I liked this version of mobile banking facilities that I spied here in the Thai beachside village of Bophut: While there are quite a lot of ATMs along the same street, the hotels do warn that if you lose you card in one, you may have real dramas getting it returned.  The only bank branch is about 150 metres away... 

The tech world is abuzz over the revelation of Apple’s latest gizmo, the iPad. The only negative press that I’ve seen thus far has to do with whether John & Jane Q. Public will be able to afford the device, which starts at $500. But expense isn’t the most pressing problem surrounding the Apple tablet. Source:... 

The tech world is abuzz over the revelation of Apple’s latest gizmo, the iPad. The only negative press that I’ve seen thus far has to do with whether John & Jane Q. Public will be able to afford the device, which starts at $500. But expense isn’t the most pressing problem surrounding the Apple tablet. Go...