Jiu-Jitsu

5 minutes ago, DUS said:

 

Well, based on your figures, I guess I am better off avoiding Xendpay and use my UK bank instead. 

 

If I am not mistaken (but I might well be) here´s what a transfer of GBP 20,000 would look like:

 

a/ Xendpay: 20.000 - 1% = 19.800 x 45.104 = TBH 893,059

b/ Halifax sending GBP: 20.000 - 9.50 = 19,990,50 x T/T of 44.801 = TBH 895,594 

 

Ok, deduct TBH 500 fees for the receiving bank and maybe for an intermediary but you would still be better of paying directly from your bank account and not using Xendpay (or Transferwise etc).

 

I admit, we are talking minimal discrepancies between Xendpay and direct bank transfers. Mind you, my point is that people repeatedly talk of rip-off charges, fees and exchange rates when in the end using your bank might not be such an awful idea after all.

 

Now, as I´ve said above, I might go wrong somewhere with my calculation so please feel free to let me know.

 

Enjoy LoS!

DUS

 

 

Be realistic. Most people will not be transferring £20,000 at a time. Which is why something like the Clarity will be more useful to most.

Drivers differ too. 

See what I mean?

One is never too old to learn.

If I am to supply a BIOS update which will allow you to install Genuine Windows 7 with Gigabyte branding, without the need the usual software hacks that take place in Thailand. To do so, I need to know exactly the correct model involved and that you can follow my guide to the letter. A bad BIOS update can render the machine useless. Whilst it can be recovered, that again needs the ability to follow instruction exactly. So my comment about being concerned that you may fumble is not without foundation. So rather than take offence.....FOCUS :) I don't know anything of the provenence of your Windows 7 image, because you didn't reply to that question. Not easy to work with you. ;)

Did you actually check that the Motherboards utilised the same Drivers before posting? In fact they utilise different Drivers and different BIOS even between the Gaming Motherboard to which you linked and the actual Motherboard that you have. You would have done at lot better to listen and follow simple instruction, instead of arguing and getting nowhere. Up to you.

Of course.

Delete the partitions over which you wish to install. You can choose to Format them first.

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20 minutes ago, Kabula said:

History has revealed that some low income folks and seniors who are unemployed, that gamble and lose it all turn to crime.  When tourists and expats lose it all they take Thai jobs illegally in many cases and overstay their visa time limits.

 

This is why it's illegal.

 

In America in the 1800's, rivers of blood ran out of gambling halls and bars over drunken, cheating disputes, greed, and robbery.

 

For those of you who ridicule the police, just picture society here in a serious financial retreat without them!  You would be afraid to step outside. It's doubtful you would even make it to the airport if you weren't Asian.

 

Don't forget your content is monitored so if you get turned down on your visa application blame yourself. If it's determined your content could affect tourism, you could be arrested now.

Is this a joke? History has revealed? What nonsense! You are making it up. Business itself is a gamble and people in failing business can equally turn to crime.

Where are the "rivers of blood" in the countries where gambling is legal? 

Do you actually imagine that gambling is not rife in Thailand?

Your post is amongst the most ridiculous I have read here.

After from all this, I've never actually seen dominoes played for money.

24 minutes ago, klikster said:

No, I may have published the wrong link -- but you really need to chill.

 

"I'm concerned that you'll fumble that somewhat. "

 

 Please opt out of my thread.

You seriously don't have a clue.

If you could see what you are posting from my point of view, you would understand. So try to swallow your pride and actually learn something.

Allow me to clarify.

1. You began the thread mentioning a H-170 motherboard, when there are fourteen from which to choose.

2. In reply to my question as to which, you produced a link to GA-Z170X-Gaming G1  motherboard, but you wrote underneath H170-D3HP.  Not confusing at all.

3. So then in post 8, I produce a link to the H170-D3HP Motherboard  with instructions to Choose Driver and then the OS, if you were looking for Drivers. If you were looking for Windows USB Installation Tool then it would be Utility and then the OS. But you didn't do that at all. You just read what was on the page before even selecting anything.

4. In reply to Thaidown, you wrote;   Which link on that page?  Also, what is this Please install APP Center first before install this utility.? when his instruction clearly led to a Windows Installation Tool.

