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10-02-2011 , 03:02 AM

#21526

striiing

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 4,402

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Originally Posted by tme03

www.sitaraplace.com

A few 2p2ers have stayed here before

Any gyms/fitness centres close by....other than the go-go bars

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10-02-2011 , 05:52 AM

#21527

AJackson

old hand

Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,905

3BB Premier in CM is the nuts. No disconnects, fast enough to video coaching almost always.

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10-02-2011 , 07:06 AM

#21528

Hoopman20

veteran

Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,366

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Originally Posted by AJackson

3BB Premier in CM is the nuts. No disconnects, fast enough to video coaching almost always.

I wish the internet was that good everywhere in Phuket as well but it's not :-( No worries, after 6 months of crappy internet we are moving to a place that can install a supposedly awesome (from talking with the neighbors) fiber optic for us with an awesome back up line as well. I think anyone coming to Thailand should research the house or the exact area they are moving to. I don't think we would have moved into this place if we had known there were places close by with far better internet options.

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10-02-2011 , 08:51 PM

#21529

Bluffage

centurion

Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 137

Hello,
I am thinking of relocating to Thailand to play online poker, however, I'm not sure if it is actually legal to play there. There seems to be mixed threads and posts about the legality. Is there anyone currently living in Thailand that plays for a living or does anyone have any information on this? Much appreciated, thank you!

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10-02-2011 , 09:20 PM

#21530

Vucking Vish

banned

Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,018

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Originally Posted by Bluffage

Fooking hell dude stop being lazy, read the threads PLEASE!!!!!

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10-02-2011 , 09:22 PM

#21531

AceCR9

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,357

Quote:

Originally Posted by subandi

best provider for mobile internet in BKK?

I would like to buy a SIM card and use my smartphone as a modem for my laptop pretty much on arrival in BKK until I've found an appartment with internet,
then I want to use it as backup or if the place's internet sucks as main connection.

Since I don't know yet if I will use the mobile internet much past the first month or so I would obv prefer a prepaid plan, won't really use sms or voice much either.

In case I do decide to use the mobile internet as main connection is a monthly plan way better than prepaid?

as long as your staying in Suk, Rachada, Silom or other areas with 3g coverage then True is your best bet imo. you can get plan for 650b/mo with unlimited(or basically unlimited) 3g. I've tethered to my desktop and laptop and played using it before.

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10-02-2011 , 09:23 PM

#21532

AceCR9

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,357

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluffage

poker is definitely illegal in Thailand

so is prostitution

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10-03-2011 , 03:46 PM

#21533

richbrown360

Pooh-Bah

Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 4,571

Quote:

Originally Posted by AceCR9

poker is definitely illegal in Thailand

so is prostitution

and drink driving

driving with out helmets.

going through red lights.

all also very common and usually not followed up on. (unless you get unlucky and go though a helmet check points, if you quick just do u turn.)

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10-03-2011 , 03:48 PM

#21534

ChoicestHops

veteran

Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,995

How are American players fulfilling Pokerstars requirements for a utility bill, phone line, etc if they move into a poker house with roommates? It seems that the utility bills would already be under another person's name. Sorry if this is a stupid question.

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10-03-2011 , 04:14 PM

#21535

Pocket Watch

grinder

Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 455

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Originally Posted by ChoicestHops

Almost none of us have utility bills in our names. Most of us get a letter signed and stamped (some kind of notary) from our local bank branch manager saying we have an account, and verifying our address in english. Even if you obtain a utility bill with your name on it, it will be written in Thai. It's not a problem for your landlord to have a phone line installed if your house is not already equipped.

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10-03-2011 , 04:37 PM

#21536

djz

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Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,478

is the siatra place apartment in a decent location? as in, how far is it far from bars that close at 4 or 5am?

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10-04-2011 , 12:34 AM

#21537

Lessu

Thailand Guru

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,069

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Originally Posted by Pocket Watch

my cdma and true vision bills are in my name and in english but obviously it is much faster to go to the bank and get a letter

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10-04-2011 , 01:05 AM

#21538

alexpower

centurion

Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 122

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Originally Posted by djz

is the siatra place apartment in a decent location? as in, how far is it far from bars that close at 4 or 5am?

