Barley

Just connecting it to the PC via USB may start FileTransfer on the phone so that she can see her file system on the PC and then transfer the data to the PC:

If you have a simlar of identical phone, you can also connect a mouse and keyboard via USB hub to the phone. Then try it on the working phone first and write down the steps you need to take to get USB FileTransfer working - but usually it works out of the box - and then repeat the steps blindly on the broken phone, so that the phone shows up in the Windows file explorer.

Also ask her to sign-in to her google account on her PC, maybe all her contact info and photos have been automatically synched before. Check the google contacts and check what is on her google drive.

Also maybe MyPhoneExplorer can help her:

https://www.fjsoft.at/en/Versions/

Install the software on your PC and connect your phone to the computer by usb.

If she is lucky (depending on ADB debug settings) one can connect and sync/transfer the data from the phone. One can also remote control the phone like this. Also there is a file explorer in this software.

If you do top-ups with Lazada, you can do up to 5 top-ups in one day of 10 THB each, which means you will get the full 10 baht as credit and an extension of validity by 30 days for each top-up. So 5 x 10 baht means 5 months validity. Then when you come back you use the credit to buy a data plan or make calls.

This is the cheapest way to extend validity on AIS, and I think it works for the others too.

On True you can also use your credit to buy extended validity:

Extend validity up to 365 days (from TODAY ONLY!!) for 2THB/month:
*934*30# 30 days extension 2 Baht
*934*90# 90 days extension 6 Baht
*934*180# 180 days extension 12 Baht

This codes also work from overseas as long as you have enough credit.

Some True plans give you free data when you top-up a certain amount in a 30 day period, f.e. my True Myanmar SIM gives me free 300MB/30 days + unlimited free Line, Viber & FB texts (only) for every 50 Baht top up.

Hi,

I just am going through the same decision process you are and made quite a bit of research in the last month. So I thought I share it with you.

My criterias partially match with yours: esim (a must), good cams, bright screen for sunny SEA, smooth operation, 5G VoLTE and VoWiFi, NFC, long ownership.

From my research I made a comparison for you on kimovil:

https://www.kimovil.com/en/compare/samsung-galaxy-a55-5g-8gb-256gb,xiaomi-13t,xiaomi-redmi-note-13-pro,xiaomi-redmi-note-13-pro-plus

Kimovil gives you a good idea, but is not always correct in the details: f.e. both Redmis have esim, not just one as indicated by Kimovil So if you need a k.o. feature, make sure you read another review maybe on gsmarena to double check.

I cannot speak for the Samsung A55, I only included it because it was mentioned here and it seems to have esim, though many phones in the lower midrange have not.

My recommendations are ranked by my favors with some remarks, actually I just ordered the top model in the list today:

Xiaomi 13T (has full always on display (AOD), 144mhz and super good display, best cameras in cooperation with famous German Leica lens/cam maker, OIS, fastest of the bunch, IP68 and 4 major Android updates and 5 years securities update promise, WiFi 6 or 7? depending on region?)

Redmi Note 13 Pro+ (cam is supposed to be better tuned than the Pro edition below, though same lens hardware, OIS, only 10 sec AOD, great display quality, curved display looks better but more difficult to install tempered glass, no slouch, updates are 2/4 or 3/4 - depending who you talk to, WiFi 6)

Redmi Note 13 Pro (good cam, both redmi have the 200 MP sensor for main cam, but supposedly the plus version is better tuned, advantage of 200 MP is that you can zoom better, great display, but not curved, slowest processor of the 3 but still fast enough if you don't do gaming, slower storage, IP54, more plastic also on the camera module, 3.5mm headphone, updates are 2/4 or 3/4 - depending who you talk to, WiFi5)

I hope this helps you. :)

BTW I am very happy with my Redmi Note 9s, which still is a great phone to this date, but enough new features have come along to go for a change after 4 years of ownership. This was the longest time ever I owned a phone - so thank you my beloved Redmi for your long and happy companionship! I will still keep the trusty 9s as an emergency replacement.

Hello,

I am thinking to open a crypto.com account, mainly coz I like some of their prepaid Visa card benefits.

Would I be better off to use my Thai address (with Thai Driver License as verification) or my EU address (with passport validation)?

How long would it take for me to receive my card after I opened an account, in your direct experience with crypto.com?

Thanks for all your help, I am new to crypto and I don't plan to trade a lot, so any hints would be great.

So I am not clear:

Them asking for the country means the IDP is only valid in this country? Or why are they asking?

