Trading in Thailand

Discussion in 'Hook Up' started by FireWalker, Dec 28, 2003.

  1. Are there coffee shops in Thailand with broadband wireless ala Hotspots at Starbucks?
     
    #91     May 7, 2006
  2. Over 100+ Starbucks locations in Thailand I think they charge like $1.5/hour
    http://ksc.net/Channel.aspx?Channel=16

    Nowadays other coffee shops brands and even shoping malls are equiped with wi-fi wireless internet, i am talking about bangkok
     
    #92     May 7, 2006
  3. Thanks. I'm seriously thinking about making a trip down there this fall. I've heard wonderful things from everyone who has been there and even have a relative that has lived over there for several years. He claims to have been on the beach two hours before the tsunami.
     
    #93     May 7, 2006
  4. nonam

    nonam

    Anyone think it a good idea to start a thread where traders can post info about broadband wireless service areas anywhere in the world?I dont mean coffee shops and other hot spots.The biggest problem for a trader, who only wants to stop a few months in a place,is getting his own internet connection.
     
    #94     May 8, 2006
  5. Ditch

    Ditch

    That's no problem at all, if you're willing to subscribe for a year, which is the most common subscription period in most countries.
     
    #95     May 8, 2006
  6. nonam

    nonam

    I think you are wrong.When you fly in some place ,you are viewed as a transient foreigner and the local telco's dont want to be bothered with you.In fact,even in the US,where they fight to offer you "deals",they still want a social security number on a contract.
    I think wireless services will develop differently with customers able to buy a month,or so many mb's, with a credit card.
     
    #96     May 8, 2006
  7. You can apply for DSL in thailand for even 2 months on tourist visa, i have checked this twice with TRUE internet company, i went personably there and check things out

    But your cost will be little higher (because of initial setup cost involved like subscription, modem...) , and takes about a week each for installing and removal of the service
     
    #97     May 8, 2006
  8. Ditch

    Ditch

    Wireless broadband? We're talking Thailand here, where Patong, the major beach resort on Phuket, still doesn't have closed sewage pipes.
     
    #98     May 8, 2006
  9. yes, it's simple to get a good connection. adsl is availabnle pretty much everywhere. it's fine - i have 1mb tot and never have problems.

    back up is wireless from hutch, not bad but not broadband. also have dial-up.

    this is so easy to get, if you don't have this you aren't serious about connectivity.

    wireless from starbucks is available if you are just looking for a casual connection.
     
    #99     May 8, 2006
  10. Some places in India are probably reasonably priced.
     
    #100     May 12, 2006