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why need a website when there are so many handy APPs available on the market ?

I use the free version of FUTMOB on my both android devices, and it's great

Sadly, I have absolutely NO CLUE how to use any kind of Smartphone/Tablet.

Forget about it,you will never learn.

As a gesture of my kindness I will offer you 5000 Baht for that tab that's not available anywhere.

there is an error in the currency you wanted to offer, right ? I am sure you wanted to offer me 5.000 €.

will think about it then.

oh, BTW, did you ever hear about the saying: "If you have nothing good to say, better say nothing at all....."

Have you ever heard about the saying : dreamers live in a happy world.

Or .... Difficult to explain a joke to a piece of concrete.

By the way,the 7.7 was introduced on the mobile expo last week.

http://www.mobiledis...-be-19900-baht/

well, then better tell that to the Samsung flagship store at Paragon, I am sure they love to hear from such a Super-dooper-expert.

how good for this planet, that we have such superior people as you.

and thank you for ridiculing other users that are not as smart as you (well, in use of smartphones, that is).

but I guess that was your purpose from the very first minute here......

Sadly, I have absolutely NO CLUE how to use any kind of Smartphone/Tablet.

Forget about it,you will never learn.

As a gesture of my kindness I will offer you 5000 Baht for that tab that's not available anywhere.

there is an error in the currency you wanted to offer, right ? I am sure you wanted to offer me 5.000 €.

will think about it then.

oh, BTW, did you ever hear about the saying: "If you have nothing good to say, better say nothing at all....."

Hello thaicbr, thanks for your contribution.

I have been to the Samsung-Flagship store at Paragon just 2 days ago on Saturday, and they did NOT sell it there (I asked) and they as well had no accessories of any kind (wanted to buy the Original Samsung book-cover-case).

at MBK the same: no 7.7 to be found, only a few Dummies for show, though one dealer told me they "have it somewhere" (in Singapore Export-models are already being sold in online-shops such as sgbest) and can sell it "under the table".

Bbut I only wanted to buy accessories anyway, and after inquiring at about 20 Shops, including showing them a print-out from Samsung.hk's website, I gave up.

what I want to achieve: Well, simply make most use of it, and that of course does include handling plenty of apps.

I was expecting that this will produce a "yawn" from most experienced Gadget-users here in TV, so that why I was asking if somebody maybe know a Thai student or so, who would be eager to earn a few extra-Baht. but if I find a Farang with patience and who is willing to do that at a reasonable rate (stretched my budget spending 5.088 HKD for the 7.7 already), then of course will agree to that.

maybe I will learn quicker than expected.

but the thing is, and I have experienced it this way all my life: I need a HUMANG BEING I can ask a lot of things. A book or Video may be useful to some, but I am a learner who needs some1 by my side, then I will quickly adopt things.

Coke zero had been back to BKK too, but it has now somehow disappeared again. the local 7/11's in my neighborhood didn't have any, the local BigC didn't have any (not bottles and not cans), and a big Supermarket in a nearby big mall as well didn't have anything like that. luckily, the Mom'nPop-Shop in my housing estate one minute away still had some so I bought the entire stock. U never know....

Thanks for the link, JUSTSUMHELP, I should have mentioned before that I am not interested in Videos or books (have all that, had all that, it does not help me much), I need a HUMAN BEING right by my side whom I can ASK anything silly and not so silly at any given moment.

thanks for your "very useful comment", Maprao, that's a typical answer from one of the "oh we are so smart - Techno-geeks".

I acknowledge, that you never in your life needed some teaching or tutoring in any field.

sadly, I am less smart as you..... so still hoping to find such a person as described, and then, Maprao, in a few months, I will show you my acquired skills

Okay, so now I hold this brand-new Samsung TAB in my hands, allegedly the most sophisticated Android Tab on the market so far (7.7), and actually not available in Thailand yet (but regarding software, nearly the same as the 7" and the 10.1)

How lovely !