5. In my question to you as to whether you had got as far as installing Windows 7 to the new machine, you replied that you had installed it to the old machine!

6. I asked if you have a genuine image and key, because if you don't, I can fix that with a BIOS update. But BIOS updates are very risky in the hands of someone who does not seem able to follow simple instructions.

So I'm trying to get you to focus your mind on the job, as you appear all over the shop.

So, since you are so over sensitive, I'll leave you to it. I've given you enough pointers and I don't need to waste more time on an over sensitive ingrate. 

Of course we can start again and get the job done. But if you are happy to soldier on by yourself, carry on.

11 minutes ago, klikster said:

 

On that page, visited 20 seconds ago, I don't see any links, just:

 

Most hardware/software vendors may no longer offer drivers to support Win9X/ME/2000/XP SP1/SP2. If drivers are available from the vendors, we will update them on the GIGABYTE website.

 

Jui-Jitsu then wrote: Have you actually installed Windows 7 yet or have you yet to create the bootable USB drive with the USB Drivers, as instructed?

 

I have W7 installed on my older box. Couldn't get the USB to take the formatting.

 

I have absolutely no idea as to what you are going on about. Why on earth are you now referring to another PC?

Try to FOCUS.

Have you installed Windows 7 to the new PC or not?  If not, you'll need to follow the instructions above to do so.

Do you actually have a genuine Windows 7 image with product key to install?

If not, we can install a genuine Gigabyte Windows 7 signature to the Motherboard, but I'm concerned that you'll fumble that somewhat.

Anyway, this http://download.gigabyte.eu/FileList/Utility/mb_utility_windowsimagetool.zip  is the utility you need to create the bootable USB Flash drive media to install to the new Motherboard. Choose to add the USB Drivers.

35 minutes ago, klikster said:

 

Which link on that page?  Also, what is this Please install APP Center first before install this utility.?

You appear to be more than confused. Linking to the wrong board, stating; H170-D3HP, but linking to GA-Z170X-Gaming G1.

Then writing about App Centre etc.

Let's go back to the beginning: If you haven't yet installed Windows 7, you need to follow the instructions here:

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In order to build the patched version of Windows 7, you'll need a few things:

1) A genuine copy of Windows 7 or iso file
2) A USB drive with over 4GB of storage
3) A separate computer
4) The Windows Image Tool here: http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5478&dl=1&RWD=0#utility

Once you download the Windows Image Tool from GIGABYTE the process is fairly easy. Here's the process you need to follow step-by-step:

1) Open the tool from GIGABYTE. There's no need to install it.
2) In the source option select your disc drive
3) In the destination path pick your USB drive.
4) Make sure the 'add USB drivers' option is selected
5) Click start and wait for the process to finish.

If you need help with this, let me know.

16 minutes ago, klikster said:

 

Yes my error only 29 links

http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5478&dl=1&RWD=0#utility

 

H170-D3HP

I see only twelve; http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=5521#dl

Choose Driver and then the OS, you'll have twelve from which to choose.

Have you actually installed Windows 7 yet or have you yet to create the bootable USB drive with the USB Drivers, as instructed?

No. Not forty links. Perhaps we are looking at different pages. Which board exactly do you have?

Take a look at the link and let me know. http://www.gigabyte.com/products/list.aspx?s=42&jid=0&p=346&v=28

So what is your problem? That your USB drive is not recognised??  Try another.

It's clear that the Drivers are on the Gigabyte website.

20 hours ago, little mary sunshine said:

Can't believe some are saying this is a schoolboy 

prank.   What rubbish!! Adult MEN not 16y/o school

boys,.  Felony counterfeiting!!  put them in jail!!!  Got

cought early in a life of crime!!   They didn't kill anyone

YET!!!

DQ.

I remember when I was younger, friends of friends would offer to sell notes at a percentage of value.

I wasn't stupid enough to buy any. But as a youngster, the temptation was there.

So the chances are that they didn't make them themselves, but bought them thinking to boost their spending power.

Counterfeiters? I don't think so. Idiots who made a stupid mistake. Most definitely.

Give them a scare, but not ten years.

