BillR

Firstly, I do not think its deliberate, but if you can please check http://wac.211a.edgecastcdn.net/ (this is a cdn server at amazon) and see if you are redirected to an empty w3.mict.go.th.

I have just browsed several threads on the forum about the issue with a lot of different opinions.

Has anyone figured out what causes the problem? I do not think its caused by someone actually blocking anything, rather, some technical issue.

vodien in singapore is excellent. As a test, send an email inquiring about price etc. You will get a response in under 2 minutes. Their support is the same, 24 hours a day. No downtime in the 2 years ive been there.

nope:)

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Anyone tried that shithole Super Burger? Its so disgusting and dirty in there, I can't imagine anyone in their right mind eating there. I think I got herpes just looking at it. I hope they go out of business soon. If I could get my wife's permission first, I'd file a complaint.

Just checked. Have strawberry milk, which isn't the same, but its still delicious. Plenty of cheese which makes me suspicious. Also, whole wheat bread a plenty, but I don't believe their claims.

I'll spell it out for you, because I'm a nice guy. There was BAD (really not that bad) flooding on the road from Bangkok (where all the stuff comes from) to Phuket.

So your mission critical diary (I'm sure you meant dairy) products (which should be refrigerated) were better off waiting then spoiling on the trip down.

It might help to use your brain. Any thai person could tell you why. And you wonder why people are constantly being ripped off

Did you tell your USA bank you're in Thailand and for how long? If not, 90% sure thats your problem. Call them.

guess its easier to ask here than to depress your brake and move your steering wheel in a counter clockwise motion and check for yourself.

Or you could get fancy and have a safety valve like the do in public toilets where a timed release lever is depressed only opening the valve for a set amount of time.

^Yeah and people are going to remember the close the valve every time they use it because theres such a clear indication that the valve has been left open.

The only safe solution would be to rig one up to the sink in the bathroom, requiring the faucet to be turned on to use, this way impossible for it to be left on.

the difference between the one in the toilet and the one in a western kitchen sink is the kitchen sink one requires the water to be turned on at the faucet in order to work. The bum gun, and this has happened to me, has no safety mechanism so that if the hose bursts, it will flood your house if you are not there.

So it doesn't take 4 hours to go to the 7-11 I am reevaluating my relationship here

I think some of you missed the part where the card numbers were stolen in the UK, not Thailand.

not patong, but close. Go to the Hilton in Karon. You will get your monies worth.

lol @ the free beer people. Low turnout most likely because they could not get permission from their wives

I have been watching this post about volunteers with interest, all day. I now feel I need to comment.

First of all, a lot of comments are off post, Thailand as third world country is not relevant here.

Secondly, it is disappointing to see so many negative comments from posters. In my experience, these come from people who do not not know what they are talking about, or ex members who are disgruntled about the grounds on which their service was terminated. How many of these posters have actually taken the time to talk to a volunteer? I read posts like 'every volunteer I met'. Did you actually speak to anyone? It is very easy to cast dispersions, like 'w*anker'. Do you think you could you handle the job?

Now, some comments made are not specific to regions. My post is only in regard to Phuket Tourist Police Volunteers, which are broken down into 2 groups, Thai and foreign. I am only referring to the foreign element. This is my insight as to some of the activities the volunteers do.

The potential volunteers complete an application form and are interviewed. If they are successful, there details are vetted, with the sources available to the regular Thai Tourist Police Officers, this includes but is not restricted to contact with the relevant embassy. If this stage is successful, the volunteers is given a handbook and put on probation, to work with more experienced volunteers. Volunteers on duty only wear white polo shirts, the black shirts were seen as para-military and unfriendly. The shirts have 'Tourist Police Volunteer' in large letters on the volunteers badges on each arm and on their cap. The same is true for the Immigration Police Volunteers. Please do not confuse Tourist Police Volunteers with other 'police' organisations who wear white shirts and 'patrol' Bangla Road of an evening. This group has no part of their uniform to indicate they are a volunteer.

The volunteers training is ongoing as well as learning 'on the job' , they meet every month, when they receive training in subjects such as first aid, fire fighting and radio procedures. They also receive training in self defense, a volunteers is not allowed to carry items such as a baton, pepper spray or handcuffs, until they have been trained to use them. NO volunteer is allowed to carry any form of taser. A volunteer has no powers of 'arrest', however, he can temporarily 'detain' someone if they are deemed a threat to others or themselves.

The Tourist Police Volunteers patrol Bangla Road most evenings between 21:00 and 23:59, where they are happy to mix with the community giving advice and directions. The volunteers operate at an office on the Beach Road, next to the Immigration Office, have personnel at Phuket Airport, Patong Hospital and Tourist Police Headquarters in Phuket Town. It is hoped to expand to Chalong and Rawai in the near future. The Swedish man referred to at Chalong is not a part of this organisation.

Volunteers come from a multitude of countries and speak many languages, the benefits of which, to tourists are unlimited and are usually greatly appreciated.

The volunteers have their own website; http://www.phuket-to...ws20070330.html please have a look. We are always on the look out for good reliable people, with the right motivation. Some of the negative posters here need not apply, if they understand it.

Thank you for reading my post, I hope it gives you a bit more of an understanding as to what we do and how we do it. I could go on more, but you could lose interest and, as I am only human, I fancy a beer (I am not on duty). I realise writing something this long may have opened a can of worms, and will attract some attention. I do not have a problem with this, I just ask that you try to be constructive. Calling someone you have never 'met' or spoken to, a 'w*nker', is not constructive.

Thank you so much for writing that, My confidence in the tourist police has certainly been elevated. You seem like a good man. I am glad you wear white shirts now, the black ones looked too bad-ass. I have heard if someone kicks you in the nuts they must pay a 500 baht fine. Is that true?

I am happy for mr.adam kebab. Like others have said, what the place lacks in ambiance in makes up for with its food.

Pink. and I assume it includes an english speaking driver who also gardens?

sorry to hijack your thread, but Im looking to rent a brand new fortuner. Maximum Ill pay is 5000baht/month. Please get back to me ASAP!

you on drugs bro?

because the 6k one is probably a huge piece of $hit. Think about it.

You should try either:

1) the Karon hilton sunday buffet 1000pp

2) Indigo Pearl sunday buffet 1500pp all you can drink

The quality of the food and the price will make you think they are doing for charity.