Sadly, I have absolutely NO CLUE how to use any kind of Smartphone/Tablet.

I was never able to connect a mobile phone to the internet via WAP, never used any WiFi with a phone, even miserably failed to download a ringtone :-/

So now I am looking for a (Thai?) person with both a lot of Knowledge in Android/Samsung as well as PATIENCE who can give me lessons how to use this little Sweetie.

I am based in BKK but would not mind to go to PTY for a few days. 3-4 hrs a day or so, for a couple of days if needed, at any time of the day.

cost must be reasonable as my budget is limited, that's why I wonder if anybody knows a Thai student maybe, who is a techno-geek and could do this to earn a few Extra-Baht. the good thing is: I am not outright stupid when it comes to Computers/IT, I just need someone to teach me properly, then I will usually learn quickly.

If anybody thinks he can help me with that or give me a hint, then pls send me a PM or post something here.

I could start tomorrow as I already own the device. At any coffee-shop, hotel lounge or whereever suitable.

I can go almost anywhere if necessary...

so this means that no inter-provincial Buses will leave from the old terminal anymore ?

subsequently, can not take a local Bus or SawngThaew from Patong / Karon / Kata / Kamala to the old Bus-Station where a seamless transfer to an interprovincial Bus was possible ?

what a hassle !

NOKAIR has promotion fares at the moment 1.090 including taxes to HDY, so why do such an exhausting train ride.

from Hat Yai you can still take the daily train to Butterworth if u r eager to do so (leaves Hat Yai at 7.00 a.m., costs 322 Baht to Butterworth and certainly much less if just crossing the border at Padang Besar.

I am assuming most of the above 42 posts are from males.

Am I alone in finding some humour in you all whining about supermarket services like a bunch of old women?

Are you all single/unattached?

Breaking down the gender barrier and traditional roles of women doing the shopping?

Why do you spend so much time shopping, then analysing this shopping?

because I want to EAT well and have nice things in my fridge

EATING is - particularly in Thailand - part of the culture and lifestyle, in case u still didn't realize that

maybe you prefer to get you daily food at McDonalds, whereas I don't

never heard of them but will try to check them out on myspace or else.....

just bought the new SLOT MACHINE - CD this afternoon (at a PREMIUM price ! never paid 239 Baht for a CD of a local artist before) at the MANGPONG CD-Store Ekkamai (the last of the Mohicans of CD-stores somehow, no customer there except myself). Hope it RRRROCKS {~_~}

sadly, Indonesia with its unregulated and uncontrolled Islamic schools (unlike Malaysia, for example) has become a breeding ground for extremists and thousands of potential terrorists and Jihadists.

I predict that in 10-15 years from now, Indonesia - at least most of Java or Sumatra - will be a no-go-area for foreign "nonbelievers"

that's a good deal indeed, too bad the travel-period ends end of August already. a little too early for me.

cheaper even than the infamous EGYPT AIR to FRA which can sell as low as 25.500 THB (and comes with Star-Alliance-Miles awarded).

just be forwarned that ETIHAD recently re-fitted their B777 and now they have 10 seats per row - this aircraft is actually designed for 9-seats per row.

I had the "pleasure" to fly on similar re-fitted B777 aircraft in the past 24 months, operated by EMIRATES and AUSTRIAN, and it was HORRIBLE.

a real budget-Airline-Sardine-Can experience.

I am since then trying to avoid longhaul-flights on B777 alltogether, or choose airlines where I can be sure (so far, at least) they only have 9 seats on their B777 Y-class (such as Malaysian or QATAR, both highly recommended).

have a pleasant flight

Personally ,i didnt rate Carrfour and rate Big C even less ,Tesco are the best of a bad bunch as far as the big boys go ,Friendship ect are much better.

you must be kidding.

