Liquid Soul Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 A few weeks back large signs were put up all around Koh Phangan, these large white signs with red Thai writing said "Phangan people against Tesco Lotus" or words to that effect. One of my staff had been to the Amphur the following day and someone there had said that the local Phangan government had agreed in principle to allow Tesco Lotus to be built on Phangan island. a number of people have also told me that there is a questionnaire flying around resorts and the like asking what the local people want? Does anyone know anymore? Personally I think that it is great news for Phangan island and I for one will welcome it with open arms!! What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazeeboy Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 A few weeks back large signs were put up all around Koh Phangan, these large white signs with red Thai writing said "Phangan people against Tesco Lotus" or words to that effect. One of my staff had been to the Amphur the following day and someone there had said that the local Phangan government had agreed in principle to allow Tesco Lotus to be built on Phangan island. a number of people have also told me that there is a questionnaire flying around resorts and the like asking what the local people want? Does anyone know anymore? Personally I think that it is great news for Phangan island and I for one will welcome it with open arms!! What do you think? if tesco are coming theres nothing the locals can do to stop it ,just ask the samui locals ,tried to stop them ,not a chance ,it will make living there much easier and cheaper ,as it has in samui ........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 The word from local shop owners is that Tesco is planing on building in the (now almost) vacant lot opposite Thongsala's Muay Thai fighting stadium, 100m on the right from Thongsala's main road T-intersection along the inland road to Haad Yao. jose '-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquid Soul Posted November 22, 2007 Author Share Posted November 22, 2007 The word from local shop owners is that Tesco is planing on building in the (now almost) vacant lot opposite Thongsala's Muay Thai fighting stadium, 100m on the right from Thongsala's main road T-intersection along the inland road to Haad Yao.jose '-) For sure that would be an ideal spot, someone had said to us that they would use the land next to the Songserm pier, behind the taxi "station", which surely would be a bad spot, rising seas and several hundred party goers daily waiting for the Songerm!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevethongsala Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 There are many confusions in connection with that, soon we'll know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 Nobody I've talked to has heard a word about it being next to the Songserm pier. In other news, my staff heard on Phangan Radio that the new Mayor has negotiated getting the Seatrans Car ferry to start running to Samui after the New Year. Now this is not the first time I've heard this story but it is the first time its made it to the radio. Keep your fingers crossed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevethongsala Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 Small track?... There is a banner written by the Inhabitants of "Ko Pha Ngan" who says: not with the “LOTUS” ' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 There are 3 signs that I have seen that translate to Koh Phangan people do not want Tesco lotus. The sign on the Chaloklum road was defaced the other day, someone cut out the part that says "not" My impression is that there are an organized group of shopowners who oppose it, but that the majority of locals do want it. I've never seen a questionnaire however. My understanding is that the ok has already been given by the local govt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlx Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 personally i can't wait til tesco lotus comes, and i don't think it will keep me from shopping in the regular markets occasionally too (as they have their charm)... it's just so convenient to have everything all in one place. any word on whether it will have a movie theater in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquid Soul Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 personally i can't wait til tesco lotus comes, and i don't think it will keep me from shopping in the regular markets occasionally too (as they have their charm)... it's just so convenient to have everything all in one place. any word on whether it will have a movie theater in it? I was having that discussion just today with my wife, and we came to the conclusion that we probably would stop shopping everywhere else, like you say, a one stop shop all in one place, and generally speaking Tesco Lotus prices would be lower than most other shops on Phangan. Many more people have been talking of the now near to vacant 5 rai plot of land opposite the Muay Thai stadium, the wood shop relocated, and now the car garage are clearing out, so it could well be. With this being Phangan and if it were on a 5 rai plot, I would seriously doubt whether a cinema would be included, more likely to be a Nathon size "Express" but may well come with a mister donut, black canyon coffee house and a KFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 I heard that Tesco bought that land quite some time ago, it is, I believe, on the road to the hospital just outside Thong Sala. I suspect it will be a Tesco express as well, but that is fine with me as long as they have Mr Donut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I suspect it will be a Tesco express as well, but that is fine with me as long as they have Mr Donut Throw in a S&P restaurant into the pot, and now we're talking... jose '-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 The latest local gossip is that the land being cleared opposite the Bantai girlie bars is for the coming Tesco shopping development. I find this strange because the land is owned by the Limpipong family, and Tesco could possibly be the beginning of the end for their lucrative supermarket monopoly in KPG. jose '-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
girlx Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 maybe they are tired of it! anyway i am sure they'd be cashing in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 last time I talked to the owner of the land I was told that they planned on building shophouses for rent. Last I heard, Tescos had actually bought the land near the Muay Thai stadium so not sure why they would then turn around and build elsewhere. I've also heard that planning permission has not yet been given, despite the rumors going around that it was a done deal. Fingers crossed that is just another rumor. Possible the Tescos will be built there, but highly unlikely given that the last information I had is only a week or so old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Have to add, I have heard a rumor that they plan on putting another supermarket there but since the owner is the one who told me about the shophouses, and they already have two in Thong Sala, found that one kind of hard to believe. But, plans change so who knows. Now, if the family would only go into talks with Villa supermarket, now THAT would be an idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macleod101 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 funnily enough i thought about purchasing 3 rai of land opposite the boxing ring in 2005 I don't think this is a good thing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mssabai Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Hate to say it, but I am well pleased about this. Presume it will be of the Nathon variety rather than the Chaweng? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominator Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Great for KPG when Tesco's does arrive, not only for farangs, but also for the locals, who will then be able to purchase clean, well presented products to sell in their smaller shops at marked up prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiud Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Hate to say it, but I am well pleased about this. Presume it will be of the Nathon variety rather than the Chaweng? Will be the small one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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