Encore Posted September 11, 2003 Report Share Posted September 11, 2003 Hi, I'm in BKK next week, and am looking for an internet cafe where they have very fast and reliable net connection, as well as the ability to write a CD. I'm expecting an 80Mb file from my homecountry, which I'll need for a local printing job. Anyone got any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steffi Posted September 11, 2003 Report Share Posted September 11, 2003 Downloading 80MB will not be that reliable in Bangkok. At least I've tried something similar at Times Square internet cafes before and each time their connection bombed out and the server didn't support "regets" So I'd recommend this file is somewhere where a reget tool like getright on the PC can get at it in pieces in case there's a problem with the connection as their so often is at "The Email Place" at Times Square. And forget that places with the view over Sukhumvit since their connection is usually quite slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 11, 2003 Report Share Posted September 11, 2003 Have you ever heard of FED EX or DHL if not, I would look into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 11, 2003 Report Share Posted September 11, 2003 J.W. Marriott has free ether net connections. they have the cord un just need to have a ether net ready system and your on line, very fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted September 13, 2003 Report Share Posted September 13, 2003 80MB is not that big a file, so you should be able to get it all right. As already suggested, use of a download manager will improve your chances. Most of the Internet cafes use second rate (or third rate) ISPs. As a result, it is hit or miss. On a good day, you can get fast downloads. On other days, it is so bad that you cannot even efficiently do your email. In the Times Square building, there is one small Internet cafe (behind the one that touts their 2MbPS leased line) that is ADSL through CS-Loxinfo. They are a bit pricey, but should usually be reliable. At other places, you can improve your chances by using off peak hours. Note: if you do not want to hang around and do the download yourself, for a fee, some of the Internet cafes will download a file and put it on CD for you (if the file is somewhere public or hosted somewhere that you are willing to release the password for). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 14, 2003 Report Share Posted September 14, 2003 The DHL/Fedex suggestion sounds the best to me, but if you must download then you have to find a broadband connection - sorry I don't know of any reliable ones. I say that as this weekend I had to reinstall Win XP on my home computer. I went to Windows Update and had to download almost 40 Mbs of updates, fixes, patches and security stuff. It took just over 3 hours. So 80 Mbs ...... As they say, dont try this at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 14, 2003 Report Share Posted September 14, 2003 I read Grand President has up to 340 KB, Jasmine 100 KB. I stayed at Emporium and Solitaire, never got more than 30 KB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danish30 Posted September 14, 2003 Report Share Posted September 14, 2003 Have you ever heard of FED EX or DHL if not, I would look Agree, Fed Ex, UPS, DHL or TNT, they are very reliable, have used them several times. Europe or USA to BKK, door to door delivery is usually not more than 3 days. Best regards, Danish30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted September 15, 2003 Report Share Posted September 15, 2003 If this is just a one time issue for you, contact me via brit_tim At yahoo.com and I can arrange the download for you. It really seems a bit extreme to wait 2-3 days and use a courier company for an 80MB file. Internet in Thailand is bad, but not that bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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