BOBBYTIN

Check out houses at Bang Niang, you will find cheaper ones.. Nang Thong is expensive!

hi,nang thong areas does have a few places for rent,up the road,past banana resort,6 to 10k a month.bang niang is cheaper,and if you get here before the seasonal divers arrive,you should find something,i know of a 2 bedroom house,not far from bang niang market 8k.remember ,khao lak diving is a seasonal thing,so oct to april,after that your boyfriend will have to find something to do,unless you are seasonal workers too.Here is nothing like phuket,for many reasons,and is not for everyone. But good luck on your move,welcome to Khao lak.If i can help,message me.

I live in Khao Lak. Usually it is not so bad in May, sunny in the morning and possibly a shower somewhat later in the afternoon. Pleasant time to go there, the big masses of tourists have left.

Good to hear, thanks a lot! No big exceptions from this rule? Would really like to visit Khao Lak.

What about restaurants and shops, are they all open during rain season?

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Quite limited shops and restuarants along the Khao Lak strip at the best of times. Many close in the rainy season April - November.

agreed,last count ,there was only 166 restaurants in khao lak.how limited is that

hi,someone posted this today,maybe it is old,but,just look how the driver of the truck behaves. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=251873104995011

hope it is not true either,but honestly,this would not be the best place for his mates to find out.

hi,being here in LOS for many years,i have learnt that some foreigners are worse than the natives when it comes to rip off.But,one guy just keeps ripping folk off,then re emerges smelling of roses.There has been satire on you tube about him,

and he is well known in phuket.It seems,he has done it again,i am sure i cannot name him for legal reasons,but i hope this next link helps.The police are looking for him again.One day,he really will go too far.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g2368218-d2046288-Reviews-Eden_Divers_Khao_Lak-Khuk_Khak_Takua_Pa_Phang_Nga_Province.html

House & Home is mostly low quality stuff.

Not all, but most.

Not true, i do not buy rubbish and am happy with their products and service

You get what you pay for, if you only buy the cheapest item thats the purchasers problem

Ask the staff what they recommend, that usually works

went there too,the coloured fronts for plug sockets,no have,only 2

In the grand scheme, I wouldn't bat an eyelid. I have a brain [strange, I know] and capable of planning ahead. I search the internet high and low and invariably find what I want with minimal fuss.

i to have a brain,but,i do like to see what i order,quality etc.i also like to shop around.but,i do not like it,when they have it on display ,they do not have it in stock,is all i am saying.i am not new here,i do speak Thai,and phoning to ask is just not an option.

4 hour wait???

I would have attempted to bribe the volunteers after 45mins, failing that I would have driven to Krabi. Much nicer in immigration there

phang nga immigration are happy to see farangs =)

Where is the immigration at Phag Nga? or are you talking about Krabi?

hi,phang nga is clearly sign posted,do not enter phang nga,continue on the road to krabi,1km,turn left and then left at next traffic lights,always easy there.

I haven't been there yet but you should have tried the new Thai Watsadu near Heroine's Monument.

went there,nice lights,no have, last month,4 days after opening, 80m of tiles,nice tiles,i want those tiles say i,no have,only for display

why not just call them and ask if they have the stuff?

would be nice,but the wall lights and light fittings,i would like to choose.

i traveled to phuket yesterday to buy some furniture,and needed lotss of electrical stuff,about 30k worth.i went to home pro,in chalong,i asked for the things i wanted,and showed the lad, very helpful.20 sockets.only had 6,6 wall lights,only had 2,plug covers,coloure,no have,only display.so,i left with nothing,went to a place on the bypass,leehin or something like that,saw some great lights,i will take 6 of those,no have,order,60 days,ok,double sockets,with facia,no have,can orde,same story in homepro tesco,and as a last resort,called at the new big place,near thalang,started with some lamps,no have,got in the car and left,what a waste of time,question,do they know what stock control is.4 hour return drive for nothing

hi,it is worth hiring a car,you need a thai or international driving license,there are some lovely places to visit around the area,a car would save a lot of money.enjoy your trip to khao lak.visit the dam near phanom,1 hour 40 minutes drive.good day out

thank you guys.

hi,does anyone know,where i can replace a cracked i pad screen,and how much please.thank you.

