Lisa28 Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I just wanted to say that I really love Samui, the island and the people. While I feel so terribly sorry for the Horton Family and can't even begin to imagine their loss, these tragedies can happen anywhere. Please don't cancel holidays or run from such a beautiful place. I have only been to Samui three times and I plan on returning in three months. Of course as a girl travelling I am now going to be extra careful of where I go and what I do but I would do the same anywhere, even here in Australia. Don't let these despicable animals that committed this crime win and don't blame Samui...... I won't let them make me live in fear. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuiRes Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 I just wanted to say that I really love Samui, the island and the people.While I feel so terribly sorry for the Horton Family and can't even begin to imagine their loss, these tragedies can happen anywhere. Please don't cancel holidays or run from such a beautiful place. I have only been to Samui three times and I plan on returning in three months. Of course as a girl travelling I am now going to be extra careful of where I go and what I do but I would do the same anywhere, even here in Australia. Don't let these despicable animals that committed this crime win and don't blame Samui...... I won't let them make me live in fear. xx Well said and quite right. Welcome back to Samui. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Good on you Lisa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suegha Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 Nice one Lisa28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa28 Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 I think Samui needs some positive press at the moment. In light of the horrific situation it might be an idea to list the things that are great about Samui. Like the great food, friendly people, beautiful scenery..... What does everyone think? L x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuiRes Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I think Samui needs some positive press at the moment. In light of the horrific situation it might be an idea to list the things that are great about Samui. Like the great food, friendly people, beautiful scenery..... What does everyone think? L x Lunch in Fishermans Village (Bophut) looking across to Koh Phangan Dinner in Fishermans Village - beautiful at night Live Music at Coco Blues with top international stars Dancing in the Reggae Pub Fresh Pork Pies from Big Joe Cheap cost of living Great weather (most of the time - last couple of months an exception!) Quiet beaches or crowded beaches - your choice. Amazing little Airport Great choice of restaurants - Chinese - Mexican - Italian - French - Lebanese - Brazilian - Indian - Thai (of course!) - Creole - German - Seafood - Steak Houses - Korean - Japanese - Tapas - Fish & Chips (Reggae Street) - and whether you like them or not, and many people do, most of the fast food chains. Activities - Bungie Jump - Canopy Adventures - Elephant Trecking - Diving and Snorkeling - Island Safari - Catamaran Charters - Living Thailand - Aquarium & Tiger Zoo - Butterfly Garden - Crocodile Farm - Monkey Theatre - Snake Farm - Horse Riding - Yacht Charters - Kite Boarding - Rock Climbing - Ten Pin Bowling - Fitness Clubs - Go Karts - Golf - Frisby Golf - Football Golf - Sea Kayaking - Sea Plane Excursions (coming soon) Health - Four International Hospitals - Hyperbaric Chamber - Dozens of Spas - Good quality dentists Enough from me - anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa28 Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 WOW!! I guess that about wraps the thread up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsycat Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Elvis at Tropical Murphy's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa28 Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 Patsy - you know I did see him when I was there last year....... Does anyone have a favourite place to eat? I want to try the Elephant and Castle next time I am there...is that still open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuiRes Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Patsy - you know I did see him when I was there last year.......Does anyone have a favourite place to eat? I want to try the Elephant and Castle next time I am there...is that still open? I presume you mean the E&C in Bangrak in which case it is still open and run by Mark and John. Excellent food both Thai and European. Right on the beach and they do a great Sunday Roast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuergenFFM Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 I think Samui needs some positive press at the moment. In light of the horrific situation it might be an idea to list the things that are great about Samui. Like the great food, friendly people, beautiful scenery..... What does everyone think? L x here we go have been two times to samui before an coming again in march. most we liked the warm weather and the sea. .....vacation feeling... we have been several times also to the seychelles....but they were too calm for us. so we loved samui for feeling free to do what ever we liked and anyway felt save at each moment. ok,we did not hang around 4 a.m.in chaweng heavy drunken and talking bullshit to locals or other visitors. we just spend our holiday on samui....driving around by car, eat and drink at different places,visit different beaches,do some shopping,boat tours, drink some sundowerns .listen to live bands playing good old rock'n roll even as we visited local bars we felt save and welcome. everybody seems to be friendly and helpfull (if help was requested) for me there was no reason in the past to say: stay away. i think if you just act as you act at home there will be no problem to go to samui. