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A resident registration number (Korean: 주민등록번호 Jumin Deungrok Beonho, Hanja: 住民登錄番號) is a 13-digit number issued to all residents of the Republic of Korea. Similar tonational identification numbers in other countries, it is used to identify people in various private transactions such as in banking and employment. It is also used extensively for online identification purposes. Upon registration with their city office, foreigners (except those affiliated with the U.S. military) receive an alien registration number, which serves as a substitute, on their alien registration card. (Source:Wikipedia)

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Check out this blog by Skygur85 how she got to be one of the winners!

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4 Reasons Why You Need to Go to Thailand

Thailand is known all around the world as the free country but this is not the only reason why tourists and travelers flock to it. Thailand is an interesting country to travel to, whether it's because of the unspoiled culture or its natural Asian beauty. It is definitely worth visiting and here are some of the reasons.

Sport You Should Try

With all the glorious mountain formation that Thailand is blessed with, it has been discovered that it is one of the most ideal places to go rock climbing. Although it is usually a sport for adventure tourists, rock-climbing is definitely something everyone should try. Rock-climbing is not an organized sport so there are no rules to learn and there are no points to earn. It's just you, some wires and some big old rocks to conquer. Not to mention, the view from the climbing points is said to be phenomenal.

Thailand has been such a popular place for rock-climbing that companies that oversee the rock-climbing sport. There would be no need to worry about lack of equipment or instruction because many specialty companies on rock-climbing are available in Thailand.

See The Elephants

Elephants are endemic in Thailand and are also a big part of its culture. It would be a waste to visit the country without seeing them once and experiencing why they are culturally significant. Elephants have attracted so many tourists that the country already has elephant parks to house them. The best thing about these elephant parks is that tourists are frequently permitted to interact with these magnificent animals.

Spots For Great Tours

Thailand is rich in several natural phenomena and formation that are worth looking at. A standout nature point for the country is its rainforests. The rainforests are usually viewed by amazing ziplines that cut across the canopy layers of the rainforests. It sounds like a dream tour and the rainforests that you are now imagining may pale in comparison. This is yet another reason why Thailand is a place worth visiting. The beaches and the rock formations are there, but the rainforests are really something to behold.

The Festival

Imagine Thailand, the beautiful country that it is, during summer. Being a true part of Asia, summers in Thailand are extremely hot. The country's culture itself, however, remedies this. The Songkran festival is celebrated during one of the hottest months of the year, April and in this festival, throwing water on as many people as possible is customary. However, the Songkran festival is not all about bathing even complete strangers in water. It also celebrates the starts of a new Solar Year.

Thailand is interesting country. It's filled with natural beauty and adventures that travelers seek. Remember these Thailand holiday ideas. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=J._Veluz

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Riding a Public Bus in Seoul

Inside a public bus

Why do we need to ride a bus when the subway is so convenient in Seoul?

1. Faster - sometimes it's easier and faster to reach your desired destination because you don't have to transit/tranfer to another line like subway
2. Rollercoaster experience - I have to warn you that the bus drivers in Seoul are pretty crazy. Hold on to the rails or seats nearest to you once you embark on the bus otherwise you will suffer. ^^ Those with weaker heart, get yourself a puke bag.
3. Save on transfer fare - When paying with your T-money card, the fare is 900 won up to 10 km, and includes up to 5 free transfers using   both local buses and subway. An extra 100 won will be charged for an additional 5 km. Transfer must be made within 30 minutes (within 60 minutes between 21:00 and 07:00).Transfers cannot be made to a bus of the same number.You cannot transfer subway lines once you’ve exited the gates. I made a mistake of going out from Chungmuro Station once when I should have not. Had to tap the T-money card one more time. T_T
4. When the bus stop is nearer to the venue you want to visit/your location compared to the subway station

Blue, Green, Yellow or Red?
Blue (Main Line) - working within city limits and going from subway station to subway station, travel a little further out than green
Green (Branch Line) - working within city limits and going from subway station to subway station, have the more local routes than blue
Yellow (circular Line)- run on circular routes in downtown Seoul for easier access to major shopping and business areas
Red (Wide Area Line)- less stops and run between downtown Seoul and the metropolitan area

What you get with your T-Money card?
When you buy T-Money card, it is attached with a few discount coupons for items at local stores or admissions to tourist spots. If you still have balance available in the card, you can either refund it from the self-service refund machine/ticket counter. Otherwise, just purchase any items from the convenience shops using the remaining balance and keep the card for momento. ^^

Figuring out the route map..it's hard.

Warning
It is unlikely that the route map list will be in English. From what I see, only the major stop like subway stations have the English translation or none at all. Drivers don’t always stop at the scheduled bus stops so you need to be aware and stop them. Some bus stops are in the middle of the road like in Gangnam. Weird eh?

What I like about Seoul public bus?

• Recorded announcement for each of the bus stops - even if I don't understand Korean, If I listen to the announcement, I could guess when and where my next stop will be. For example, if you want to stop at Myeongdong Station, the recorded announcement will mention: Myeongdong Yeok. (명동 역). I wish Malaysian bus have the same thing.
• You could pay for more than one person using the same T-Money card. - I didn't have enough balance in my T-Money card when I wanted to ride a bus to Yongin. So, Chi Won tapped her card and informed the bus driver to charge it twice. It is so convenient!
• Some major bus stations are equipped with arrival time of the bus. - When I waited for Hye Won at Bupyeong Station 부평역 in Incheon I saw the arrival time of the incoming buses at an electronic board. I'm not sure whether they use GPS to calculate the time difference but it was fantastic!

