Samui Coconut

Same developer as Club Koh Samui I would guess......the one with the ski slope....

I recently drove from Bangkok to Donsak. Left BKK in the afternoon and got to Donsak at 04:30 am. Lotsa trucks on the way. It took me 13 hours to get from Bangna to Donsak with 3 short stops (total about 1 hour), so prepare for a long trip. Anyone usually does it much faster or is that a normal time?

In Donsak plenty of trucks waiting for the Raja Ferry, they told me I have to wait for the 08:00 am ferry.

So I went to Seatran, also lotsa cars waiting there. They told me they are not sure if I can still fit on the 06:00am, I couldnt, so I luckily made it on the 07:00am one. If there would have been just a few cars more in front of me I would also have had to wait until 08:00 am.

Since you plan to stay overnight nearby and know your times better then me its probably advisable to do a reservation for the first ferry. Not sure how to do that, maybe another member can help on that.

I remember being able to book a 'seat' on the ferry in advance for a car....may be no longer possible......

Thanks, the number still works, they will come over soon.

Meanwhile I got an offer from Sunparadise, about 20,000 per sqm. I really like their windows, but thats not in my budget.

Sunflex was (is?) about 8,000 - 10,000 per sqm.

At least it still beats some Red Sea spots where beach access is for cash only...

Hopefully Sala won't get it into their heads to stop non-guests passing through.

The road through Sala Samui is a public road, so you can use it. Another access is if you drive behind Boathouse, turn left and end up at Kirati Resort/Samui Honey Seafood.

Please note that the POS contract is always tied to your company's banking relationship, and the process of getting POS terminals always starts in your bank. They will tell you what brands of terminals they support and give you advice about the vendors. Sometimes they may have special offers - I have even seen the whole setup paid by the bank, harware, software and all.

I am sorry, but that info is incorrect. You can buy a POS system without contract and it does not need to be tied into your company bank account.

There is a company in Pattaya Liberty Computers, they have POS's as well. I believe they have also installed them on Samui. (POSetive?)

Err...what does that have to do with anything?

I've stayed in shitholes and 5* gaffs...I prefer 5*!

BTW not paying

RAZZ

OP:

"Have to stay in it for 3 nights but wondering whether to extend the stay or move somewhere else?"

YOU asked for advice. I gave a reasonable response.

Maybe not what you wanted to hear, but never the less.......

You're welcome.

Err...:

"Their cheapest room is 4700 bt!

That's for one night.

I stayed in a place in Lamai for 500 bt a day, near the beach with AC.

You sure you want to pay that much?

Seems like one would need some snob appeal, but sure is a nice looking place!"

Kommiekat - I asked "how long to walk to the Ark Bar" you said you can stay in a place in Lamai for 500 baht - which last time I looked isn't near Chaweng and has absolutely nothing to do with the question!

And as I said - I'm not paying!

Just debating whether to extend my stay there or move somewhere else.

Looks like I'll stay there for a few days and check the location out to see if the walk is "doable".

Otherwise I might change to the Amari - which is sort of the budget/location I'd prefer...unless someone has any other suggestions in the centre of Chaweng?

(Don't think the Mrs would like P&P resort )

Many thanks for the sensible replies.

RAZZ

If you wanna stay near the action then Amari is your best choice.....walking distance to the "center" yet away enough to sleep well. Minor flight noise can be experienced.

Further south you will find many more hotels/resorts, best is check a map, mark location, search for nearest hotel, check on booking.com for reviews and prices.

Just found out the Condo I live at sells the 20 Liters at 15 bt.

Gee, thanks Mr. Juristic manager for informing me about this NOW.

Anyways, I'm a happy camper for now. Will look into the filters later.

Thanks for everybody's input!

I hope you dont drink any alcohol, coz you might go bankrupt with todays price increases.....

May be someone should start a "Koh Phangan Airport" thread soon, coz all the previous and original will be deleted.....create bandwidth.

Is this video on youtube credible font ? They are showing a landstrip... Images of where the airport is being build.

THAT'S going to be an AIRPORT??....

Any progress made yet ?

"The airline will initially use leased turboprop aircraft including the European-made ATR 42, capable of carrying 50 passengers, to herald the air service between Bangkok and Koh Phangan."

"Service will start with two daily non-stop flights, taking 80 minutes each way."

"Operating only from dawn to dusk, the airport will have annual capacity of 600,000 passengers or an average of more than 1,600 a day."

Just wondering how they calculate... Coz for me 2 daily flight with an aircraft carrying 50 passengers, make only 100 by day !

ahaahahah

Capacity is 1,600 per day....capacity!

When I first read your post, I was gonna say that it sounds like there must me more to the story than what you told. I doubt he'd "all of a sudden" be like this at you without no reason.

Seeing how your responded to this thread, I am starting to understand why this Thai dude wanted to punch you.

Agree, its always a matter of attitude too....

For your interest....I photocopied my passport after reducing the size to that of a credit card and then printed in colour and laminated it.

This I keep in my wallet and it has even been accepted by a bank.

HL

Hope the police has good eye sight....

Go through a reputable BKK company, surely better.....and thanks for reminding me, need to check when mine is due for renewal.

First and foremost sorry to hear.

You may check with some hospitals as there may be some retired nurses around someone knows of, or someone who is not coming back to work due to given birth etc.

It also depends on how much care your wife requires. Good luck.

Guest house is liable to max. Baht 5,000, and who says the couple is telling the truth ? Something doesn't sound right.....

Chaweng yesterday

Isn't Chawang like that everyday ?

I dont see an ice truck and no taxi....

Train.. yeah right, the sheer number of buses running, there's of course bound to be accidents. Like there's plane accidents or a train derailing up north...

I'm pretty sure statistically, the buses aren't really that much more dangerous than the other transportations.

Besides, you have to get on the bus from ferry to airport/train station anyway. And those buses are much older and in worse condition than the VIP buses.

Statistically per kilometer - flying is the safest way to travel.

Statistically by volume of passengers - buses are the safest form of travel.

However, in Thailand, statistics mean diddly squat. Buses crash all of the time. Planes don't.

Also - airline passengers tend not to be robbed during their flight!

In Thailand, so that I have a better chance of seeing my next birthday, I would choose

Fly, Train, Car, Bus, Scooter - in that order.

Fly, Train, Car, Bus, Scooter - in that order.

I second that

A good friend of mine went for his retirement extension last Thursday (18th). My friend has been here for many years and refuses to pay more than 1,900 baht.

The Birdman asked him for 'the new fee'. My friend said no way. The Birdman kept him at the office until 5 pm but my friend did leave with the extension and did not pay any extra money.

This is the second time that the Birdman has done this to my friend in the 10 years or so that he has been living here.

"The Birdman"....nicely put......I know him for donkey years, still not enough in his pockets..........poor guy!

...and since he is back and we are all happy, we might as well close this topic.....

Really hard to get any info on this place....on TA info is also a bit vague.....its off the beaten track and whilst I know most hotels/resorts on Samui, I never heared of this one (which does not mean it does not exist). If you are traveling alone, may be check into another place for the first night and then scout for this place.....

After your stay there, please post more info as well.

Or try Dr.Jiew at Bangkok Samui Hospital, excellent dentist, also for kids.....the most gentle dentist I have encountered.

How you know he was driving home ? Anyway, besides the point. RIP

thank you information for me. i wanna go to there until 8:00.

can i get ticket there to airport joint ticket ?

Can already organize on Samui, may be someone else has more info on this.

Might need a good cleaning.....