[echineko]

This is what I don't get about the human race. We can send people to the moon, yet can't figure out how to build a giant climate control device to cover then entire planet keeping it at a constant 17C all year. Bloody useless species. No wonder aliens don't even bother visiting us.

Well there's something to be said for variety, eh? I've travelled pretty extensively in Asia, Oceania and Europe, and still love experiencing the differences (good and bad). What's the point if everywhere is exactly the same as home?

 

[kurochin]

Well there's something to be said for variety, eh? I've travelled pretty extensively in Asia, Oceania and Europe, and still love experiencing the differences (good and bad). What's the point if everywhere is exactly the same as home?

 
Dude, I meant that as a joke. Chill.
 
Oh wait, forgot we can't chill in this weather.

 

[echineko]

   
Dude, I meant that as a joke. Chill.
 
Oh wait, forgot we can't chill in this weather.

At least I can, at home where I still have full control of the air conditioner 

 
 
Edit: Also, have a good New Year's, all future attendees

 

[somanydynamos]

   
Dude, I meant that as a joke. Chill.
 
Oh wait, forgot we can't chill in this weather.

you have forgotten, we can 'chill' indoors with air con

 

[estreeter]

We used to have these endless debates on every Thai-expat forum I've ever been on - Chiang Mai/Chiang Rai vs central and southern Thailand (think Malaysia's climate) - but I'll take the sauna over anything resembling a Winter. In any case, those flying into Singapore from a northern Winter will undoubtedly fall in love with the city : the whole 'city within a garden' claim actually rings true for me despite the  population pressures. Compare the cab ride from the airport into the Singapore CBD to something like KLIA->Bukit Bintang or Soekharno-Hatta->central Jakarta : even though the latter is closer to my current home than Singapore, I wouldnt even consider a CanJam Jakarta (no offence to Indonesian Head-Fiers, but I gave up when Bandung ceased to be a getaway and became just another satellite) . Difficult to imagine what that city will be like by 2030 .... 
 
'Green' push or no, Singaporeans have a lot to be proud of in terms of the impression their city makes on new arrivals.

 

[noobandroid]

i wonder what currency will they be selling at? USD or SGD? hmm

 

[echineko]

i wonder what currency will they be selling at? USD or SGD? hmm

The logical answer would seem to be SGD.

 

[noobandroid]

The logical answer would seem to be SGD.

i had this question cause the folks are international big "kaki", and they might prefer a universal currency

 

[georgelai57]

The Singapore dollar is quite universal

 

[Raddiqal11]

I think they may accept both but most may prefer USD. We all know the prices of most of the items on sale and most of them in USD. There may be times where discrepencies between prices in the currencies can cause arguments

 

[kurochin]

Nobody cares as long as the GST* is collected.

*Government Says Thanks.

 

[ginda10]

Hi, I'm new to the audio world.
Can someone give me a brief explanation on what can I expect from attending this event?
will there be discounts on all products?
I just made a custom ciem and should be finished by the mid of this month. And currently eye-ing on getting the Chord Mojo for a 'student friendly' price.
Is this the event I should be attending to get the Mojo?
Thanks in advance

 

[noobandroid]

Nobody cares as long as the GST* is collected.

*Government Says Thanks.

isn't there tax refunds for tourists?

 

[Semuapunmau]

isn't there tax refunds for tourists?

Yes, just ask for the GST refund receipt during payment. There is a refund counter at the airport.

 

[Emerpus]

Eligibility and how to get your GST (Goods & Services Tax ... or VAT equivalent) refunded.
 
http://www.yoursingapore.com/about-singapore/traveller-information/tourist-tax-refund.html

I think if you are buying from a local agent/distributor ... you can likely get a GST refund (if the shop is GST registered and paying GST). If you are getting straight from the manufacturer flying in for the show without a representative here, I'm not entirely sure you can get a GST refund since they don't pay GST in the first place.
 
BTW, Welcome to Sunny Singapore ... in advance