Watching The World Cup In Samui

[BrendaMorton]

I am holidaying in Thailand in summer and will be in Samui whilst the World Cup is on. Can anyone tell me the best place to watch the games??

[happylarry]

I am sure The Islander Pub on Chewang beach road will have all the games on.

They normally do anyway.

HL

[starcandle]

ok depending on where you will be on the island, Lamai there is a bar called eden bar he has a good satalite system and about 4 big T V screens about the bar, Chaweng you have the islander and next door there is legends bar, both have good satalite feeds and have multi-screens, in Bangrak there is the premier sports bar they have 7 satalite feeds outdoor and indoor projector screens plus 5 42inch TV's

[koheesti]

Premier Sports Bar in Bangrak is not only a good venue to watch, but if you're from a different part of the island, stay the night next door at the Samui Mermaid. It's pretty cheap and you don't have to worry about driving home drunk late at night.

[SamuiMole]

Will all these bars being staying open ?

With the later games not starting until 1.30am (Thai time ) the big problem is finding a "late" bar with full commentary etc. prepared to stay open untill 3.30am plus

I am currently trying to find a decent bar for the Champions League games this week and its not easy !

[marklane]

Hello there,the Samui Shamrock in Lamai main road will be showing all the world cup games,late ones also,with english commentry.There also showing the champions league games this week,kick off at 1 45am.If your in Chewang chances are the Islander will also be showing them,enjoy.

[koheesti]

I know Premier stays open late for some Premiership games so I would think they would stay open late for the World Cup. I guess it would depend on who was playing that night as well. Too bad PFC on Soi Reggae isn't around anymore, they would have been open for sure.

[game4shame]

Will all these bars being staying open ?

With the later games not starting until 1.30am (Thai time ) the big problem is finding a "late" bar with full commentary etc. prepared to stay open untill 3.30am plus

I am currently trying to find a decent bar for the Champions League games this week and its not easy !

I was in samui for the 2006 world cup in germany - never had a problem seeing games. curfews aren't as strict in samui as in some other parts of thailand, mainly due to the lack of police.

[farang62]

The Billi Bong Bar in Fisherman's Village is always a great place to watch all sports and great food to.

[Hitch]

The Billi Bong Bar in Fisherman's Village is always a great place to watch all sports and great food to.

international bar at the back of soi green mango always open late for champions league with commentary

[MSingh]

The Billi Bong Bar in Fisherman's Village is always a great place to watch all sports and great food to.

international bar at the back of soi green mango always open late for champions league with commentary

That it does Hitch, that it does my Evertonian Brother..

Fisherman's Village is always a decent venue too with a nice relaxed aptmosphere however the International Bar in Chaweng is a good Bar to watch the Footy, that is true..

[Slaps]

Watched it there in 2002, In a bar in Slapper Alley (Soi Green Mango) had a brilliant time, great atmosphere

Then I met the Ex

Edited March 30, 2010 by Slaps

[BigC]

everywhere

probably more coverage than the UK

[screamingeagle]

Will all these bars being staying open ?

With the later games not starting until 1.30am (Thai time ) the big problem is finding a "late" bar with full commentary etc. prepared to stay open untill 3.30am plus

I am currently trying to find a decent bar for the Champions League games this week and its not easy !

I was in samui for the 2006 world cup in germany - never had a problem seeing games. curfews aren't as strict in samui as in some other parts of thailand, mainly due to the lack of police.

Mainly due to the BIB taking backhanders

[womblejamie]

International Bar in Green Mango for sure.

Sportsman Inn, south Chaweng just past Zicos brazilian restaurant.

Islander, no need to mention where that is!

It will be well advertised, try some of the bars out on other matches first, so you know its the right one for you.

[les Dennis]

International Bar, Tropical Murphy's and Coyote for the Latin American games. I saw England V Australia rugby world cup final in Tropical Murphy's and the atmosphere was great because not everyone was cheering the same team. (A lot of Irish cheering Australia). And no trouble too.

[game4shame]

Will all these bars being staying open ?

With the later games not starting until 1.30am (Thai time ) the big problem is finding a "late" bar with full commentary etc. prepared to stay open untill 3.30am plus

I am currently trying to find a decent bar for the Champions League games this week and its not easy !

I was in samui for the 2006 world cup in germany - never had a problem seeing games. curfews aren't as strict in samui as in some other parts of thailand, mainly due to the lack of police.

Mainly due to the BIB taking backhanders

correct. I was trying to be discreet but you've hit the nail on the head.

[jim_uk_samui]

Hi,,

If your visiting Lamai,,PJ's bar will be showing all the world cup games with English commentary,,A nice spacious bar with comfortable seating and 5 tv's,,I believe True Visions the Thai satalite company dont have the contract,, However in Pj's Astro the malaysian sat. company is shown with all games shown live,,

[Malice in Wonderland]

Hi,,

If your visiting Lamai,,PJ's bar will be showing all the world cup games with English commentary,,A nice spacious bar with comfortable seating and 5 tv's,,I believe True Visions the Thai satalite company dont have the contract,, However in Pj's Astro the malaysian sat. company is shown with all games shown live,,

been there many a time for football,plenty of screens and you can actually hear the commentary.. Highly recommended!

