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Hi all - just a quick "heads-up" to anyone considering buying the new Samsung Galaxy tab 7.7 device (or similar).

I've been waiting for some time for this device to become available over here but yesterday when I tried to order one from the very helpful guys at Invadeit, I was asked which frequency I intended to use it on - i.e. either 850MHz (DTAC/TRUE) or 900MHz (AIS) as the Thai version has been deliberately "crippled" to only work on one or other of those two frequencies, and is therefore pretty useless for international travel.

The Samsung website clearly shows the 7.7 as having  "Quad band radios 2G network GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and 3G network HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100" but, in fact, the only version which has ALL of those frequencies available and activated is the "Global" or "International" model which I believe is currently only available in the UK and maybe other parts of Europe.

It seems this policy is not restricted to just the 7.7 so be aware if you are thinking of buying a tablet device which also has phone calling cababilities and, like me, you are an "international" kind of person who likes to take his electronic toys around with him!

Hi all,
does anyone know of any reliable mail order sources for Indian spices here in Thailand?

In particular, I'm having difficulties finding the big 1Kg+ packs of Mustard seeds (either yellow or black), whole Fenugreek seeds, and also Mustard oil to produce the uncooked Indian pickles that I am so fond of!

I've seen references on this forum to the Indian grocers shops down in Bangkok but as I live up here in Isaan, I really need them posted to me - I've also checked online but so far without success.

Any info would be welcome......................

Many thanks.