanks, can you recommend a provider, apart from AIS whom I don't trust?

We find True Move H ok 250mins phone and up to 1GB data for 399+ it's post paid http://truemoveh.truecorp.co.th/3g/packages/ismart/entry/594?ln=en

Thanks, I will look into that.

Which service provider do you currently use?

Do you plan on using mobile data, that is, using any internet applications when you are outside of WiFi coverage?

All time-based mobile data plans are hard-capped, meaning you will start paying by the min. (1.07 baht/min.) or per Kilo-Byte or Mega-Byte of data uploaded/downloaded, once you exceed your monthly allotted amount of time (in hours). Additionally, most time-based mobile data plans are speed capped to 256/384 Kbps from the very first Byte.

Many lower-tiered volume-based mobile data plans are also hard-capped, so you'll also start paying by the min. or KB/MB once you exceed your monthly allotment. Mid-tier and higher volume-based mobile data plans typically offer "unlimited internet usage" but your speed will be reduced once you've exceeded your cap.

There are many apps. in the Play Store which allow you to monitor data usage, alert you and take action(s). Droid Stats is but one example.

Net-net: You should monitor data usage and choose a monthly recurring mobile data plan which meets your requirements. You can disable/enable mobile data on your phone: Settings, Wireless & networks, More, Mobile networks, Data enabled (un-check/check). Note that your phone will continue to work for calls and texts with data disabled.

Lot of interesting facts here, thanks.

I'm embarrassed to say I had the same problem when I bought my first so called smartphone.

I must have wasted about 2000 baht before I plugged the drain.

It's not like you're born knowing this stuff!

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/508904-net-access-with-samsung-galaxy-mini-android-smartphone/?p=5102371

I agree i topped up 1000 when i bought my iphone next day it was gone and i was like <deleted>... Had to have my 15yr old neighbor explain it to me. Glad i wasnt the only schmuck in the world...

Wish I had that privilage, it would have saved me a lot of hassle.

It seems that you don't have an Internet flatrate so your mobile phone is connecting to the internet and using your credit.

OK so can you tell me what I can do about this?

What provider do you use? AIS, True, DTAC?

There are several options. The question is do you need Internet on your mobile or not. If yes you could book a data option. If no you have to deactivate the data usage on your mobile.

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I use AIS, but I will try the others, big problem with communication outside of Bangkok.