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it seems to be working, great.... got a mini-van easily with no fuss or squabbling back to Ban-Phe..

i was impressed, see how long it lasts when the police / military have departed..

your comments have just made me purchase our own life jackets each time we go from Koh Samet to Ban Phe

its all about probability...

thank you

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Was at Koh Lipe last September, it was very wet, rained every day for 6 days, some rubbish was washed ashore, as we could not go on the beach, it wasn't an issue, it was very quiet & not many places open.

If you go to the main pier "Tarua Phe" in Ban Phe, white shark speedboats

Most of their boats have lifejackets on board...

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The owner is kittiwat unarrom

if you google this name you will find lots fo info on it...

best wishes

I travel with swiss air frequently, always on time, simple transfer at zurich - 55 mins is ample time to transfer even if you have to get the train transfer between terminals.. yes, alcohol beverages are served on board before & during meal service, great airline,

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Take a look at a really nice resort called samed villa in Ao Phai, reasonably priced with breakfast included & a choice of two good beaches Ao Phai & Tubtim

nightlife close by & saikaew beach a 20 minute stroll away for the islands main street. for more info on the island take a look at kohsamed.net - great site & very accurate up-to-date info....

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I live on Koh Samet, Loy Krathong is still a magical time, The hotels / Resorts have courses for guests on making the floating ornaments,

The main street shops also have them on sale & you can see lots of locals making them, Late on in the evening they are floated into the sea.

the atmosphere is great..

Yes, most weekends are busy on Samet, it is after all high season.. A really good accurate website for info on the island look at kohsamed.net

its run & updated by a local travel agent on the main street..

Any one knows where these resorts are on Koh Somet? I dont recognize their names

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These resorts are in the north of Koh Samet - located in Ao Klang, next to the fishfarm just past Nadan Harbour.. the first two are owned by Samed Resorts,

one is Mook Samed - only for vip guests of the owners of Samed Resorts, the other one is the fish restaurant Ban Ploy Samed - opposite & part of Baan Ploy Sea Resort.

The 3rd one is unseen samed resort - this is owned by the owner of Saikaew Villa in Saikaew Beach, he used to live here.

pictures of oil on Ao Prao & koh Samets west coast

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Koh-Samed/122782577775097?v=wall

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Fishing on Koh Samed is a popular pastime, you often see the local residents sitting on the rocky prominences patiently waiting for a bite
no licence or permission is needed, enjoy your catch & have a local beach restaurant cook it for you
bring your own fishing rod with you, as you cannot rent or buy them on koh samed

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A nice resort you should take a look at is Saikaew Beach Resort - located on Saikaew Beach. they have some nice beachfront poolside villas

it's also close to samet village for evening walks & beach restaurants / bars. Koh Samet won't be busy at the end of june "low Season" - luckily the gulf of Thailand escapes all the high seas & monsoon rains, seas are good to swim in & you can rent hobbi cat at Saikaew beach resort..

a great website for up-to date accurate info on the island is http://kohsamed.net.

best wishes

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i have also just bought a new laptop with Windows 8 installed, you can only trial the microsoft office, then you must purchase it - costs uk £98.

you get the product key only in an email once purchased,

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There are 16 resorts on Koh Samet with swimming pool, non are located out at sea, as you mentioned your not looking for basic 3 stars this leaves you little choice, the 4 stars are a little isolated away from amenities in the quiet north of Ao Noi Na or the quiet west coast of Ao Prao.

however there is a slightly expensive busy 4 star on Saikaew beach called Saikaew beach resort, this has a choice of 3 swimming pools with sea front villas

a great website for accurate, up to date info on Koh Samed and lists all resorts with swimming pools is http://kohsamed.net - take a look.

Best Wishes

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Koh Samet have not increased the park entrance fee it's still 200 Baht for Foreigner & 40 Baht for Thai's as of today 11th December

Best Wishes

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Yes, Koh Samed over long weekend holidays gets quite busy with thai visitors escaping the rains of the city,

Your right hotel / guesthouse prices are slightly inflated over holiday weekends.

Check out this good site for accurate info: http://kohsamed.net

you'll still have a good time on the island & the weather has been great.

Best Wishes

Koh Samed, good this time of year, misses most of the rains & high seas.

good site for info http://kohsamed.net

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Take a look at a good transfer company in Bangkok - you can choose the type of vehicle with driver you can obtain the price immediately on line & pay, or pay the driver on arrival check them out www.orientalescape.com

Hello

For up to date information on Koh Samet & ferry timetables

check out this valuble on line source www.kohsamed.net

enjoy

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A good information source for koh samet giving plenty of up-to-date information

is www.kohsamed.net

enjoy

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There is a good thai lady taxi driver called Sonya - she has a large toyota 4x4 which holds 7 people

she speaks good english her email is <...> or telephone her on +66 ...

or taka a look at http://orientalescape.com they are a good transport company located in central Bangkok

with medium sizes vans you can email them or book your trips on line.

best wishes

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We pay our reservations / office based bookings staff - Baht 15,300 per month.

Best Wishes

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I use a great Thai lady who speaks excellent english & has a large toyota 4x4

her email is <email removed, PM for details>

best wishes

ANY WAY BACK TO THIS GUYS ORIGINAL MESSAGE.

I live on Koh Samet, The two Gay friendly resorts on the island, are as mentioned in previous messages, - Samed Villa in Ao Phai & Tubtim Resort at Ao Tubtim.

The only Gay friendly Bar is Papa Rogers on Saikaew Main Street. for great info on koh samed check out this web: http://kohsamed.net

enjoy

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You could try a taxi driver / guide, i use a lot for trips - her name is sonya, she has a large toyota camray 4x4 very comfortable.

you can contact her by email [email protected] or telephone 081 363 2326 she speaks very good english

or take a look at www.orientalescape.com for an idea of prices

best wishes