KimSamui

What rant are you referring to? 

18 minutes ago, redpill17 said:

First, that's Bangkok problem not related to Samui. So funny!

Round-trip is 2500b per person on promo now. And it's A319, not ATR72.

I see at least 6 flights per day.

Is it really that bad? I flew turboprop with Nok Air, it was very comfortable.

I'm sure airlines are making losses right now. There's simply not enough domestic tourists to make hourly flights sustainable.

What I don't understand is why Bangkok Air still hasn't re-launched at least one flight to Chiang Mai.

Yes, roadworks are slow, but now it's the perfect time for maintenance if you ask me. Wouldn't want to do it in the tourist season.

Why? Still plenty of businesses open in Chaweng just outside from Beach Road.

2500 baht round-trip and many hotels on sale, I don't see how is that pricy.

I guess you have not done the flight? 

 

It's 2,500 One Way limited seats and times. NOT ONE-WAY. And yes it is the ATR that is on special as well as the 319 which fills quickly. 

I spent a around 40K all up for 5 days...How much did you spend? and when did you travel? 

So the 11k I spent on return tickets was imaginary? Or that it's not expensive? Especially with the current prices on offer currently all over Thailand for flights and accommodation. Plenty of excuses Mate and no actual experience.

I really hope Samui gets some Government attention and priority to it's plight.

I am truly looking forward to going back as soon as things improve a little. Samui Residents I hope things get easier for you.

Yes I will drive there next time. It took a total time to travel by car, then aircraft very similar to what it takes to simply drive and catch the Ferry. Far less expensive, and annoying to Drive to Samui than fly during the current COVID era.

What a disappointment my domestic trip to Samui. 

Suvarnabhumi Airport only ONE, of THREE Multilevel carparks open, The Carpark is Totally Full, cars left in neutral to push out of the way, get your own car out later.

Samui I love the place but how things have deteriorated and the problems associated with Bangkok Airways seem to have worsened. The Bangkok Airways flight 11K return two people. Only a few Flights each day, All Full. Cheap seats on the ATR72 for thrill seekers. Generally this must be hindering the arrival of Domestic Tourists and limiting any sort of revival.

Car hire was unavailable at the Airport despite the huge numbers of rental vehicles parked outside the Airport, I booked ahead no problem.

The Ring Road is Torn up around the Island with Drains being installed at what seems crawling pace. The roads, and generally everything is reminder of having lived there during previous natural disasters.

Sadly Chaweng is barely suitable for Tourists anymore, Lamai is nice and has a strong local population and some businesses open make it pleasant despite many business closed.

In short it's a pricy trip, and you get what you get:(

I did my 90 day online report a few days early. 

The application was still pending after a week (No reply & the App was not working) so I went to immigration with a copy of the Online TM47 Receipt on Tuesday (Special Holiday), and then again yesterday where they processed it 

at the original date a week ago, so I got less than 90 days.

The whole process at Blueport HH took 20 minutes as there were very few people there.

What a nonsense these reports are. Unnecessary stress, travel and expense.

FED UP WITH EVERYTHING

My Doctor yesterday told me to wear a mask, so I will follow his advice.

Great news, I hope justice is served now.

It also partially explains why Paknampran Beachfront is such a noisy, sound truck infested, boozy area after dark to the we hours, with no police control.

Ok, lets consider the Camry driver too.

Absolutely no involvement from the Mclaren Driver, but the pickup driver sure <deleted> his day too.

Maybe he "can afford to fix it' like some suggest of the McLaren driver, but it's Not Ok!

Not surprisingly for supercars in Thailand the insurers won't insure for full value.

My bet is the pickup doesn't have 1st class or as we say comprehensive cover either. The Wai must have worked nicely.

2 minutes ago, ronaldo0 said:

There are a few small marinas already as far as I know. One decent golf course and no need for a marina as these superyachts usually appear once a month and sit between samui and koh phangan . So they want a marina that will be used probably 10 times or less a year ?? 

Not to mention I would say these yachts put zero into the local economy really as they are usually fully stocked with everything before setting sail .

Not so, only breakwater style marina's in Samui and fuel from drums. The local economy would benift considerably from a marina. Fresh provisions, fuel and water are always required. Many jobs for Thai's.They talk mainly about super yachts (which there are many, and visit the Andaman but not the Gulf) but many other boats could use the facilities. The Islands USM, KT and KPM are really a closed shop at present with a few grave yards of boats not maintained because lack of trained staff and infrastructure.

57 minutes ago, Mansell said:

Not really true as they both live in the same complex in Monaco. Actually Lewis will miss him as a competitor in the same way Senna missed not having Prost to push him harder. Rosberg was smart in quitting now as he knows he would be only racing for second again next year......why keep hanging around for crumbs. He has millions of Euros, pays no taxes, and can now relax. That last race was very stressful with Lewis's tactics, but Nico made a world class pass on Max.....if that had gone wrong, everything lost. Not as fast as Lewis, but a classy intelligent guy......enjoy your life Nico.

Yes I'm aware they are in the same complex in the very small Principality of Monaco.

Bluntly since you missed the point, I think Hamilton would be an insufferable jerk to have to work with, little-own continue the charade of friendship. 

I have been looking outside Asia, to relocate possibly. Spain looks good, and Hotels are less expensive for Accor brands than Bangkok.

Any comments welcome.

Imagine the relief of not having to have his "friend" Lewis Hamilton in his life anymore.

I am interested in this a s small boat owner.

When will piers for refueling and provisioning be available around Thailand?

I can count on one hand the number of places to do this without use of jerry cans or drums.

Guns, Thai's and presumably Alcohol.

Get the widest practical rim width 10-11" IN 20"Diameter

They will handle the rough Thai roads better.

I have a BT 50

11"

295/45 Toyo Proxes

As these are wide, they extend past the width of the guards, I got some plastic flares +40mm also.

If you don't want them sticking out do not get wider wheels than 10"

Use a tyre with the same rolling diameter( this will determine the correct aspect ratio) to the standard tyre. Or your gear ratios will be out. look at the tires around 275-285 width.

Don't go too narrow on a wide rim, or you will lose the give in the sidewalls, the car will ride rough, and reduce your wheels kerb side protection.

Yes I am in this area now. Many young Thai's along the Beach at night, not safe.

Police are active with license checks during the day, but at night there is motorcycle racing and noisy parties a lot.

It is not the place for farang at night.

10 years retired here.I have found that the longer I live here the less I know about Thailand its people and its culture.,or so it seems.

Or want to

Yes I had it too on Samui. Took a while to get over it. In fact I visited Phuket Bangkok Hospital to see their infectious disease specialist to make sure. Samui do not have one.

Developed a hepatitis out of it too, so no drinking and recovery period is quite a while.

It is quite prevalent in Thailand. Many carriers don't know they have it, work in food preparation, and pass it on in the Typhoid Mary tradition.

It can be resistant to most antibiotics.

Sort of changed my ideas about the "wonders" of Thai street food.

We will see... The beachfront at Paknampran is already littered this morning with broken glass, Hong Thong, rubbish and people drinking. Not a policeman in sight...as usual.

Note to self "avoid going out on Thai Public Holidays".

Looks like the Chaweng Lake opposite Central S/C.

Foulest smelling toilet award year after year, closely followed by the mobile, bus based toilet facility it was replaced by for large Events at the lake.

Welcome to Thailand.

I am a British ex-pat. I am not worried about the future.

Britain will be strong again, once the shackles of Europe have been broken.

Simplistic. If only it was a one way street.

They will be panicking because their UK investments have just had a hit, not really worrying about anything else...yet!

NO...There is a risk from many things including drink spiking.