Sitara place looks nothing like the pictures. It pretty shabby in my opinion, and way over priced.

Its deep into the side streets so you need to walk at least 10 min to get to the MRT. This isnt a problem though because they offer a tuk tuk drop off for free during business hours and you can always grab a motorbike taxi for 10-20 baht.

Close enough to any night life in bkk, wont take more than 8-15 min taxi ride depending on traffic around 60 baht.

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10-04-2011 , 01:32 AM

#21539

Pocket Watch

grinder

Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 455

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lessu

my cdma and true vision bills are in my name and in english but obviously it is much faster to go to the bank and get a letter

Did you request them in english or did it just happen that way? Also I was under the impression that as of right now you could not get a CDMA stick under a foreign name.

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10-04-2011 , 04:34 AM

#21540

Lessu

Thailand Guru

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,069

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pocket Watch

Did you request them in english or did it just happen that way? Also I was under the impression that as of right now you could not get a CDMA stick under a foreign name.

they have always been like that. the central office requires work permit last i heard but the patong office is much friendlier. i opened one cdma in my name a year ago there without work permit

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10-04-2011 , 04:50 AM

#21541

mynameispalle

banned

Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 623

as i left finland for bangkok yesterday they told me that i needed to buy a ticket to some random place from thailand as i didnt have a visa. so i bought a cheap flight to laos thats leaving tomorrow, obv not gonna board it.
buuut they stapled this piece of paper on my passport, are they gonna fine me or something when i try to leave next month and they see the paper in my passport or something? sorry for what must be a noobish question but i didnt know i had to do this and am kinda lolwat right now

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10-04-2011 , 05:04 AM

#21542

eddymitchel

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,761

what does the stamp in your passport say ?

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10-04-2011 , 05:15 AM

#21543

goldenchild123

centurion

Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 121

How is the flooding in thailand im planning on being in koh samui in a week or so???
thanks for any info.

Also if i take my phone is it easy to get a pre paid thai sim card and what are the details to get 1, ta.

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10-04-2011 , 05:52 AM

#21544

Lessu

Thailand Guru

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,069

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Originally Posted by mynameispalle

that thing they stapled to your passport is most likely just the departure card which is stapled there for everyone anyway. just check the visa exemption stamp you got and it should say you are allowed to stay 30 days which you can do

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10-04-2011 , 07:31 AM

#21545

sharkbaitOHH

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 7,165

just landed in bangkok, could someone recommend me a hotel/place to stay

thanks

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10-04-2011 , 07:33 AM

#21546

Vucking Vish

banned

Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,018

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharkbaitOHH

just landed in bangkok, could someone recommend me a hotel/place to stay

thanks

LOL nice forward planning

Budget? Area?

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10-04-2011 , 09:07 AM

#21547

sharkbaitOHH

Carpal \'Tunnel

Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 7,165

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vucking Vish

LOL nice forward planning

Budget? Area?

fail fail, we're getting owned at the four points sheraton right now 4360/night

traveling with a fellow 2p2er but we would definitely like somewhere cheaper. we don't mind where it is as long as it's cheap and nearby some places we can go

first time in thailand, not really sure where to go

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10-04-2011 , 09:28 AM

#21548

Vucking Vish

banned

Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,018

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharkbaitOHH

WTF, never stay at any western hotels in Thailand they are a waste of money.

I'm not a Banger expert by any means, but I've stayed here the last couple of trip. Rooms 1500-2000 ish and close to all the degen nightlife.

http://thedawin.com/

Here's another ok one I have stayed at 1500ish

http://www.majesticsuites.com/accomodation.html

Good luck and do some research on prices of stuff or ask people you meet so you don't get newb scammed

If you ever looking for a hotel in Thailand www.agoda.com is alway a good site to book through and has good prices.

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10-04-2011 , 10:49 AM

#21549

OTL

old hand

Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,693

Oakwood on Sukhumvit 18 is nice for like 1800 baht/night. Nice, new rooms and good, cheap room service. It's on a quiet soi but close to the action. Only beat is you have to pay for internet.

If you wanna stay right in the middle of tourist action, check out the President Park on soi 11 for like 2400/night.

A friend highly recommended Ramada Encore on soi 10 which looks to be about 1500/night.