saintofsilence

How secure are public computers inThailand ?

Are keyloggers installed and is there a program to detect them that will run on a thumb drive.

My concern is security for internet banking, and one has a higher level of security with a

one time token.

One asks this question as it may not be feasable of practicable to run ones own

computer (laptop) as one does not have an internet connection when visiting Thailand.

Perhaps a pre paid dial up internet package may be the answer

Or WiFi, but here again there are serious security problems.

There are definetley keyloggers in internet shops I had my bank details taken a couple of years and my account was accessed.

The safest way I have found is to use my own laptop with norton 360 installed , I use wireless and also I connect my laptop through my phone on AiS

If you have problems like that now it means you cannot trust your wife. Why would you buy a house in her name if she does things like that.

You must have more money than sense.

Any Jobs going at these Girls schools I would like to be hired as a chair

It is quite easy to do this on your own I did last year , Two days is probably better than 1, there are plenty of travel agents in Kanchanuburri if you need one.

When you get to hel_l Fire Pass you can hire a cd player with headphones it is a guide while your walking down the pass explaining different points.

Buses go past the pass regularly .

Anyway don't be to worried about getting about on your own its quite easy.

If you are not overly keen on marriage , this looks like a recipe for disaster, You need more than a prenup mate.

I for one think the uniforms are in extremely bad taste , they could at least all wear the same colour shoes.

One day i was having some birds nest soup and noticed a couple of crabs swimming around so I decided to give the little bastards a miss

Letting the little head control the big head will get you in trouble.

Mrs Palmer would be a safer alternative for you .

send polly a cracker but don't forget to light it before you insert it

The just reading about this machine sends off signals to me there is water rolling out my eyes

I hope the OP does not live in a rural area. If he does then he will experience first hand the quality of Thai internet service. Even in the cities you pay an outrageous fee for decent international bandwidth, when it's even available.

Not unless Phrom Pong is now located in a rural area

"We're trying to subscribe to True cable and internet in our condo in Phrom Pong."

Horny Goat Weed ? That must be what my dogs been eating

Sorry to hear you was scammed , but if you are an electronics engineer why didn't your family consult you before spending so much money.

It looks like some one else is to blame also.

Your missing the point you would not be asked unless your wife or friends had criminal records .

Also I don't beleive the agents would take there client to the Special Branch , I have never used an agent but I spoke to one once and it was my understanding that you left everything up to them.

Anyway I feel the way the system is set up now and it seems that people are paying bribes to the Special Branch that these officers won't change and the unfortunate applicant have two options pay the requested money or stand in line and wait their turn which could be a long time .

Most applicants want there applications processed in the shortest time possible and running it up the flag pole wont do that.

You must know yourself everyday corruption rears it ugly head in thailand and many times in high up places .

Makes it hard for honest people like all of us.

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If the inmates wanted to use the Internet the Gaurds have the back door option

A know of a person who was put in jail for some petty criminal activity. He was just being detained, but he used to call another friend about 3-4 times a week. We asked him how he got access to a phone. Seems that if you gave one of the officers a blow job, you got to make a phone call.

I am sure this isn't unique to Thailand.

3-4 times a week?....Wow...he must have really really wanted to speak to his 'friend'.

They were possibly std calls

My suggestion in this case to the OP is get an agent to submit the application as I don't think they are subject to the same treatment.

Make sure you get quotes from different agents first.

I'll grant you that it "might" be a very long and slow process and they "might" be told that there are thousands of applicants in front of hers. They "might" save 30K baht and get the certicate to at least see what it says and then decide if it will be a problem. They "might" get a different and more honest (or cheaper) Special Branch Officer if the reapply. They "might" have nothing to worry about. But, they will never know if they roll over on their back and throw their legs into the air, by paying the bribe, committing fraud, and committing a crime.

The Special Branch RTP must have some honest officers who could be complained to if the paperwork gets "lost". Another, option is to take a witness (be it a friend, lawyer, or reporter) to observe the "transaction" if they decide to risk paying the bribe. It may not be easy, but it is honest and the right thing to do.

I am not telling them what they should do and I definetly don't support the Special Branch Officer for wanting a 30k bribe , but I am sure that this is not a one off and is wide spread and it probably would be hard to find an honest officer , what are you going to do interview them and ask them if they are corrupt ?.

This is just another example of corruption in thailand and clearing police records for a bribe surely is a big security issue for other countrys.

I bet there are thousands of applicants that have paid this money and got visas with much worst crimes than just playing cards.

This is the main US State Department webpage. http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/ineligib...ities_1364.html.

Having just recently gotten the police certificate for my wife the certificate is simple, It states that "Name and ID info is a berson with no behavior endangering the peace and order or the security of the state and then signed by the police".

I would go ahead and get it without the bribe to see exactly what it says. It is mailed to you or your wife. See if the charge or more importantly a conviction is even listed. The mentioning of the gambling incident could just be a scare tactic to get some loot. If the certificate includes the incident, you need to know exactly what is says anyway, and then decide if it will affect her visa application. If it only charged or alleged and not a conviction, I think that it would be overlooked. A 1200 baht fine is like a traffic ticket in my thinking.

I would be inclined to believe that the local police filed an incident report but probably no charges were filed, so she was not prosecuted, therefore not convicted. The Special Branch sees the report and an opportunity to collect from a walkng ATM.

Don't pay the bribe, get the certificate to see what it says then go from there. You can always backtrack and get another certificate by complying to the "request" later.

By doing this and not paying the bribe it will be a very long and slow process and the applicant has probably been told that there are thousands of applicants in front of hers.

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Talking to your self is ok , But if you start answering you own posts on thai visa thats a problem

I agree with you saint

Talking to your self is ok , But if you start answering you own posts on thai visa thats a problem

This is what you get most likely get with a thai wife not saying all of them but I have never been lucky enough to have one that doesn't do one or all of these things.

Temper Tantrums " like a 3 year old baby

knives threatening to kill themselves or cut their wrists.

Ringing the mother and crying and calling you every name in the book.

Regular threats of trying to get there name on all your property.

Screaming so everyone in the building can hear they never care who hears.

Money for mum , buffalo next doors neighbours cousins buffalo,

Walking out and not coming back for hours or days.

Getting advice from corrupt friends of how to rip you off more.

Enough for me thanks stuff them all , I will never be trapped by one of these people again now I do want I want when I want.

Its ok to talk to yourself just don't answer yourself back