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    Connection speeds to international websites since Coup

    in IT and Computers

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    It would probably help if you could detail which speedtest services you used/are using? Which ISP? Which streaming services, etc.?

    More and more people are turning to the internet for both news, and for streaming services, so it might not be unexpected to see some degradation in throughput, ping, jitter, etc.?

    I imagine it might get worse when the World Cup begins?

    I personally haven't noticed any significant degradation, but I do not do daily speedtests so cannot vouch for any changes.

    We support a number of internet access customers and there have been no complaints specifically about throughput.

    I used to use BBC diagnostics to check internet speed but since this is no longer available I am using speedtest.net

    ISP is Banglamung cable.

    Connections to Bangkok look ok but those to Europe look slow

    At this stage I cannot tell if my problem is IPTV or internet connection as previously I always used BBC diagnostics as a good test of internet speed - hence thought I would see if others were experiencing similar problems

    Connection speeds to international websites since Coup

    in IT and Computers

    Posted

    Over the past two weeks - since the Coup - I have noticed a significant deterioration in connection speeds.

    Previously I was able to obtain >3MB internationally and 20MB to Bkk from my local internet provider on the Dark Side, Pattaya.

    In the last 2 weeks the international connection has dropped to 300-400kb which (somewhat annoyingly) is preventing me from watching my internet TV.

    Am I alone in this experience and the timing of when it occurred is just coincidence - or have others notice a similar drop in speeds?

    Firey/Spicy Ginger Beer

    in Western Food in Thailand

    Posted

    Anybody seen this in Thailand recently? I found a few cans in Villa around 12 months ago but never seen them since. (Not ginger ale but cloudy ginger beer)

    Recently resorted to putting a couple of bottles in my luggage on last trip to satisfy my craving in the short term but need a longer term sourcing solution!

    Tailor Made Shirts and Trousers in BKK

    in Bangkok

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    I have tried a few tailors on Sukhumvit in past few years and also tried a Thai tailor in the Sala Daeng area

    For past 3-4 years I have had all my shirts, trousers and suits made at Majestic Tailors close by Landmark hotel and Rajawongse. Initially I got them to copy items but the stuff they have made to measure has been good too. I felt they had better choice of materials than Rajawongse.

    Don't let the main man's sweet talking put you off...."Oooo suits you sir, suits you". Do these guys ever tell a customer they don't look a million dollars in their creations?!

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    Effect of Bkk Shutdown here in Pattaya

    in Pattaya

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    I think the impact will be minimal here. If you have a hotel, condo, or need to conduct business in the protest area that is another story. The warehouses and industrial areas are outside the "war" zone so I don't think we will see shortages of necessities.

    A decent post thanks but I must say that how do you know where the warehouses are please?

    Remember just recently during the floods you couldn't even get a bag of chrisps from 7-11 and even water and colas was running out in the supermarkets. Even ciggarrates were hard to get many brands.

    I don't know where Fascino's warehouse is or many others but I can only hope you are right.

    The big companies in chonburi, leamchabang, rayong etc are telling the workers to keep cash on hand because in case of an evacuation they will need to pay their own way to the pick-up points and that all ATM's could be down.

    As someone here said already better to be safe then sound.

    Off to stock up at Fascino now.

    Key difference with the floods was that many of the warehouses and factories were located in flooded areas themselves, but outside central Bangkok

    TV is a great resource but it does amaze me how much junk gets posted in response to what was a good initial question. Are there really so many Internet trolls lurking with nothing better to do?!?

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    New Year visitors

    in Plants, Pets & Vets in Thailand

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    Just found a least 3 of these babies popping their heads out from under a garden wall near the house for NewYear and then stumbling over a garden step in the sunshine

    Seem relatively tame.

    Any tips on best course of action?

    Happy to share homes but Would prefer they didn't chew my garden light cables which are not far away

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    What is it about the Fortuner...

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

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    But other than looks, extra performance isn't what I'm looking for in Thailand. Comfort, reasonable safety, big enough to be seen by at least some of the clueless people using Thai roads and hopefully to intimidate a few into not doing something stupid, being able to see over cars to spot the next crazy thing that's going to happen, ride through potholes and flash floods.... well you've heard it all before...

    Very true and I've owned both the CRV and the Vigo, Vigo/Fortuner doesn't begin to compare to CRV.

    Yup. Crv beats fortuner every time. If only Honda had a diesel.

    I had the top spec CRV diesel model in France, bought it when the new one came out in 2005. I liked it... but it's one of those cars that doesn't really know what it wants to be. A bit cramped for space, and not exactly spectacular to drive. Hired a bottom of range CRV in Chiang Mai once, thought it was very poor to drive, even a bit sluggish. Have preferred to drive the Pajero or MU-7 each time I've done long trips in Thailand. Don't see the point in throwing yourself around the bends here, when there's a cartload of durian trying to overtake a truck heading your way just around the corner.

    The Honda CRV is in a different class of SUV. It's a smaller 5-seater on a car platform. Your driving experience in one of those mimics mine exactly! The 2.0L is woefully underpowered.

    It looks as though you're ready to join the club: The only question remains is what is your color preference?!

    Loved fortuner since I first saw one back in 2004-5 and didnt know what it was. Took me a couple of wks to find out. See one every couple of secs now!

    I have owned 2 in past 8 years and have had a sportivo for last 4 yrs

    Likes:

    - Visibility: high enough to see past the idiot in front of you

    - size: Thai drivers less like to bully you by cutting in etc than if driving a saloon

    - spacious: can fit as many golf clubs, friends or family members as you like

    - economical: given its size great fuel consumption compared to the old gas guzzlers - especially on long runs

    - reliability: floods, potholes, highways, jams - handles the lot

    - looks: it just looks good

    Dislikes:

    - tan interior. Think they offer black as special edition now

    - rear seats. Folding into floor would be so much more elegant than hanging up. Still better than others though

    - stereo. Ditched it and upgraded to Bluetooth enabled option.

    - built in sat nav. Way overpriced

    - offroad. Handles it well but not especially comfortable

    Alternatives in my eyes:

    CRV - not an SUV it's a hybrid. Get a Camry or accord

    Pajero - too tall and slim. Looks like it will fall over

    Isuzu - ugly

    Chevy - copied fortuner's looks but failed. Limited service options

    Ford - still making SUV based on 80s styling. If they would release an update based on looks of the Ranger pickup, then I might reconsider my options next time!

    AIS bpl app for mobile

    in Football forum

    Posted

    Running it on IPAD. Very impressed although the one time passwords are a bit of a pain

    Thank you AIS for something positive out of the True vs CTH debacle.

    Any prospect of getting the international preview, HT and post match analysis rather than getting Thailand's equivalent of the Two Ronnies?

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