Check my post here on how to save with T-Money.
Seoul guide: How to ride a bus , Interactive Map

Enjoying my roller coaster ride ^__^

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Your holiday tours are perfect in Thailand

Your holiday tours in Thailand - Amazing Thailand - Amazing value.
We have amazing trips for travellers around the world. Plan your amazing trip and enjoy the most of your holiday

If you want to happiness. What would you do for your next vacations. Where do you want to go? If you want to go to amazing places. Yeah! this is Thailand, this is amazing kingdom. Let's tour Thailand, you can see the old part of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya( Wow! ), see all places of renown in Chiang Mai(^_^), see the Grand palace( Oho! ), visit the Floating market and many more.
We invite you to Thailand. You've come at a great time. Open your eyes and your heart, and you will truly discover the treasures of this amazing kingdom. Hope you have enjoy the journey. Let's go, the airplane will fly now. Have a nice day.

Thailand General Information
Central and East Coast Region

The 26 provinces of Central and East Coast are Ang Thong, Bangkok, Chachoengsao, Chai Nat, Chanthaburi, Chon Buri, Kanchanaburi, Lop Buri, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Phetchaburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Prachin Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ratchaburi, Rayong, Sa Kaeo, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Saraburi, Sing Buri, Suphan Buri and Trat.

The capital and largest city of Thailand is Bangkok. Chon Buri(Pattaya is in Chon Buri) - Bangkoks nearest seaside town. Pattaya location is that you can arrive at the less expensive Bangkok airport, and travel time is relatively short.

 Recommended - Pattaya (Pattaya is in Chon Buri province) is one of the most enchanting tourist places in the world , a picturesque beach, this beach area is truly a haven, where natural surroundings, windy, warm sunshine. If you love natural, Pattaya has beautiful beach, excellent views, this is famous inspiring city in Asia and the world. tourists around the world come here(more than five million tourists every year). You can see that why from this website. Your holiday tours are perfect in this amazing place.

Woohoo! If you do like to be beside the seaside. Welcome to the Pattaya beach. On a beach of Pattaya, the light is brighter and sounds are different. Your holiday tours in Pattaya - Pattaya beach where natural surroundings, windy, warm sunshine. If you love natural, Pattaya has beautiful beach. The rush and ebb of the surf whisper in your ear, and the gritty silk of sand scours your hands clean.

 Cha-la-la in a morning - Pattaya is a paradise for tourist. There is nothing more perfect than to get up on a sunny morning for touching nature and potter down to the beach see sunrise. Refresh your life relax your mind. From famous inspiring beach in Asia and the world.

 Pattaya beach at night - At night you can run out into the moonlight, yelping( Woo! Wooo! ...) at the stars, listening to the soft shuffle of the tide. Relaxing in the arms of Pattaya beach.

 Different Pattaya - The City Of A Great Variety Entertainments. This is one of Thailand's major tourist attractions. Pattaya more than beach, Pattaya has everything to spend an enjoyable vacation, Umpteen activities such as festivals, shopping(more than thousands shops) you can buy Thailand's best buys like handmade products, silk, gems and jewelry from shops in Pattaya.

 Your holiday tours in Pattaya - Touch My Heart, yes! touch with nature beach sand sea sun, jet skis water sport, surfing, water scooters, scuba drive, enjoy swimming, here is truly a golfers' paradise(more than 20 golf courses of international standards), and other sports like tennis, bowling, paintball, horse riding, relaxing such as traditional Thai massage, spa centers, fitness, Pattaya at night, here is considered as the nightlife center of Thailand, entertainment like cabaret shows - night clubs - bars - karaoke bars - discos - discotheques, and entertainment complex

 Pattaya Elephent Village, we can interact with elephants and can see how they live as well as work, exciting show of Srirach Tiger Zoo - Sriracha Tiger Zoo is a great place for kids on holiday tours in Thailand and Crocodiles Farms and Many interesting place like Underwater World Pattaya(which is one of the most modern), Pattaya Floating Market, Mini Siam(more than 100 models), interesting museums, ancient temples, fabulous luxury villas for rent, beautiful temples - food for the Soul such as Wat Yansanwararm - Wat Khao Prayai - and many more, and endless activities, here has lot to offer tourists, we can't present here.

 Pattaya is a travelers paradise. Pattaya is a paradise for every type of tourist, because it has a variety of attractions suitable for all types of visitors. Pattaya has clean white sand, beautiful beach, crystal clear water and a tranquil atmosphere. Where natural surroundings its incredible long stretches of curvy beaches, here has many interesting things to see and do, many accommodations for your choices such as private beaches, luxury accommodations, economy class hotels, everybody can find food here at reasonable price. you will enjoy for your visit in this amazing place for your next vacations. Pattaya has superb choices to enjoy for everyone, You've come at a great time.

 Pattaya is a great place for your holiday tours. If you want amazing places. Joy joy and joy, rest your weary head. Pattaya is a lot of fun, here has everything to spend a relaxed. This is the land of the free. free again, demand our joy right now. Touch enjoy at this amazing place, enjoy your holiday tours at Pattaya - The City Of A Great Variety Entertainments. Refresh your life feel all these great experiences at this charming place, trust me Where you'll never forget. The colors of life.

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