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lomatopo
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New series: Silicon Valley. http://www.mercurynews.com/entertainment/ci_25509506/hbos-silicon-valley-grade-pilot-episode
I've read a couple of reviews of this series, it sounds interesting...
http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/television/2014/03/31/140331crte_television_nussbaum scroll down for review, first part is about The Americans on FX
The first ep. of Turn, on AMC, about the Revolutionary War Culper spy ring, was OK.
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What is the name of that package/plan please - the most I can find on True is 899 Baht (3GB) ?
I think TrueMove H have a Net 899/ 5 GB plan for both pre- and post-paid.
In the recent past they had 999/7 GB and a Jumbo 10 GB plan for 1,699 baht; that may or may not still be available? Think these were (are) post-paid only.
Best to check in person with operators here as promotions are always changing; I was in a DTAC shop today and counted 52 different, current "promotions".
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In fact:
TL-W741ND: PCs/laptops AND my Android phone have internet access via WiFi connection.
TD-W8968: all devices have WiFi connection but the Android phone has not internet access.
If you "open up" your WiFi, that is, remove any security protocols however briefly, can you connect your Android devices?
Maybe an encryption (automatic: TKIP vs. TKIP + AES) issue?
Do you have the most current firmware (131226)?
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I have a new DTAC/Tri-NET SIM, with IR enabled, it has worked for me in Singapore, China, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, U.S. over the past few months.
That DTAC SIM services app. is not yet available for Android 4.4 - I think it works with 4.2 and older?, but I have not needed it to roam internationally. Further, contacts at DTAC told me that I did not need this app., to modify searching. And, I was told that roaming agreements are being updated for the DTN MCC/MNC of 520-05.
Net, net, I doubt the OP will have any issues if he decides to go with TrueMove H or DTAC, re: roaming in Singapore. It is easy to build up validity now with TrueMove H via multiple top-ups, and with DTAC via the Day-Giveaway promotion. Not sure about AIS extended validity although they have had a Mao-Mao promotion, which added 30 days, for 30 baht, and it included some voice minutes as well.
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I was in Singapore a few months ago, I have a DTAC Tri-NET SIM with IR enabled - I enabled it using the web-based e-Servies platform at the time, it roamed fine, on M1. I received SMSes from DTAC "welcoming" me to Singapore, and detailing the services and prices, just as I have in many, many, many other countries. I sent one standard SMS, received ~ 5 SMSes. I did not attempt to make/receive any voice calls.
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I asked my doctor (Bumrungrad, 6 month check-up) yesterday about the shingles vaccine and he told me that it remains unapproved and unavailable here, but that there is a lot of interest in it here. He was not aware of any near-term plans for it to be approved or made available in Thailand.
I was wrong in my previous post on pricing in the U.S., I had said $80 - $100 based on info, from my brother-in-law who is a physician, but I misunderstood. The manufacturer's price is $150, while many retail pharmacies charge $180 - $200. He confirmed the minimum age of 60 for this vaccine, but I have no clue how stringent various clinics, doctors and pharmacies might be.
Again, Aciclovir, if taken at the first sign, can greatly reduce the impacts of a shingles episode. My doctor recommended keeping some on hand, which I do. It is available here over the counter as Virogon.
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I guess it might help if you could share any details re: your requirements and budget?
http://truemoveh.truecorp.co.th/3g/toppings/iplay/entry/654
I'd almost always recommend a volume-based, unlimited package, but without an understanding of your requirements this may not be applicable.
FWIW, a new SIM, form any of the major operators, runs ~ 49 baht - just in case your current SIM expires.
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FWIW, that rip has English and Thai subs, sorry I missed that.
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On my Thai tracker there are dozens of rips of all kinds: 1080P/DTS, HDTV, hard codes, VOBs, DVD ISOs.
FWIW, S04E01 did just get posted a few hours ago: Game of Thrones Season 4 Episode 1 "Two Swords" Soundtrack[EN]-Subtitle[EN,TH]
I'll take a look at it.
edited to add: Looks awesome, 720p, hard-coded Thai subs - not sure how good they are - looks the same as U.S. version (fast scan).
