Help Needing for Changing OS to Vista x64

[kookatt]

I would like to change my OS on my Thinkpad X61 to Vista 64 Business. My Thinkpad X61 originally comes with Vista 32 bit Business (I cannot choose OS when ordering Thinkpad in Thailand).

I've tried to contact Microsoft Thailand to get Vista x64 business. MS rep told me that I cannot get any support for OEM Vista, hence I could not get alternate media for Vista x64. Anytime upgrade DVD has not been market in Thailand as well. MS rep told me to buy another Retail vista ultimate which comes with x64 disk and charge me for nearly $400 for it. I think it is rediculous that I have to pay twice for the same license on the same machine.

Hence, I contacted Lenovo/IBM in Thailand. They have FRU number for Vista Business x64 but refuse to import it for me regardless the price. I don't understand their attitude at all.

I'm now stuck with this issue. I've the OEM key on my machine which allows for both x64 and x32 Vista Business. But I don't have the Installation Disc.

I don't want to get any Pirate Disc which is widely available in Thailand for as little as $5. But I cannot find anyway to get the hand on OEM disc (Most people I know use either pre-install version or pirate one and I've never come across anyone using x64 here in Thailand).

I've tried to get Anytime upgrade disc from US before but found that all online shop esp. big name like newegg or amazon are totally refuse to ship to Thailand.

Can anyone help me with this issue? Where can i get the x64 business disc that can be use with the key under my machine. All help would be greatly appreciated.