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Sound Club got shut down at 415 this morning, due to the police patrolling the soi.

I passed a big market tonight half way between Lamai and Hua Thanon, opposite the temple, just after the Hin Ta Hin Yai.

Hi all,

I am currently on a tourist visa, which expires soon. If I do a border bounce, does anyone know what the latest rules are regarding how many days I get upon re-entry? With a UK passport is it now 15 or 30 days?

Thanks in advance

Ian

One good departure time that I like to use is the AirAsia flight FD3238 11:45 URT-DMK or FD3185 12:10 from NST-DMK. I can then take the 8:00 catamaran from Nathon, and usually arrive around 11:00 just in time to catch those flights.

I did this exact journey last week. Was great. Arrived at Surat airport about 10.55 for an 11.35 flight. The cost of the high speed cat and bus combo was 700 baht.

One more thing to bear in mind when comparing Air Asia to the other local budget airlines, is that AA charge a fee to check bags. Others do not.

I did my return jounrey with Thai Lion air, who were great, dont charge fees to check bags (up to 15kg free), and are generally cheaper than AA.

I have bought many motorbikes over the last 12 months. I have never required a certificate or residence from the SELLER. However, as the BUYER, I have always needed one. From the seller (if a farang) all I have needed are the signed transfer of ownership forms, and copies of passport - ID page and exit stamp.

Can someone enlighten me as to why renewals/90 day reports should have priority over tourist visa 30 days extensions?

Surely everyone should be treated equally, and in the order they arrive in. Or am I missing something.

Same reason many people call Bangrak "Ban Rak". Plain ignorance.

For us Seniors

23 October (Thursday) Chulalongkorn Day

6-8 November (Thursday-Saturday) Loi Krathong

5 December (Friday) The King's Birthday (Father's Day)

10 December (Wednesday) Constitution Day

21 December (Sunday) December Solstice

24 December (Wednesday) Christmas Eve

25 December (Thursday) Christmas Day

31 December (Wednesday) New Year's Eve

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/691406-public-holidays-2014/Wi

Will government offices be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day? (if so, strange for a Bhuddist country, no?)

In particular Im interested in the Immigration Office and the Transport Office.

Nod, Crystal Bay looks a lot better back then than it does now. Shame there arent many nice places like this left unspoilt.

great photos.......more please?

Where exactly is this place? Cant say that Ive noticed it on my travels.

well its finished and a total waste of time............................a huge white elephant,best thing there is tops.

yes its very very disappointing, brings almost nothing new to Chaweng or Samui.

where exactly on the beach road are you talking about?

Also i have noticed that some bikes gave lights but they have something large in the front basket which blocks the lights

THIS ^^^^

I understand that sometimes the light breaks and the rider doesnt know, especially with the back light. But to consciously place a large bag of shopping, or a dog/child/buffalo, in front of your light and blocking them is just plain ridiculous and asking for a crash.

As for helmets. Personally I wear mine about 50% of the times, depending on where I am going. And yes I know I should wear it 100% of the time.

In the 5 years I have lived here things are improving. Id say that 5 years ago less than 2% were using helmets. That has to be about 15-20% these days. But it'll never completely change.

2012 Honda Click, 110cc, with average mileage (say, 15000), expect to pay anything from 20000-27000, IMO, depending on if early or late 2012, and depending on condition.

I still have a wave from my time in Samui with a Surat plate. Tax every year BKK or Patters never a problem

Taxing any bike isnt a problem in Samui. Its the transferring on names in the green books that I am having issues with and seeking clarification of?

Are there any definite rules as to what can and cannot be done at the Lipa Noi transport office?

e.g. I went there this morning with a Honda Click to change the name on the green book to my name. Even though the plate on the bike is a Surat plate, I was told that they cannot do this for me in Samui, because the bike was registered in Surat Thani, and not Samui. They also mentioned that because the address of the previous owner was in Nakhon Si Thammarat that this was a problem also.

I was always under the impression that any Surat platae can be changed in Samui, but for any non-Surat plate I had to travel to Surat Thani town to change.

Can anyone offer anything more definite?

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Duomo is a very good restaurant. Ive never had the pizza there, but all the pasta, fish, and meat dishes Ive had there have been outstanding.

xebozone - thanks for the trip report. Im sure it will come in useful to many TV members in teh future.

2000 for a scratch is over the top. New plastic for the whole bike in factory paint is 2000. So obviously a scam. But if you call the police the price will go up and you still have to pay. TIT

2000? Are you sure? Please tell me where I can buy a whole new body for the bike for 2000 and I will take all my bikes to this place to be fixed.

You can take the bike to Nathon DLT office and they will transfer the book into your name. Samui comes under Surat Thani anyway. If you drive through Nathon heading towards Lamai you need to take a right as if you were going to Nikki beach. On the right hand side before you get to the bend is what would be described as an MOT garage back in the UK. Take your bike there and they will take a rubbing of the frame number and the engine number. I think it costs around 70 Baht. They will then give you a form to take to the DLT which is past Niklki beach and is a turning on your left before you get to the turning for the Raja ferry. They will then transfer the book into your name no problem

Is this true for ANY bike, ie a BKK plate or a Pattalung plate? or Just for Surat Thani plates that were registered outside of Samui?

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Is immigration closed today or not? I need to go this afternoon........

Well, is it a government office or not????

I dont know. I assume it is? But it was open anyway so I was ok.