Wigglestick

3BB 15Mbps ADSL package here in Hat Yai does Netflix (US, Danish), HBO Nordic and some Danish streaming offerings very well.

Very seldom, outside buffering startup, do I get pixelated quality.

Until a few months ago, downloading from the EU during Thai evening hours was a bit soso unless using many connections (ftp, usenet). Could be a local POP issue.

NB: All traffic goes through VyprVPN services.

I have learned even with a Silver Star Aliance Card ,you have no chance of being upgraded ever on SAS flights !

Because Silver status is reached after only one or two return flights Sca-Asia. I believe Aegean would give you Silver after a single intra-Euro rtt. Not much loyalty needed.

However, I've learned that first time fliers with a Thai passport has a much higher chance of being upgraded on Thai Airways intl. flights than a farang with a ROP Gold card.(*)

Other things I've learned - tho not only this year:

SAS Plus CPH-BKK is about equal to or worse than Thai Economy. Horrible entertainment system and seats.

ME airlines have better looking interiors and FAs, but lay-overs makes them not worth it.

*(waiting for it... )

I plan to subscribe to a VPN service.

I am after watching BBC iPlayer in Thailand and look up naughty sites when i go back home.

Has anyone had experience with this?

I use Vyprvpn (google for url). IPs in many countries.

10 USD/mo. If you're not a premium subscriber on a certain service. Backed or operated by a very large usenet provider.

UK, London works with iplayer.

The US and Danish clusters I use for Netflix.

Malaysia or Singapore to avoid stingy Thai ISPs when doing international dls.

Last report from GF in Hat Yai says power is still out...