LaoPo Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 For the ones who find Samui a trash can I have an -almost unknown and secret- opportunity....and everybody knows that opportunities are very rare...so hurry: David Beckham is there too... The Golden Mile, for people who love tranquility and beautiful sea views... live safe in a beautiful secluded villa right on the beach... cosy small streets with enough parking space, next to the harbour; similar to Bophut village. State of the art infra structure and 4+ lanes highways right on your doorstep; don't worry, palm trees will be planted soon ! HURRY - HURRY - HURRY Almost sold out, despite the lack of British-, Ozzie- and Yankee bars, Girls, Go-Go bars and alcohol !!! HURRY - HURRY - HURRY Note: It's possible to meet authentic Thai people; however, most of them work 7 days a week 10-12 hours a day in the service and construction industry. LaoPo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehaigh Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 i'll save my visit to hel_l until after i'm dead thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ubon9 Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 The technology they use to build that is amazing " but nature most of the time claim things back" I prefer Ubon faraway from water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 no comment lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carib Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Prefer something with a bit more space around the house....Hope you donot mind if i decline the offer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtg Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 (edited) Love the post, I'm currently living and working in Dubai and you make some interesting points, I would love to say more, give me a chance to get out of this F***ing hel_l and get to Asia and I will get back to you. Edited May 17, 2008 by kurtg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave the Dude Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 I think you have said enough kurtg Good luck in getting to Asia and I think I will stay here, but thanks Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuiJens Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 I'll decline that offer aswell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suegha Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Looks nice but a bit 'false' or 'unreal'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilBob Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Looks nice but a bit 'false' or 'unreal'... I'm game can anyone lone me a mill or 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagwan Posted May 17, 2008 Share Posted May 17, 2008 Hmmm. Aren't sea levels rising? If David Beckham, and presumably his baggage, are there, is good enough reason for me to stay put. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaoPo Posted May 17, 2008 Author Share Posted May 17, 2008 (edited) Note: It's possible to meet authentic Thai people; however, most of them work 7 days a week 10-12 hours a day in the service and construction industry.LaoPo when I wrote the above I didn't realize it was that bad...... "Thousands of laborers arrive in Dubai every year from South Asia. These poorly paid construction workers enter the construction industry in Dubai, and often step into a nightmare of long hour work days with no day of rest, earning meager wages that may be withheld or unpaid altogether. Standard salary for a full day’s of work is in the range of 4 to 6 US dollars." From: Petition online dot com: http://new.petitiononline.com/dxblabor/petition.html But, the show must go on: Maybe a nice condo in the World's tallest skyscraper...800 meters: finished in December 2008 If you don't like direct access to the beach there are plenty of other options ...and keep an eye on your boat from your balcony I repeat: HURRY - HURRY - HURRY or you will miss a one-in-a-lifetime opportunity ! LaoPo Edited May 17, 2008 by LaoPo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehaigh Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 i guess one upside is gasoline there is cheaper than drinking water, init? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 i guess one upside is gasoline there is cheaper than drinking water, init? 12 THB a Litre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorro1 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 (edited) Where did all the Thailand bashers go ? Edited May 18, 2008 by zorro1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric1949 Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 You can keep it, I'll stay in Mui thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Pitfalls in paradise: why Palm Jumeirah is struggling to live up to the hype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankman Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 No alcohol, girls.... why should I leave my beloved Koh Phangan!