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So how did it end?

With previous accidents, bodies have been found far away from the point where the person was last seen.

Went to eat at Zen Japanese restaurant yesterday. Walked in shortly before 6pm with my family and it was empty, prompting me to think that they continue where they left off at Big C.
First glance at the menu showed rather high prices.

Two condiments at the table were missing and 3 meals we ordered were not available. One wrong dish was brought to the table and exchanged for the correct plate.

A promotion for AIS users was activated by phone but the restaurant could not find the confirmation by AIS.

When it came to paying, it turns out that debit cards (your 'normal' ATM card) are not accepted only credit cards or cash.

All in all a very overpriced and mediocre meal. Our conclusion; we tried once and won't go back anymore. Horrible service.

Otooya one floor up we get better tasting food at a much favorable price.

My fave Japanese place on Samui is still Kobori in Maenam. Authentic and very tasty.

That's the best ever, go back to where you came from if you don't like it, as if we have to swallow everything that goes on in a location where you choose to live!

Sense of superiority? Did you read all the responses of the OP at all. What comes to mind is; Look who's talking.

Not happening this year

I hitchhiker from Amsterdam to Paris when I was 17.

Good thing they speak French and Dutch in those countries

Here's the text on the form, text is provided both in Thai and English language, I will only copy English text;

Consent to Disclosure of Information

Place of writing

Date, month, year

To; Commander of Immigration Division 6

I, name address etc, hereby authorize the Immigration Division 6 to disclose following criminal record information to be used for the purpose of an approval of extension of temporary stay in the Kingdom. If any contents, however, be found untruthful, the Immigration Division 6 shall have a full right to legally proceed against me in court and my permission of staying in the Kingdom will be revoked.

1. Are you currently having any criminal or civil cases pending in the Thai Court or the Court of jurisdiction outside Thailand?

No

Yes, number of cases, please clarify

2. Have you been imprisoned by the judgement of the Thai Court; or by a lawful injunction; or by the judgement of the Court of jurisdiction outside of Thailand, except when the penalty is for petty offense or negligence or is provided for as an exception in the Thai Ministerial Regulations?

No

Yes, number of cases, please clarify

I confirm that all information above are truthful

Signature

Name of Applicant

Does anyone know if the form has a number and whether a download template is available?

No number on the form, I got mine filled out and completed, from my accountant and just copied the English text. One of the first things I did was looking for a number on the form!

Here's the text on the form, text is provided both in Thai and English language, I will only copy English text;

Consent to Disclosure of Information

Place of writing

Date, month, year

To; Commander of Immigration Division 6

I, name address etc, hereby authorize the Immigration Division 6 to disclose following criminal record information to be used for the purpose of an approval of extension of temporary stay in the Kingdom. If any contents, however, be found untruthful, the Immigration Division 6 shall have a full right to legally proceed against me in court and my permission of staying in the Kingdom will be revoked.

1. Are you currently having any criminal or civil cases pending in the Thai Court or the Court of jurisdiction outside Thailand?

No

Yes, number of cases, please clarify

2. Have you been imprisoned by the judgement of the Thai Court; or by a lawful injunction; or by the judgement of the Court of jurisdiction outside of Thailand, except when the penalty is for petty offense or negligence or is provided for as an exception in the Thai Ministerial Regulations?

No

Yes, number of cases, please clarify

I confirm that all information above are truthful

Signature

Name of Applicant

What baffles me is that another permit seems to have been issued to build more of the same. Amazing Thailand.

Wilcopops, time to start reviewing your previous statements. It's also through Lisa that I heard of serious skepticism of Jamie's finding. Thanks for clarifying.

So can we now agree that all current evidence suggests that vinegar is the way to go?

Samuijimmy, these plants may work on some stings but I have seen the results if these plants being used on a person being stung by box jelly on Samui and the result was devastating.

Above is a carybdeid morbakka, just one of many different box jelly fish around in Thai waters. They are not red, if at all, blue-ish.

If there would be a season in the Gulf of Thailand, it would be around October through January, indeed the monsoon period for the Gulf.

I stand corrected to the statement that you mentioned. Current evidence argues that vinegar may not be the correct way of action, but all current protocols still advise to use vinegar.

