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Is that so? I can think of a few types of "physical confrontations" that can work out just fine . . .

You could also contact TOQ. He had been renting out a room at the Yensabai Condo for an excellent price. TOQ, if you see this message, do you still rent out that room?

Not maybe . . . it's definitely. And it does not shorten the validity period. The visa will be valid for the full year beyond it's current expiration date, even if you renew months in advance. I'm certain of that because that's the way it worked with two friends who had to renew early.

If someone really goes to that extreme to win, I suppose there really isn't much we can do about it other than check for IP address similarities. However, the number of eligible posters so far and the writing styles are good evidence that nothing like that is going on. Don't forget, I read every one of the posts, word for word, every day. I think with my experience on message boards, by now it would have become glaringly obvious to me if someone was trying to pull a stunt like that. Writing styles, the words that are misspelled (I usually go in and correct misspellings on these posts), use of grammar, use of punctuation . . . all of those are dead giveaways when the same person is using multiple handles. So far there is nothing that arouses my suspicions. However, if you, or anyone else reading this post, has suspicions, then I would appreciate you alerting me and the other moderators to it and we'll do what we can to check. In a way I kind of hope someone really is posting with multiple handles to try to win the contest. Wouldn't he feel like a damned fool when someone else's name is drawn out of the "hat"?

The article says, "Industry observers said those who buy the phones with no tied-in monthly fee, will sign up with different networks." But nothing is said about which networks will provide service or when such service might be launched. Whatever companies intend to provide service better get with it soon or True Move will have a virtual windfall monopoly.

I'm happy for you. I'm also sad for you.

It is definitely an excellent movie and it's a true story.

All that's there is the schedule, so it belongs in this forum. People do read this forum too, you know . . .

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The following appears in THE NATION: _____ Test of Marketing as iPhone 3G Mobile Phones Make their Debut Published on January 19, 2009 True Move's iPhone 3G mobile phones, which made their debut last Friday, got an overwhelming welcome from businessmen to hi-so people but it remains to be seen if True Move can meet the sales target. True Move executives showed mixed feelings of happiness and anxiety when not only those pre-registered for the phones went to pick up the devices at the launch event in Siam Paragon's Royal Paragon Hall, but also shoppers in the mall, who rushed to register and wait for the phones. This prompted True Move's chief executive Supachai Chearavanont to hurry to check if the availability of the iPhone 3G at the event is enough to serve the unexpectedly long queue, of enthusiastic teenagers to businessmen. Tech geeks, who registered for the phones since last December could pick up the devices from last Friday until today. One woman in the queue said she picked up the phone for her sister. "My sister told me that someone had reserved the phone for her and wanted to give it to her as a birthday gift," she added. True Move even set up a gift- wrapping booth in the hall, in anticipation that many people would buy the devices as a present. A "Learn" room was also set up for those who had the phones to learn about iPhone 3G phone applications from True Move staff. One high-society woman said she could not wait any longer in the long queue and would call her housemaid to come and stand in her place. A businessman named Krit Jiramongkol, who said he is an Apple fan, was the first person in the queue. He arrived at the venue at 3.30pm on Friday, well ahead of the launch time of 8pm. The reward for being the first in the queue was he was given the iPhone 3G accessories by Supachai himself, including the T-shirt, which had the words 'I Got the First iPhone 3G by True Move'. The first group of people in the queue were welcomed by continuous applause from 500 True Move staff when they were led to their seats in the phone receiving area. "We studied the iPhone 3G launch ceremonies in many countries and applied them to our own style," said one True Move executive. But he was silent on the number of people pre-registered for the phones. A telecom industry source said True Move had committed with Apple to sell around 100,000 iPhone 3G mobile phones per year for three years but True Move executives declined to confirm the report. True Move was in talks with Apple for more than three months to become the authorised cellular service provider for the iPhone 3G in Thailand. True Move will start retailing the devices at its shops on February 16 and will initially spend Bt50 million on the phone-marketing campaign. Supachai said the company spent Bt20 million on developing the applications for the phones. True Move has offered several iPhone 3G mobile-phone packages - some are tied in with a monthly fee. Industry observers said those who buy the phones with no tied-in monthly fee, will sign up with different networks. But Supachai believes they would sign up with True Move for better mobile applications and after-sale services.

