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... ......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...

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

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!

Edited April 15, 201412 yr by samuijimmy

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

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

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

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.

Sunrise this morning, Buddha Beach Maenam.

Even a couple of tourist out early!

Things change quickly on Samui.

^ 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!

fitness buffs running along the beach!

^ 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

Five Islands reappearing after a rain shower

Sunset from The InterCon (Taling Ngam)

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

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

Maenam sunrise this morning

Maenam sunrise this morning

Nice.

You should watermark that one.

Maenam sunrise this morning

Nice.

You should watermark that one.

Thank you. 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...

Edited May 13, 201412 yr by Dancealot

Poorsucker always serious Mr Dancelot!

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

all those clouds and no rain today!

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

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

Early beach walkers and swimmers ....

Even an early morning BBQ ...

Stranger on the shore!

The infamous fishing boat ....

200 yards down the same beach, this morning..

^

That was well after sunrise mister....

Make sure to add to the recycling barrow ..... won't you....

hick!

Edited May 14, 201412 yr by samuijimmy

Nice pics as always

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.

Nice pics as always

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!

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!

Colourful scene on Soi one to Lamai today!

next to busy Ghost Road

there is nothing but

jungle

and marshland

there is nothing but

nature

I need to check that area out Birdman... looks nice!

Over between Lipa Noi and Thaling Ngam, this afternoon.... more of Samui's rural scenery!

Can anyone name the beach at the start of this video? 35 seconds in. Thanks

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

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!

Edited June 1, 201412 yr by samuijimmy

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.

Edited June 15, 201412 yr by Mole

Kite surfing at Nathon today!

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.

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

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

Not sure if on Soi 3 on the last one their, Neilly, you did not start at the beginning 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...

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! got to get out and do again some time!

Edited June 22, 201412 yr by samuijimmy

Not sure if on Soi 3 on the last one their, Neilly, you did not start at the beginning 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...

Great stuff! got to get out and do again some time!

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