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    Transportation: Bangkok to Bang Saray

    in Pattaya

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    7 hours ago, Langsuan Man said:

    You ask for the one that goes via Sattahip, and that one does go via Sukumvit

     

    I see the bus all the time and it has big letter on it, Bangkok-Sattahip-Rayong

     

    But I wouldn't know, I only live in Bang Sarey 

    Thanks. In case anyone has the same question in the future, I'll provide more info. 

    1. Leaving from Sai Tai Mai: go to the outside area where the minivans are and look/ask for Sattahip (I ended up taking the full size Coach bus to Pattaya (119b) and then a taxi to Bang Saray for 600 baht and the whole trip took over 4 hours). The buses leave every 2 hours I think. Then get off just after HomePro on Sukhumvit. You'll have to walk down to the beach area which is quite far; I don't know if there are taxi/motorbike's at HomePro that could take you there. Also, I don't know if there are Coach buses to this area available from within the terminal upstairs on the upper floor. I was directed to the outside. 

    2. Leaving from Ekkamai bus terminal: here they leave every 40 minutes and go all the way down Sukhumvit and you can get off the same as above - at or after HomePro.

     

    I'm less knowledgable about the best way to return. I found my way back by walking up to Sukhumvit and waiting on the side of the road until I saw a minivan flash their lights at me. It was completely full and the air conditioner barely worked to keep all the bodies cool. The van stopped at every possible stop and dropped off and took in new passengers all along the way. Surely there's a faster option but I don't know it!  The alternative is to take a songtaew/baht bus (20b) down Suk to Pattaya bus terminal and then take the bus back to BKK. Not sure that's faster though.    

    Need tech help with my Samsung phone purchased in Thailand

    in Mobile Devices and Apps

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    I'm having two major problems with my newly purchased Samsung A50s and I'm wondering if they are related to this model specifically or to all Samsung or mobile phones purchased in Thailand. 

    1. When I went to America I purchased a SIM but it only works for calls and not data. That is, it only worked on the Edge network (not 2/3/4/5G) which basically doesn't work at all. T-Mobile tried every setting possible but it just wouldn't work. Does that mean that this 10,000 baht phone only works in Thailand?! Anyone know any info about this?

    2. You get 15GB of free Samsung cloud storage but I've used that and want to purchase more. When I tap on Cloud Storage Plan nothing happens and I'm unable to see the different plans or purchase storage. The guy on the phone said "thailand does not support cloud storage, use Google". Why??? Is this the case with every Samsung phone, even the super expensive ones?

     

    This phone seems to be very limited and I'd love to know if this is the case with any mobile phone purchased in THailand or if there are some that have full functionality. I will have to purchase another phone and I'm not sure if I should wait until I go to Europe or the USA.

     

    I should note that I've gone to the Samsung service center in Silom and they told me to call the 1282 customer service line. I did that and they just said "Thailand does not support". We really struggled to understand each other so I ended the call and am hoping someone here can help instead. Thanks! 

    Prescriptions in hospital - forced to buy unwanted meds

    in Health and Medicine

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    Whenever I go to the hospital (Bangkok Christian), they give me at least four medicines, most of which go unused. The doctor always tells me about one medicine he's giving me but when I go to the counter to pay and pick up my meds, there's always a bunch of others I must pay for and don't really want. Is it possible / acceptable to ask the doctor for the actual prescription(s) and tell him that I will buy it/them in the local pharmacy where it's cheaper and I can decide which ones I want?

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