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaoPo Posted May 18, 2008 Author Share Posted May 18, 2008 Pitfalls in paradise: why Palm Jumeirah is struggling to live up to the hype. Thanks ! Some excerpts from this article: "Multimillion-pound villas have been squeezed together "like Coronation Street", air-conditioning bills are hitting £800 a month and persistent snags have led some to joke it is more "eighth blunder" than "eighth wonder"." & "But for Rachael Wilds, 42, an exhibition organiser from Surrey who moved in with her family to a palatial villa on one of the Palm's "fronds" a year ago, it was not what she expected. She found her £3m property squashed against a neighbour's and set in a barren, almost treeless, landscape. "It was absolutely nothing as it was depicted in the brochure," she says. "There was a massive gap between the villas and it was full of lush tropical gardens. We were totally shocked at the closeness of the villas." Despite summer temperatures of 48C and high humidity, access to centralised air conditioning was not included in the purchase price of apartments, and residents are rebelling against plans to ask them to pay extra." Sunday morning during a business talkshow a promotor told the audience that villa's in Palm island 1 went for € 500,000 and are now sold for € 2,5 to 3 Million. If you hurry you can still buy a villa (under construction) on Palm island 2 for € 800/900.000. Such a villa will be worth 2,500,000 in 3 years... So what are you guys waiting for ? LaoPo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keycon Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Pitfalls in paradise: why Palm Jumeirah is struggling to live up to the hype. Thanks ! Some excerpts from this article: "Multimillion-pound villas have been squeezed together "like Coronation Street", air-conditioning bills are hitting £800 a month and persistent snags have led some to joke it is more "eighth blunder" than "eighth wonder"." & "But for Rachael Wilds, 42, an exhibition organiser from Surrey who moved in with her family to a palatial villa on one of the Palm's "fronds" a year ago, it was not what she expected. She found her £3m property squashed against a neighbour's and set in a barren, almost treeless, landscape. "It was absolutely nothing as it was depicted in the brochure," she says. "There was a massive gap between the villas and it was full of lush tropical gardens. We were totally shocked at the closeness of the villas." Despite summer temperatures of 48C and high humidity, access to centralised air conditioning was not included in the purchase price of apartments, and residents are rebelling against plans to ask them to pay extra." Sunday morning during a business talkshow a promotor told the audience that villa's in Palm island 1 went for € 500,000 and are now sold for € 2,5 to 3 Million. If you hurry you can still buy a villa (under construction) on Palm island 2 for € 800/900.000. Such a villa will be worth 2,500,000 in 3 years... So what are you guys waiting for ? LaoPo Waiting for bars, girls, discos, stuff like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 i'll save my visit to hel_l until after i'm dead thanks not like th culture over there some might but personally ilike the culture here. i like chicken also . dooo u like chiiiicken lol. i am crackin up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaoPo Posted May 19, 2008 Author Share Posted May 19, 2008 "And Dubai is freakin' insane." "The burj Dubai" - Tallest building in the world...800 meters tall... will be ready by end December 2008. Hope you can play the video: http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/media/the-world...view-331730.php LaoPo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehaigh Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 all joking aside, it boggles my mind that anyone would pay money to live in the mid east. you couldn't pay me enough to live there, even in a Beckham sized villa. its hotter than hel_l, a barron, treeless deserts, absolutely nothing to do and absolutely no interesting people to socialize with (at least that's my imprrssion, correct me if i'm wrong). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazeeboy Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 i'll take samui with all her problems thankyou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattias33 Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Standard salary for a full day’s of work is in the range of 4 to 6 US dollars." At least they dont need a savings-account. Horrible to see the rich real-estate boys using cheap workers. All over the world. Thais in dubai, burmeise in Thailand........ . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuiJens Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Standard salary for a full day's of work is in the range of 4 to 6 US dollars." At least they dont need a savings-account. Horrible to see the rich real-estate boys using cheap workers. All over the world. Thais in dubai, burmeise in Thailand........ . Totally agree, BUT that's how they get rich(er)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuian Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 Been to Morocco twice, that is moderate compared to the "middle east", Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Damas, Doha...they can keep it and keep comin' to Patty for some "Black Label" Jeans and T-Shirt Parties! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokrick Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 No alcohol, girls.... why should I leave my beloved Koh Phangan!? Correct me if i am wrong guys but i believe that there is only one dry state and that is Sharjar. Its ok to drink alcohol in Dubai and Ajarman. By the way there are girls all over the place, but they tend to prefer the Arabs due to financial reasons. Still with this in mind i also decline the offer Laopo. Cheers, Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedneckHippie Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 I have no idea why someone would want to live in an unpersonal place such as this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuiJens Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 I have no idea why someone would want to live in an unpersonal place such as this. To show off they have $$$$$$$$$$! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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