1 minute ago, DUS said:

 

Sorry, I am not familiar with all this so do not really understand what you mean with the above statement. Can you rephrase it in "dummy terms" so that I can understand it? Would be great! Thank you!

Keep in mind that they don't want you to to keep a credit balance on the card

Fixed my error.

8 hours ago, DUS said:

 

8 hours ago, DUS said:

I have the Clarity CC but hardly ever use it.... Might have another look at it about its features and benefits .... Ta!

Just cover any withdrawal with a payment via online banking within a day or two to prevent any interest from building.

Alternatively, you could send a Faster Payment just prior to the cash advance. 

I think the cash advance limit is £300 per day.

Of course you'll have to pay attention to any previous statements, as any payment may be allocated to that before any cash advance.

But if you have no balance on the CC, you could even send a faster payment just prior to making the withdrawal.

Keep in mind that they do want to to keep a credit balance on the card, but if you send a payment online and then take a cash advance from the bank(you'll need your passport) immediately after, the chances are that it would not yet have been credited, so you should be fine.

Keep an eye on your receipt in case the Thai bank attempts to give you a reduced rate using DCC. Make sure everything is denominated in Thai baht.

Just now, DUS said:

 

 

Would you mind elaborating on this a little bit more? Thank u!

You can utilise either to obtain cash advances in banks, avoiding any ATM fee.

44 minutes ago, Mover1 said:

I ended up bringing cash back from the UK as i had to pop home for other stuff to sort out anyway, so i never did find out the best way to transfer money here! What with exchange rates changing all the time and banks not being clear on their charges, i just couldn't work out the most cost effective way. I really think the pound will go back up soon, so it doesn't make any sense changing up a load of uk cash right now, i'll do it as needed and hopefully benefit from any increase.

 

Has anyone got an answer to the best way to transfer money here though, or is it like asking how long is a piece of string because people use different banks, etc..?

If you popped home, you should have picked up a Halifax Clarity or a Creation Everyday CC, applying before you left so it would have already been delivered. If you don't have an address, perhaps an additional cardholder of a trusted family member.

If you commit to twelve months and don't need the media box, the cost is 440 baht per month(471 baht inc VAT).

There has long been a baht bus service to Chom Tien, from the corner of Pattaya Tai and Tha Phraya. 10 baht. You would have to get off at the traffic lights at Tha Phraya and Phra Tam Nak and walk down the Phra Tam Nak road in order to get to Soi 4. So the only hill you would come across is Soi 4 itself. You would stay on the baht bus(from Pattaya) a minute longer in order to reach the supermarket(Foodmart). 

Yensabai is a bit more convenient in terms of getting to Friendship supermarket. Phra Tam Nak nicer for the beach.

3 hours ago, newnative said:

I think my main point was that I, and I think many people living full time in Pattaya, are doing many of the same things that they did in their home countries--whatever those home countries may be.  For example, I love to read.  Loved to in America, still love to now.  Because I am happy to have bookstores here doesn't mean I am looking for America in Thailand.   Loved to swim in America, still love to here--just can do it year round now in a bigger pool.  Loved interior design/home fix-ups in America, still love to do it here.  Would still love it if I was living in Singapore or Vietnam.  Am I happy to have interesting stores like Home Port, Decco, Chic Republic and that fun Japanese store out on Sukhumvit? Yes.  Most of us here full time are living ordinary lives--just as we've done all our lives. So we welcome ordinary things like a new restaurant.  It was the same in my USA town, probably the same in an Australian town. "Have you tried the new restaurant yet???"   Most of us aren't spending  our lives on Walking Street or Soi 6.  Would more green space be nice?  Sure, as would better sidewalks and all the other things I and many others have mentioned. Hopefully improvements will come.   But, remember that not all development is removing green space--I doubt there was a forest where Harbor Mall now is or The Bay entertainment complex. A lot of shacky-flimsy buildings are being torn down and being replaced by nicer, more permanent ones.

Are you suggesting that we need more malls in order to have book stores? So what happened to Bookazine? 

Why not have the malls on Sukhumvit and maintain and/or create healthy green spaces in the city itself?

Money talks and the environment comes a poor second.

Of course there was a forest where Harbour Mall used to sit. What are you thinking? 

Anyway, let's hope the new administration can turn things around somewhat, making the best of what is left.