stevenl

Op, was this on Phuket? If so, more details on the location please.

SteveNL, I hope you do not mind me replying.

They had a great brewery, then they closed it for renovations, then re opened it. Tons of money went it. Sad, really. But when you charge 700 baht for some strange glass of beer, it was bound to happen.

Sad, it was huge, some good entertainment. Thai food was not good, though.

I don't mind at all.

As I implicated earlier to the op, people who might know will answer later, just have a bit of patience.

It is not SteveNL BTW but StevenL (if you want to use capitals).

From what I see, quite a few of the people selling don't really need to sell. They offer their property for sale, and if somebody is willing to pay their price they sell, if not, no problem. They simply keep it on the market and sell it next year, the year after or even further in the future.

The same goes for rental property. Quite a few properties for rent, and if nobody is willing to pay the requested price, they simply keep it empty and wait. A wait of a few years seems to be no problem.

wow..65 views and counting, and not one reply!!....

Maybe because the people who could know are asleep at 05.00 hours?

I am getting a bit fed up here with Somtamnications continuous negativity here, with a blatant disrespect for people who do not agree with his opinions.

I think most regulars on the Phuket forum knew I was a bloke. KarenBravo is the name of the ship in my avatar.

I didn't, but since I don't look down on men or women I don't care either way.

There is a major difference between 'being better than' and 'being different from'. The latter, and therefor not seeking social interactions with certain others, does not implicate the former.

I can assure you Chozen that Phuketblogger is just a parent with kids at Katjonkietsuksa. Just as I am just a parent in the process of deciding which school for my kids. I therfor welcome both your comments and those of others like Phuketblogger and Benjie.

Only from the airport will they use their meter. Pick up a meter taxi anywhere else and they will charge a fixed price.

I have used meter taxis multiple times not from the airport.. And paid the meter.

in that case you are probably the only one on the whole island, tourist or living here.

great location if you dont mind the traffic noise

Too far up the mountain for traffic noise I think. It is quite a steep hill though, that may be a point of consideration.

Ah, this is the old Kata Hill Residence. Did not know that, looks good.

ํYou are correct, they don't operate from the bus station. That's why I said 'near the bus station'. I often see meter taxis sitting out on the main road, near the Royal City Hotel. Although I must admit there is no guarantee of finding a meter taxi anywhere in Phuket town.

Only from the airport will they use their meter. Pick up a meter taxi anywhere else and they will charge a fixed price.

Top floor of Jung Ceylon.. Huge staff (so massive ongoing to add to the JC rent).. And that price per ticket..

Not a prayer.. 18 months depending on the depth of losses hes prepared to take.

Agree, just think you're being too optimistic. Before the end of high season he'll have folded, once he realises this is only going to cost money.

1) I find it disappointing that we need to wall ourself off from the local population to achieve peace time.

In my experience: when you wall yourself of you'll never find peace time and Thai friends. I live in the middle of Thais and have no problem at all with making Thai friends. I think one of the long term problems for Phuket is going to be the walled of farang, living their own life with minimal contact with the Thais.

My question is, why don't they just do a VISA process like other countries? These passengers have no idea they are going to be denied.

A visa is not a permission to enter a country, that is still up to the immigration officer.

So your suggestion would not change anything.

And, further to my post, above. Driving on the island seems to be one of the main issues for the OP, and many other posters on TV.

As we all know, if a Thai crashes into you (a farang), guess who pays, for everything - you (the farang). Don't forget - "Accident not happen if farang not in Thailand."

On that basis, personally, I don't care how crazy they drive, how rude they are on the road etc etc as long as they don't crash into me, because, even if I am in the right, I have to pay for their medical and their vehicle, as well as my own - and the accident wasn't my fault.

It doesn't matter what you do here, you are farang, and therefore, a target.

Also, let's not forget that Thai visa laws can change just as quick as the "tea money per month" changes. We are all only here as long as the Thai want us to be. We have no rights, no security, and therefore, no stability. These are the facts.

this post and the previous one from the same poster only deserve one answer: what a load of crock, don't think i could find one imo true statement, let alone a factual statement.

people say "the best Phuket gun shops are to be found in PhnomPenh, Cambodia..."

interesting, who are those people?

The previous response to this question has been discredited because the method described was considered illegal.

Can someone confirm if it is possible to legally access these types of tv channels?

Thankyou.

Via True Visions.

Different areas have different days. For example in Rawai are 3 market places, offering (nearly) every day an outdoor market.

It would be helpful if you would mention where on Phuket.

No, they don't.

Simply check a few places.

Yes Stevenl: it all comes to how YOU want (or pretend to) see things...

I'm glad you made the right decision for you.

I am surprised to see that the residents of chalong/rawai don't mention the CRIME problem they have there, which is the first thing that comes to mind when the other mention their area.

I don't have a crime problem. Been living in Rawai for 7 years now, no burglaries, no nothing has happened to me here.

I also see that many, as i supposed, have little knowledge of Phuket island, so many place to live but seems that most know only Kata, Karon, Kamala, Patong: finished.

Strange conclusion of the answers so far.

But i understand is a nice area if you want to live FARANG STYLE, with Villa Market and "for farang only restaurant" and a big expat community.

I live much more Thai style than farang style, and never go to 'farang only restaurant', nor do I have anything to do with an expat community.

Anyway good for you, more space for us in the Thai style Phuket areas or where the nice beaches are.

Especially judging from your post: it all comes down to how you want to see things.

I'm not sure why everyone is talking about America, is it because I'm American? I never said that USA Visa entry points are perfect.

Maybe because of your attitude: I'm an American, so I can do whatever I want. ??

I have an account with bank of ayudhya, main office in phuket town. In kata i can withdraw 100.000 baht, for bigger amounts i need to go to phuket town office.

"This lady working the Customs desk, does a look at

her, then she proceeds to say "Come with me". I immediately step in and ask what the problem is, she

sternly says "Back in line". I stated, "No, she's traveling with me and I'm not going back in line. I'm going

wherever she's going".

"They can't throw me in jail for being pissed"

" I was thinking surely this is going to be resolved, I'm

an American"

You have to laugh, try that shit at JFK.

Well done Singapore.

Well said.

Sounds to me that the treatment of his girlfriend was way out of line, but the OP's attitude as shown i these quotes did not help him or her.