m_holmes

to finish last post... didn't have to take a bus to depart. flight qr 832 was only 1/3 full. never have seen this flight so empty before. Funny, I got an email from Qatar airline a few days before the flight offering a discount to upgrade to business class. glad I didn't take the offer. was seated by myself on emergency exit row and slept comfortably almost the entire flight. Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk

I'm at Doha airport now. it is certainly a work in progress. had to take the bus arriving from my plane. , don't know about departing yet. get to the transfer security check and of the 16 or so pairs of slave scanners, only 6 were actually manned. so called free Internet is spotty, but passible. it could be a good airport. at least the bars in the airport are open at 6am and that's where I am now. Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk

I hope this is true as I'm flying through there on July 18th for a wonderful 2 month holiday in Thailand. that bus used to move passengers is a pain in the ass Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk

Lived in Phnom Penh for several years. Suggested you trust neither the locals nor the expats. Of all the characters who I had met when I lived there, my favorite was Declan. What a piece of work. And then there was the head of a Christian Ngo who used to come into a bar and barfine every girl in the place. Oh what memories! Sent from my GT-N8000 using Tapatalk

Use 2 accounts. 1 with ATM / debit card, one without. Keep all your money in the account without the card and transfer money into other account as needed. Problem solved Sent from my GT-N8000 using Tapatalk 4

Have to disagree. I see a bunch of hotties. Have to admit, though, that I've been in the desert for several months. Sent from my GT-N8000 using Tapatalk 2

WTF? ???? If you are using your own computer it will work just fine. If you are using government machines you should not be using their computers for anything except official business. Remember all those forms you signed regarding terms and conditions in regards to using the Internet? If you are sufficiently knowledgeable about tcp/ip/udp , there is no way anyone can block full Internet access for you. If you want my assistance, please send me a PM and I will help you, as long as you are not using military computers and you are not active duty. If you are one of the above, ask one of the IT contractors to help you. We are a friendly bunch, even if we don't appear so at first glance. And if you are in Jubail, rumour has it that we make some very drinkable wine. :-) Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

If the Thai govt/Thai airlines were smart, they would do immigration check in on board for business class and above for Thai airlines. Of course the problem is the wait for the luggage. Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

Three letters: VPN. www.strongvpn .com. I've been working in the ME for years and you can use it everywhere. Find an IT guy you work with to set it up for you if you don't understand it. Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

For anyone else reading this thread here is an alternative approach. Buy a one way ticket to Thailand. Also buy a one way airasia cheap ticket from Bkk to Cambodia/neighbouring country, departing about 3 weeks after your landing day in Thailand (about 1200 baht when on sale). Tell your bank you are moving to Thailand so they won't freeze your account. Bring $. Enough to last you for a few weeks. When you get here, go to Kasikorn bank open an account and put your money in. Then go to a us Consulate and get the income verification letter --about 50 USD. Go to immigration and apply for your visa. Then, you can either use your ticket to fly to the neighbouring country, or, what I would recommend, fly to Udon and just go to Laos. Send some money from your us account to your Kasikorn account as soon as you can just to make sure there are no problems. All of that paperwork and running around you are doing just isn't necessary. Come here and bring money, it's dead simple. Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

Picked up as usual. The driver was waiting for me when i arrived. Thats why i always use mr. T. Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

I dont understand why regular or semi-regular visitors dont open an account here in thailand. Either bank transfer, paypal transfer or stick a bunch of your money in your money belt and deposit it into your thai acct when you get here. Problem solved. Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

Excellent review. Thanks for taking the time to post. Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

Well im coming next week with mr t who ive used for years and ill relate my experience in this thread. Sent from my GT-N7000 using Tapatalk 2

Here is a topic that long term residents understand but has never been discussed. For those who understand the obvious reason(s)why , opine. Sorry for the double post to the open forum. Please delete as appropriate.