I was there (and other asian countries) all summer, and I never had a problem with my lube !
And about the weather : If worse thing comes, I'm sure the Bayoke Sky hotel will be high enough to safe you all guys
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And about the weather : If worse thing comes, I'm sure the Bayoke Sky hotel will be high enough to safe you all guys
amostay2004
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If you have a luggage to check in then it should be safe to keep it in there. I would strongly suggest not to bring it in your hand luggage
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Looks like that extra typhoon coming is not as bad as expected.
http://edition.cnn.com/2011/10/05/world/asia/thailand-floods/?hpt=wo_bn7
More rain could hit the waterlogged nation in the next few days when the remnants of what is now Typhoon Nalgae arrive, Interior Ministry officials said. Nalgae, which battered the Philippines earlier, has weakened significantly now to a tropical depression and not much rainfall is expected from it.
Also Ron confirmed there is no flooding in Bangkok atm (besides some of the lower parts like in the article). So it doesn't look like the WC will be endangered. It's always good to keep checking the (weather) reports frequently though!
http://edition.cnn.com/2011/10/05/world/asia/thailand-floods/?hpt=wo_bn7
More rain could hit the waterlogged nation in the next few days when the remnants of what is now Typhoon Nalgae arrive, Interior Ministry officials said. Nalgae, which battered the Philippines earlier, has weakened significantly now to a tropical depression and not much rainfall is expected from it.
Also Ron confirmed there is no flooding in Bangkok atm (besides some of the lower parts like in the article). So it doesn't look like the WC will be endangered. It's always good to keep checking the (weather) reports frequently though!
Carrot
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I'm bringing over 10 bottles of Maru Lube if anyone is interested
TimMc
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Maybe I should put it in a smaller bottle like the Maru Lube one. I'm assuming that the primary concern is that a syringe may be thought of as drug paraphernalia and that I'd be arrested/killed. >.>
Tim.
amostay2004
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Yes, I have no worries bringing my differential oil in a bottle there. The main concern is the syringe, not what's inside
TimMc
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Last minute stuff: Any suggestions on converting to Baht?
CuberMan
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I'm bringing over 10 bottles of Maru Lube if anyone is interested
Im interested! will buy 2 bottles
Carrot
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Im interested! will buy 2 bottles
Awesome, just find me some time during the comp (or the days before?) and tell me that you are interested in some bottle
I'm a long-haired dane who is only practising pyraminx, megaminx and skewb 
Henrik
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Go to your bank, or go in a local exchange store, maybe in the airport or when you arrive in Bangkok.
Was that what you where looking for?
I god Baht four weeks ago in my bank.
masterofthebass
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I read some stuff about just getting it while you are in Thailand. Apparently there aren't any fees for obtaining Baht, event from the big name conversion places, plus the rates are pretty good there. I'd just bring some cash from home and get it transferred. You can also use the ATMs for a fee or two.
amostay2004
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Awesome, just find me some time during the comp (or the days before?) and tell me that you are interested in some bottle
It's almost impossible not to notice Odder, just as impossible not to notice Dan I think
David Zemdegs
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The recommendation I found last year on tripadvisor was to change the money in thailand and use visa for as much as you can. So I went to a booth just after we got through customs at the thai airport to get my baht.
cmhardw
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It's already been said a few times, but yes it's generally best to just convert your money by using your ATM card once you're in Thailand.
However, depending on your bank it can actually be even a bit cheaper to order through your bank. I called and asked my bank about their fees for ordering currency to pick up at my branch, and when I looked at it further in depth it's actually the same price to convert $87.33 USD into Thai Baht through my bank as it is to get it from an ATM in the country (including ATM fees and foreign currency conversion fees that my bank charges). For any amount less than $87.33 it's cheaper to convert through my bank, and for any amount more it's cheaper to convert at the ATM in Thailand.
At this point you may have to pay the overnight fee to have it sent to your bank (which is very high), and it might not be worth it to order Baht through your bank. I would just use the airport money exchange services to convert a small amount (enough to get you through the first day or two). Their rates tend to not be bad at all, but it is often still cheaper to convert your money at the ATM in Thailand. I would convert perhaps $75 AUD at the airport, then use your ATM card for the rest.
TimMc
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My ATM card has the following charges:
"Cirrus and Visa Plus ATM cash withdrawal: AUD$5.00 + 3.00% of transaction value"
Is that considered cheap? I'm honestly not sure, and I'm not sure what the currency conversion rate will be at an ATM there...
I've travelled a few times to New Zealand but it's basically Tasmania...
Tim.
That70sShowDude
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There's a contest I'm in which ends tomorrow. Winner gets $1,000. Hm, tempting ...
Btw it's on q102.com and called 'Philly's fittest body'. If you're feeling generous and want to vote, I'm on the 7th or 8th page.
I'm not sure that I'd spend it all on a worlds trip anyway.
Btw it's on q102.com and called 'Philly's fittest body'. If you're feeling generous and want to vote, I'm on the 7th or 8th page.
I'm not sure that I'd spend it all on a worlds trip anyway.
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masterofthebass
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Anyone else in Bangkok yet?
Nureaux
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Does anyone have a mefferts megaminx and SS 5x5 to sell there?
Tim Major
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I lol'd.
My Dad exchanged heaps of USD yesterday at the exchange rate 93 cents plus fees. Ridiculous considering it's meant to be about 103 cents.
I think the plan is for us to exchange all AUD to Thai in Thailand. Bad idea?
It's 97.8 US cents right now.
