RickThai Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Hello All, I'm just curious about how much a typical "night out" of hitting the bars costs on Koh Samui. I realize that will vary depending on whether you drink 4 beers or a dozen, and also if you have a date or not, so just a ballpark would do. Also what are some scams an inexperienced male might encounter during a nightout on Koh Samui? Thanks. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSingh Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) How do you expect people to give you a ball park if you realise it depends on whether you have a " date " or not & depending on how much you drink ?? What scams does anyone expect to encounter ?? None if you have a brain.. You say yu're inexperienced but no offence, if you're inexperienced in life itself you probably shoudln't be in Thailand & away from your Mum &/or Dad's home.. Edited March 4, 2011 by MSingh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 half decent night out drinking branded drinks, you are looking at about 2500-3000 .. this is not including extra's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangrakBob Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 you might consider being scammed, when you buy a few drinks for a lady and when you get her home.....she's got a bigger one than you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master of the court Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 you might consider being scammed, when you buy a few drinks for a lady and when you get her home.....she's got a bigger one than you :cheesy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr lamai Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Hi, 1000 baht is good enough if you hit the bars without a date. Go for beers and avoid the drinklist since the drink will cost you a beer and ca 100 baht more.You want longdrinks in the bar and perhaps buy a few ladydrinks then better have 2500-3000 Thb in your pocket when heading out. Very good "drinkingfreedom" and perhaps pay bf and have some leftover next morning for the chick then you should have no less then 6000 Baht when u start the crusade... Good luck mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aridion Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 How long's a piece of string? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limbos Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Scams, a well known late hours establishment in Soi Green Mango (what's in a name!) tends to short change you later in the evening, especially in the back area where the techno music is played. They tried this a few time on me, a reason why I can do very well without this establishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samui Coconut Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 In Samui approx. 5,000 Baht, in BKK I have spent 20,0000 a few times already, in Singapore the same, so all depends when you start, what you drink, with whom you are, what you eat and when you finish..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koheesti Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 A small Sang Som set (300ml + 2 mixers) will cost in the area of 300 baht. Go for two of those over the course of the night, get something to eat, play some free pool and your night comes in under 1000 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotlost Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 What bunch of cheapies. More like 10,000 t0 20,000 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe84330 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 after reading this thread twice i have come to the realization that i am not, in fact, saving money by staying home at night rather than going out. "joe, i need..." "joe, i want..." "joe, can i have..." been a while now since i've been to lady boxing, looks like i'll actually save a thousand or two by going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 ""Pay tomorrow!!" "if tomorrow never comes......." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premiersportsbar Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 it'll cost you 996 baht, get into the premier bar in bangrak and drink 10 bottles of beer before 7pm that'll cost 600 baht then get 4 long island iced teas down your neck before 9pm and that'll cost 396 baht, it'll take 2 days to recover so its not bad value once you stop feeling ill. ohh and if its on saturday there's a free BBQ at 8,30 to help soak up the alcohol. now how cheap is that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koheesti Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 it'll cost you 996 baht, get into the premier bar in bangrak and drink 10 bottles of beer before 7pm that'll cost 600 baht then get 4 long island iced teas down your neck before 9pm and that'll cost 396 baht, it'll take 2 days to recover so its not bad value once you stop feeling ill. ohh and if its on saturday there's a free BBQ at 8,30 to help soak up the alcohol. now how cheap is that If one day costs 996 but it takes another 2 to recover, that averages out to 332 baht/day. Not bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe84330 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 it'll cost you 996 baht, get into the premier bar in bangrak and drink 10 bottles of beer before 7pm that'll cost 600 baht then get 4 long island iced teas down your neck before 9pm and that'll cost 396 baht, it'll take 2 days to recover so its not bad value once you stop feeling ill. ohh and if its on saturday there's a free BBQ at 8,30 to help soak up the alcohol. now how cheap is that If one day costs 996 but it takes another 2 to recover, that averages out to 332 baht/day. Not bad. what about 2 days worth of lost wages? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koheesti Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 it'll cost you 996 baht, get into the premier bar in bangrak and drink 10 bottles of beer before 7pm that'll cost 600 baht then get 4 long island iced teas down your neck before 9pm and that'll cost 396 baht, it'll take 2 days to recover so its not bad value once you stop feeling ill. ohh and if its on saturday there's a free BBQ at 8,30 to help soak up the alcohol. now how cheap is that If one day costs 996 but it takes another 2 to recover, that averages out to 332 baht/day. Not bad. what about 2 days worth of lost wages? Who works? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itishothere Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 it'll cost you 996 baht, get into the premier bar in bangrak and drink 10 bottles of beer before 7pm that'll cost 600 baht then get 4 long island iced teas down your neck before 9pm and that'll cost 396 baht, it'll take 2 days to recover so its not bad value once you stop feeling ill. ohh and if its on saturday there's a free BBQ at 8,30 to help soak up the alcohol. now how cheap is that If one day costs 996 but it takes another 2 to recover, that averages out to 332 baht/day. Not bad. Not too good for business tho'? :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusty Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 A small Sang Som set (300ml + 2 mixers) will cost in the area of 300 baht. Go for two of those over the course of the night, get something to eat, play some free pool and your night comes in under 1000 baht. Yes and you can share with the girls.They appreciate sharing one of the straws and everyone enjoys, sure beats buying separate ladies drinks at Baht 150 - 180 a pop ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maccaroni man Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 A small Sang Som set (300ml + 2 mixers) will cost in the area of 300 baht. Go for two of those over the course of the night, get something to eat, play some free pool and your night comes in under 1000 baht. Yes and you can share with the girls.They appreciate sharing one of the straws and everyone enjoys, sure beats buying separate ladies drinks at Baht 150 - 180 a pop ! yep when i am on a budget buckets seem to be the way to go having said that, john and tina have a pretty good offer going with the long island ice teas and bbq. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe84330 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 it'll cost you 996 baht, get into the premier bar in bangrak and drink 10 bottles of beer before 7pm that'll cost 600 baht then get 4 long island iced teas down your neck before 9pm and that'll cost 396 baht, it'll take 2 days to recover so its not bad value once you stop feeling ill. ohh and if its on saturday there's a free BBQ at 8,30 to help soak up the alcohol. now how cheap is that If one day costs 996 but it takes another 2 to recover, that averages out to 332 baht/day. Not bad. what about 2 days worth of lost wages? Who works? after a night like that? apparently only time share touts and taxi drivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Who works? after a night like that? apparently only time share touts and taxi drivers. plus the BIB to pay for the night before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyBee123 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 'Also what are some scams an inexperienced male might encounter during a nightout on Koh Samui? wouldn't worry yourself samui is lame for scams, not sure what your budget is but a night on the beach in lamai as a reasonable drinker (5drinks) wont cost you more than 450, if drinking cocktails 750. i'm not reasonable though and spend 5-7k a night haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Dinner for 2, nice place -- 3k Drinks and show --- 2k Street food for one with 2 bottles of Chang from 7-11 130Baht Go out alone and meet a nice girl --- start with the 5k listed first --- then add in the chance of your camera, phone, cc's, passport, laptop etc if you are drunk and stupid enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koheesti Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Street food for one with 2 bottles of Chang from 7-11 130Baht 130 baht for two 7-11 beers and street food? You've been getting ripped off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickThai Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 Thanks for all the info. (although I'm not sure why msignh bothered to post). Apparently, the cost of drinks are not too bad, provided you don't buy them for the ladies (or looks-like-a-lady). As for scams, every place I've been too (over 42 countries), seem to have their own local 'rip-offs', that locals know how to avoid and tourists don't. I know you are not allowed to name places (bars, etc) to stay out of, but I'm sure many expats have learned the hardway some of the more common scams that abound on the island. Cheers, :jap: RickThai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Thanks for all the info. (although I'm not sure why msignh bothered to post). Apparently, the cost of drinks are not too bad, provided you don't buy them for the ladies (or looks-like-a-lady). As for scams, every place I've been too (over 42 countries), seem to have their own local 'rip-offs', that locals know how to avoid and tourists don't. I know you are not allowed to name places (bars, etc) to stay out of, but I'm sure many expats have learned the hardway some of the more common scams that abound on the island. Cheers, :jap: RickThai Never realised you were being serious....ok let me see.... Breakfast of toast and ten Tigers...700 Baht. Afternoon beach bar with friends....1000 Baht. Dinner at a restaurant you won't remember....500 Baht. Taxi to Chaweng...100 Baht each or more if your friends have collapsed incohernt already. Drinks in Chaweng around Green Mango....increasing as the night wears on....maybe 2000 Baht each(including the lassie you picked up and whose name seems really easy to remember). Back to the gaff with yer remaining mates for some fun....recreational activity plus sangsom and beers from your fridge...minimum 5000 Baht. Skinny dipping in the pool electricity for music etc.....1000 Baht. Next day bill for the lady(who's name you couldn't remember if your life depended) her 'taxi home' 1000-2000 Baht How soft are you? Some of the soft lot will have to add alka seltzer and paracetamol to the bill....for me a pint of bacardi and fresh orange ....cheers! :jap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusty Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Last night was a good example at the lady Thai boxing in Lamai. Six Saeng Som sodas, one ladies drink, shish kebabs with baked potatoe and roast corn cob, total Baht 900. As an old friend would comment with a girl on sitting on each leg and sucking on a cigar, "is this a great country or what"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maipenrai007 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Costs 2500-5500 a night for me normally, just depends on how may girls, boys or ladyboy's you end up bring home!!! LOL good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NALAK Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 pay as you go on the beers then you will not get scammed, been in Thailand long time and still when i decide to check the bill its wrong, not only Samui every where, better if bins were put innfront of you on the bar then you can see them, better still get in the 21st Century and have electric bins which print out what you had how much for that drink, bill total and who served what drink and its placed in front of you. or keep your empties in front of you if on the beer. maybe a bill for each drink you have had would be good so you can count them as well. so easy to put 1 more stroke of the pen on the bill and thats another 90 baht for the tip box samui has the habit of keeping the check bins out of reach, wonder why Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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