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisele Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Patsy - you know I did see him when I was there last year.......Does anyone have a favourite place to eat? I want to try the Elephant and Castle next time I am there...is that still open? I can't get much farang food in restaurants here in Nakhon Si Thammarat so every month or so, we go to Samui for a day or two and regular places I love to go to are 1. The Deck for lunch, 2. Gringo's Cantina for dinner my husband (he's Thai) loves to get a bag full of bugs for a snack while I look for a great dessert place, still haven't found the definitive place yet, the search is on-going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuiRes Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Patsy - you know I did see him when I was there last year....... Does anyone have a favourite place to eat? I want to try the Elephant and Castle next time I am there...is that still open? I can't get much farang food in restaurants here in Nakhon Si Thammarat so every month or so, we go to Samui for a day or two and regular places I love to go to are 1. The Deck for lunch, 2. Gringo's Cantina for dinner my husband (he's Thai) loves to get a bag full of bugs for a snack while I look for a great dessert place, still haven't found the definitive place yet, the search is on-going. A good dessert is hard to find I agree. Not bad at Coco Blues - Blueberry, Apple or Mango Pie with Ice cream and also Pecan Pie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang 55 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 The most wonderful chocolat mousse at Mangrove near the airport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limbos Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Good but not cheap deserts; Zabaglione at Zazen/ between Bophud and Maenam Chocolate mousse at The Mangrove/airport road near turn to Ban Rak Zico's has a couple of great deserts/Chaweng opposite Central Various cakes at Angela's/Maenam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evadgib Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 L x Enough from me - anyone else? 'What have the Romans ever done for us?' (I couldn't agree more!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaz Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 You party poopers are forgetting the great scene of Soi Green Mango and Solo Bar for those who like to dance the night away!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suegha Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Patsy - you know I did see him when I was there last year....... Does anyone have a favourite place to eat? I want to try the Elephant and Castle next time I am there...is that still open? I presume you mean the E&C in Bangrak in which case it is still open and run by Mark and John. Excellent food both Thai and European. Right on the beach and they do a great Sunday Roast. I couldn't agree more about the Elephant & Castle. Although I love Thai food and will eat it 99% of the time, just occasionally I fancy a good Sunday Lunch. At E&C you get a very traditional Sunday Lunch, loads of roast (both beef and lamb) roast potatoes, gravy, veg, and best of all, Yorkshire puddings. Waddle all the way home... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa28 Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 Yum - I think the yorkies have won me over. I usually go for Thai which is very scrummy but I have heard alot about the E&C so I will pop in there on my visit. I'm hungry just thinking about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IreMark Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Good post, No way are any of these thugs going to prevent me from going to Lamai year after year. I'll probably even end up getting married on Samui. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsycat Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 But still love Elvis at Trop Murphs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa28 Posted January 11, 2006 Author Share Posted January 11, 2006 Getting married on Samui would be such a beautiful experience..... Good on you! Patsy - does Elvis conduct the ceremonies too ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehaigh Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 'What have the Romans ever done for us?' the wine, don't forget the wine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa28 Posted January 11, 2006 Author Share Posted January 11, 2006 Gisele - You mentioned that your husband bought a bag full of bugs as a snack, have you ever tried them? I must admit that I have seen them for sale on some streets but have never been adventurous enough to try them..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisele Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Gisele - You mentioned that your husband bought a bag full of bugs as a snack, have you ever tried them? I must admit that I have seen them for sale on some streets but have never been adventurous enough to try them..... Yes, I have tried the bugs a few times. I don't like eating bugs fried or otherwise and I don't let my husband kiss me when he eats them. Give me chocolate mousse anytime The most wonderful chocolat mousse at Mangrove near the airport farang 55 you are my new best friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa28 Posted January 11, 2006 Author Share Posted January 11, 2006 Now chocolate mousse I can handle!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonhunteruk Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Very good points everyone. I also lived on Samui for a year and a half and those times i will never forget, i also had an experience of waking up in my bungalow on Maenam Beach and seeing a lady dead in the water. These are shocking things that happen and for the families i cant begin to imagine the hurt and pain they must suffer when something like this happens. But as you said Lisa this shit happens everywhere all over the world everyday, its just highlighted more in some areas than others. Samui is the nicest and most beautiful place i have ever been too and i have travelled all over the world and the people the places the food as everyone has alredy mentioned is out of this world. So i say here here Lisa. Everyone do not be put off by what has happend just be more careful and sensible (remember Thailand is not like home) Just a mention for somewhere to eat a lovely restaurant in Maenam TWINS restaurant just opposite 7/11 great people and food again is outstanding and very cheap. Heres to Samui and Thailand LOVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa28 Posted January 11, 2006 Author Share Posted January 11, 2006 You are so right, Moon..... it sounds like you had a bad experience but at least it hasn't tainted your feelings towards Samui. It's a sad world we live in where these monsters think they are above the law and I think it hits so hard for outsiders to hear that it could happen on an island paradise..... In some ways we become conditioned to horrible things happening in our own countries.....which is an awful thought really... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxexile Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 this cheesy syrupy nauseatingly naive thread reads like it has been penned by the tourist authority of thailand (samui office) ass kissers society. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa28 Posted January 11, 2006 Author Share Posted January 11, 2006 Thanks for that update Taxexile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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