[darrendsd]

Hi,,

If your visiting Lamai,,PJ's bar will be showing all the world cup games with English commentary,,A nice spacious bar with comfortable seating and 5 tv's,,I believe True Visions the Thai satalite company dont have the contract,, However in Pj's Astro the malaysian sat. company is shown with all games shown live,,

Ubc have got the contract for the world cup

Number of matches they will show is to be confirmed, they are only showing it on HD, the price is 2000 baht for the new HD set top box and a further 490 baht on top of your normal monthly subscription cost.

[MattCinderey]

Am I hearing this correctly? UBC and HD in one sentence?

I got rid of my UBC as I only watched my home team play in the Premiership (Boro). I couldn't justify the expense for watching 90 minutes of sh*t each week. Now I just stream games over the web.

My 8Mb connection at home can just stream BBC iPlayer in HD so was going to watch it on that, it's a bit iffy though.

But you say UBC and HD?.... Hmmm......

[darrendsd]

Am I hearing this correctly? UBC and HD in one sentence?

I got rid of my UBC as I only watched my home team play in the Premiership (Boro). I couldn't justify the expense for watching 90 minutes of sh*t each week. Now I just stream games over the web.

My 8Mb connection at home can just stream BBC iPlayer in HD so was going to watch it on that, it's a bit iffy though.

But you say UBC and HD?.... Hmmm......

Hi,defintley, give ubc a call to confirm, there is also something on there website about this.

[BusyBee123]

Am I hearing this correctly? UBC and HD in one sentence?

I got rid of my UBC as I only watched my home team play in the Premiership (Boro). I couldn't justify the expense for watching 90 minutes of sh*t each week. Now I just stream games over the web.

My 8Mb connection at home can just stream BBC iPlayer in HD so was going to watch it on that, it's a bit iffy though.

But you say UBC and HD?.... Hmmm......

the bbc streaming was terrible in england when the decent euro games were on (always buffering or no service at all) so i would not hold out any hope if you are in thailand

for the World Cup games.

[BigC]

don't worry the goal keepers will be more worried about dodging bullets rarther than saving goals. all about to litturally kick of in S.A. !

[Boater]

Am I hearing this correctly? UBC and HD in one sentence?

I got rid of my UBC as I only watched my home team play in the Premiership (Boro). I couldn't justify the expense for watching 90 minutes of sh*t each week. Now I just stream games over the web.

My 8Mb connection at home can just stream BBC iPlayer in HD so was going to watch it on that, it's a bit iffy though.

But you say UBC and HD?.... Hmmm......

just out of interest, how are you streaming BBC Iplayer outside UK ? , could you pm me with details?

cheers

[MattCinderey]

the bbc streaming was terrible in england when the decent euro games were on (always buffering or no service at all) so i would not hold out any hope if you are in thailand

for the World Cup games.

Not at all. I have an 8Mb business line at my house. I can test with speedtest.net at around 7.0mb San Francisco, 6mb to the UK....

Internet is getting better here all the time. I stream BBC iPlayer normal channels with no problem at all. They look excellent, even on a 50" Plasma.

I can also stream the HD channels, although sometimes (at busy time) the buffering breaks up a bit.

Boater - I use a StrongVPN to make a VPN Connection to the UK which gives me an IP address there. Then fire up iPlayer... 8 D

Matt.

[BigC]

Am I hearing this correctly? UBC and HD in one sentence?

I got rid of my UBC as I only watched my home team play in the Premiership (Boro). I couldn't justify the expense for watching 90 minutes of sh*t each week. Now I just stream games over the web.

My 8Mb connection at home can just stream BBC iPlayer in HD so was going to watch it on that, it's a bit iffy though.

But you say UBC and HD?.... Hmmm......

just out of interest, how are you streaming BBC Iplayer outside UK ? , could you pm me with details?

cheers

think u need to sign up to a uk proxy server

http://www.ukivpn.com/

Edited April 8, 2010 by BigC

[Boater]

the bbc streaming was terrible in england when the decent euro games were on (always buffering or no service at all) so i would not hold out any hope if you are in thailand

for the World Cup games.

Not at all. I have an 8Mb business line at my house. I can test with speedtest.net at around 7.0mb San Francisco, 6mb to the UK....

Internet is getting better here all the time. I stream BBC iPlayer normal channels with no problem at all. They look excellent, even on a 50" Plasma.

I can also stream the HD channels, although sometimes (at busy time) the buffering breaks up a bit.

Boater - I use a StrongVPN to make a VPN Connection to the UK which gives me an IP address there. Then fire up iPlayer... 8 D

Matt.

Thanks Matt

will try when i am back, but expect a PM from me if i get into trouble setting it up

cheers

[MattCinderey]

No problem!

[BusyBee123]

does it not matter then that millions of people tune in at the same time? can't imagine to many are tuning in on a daily basis but when the football is on it's a different story (sorry not a techie so don't know)