NoshowJones

So Quietman, no English teacher should ever make a mistake? Did you never make a mistake in your job whatever that was or is? I could pick out two mistakes you have made in your short sentence, so maybe you should live up to your name and just keep quiet.

Yes, but I wonder why he asked me if I had a work permit, it sounds a bit sinister to me. I was going to take a job at a different school last year, and was granted my fourth work permit, the third at that office. Ths schools Head of the English Dept told me to give the lady at the Labour Dept 3000 Baht for my work permit, I said no, the school should pay for it, so that was that. I have not taught since.

Hmm makes me think of the saying " Cut off your nose to spite your face" Why not just pay keep the income and work on having the school pay for it next year by showing them the way it could be handled? serious $100 is nothing to keep work.

If he needed the money yes.. but if he just taught for the fun of it and had some principles.

I can't say I needed the money though I did enjoy teaching, also. I do not have a Batchelors degree, only a college certificate from Scotland and a TEFL here in Thailand.

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?

It is deducted from the same account....if there isn't enough funds for internet you will receive an sms, actually you will receive many sms's, last time I received 87 in 2 hours, pissed me right off.

It would piss me off as well.

Yes, but I wonder why he asked me if I had a work permit, it sounds a bit sinister to me. I was going to take a job at a different school last year, and was granted my fourth work permit, the third at that office. Ths schools Head of the English Dept told me to give the lady at the Labour Dept 3000 Baht for my work permit, I said no, the school should pay for it, so that was that. I have not taught since.

Hmm makes me think of the saying " Cut off your nose to spite your face" Why not just pay keep the income and work on having the school pay for it next year by showing them the way it could be handled? serious $100 is nothing to keep work.

Your right Scotty, but if I'm honest, I was not to sure about the job, and it was only at half the pay for my last job. But again, I am a man of principles

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?

AIS has one of the best coverage's, my ONLY gripe is that to get a data plan, I live in Mukdahan, I have to pay for 3g, the problem is, there is NO 3G available (pls people, I'm talking about AIS), so the fallback is Edge, so pay for 3G but get Edge, oh, there is NO Edge plan. Bastards.

TiT

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

How right you are Jingthing, I just don't understand why Samsung don't warn you or tell you how to avoid these thing in their instruction manuel.

It's not ONLY Samsung, many "smart phones" do the same, but for those who don't know, it becomes a right expensive pain in the arse.

How right you are Rorri.

Select SETTINGS, then MORE, then MOBILE NETWORKS then untick Use Packet Data and .Mobile Roaming. If this doesn't work, take the phone back because it's faulty

Thanks, I have done that.

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"

Yep, I never heard of building permits and I have built 2 houses, renovated another house, added 160 sq ft storage room, and build on an extra room. Never had a permit for anything. I wish there was a permit system when I look at the mess eh I mean the building that is across the street from one of my houses.

There is a new house not long built across the road from mine, it has some corrugated iron at the front of it. It does not really bother me, people should be able to do what they like within there own property, as long as they do not interfere with anyone else.

No, I have nothing against guys like that, my best friend out here is like that, fat, facial hair, tattoos etc, I also sit in the company of these guys from time to time, I just think they are ugly. Maybe I'm jealous because these guys are rich, and that is the only way they can attract women, going by your user name, I assume you are a Scot like me.

Yes, you are right, it is "your", I always wrote that until aThai English teacher told me it was "your'e", but "are" is wrong, it should be "is".

Yes, but I wonder why he asked me if I had a work permit, it sounds a bit sinister to me. I was going to take a job at a different school last year, and was granted my fourth work permit, the third at that office. Ths schools Head of the English Dept told me to give the lady at the Labour Dept 3000 Baht for my work permit, I said no, the school should pay for it, so that was that. I have not taught since.

Sorry I was disturbed,

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

Yes, why are you asking that?

By the way. for such a short sentence, your'e grammar and spelling is not very good, are you testing me to see if I know hot to construct a sentence properly.

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".