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Yup, the worst thing about Bell is having one's credit card declined. Especially irritating for such a small charge. I've been having good luck booking Bell with my debit card from the Yellow bank. But I can only do this in Thailand as charges on the Yellow banks card need to receive a one time password to my Thai number which I either can't get overseas or would have to figure out how to turn on roaming and pay for roaming. But if I can't book with Bell comming back to Thailand, I'll just use the 120 baht Jomtien Bus plus a 10 baht baht bus and save 150 baht and have the added benefit of not having to worry about missing a booked Bell Bus if the plane is late. But going to the airport to catch a flight I prefer Bell. If just going to Bangkok for a night or two with a small backpack, I prefer theJomtien Bus so as not to lock myself into a time. One's proximity to a baht bus makes this method doable or a hassle. For such a small charge, if using an American credit card I often choose to be charged in USD. But for big charges this "dynamic currency conversion" is a rip off and in most cases better to have your home bank do the conversion which is generally at the Visa (or Mastercard) Interbank rate plus usually a percentage markup of about 2%. Fidelityand Schwab cards have no markup. Will be interesting to see if there are any hidden charges using Cambodian ATMs since there is no currency conversion since the machine spits out dollars.

The linked article is basicly just an infomercial but I am wondering if a product like this actually exists. My Wi-Fi is OK in the living room but not so good in the bedroom. I would like to buy a product that I can just plug in to wall with no set up required. Would this work if I am not the buyer of the WiFi but just staying in a hotel or condo? Anyone use a booster? If so was it easy to set up?

If I was staying at Katty's then I would not take the Bell Bus which you would need to book online. Instead I would take what people refer to as the "Jomtien Bus". You buy the ticket near Door 8 on Level 1 for 120 baht. Walk about 50 meters up Soi 4 and you will see Katty's on the right. You take the bus to the last stop which is Jomtien. The bus might turn into a small parking lot to let you off or may let you off on the street outside the parking lot.If itleaves youoff in lot then walk back to the street and flag down a moving blue "baht bus" . You are on the correct side of the street. There will be other people in the back of this blue songthaew, Don't talk to the driver; just get in the back with your luggage and in a few minutes the bus will make a sharp left and you will then be travelling along the beach. In a little less than a minute you will reach Soi 1 and then very quickly you will reach Soi 2, Soi 3, and Soi 4. Walk about 50 meters up Soi 4 and you will see Katty's on the right.s u approach soi 4, ring the buzzer, get off and pay the driver exactly 10 baht. Don't give him a paper bill and wait for change .(In the parking lot where the airport bus lets you off there will be one or twoparked blue baht busses and the driver will ask you where you are going, Just smile and don't even talk to the guy as he will try to charge you 150 baht for a 10 baht trip. A moving baht bus should come along in a minute.. Guys, I'm a little drunk, so if u see a mistake, please point it out. The combination of the 120 baht airport bus and the 10 baht baht bus is the best way to get from the airport to Katty's

Did they weigh it at check in or at the gate? At check in not that big a deal as can rearrange but at the boarding gate phucked with no butter.

The power plug for a laptop is considered a battery or not? I am always at the top of my weight limit for both carryon and checked baggage. While I have never been questioned about carryon weight, I'd like to avoid a last minute hassle.

Ahh, it sounded Eastern European to me, but then go ogling around I saw the pretty girl from the Swedish movie. Strange thing she even looks more Czech than Swedish.

Googling around, I get conflicting info regarding taking batteries on planes. In general, are batteries supposed to be in checked baggage or carryon baggage?

Swedish with English subtitles.

Do you go to Pattaya Klang, Pattaya Tai, or 2nd Road? I guess they are all more or less the same?

Now the page says 300 baht but when I paid is was only 280. I was thinking that the maybe the price is going up on April 1st and was posting to suggest that maybe guys should book in March if they know for sure when they are leaving. But reading your post who knows?

Wonder why guys volunteer to be Police Volunteers?

Great news for those who live nearby. Amazing prices, a four pack of batteries was something like 14 baht or 19 back. It appeared in February that they were narrowing the passageway so that the new business which turns out to be Mr DIY has more space. Hopefully, stores that sell stuff I want will move in. The food court is a plus too. While the Tin Cup joint has tastier food, the food court has AC . A good choice for a rainy day. The Cineplex is my movie local. They have a discount card. For old farts it is 100 baht and you get a 20 baht discount and a free movie on your birthday week. Villa Market is overpriced compared to Friendship but good to have around in case of bad weather. The coffee bean joint sometimes has a 2 for 1 sale. Next time I'll stock up. Im not a wine drinker, but if you're a wino then check out the wine shop next to the coffee bean joint. Never been to the Rooftop Bar. Any good? Is the gym any good XY?

HK Darts Bar on Soi 6 busted for human trafficking of minors.

Sunday, March 31st is the International Transgender Day of Visibility. In solidarity with their Transgender sisters and brothers, Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio Cortez are flying the transgender flag outside their offices.

AirAsia has now apologised following an advertising campaign using the phrase “Get off in Thailand” was posted around the city of Brisbane to promote the airline’s direct route to Bangkok. Collective Shout, a campaign movement against the objectification of women says the marketing gaff promoted sex tourism in Thailand.

Edgier than Abba!

Looks like an interesting party!

Here is the Mastercard converter; similar to the Visa converter. Note, at 13:30 Thai time the Visa site was updated with the March 21st rate but the Mastercard was not. This could mean that Mastercard's day starts at a slightly different time or it could mean they are just slow updating their website. https://www.mastercard.us/en-us/consumers/get-support/convert-currency.html

The Fed did not raise rates today and also issued a dovish policy statement causing the greenback to take a hit. If you have the Fidelity or Schwab card it might be a good idea to take baht out of the ATM now while you can still get the March 20th rate posted by visa. I'm not exactly sure when the rate changes. It might be midnight Eastern Daylight Time.

Fringe presidential candidate Andrew Yang has introduced an issue heretofore not.debated in presidential politics, circumcision. He's against it.

I've always liked Sir Duke 007; here's a good dance remix.

Guess guys in Pattaya will have to order in on Thai Friendly

In the last few days I've been listening to lots of music on YouTube and Soundcloud. I think Soundcloud has better sound and I am generally not too interested in the video anyway. Sometimes I stumble upon interesting remixes and mashups. This thread is for interesting music that you like. I'll go first with this mashup with a tropical feel to urban music. Hey, I'm living in the tropics!

Franky Boy Cali, the boss of the Gambino Family was gunned down outside his home on Staten Island in what is considered a disrespectful mob hit.