stuarty

Then it seems to be panning out as I predicted. The larger fish are preparing the large brown envelopes, and not the demolition. The deadline is tomorrow for Surin, Bangtao etc.

Pinot - What about the Lotus at bangtao, and the reggae bar? Did you take any pics?

What beaches, exactly?

At least till the present deadline expires.??

They were give 7 days and have until next Tuesday. They were told if they did not self-demolish, then the authorities would do so, AND they would FACE PROSECUTION.

So is there any sign of activity from the big fish (apart from preparing the large brown envelopes, I mean)? If not, then we might as well all go home and forget it.

When you say wait a bit, you mean wait a few years?Like the Jet skis?

So, the little fish are removing their shacks, but the big fish are staying as they have "invested" more? Seems fair, and about right for the Phuket way of doing things.

Is there any sign of any of these more substantial buildings on the beach actually being removed. Take Bangtao - it's taken them 20 years to finally finish building the Lotus Restaurant - is it really going?

I am not in HKT at the moment, so any advice and photos gratefully received.

Check yer geography mate

Is it one of the new Central Festival sites? They said earlier this year they would have one in the north on the island, and one in the centre west (Presumably Cherngtalay)

Forget about Rawai/Nai Harn, or anywhere south of Heroine's monument. It is congested, hard to drive anywhere, and full of Filtph (failed in london, try phuket) If you are from HK and have a chinese wife then look to live in or near the Laguna/bangtao or Layan area where you will meet more like-minded people and be near a beach (Layan end) which will be relatively unspoiled at least for a few more years.

It's a no-brainer. Trust me on this. Bonus - Central will build a central festival soon in Cherngtalay. You will only need to head south for hospital visits, and absolutely no other reason.

Where's it gone? And Why?

Is that a comment on the quality of Pizzas in Nai Yang, or are you just being a <deleted>?

What's that in English?

I will be staying in Nai Yang for 3 days next week, and life is too short to eat crap food.

Where is the best pizza up there, and where is the best Thai food on or near the beach? Don't all rush at once........

Do tell more about the new Central Festival next to Boat Avenue in CherngTalay. Bill Barnett is being rather tight lipped on the matter.

Nigel

There is nowhere else to go.......

Cherngtalay Restos

It's a given that the Sunset Restaurant (beside the Black Cat) is probably the best local thai restaurant in the area, and best value for money. Full of half locals half tourists. Also good is the Farang (at Lemongrass House). On the beach the Laypang and Lotus are good, but beach pricey..

Any other recommendations in the immediate area similar to Sunset?

Take a look at the Nikki Beach Phuket party photos on thir facebook page, and you will see some of the ugly mofos behind it.

Bubblegum

you missed out the last line which is "Drunks have parties"

5M THB???? Ahahahahaaahhhaaahahahahahahahhahahaarh. Good one.

It says on another site that the local Or Ba Tor announced the above yesterday. Anyone know any more about it?

"You learn something everyday... I thought it was called a Gin's handbag ( not sure about the spelling)"

There's no such thing as a gin's handbag, as that would make no sense at all, and is clearly not funny on any level or in any way, and not clever, hip or smart, so nobody would ever say that in intelligent company. It is an abo's handbag. Take it from me, I visit Darwin regularly

Xylo and grant - you jokers need to get over your own pretentiousness. Grant- how about 19%, or 18? why don't you drop a note to the winemaker, or anyone else who might be able to change the mix to your pleasure

"Seriously, IMO the Berri Estate is ok for the everyday glass or two."

Oh dear old boy, I think I will need to take all of your advice up to this point with a large pinch of salt, if you are in any way advocating the "Abo's briefcase" as in any way a half decent tipple. Perhaps you're just an opinionated barroom bore cheap charlie. A connoisseur of the bottom rung. Oh dear oh dear oh dear.

Have you tried "SUSHI" at Bake/Pasta Flame at the Laguna entrance? Try it.

OK - does anyone know where Central's "Norhern" and "Western" sites/landholdings are?