carmine Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 Power around Bangrak and Plai Lem was out in the early hours. Power cuts for two hours the day before. Seems like they are getting more frquent which is strange for this time of year. So for the pun but can anybody shed some light on whats going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angiud Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 It rains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2oDunc Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 They are also upgrading the transmission cables around the island as well so that may account for some of the stoppages but these tend to be during working hours. Those out of these hours are normally down to the general state of the network in general Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerazsolt Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 We had no electricity for nearly a day here in Banrak, getting worse after with every rain.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starcandle Posted March 24, 2011 Share Posted March 24, 2011 We had no electricity for nearly a day here in Banrak, getting worse after with every rain.. i got home approx 12.45 am thursday and 1 phase was down on the electricity supply, within 30 minutes as the third phase resumed there was a load bang and all the electricity went off. so I think the problem was very close to my house here in Bangrak. sounded like a fuse popping on the HT main line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelerian Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Ive been told by 2 different people that some of these power cuts along the Bangrak/Ghost Road area, as well as some other areas, are planned power cuts by the power company/government, due to the fact that they simply do not have enough electricity for what is being consumed. I thnk there was an article and thread about the lack of power on here back at the turn of the year. Not sure if this is true or not, but with all the cuts we have had lately, most of them when it hasnt been raining, it would make sense. Anyone else heard this, or know if there is any truth in it? I was in Home Pro looking at generators the other day..... .though havent a clue how I would rig one up to my power supply at home, or even just run an entension plug from it..........but I think a generator is becoming essential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmine Posted March 25, 2011 Author Share Posted March 25, 2011 Ive been told by 2 different people that some of these power cuts along the Bangrak/Ghost Road area, as well as some other areas, are planned power cuts by the power company/government, due to the fact that they simply do not have enough electricity for what is being consumed. I thnk there was an article and thread about the lack of power on here back at the turn of the year. Not sure if this is true or not, but with all the cuts we have had lately, most of them when it hasnt been raining, it would make sense. Anyone else heard this, or know if there is any truth in it? I was in Home Pro looking at generators the other day..... .though havent a clue how I would rig one up to my power supply at home, or even just run an entension plug from it..........but I think a generator is becoming essential. I think you are right and for powering the bare essentials a small generator is very affordable. I would have thought that what with the years of neglecting the electric system it won't be a quick, cheap or easy fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracer Round Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Funny how the "routine" cuts only come when it rains. I'd like to know what the fck a little rain has to do with the power going off every other time there is precipitation. It really shows what a backwater this place is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Funny how the "routine" cuts only come when it rains. I'd like to know what the fck a little rain has to do with the power going off every other time there is precipitation. It really shows what a backwater this place is. That's why we all love living here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsamui Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Funny how the "routine" cuts only come when it rains. I'd like to know what the fck a little rain has to do with the power going off every other time there is precipitation. It really shows what a backwater this place is. I thought everyone knew that the rain not only soaks into all the sticky tape joins but makes the string go soggy and break too?? R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkie173 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 We're in Hua Thanon and the power is constantly going off. Was off from around 4am - 8am this morning then off twice tonight - the second time for nearly two hours again. I'd say it is due to the rain but who knows... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmine Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 People can hold the arguement that this is a tropical island and so we are going to have power cuts. Fact is, this has'nt been a tropical island in the real sense for years. Its a tourist haven, TAT's boutique island did'nt you know with the major hotel chains all on board charging $1000 per night. Its also now one of the most expensive places to live in Thailand. These power cuts are ridiculous and should not be happening. its really pissing off tourists who will not be coming back to this boutique backwater. Just a situation caused by systematic neglect for the usual reasons for not investing in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 People can hold the arguement that this is a tropical island and so we are going to have power cuts. Fact is, this has'nt been a tropical island in the real sense for years. Its a tourist haven, TAT's boutique island did'nt you know with the major hotel chains all on board charging $1000 per night. Its also now one of the most expensive places to live in Thailand. These power cuts are ridiculous and should not be happening. its really pissing off tourists who will not be coming back to this boutique backwater. Just a situation caused by systematic neglect for the usual reasons for not investing in it. How can we utilise the steam comin ott ay his ears? all comments welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsamui Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 People can hold the arguement that this is a tropical island and so we are going to have power cuts. Fact is, this has'nt been a tropical island in the real sense for years. Its a tourist haven, TAT's boutique island did'nt you know with the major hotel chains all on board charging $1000 per night. Its also now one of the most expensive places to live in Thailand. These power cuts are ridiculous and should not be happening. its really pissing off tourists who will not be coming back to this boutique backwater. Just a situation caused by systematic neglect for the usual reasons for not investing in it. I'm of the mind that Samui is now the most expensive place to live in Thailand. In the early 2000s I kept a nice little room in Pattaya as well as renting a house on Samui because Pattaya was so much cheaper than here. Over the course of two weeks in Pattaya I spent such a small amount of money that it paid for the cost of the room and getting there and back. But I now reckon that Pattaya would be loads cheaper than here. (But I wouldn't want to live there now anyway!) Phuket used to be the most expensive prior to the tsunami but now that's changed. Mind you there's a difference between living somewhere and staying there. I know that holiday costs to Phuket are far less than Samui but I have no idea of the general cost of living. But I'm sure it can't be as much as here! R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I live and work in both Samui and phuket...Phuket is more expensive ...just. