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This is actually a great business idea.  This kind of product would be ideal for people who don't have the technical knowhow or ability to change the DNS settings on their router.  This enables any device that is connected to your wifi to take advantage of the VPN.  It's required for a device like Roku which doesn't allow a person to make changes to the actual device, which is very much different than a tablet or something.  Out of the box, these guys just enabled a plug-and-play option for bypassing geo-restrictions imposed by websites, etc.  Netflix just became a whole lot easier for people to watch from countries that aren't able to view it due to their geographical location.  I bet they make a small fortune with this business.

I am not affiliated with it.  I can work my way around a computer.  I taught myself about DNS settings and how to change them myself on my router.  I taught myself to make the required changes to my computer setup.  I do recall it being a major PITA.  I don't want to repeat the process.  This is an option that would mean I don't need to do it again if my router fries on me! 

I also wonder about the cost, etc.  Do you get to choose your own VPN?  I don't have time to look at the website now, but I am bookmarking it for the future.  I need to check this out! 

To be honest, if you don't mind being on the back of a motorbike ... I would simply take a motorbike taxi from Udomsuk. It will save you a lot of time. Even on weekends, this area gets very congested because everyone and their extended family decides to go shopping at one or both of these shopping malls plus the market every weekend. It's very irritating!

I would choose to go from On Nut at that time of day. The songthaew will have the characters in Thai per the above post in large blue lettering. It will be the only one with four characters (omitting the vowel on the first one). Both Udomsuk and On Nut can have bad traffic, especially at 7:00 pm. However, my experience is that Udomsuk tends to get backed up even more and barely move. I avoid Udomsuk at all costs when I am in the car. On my motorbike, I take Udomsuk quite often. I live somewhere between Udomsuk and On Nut in that mess of neighborhoods back there! Srinakarin Road has been under construction for a decade. I don't think they will ever finish. However, it seems to be alright when heading from On Nut to Seacon Square. It becomes a real mess as you approach Seacon Square at that time of day because of Talad Rot Fai (The Railway Market). Unfortunately, the entrance for cars is just after one of the main exits from Seacon Square. This causes a serious clusterf**k. When the Songthaew stops moving on Srinakarin, you should be able to see Seacon Square. If you don't mind walking, I would just get off then. Continue south until after Seacon Square. Then go left into the market. Walking will be a lot faster than waiting for the Songthaew. **NOTE: While the Songthaew's sign says Seacon in Thai, it does not terminate there. It continues to Paradise Park. Talad Rot Fai is located between the two massive shopping malls with the entrance immediately south of Seacon Square.

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I use unblock-us.com.  I need this service, as I can't stand to watch TV on my computer.  I use my computer for things a computer is used for.  I don't use it to consume media like movies or television.  I run a Roku 3 box with Netflix. ......

Did you need to do any special setup or install to get Unblock-us working on the Roku?

 

Yes, I did.  I had to configure the DNS settings on my router because you can't do it on the Roku Box itself.  This is fine with me because any device that connects to the router now benefits from the service.  It was fairly simple.  There are instructions very well presented on unblock-us' website.  I simply followed them!  I had an issue in the beginning because I still had Hola active on my browser, Firefox.  Once I turned it off, everything has been fine and smooth.

 

HotspotShield.com is free when you use your computer

I have tried to connect to your suggestion AND Unblock.us. com here in Thailand several times since this morning only to get a unavailable sign.  Is the Junta blocking me via TOT?

 

I just tried and had no problems connecting to their website.  Try the following link:  http://www.unblock-us.com/

If you get a dish and a salad bar, it isn't a buffet. It's a restaurant ...

I use unblock-us.com.  I need this service, as I can't stand to watch TV on my computer.  I use my computer for things a computer is used for.  I don't use it to consume media like movies or television.  I run a Roku 3 box with Netflix.  It works fantastically.  I am watching Weeds on our 50" TV via Netflix right now using unblock-us.com.  It works great, and it is a hell of a lot cheaper than True Visions for far better content.  Netflix is only the beginning.  There are many other "channels" that I watch using Roku.

What exactly does the Ibis on Soi 4 have to offer for their buffet? As I don't work too far from there, the price is right for a visit. I never knew they had a buffet, and I haven't heard about it anywhere else. What's on their menu?

 

To the top right, is Ecstacy.

It's called yaa ee here ? Learn something new every day ..

 

Yep, that's what it is called!  Now, don't go using that information to locate it on the street!  "Ya" is pretty common ... "Yaba", etc.  What else would they call it?
 

 

 

volatile alkyl nitrite, i.o.w. poppers, hardly a rape drug and legal in most countries. Very popular in the gay scene.

 

 

 

And given its effects last about 3 to 5 minutes you would need to be a pretty skilled rapist.
 

 

 

Also, further to my comment above, I got my tame ladyboy (a bit of a popper fan) to check the picture. On the table is GHB and Ketamine which makes a lot more sense. It seems either Cpt. Yongyuth or Kaosod got a bit confused on this one. I have never heard of alkyl nitrite being used as a pre-cursor for another drug (please correct me if I'm wrong) and in itself it's too short acting for date-rape.
 