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I have no experience with HBO Thailand/Asia editing of shows, but the first three seasons on Thai trackers are original, unedited with (I am informed) decent Thai subs. I am not sure if these came from broadcast rips or DVDs.
I'll try to remember to scan S04E01 when it is broadcast next week to see how it compares with U.S. domestic version (which I have but have not yet watched).
There are Eng and Thai subs for Game of Thrones on www.subscene.com.Subs for S04E01 are already there.
I'm guessing those are English subs?
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It looks like Season 4 premiers here on HBO/Thailand on Sunday, April 13, 2014, with (presumably Thai subs), so expect local trackers to have it within a day or two?
Again, many Thai trackers have the first three seasons, with real/honest/original/good Thai subs (from the broadcast or DVD).
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The Asus RT-N16 is generally recognized as one of the better "consumer-grade" VPN routers; it has a decent amount of RAM, Flash and session support.
It can run VPN natively with the most current Asus firmware, or it can be flashed with any/most of the 3rd-party firmwares.
http://www.asus.com/Networking/RTN16/
http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Asus_RT-N16
This unit is relatively inexpensive in the U.S., ~ $80 (recently on Newegg with another $10 rebate), but it can be a bit more pricey here; ~ 3,000 - 3,500 baht, as well as challenging to source.
As many devices do not support VPN, smart TVs for example, having a VPN router is the way to go. Note that some VPN service providers also limit end-points to two simultaneous devices, so a VPN router provides connectivity to many, many devices.
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What is the WiFi channel setting in the router? If "Auto", then try setting it to 1 and to 11. Also, what is the channel width setting?
This is a good point. You can use an Android WiFi Analyzer to get a feel for the APs in your area and the channels they are using. In some urban areas we see dozens of APs and there can be a lot of "conflict". We try to pick a static channel (3, 4, 8, 9) which is under-utilized, personally we avoid channels 1 and 11.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farproc.wifi.analyzer
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I doubt you'd be able to get any type of decent fixed-line broadband without satisfying a minimum 12 month contract/commitment; we support many, many customers and we've always had to buy out the remaining contract if we terminated early. That said, some have reported success here, but the details have always been scant. Even AIS AirNET (PtP Wireless BB, not 3G) requires a 12 month contract.
Can you "see" any WiFi AP's nearby, if so and they appear to be from paid service providers, then buy a pre-paid service from them. As mentioned, AIS and TrueMove H may be options for both 3G and WiFi, they really have the best/most affiliated (3BB and True WiFi respectively) WiFi plans. Most higher tier (399 - 899; 1 - 5 GB) mobile data plans from TrueMove H and AIS come with unlimited WiFi.
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At the time of the initial conflagration there were some comments, official/semi-official, that fires of this type can burn for weeks, months and longer.
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DTAC has both StarHub and M1 as IR partners in Singapore.
You can review any country here: http://www.dtac.co.th/en/prepaid/services/roaming/rates.html
Click on "Details" for the services and frequencies supported.
You can enable/disable IR (Happy Go Inter) with DTAC via: their mobile app. web-based e-Services, *118# send, call center 1678, email: [email protected] , stopping by a DTAC shop etc.
The reason the phone specs are important is because, ideally, a 3G 850/2100 MHz compatible phone still gives the most flexibility here, re: DTAC and TrueMove H/CAT. I wouldn't recommend TrueMove H, for example, if you handset did not support 3G/850.
Re: weekly, unlimited, volume-based mobile data plans, the DTAC 199 plan has a FuP of 64 Kbps, while the AIS 249 plan has a FuP of 128 Kbps, in case that might make a difference.
TrueMove H also has a 7 day plan for 249 baht, FuP is 128 Kbps.
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Sounds like an issue with your phone/OS?
Turn off, remove battery and SIM, re-install battery and SIM, restart the phone.
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Can you ask someone in Thailand to add value to your number for you?
A top-up may recover the number but if it is in the MNP process who knows what may happen.
Maybe waiting a few days, or until you return, is the best option?
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Once you have a DTAC SIM for ~ 90 days, you may be able to use the Day Giveaway procedure to purchase increased validity.
