Help in Moving to pattaya

[MrMango 667]

Well guys my move to Pattaya has started. I have just rented a Studio sight unseen, in Jomptien Beach. Brand new inside with a full kitchen, 2 pools, and a balcony with an ocean view.

 

Now I really need you help.

 

I have read that there are several suppliers of DSL, with one being more reliable and quicker to install – Anybody know which one, and can I call in advance to get the in stallion started? (The neighbor apparently has a wireless router connection that can be tapped into)

 

Thanx for letting me lean on you, and I’m sure that there will be more cry’s for help for my adventure.

[Owen` 2]

Bill,

 

Be kind enough to keep a journal on the process. Your experiences will be valuable.

 

Best of luck on the move. Let's all hope it goes smoothly.

[MrMango 667]

Bill,

 

Be kind enough to keep a journal on the process. Your experiences will be valuable.

 

Best of luck on the move. Let's all hope it goes smoothly.

I think that the journal will be all of the posts to the boards. They will be funny reading after everything is sorted out.

[ptysef 0]

I have DSL from TOT. Sometimes it is fast, sometimes slow (especially between 16:00 and 23:00).

 

The offer can be found here: DSL TOT. I would advice the 512/256 kbs line for 700 Baht a month (flatrate) as the abroad internet addresses can not be connected faster than ca. 385 kbs. But the connection is very stable, in more than 7 months I had only 1 fallout (nationwide) for 4 hours.

 

After applying you will get it after ca. 1 week.

 

If you want use VoIP, there are better dsl modems available in Europe than in TH. This comes from as the CAT has the monopol over all outcounty calls. But you have to take care that the modem can handle Annex-A or can be patched to it, as in some countries (e.g. Germany) there are only Annex-B modems offered. Annex-B will not work in Thailand.

[MrMango 667]

I have DSL from TOT. Sometimes it is fast, sometimes slow (especially between 16:00 and 23:00).

 

The offer can be found here: DSL TOT. I would advice the 512/256 kbs line for 700 Baht a month (flatrate) as the abroad internet addresses can not be connected faster than ca. 385 kbs. But the connection is very stable, in more than 7 months I had only 1 fallout (nationwide) for 4 hours.

 

After applying you will get it after ca. 1 week.

 

If you want use VoIP, there are better dsl modems available in Europe than in TH. This comes from as the CAT has the monopol over all outcounty calls. But you have to take care that the modem can handle Annex-A or can be patched to it, as in some countries (e.g. Germany) there are only Annex-B modems offered. Annex-B will not work in Thailand.

Can you buy a DSL modem in Pattaya?

 

I am coming from the U.S., and I have used a Cable modem here (much better and cheaper with no contract), and have not seen any for sale here.

[ptysef 0]

Can you buy a DSL modem in Pattaya?

Yes, you can. E.g. at the TuckCom, South Pattaya Road, corner Soi Day&Night.

[Malakor 17]

I believe that Maxnet from TT&T is the one you're after. 512kps for B845 p.m and they can supply a modem if you want. It's not perfect, but you can't beat it for that price. The main office is upstairs in Carrefour.

 

http://www.tttbroadband.com

[ptysef 0]

I believe that Maxnet from TT&T is the one you're after. 512kps for B845 p.m and they can supply a modem if you want. It's not perfect, but you can't beat it for that price.[/url]

Yes! Look my link above, TOT has the same for THB 700,- (+ tax)!

 

And reporting from real life, TOT will work stable, but TT&T has very often failures, sometimes several days! That's my experience and those of my friends here.

[MrMango 667]

Bill,

 

Be kind enough to keep a journal on the process. Your experiences will be valuable.

 

Best of luck on the move. Let's all hope it goes smoothly.

Today, I was thinking about starting a Blog of my trials and tribulations of moving to Pattaya.

 

I am a terrible writer, but does anybody know of a free site that I can write this, plus add pictures?

 

I think my Grand kids would get a kick out of reading it sometime in the future.