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TV usually found in armrest opposite the food tray or anchored to an arm that swings under seat (again bolted to the armrest).

Bruce, I mis-read something in the following quote that I interpreted as the poster saying it was a new place under less than a year. It's the whole just coming back from Hua Hin thing where my comprehension went off the rails. Sorry about that. My comment was questioning the poster on time (I'd been there several times and over a period longer than within the last year.)

TGAR Co just opened in Pattaya??? Are you guys sure about that???

Dude, TC: Rated best locals spot in all of SF--7 years running according to the Guardian. Good Call.

I just took a quick look and it's about 1200 from SFO to BKK on United and about 125 r/t SFO to LAS on Virgin America (VX). Another bonus is that VX arrives/departs from int'l terminal. The current frugal deal (no Star Alliance mileage accrual) Singapore SFO to HKG $882 r/t (I think $105 more to accrue miles) JetStar Asia HKG to BKK $128 (sing$) ($978 r/t with 2 week advance)

Can someone post a link to the article? PS: Is it possible that Royal Thai will just reacquire the airline like United recently did with TED resulting in no real change other than elimination of dual branding.

Just out of curiosity . . . How much does a similar condo cost in this complex? (for purchase)

Hi, I'm a member but a newbie to this forum. I'd like to know if it is possible to pin this partucular topic as it seems to me this would be of interest to interested newbies. This is something I'd certainly consider the next trip. I'm not a great golfer and I would like to join the outing on my next venture. Thanks and regards, -rb-

I just did a quick check on Singapore and found 1067 r/t leaving on the 15th and rtn on the 29th. Of course you would probably need to check if these fares include miles (star alliance) and restrictions. SFO-BKK and includes taxes and surcharges. Of course personal opinion is that saving a few bucks and losing the miles is illogical. 8448 SFO to SIN and another 500 from SIN to BKK each way.

swp a couple of things come to mind immediately 1) I hope you sued based on the events at the 1st hospital. Certainly some malpractice there somewhere 2) I hope you go to LOS and have a BLAST ! ! ! (perferably with $$$ from item 1)

This is probably not the right place for this kind of inquiry. Nevertheless, I have some questions for the expats who may run operations in APAC or have their own companies. Also any frequent travellers from western world on business trips working in manufacturing or operations arena. I seek to find a cheap plastics company for injection mold and production of a plastic product. This would be a 3rd party vendor relationship and I seek a reputable company. Ideally, this company would be in Sing, Taiwan, PI, Malaysia or Vietnam. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks

Thanks for this info. I learned two things: 1) The guy driving around Patts in a recent model Hemi Dodge Ram pick-up truck (American spec left hand drive) is either really stupid with his money or so loaded that he doesn't care about taxes and duty. I have no idea about the guy who owns the elephant sanctuary with the vintage 67 Camaro. (Bad paint but the inside looked clean) 2) Sell just about everything and use the cash. What I don't know is this? The last time I was in BKK, I saw a Volvo dealer. How much does it cost to sell the Jag and buy a new MBZ, Saab, Volvo or Alfa? I

I actually think you'll probably have more of a problem with a long term reltaionship with Thai staying at your place vs. the occasional night with bargirl and/or frequent nights with occasional bar girls. When in BKK, I've stayed at a friends condo and no problem with ST or LT. However my friend has relationships with TG for a set allowance and she moved in with him. It only gets interesting when he breaks up with them. The conflicts can be quite public and quite threatening. But if your plan is just to have "my friend u" types over, I don't think this is too much of an issue providing that y

I'm not too concerned about the IT group finding out. Once on board, I can say that I'm on vacation and working through it. Or that I'm doing some other work in Singapore and went to LOS for ___ period. What I am concerned about going into an interview and saying, "I want this position so I can live in LOS". I think it changes the dynamic of the interview process and perspective of the people doing the interviews. Hopefully it's simple after that.

Well I was using the 180 days as a part of the recent visa enforcement that as I understand it, requires someone entering the country as a tourist to only stay 90 days within any 180 day period. As such, I would need to leave LOS for 90 days after 90 days. (3 months in, 3 months out, then I can return for 90 days). As I understand it, this ruling is being enforced in a more stringent fashion post-Thaksin to eliminate/reduce the number of people doing 30 day visa run turnarounds and thereby staying in LOS indefinately. So, the maximum that I'm able to stay within any 180 period is 90 days. (Ass

Joe: As for your contact family watching their own TV, you'll need to have them get an additional TV box just for you and preferably one with the built in DVR. You'll definately want your own box. As for the bandwidth, I've seen the High Def Slingbox run over a wi-fi connection, so a good consistent web access "should" work. With that said, I'd probably get the highest speed DSL available in a residential unit and that may cost you a bit extra. (The latter part being a reference to Vidman's comments.) I don't know how residential service works in LOS. Where I live, I can obtain at least 3

Thanks for all of your replies. The answers are similar to what I expected. As I look at it now, I will be a US employee based in the US in a virtual telecommute assignment. As such, I would assume that I would only pay US taxes (and I'd "move" to a state that does not have state income tax, like NV). For the visa, I'm pretty sure that I'd need to do the 60 visa with 30 day extension. From the looks of it, USA does not have a one year tourist visa unless you're over 50. Based on this, I would assume that if I actually go through with this, I'd work in LOS for 90 days, go "somewhere" (US, S

Joe, I read the entire post. As I understand it, user . . . Lives in LOS. Wants to watch sports package (either UK or US) not normally available through normal cable/satellite in LOS. I know a few people that currently living in LOS and/or Singapore who have basically decided to pay cable or Dish at "home" (home of origin = US, UK, etc.). Typically this is in the form of a family member with a slingbox attached. Simple case: Retiree in LOS attaches slingbox at home of son in USA (let's say Chicago). Son attaches slingbox to a TV in Chicago along with a DVR. In turn, Retiree in LO

Hi, I have a question for ex-pats from USA. I have been interviewing for a job and I've been given a couple of options. One that allows me to continue with upward progression in current career path that requires a relocation to Florida. In our conversation I was also offered an opportunity that allows me to telelcommute 100% of the time. In other words, I will work from home. I just need Skype phone, a PC and broadband. While instead of furthering my career with promotions, the latter job is primarily relgated to client support. The salary will probably drop in half to around $50-60k USD.

What you really need is a Slingbox. This allows you to watch your local TV from home in LOS. Basically, you just need to pay for cable/satellite service for friend family in US and have them attach the sling box and a separate DVR for you in US. You then access your slingbox over the internet (preferably with your PC attached to your TV in LOS). However, you can attached to a laptop and view anywhere. US details: us.slingmedia.com/ UK details: uk.slingmedia.com/

Got it. Thanks

OK, I'm looking in my controls and it indicates both an avatar and something else called a personal picture or personal photo? What's the difference?

If you're going for American style BBQ, I'd go with American Rib or Tequila Reef. The use 'dry rub' on the ribs.