Fun2Fun

We just got the car insurance papers "supposedly first class" for a brand new car and there is only a coverage of 80% value for the car.

Is this something which is standard in Thailand?

Is there anything else in particular we should check into in regards to the insurance coverage?

Many new developments hits you upfront for 3 to 5 years maintenance fees when you buy/move in.

The price varies some from project to project, and also it varies within the same project based on how big your property's land is.

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That seems expensive, we only paid 325 from the airport to Silom in Bangkok and only 800 from Pattaya to the airport

If you go from the Airport to Pattaya the price is quite different, usually between 1.500 and 2.000 THB

(Taxis from Pattaya to Airport/Bangkok is very cheap)

Paying an "allowance" to a Thai girl is essentially placing her in the position of a "Mia Noi" (or even possibly as low as a "gig") and then that will probably also be how she will perceive the relationship and by proxy color her perception of you role in relation to her.

Some interesting "Modified' ROMS for Omnia:

Cooked Rom with TouchFlo M2D, udated WM OS version and Flashlite 3.1 (Based on DXIA2)

Optimized ROM with increased free ROM and all the Samsung apps ++ both Flashlite 3.1 and Flashlite 2.1 (Based on DXIA2)

Att: Flashlite 3.1 lets you view Flash content directly in opera

If you have the experience and/or business savvy you can make money at anything.

The problem is that most who want to open a "bar" in Thailand have neighter. ( Mostly the just have a fetish for drinking and/or Thai girls )

So if you do truly have the experience and savvy you can probably make a successful go at it aslong as you look at any prospect objectively.

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If he is being unfaithful or not is actually besides the point.

The main issue is that he has not show any consideration for her feelings and definitely have no respect for her or her opinions.

Assuming you have done a jailbreak on your phone, and I can't imagine why anyone wouldn't as it's very easy and hugely expands what you can do with it:

Because at the next Apple update all your jailbroken programs will not work anymore and you will have to have your phone jailbroken again (If possible at that point) and then get and install updated versions of the wanted programs (if available) for the new os version all over again.

Its downright impolite to "grab" something out of another persons pocket and this goes double for one situated over a womans breast.

To top that off you post on a forum calling it a scam and bitching about the consequences of your own boorish behavior.

Have a new T*Omnia on its way to me, so if anyone in Bangkok is interested in a lightly used Omnia with Warranty and extra software then feel free to PM me.

Where did you find the T*Omnia for sale; did you have to order it from Korea?  Anyway, congrats on the pickup and I'm looking forward to reading your review of the T*Omnia and it's comparison to the orginal Omnia.

T*Omnia looked and felt nice, but i had to sell it off again since its UI was only available in Korean

So i am back to using Omnia again, and luckily enough a new Omnia ROM version is now out with a lot of improvements and new functions.

How about text input? eg for SMS - can you do it single handedly using a numeric keypad type application / interface?

Thanks for good info.

You have a choice of 3 different onscreen keypads.

Full Qwerty keyboard

Semi Qwerty keyboard (2 letters a key)

Ordinary phone pad (3 letters a key just like any ordinary mobile)

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Unlocked, lightly used Samsung Omnia with Warranty available in Thaivisa Classifieds. Click here to view details >>

Price anyone ?

I am guessing in the 20,000 baht range.

List price for Omnia in Thailand is 24.900 THB

But if you look around you can get some discount on that price at some selected shops.

Have a new T*Omnia on its way to me, so if anyone in Bangkok is interested in a lightly used Omnia with Warranty and extra software then feel free to PM me.

Where did you find the T*Omnia for sale; did you have to order it from Korea?  Anyway, congrats on the pickup and I'm looking forward to reading your review of the T*Omnia and it's comparison to the orginal Omnia.

I just lucked out and had a friend going to Korea, so he will pick one up for me while he's there

I kinda know already how the phone will be but since the hardware specs are the same i hope that the increased resolution of the T*Omnia screen will not decrease the battery use time and response time to much in comparison with than the standard Omnia which i have now.

Have a new T*Omnia on its way to me, so if anyone in Bangkok is interested in a lightly used Omnia with Warranty and extra software then feel free to PM me.

I expect a new version with all functions ++ , even faster processor, more RAM and windows Mobile 6.5 to appear sometimes during 2009

For now checkout this

Tried a PB Valley, Pirom Khao Yai Reserva Tempranillo 2006 (1290 THB in Villa Marked)

Rated on a scale from 1 to 6:

Taste: 3

Bouquet: 2

Value for Money: 1

And there is another problem with Omnia: The ROM Update.

My version is DXHG3; I bought my Omnia about 3 month ago.

When I download the updater program from Samsung's webpage, it lets me download a program called 'i900dzhj1-updater_vista.exe and when I run it, it tells me "Incorrect software version. Please check the device."

Apparently the program runs with the ROM version DZHJ1 and not with the one I have. Unfortunately I was not able to find any other or prior versions of this updater program.

Does anyone know where I could find them?

You have a DX rom and need a new DX rom.

You can try this:

Try to choose Philipines as your location at the Samsung site, then you should get a DX version of the ROM update.

OR

Read on here...

OR

You can always go by the closest Samsung service center and ask them to update your phone for you.

What can I say; I have been looking for a program called "Outlook", which would run under Vista, but I was told it has changed name and is now "Windows Mail". But my Windows Mobile does not accept or recognize Windows Mail. Isn't it strange that I have to actually buy a very expensive program (Microsoft Office" to be able to back-up my mobile phone?

I hope I am wrong, and would welcome any suggestion to make my Windows Mobile sync the Omnia.

Basically if you use activesync then you will also need Outlook ie. You need the MS Office Suite installed on your PC.

But as mentioned before you can also use for instance a free program like PIM Backup to make backup of important info on your windows mobile phone or on your PC.

One question I do have; with all of the available functions, GPRS/EDGE, WI-FI, GPS, what would be your recommedation as to best service package plan to sign-up for that would be both productive and provide the most bang for the buck? Do you need a monthly subscription service or can you sign-up for a good prepaid plan?

I think both AIS, True and DTAC have subtitle post- and pre-paid plan alternatives. But a post paid plan with unlimited GRPS/Edge data use is a pluss or alternatively something like Trues offerings which also can include Wi-Fi hot-spot access.

Very helpful review of he Omnia. I agree with your asertions that it is not perfect. I too, would like to have seen it produced in a metallic body, higher resolution display and also non-proprietary connectors to list a few quirks. I don't yet have an Omnia, but have been reading reviews and watching introductory Youtube videos of it since it was first announced. I'm waiting for the initial sales shock in Thailand to subside and the prices begin to drop and stabilize before making a purchase.

The Koran version T*Omnia is awe inspiring though with all the Omnias features + 3.3" screen with WVGA (480X800) resolution, DNSE sound engine and DMB TV tuner included.

Thanks Fun2Fun, for your very useful tips.

I have one major problem with Windows Mobile on my PC. I am unable to back-up (sync) my data from the Samsung Omnia to my PC. I did install Windows Mobile on the PC (PC runs Vista), but when I try to sync, I get the message "Outlook has not been installed". As far as I could ascertain, there is no Outlook program for Vista. So I am stuck.

Can I simply copy my data files (in particular the Contacts) from the Omnia to my PC, and would you know which file on the Omnia contains the Contacts?

Thank for any help you can provide.

Vista only comes with a basic email client so you will also need the complete MS Office Package which includes the full version of Outlook.

Alternatively you can get a backup program for your mobil which lets you make a backup on the memory card, so you do not need to connect to a PC at all.

Some examples: Sprite Backup, SPB Backup or PIM Backup