steelerian

IMO dogs are dangerous, and extreme caution should be used when bringing dogs near children......

Another blinkered individual

That pretty much confirms what I have thought since my first year leaving here i.e. Thais are about the worst drivers in the world. DO be VERY careful anytime you drive or ride on any road in Thailand.

I've travelled the world extensively, and never seen drivers as bad as in Thailand.

Why start so early? Do you really think that most people want to be stuffing their faces with heavy Indian food at 12 noon, esp the ones who are partial to a few beers on a Saturday night? Surely later hours would be a lot more popular?

12noon until what time, anyway?

& the new road towards the airport next to the Irish times is falling apart already, not even 6 months old!

The patchwork repairs are terrible.

its absolutely shocking, whoever was the boss on that project needs sacking

isnt it about time we started a thread, that is pinned, where we can alert each other of helmet/police checks?

This is so funny.It's like a prowler asking for a lookout. No matter what personal thoughts and opinions are, it is the law to wear one, simple. Someone wants to run the gauntlet, up to them.

Rooo I know its the law to wear one, Im quite clear on that. I was merely suggesting that the regular posters on this forum help eachother out by tipping each other off when they see a police/helmet check point. Is that such an absurd suggestion?

Yes, I think it's an absurd suggestion. Again it's a matter of personal choice if you want to break the law. Why should you ask members & use Thaivisa to help you do so?

Who is asking members of the forum tohelp them break the law?

I am merely asking fellow members to help each other avoid paying fines.

Personally I own a helmet. I probably wear it 50% of the time. Maybe it would be nice to get a tip off to help me out in case one day I intend to go somewhere without my helmet.

If you cant see my point then Im wasting my time even talking to you about it.

isnt it about time we started a thread, that is pinned, where we can alert each other of helmet/police checks?

This is so funny.It's like a prowler asking for a lookout. No matter what personal thoughts and opinions are, it is the law to wear one, simple. Someone wants to run the gauntlet, up to them.

Rooo I know its the law to wear one, Im quite clear on that. I was merely suggesting that the regular posters on this forum help eachother out by tipping each other off when they see a police/helmet check point. Is that such an absurd suggestion?

isnt it about time we started a thread, that is pinned, where we can alert each other of helmet/police checks?

Why are schools such as this charging so much money? What history do they have, or proven results?

How much for a Tiger?

I'm talking about a personal CHOICE to pay more to people I believe deserve it. The average Thai gets about 200 baht a day in salary for working an 8 to 10 hour shift. Some short order cook in a busy Thai cafe works a WHOLE LOT HARDER than 90% of the people who complain about over pricing, or dual pricing. The sexpat who visits Pattaya will pay less for his night of pleasure than the same guy in Phuket. He'll also pay more for his hotel and meals on the street in Phuket. And, he'll pay a WHOLE LOT MORE for a tuk tuk ride with one of those scam artists. But, if you want to enjoy what Phuket has to offer then you have to pay the going rate. That is just one reason why I stay away from Phuket despite its beauty.

You really dont get it do you?

Yes you pay more in Phuket than in Patts, but EVERYBODY pays more in Phuket than Patts, not just Farangs.

The thing about this, Ian, is that by doing it you are encouraging them to do ti even more, and spoiling it for the rest of us. If you allow them to overcharge you on top of the Thai price by 15 Baht today, they will try it on by charging you 20 Baht more tomorrow. Then at what point do you say no?

I understand you are happy to pay more than the value if the product, but please do this by tipping, rather than allowing yourself to be charged more. The tip is optional, the price is not.

What really needs to be done is to convince AirAsia to open a ground service from Samui to Surathani (and vice versa) such that using their flights can be seamless and hassle free. The customer would still pay for the ferry and bus, but it would make sense to have a system in place that is coordinated timewise with their flights and readily advertised and accessable. As it is, people (like me) wonder exactly how to get to the airport, how long it will take, how much it will cost and what other "made in Thailand" SNAFUs will crop up.

Since in SE Asia there are so many examples of "no higher authority to appeal to," the only way to address profiteering by Bangkok Snareways is to beat them at their own game.

THIS +1mirrion

The boxing in Samui is a good laugh. And as far as I can remember, all drinks (beers, anyway) are raised 20 baht on top or normal prices, which isnt too bad really.

whats the reason?

and if you build a new airport, dont let Bangkok Airways owna dn operate it, then maybe more people WILL come to Samui

There is also the big new computer shop oppostie Makro, might be worth a visit there too, as I believe they sell Acer laptops......

I've got one sorted out now. Many thanks.

If you should stay here ask for a discount. Most unlikely you will want to use the swimming pool in this weather!

Why, whats the weather like at the moment? I havent checked it out yet.......

Hi,

I'm heading up to Isaan next week with my girlfriend to visit her family. They live around the Lahan Sai area in Buriram.

Does anyone have any recommendations for hotels in or around Lahan Sai?

Please PM me if you have any info, websites, etc.

Thanks

Ian

Hi all,

I need to get a CAT CDMA Internet, but the shop in Nathon does not have any in stock.

Does anyone have one they are willing to sell?

Ideally I'd like the latest MC760 model.

If anyone has one or knows of one for sale please send me a PM and I'll get in touch.

Thanks

Ian

so whats the diff in 91 and 95? cos when I went to fill up today the man put 95 in, and when I questioned him he said I can use wither 91 or 95, doesnt matter (I drive a Yamaha Nouvo by the way, about 2 years old)

They have just redone the one on the way to Chaweng beach and will redo as well the one in Chaweng on the main road (before Bkk hospital) in a few months. Good news, there is now the Gasohol 91 (the green one) available on Samui, which is 5 THB cheaper per litre than the usual 91

what is this Gasohol 91? And can it be used on any car/bike that normally uses 91?

What is this residence card you speak of, and how do I get one?

How have people been finding their CAT CDMA over the last few days in all this rain and power cuts? Or any other mobile internet thingy?

My current crappy pre-pay AIS one has been dreadful.

Anyone have a phone number for the place, so I can call to check before I waste a journey?