 

I didn't look at the photo the first time around.  Now, I did.  If you can read Thai, you will see what is there.  The GHB is in English.  Next to the GHB is Ketamine.  To the top right, is Ecstacy.  In the middle is Ice.  I cannot make out what is on the top left.  Lots of stuff there.  Not sure how Ice would be a date rape drug.
 

I didn't think GHB was the primary date-rape drug.  My understanding is that Rohypnol is the most commonly used one.  Ambien has also been used more recently.  I am pretty sure it is hard to get your hands on Rohypnol (aka: Rufies - sp?).  I know I can (and do) buy Ambien from time to time to sleep.  I am not sure of the legality of Ambien.  It's scary to know GHB can be made so easily.

Yeah, pretty spot-on for Bangkok.  I can't even hear the TV or speak to the missus .... The rain is too damn loud.  This might not be a bad thing!

I would imagine it would be done when you see the name change in the book. If you are paranoid about it, get the money before signing any documentation to change the name .... I don't think you will have any issues. It's a bit strange to deal with large transactions in cash for me. Can't it be done by bank transfer? That being said, I did make the down payment on my car at Honda in cash. It felt a bit odd!

I have 2 invites for TorentDay

First come first served

I just checked the site, and it looks promising. I am wondering if you wouldn't mind sending me one of those invites! I am sending you a PM now. Much appreciated!

"I was supposed to get married this month but it didn't work out because of double nationality issues..."

OP, if you don't mind, could you say what the dual nationality issue was?

Thanks

Well I have a german passport but I married as a french.

French embassy said it was not a problem, thai ministry of foreign affairs also didn't make any problem, but at the amphoe they rejected it because they wanted to see a french passport...even if I could prove I have both nationalities, they didn't care.

That's why, now I have to start the whole procedure again, as a french, and with a french passport

Have you tried going to a different amphur (khet in Bangkok)? When I married my first wife, we were rejected by 3 different khets in Bangkok in the same day. With the same exact paperwork, we ended up at Bangrak at 3:00 pm the same day. They didn't even blink. We had no problems at all. It might just be easier to try a few different offices because their interpretation of the rules certainly does vary from one to the next!!

My understanding is that the process isn't that different for teachers. It only differs in that some teachers need a Teaching License (or waiver of said license) in order to teach in some capacities. Generally, these include schools, both public (government) and private. Teachers at the University level, language centers, or corporate level aren't required to have this license from the TCT. I believe there is also a difference in the salary requirements for the work permit. Teachers can be paid less than those employed in another capacity. Please correct me if I am wrong.

I would also like to know what the prices are like. This seems like it could be an interesting experience, and I would like to give it a shot if it isn't prohibitively expensive. I wouldn't mind shelling out a few baht for a nice experience as described, but I am not going to break out the credit card and rack up thousands of baht for a haircut, shave and pull of whiskey!

Yes, it was still located in the small sub-soi the last time I looked. It's located next to Suk 11 Guesthouse. I'm pretty sure the poster suggesting Bumrengrad was having a laugh.

I ask here because whenever I ask about it in the bar I get either a blank look or an irritated look as though asking for the discount is not appreciated.

That is surprising to hear. I would expect that at all. Are they a bit slow on the uptake? Are they completely ignorant of the policy (I assumed it was policy based on the previous announcement)? If so, I would probably be apt to walk them outside and point to the giant sign that says ThaiVisa. I would proceed to ask them if they even know what ThaiVisa is and what the relationship between the bar/lounge and website constitutes.

As a result I have been paying the normal price as that's much easier.

That's going a bit far! Do they give receipts? I would be inclined to hang on to them and claim my discount at a later time when the staff has been properly trained about the aforementioned relationship between the lounge and website.

I've been too busy lately to make it down there yet; although, I did check it out from the outside when walking by. Has anyone else experienced this in the bar? I cannot be certain, but I would imagine the prices are probably just a little bit on the high side. If I were running the bar, I would price it that way because I would anticipate a large number of the regular customers (85%+) would be members of ThaiVisa and claiming the discount.

So, I want to know if this has been the experience of any other members of the forum who have been to the bar. Is the discount that was mentioned on this forum mentioned anywhere in the bar itself? Is there some sort of signage on the wall somewhere that states the policy for the discount? Is it listed somewhere in the menu? It might be in small print at the bottom of the last page or something. Surely, there is a reference to it somewhere. I am finding it difficult to believe that the staff at the bar would be clueless about such a discount. It seems like a pretty big deal to me ...

There really are some strange questions coming up today! Sure, there are lots of "small" pickups available to buy throughout Thailand. Can you be more specific about what it is that you are looking for, how much you would like to pay for it, what condition it needs to be in, and where you are located? That might help forum members throw some ideas your way that would be of interest. Otherwise, people are just grabbing at straws and might be telling you about apples when you are really looking for an orange!

