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Another older hotel: 'Opera Hotel' - Petchburi Rd. Soi 11. Fairly well maintained with a swimming pool. Around 800b.
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New Hotel - opening price at 550b;
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Triple 'O' White Spot...They seem to be struggling for reasons not yet clear to me.
There is a recent thread on this. To summarize, Triple 'O' downsized the burger for the Thai market which has put off people in a major way. The high prices are also seen as unrealistic compared to other good burgers to be found in Bangkok. You just don't need to spend that much money for a great burger, nor have to settle for their reduced portion size.
Size might be an issue with those familiar with White Spot in other countries, but most locals are not and many foreigners are not (myself included). MOS burgers are much smaller than White Spot. I would agree that the cost is potentially the issue.
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Triple O burger on the 7th floor of Central World is pretty good, the fries are EXCELLENT but the milkshake IS THE BEST. Milkshake is 160 baht but the chocolate one was the best I've had in years.
MOSS burger also in Central world is a Japanese burger joint that I like alot (they have tons of branches in Japan and I used to look forward to it every trip), it's a different gooey juicy style of burger but it's ###### good (although small, but not expensive)
Damian
I would agree - MOS Burger is good and at the same price point as McDonald's. The place is always busy. Triple 'O' White Spot, IMHO, is superior, but more costly; Better quality, quantity, and consistently fresh ingrediants. Service staff are wonderful also. They seem to be struggling for reasons not yet clear to me. Perhaps the cost issue, but the quality justifies the cost for me (perhaps not for Thai's, however).
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Another vote for Triple O's White Spot.
Best by a country mile.
I couldn't find Triple O's. It wasn't listed on any of the directory signs either. Can someone supply directions? Thanks.
Triple 'O' White Spot is on the 7th floor of Central World - Extreme opposite side of the SF Cinema and near the Food Hall.
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I beleive You are comparing apples and oranges - A condominium refers to a legal form of ownership (where individual owners have legal title to their unit and a percentage of the common area). Apartment is simply a generic term for an architectural style of a shared use building - typically rented out.
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MBK has several such shops near the escalators on the 2nd and 3rd floors - middle section counters. Also F-House - has shops on 1st and 3rd floors of MBK. North Point shops (many malls have them), but quite high priced.
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I have a US based HSBC account and a BKK based HSBC account. Using the US ATM card at the Rama IV branch resulted in an offshore conversion rate. Using the same card via a Bangkok Bank ATM or SCB results in the more favorable onshore rate. Seems inconsistent, but true.
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An AV-in PCI card (video and audio) will cost less than 1000 baht. Combine that with a computer that has a DVD writer and you have your solution. There are plenty of software solutions that will do the conversion.
As I mentioned earlier, my experience with this approach has not been very good. I have an AVI card (Pinnacle Brand, external-USB). However, it records in MPG format on the PC which then has to be converted to VOB format before burning a DVD. This conversion takes an additional 1-3 hours per hour of VHS content, depending on PC performance. Also the resulting DVD quality is inferior to my experience with the Philips approach.
This week I saw both Philips recorders available at Power Buy at Central Silom Complex - I don't have the model numbers handy, but they are the only DVD recorders currently in stock. Quite a knowledgable staff assisting as well.
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At what BTS station is that place????? Asok? Prom Pong??? where shall I stop????
Saladaeng Station; Complex known as J-City (near Silom Soi 4). Look for KFC and go inside the ajacent shopping area to the left rear.
I agree - good Tacos, etc.
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Two shops that do VHS/DVD transfers:
- Fuji Photo Shop on the corner of Petchburi and Soi 5 (do a great job with labels and all) at 350b/hour of tape.
- The previously mentioned shop at Pantip (4th Floor near East escalator) at 350/b hour.
However, at 350b/hour it becomes quite expensive in large quantities.
An alternate solution: there are currently two Philips DVD recorders available (Power Buy / Lotus / etc.) that do quite an admirable job of transferring to DVD+/- R/RW (from virtually any source). A lower cost model (no hard drive) at 89xx baht and one with a hard drive (16xxx baht).