TESCO is the most pathetic of all. shops disorganized, dirty, clueless indifferent staff (ok, at BIG C that's not much different. Good luck getting a shopping-cart at the Tesco near my home (Tesco Bangkapi). in 4 out of 5 cases there are no carts available, and it takes ages for the staff to collect the carts from anywhere in the building of the mall. to get a shopping-cart on sunday afternoon is virtually impossible.

the food products (fruit ! Meat ! bread !), both variety and quality, are much inferior than at any Carrefour. The bakery at TESCO is pathetic to almost non-existent, except for some chewing-gum like bread.

the only section were Tesco was always ahead of Carrefour was the non-food-section, particularly Textile goods.

I don't think that any non-British-Expat would rate TESCO higher than Carrefour. I assume the British folks liked it more because they are used to it, it's their home-grown chain after all.

Sad to see Carrefour go indeed, it was a gift from heaven here in Thailand. Thanks god Big C has improved a lot during the past 3-4 years, hope they continue that way. AMEN

haven't bought any major electronic item in Asia in the past five years. prices are much cheaper in my (usually very expensive) home country.

now as the Baht is very strong, most items are AT LEAST 20% more expensive than in my home country were I can find plenty of giant retail-mega-marts selling at rock-bottom prices (PLUS the warranty on the products in fact IS a genuine warranty)

If you want to know old ugly hosties (and with attitude) try flying Qantas or BA. Thai is an absolute dream compared to those two.

in the EU, this would turn out VERY costly for them - AT LEAST 600 € for every passenger plus accom and food.

but as I had to painfully find out myself on a trip to OZ 2 years ago (on a home-grown OZ-carrier), the airlines of OZ are the worst I have experienced anywhere in approx. 40 countries.

It's their old flight from Qatar to KUL, which is now extended to Phuket, hopefully in preparation for an eventual Qatar-Phuket direct-flight ? Should be good for tourists, from all-over the M.East/Europe/Africa, who wish to avoid the time/expense of travelling via Swampy.

Roll-on Chiang Mai's turn, we all hope, up here !

Whichever Gulf-based airline is first to open these secondary-routes into HKT & CNX, should win a lot of loyal local-farang customers, who would be tied-into the entrepreneurial-airline longer-term by their frequent-flyer programmes ! But they need to consider frequency/aircraft-size carefully, to ensure that the early-operations remain profitably-busy, an ER-version of an A320/321 or B737 might be the answer ?

their fares are VERY competitive, around 4.300 Baht RETURN, Inclusive all Taxes (and no rubbish such as "convenience fees", "luggage-fees" and the likes).

forget those ridiculously expensive "BUDGET"-Airlines such as AirAsia, JetstarAsia or, even worse, Firefly.

same as on domestic flights within Thailand on BANGKOK AIR (Chiang Mai, Phuket), you can as well have international FULL-SERVICE-PREMIUM-FLIGHTS with 5-star-carriers for MUCH LESS than those "Budget Airlines"

oh, I want to add another one:

for BKK - KUL, there is another great option too, even with a Star-Alliance member.

Lufthansa flies 4 times per week, and the fare INCLUDING EVERYTHING is just 4.300 Baht, as long as you don't stay longer than 7 days. that can be cheaper than a ONE WAY FLIGHT on Air Asia, if you consider all the fees and charges. check the Lufthansa Thailand website for that.

PLUS you can earn Miles on any Star-Alliance FF-program (incl. THAI), yeah, unlike SIA or THAI, Lufthansa gives you some Miles even for the cheapest classes ^^

the border of Aran/Poipet does seem to entirely exist for the purpose of scamming foreigners.

it is by far the worst place in Asia and all travel-messageboards are full of stories of annoyed/frustrated/angry scammed foreigners.

nowadays, the scam does not end in Poipet, it continues when you arrive in Siem Reap. not only in Poipet, as well in Siem reap a new "private international tourist Bus station" has been built by that very influential private company (korean) who has the monopoly to perform those transport rip-offs.

