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Ok Thanks! Called the UNI coz Im late to send application for this fall, hopefully I can still apply there. There was no1 working who speaks english so they told me to call back tomorrow.

And sensasian, do u know if u can play on Ongame? If u can ipoker n PS I think u can tho.

not sure, but ENET also works for me.

everest is the only site that said i couldnt play on and i think it's cuz they're HQ'd in TW.

u could probably email ongame and ask them.

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07-04-2011 , 11:42 AM

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Aceuphisleev

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Originally Posted by aintnobodyrilla

Hey Ace,

do you know what else is required from HSBC to open an account in Taiwan other than the 500,000NT? Like do you need the money with proof residency and work or school? Thanks for the info!

I used my ARC (Alien Resident Card, obtained through my job), which is proof of both work and residency. I think you can do it with less but not sure.

Also, regarding sending money back to a bank in the states, this is a pretty easy process but will probably cost you another $20 between the small fee charged by the Taiwanese bank and the larger one most likely charged by your American bank.

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07-05-2011 , 11:41 PM

#503

HsinYi

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Originally Posted by Spiili

Oh and can you play on Euro sites from Taiwan?

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Originally Posted by sensAsian

i play on ipoker and PS in taiwan if that helps.

Betfair, Virgin, Sun Poker, William Hill, Betfred, Paradise all are playable in Taiwan

Party Poker is not.

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07-06-2011 , 03:39 AM

#504

aintnobodyrilla

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Originally Posted by Aceuphisleev

thanks ace. i appreciate it. so lastly, could anyone confirm that ALL BANKS in taiwan require proof of either work/school to open an account?

and also has anyone had experience opening a HSBC bank in the states and using it to cash out in Taiwan?

Thanks so much.

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07-13-2011 , 08:06 AM

#505

sc0tty

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Sitting here debating whether I want to go to Carnegies tonight (Wednesday).. I have searched the forum and google about Ladies night.. I hear its a lot of older ladies, but then some young ones. I am 22, should I go to it? I have completely nothing to do right now and I'm debating to go there or Luxys.. Any help? Any1 want to go?

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07-13-2011 , 02:02 PM

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jrfrank08

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Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 47

^22? Luxy hands down. Carnegies is a an expat bar for older dudes and older xiaojies. It is also ladies night at Luxy and just about every other major bar/club in the city. Pro tip: Just go to Room 18

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07-14-2011 , 02:03 AM

#507

sc0tty

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Originally Posted by jrfrank08

Haha, yeah I didn't end up going last night.. In another forum they told me the same thing. I went to room18 last week and had a blast and picked up a 28 yr old

.. Going back Saturday with the friends I met. I'm down to go some where new tonight, probably Luxys.

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08-01-2011 , 02:19 PM

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egordo877

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sensasian and aceuphisleev,
Thanks for the info. I went to my bank last Friday, paid around a $30 fee, and got the money sent to my USA bank account this Monday. You guys were right this was pretty simple.

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08-01-2011 , 02:35 PM

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sensAsian

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30nt or 30usd??

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08-01-2011 , 03:48 PM

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egordo877

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usd

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08-02-2011 , 12:51 AM

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sensAsian

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i havent done it in awhile but that sounds really high.

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08-02-2011 , 04:26 PM

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BT2

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what is the internet like outside of Taipei? in places like Taichung, Kaoshiung, and Tainan...

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08-03-2011 , 12:41 AM

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egordo877

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Originally Posted by sensAsian

i havent done it in awhile but that sounds really high.

Yeah I got charged on the other end too. :/ I suppose some banks are just better for that stuff than others.

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08-03-2011 , 01:18 AM

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sensAsian

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Originally Posted by BT2

what is the internet like outside of Taipei? in places like Taichung, Kaoshiung, and Tainan...

KHH is good. i got 10MB. i heard u can get up to 50MB

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08-03-2011 , 12:32 PM

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663366

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What is the short-term-stay accommodation like in Taipei.. I'm referring to serviced apartments, hotels that allow stay up to say a month or two, etc etc? Any recommendations or websites I can look at? I don't want to sign a lease so probably not through a leasing/rental agency.

Also any nice areas along the MRT line of Danshui that is between Taipei central and Danshui where there's plenty of food, some nightlife, safe, etc?

How about mobile broadband options in Taiwan, what are the best options for prepaid USB modem or similar... how much, how reliable the connection, etc?

Thank you.

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08-07-2011 , 09:33 AM

#516

jonafern

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besides tealit.com, are there any other websites that you guys recommend for short-term stay apartments (2-4 weeks) in Taipei?

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08-08-2011 , 09:31 AM

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sensAsian

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cragslist??

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08-13-2011 , 05:54 AM

#518

663366

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Questions:

1) What are the prices of electronics(digital cameras, laptops, unlocked mobile phones) like in Taipei, compared to say Fry's or Amazon.com in America?

2) Is there free software one can download to allow pinyin input(ie typing in English letters and have chinese words come out) for a western laptop(ie not Chinese-character-based)? This is because it's hard sometimes to get results by googling something in Taipei/Taiwan using english words... would be nice to use the chinese words but I can't input... enlighten me if there is an easier way..

Thank you

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08-13-2011 , 09:36 AM

#519

sensAsian

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Originally Posted by 663366

1. I can't say for TPE, but KHH is exactly the same.

2. yes, my friends know, but i dont know. im sure u can google it.

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08-17-2011 , 05:52 AM

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663366

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What is the best way to get from Taoyuan airport to Taipei downtown, say close to some hotel near Zhongxiao Fuxing? Is there an airport bus and does it just stop at central Taipei MRT or..?

Also if my flight gets in at just past midnight, is it best to catch airport bus into town and try check into hotel or would I be better off just wait at airport till say 5am then go to Taipei... do hotels allow early check-in's at say around 7-8am? This way I get to save a night's hotel...

Thanks

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08-17-2011 , 11:13 AM

#521

Aceuphisleev

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There is a bus that runs from the airport to Taipei Main Station, but it might not run at midnight. The bus I take from Taoyuan to Taipei stops running at 10:00, but maybe it is different for the airport...not sure. If you can catch a bus to the Main Station, you can take the MRT as long as it is before midnight or after 6am, or you can take a pretty cheap taxi ride to Zhongxiao Fuxing any time of day.

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08-18-2011 , 10:58 AM

#522

Spiili

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Hey!

I am moving to study in Taipei in the end of this month. Any advice what is the cheapest airline to fly from Bangkok to Taipei?

Thx

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08-18-2011 , 03:09 PM

#523

Spiili

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Originally Posted by Spiili

Hey!

I am moving to study in Taipei in the end of this month. Any advice what is the cheapest airline to fly from Bangkok to Taipei?

Thx

NVM, Booked for 180 euros by KLM already.

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08-30-2011 , 08:58 PM

#524

alkim416

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Can someone tell me what's up with the nightlife on the weekends? Do the clubs still pop off?

I'm thinking of making a short stop over in taipei and wanted to know if it would be worth mid-week.

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09-04-2011 , 12:52 AM

#525

Stan Loh

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If anybody wants to take over my lease for my 1 bed room do let me know via PM. I might be leaving. You won't have to pay agent fees and there's just about 8 months to go then you would be free to leave whenever and get your full deposit back. It's 42k NT a month, centrally located, full furnished with internet.

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