Any what? I'm with ubonjoe ... You should probably ask a question if you want an answer. You asked "any?" as if to ask if such a thing exists out here in the real world in Thailand. They sure do! There are a number of ways to go about obtaining these things. Your route would be up to your individual circumstances and employment!

I have no real issues driving my 4 door truck in Bangkok

So, you just have some fake issues? Minimal issues? Let's face it, a car is easier to drive in Bangkok. Maybe it is just where I live. The small sois leading to my house would be very difficult to navigate in a large truck. My neighbor has a large 4 door Toyota truck. He struggles to get it into his car park in front of his house because the truck is so big and the soi is so narrow. Thankfully for him, there isn't any traffic on the soi, so he can take all the time he needs to get the vehicle parked. The same family also owns a Honda City. They don't drive the truck too often because it is just a pain in the ass to get in and out. The man of the house seems disappointed that he can't cruise around in his brand new truck as much as he would like.

There are some really tight roads here. Inches or even centimeters are all that is between you and an oncoming vehicle sometimes. At other times, I must fold my mirror in. Getting past these cars is like a dance that must be executed with precision. That's why driving in America seems like a joke to me now. There's just no comparison.

Parking issues and narrow roads are the main reasons I don't have a pickup truck now. This does make me sad sometimes because I absolutely loved my last truck back in the states. I can only imagine trying to parallel park in some of the situations that I have to park in (For example, Chinatown) if I were in a large pickup truck. That must be much more difficult.

This is very much a personal choice. Some people like SUVs. Some people don't. Some people like pickup trucks. Some people don't.

It also comes down to the reason you need the vehicle. Where you live might also impact your decision.

For me, I really like pickup trucks. I had my heard set on buying one for my own personal use. I wanted the ability to travel with my own motorbike, so I really liked having that option at my disposal. At the end of the day, I decided against buying a pickup. It certainly wasn't because I didn't want one. It just wasn't practical for my situation for the following reasons:

1) I have a child now. He is 15 months old, but he had yet to pop out when we bought the car. We knew that we needed a vehicle that would make it easy for us to transport our son around. That meant 4 doors.

2) We live in Bangkok. If you have spent just a small amount of time in Bangkok, you would know that traffic is horrific. In addition to the sheer number of vehicles that you must share the road with, the roads themselves can be extremely narrow. Having a large SUV or pickup truck would make getting up and down some of the smaller sois around town virtually impossible. In our compact car, it can be difficult. Parking is very tight in a lot of places around town. It's almost worth getting a smaller vehicle just because of the parking issue alone. Squeezing into tight spots on small sois is an artform that isn't always an easy task. Not being able to get into spots because my SUB or truck is just too big would iffitate me to no end!

3) Fuel consumption was an issue. While I would have liked to have found something that runs on E85, I was happy to find something that would run on E20 without giving up any performance. Diesel is cheaper for now due to the cap on the tax levied on it, but that can't last forever.

So, I gave up on my idea of owning a pickup truck. I had to realize that I am not in America anymore. Parking spots in America are double the size and the roads are twice as wide. I am always shocked when I go back for a visit at just how big everything is. Driving back in the states is a breeze by comparison.

Ultimately, we decided to buy a Honda City. While I like Civics and even owned one in the states, I couldn't justify paying extra (quite a bit extra) for getting something that is only marginally better. Also, it didn't qualify for the 100,000 baht rebate that was being offered by the government at the time. It was a no-brainer after that. The Vios was the other car we considered, but the instrument panel was located smack in the middle of the dashboard instead of in front of the driver. That really put me off. We ordered the City. Rama IV Honda in Bangkok gave us a ton of extras because it coincided with the Auto Show when we bought it, so the saleswoman had the ability to give a bit more than she would normally.

It all comes down to you and why you need or want the vehicle. I am really happy with our choice. It's a great car. I still hate driving in Bangkok because of the traffic. I still take my motorbike most of the time. However, my son always rides in a car seat from the safety of the car. That gives me a lot of peace of mind!

I converted my tourist visa (not exemption) to a non-immigrant 'b' visa at Chaeng Wattana without leaving Thailand. It must be possible because I did it. At the time, I was told I needed to have 21 days remaining on the tourist visa. Fortunately, I had that. Otherwise, I was told that I could pay the 1,900 baht for the 30 day extension on my tourist visa which would ensure that 21 days were remaining. I'm not sure if 21 days is still the magic number or not, as I have heard the time period has shortened to a bit less than 21 days. It would be best to get this information directly from immigration. If you haven't extended your tourist visa for an additional 30 days yet, the extension will give you the time required for the conversion.

Your company should sort out all of the paperwork for you. You should not really have to think too much about it or be overly involved with the stacks of paperwork required aside from signing them. Good luck!

I have heard this same rule many times over the years from a number of different people, all with families. I have read it several times on the forums as well. I never had children myself until 15 months ago. I am wondering just how "relaxed" they will be about it if I am the father of a Thai national and the sole provider for him for everything. Mario is generally spot on with his advice, so I am inclined to think that such a rule doesn't exist. However, I was under the impression that they would not refuse entry. They might limit the time you have to get your affairs in order, but I don't think they would ban you from the country!