I can answer that one. There is a landfill east of the city. That's where it ends up when it doesn't end up in the neighbor's yard . . . Some of it gets recycled. Not by recycling centers, though. Some people make their living or supplement their living by "garbage picking." The literally go through people's garbage cans and take out anything they can sell. Empty plastic water bottles are quite popular with them. I make it a little more convenient for the local garbage pickers around my house. I pack up the empty plastic bottles in a separate garbage bag for them. If you have a broken piece of furniture or an old appliance you're trying to get rid of, just put it outside. It will probably be gone within an hour.

There is some English spoken in most branches of any bank throughout Thailand, even in rural areas. You shouldn't have any problems communicating your banking needs at any branch, anywhere in Thailand, even the mini branches located in many shopping centers. It's not a problem. In Bangkok, you'll find the best English spoken in areas frequented by farang. Receipts are given at all ATMs and you will also get a receipt when a bank teller hands you cash. If an ATM is out of receipt paper, the machine will give you the option of canceling the transaction or contuing without a receipt. Whenever you make a withdrawal from a bank teller, they want your passport and bank passbook. The teller will give you a receipt and will also update your bank book. Also, most bank branches will have a machine at which you can update your passbook yourself and a great many also have machines at which you can deposit cash into your account (or anyone else's account if they have an account at that bank).

Here's the link buckeroo2 wanted to post: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Tourism-Mini...-V-t235697.html

Yes.

Actually, they do . . . upon request.

I'll bite. What is the "OP"?

I'm not surprised. It is definitely best to get the re-entry permit at an immigration office prior to going to the airport under any circumstances. Even if that sign is only going to be there temporarily, there have been instances when people have gone to the airport only to find that the counter is closed or whoever is supposed to be staffing it isn't there.

Policies do vary from branch to branch. That's why I always recommend going to another branch if you don't like what you are being told at one branch. Quite often you get precisely the opposite answer at another branch. Like so much else in Thailand, sometimes even banking seems to be "just make up your own rules." I'm glad several of you are able to open Thai bank accounts without too much trouble. Again, some banks make it very simple and some are a major hassle. I advise anyone who visits Thailand regularly to open at least one Thai bank account and make sure to get online banking. That's especially advisable if you are even considering retirement in Thailand. The banking rules seem to change quite often. If you don't already have a Thai bank account, I strongly urge you to open one next time you're in Thailand. Don't wait! Open the account while you can and while it's still easy at some banks. Those rules can change any time. It used to be that any farang could open a bank account at any Thai bank even if you were only here on the 30-day privilege. Back then, all you needed was your passport and 500 baht. Now it's not quite so easy, but most banks that will allow you to open an account will still also allow you to open an account with a minimum of a 500 baht initial deposit. They also charge 200 to 300 baht for the Visa Electron Card, which is actually an ATM card with the Visa (sometimes MasterCard) logo. You can use that card in major shopping centers, grocery stores, restaurants, etc. You can even use it at ATMs in your home country or other countries you are visiting.

Why do I have a feeling that ain't all you like at Question Mark . . . ?

I have the same kind of service. Mine costs 600 baht per year. That's up from 450 baht per year. That price lasted nearly ten years before it was raised. Back in the USA it used to cost me about four times that much . . . per month! City water is a bargain here too. The most expensive monthly water bill I've ever received was 120 baht. Believe it or not, for reasons I don't understand, in my neighborhood the water has been absolutely free for the past six months. For a while I thought my water bill had to be wrong when the amount owed was showing as zero. I asked a Thai neighbor about it and he told me the water in my area is going to be free for at least six months. He had no idea why, but neither he nor I nor any of my neighbors are complaining.

I very rarely tip housekeeping staff if I am staying in a hotel only one or two nights. If I'm staying longer and I am satisfied with the job they're doing, that's when I start tipping.

If you are comfortable with that, fine with me. But I'm not comfortable with anything to do with money unless the one in complete control of it is me. I don't dispute that it is trouble free. I believe that. But trouble free or not, I prefer to pay my bills at the time I choose and I prefer it is I who keys in how much my account will be debited, not a computer and not another person. So, for the time being, I think I'll remain in the dark ages.

Considering how his name is pronounced, apparently Madoff 'made off' with more money than even Thaksin can dream about. I hope the courts are able to seize it all. That would be enough to finance the war in Iraq for at least two or three hours.

The part that bothers me the most is that no matter which side initiates the attacks, it's usually the poor and innocent who die, end up maimed, or otherwise have their lives ruined even further than it was a ruined life in the first place.