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Digitalbanana

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  1. My experience at Nakhon Srithamarat immigration office was that they immediately agreed to sign a new 90 day report ticket for my one year extension of stay issued in Bangkok immigration office. They said that it could be done anywhere in Thailand, which pretty much follows the Immigration web site comments (though obviously not some peoples experiences on this forum):

    From www.immigration.go.th:

    >Other (staying up country) must notify at any immigration in his area.

    In my case much quicker than going to trouble of finding a print shop to print out all the copies of documents, self addressed envelopes and sending everything by post.

  2. I wondered when the stupid replies would start. My mum always said if you don't have anything relevant to say don't say anything at all. I am looking for somewhere nice for a takeaway meal - somewhere that delivers as I do not have transport. If anyone knows of anywhere again please let me know with a phone number and menu if possible.

    You better let me have a word with your Mum to clarify the difference between takeaways and deliveries :-)

    If you think Chef's XP is pricey why not get a phone number off one of your local end of Soi motorcycle taxi drivers and whenever you are feeling hungry call up for some healthy Thai takeaway food to be delivered to your front door, would be cheaper than the food chains. Many locals often do this.

    I'd stay off the cheesy max pizzas you expressed a fondness for as well if you want to stay in shape.

    Good luck.

  3. Yes, you put the SIM car din aircard and there is no phone involved. To refill, just read instructions on refill pack depending on service. Usually have to send sms message with top up number, which can be done via aircard software on PC.

    Of course this will only be EDGE in most cases, so very slow unless - for higher speeds consider CDMA USB modems if the signal covers your area.

  4. Depends where you'll live and cell towers. Welcome to Thailand!

    CAT uses CDMA technology and covers north and south Thailand. Central regions and Bangkok covered by Hutch CDMA.

    GSM 3G isn't official. So far only TOT offers 3G officially (?) in Bangkok areas. They are reportedly teaming up with Air Asia in January to promote themselves (at which they are pretty useless) with an MVNO as a 3G provider. In meantime True Move offers a very good albeit trial system across Bangkok, CM, Phuket and Pattaya.

    AIS and DTAC have pretty much been screwed for time being with regards 3G but offer countrywide EDGE.

  5. >and much slower.

    That's probably related to the current state of Thailand's wireless access in countryside regions. The air card itself is the same tech as a phone and simpler for a school kid to plug and play rather than tether a phone to the PC.

  6. I think it was Sunbelt who posted a comment on another website that the police cannot search you without a warrent or probable cause. Simply refuse or ask to see the warrent. I wonder if anyone has ever done this.

    Back in 11-Jul-2010 column on Stickmans web site (copied below)

    Question 1: Foreigners get nervous when stopped by Thai police and told that they are going to be searched. There is a fear that something might be planted on their person. What are a person's rights when stopped by the police? Do they have the right to search us without permission? What is the best way to handle this situation?

    Sunbelt Legal responds: First and foremost, a search without a warrant is illegal and is in direct violation of your basic human rights. The police can conduct a warrantless search ONLY if you voluntarily consent to the search. Do not be intimidated into saying YES in being searched. In the first place, you may refuse to be searched and strongly enforce this right if there is no search warrant. In the case of a minor, consent from the legal guardian has to be obtained first before any search can be conducted. However, the Police are given extrajudicial rights to conduct a search without a warrant depending on the circumstances for as long as they have a probable cause to do so. The officer must demonstrate two things for a search of a vehicle without probable cause: First, he has an exception to the probable cause requirement. Second, he has an exception to the warrant requirement. Your first right is simply to say NO. However, the case may be disputed as to whether the officer has a probable cause to do so or not. If the case may arise and you firmly believe that you have been stopped for no reason and unjustly searched or unlawfully arrested, you as the defendant must demonstrate standing in a motion to suppress evidence seized (if any) as a result of an illegal search. You must demonstrate a privacy interest in the area or thing searched. You have the right to have a lawyer, to contact people, to have an interpreter or to have the reason you've been arrested explained to you.

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