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Thanks for the replies,

 I have the cheapest package they have, 399 bt a month.

For over 2 years it's worked great. Even after I've used up all the data, there wasn't any difference, still worked great.

This year someone installed internet cable past our house, (not sure what company), so I'll look into that.

I have a True aircard for my laptop and it's worked great for 2 1/2 years. YouTube, skype, everything.

My laptop has been running very slow lately and I can't watch videos at all.

Just for kicks, I went to a place that has wi fi, and everything worked fine.

So, it seems the laptop is ok, could the aircard be wearing out?

I've planted several durian, some from seed, some from seedlings. Tried different methods, but they all died.

There are lots of durian seedlings for sale here in Issan. I think everyone is trying to be the first to succeed.

I just walked around the neighborhood, poor signal everywhere.

Then I rode further away from home and got a strong signal everywhere.

I can't see where anything has changed. I've even cut the tops off several tall trees.

Thanks

Thanks for the replys.

If I replace the sim, can I keep the same number?

I was having trouble with my phone calls being cut off.

Then I noticed the signal icon moving alot, up and down from 4bars to zero. I suspect when it is down to zero bars, that is when the call is cut off.

I have 1-2-call and the neighbors said they arn't having any problems. My phone was old, so I bought a new phone, but it does the same thing.

Could it be the sim card? It's about 15 years old.

Thanks Jai Dee,

About 7 years ago, I bought my first flat screen tv.  After doing some research, I decided on a HD ready Samsung LCD tv.

Best tv I ever had. Still works great and I would like to buy another one, but looking around, I can't find an LCD in any brand, only LED.

So, I guess I have to buy an LED. I just want to watch television with my TRUE satalite dish. Not sure what to buy.  UHD, 4k ? I don't want smart tv or curved. Any suggestions?

Thanks for the replys.

I'm going to go with limescale. (Probably buy a new heater, that stuff is hard to clean.)

Recently, I've noticed I've had to turn the dial up on the water heater a little more each day just to maintain the same temperature.

I assume something is going on the blink inside.

The heaters are cheap, so I imagine it would make more sense just to buy a new one than to fix it?

Unless anyone has an idea for a quick fix?

I booked a flight out of Thailand with Thai and printed out an e ticket.

They suggest checking in online and printing out a boarding pass. Ok, I'll give it a try.

I did some online research and got some conflicting info. Some say with a print out boarding pass, you can just go to the boarding gate, show the boarding pass, passport, e ticket and visa, (if required), and thats it.

The AOT website says, even with a boarding pass, you must go to the check-in counter.

What's the truth?

Thanks Chicog. Only problem is, that is probably beyond my ability, but I will check it out.

Maybe it would be easiest to just buy a dongle? 

I'm going to Delhi India for a week and I would like to take my laptop to use in the hotel.

I've never used public wifi before, so I Googled how to do it. I was surprized to see website after website about how unsafe public wifi is.

There is so much information, I'm not sure what to do. I'd like to know, what is really necessary and how much I am able to do.

I have windows 10 and would like to use email, skype, facebook, youtube and surf the net, while in India.

It all seems a bit overwhelming to me. I was thinking, maybe it would be easier for me to buy a dongle when I get there.

Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Tomorrow, I'll go see Thai Airways directly.

The flight isn't for 2 months, so I hope I can sort it out by then.

If I have buy another ticket, it's only $400. An expensive lesson, but not the end of the world.

Im the op and would like to clear something up.

Ive always had a credit card and never travel without it. The other day, when I tried to book a flight with Expedia, my card was declined. When I called my cc company, they said the card was cancelled. My wife and I each have a card on the same account. About six months ago, our bank notified us that my wife would need to show proof of identity because of the Patriot act.

 My wife's US passport expired years ago and it would take time to get a new one. The bank said thier hands were tied and the account would be frozen in a week or so. The only thing we could do is take her name off the account. They said after she gets a new passport, we could put her name back on the account. 

 I didnt realize till the other day that they cancelled my card as well. Not sure why they did that. The account has been working fine for online transfers, so I never realized there was a problem.

 When my card was denied by Expedia, I called my sister in the US and she let me use her card and I transfered the amount online to her bank. I really didnt see where it would be a problem. Everyone has been paid.

 My bank said they will send me a new card this week, but showing up at the airport with my sisters card is not an option.

Thanks Kun BENQ,

Sister just called Thai. No need to show credit card.

Thanks Kun BENQ,

It's Thai Airways. 

The flight isn't for 2 more months, so I hope I can get it sorted by then.

I just booked a flight from Bangkok to India with Expedia.

I dont have a credit card, so my sister let me use hers and I paid her back by a bank transfer.

Then I was reading everything emailed to me about the actual flight and in one place it says, at check-in, I must show the credit card used to pay for the flight.

I dont have the card, so will I be allowed to board?

When I go to the bank to get a bank draft for the US Embassy outreach, what do I ask for? In Thai, that is.

Sounds like something I could do.

Seems the address is a big deal. We own a house in the US and the daughter lives there, so that should make it easier.

Thanks for the help.

No, I havent tried. My next question would be, how to go about it.

Can a US citizen, open a US bank account while living in Thailand?

You drive down the airport road and there are restaurants and houses along the way, left hand side.

When you get to where you make a right hand turn to go to the terminal building, the parking lot is on your left.

At the very end of the airport road, on the left hand side, there is secure, undercover parking, for 150 bt per day.