arrivals will always be timed as late as possible in the evening, and then the Bus goes to said Bus-Station out of town in the middle of nowhere.

this is a gated compound, as safe as Fort Knox. when the Bus enters that compound (jail?), the entrance-doors will be locked immediately and the Passengers forced to use the already waiting TUK TUK - crowd, part of the transport-mafia. outrageous fares will be demanded (5 times the regular going rate), and if u don't agree, it is difficult to get out of that "jail". this situation has obviously worsened in the past few weeks/months. If your guesthouse/Hotel is smart, they should be able to send a independent Tuktuk of their choice to rescue you. this would have to wait outside and then those Gangsters will probably open the door and let you out.

The Poipet Transport-Scam is hard to endure for even the most seasoned travelers.

remember: omce crossing the border they will force in that "free tourist shuttle", and from that moment on, you are their "prisoner" - there is no way to escape.

so the only chance is to NOT enter that Bus, but that will start a series of harrasments and verbal or even physical attacks by the "enforcers" of the Taxi Mafia. they will follow you wherever you go in town and threaten every private Taxi driver who dares to accept you as a passenger.

do yourself a favour: FLY into Phnom Penh, spent a few days there, then take a hassle-free and inexpensive BUS-ride with SORYA TRANSPORT ( www.ppsoryatransport.com , but NO, they can not take u from POIPET to Siem Reap) from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap, spend even more days there, and then from there it is indeed a breeze to organize a private Taxi (around 30 Dollars, there are several guesthouses and travel agents who have shared Taxis running every day - in the other direction the fixed rate is 48 !) to take you to POIPET, then cross the border hassle-free back into Thailand and you can with amusement watch the annoyed traveler-crowd being harassed by the Mafia in the other direction.

if you think my narrations are too exaggerated, then please check all those plentiful travel-forums to find out yourself ;-)

I have a similar experience booking my flight to Europe for XMas.

the thing is: During such a period, most people do not want to take the risk to wait and book early.

For June, no need to book early, there will be plenty of promotions for that low-season-period, you can easily find a competitive fare 2-3 weeks in advance.

depends on how flexible you are with your traveling dates and the airline

,the girls uglier hence a positive saving there.

That's an absurd statement. The only difference is that the beauty in Malaysia is not in your face and plastered with makeup.

Ye, but its a heck of a job trying to look under the bhurka

that shows that you know absolutely ZERO about Malaysia. virtually NO Malaysian woman wears a "BHURKA". If you see such rare thing, it will in 99,5% of the cases

be a tourist from the Middle East / Arabia

PLEASE do NOT stay there !

otherwise I will not be able to get a room there for another six weeks in early January, as I found it to be the best value-for-small-money apartment anywhere in CNX (and I have checked around 15 places or so).

Friendly people (not much English spoken, though), spotless rooms, relatively quiet by Thai standards, and walking distance to KAD SUAN KAEW MALL (if you don't mind playing "frogger" a little when trying to cross busy ARAK ROAD at the Moat).

Again: Do NOT stay there, the room must be MINE !

shouldn't that read 'more traffic chaos after heavy rain forecast in Bangkok' ?

No. There was traffic chaos because of the heavy rain, and there is more heavy rain forecast.

But anyway, given the amount of rain in Bangkok all the time, you would think that people would know how to drive in it and how to deal with it? It seems that even a small amount of rain causes traffic problems.

More heavy rain and traffic chaos forecast in Bangkok

as this was the only severe downpour in the past six week, nothing much to worry about it.

I really LOVE the weather in BKK

when will any of you nerds, ermmm, I mean, NICE GUYS, start offering LINUX group-tuition to Compu-Morons ?

I don't wanna scare you all, but there is not the smallest doubt that Indonesia is the biggest breeding-ground for terrorists worldwide nowadays.

with religious schools not supervised by any state agency, there is nothing that can stop the hate-preachers from spreading there perverted ideology