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsamui Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I live and work in both Samui and phuket...Phuket is more expensive ...just. Ah - Ok. Thanks for the info. 10 years ago it was loads more spensive! R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsamui Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 People can hold the arguement that this is a tropical island and so we are going to have power cuts. Fact is, this has'nt been a tropical island in the real sense for years. Its a tourist haven, TAT's boutique island did'nt you know with the major hotel chains all on board charging $1000 per night. Its also now one of the most expensive places to live in Thailand. These power cuts are ridiculous and should not be happening. its really pissing off tourists who will not be coming back to this boutique backwater. Just a situation caused by systematic neglect for the usual reasons for not investing in it. How can we utilise the steam comin ott ay his ears? all comments welcome! Could it get the mushrooms off my trousers? They've started growing again in my wardrobe. R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Could it get the mushrooms off my trousers? They've started growing again in my wardrobe. R STD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 We have been without power in Plai Laem for over 15 hours now. Is this an island wide problem or just a local one? Anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leckyman Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 We have been without power in Plai Laem for over 15 hours now. Is this an island wide problem or just a local one? Anyone know? I live in Bangrak, power been off since about 5pm yesterday. In the office now in Samui town centre, have power, but have a river running thruogh the ground floor too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulfsailor Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 We have been without power in Plai Laem for over 15 hours now. Is this an island wide problem or just a local one? Anyone know? I live in Bangrak, power been off since about 5pm yesterday. In the office now in Samui town centre, have power, but have a river running thruogh the ground floor too! Chaweng Laem Din area no power since 7pm yesterday. Luckily I purchased a generator yesterday morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerazsolt Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Bangrak, plailaem have no power around 15h ago but around 99 karaoke they have electricity until mayaburi... i think the main switchis off again on the pole around panpreeda pool beach resort between bophut and bangrak, we just need to wait until the guys wake up in nathong, get their long list where have to turn it on and finally will arrive here afternoon to switch it back, if we lucky...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerazsolt Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Anyone struggle with electricity can buy some hundred baht electric inverter box for cars in big-c or tesco, it can convert car plug electricity to normal 220w until 300-500W which is enough to run your mini pump, computer, fan, small monitor or adsl modem so at least u can survive and have some comfort until your car batteries drain down. Just need to use the car engine sometime to charge it back on but it can be handy in conditions like now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NALAK Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 People can hold the arguement that this is a tropical island and so we are going to have power cuts. Fact is, this has'nt been a tropical island in the real sense for years. Its a tourist haven, TAT's boutique island did'nt you know with the major hotel chains all on board charging $1000 per night. Its also now one of the most expensive places to live in Thailand. These power cuts are ridiculous and should not be happening. its really pissing off tourists who will not be coming back to this boutique backwater. Just a situation caused by systematic neglect for the usual reasons for not investing in it. I'm of the mind that Samui is now the most expensive place to live in Thailand. In the early 2000s I kept a nice little room in Pattaya as well as renting a house on Samui because Pattaya was so much cheaper than here. Over the course of two weeks in Pattaya I spent such a small amount of money that it paid for the cost of the room and getting there and back. But I now reckon that Pattaya would be loads cheaper than here. (But I wouldn't want to live there now anyway!) Phuket used to be the most expensive prior to the tsunami but now that's changed. Mind you there's a difference between living somewhere and staying there. I know that holiday costs to Phuket are far less than Samui but I have no idea of the general cost of living. But I'm sure it can't be as much as here! R i left Samui last year because of bordom and that fact it had changed so much over the 9 years and no longer felt like and island paradadise, electric cuts, floods every year and airfare. moved to chon buri outside pattaya but only 10 mins down the motorway i would say it at least 30% cheaper on average. booze can be easliy purchased in bars for 50%less as can cafe food especially, western foods. even a hair cut is 50% cheaper. village i live everthing is price marked up or use scanning device for the goods. i have a large 3 bed house with sperate guest living quaters for 8500 per month. 1 hout to the airport. surrounded by lakes and mountains feels like paradise again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelerian Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I live just off the ghost road, behind Team Mart shop. Annoying here as we have no power since about 5pm last night, but if I go 50 meters up the road to the Karaokes they have power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbig83 Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I live close to Koh Samui Tennis club, on the ghost road.I was able able to go from there to big C by motorbike and small car (Avanza) without problem.Big C has power and fully open.A construction truck is cleaning the ghost so no big flooding area there.7/11 at bonkai square open as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerazsolt Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 We dont have electric still in Bangrak, this morning i go to have a look on the status of the switches for bangrak and its still turned off........ after 2 days nobody can come over from nathong just to turn the tripswitch back on???? seriously i consider to do some partisan action if someone willing to be brave enough come with a long plastic pipe and push the switch back on the pole around panpreeda pool beach villas. Its on the pole around the abandoned sabai properties entry.... Anyone willing to be the hero of Bangrak pls come over and fix that thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelerian Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Seriously, is that all that is needed to get the power back on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leckyman Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Nice, and electrocute anyone wading around flooded homes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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