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Came from Rama IV to soi 4 this evening. Free - could see no evidence of anyone collecting tolls.

Tolls have never been collected here have they?

Antone paying 2000THB for these Tuk-Tuk rides seriously needs their head examining.

Any reports on which local offices do not accept 90 day reports when visiting away from original jurisdiction? I am planning to visits wife's home province where we also have home and family over holiday period but I got ext from Bangkok.

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.

Country types you say .......

Print the attachment out, wrap it around a chicken's head and a broken face mirror, tie the parcel with a dried snake skin and hang it on their door handle...... They'll be out before sunset.

Curious, <deleted> is this text?

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.

You may not be able to do anything with uTorrent unless you use a VPN if the ISP is throttling torrent downloads. I have had problems with True the last few days.

seems to be back with a new design

Seeing as the GSM 3G's are all trial plans anyway, anything could change in future.

All except TOT3G.

7Mbit downloads - but it usually delivers a very usable 1Mbit reliably.

I was getting higher speeds than that from CAT CDMA (last yr when I was using it) which was unlimited and not entailed any fair use clause in the fine print. Seeing as the GSM 3G's are all trial plans anyway, anything could change in future.

What software are you using? You cannot "set up demonoid on my computer" as Demonoid is a website and BitTorrent tracker.

>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.

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.

That's what I thought when he said "support of my child extn stay visa"

there is no 3G in Thailand. Guess that answers your question by limiting your choices

I'm surprised as a moderator you would post such a comment.

Have you tried

13° 52.844'N

100° 33.893'E ?

(Note units are in degrees minutes on WGS84 datum)

You can buy CAT modems at the CAT office in Bangkok afaik (was case last yr when we did so) (Google for address).

Keep in mind they only work outside Bangkok and central provinces. Go figure. TIT.

Just avoid public holiday rush days and it should be fine. I once made mistake of driving on day before work after New Year and road back into Bangkok was fubar near Petchaburi where all southern traffic is funneled through just one main road.

Seems like after weeks of uncertainty someone has spoken up!

thanks for Mifi review.... will cross that off the list of contenders.

Still not sure / happy with CAT CDMA service, so may try and get a fixed line TOT/3BB installation instead (which will be cheaper than CAT) and wait for GSM 3G to come in yrs ahead.

Thanks Lomatopo, the place im looking top purchase from will direct ship so there is no need for shipitito.

I was on one of the shipito threads earlier. I my case I bought PC parts in US and mailed them here and took a chance on the import costs. In end the fees were just 7% on the declared (my declaration) value of Fedex shipment as explained on Fedex web site. Fedex just took that before handing over goods. A lot cheaper than buying local or taking a holiday in Singapore. My experience using Thai Post office with another PC import part was less pleasant.

I have held a 727 before, since sold it with account as I moved to Bangkok last where CAT doesn't work of course. Now 727 is not on CAT web site hence my op.

Perhaps the high range in prices of current products due to free start up airtime? Web site gives no clues. My main need is for a USB that works, why would cheaper be slower, poorer antenna? I will pay for speed if it is justifiable otherwise I might just take the EC150 as it only costs 2400THB. Just wondering what the catch is if any?

Looks like I am going to have to bite the bullet again and buy another CAT CDMA modem for an extended upcountry trip whilst we wait for the powers that be provide a 3G plan.

My question is why the big price range on the three CAT CDMA USB modems on offer? Will the cheapest EC150 at 2400THB be sufficient?

(Last yr I had an MC727 that cost nearly 8000THB so at least they've become cheaper).

Current products:

CATCDMA VW140 = 3500THB

Main Features.

3G compatible SIM card in CDMA.

CDMA EV-DO Rev.A speeds up to 3.1 Mbps *.

(Download up to 3.1 Mbps .* Upload up to 1.8 Mbps .*).

A built-in antenna and external antenna jack.

The drivers and programs on the machine can be used immediately.

The Connection Manager ** can record telephone calls and send and receive SMS.

(** Program available on the Window 2000, XP, Vista, Window 7.

And Nokia may have to use accessories such as headsets speakers that do not get included as well.)

CATCDMA EC150 = 2400THB

Main Features.

3G compatible SIM card in CDMA.

Data transfer speeds up to 3.1 Mbps.

Supports USB 2.0 and the maximum MicroSD Card 8 GB.

Send and receive messages and English. And English (for Windows and MAC OS X).

Driver and software installation. (AutoRun) in the unit can be used immediately (for Windows and MAC OS X).

CATCDMA MC760 = 5900THB

Features

3.1 Mbps (Download) Mobile Broadband Internet

Micro SD Cardreader (Up to 8 GB)

Support Window 2000 , XP , Vista , Seven , Mac , Linux

External Antenna Connector

Mobilink 3 Software

Expect 50% downpayment for farang if finance is desired and you do not have Thai credit rating

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but without a work permit there will be no finance option for foreign buyers.

Happy Birthday to a much loved King!