Rooo Posted August 14, 2005 Share Posted August 14, 2005 So much for the crackdown on illegal advertisement banners,what is that huge billboard being erected just past Tesco heading north? All the talk of island beautification 2006 to 2008, you have to laugh , the people responsible for allowing such an eyesore, should have their heads examined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voo Doo Posted August 15, 2005 Share Posted August 15, 2005 So much for the crackdown on illegal advertisement banners,what is that huge billboard being erected just past Tesco heading north?All the talk of island beautification 2006 to 2008, you have to laugh , the people responsible for allowing such an eyesore, should have their heads examined. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ask P'Sin living next door, mate. It's his father's land. Samui ain't Samui anymore as few years before. Money rules and let's face it. Just watch more banners poping up tomorrow! Careful buying land with "sea view" in future....:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limbos Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Also thought that this annoying small boat on Chaweng Beach was banned with the loudspeakers on it, announcing the good old "tonight, tonight, Chaweng Stadium, Chaweng stadium" anthem. Absolute noise pollution and something that should be shot to the moon to never come back. Roo, maybe they're building a Big C, finally, and this is the first sign? Probably some BKK Airways stuff tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leehabgood Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 hi...yes they are building a new shopping center and cinema!! billboards are the least worries on koh samui!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted August 16, 2005 Author Share Posted August 16, 2005 Limbos, Tesco are either extending or building a new site with a cinema, Carefour coming & macro.......... You are right it's the same type of sign that they have at the airport,drove past today & it looks huuuuuuuge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limbos Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Rooo, it's massive!! Where and when are Carre4 and Macro coming? Cinema is long overdue on Samui, can't believe nobody tried one be4, sure a goldmine which will attract Thais, expats and tourists alike. You gotta love it, standing up before the show starts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limbos Posted August 21, 2005 Share Posted August 21, 2005 Latest news; Tesco Lotus will have the cinema, where currently the food market is. Opposite or really close to Tesco Lotus there'll be a Foodland soon. No gossip about Carrefour of Makro tho............. Still not the slightest what the large blue skeleton is all about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naomisri Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Latest news;Tesco Lotus will have the cinema, where currently the food market is. Opposite or really close to Tesco Lotus there'll be a Foodland soon. No gossip about Carrefour of Makro tho............. Still not the slightest what the large blue skeleton is all about. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It's gonna be a tiny cinema! I hope they go for EGV Gold Class, there's nothing like it. It'll probably turn out to be just like the one at Lotus in Surat though. They don't show a single subtitled film there though, it's all dubbed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soph Posted August 31, 2005 Share Posted August 31, 2005 Carrefour and Macro - well thats just crazy Cinema is a good idea though, means I might have something different to do socially rather than sitting drinking beer on the beach every night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limbos Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Naomisri, I'm convinced it'll be subtitled movies. Apparently it's gonna be a bigger scala event, cinema's, bowling etc. Carrefour is a very vague rumour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlRedEyes Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I believe they're going to build a Tesco close to the District Office in Nathon. Wonder how happy the local traders are with that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naomisri Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I wonder how pleasant it will actually be then. I mean I'm hardly old and decrepit, but some of these places (like Living Bowl in Chaweng) are nearly unbearable to be in after 45 minutes! In Bkk there is usually a mixture of subtitles and dubbed in Thai, you just have to make sure you don't end up in the wrong film! The cinema at Lotus in Surat is constantly packed full of teenagers and companies with stands holding promotions. I guess it's not such an adult thing the cinema here??? Still any addition to the nightlife here which doesn't include getting drunk, eating or drinking enough caffeine to keep you awake all month is a great thing in my book. We really need something to do afterwards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voo Doo Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 Latest news;Tesco Lotus will have the cinema, where currently the food market is. Opposite or really close to Tesco Lotus there'll be a Foodland soon. No gossip about Carrefour of Makro tho............. Still not the slightest what the large blue skeleton is all about. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Herad that Foodland will be built on Ghost Road area. This place is getting bigger and bigger without any proper shop with farang supplies so it might be handy. Never heard anything about Carefour or Macro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted September 9, 2005 Author Share Posted September 9, 2005 VooDoo, where is the ghost road? ty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted September 9, 2005 Author Share Posted September 9, 2005 Oh by the way, another sign half the width of that one has been erected at the Bophut intersection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MakTB Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 VooDoo, where is the ghost road? ty <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think it's the road past the driving range and on the left at the intersection. Also known as Grandfather road 'cos of th egrandfather monument on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voo Doo Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 VooDoo, where is the ghost road? ty <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So called "Ghost road" is where Blessing Village and Old Skool Tavern are between Chaweng and Bang Rak. Take right turn after Chaweng Food Centre going towards Tesco. If you take that way you will reach Bang Rak beach. Sort of short cut instead of going around the island. Have a look at any Samui map. Locals call this road Ghost road. Many private houses and appartments for rent. Quiet and nice location. Hope it was handy.... :-) cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voo Doo Posted September 9, 2005 Share Posted September 9, 2005 VooDoo, where is the ghost road? ty <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think it's the road past the driving range and on the left at the intersection. Also known as Grandfather road 'cos of th egrandfather monument on there. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That's exactly the one. Never heard of Grand father's road but I know what you mean. This monument has been built just this year I think but the road has it's name for years. Anyway grandfather might be the ghost there... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limbos Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 (edited) Rooo, Saw the sign in Bophud also. If they build Foodlands at the Ghost Road, they better widen the road and start shutting out all those trucks that use the road as a short cut. Edited September 10, 2005 by limbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAG Posted September 10, 2005 Share Posted September 10, 2005 The Ghost Road's official name is Bondkai Rd (there are signs at each end now). An interesting link to why it is called 'Ghost Road' here: http://www.buddhabeach.com/stories_1.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted September 10, 2005 Author Share Posted September 10, 2005 well Tesco have started their extension,looks quite substantial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted September 10, 2005 Author Share Posted September 10, 2005 Good site Mr AG, Ty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naomisri Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 well Tesco have started their extension,looks quite substantial. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Where exactly is it rooo? I was there a couple of days ago and didn't see anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 ... "tonight, tonight, Chaweng Stadium, Chaweng stadium" anthem... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Jesus, that just startled and annoyed back to consciousness, if I had a noise seeking missile ... note to myself --- deep breaths, calming down, we're calming down ... and were calm, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted September 11, 2005 Author Share Posted September 11, 2005 Naomisri, the extension is actually behind the existing one.Of what I hear 3 stories with new supermarket & cinema. The proposed one at Nathon is an Express one with fresh produce. As to what happens to the existing one ? I suppose it will be integrated somehow as a plaza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naomisri Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Thanks for the info Rooo Let's hope they do a good job of it...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted October 24, 2005 Author Share Posted October 24, 2005 New sign on cliff road,warning people about rock fall: Beware Brick In Front. Sign in Maenam , warning of water on the road ; Ahead Water Beside. . God bless them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naomisri Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 That rock fall looks a bit dangerous to me. There are new rocks falling down every day onto the road and they don't seem to be doing anything about it. My husband is convinced the big rock will come down one day! While I can't see it I guess anything is possible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
womble Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Absolute disgrace what they've done to that mountain to open up the land ontop, it's been around 4 years they've been trying to make a road up it, looks like they keep hitting rock and having to change the route of the road. I heard it's a farang responsible aswell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollins Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Absolute disgrace what they've done to that mountain to open up the land ontop, it's been around 4 years they've been trying to make a road up it, looks like they keep hitting rock and having to change the route of the road. I heard it's a farang responsible aswell <{POST_SNAPBACK}> dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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