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I think some people here need to take a step back and stop with the generalisations that tourists wanting a chair and umbrella = idiot. I like to spend every other day sitting at the beach reading a book. The other days I'll usually be out and about doing some sort of sight seeing.

I don't mind sitting on the sand but I won't be able to stay for long being uncovered from the sun. Am I an idiot for that? Also with that method it will probably end up being even more busy shoulder to shoulder tourists on the beach.

How about a halfway house where we have deck chairs and umbrellas but the only folks allowed to sell them are some non mafia government crew? I don't see that as such a big ask.

I suspect moSt of those voting in favour of not reinstalling them are not tourists but rather grumpy expats who are usually grumpy about everything. Most tourists are not going to go onto the PG website and vote.

Anyway it will mean less money being spent at the beach so less money being spent in Phuket. What's the net effect if this is done for all beaches in Thailand? Yeah thought so.

Ok apologies I missed that bit. It's a bit out the way but worth the trip - wat po.

Maybe even try ratchada. Nataree, Posiden ect

Seriously?

What? The OP was asking for recommendations on massage joints.

Head to prom pong bts there are lots of good masage places around there. Mango, EZ, Snow White ect

Maybe even try ratchada. Nataree, Posiden ect

Rent a beach umbrella.

I'm sure you will be able to during high season.

Thanks. Fingers crossed.

 

Great videos thanks. There is a guy on YouTube who uploads a new timelapse from Patong tower every week. :-p

 

I would also like to know how to do this. Is it function that needs to be supported by the camera or can this be done using editing software?

Do you have the link for these videos?

 

Generally some cameras support timelapse videos natively. Then there are extra software kits, for example CHDK foro Canon pocket/bridge cameras http://chdk.wikia.com/wiki/CHDK or Magic Lattern for Canon DSLR's http://magiclantern.wikia.com/wiki/Magic_Lantern_Firmware_Wiki whic add new functions and settings to the cameras. Timelapse being one of those. 

 

I used the CHDK to make some timelapse videos, which I'm not going to link here after seeing the OP's far better quality and the amount of work he had to do to make the videos

 

Timelapse function will take photos for example every 1 second and then these photos need to be put together to create a video (on Linux using mencoder). 

 

Here is 1 of the Patong tower ones.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8LFmo6gobE

I am a bit of a dummy when it comes to cameras so installing FW versions with extra features is something I tend to avoid. Does that invalidate the warranty? I know the Canon S120 has a similar feature which it calls 'star lapse' or something similar. It looks like timelapse but in all the demos it's used at night so no idea if it can be used in the daytime as well.

Does anyone know of any other point and shoot cameras that offer this functionality natively? I've just sold my Sony Nex 3N and wanted to get something more portable. Was looking at the Nikon S1 but it seems the body and lens both do not support any sort of IS which I find nuts.
 

I don't mind sitting on a towel on the sand but being able to shield myself from the sun when it's beating down on me is the main reason I like using the deckchairs. Are they going to be re-installed at some point? (with some proper regulation) or are they gone for good?

Great videos thanks. There is a guy on YouTube who uploads a new timelapse from Patong tower every week. :-p

I would also like to know how to do this. Is it function that needs to be supported by the camera or can this be done using editing software?

I would like to spend a day there seeing wat muang and the hell garden nearby. Are there any bus routes that would get me there or is a private taxi my best option?

According to google it's around 90mins away from Bangkok. I would say that's doable as a day trip. Anyone done this before and have any tips to share?

Thanks

Not sure if it's been mentioned but Suhda near Asoke bts is good.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/MobileQueryBBox-g293916-d797986-Suda-Bangkok.html

I also like eating on sukhumvit 38. Ok it's all street food but I like it.

Ok thanks AJ I will apply for a tourist visa. Thanks Carib.

I could do but some here have suggested even that doesn't mean you will be granted entry. To be clear I've never been to Thailand on any multiple entry visa. I always stay within the kingdom and just travel internally. Am I worrying over nothing?

I've been reading the various threads on people not being let in and wanted to give you an overview of my situation to see if I might face any issues.

So I'm a British citizen and live in the uk. I come to Thailand once a year and usually just use the visa exemption on arrival. I've got a tourist visa previously but otherwise my trips are usually less than 30 days.

I will be coming again in December and plan to use the visa exemption on arrival. I will be able to produce receipts as proof of hotels I've booked for the duration of my stay as well as internal flights (Bangkok to Phuket, phuket to samui, samui to Bangkok ect) and flight home from Bangkok.

The only problem is in Phuket I will be staying in a condo. The condo is advertised on a website however I have conversed privately with the owner over email so all I have are aome PayPal payments to a friend I am sharing the condo with. Will I have a problem do you think?

Thanks

Scratch dog or bossy

Will they be taking on the tuk tuk prices too?

Surprised Koh lipe or adang national park didn't get a mention.

Chemical castration would be a good deterrent.

Shocked

From what I understand the Iraqi coalition forces were Shia majority and the sunnies hired al Queda to help them out. I remember reading how they then turned on al Queda in Anbar province with the help of the US.

Honestly I think they should just be left to it. I don't see what good can come out of assisting at any level. Yes the mess was created when they decided to get rid of the Iraqi army and Baath parties but what can they do now?

What happens if ISIS takes over the country and the oil too?

I wonder how children who cave to this ever manage to grow up and make their own way in life. Over here folks will do everything to help their kids stand on their own 2 feet. But it seems the reverse is going on in Thailand.

So i just called Virgin to get some clarification. They said that as the General has guaranteed the safety of all foreigners there is no exclusion for travel insurance, except if I go to areas which the FCO has deemed high risk eg Yala, Songkhla ect... So good news in the end. I wonder if that line from the General was made specifically to allay fears of travel insurance companies.