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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.

Chowna,

Can you tell me, have you noticed any difference in the trees planted with concrete bases and those without?

I have both. They do just allright, but one I just planted in the soil (with no ring), is loaded with fruit.

Thank you Sheryl,

The capsules I have are like the pictures you've shown except the lettering is definately bold black.

I believe you are right and the Avodart is genuine, but I also believe it's a legitimate concern that they are not printed in red lettering as described in the GSK website.

Im seeing my urologist tomorrow and I'll discuss it with him.

Thanks Oxx,

Thats exactly what I told my wife, that a fake would be in red.

Im taking GSK Avodart.

I called the GSK Bangkok office. They just took my phone number and said they would call back. Ive been here long enough to know they wont be calling back.

I really just want to take GSK Avodart, but am concerned that the lettering on my capsules is not in red like the GSK website says.

Kenk24

I dont believe there is a generic avalable yet.

So what do you think Buzz, is ok or not?

I was just perscribed Avodart by my urologist.

I got the capsules from the hospital pharmacy. The printing on the capsules is in black, but a google search says the printing is in red.

Is it possible they could be fake?

Well said Giegolo.

Sounds like you fit in just fine here.

I have seen test cylinders taken here on government jobs. When the concrete arrives on the jobsite, a test cylinder is filled and set aside in the shade.

Then, water is added, the concrete is "poured", not "placed", and the concrete is left to bake in the sun.

Im sure when the test cylinders are tested, they pass with no problems.

Ive read alot here about this subject, but its still not clear.

I live in Thailand and a Vietnamese friend wants me to visit him in HCMC. Im not sure how long I want to stay, so I would like to buy a one way ticket and then buy a ticket back when Im ready.

Do I understand correctly, that If I plan on a visa on arrival, that I may be asked for proof of onward travel before Im allowed to board in Bangkok, but if I have a vietnam visa already in my passport, they will not ask?

Thanks drtreelove,

Because water is in short supply here, I can only deep water a select few trees, and I have about 30.

I used to mulch around my trees when they were young, but after about 10 years, they seemed to handle the dry season ok. I never expected conditions to get this severe.

Ive already lost most of my bananas, several palms, and a few very large shade trees.

Oh well, with any luck, we might get some rain.

This weather! Never seen anything like it. The pond is almost empty and the well is getting low. No rain for the past 5 months and could be another 4-5 months till we get any at all.

I have to decide what gets water and what doesnt.

One concern I have right now, is some of my shade trees. I have alot of very large, well established trees that provide shade for the house and act as a windbreak during storms.

Ive never had to pay any attention to them, they do just fine during the dry season. However, this year, some of them dont look so good. They dropped thier leaves as usual, but the new foliage never came back. Im not sure if they are going to make it or not. These are mostly, pradu and teen phet, (duck foot). Luckily, the mahogany, (my favorite) are doing fine. The leaves are all back and they look healthy.

Anyone seen well established trees that didnt survive a drought?

To all the posters above: Im one of those guys. What can I say? SORRY

I know we can be a pain in the ass and Im very reluchtant to ask for help. Everyone has been very patient with me and for that, Im thankful.

I always wonder, where do you guys learn that stuff. I have to learn fron google, "where is the start button?....what is a file?...what is download?...what is upload?"

I think people would be more than happy to pay you for your help, I know I would.

Well, gotta run. Gotta google how to close the lid on this laptop!