Research only states that already triggered stingers are apparently intensified by 60%. All non active stingers are still being neutralized. The use of fresh water can be fatal since all stingers are actived at the same time and salt water has no effect at all.

Any results of this new research have not filtered through and changed the vinegar station systems and protocols. Among the specialists there's a lot of discussion going on about what the right treatment is. Currently, vinegar is still being advised. The new research seems to be controversial at the moment.

Do you have proof that protocols have changed in Queensland and other territories in Australia?

Just for you information, your link doesn't open at the current location I'm at.

Who says local Samuians don't see it for it is? My father in law used to be daytime song thaew driver and there were massive protests a few years back, against issuing more metered taxi licenses, all to no avail. eventually he sold his song thaew and is renting out the license.

So licences are issued for use in a certain geographical area? I understood this to be the case for many years but was told not too long back that while Samui does issue licences, a licence issued from anywhere in Thailand is fine although you need to register as operating on Samui.

Why bother than having signs stating that the max parking time is 15 minutes?

BKK Air usually has things rather well organized, this doesn't somehow make sense and staff seem to make the impression that it may not be a BKK Air sanctioned action. Although the latter seems rather unlikely. Who knows.

Who says local Samuians don't see it for it is? My father in law used to be daytime song thaew driver and there were massive protests a few years back, against issuing more metered taxi licenses, all to no avail. eventually he sold his song thaew and is renting out the license.

So licences are issued for use in a certain geographical area? I understood this to be the case for many years but was told not too long back that while Samui does issue licences, a licence issued from anywhere in Thailand is fine although you need to register as operating on Samui.

Not sure on that, I would need to follow up.

What kind of house book are you referring to?

Cancel the license of any Taxi driver in the country that does not use the meter properly, take off the road any taxi displaying signage that extra fees must be paid (except in case of tollway fees).

Up until now, the taxis on samui have been more powerful than any of the so called authorities. Let us see if that has changed now. Sure hope so. One can always hold out hope that things can improve on samui. The thought sometimes defies the imagination. Samui. The land of no progress. Samui may be the least progressive place on earth.

My guess is that unless you have a soldier ride with you, you are still very likely to be scammed...

Most of the tourists arriving at the airport are blissfully unaware of TV, and the history of taxi problems. The last thing they want is to get into a dispute on their first day on holiday and the charges are not astronomic when converting to EUR, or USD.

Only those with local knowledge object, it's no wonder they have pushed their luck for so long.

What is happening now at arrivals is also ridiculous, mini vans pay to be able to 'stand by', and block all the short, 15 minute, parking spaces at arrivals, even parking double. Sometimes parking spots are available but are blocked by double parked mini vans. Not to forget the white Toyota 'normal' cars that double park and usually belong to Korean entrepreneurs.

Whenever I mention this to the parking guy or local BKK Air staff, they agree it's not right but can't change anything. Last time I was asked to complain with BKK Air via their website by BKK Air staff. There's nothing the ground staff can do, someone is pulling the strings and making extra money there.

These mini vans are not waiting in line/at the same place with the other mini vans and airport taxi services, located in-between arrivals and departures.

A point to consider - unless I am mistaken not many of the drivers own the vehicle - they have to pay a fixed amount to their generous employer before they take the vehicle out each day.

Pity the driver - the poor sod takes all the flack from us while the real low-life scum is faceless and nameless...

I agree with Smokie - more people would use them if the fares were realistic.

Many drivers are not Samui locals. It's a business they get into with the promise of high returns supposedly.As you said the real culprit remains faceless.

Nevertheless they are a tool in an illegal operation / action, so sure they get the flak. I am sure they get into the business with eyes wide open.

Bottom line greed & Laziness.

Couldn't agree more on both points....your average Samui taxi driver wants to sit around relaxing in the shade all day and do no more than a couple of runs around town maybe making 1k Baht a day it seems.

Its a racket really....and criminal activity....I'm surprised so few Samui residents don't see it for what it truly is...but familiarity bred contempt a long time ago and most prefer to drive their own vehicles around drunk at night with associated risks rather than pay the prices.

Its understandable but a vicious circle.

Who says local Samuians don't see it for it is? My father in law used to be daytime song thaew driver and there were massive protests a few years back, against issuing more metered taxi licenses, all to no avail. eventually he sold his song thaew and is renting out the license.