As predicted, iPad 2 is being launched in Thailand officially on 6 May 2011. Here are the prices which look good. iPad 2 WiFi 16GB 15,900 Baht 32GB 18,900 Baht 64GB 21,900 Baht iPad 2 3G 16GB 19,900 Baht 32GB 22,900 Baht 64GB 25,900 Baht Source: Siampod.com
Monthly Archives: April 2011
iPad 2 now featured on front page of Apple Thai Website
Still no official news of when iPad 2 will come to Thailand. However, the front page of the Apple Thailand website (see here) are now advertising the iPad 2. This could mean that iPad 2 could be released in Thailand as early as May 2011. Prices of the iPad 2 in the grey market are…
Free Facebook Batch Photo Uploader for iPhone
Last week I reviewed an app called Album Manager for Facebook. The version I reviewed is ad-supported. Today I noticed that another one called PhotoLoader for Facebook is at the moment being offered for free from iTunes. It was $1.99 yesterday so be quick before it goes back up. It does basically everything you need…
IPad case with built in Keyboard seen at MBK
At MBK in Bangkok many stores are selling this Bluetooth keyboard which is built-in to an iPad case. It makes it a little bit bulky but not by too much. The vendor was a little vague about battery life but suggested 6 hours depending on use. Her asking price is 1,700 baht but she was…
Price of iPad 2 at MBK: April 2011
These are the latest prices of the iPad 2 being sold in the grey market at MBK. The cheapest iPad in the US is just under 16,000 baht. We won’t get that price until it is officially released in Thailand. At the moment we still don’t have a release date here. The following prices are…
Watch ASEAN TV & MCOT on your iPhone
With the MCOT app you can watch live Thai TV such as Ch.9, MCOT 1 and also the English language ASEAN TV channel. In addition there are 62 MCOT radio stations from around Thailand. As well as TV and radio, there is the latest news from MCOT. The default language is Thai but you can…
Thai Phrasebook on your iPhone
Learn Thai Pro is an easy to use mobile Thai Phrase Book that will give visitors to Thailand and those who are interested in learning Thai a good start in the language. A month or so ago I reviewed an excellent Thai phrasebook for the iPhone called Learn Thai (see review). I noted at the…
Thai Baht Exchange Rates
Thai FX Rates allows you to check foreign exchanges realtime with commercial banks in Thailand. If you need to know the exchange rates for banks in Thailand then you might find this free app useful. At present there are seven banks listed and you can find the exchange rate for a number of different currencies.…
On this blog I will be sharing with you tips and methods of using an iPhone and iPad in Thailand. I am not pretending to be an expert, but I hope that from my personal experience of using an iPhone for my work and pleasure you might gain some knowledge. As well as reviewing apps that I use, I will also post about accessories and also the latest news from around the world.
- Richard Barrow
Twitter: @RichardBarrow
Contact: @Paknamweb.com