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I bought an Apple Watch (5 series GPS 44mm) too from Thailand very recently. I was told by Apple Customer Care that I cannot use/install ECG App and have to wait till Thailand is listed as a supported country for ECG App. I have unfortunately bought this watch primarily for using ECG App.
The Irony is that, I am residing in India and intend to use the watch only in India and India is listed as supported country for use of ECG App. However i cannot use / install ECG App as i bought the watch in Thailand (Non-supported country). Life for Apple Watch customers would have been simpler if the software code was written to restrict the usage based on region/country where the watch is being used rather than the region/country where the watch is purchased.
But the country where it was sold may assume it was sold to one of their citizens, and with over 200+ countries in the world, there may be a few that would not approve of allowing a medical app to be used on one of their citizens while they travel outside the country. The Apple Watch does not have a way to verifying your citizenship.
Again 200+ countries in the world, with 200+ different sets of laws. The simple thing to do is to set a bit when manufacturing the Apple Watch that says this watch is going to Country X for sale, and have the GPS tell the Apple Watch what country it is in at the moment. So Country of sale has to have given government approval, and country where used has to have given government approval.
While i appreciate that people normally buy watch in the country they reside. Incidentally the pricing of the product is cheaper in some countries compared to others for tax and various other reasons, which therefore makes economic sense to buy from a place it is cheaper if you happen to be there.
If what you are saying is right that usage of ECG App is restricted based on which country the watch is being used depending upon whether the country is permitted one or not . Then why is there an additional need to restrict ECG App for watches based on point of purchase i.e. place from where it was bought. The reason why i say this is, when ECG App is restricted by region/country of usage, it takes care of the issue that it is not being used in the land / country where it is prohibited or rather not permitted. The objective of Apple is met if it is restricted by usage; then why trouble the apple clients like me, who is having a watch bought from Thailand but operating the watch only in India, where it is permitted for usage.
All i am saying is let people use the ECG App in the countries where it is permitted irrespective of where they buy apple watch. I guess this a reasonable request to make and also hope not an issue for apple to code the software in such way.
But still I fail to understand why Apple cannot be customer friendly and address this issue by simply releasing software code / upgrade which even u and I can write and make life simpler for all the people like me. I am now at the mercy of Thailand govt to make my app work.
I guess like you correctly said the device has a GPS capability, hence it will know where you are operating this device and will restrict the use of ECG App in a country where it is not permitted. The GPS combined with the software code should make sure that the device will not allow usage of the App in a country where it is not permitted. Therefore Apple is not breaking the law i guess by using the GPS technology because the ECG App cannot work in a country where the App is not allowed. Therefore there is no need to lock usage of app by country of purchase as GPS is taking care of that. I hope what i am saying makes sense.
Also what if a country does not want their citizens to buy an Apple Watch in their country, then use the device they have not approved in another country. Some countries can be very picky about their citizens.
I agree some countries can be ridiculous. Looks like now my only hope is Thailand Govt. approves the ECG App sooner than later. Worst case i can compromise on the warranty and look for ways to modify the code on the watch at my own risk i guess. thanks. it was helpful.
Matoom Fruit Herbal Tea is an exotic addition to Path of Cha's herbal teas or tisanes collection. Its abundant sweetness and rich, fruity notes are a pure delight for the senses, adding an exotic touch to your daily tea session.
Matoom, or Bael fruit tea, is made from the dried slices of the bael fruit. It is a traditional drink in Asian countries, including India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. Locally, it is also known as Matoom, Bengal quince, Golden apple, Japanese bitter orange, or Wood apple. Local people believe it has medicinal properties such as aiding digestion and boosting the immune system. They steep the dried bael fruit slices in hot water. The refreshing brew can be served hot or cold.
Matoom fruit tea is known as traditional Ayurvedic medicine. In India, the Matoom fruit is considered sacred. Bael fruit tea is also a popular drink during the Songkran festival. That is the traditional name for the New Year celebration in Thailand. Drinking bael fruit tea during this festival is believed to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits.
The mattom, or bael, is, in fact, a fruit of a tree species native to Southeast Asia. Its shell is so hard that it takes a stone or machete to crack. No wonder it is also called Stone Apple :) The fibrous yellow pulp of bael fruit is very aromatic, with prevailing citrus and roses notes and a rich marmalade taste. People slice the fruit and dry it. Then they steep it in hot water to obtain a delicious brew with a tangy and slightly sweet flavor and a slightly astringent aftertaste.
For brewing your Matoom tea, you'd typically need 5-7 slices of dried bael fruit per 1 liter of water. Feel free to add more if you want a more intensive taste. Opt for western style brewing rather than quick steeps.
Dried bael fruit takes time to infuse and reveal its inner richness. Pu'er lovers will be in for a treat if they add 1-2 slices of Matoom into a teapot of Shu Pu-erh. The sweet, tangy taste and tropical aroma of this fruit tea wonderfully complement the robust earthiness of a Shu Pu-erh.
It is botanically Chrysophyllum Cainito a native of the West Indies but is grown throughout SE Asia.Just not in my area which is a a major fruit tree production area. When asked the dealers and producers have never heard of it as Nam Nom and even pictures don't seem to help.Anyone able to help with another name in Thai or indeed a source of a tree?
Ma-prang is Mariam Plum which looks like a small mango and has a bright yellowish orange color. Star fruit and star apple are 2 different things. I have start fruit and maprang on my farm, but have never come across the other. I will ask around about star apple.
I prefer the English name milk fruit. Using the name star apple confuses some people (like lemonjelly and Patrick) with star fruit. The fruits in the posted photo seem small and do not properly show the white flesh normally found inside the fruit. The trees can grow much larger than most fruit trees, similar to some large mango trees. They are easily identified by the red coloured underside of the leaves (not shown in the photo).
The Custard Apple itself has a fluffy and thick crown very sweet and juicy nice to eat as a dessert much healthy then eating a piece of cake. Picking the fruit straight of the tree is just the ultimate way in my books to eat any fruit you know where it's come from and makes eating it all that much more enjoyable.
The fruit inside has a mass amount of black hard seeds normally about up to 30 or more seeds surrounded by sweet scented milky and creamy segments with a delicious flavor something like taste of a ripe soft pear mixed with custard but sweeter.
In English, it is mostly known as a sugar apple or sweetsop as well as a custard apple, especially in India and Australia. This Custard Apple is high in energy, an excellent source of vitamin C and manganese, a good source of thiamine and various other healthy vitamins.
Well our days work was done we had picked enough custard apple's for the day and they were ready to be taken to the markets in the early morning. Was another exciting and learning day on my girlfriend's farm.
designed by foster + partners in collaboration with jony ive, the new apple store is located at the heart of bangkok surrounded by cultural landmarks. the building is connected to the new mixed-use ICONSIAM center, while two expansive glass faades create transparency towards the river and beyond. customers enter through a sweeping curve stone entry, before encountering an outdoor terraced garden offering views of the city.
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The Adam's apple, also known as the laryngeal prominence, is a protrusion at the front of the neck commonly seen in men. While it is often thought to be a bone, it is made of cartilage that covers the thyroid cartilage, a large cartilage structure in the front of the neck that surrounds the larynx, also known as the voice box.
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The officials conducted orchard and packhouse inspections as one of the last steps for the South African apple industry to regain access to Thailand. The delegation was accompanied by officials from the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development, the PPECB and Hortgro.
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