james04

point noted on sandflies, i have never had the pleasure of experiencing them, i have been lucky i guess,

"If you dont want to get bitten by mosquitoes then please spray repellent on you, when you go out at night ,it costs just THB50. Then you wont need to go to hospital. I dont have a problem with them mosquitoes, and they are not has bad."

Hi James

Welcome to Thai Visa and I enjoyed your comments about Chumphon but I must point out that the poster complaining about bites was not talking about mosquitos, he was referring to the sandflies which infest the beaches from October through to January and let me tell you that there's a big difference between them and mosquitos.

Sandfly bites are a real menace and spoil a day on the beach so much that you are unlikely to want to return there. The americans call the insect "noseeums" because of their size and you hardly feel their bite. But within 1hr the itching that follows is incessant and lasts for about 3-4 weeks. You will feel feverish and weak the following day and your muscles will feel impossibly tight for about a week wherever they have bitten you. The infection will ooze and itch and you only infect it more by scratching them. The scars they leave can last for years.

There is no repellant that works with sandflies that I know of and the only thing to do is avoid them and their breeding areas. So take heed of those that have been to Chumphon and suffered the beaches and you might save yourself the pleasure of their company.

JAF

Hi

well i guess if you looking for a Pattaya type scene and want to piss it up every night with ladies, then please stay away from Chumphon, We dont need people like you. This is an awesome place with amazing beaches just 10 mins from the town, Tung wa laen beach has about 7 beach bars which also serve great food and also western foods. It has great guesthouses on the beach, it is peaceful and quiet. There is lots to do here Diving, snorkelling, Kite surfing, fishing, Kayaking. The Mali Blues bar plays Live music every night Rock, Blues, Reggae. I live in a Guesthouse with a huge room and balcony A/C, Satellie TV, Refridgerator, king size bed and its serviced , Free WIFi in my room for THB 5000/month. The food is also cheap and amazing.If you know what to order you will love it. There are enough westerners around that are relaxed and cool, we always have a great Friday/ Saturday night out at the beach bars. Plus the town of Cumphon is 15 mins away by local yellow taxi for THB30 stops all along the beach. they have a KFC and Doughnut shop, Pizza company in Ocean shopping mall, to get your Fastfood fix if you want. The cost of living here is cheap. Plus you have easy access to the islands if you want to party, from Chumphon pier.

If you dont want to get bitten by mosquitoes then please spray repellent on you, when you go out at night ,it costs just THB50. Then you wont need to go to hospital. I dont have a problem with them mosquitoes, and they are not has bad.

If you want a nice place to live and work with pleasant, nice thai people. this is it !!

If anyone needs any help or info email me on [email protected] or add me to Msn

Cheers

James

Sept 2010