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Yes, Sorry sir/madam, It was harmless banter.

Interesting that banks from western countries cover the losses from fraud while Thailand banks do not.

Yes it is. That's why I have two accounts with one Thai bank. I simply go online and transfer the amount I want to withdraw from the ATM to the account with little to no money in it...

That is exactly what I do.

I have 2 accounts with SCB. One of them holds large amount of money and is non ATM account, so the only way to withdraw cash is a passbook and go into the bank or I transfer to my other SCB ATM CARD account online.

The same with my other 2 accounts with K bank. I only transfer what i need to withdraw and it's the safest way to not loose any money as it must be quite stressful losing cash and sometimes these Thai banks are very very unhelpful.

Universal

The feed is for all Asia and they are based in Singapore. Yes they play old <deleted>, as do Fox and AXN.

TRUE

Not worth the Baht and they are losing the EPL next season, so it will go downhill even more.

Torrents

The way forward. You can download the latest tv shows, movies and all you pay is your internet package to your provider. In fact you can be your own tv station and play what you want, when you want!! So easy to set up, ask google to help you.

I fly in and out at least twice a month and I am very impressed at immigration and how much they have improved in the past year. I've never waited no more then 5 mins, with the exception of few weeks ago when i waited of 1 and half hours, when they only had 4 officers on duty and plane load of japan and Indian tourists crowed the area.

"Mr.T Taxi" <[email protected]>

"Price is 1,200 Baht all included."

Correction: This is Pattaya-Don Mueang. The other way it's more (100-200 THB, not sure)

I will second this recommendation. MrT taxis are excellent and will take you either way.

Me too.

They are very good and use them all the time - FYI I paid 1200 from DM to pattaya before and usually 1100 from Onnut to pattaya.

To be fair, there are around 100,000 plus taxis in Bangkok , so i would expect some to horrible cheating little shits. I used them often and rarely have any issues day or night. The area in question soi 11 is a pain in the arse anyway - so i just avoid if possible when i'm out for a few beers.

If a taxi guy refuses to take me to my destination or wants to charge a fixed over inflated price - I just tell them no thank you and have a nice evening with a smile. I can wait to the next taxi driver to come along and accept my destination with the meter on. Life is too short to argue.

I’m planning to visit Phetchabun for 3 days in July. I would prefer to fly up there – can anyone give me the best advice on what airport to travel to? I was thinking maybe flying to Udon Thai and then getting a bus to Phetchabun – would this be a easier way?

Last time I travelled in 2009 was via bus and it was from BKK and took almost 12 hours. I would like to avoid that if I can.Hi,

I’m planning to visit Phetchabun for 3 days in July.

If anyone could help me then it was kindly appreciated.

Hi,

Due to expansion, I urgently need a member of staff (thai) to work in our mobile phone shop, in Bangkok.

Hours 11am-9pm

Salary 7,000THB plus excellent commission and bonus.

English is helpful, but not essential.

Training can be given, if you not have experience. The candidate needs to have good time keeping skills and be able to work on own without supervision.

Please contact me by PM if you know anyone that may be interested.

I assume you mean the place in Pattanakarn Road - the old Seri Center?

Yes it's open already but not all the shops are fitted out yet.

Very nice renovation, lot's of IT and Camera Shops on the 2nd Floor and several good restaurants on the 3rd including a branch of Hua Seng Hong, a very good Chinese Restaurant.

First Floor is mainly Fashion - some expensive looking shops, and a Gap outlet is sheduled to open soon.

The Ground Floor has the same layout and Stallholders as the old Seri Market, plus, at the other end of the building there is a very large Villa Market.

Patrick

I wonder if it was just me, but did you notice the BIG sign and the spelling of Entertainment zone!!! I think they spelt it Edutainment Zone. Or maybe it's another strange word...

Hi,

I need some sound advice please as my company i work for our completely useless.

I have a Non B visa - which i needed for my work permit application. It expires on 28th April. Now cut a long story short, they have now submitted my WP and will take 10 days to process.

I live and work Bangkok, but the company HQ is in Krabi. This is also currently where my Passport is.

Now I'm sure I can get a extension n my Non B visa and this can be done by my HR at Krabi?

Please Kindly advise.

Dear TheShinySuitMan,

I can offer you a good rate at 5 star hotel in Koh Lanta.

Please PM if you are intrested.

PS

Congratulations

Dear Forum,

Please be informed that we have traced Michael and he has now left the Kingdom of Thailand.

Thank you all for your input

Best regards

Scott Stammers

ASA Group

That is very good news.

further to add- i saw this news story....

Pattaya, July 29,[PDN]: a veterinary student of the US Auburn University, temporarily studying in Japan, has been missing in Thailand since the middle of July. The university has sent representatives to help search for him in both Japan and Thailand .

Fox News reported, yesterday (July 28), that Michael, Griffin Harrie, a 29-year-old a veterinary student of the American Auburn University on a month-long study abroad programme, studying pathobiology at Iwate University, Morioka, Japan, apparently started on a sightseeing trip to Thailand on July 7 from Japan. The sightseeing tour was not sponsored by any organization and was a private venture.

He was picked up on security cameras in Suvarnabhumi International Airport on July 14 and was supposed to meet his parents in Tokyo on July 16, for a family vacation, but never showed up. His father, Paul Harrie, has been unable to contact his son and is currently appealing for help from the public.

"He was planning to use his study abroad experience to help prepare him for his next year of veterinary school," his father said in a statement released by Auburn University.

Mike Clardy, the Director of Communications at Auburn University told FOXNews.com that authorities do not suspect foul play and are treating his disappearance as a missing person case.

Michael Harrie, a native of Southern California 5 feet 11 inches tall, weighs 175 pounds and has brown hair and blue eyes. He wears eyeglasses. Two Auburn representatives travelled to Tokyo last week to meet with Harrie’s family and provide assistance. The Auburn University is working with police in Thailand and has been in contact with the consul general in Japan and the American Embassy in Thailand.

Anyone with information that might help in locating Harrie should call the Auburn University Department of Public Safety and Security at 001-334 844-8888.

Hi,

I'm due to fly in to Bangkok on Sunday 28th Sept. I need advise as to how to catch a bus from Bangkok to Lom Sak (nr Phetchabun).

Now i have done this journey before from pattaya. Therefore i need help as to which bus station do i go to in Bangkok and what time do they leave Bangkok.

if anyone can help, i will really appreciate it.

Here's a copy & paste from a couple of www site:

From Bangkok take a bus to Lom Sak from the Mor Chit bus terminal; these leave quite regularly

By Bus

Transport Co. Ltd. operates both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned bus services along the Bangkok-Phetchabun-Lom Sak route. Buses depart from Bangkok's Mochit 2 Bus Terminal daily. Call 0 2936 2852-66. Private bus companies are such as Phet Tour, Tel: 0 2936 3230 and Thin Siam Tour, Tel: 0 2936 0500.

Mac

Many thanks for your help.

Hi,

I'm due to fly in to Bangkok on Sunday 28th Sept. I need advise as to how to catch a bus from Bangkok to Lom Sak (nr Phetchabun).

Now i have done this journey before from pattaya. Therefore i need help as to which bus station do i go to in Bangkok and what time do they leave Bangkok.

if anyone can help, i will really appreciate it.

Hi,

I'm due to fly in to Bangkok on Sunday 28th Sept. I need advise as to how to catch a bus from Bangkok to Lom Sak (nr Phetchabun).

Now i have done this journey before from pattaya. Therefore i need help as to which bus station do i go to in Bangkok and what time do they leave Bangkok.

if anyone can help, i will really appreciate it.

Arran