I have also used an external PC interface (via USB) for conversion - quality is inferior to the Philips approach and significantly more time consuming.
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It is my understanding that, for an initial (first time) overseas application, the money does not have to be in a Thai bank. However, for subsequent renewals, it must be in a Thai bank. Thai Banks do include those with local Thai branches, such as HSBC, CitiBank, Standard Chart., etc.
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Aside from the 'drinking while driving' issue, yes, you can purchase duty free alcohol in the baggage claim area upon arrival (within your customs allowed quota). There is a King Power shop in the center of the baggage claim area.
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I heard somewhere that Triple O whitespot burgers are coming to Thailand? But no sign so far.... hope they come soon: great burgers but go easy on the sauce...
They have opened at Central World - 7th floor near Supermarket.
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5th floor of MBK has one or two such shops.
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There is a new restaurant at Central World (7th floor - near Major Cineplex) known as 'Yum Cha'. Anyone tried it yet? (not me).
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Warning: I have a US based HSBC account and a Bangkok based HSBC account. I used the US ATM card for a withdrawl at the Bangkok HSBC branch and the baht conversion rate was based on the off-shore rate (about 2 baht less than the local domestic rate). I then used the same card at a Bangkok Bank ATM and an SCB ATM and received the more favorable on-shore rate. I found this quite disturbing - an HSBC ATM card, used at an HSBC Bangkok ATM, receiving a poorer conversion than at a non-HSBC ATM. I have not as yet received a satisfactory explanation from HSBC.
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HSBC Thailand allows 6 different foreign currency accounts with interest rates somewhat comparabe to those of the respective countries.
(See: http://www.hsbc.co.th/th/interest_rate/default.htm)
Yes, for Premier status, a minimun balance of 3M baht is required (there are no monthly service charges). Your foreign currency accounts contribute to the Premier minimum balance. (Perhaps there are lower minumums that have a S/C)
I initially approached CitiBank to inquire about such a service and they would not even talk to me until I produced my work permit (which I did not happen to have with me that day). They also said that foreign currency accounts had to be handled by the Singapore branch. I then got much better treatment at HSBC. They even voluntered to come to my work place for account processing.
Sorry - that direct link does seem to work; go to http://www.hsbc.co.th/default_en.htm and navigate to 'Interest & Foreign Exchange Rates'
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HSBC Thailand allows 6 different foreign currency accounts with interest rates somewhat comparabe to those of the respective countries.
(See: http://www.hsbc.co.th/th/interest_rate/default.htm)
Yes, for Premier status, a minimun balance of 3M baht is required (there are no monthly service charges). Your foreign currency accounts contribute to the Premier minimum balance. (Perhaps there are lower minumums that have a S/C)
I initially approached CitiBank to inquire about such a service and they would not even talk to me until I produced my work permit (which I did not happen to have with me that day). They also said that foreign currency accounts had to be handled by the Singapore branch. I then got much better treatment at HSBC. They even voluntered to come to my work place for account processing.
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I believe it is 2 or 2.5% title transfer tax at the land department.
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There is only one branch of HSBC in Thailand (by law as I understand it) on Rama IV. However, their domestic ATM access is universal, as is the case for Thai banks. I have a Premier Account with very good personal service in person and via the Internet. Internet banking, ATM, foreign check deposits (for transfers) and credit card provided. My only complaint is that fees for non-routine services seem a bit high.
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Tried the Emporium Branch yesterday - found it to be great!
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A new hotel = Grand Watergate Hotel at 550b introductory rate
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Once you arrive, visit the International Student's Office at TU - they have a referral list for local accomodations.
Don Muang Airport Bus
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I believe the bus to LadPrao is restricted to those using Thai Airways only. Also, LadPrao is still a long ways from Pratunam. A taxi is your better option - about 200b if you use the taxi queue. About 150b if you walk to the main road bus stop (where plenty are available). To my knowledge there are no general buses serving the airport now as they did when it was International.