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samuijimmy Ruby Member

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Jimmy, Ban Tai looks fantastic. I'm assuming it's near Bang Po but can't exactly figure it out.

Can you help out with directions or which resort is on it? I'll be in a car trying to find it.

Cheers,

Matt.

Yep, Virt is correct... thumbsup.gif ......watch for the sign for Mimosa resort on ring road, there is a 7 -11 on the corner.... (Between Maenam and Ban Por beach), turn, then head to the end of the road, and park and walk down the beach.... Usually very quiet, and great beach for kids as has nice sand and water ... often there are locals are down there... which is not a problem... thumbsup.gif

If one walks along the rocky area it turns into Ban Por beach, which is like Maenam beach and is several kilometers longwink.png

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In last week or so there is new construction, just after Mimosa, not sure if expansion or new resort.... I don't think the addition will ruin the beach!

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Many beaches and the sea is lovely right now.... we are in the second part of April... Fishermen at Hau Thanon ... Between Chawang and Lamai.... Coral Bay area Ban Tai, beach The new resort t

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Phaeng waterfall at Koh PHangan Than Sadet National Park 24 November, after the rain.

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End of another nice Samui Day.... August is one of the nicest months here for weather....mostly nice days and sunsets! A swinging tourist watching the sunset this evening ... near Nathon Fisherman

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The new view point seems to be almost complete on the Khao Laem Yui (AKA) Nathon Hill .... complete with toilets and a "Coffee Conner" wink.png

Nice view of KP (better on a less hazy day!)

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Thanks guys, appreciate the directions. Looks like a perfect place to spend this Friday :)

Finally made it there today after lunch at Bang Por seafood. I can certainly see the appeal of the place.

Looks & feels like the real Samui, perfect to retire to one day hopefully.

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^ those coconut piles will be starting to pile up again soon Virt! ^

Beautiful sunset from Ban Por beach this evening, looking over the Anthong National Marine Park!

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fitness buffs running along the beach! thumbsup.gif

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^ those coconut piles will be starting to pile up again soon Virt! ^

They moved up the road about 100mtr on the RH side Virt...

Laem Sor this afternoon

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Five Islands reappearing after a rain shower

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Sunset from The InterCon (Taling Ngam)

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Even with a reasonable amount of rain, in the hills above Maenam lately, the Secret Water Falls, up Soi 5 is still low flow!

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The road up there, is a little rough going.... for some people....wink.png

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Maenam sunrise this morning

Nice. thumbsup.gif

You should watermark that one.

Thank you. thumbsup.gif But you're joking, right...

There's so many hidden flaws in there it's useless for thieves anyway like this...

Or am I not seeing things right...

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Poorsucker always serious Mr Dancelot! wink.pngtongue.png

Lighting over Maenam this evening... darn wires and street lights, in the way!

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all those clouds and no rain today! facepalm.gif

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Can't be out done by these tourists .... tongue.png

This morning's sunrise ... from end of Maenam Resort Road...

Early beach walkers and swimmers ....

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Even an early morning BBQ ...

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Stranger on the shore!

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The infamous fishing boat ....whistling.gif

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Virt Gold Member

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Nice pics as always :D

How do you post them so that the pictures are the actual size?

When i post some from time to time they are all sized down until i click the pictures.

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Nice pics as always biggrin.png

How do you post them so that the pictures are the actual size?

When i post some from time to time they are all sized down until i click the pictures.

Hello Virt, thanks for your comment! thumbsup.gif

Best to read this about posting images, http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/614326-posting-images-guidelines/

The method some of us use is uploading via Picasa or Flickr.... to get the image larger.... (1024 x is about max size you should use) ... either way works, just means an extra click to open by loading the other way!

Use what is easy for you! wink.png

Colourful scene on Soi one to Lamai today!

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first 4 seconds are on another location than the rest, which is an sandbank next to Thong Sala

Yes, the first few seconds is Chulacklum area ... then it goes to the south, to the west side of Tongsala... and up the west coast...and then jumps around to different areas...

Nice video! thumbsup.gif

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Lovely Ko Tao & Nang Yuan เกาะเต่า-นางยวน

The tide is one of the lowest of this year.

When the water is at its highest during December/January, that small beach connecting the Nang Yuan islands will be totally submerged.

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Been meaning to take the GoPro on some of trips up thru the hills but never got round to it...well, I finally did on Thurs. The camera is mounted directly to the bike so doesn’t really show how steep some of the parts are...be warned.

I must thank Jimmy for putting up with me covering him in dust when he was showing me around up there last year...cheers Jimmy

This first one goes from the Mummified Monk Wat up to the restaurant by the big Buddha above Lamai.

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Second one goes from the Lamai big Buddha restaurant to the turning that will take you down to Maenam Soi 5 (I think)

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The third one starts off from the quarry at the top of Maenam Soi 3 and brings you out at the back of Lamai.

If the Soi numbers are wrong I’m sure Jimmy will correct me

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Not sure if on Soi 3 on the last one their, Neilly, you did not start at the beginning facepalm.gif Last time I tried that if it is I could not get up the first hill, as it was too dry...!.... Wet roads much better for grip...thumbsup.gif

Them Go Pro Cameras are good, at least one does not have to keep stopping to take shots.... Much faster for you, not having to stop and wait for me to catch up.... Sure shows how lovely the island is and nice to get away from the maddening crowds.... except for the 4 wheel drivers and the Safari trucks!

Great stuff! clap2.gif got to get out and do again some time! wink.png

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Not sure if on Soi 3 on the last one their, Neilly, you did not start at the beginning facepalm.gif Last time I tried that if it is I could not get up the first hill, as it was too dry...!.... Wet roads much better for grip...thumbsup.gif

Great stuff! clap2.gif got to get out and do again some time! wink.png

Your right I didn't start from the beginning of Soi 3 Jimmy...I had a couple of false starts and it took me a while to find that quarry. And yeah, doubt you would get up there on a auto at the moment as there is a lot of loose 'gravel'.

I'll drop you a PM later mate...should be going out again towards the end of this week thumbsup.gif

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