a mlid solution of vinegar and water will be fine,kills the mould too,stops it coming back.

just got CTH installed,seems like a good set up,took the 2 year option,funny thing happened when we were on the phone to bkk,trying to sort it out.the woman asked how big the TVs were,as we explained they were for the bar.thought about it,and rang back,asked why the question on size,because,she said,it is 1500b a year for the copyright,to show in public,but that 56 inch or more,screen for example,is 3000b a month.you can pay locally for the sticker.just to let anyone using them in public,you can get this option.

hope the price will be ok in a few years when our field are ready for tapping

i sell beer in my bar for 60b a bottle,but in patong it is 100B,it is only fair the govnt pay me the difference . HUMOUR

How about getting a bag with a lock or buy a small padlock to secure the case.

Not exactly rocket surgery is it?

actually,you cannot lock a suitcase with a lock,or,not effectively.the safest way to travel is to wrap the lock in black tape and clingfilm the bag.this scam has been going on for years.to the point,if i have guests arrive from bangkok by bus,i ask them to check thier bags,twice in the last 3 years,the customer has had stuff stolen.the idea with the tape and clingfilm is,you can tell right away if someone has tampered with your bag.take a look at this.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpIJVWXsBBI

Good question OP. Maybe you could throw in a poll?

21 years and counting,14 years on phi phi island before they destroyed it.good post

off topic,i new an aussie called guy,used to work with sunsail,in the early 90s.i remember he worked with a guy call Nigel. anyone know if he is still around??

Good question OP. Maybe you could throw in a poll?

21 years and counting,14 years on phi phi island before they destroyed it.good post

ah just caught up on this again!

If Bobbytin gets the second year for 15,000 baht that's a good deal for Astro, although it depends on which channels in the line up

Based on my experience on Samui, you guys in Phuket area are not a big difference in latitude, I think you'd be better with a 90 cm dish... especially with the HD set up!

hi jimmy,it is up and running,i went for sport,kids,including Disney, discovery channels and news,all working fine and happy with the guy you put me in touch with,thank you.

OK, we're in the process of having CTH installed today, via Phuket Cable. The cost is 962 baht/month inclusive of 7% VAT. There are discounts (actually 'free' months) based on paying up front for longer periods. An example is paying 899/month for 24 months up front (21,576 plus VAT), and getting an extra 12 months free (hence equivalent to 599/month for 36 months). The cost of a HD box is 2 months rent for existing customers, 2 months rent plus 2000 baht for new customers. Phuket Cable (so they're telling us) are the only cable company in the area authorised by CTH, and the only company that have boxes.

HD channels (including the new EPL channels) are included, except if you don't have a box you're obviously not going to get them.

Boxes have to be obtained from Phuket Cable in their office and self installed.

thanks for this,but i live in khao lak,and the guy authorized to install CTH is not a very active kinda guy,maybe 7 days,you come back,but maybe more.the demand for a supplier with a IQ higher than a pencil up here is high.be great to hear how CTH performs,and are the channels english also.

25,000 for year one, then 15,000 pert year after... WOW!!

Having dumped cable (Rawai) and satellite (True) a few years back I find that price stunningly high for what's available (yes I know Astro's selection is better).

I'm now a torrent junkie and free from cable/satellite's csi/law and order-fest! I now watch Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, Mad Men, Downton Abbey, etc within twelve hours of my NA/Euro compatriots in full high def.

Live sports (MotoGP, F1, NHL ice hockey, rugby) all from free web feeds.

Cut the cable guys you're getting milked!

25000 is still cheaper than true platinum,streaming sport is hit and miss. 2000b a month, for what we get is fair. CTH would be great,if i can find anyone with the damn boxes.i dnt need tv or movies,i need,sport ,discovery channels,and cartoons.

HI,just to update,the feedback i have gotten from suppliers,is the same as madmitch,that the Vietnam set up will not be there for much longer,after a recommendation from samuijimmy,i have gone for the Astro package,25,000b for the first year,15k a year,after that.also 3 sets from CTH,but ,they need chasing,as of yet,we are still waiting,there is also one other point,copyright,if you contact CTH in bkk,they have a separate deal ,she said,for public use,not much different in price.just hope they get their act together,thank you for the feed back and the help.