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Cheers, that's who I booked with.

The reason you can't split the CTH/TRUE signal is because the CTH. Signal domes from a different satellite. Dish faces almost the opposite way at 131.E

Not from Chiangmai. Waste of time and money flying from bkk to fly into Vientiane. I think I'll be ok. I know I could get mini can from airport. But chosen to pay an extra 400bht and have a taxi pick me up. Will see if I can find anyone going over before the bridge. If not will get the 20bht bus and taxi from Laos side. Thx to the helpful ones on here for advice.

I doubt that is an exclusive contract. I'd be outta there ASAP if they refused to sort it.

Nope, picture does stutter occasionally. Sky news seems worse than others though. Rest I can live with BPL Channels seem to have no problem.

I think they might have forecast a loss in their first year. They also have revenue to come in from Laos and Cambodia don't forget.

I doubt CTH will go tits up. They should have gone around and done some marketing with condos though!

I think this is another option of CTH tv via a router, instead of via satellite or cable. Give'em a call and ask.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=sLLH91zJ5Mg link to CTH broadband advert.

I noticed a post on here earlier that someone was fobbed off when asking CTH about IPTV. Ads been on tonight worded as "Broadband TV". Hope this helps.

Thought some on here would like to know. Whole league been re-branded The Fox sports Eredivisie, in a 10 year deal. Ajax on at midnight tonight. PSV on tmrw night 1 a.m.

Fox available on GMM, TRUE and CTH.

Very informative Tom! Thanks.

From Chiangmai got return to Udon for 2200bht with Nok air. Just trying to figure out the most cost effective way to make sure I get to the embassy on time. Thanks everyone for your advice.

Many thanks for your help.

The bus from Udon Airport will only wait until all the passengers have cleared through and they know there will be no more people. It appears you are arriving onthe Chiang Mai flight with Nok air and as there are no arrival flights around them it should not be too long of a wait. i would assume they would leave no later then 9:15. It usually leaves within 30 minutes of an arrival flight (allowing for people to claim bags and buy tickets).

The transfer is about 1 hour (usually less but allows for delays). The bus across the bridge will take 15 minutes (wait times etc...). Stamp through Laos (with existing visa still takes time). Search out a taxi and to get on the road another 10 minutes and then the 30 minute ride to the Consulate. If all that goes smoothloy then you should be at the Thai Consulate just after 11am (best to be there before 11:30 as they are well known to shut the doors and turn people away right at 12noon).

There are no pre booked registered "taxis" that will carry people across the bridge. There are no taxis at Udon Thani airport you need to pre book for a pick up service. The biggest issue with going from Tha to Laos by private vehicle is the need to process the car via immigration this can be 10 minutes it can be an hour depends on how busy they are. This you have no control over.

#1) I would pre book a private transfer from Udon to the bridge (800baht). Take bus across the bridge (15 baht). Book a private taxi from the Laos side to the Consulate - there are always guys hanging around the visa application booth asking for fares. If you are in a hurry and do not want to wait offer them 300-400 baht to leave right away and most will take it.

#2) Or pre book a private transfer from Udon Airport to Consulate all the way for about 2,500 baht, but the danger is the paper work processing to get the vehicle across the bridge can take as I said as little as 10 minutes or I have been in that line for over an hour waiting!

#3) Use the airport limousine service (shuttle bus) as mentioned then do the same as #1 (bus across, hire taxi Laos side) but it might be cutting it close for time.

Nong Khai Taxi from Udon Airport to the bridge is a flat rate of 600 baht.

option 1 seems the best bet. Could save me 45 minutes. Are Nong khai taxis always at the airport, waiting for customers, or do i need to pre-book with them? You mentioned 2 prices. 600bht and 800bht. Is it more expensive to prebook? Or will there defo be a Nong khai taxi there for sure do you think? Does anyone have a number for them?

Yes, I'm aware of the van at the airport. Does this fill up quickly? I'm trying to save time, so was just wondering, as ill have my Laos visa in advance, if I can just get a taxi straight through immigration and onto the embassy and if so how much? If not then around 250 - 300 for a taxi to embassy from border? Would I get this from the Thai side or Laos side?

111 for satellite. Yes has Aussie network. Pete, got two other numbers. Try these. 0817440942, 0812889180 same company. They don't speak too much English though.

I've done a taxi from the embassy back to the airport before. Reckon it could be possible. Any idea on how much for taxi from border? I've got 3hrs tops to make it.

Primary, so Thai on this case. I've been told english Defo available for footy, in time for charity shield. Also told that we'll still get John dykes an co.

Cheers blue, why not just say thai for heavens sake.

I have no sound from 'eng' today, but not worried, maybe they are working on something.

yes tech guy at CTH HQ advised exactly that. Other channels, like fox crime have option to change to English.

Seems everyone is getting the 'jerking'interference then. Seems better on some channels than others. Fingers crossed they solve this soon! BPL channels started broadcasting yesterday. Preview shows, (in english) Red Bull racing shows (Thai only) and FIBA basketball (in english).

Call this number. Pretty sure he'll come out to you. 085-867-1484, BtRs technology. They can out to me in huay keaw and another friend near doi saket. They're based in Sansai.

We'll defo get english commentary. I've also been informed that we'll still be getting John dykes and co.

Primary, so Thai on this case. I've been told english Defo available for footy, in time for charity shield. Also told that we'll still get John dykes an co.

Hi, I've gotta do a visa run later this month. Arrive at Udon Thani airport 8:45, so gotta be quick if I'm gonna make the consulate before it closes.

Has anyone got a taxi from the airport straight there? If so how much? I will get my Laos visa before travelling in order to save time at the border.

My other option is the mini van from the airport (if they sti do it) then a taxi over the border. But could waste time while they fill it up.

Any advice appreciated.

Yes mine are in HD. Do you have satellite or cable? I think the cable version of CTH has SD and HD versions. HD is 131-136.

Btw, is the TV guide on anyone else's system not displaying properly? Get it only on a few channels, but not many.

I wish I could give more advice. Maybe a politely worded letter, translated into Thai explaining the situation might help. I feel your pain, I had a similar situation when rights switched from ESPN to true sport channels. Took a few months to sort, but easier as on same system.