21 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

I was talking to another farang in a beautiful french cafe yesterday,all white painted with beautiful french glass doors and french ceiling moulding 

I would be interesting to know if anyone had a french style house interior 

 

Could we get back on topic please !!!

 

and he did mention that did I perhaps in a my wisdom know perhaps a beach with waves l?

 

No ....I said before becoming rude and excusing myself 

 

And a good point, Is it north Pattaya where the surfing waves are?

The beach such as Jomtien is not a real beach as such ,where are the real beach ?

You became rude?  I thought you might have burst into tears at the lack of waves and feeling sorry because this person had to get through the day without any waves.  It's so sad - it's enough to make you weep.....

Closest surfing to Bkk is probably Hua Hin.  I don't know how good it is, but it's there.  Looked like maybe a good place for beginners to learn but I'm no expert.  According to Google AI the best time is Oct-Dec.

 

 

2 hours ago, simon43 said:

You became rude?  I thought you might have burst into tears at the lack of waves and feeling sorry because this person had to get through the day without any waves.  It's so sad - it's enough to make you weep.....

I read your post a few weeks ago where you were giving all your money to charity and it's been ruminating in mind 

Your a good person Simon with a good heart 

On 9/1/2025 at 9:43 AM, Harrisfan said:

Samui gets waves

In December, 

On 9/1/2025 at 12:03 PM, cjinchiangrai said:

He needs a career as a shark counter in Queensland.

Better if he starts with friendly salties around Darwin  

Get ready, please!  There will never be any surfing in Ao Thai: that is why many people live on its beaches! 

On 9/2/2025 at 7:03 AM, shdmn said:

Closest surfing to Bkk is probably Hua Hin.

No way! As calm as Pattaya! 

On 9/1/2025 at 9:55 AM, actonion said:

Ankle deep waves in Gulf of Thailand

But only in a giant storm:-) ! 

On 9/1/2025 at 10:04 AM, KhunLA said:

World Class ... NO ... as are most things in TH ... BUT ... does exist.

A lot of World class scuba (or at least there was 10 years ago! 

On 9/1/2025 at 10:17 AM, georgegeorgia said:

How do I get to this place sounds beautiful 

You do not know where Rayong is? Next Chang what to Chonburi, near Utapao airport. 

On 9/1/2025 at 10:27 AM, georgegeorgia said:

you sent me a map .

What else do you need in order to go there??? 

2 minutes ago, Unamerican said:

A lot of World class scuba (or at least there was 10 years ago! 

Nah, not in TH.  I sampled out of Phuket & PP, and that was 25 yrs ago.   Good buddy lived at Khao Lak, and his buddy owns a dive shop.   He went once, out to Similan Is. and doesn't have to pay, and never bothered again, and I feel the same way, and haven't dove in TH since 2000 & 2001, during first 2 visits.  Gets a 'just ok', and I wouldn't recommend to any experienced divers, unless they're really bored.

 

Especially out of Phuket, as an all day affair, for me, and a nice day on the water, so not all bad.

 

PP was nicer, and closer sites, so if going, head out from there.

On 9/1/2025 at 10:21 AM, KhunLA said:

Gulf ... NO thanks

 

Phuket, and next to one of my favorite munch spots, KataMama Seafood ... 

 

https://www.google.co.th/maps/place/Kata+Surf/@7.813402,98.2981745,98m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x3050258d67056ddb:0x213a4b3934e13ddc!2sKatamama+seafood!8m2!3d7.8134016!4d98.2984546!16s%2Fg%2F11bw51bbx3!3m5!1s0x305025b0203dc413:0x3f756ff7768a7f15!8m2!3d7.813702!4d98.2986154!16s%2Fg%2F11kp284_m4?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDgyNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

 

 

At my age I'd be happy with that.

1 hour ago, Unamerican said:

No way! As calm as Pattaya! 

Not true

Karon beach has had some decent waves every time I went and was able to do some body surfing.  Varies quite a bit depending on weather, off shore storms or fronts etc.  But it is a very wide and open beach.

There are always many surfers in Pakarang Beach (Memories Beach) in Khao Lak. Apsara Resort is a great resort and conveniently located nearby.