DTAC have a Tourist SIM, the 299 baht version may be of interest?
http://www.dtac.co.th/en/prepaid/products/touristsim.html
Otherwise simply purchase any DTAC/Tri-NET/Happy SIM for as little as 49 baht, add value, then subscribe to a volume-based, unlimited daily, weekly or monthly mobile data plan.
http://www.dtac.co.th/en/prepaid/products/Happy-internet-package.html
I had to manually enable IR with AIS, TrueMove and DTAC. This can be done quite easily using the various means previously covered. The Android app. may be the simplest?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=th.co.crie.tron2.android
Yes the AIS plan is 249 for 7 days, while the DTAC plan is 199 for 7 days; I sort of assumed you wanted to keep your AIS SIM?
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It doesn't look like you use your phone very much - I don't very much app. usage.
Seems like you could get by just charging it every night?
I guess if you were mobile all day, talking a lot, using the phone for business apps./work/internet, this battery case - which gets good reviews, even though someone says it doubles the size of the phone! - would make sense.
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What is the exact make and model of your phone? This is very important information to share.
You can port numbers from one provider to another here, if you want to keep a number, so you could take your number from AIS/One-2-Call to TrueMove H, if you wanted.
You can change the number at your bank, although you have to do this in person - very simple to do.
I am fairly certain AIS/One-2-Call, DTAC and TrueMove H have IR partners in Singapore, but your phone would need to support the requisite frequency, and you'd have to have IR enabled.
There are many, many, many, many options for managing top-ups and validity.
Every service provider, SIM, plan, promotion has different "rules" re: top-ups and validity.
I'm totally confused as to what SIMs you have, and what SIMs you want to keep.
I'm sort of guessing here that you currently have at least an AIS/One-2-Call SIM with a number you want to keep, and you can manage the top-up validity even if it has a maximum of 60 days. So what issues are you having, exactly?
I guess I would go to an AIS/TWZ shop and...
port your AIS/One-2-Call SIM/number to the new AIS/AWN/One-2-Call 2100 MHz subsidiary
add value
inquire about top-up and validity options - my sense is that you may be limited to 60 days validity maximum, unless they offer you some method to pay for extended validity
re-enable IR http://www.ais.co.th/roaming/en/index.aspx
subscribe to a daily, weekly or monthly volume-based, unlimited 3G plan - these types of plans insure that you do not pay for any over-use; some of these plans may auto-renew so be sure to cancel them if you leave Thailand.
http://www.ais.co.th/3g/en/package.aspx?id=4&type=mobile_package#tips
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Thai trackers have the previous three seasons, presumably from DVDs, so Thai, and even English subs (OCR/SRT).
Not sure how you'll get on with the S04E01 on-wards without waiting a bit? Not sure when it may be shown here on HBO, hence with Thai subs? Or where you can get English subs as the show is of course broadcast with an English soundtrack.
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It's pretty easy to get air-side on the domestic side (albeit at SBIA/BKK, but I doubt DMK/HDY is much more secure). People staffing the entry/WTMD have never asked me for an ID and I just flash my boarding card, which can be printed out at home via on-line check-in.
But the gate reader should have flagged this pax - but maybe they don't use one and just hand-collect the boarding cards?
A recent incident in the U.S.:
Runaway Minneapolis boy, 9, hops flight to Las Vegas without ticket
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/23622074/boy-boards-plane-at-minn-airport-without-ticket
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according to the Bangkok Post ( 07/04/14), the express service from Phaya Thai will stop from TODAY for ONE YEAR ( for overhaul). City Line to run as normal.
Correct, could be longer though as the repairs can take one - two months for each train. Hopefully the trains waiting for repairs can last that long (worn wheel bearings and brakes, among other issues).
Express to Makkasan continues with 60 minute headways.
Official notice, and new schedules are available here on the Thai version:
optimal settings for true zyxel router in bridge mode
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Posted · Edited by lomatopo
My guesses are that they've actually not yet re-provisioned your line/service from the old service of 512 to the new service of 1 Mbps, or your line is not currently capable (distance, bridge/tap, etc.) of supporting rates upstream of greater than 512 Kbps.
A "bridge" (layer 2) is a "bridge, so only "filters" or "forwards", which the Zyxel unit should be able to accomplish at rates greater than your WAN uplink.