I usually know IDPs to be valid worldwide in combination with the undlerlying driving license of the issuing country - as long as both are not expired.

I wanted to get an International License in Chiang Mai too.

At the window I was told validity was only one year, cost for IDP car license 500 THB, and I have to specify the country for which the license was valid. Those restrictions were not attractive for me, so I passed.

Did you also get a license valid one year for only one country or did I misunderstand the questions?

For adults

Hello,

can anyone recommend affordable English courses for Thais in Chiang Mai?

Thank you.

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4 hours ago, Prubangboy said:

I used 66 realty. Check out their site.

I cannot find 66 realty,  but I see 66 property. Did you mean that company?

As a newcomer to the area, she is not at all well connected here and it is good to have someone who has had experience to guide you in the right direction.

I was thinking that many expats here have experience with real estate companies and could point her in the right direction so that she can avoid choosing a company and then after 6 months realize that the company is not as good as it seemed.

She is my neighbor and has a family of four to support, so I would like to help her avoid this kind of experience and I hope that many members of this forum would be kind enough to make some suggestions and save her some time and frustration.

Hello,

a friend of mine who was successfully developing and dividing land and building and selling houses in the larger Bangkok area moved with her family to CM for some personal reasons.

I would like to recommend some good real estate companies to her so that she can apply for a position as a commissioned agent.

I think her extensive real estate knowledge and her excellent sales skills would be an asset to any company in this field.

Could you please tell me who you think are some of the best companies in this field in Chiang Mai?

Thank you very much for your help!

Hello,

I entered Thailand beginning of September.

I went to immi and got a new 1 yr extension for my Non-O about a week ago.

Does that count as a 90 day report, or do I have to go and do a 90 day report now?

On 11/30/2023 at 9:56 AM, briley said:

Also, can anyone confirm that Foreigners do not need an appointment at Hang Dong?

You don't need an appointment. See my post Nov 3rd.

When someone has a lifetime license, does it stay valid?

7 hours ago, MrBrad said:

Where is this place located?

https://maps.app.goo.gl/sAob22NwzRvmMGwm9

It is hard for a new medical business to establish itself by honest word of mouth advertisement.

It is equally hard for potential patients to ascertain the quality of the practitioner. 

Please take this caveat in the confusing medical field. 

I would be interested to hear reliable reports of any  reputable members to the above practitioner. 

Alternatively there is an established Osteopathic doctor in Chiang Mai:

Dr. Ben Thompson
Chiang Mai Osteopathy

+66 83 832 5805

Charges 1000 THB for diagnosis and chiropractic(?) manipulation 

Osteopath with degrees from University of Cambridge and London School of Hygiene

Office is north of Ruamchok Mall

Chiang Mai Osteopathy
083 804 0605
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YnCv2CXC3aZirMYG7

He is very knowledgeable and his degrees are impressive.

When I went to him with a friend I was expecting the gentle osteopathic treatments familiar to me. I was surprised when his treatments of my friend included more seemingly traditional chiropractic elements. I didn't want to cut into the allotted 30min time of my friend so I didn't get a chance to ask for the reason. 

According to this thread

there are some legal problems with these types of bikes, especially if you get into an accident or police control.

My two year trial licenses for car and moto  expires middle of October.

I suppose I should walk in to the DMV and bring

1.) Medical Certificate (original and copy for car and moto)

2.) Certificate of Residence (original and copy for car and moto)

3.) Passport with TM30 

4.) Old Trial Driver Licenses

5.) Photos

to now get a permanent 5 year license and at the same time an international license.

Is this correct or am I missing something?

Do I have to do an online test? At what link?

How many days is the grace period after which I cannot upgrade the trial license to 5 year license any more?

Thanks for your help. ????

Sigh - I am really missing Ubon Joe. ????

@norbra

Don't you think I would probably have my reasons why I ask? 

I appreciate very much the answers I received to my question. 

Hello, 

If my 90 day report is due on May 22nd, I can file up to May 29th, right? 

So if my international flight leaves May 23rd, do I have to file at all, or will there be potential problems if I leave Thailand without filing for the 90 day report?

Thanks for your help. ????

Hats off to you, Ubon Joe. ❤️

You helped me and countless others many times with extremely accurate and reliable advice. 

You were a lighthouse of knowledge and integrity in this community. 

May you have a great and peaceful journey. 

Everyone knows that it is APRIL FOOLS day, right? Good one!!!!

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