2014-recommended-tradesmen-services-travel-teachers-baby-sitters-pet-care-etc

[PoorSucker]

Need some outdoor bamboo furniture, tables and chairs. (nothing fancy)

Anyone know a good place?

[samuijimmy]

Need some outdoor bamboo furniture, tables and chairs. (nothing fancy)

Anyone know a good place?

Not been there for years, but a place between Maenam and Ban Tai, on the right.... (can't think exactly where off hand ) may hab!

Also between Raja ferry turn off and Hau Thanon, a place with farang name (Gerard I think) on right side... looks a bit up market though???? Fairly large building and sign....

Keep you eyes peeled!

[Rooo]

That place in Ban Tai, is SUPER expensive. Gerard is gone.

Samui Buy & Sell or Samui boot sale ( Both Facebook ) had some for sale.

[Alexandre Afonso]

It is a known fact that many visitors to Koh Samui and indeed some residents first ride a motorbike once they arrive on our sunny shores. Riding a bike for the first time can be a daunting prospect anywhere in the world, but in Samui it can be an experience fraught with danger.

The good news is for residents and visitors, who are yet to start their motorbike journey, is that bike lessons are available here in Koh Samui that are designed to make you aware of the roads, and will not only teach you how to drive safely but how to get out of the tricky situations that are commonplace here on the island.

Lessons available in English and Russian.

For more information please contact:

Mail: [email protected]

or

Send me a Private message

[harrry]

ah too many quote blocks ^^^ have to add here!

I have visions of a skool teacher .... with ruler or cane in hand ready to swipe those who are not keeping up....

Be nice to the workers...won't you!!!!

He will specially buy a pack of those pretty stickers and a marker pen and every dozen or so bricks will put a tick or a sticker. Teachers are supposed to reward good work too.

[Boltd]

Hello all,

can anyone recommend a handyman in the Lipa Noi area, we need to have some locks changed on some doors as well as a seal on the pool water pump and bulbs changed on the boundary walls and entrance.

we are located not to far from Niki Beach

Thanks

[PiPiFFS]

For your pool needs Samui water and pools which is on the way into Nathon just after the lights on the left. When the guy is there to fix the pool show him what you also want. They did several jobs non pool related for me in the past.

[samuijimmy]

For those looking for Mac and PC Computer service on Samui, N Net, is now located almost across the street from the old shop... (Just south of Makro and Sirisen.)

Open 10 Am most days! Boyd is his name!

[evadgib]

Hi all, can anyone recommend a water pump engineer in maenam area? Our pump has sprung a leak & appears to need a gasket rather than being fully replaced.

[Rooo]

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/612983-2013-recommended-tradesmen-services-travel-teachers-baby-sitters-pet-care-etc/page-2?p=6750686#entry6750686

he does pool pumps etc... sure he can help.

[BigC]

Cheers

[phetphet]

Just a heads up for those that use AB Samui Consulting Insurance Brokers.

They have moved office from Fisherman's Village to Samui Town Centre, next to Art Cafe.

[Tropicalevo]

Thanks for that. I only visit them once a year. I would have been lost.

[phetphet]

Thanks for that. I only visit them once a year. I would have been lost.

Just as I was, as there are no signs on the door saying where they have moved to.

[samuijimmy]

Thanks for that. I only visit them once a year. I would have been lost.

Just as I was, as there are no signs on the door saying where they have moved to.

Yes, shops that move generally don't say were they moved too....

Perhaps some one should post this in the recommended businesses services thread!

[sketcher]

Anyone know a fridge engineer that can do house calls? Im in Choeng Mon so anyone from this corner of the island would be ideal. Its an LG if that makes a difference.

Edited October 17, 2014 by sketcher

[nod]

I wonder if anybody would be kind enough to let me know if they have ever heard of a service engineer from Smeg company visiting the Island?

Dishwasher needs looking at. Cheers.

[Rooo]

Will try & find it for you. They come to the island once a month & fly the parts in the next day if they don't have them.

[Rooo]

Pen K Inter Trading Co Ltd.

smeg : Tel. 02-712-2316

Based just out of BKK.

[nod]

Pen K Inter Trading Co Ltd.

smeg : Tel. 02-712-2316

Based just out of BKK.

Cheers Rooo

[evadgib]

Heads up re Lompriah @ Maenam

They have recently introduced a one way system running anti-clockwise around their office. I hadn't been there for a while and found myself going the wrong way round. Given the standard of driving by some of their drivers I couldn't help noticing the irony, particularly when if fired up the orchestra

[samuijimmy]

Heads up re Lompriah @ Maenam

They have recently introduced a one way system running anti-clockwise around their office. I hadn't been there for a while and found myself going the wrong way round. Given the standard of driving by some of their drivers I couldn't help noticing the irony, particularly when if fired up the orchestra

Are you one of those whistle blowers chappy's!

If so it's only happened in the last few days, I often walk down there in the afternoon... clockwise!... so will watch for that!

Just to add, that now we are getting in the the stormy season, there is a chance that the ferries will go to / from Nathon... not a problem for those who have booked with hotel pick up, but could be for those who just arrive and want to buy a ticket....

[samuijimmy]

Heads up re Lompriah @ Maenam

They have recently introduced a one way system running anti-clockwise around their office. I hadn't been there for a while and found myself going the wrong way round. Given the standard of driving by some of their drivers I couldn't help noticing the irony, particularly when if fired up the orchestra

Are you one of those whistle blowers chappy's!

If so it's only happened in the last few days, I often walk down there in the afternoon... clockwise!... so will watch for that!

Just to add, that now we are getting in the the stormy season, there is a chance that the ferries will go to / from Nathon... not a problem for those who have booked with hotel pick up, but could be for those who just arrive and want to buy a ticket....

Well I don't know what to say, evadgib, your posts are normally right on!!!....... but it's still the same as I have ever known it down there at Lomprayah! ... must be a long time since you were there! ???

anti clock wise! same same as I have known it ..... and I have sore feet now!

[Rooo]

Heads up re MOT-DAN Autos

Dan autos is 'closed until Wednesday' therefore anyone looking to have their chassis no read may need to do it elsewhere. Does anyone know any other testing stations on the island other than @ DVLA?

Yes I know I posted it once before, but here you go.

On the road to Lipa Noi on the way to the transport department, there is 2 inspection staions. They are on your right, one is very close to when you turn off the main road, the other , yellow from memory further down toward the sea. They both have a sign of a gear ,Cost about 220 baht I think.

[samuijimmy]

Heads up re MOT-DAN Autos

Dan autos is 'closed until Wednesday' therefore anyone looking to have their chassis no read may need to do it elsewhere. Does anyone know any other testing stations on the island other than @ DVLA?

Yes I know I posted it once before, but here you go.

On the road to Lipa Noi on the way to the transport department, there is 2 inspection staions. They are on your right, one is very close to when you turn off the main road, the other , yellow from memory further down toward the sea. They both have a sign of a gear ,Cost about 220 baht I think.

Signs are all in Thai, but seemed quite efficient in the first one at least... I actually did not realize there was a second place a bit further up... but the guy in charge did speak English!

Compared to what Dan Auto wanted to transfer a bike, this and Motor Vehicle office, was about 90% cheaper, doing it your self!

[Tropicalevo]

Compared to what Dan Auto wanted to transfer a bike, this and Motor Vehicle office, was about 90% cheaper, doing it your self!

Jimmy, you are 100% correct. It is always cheaper to do it yourself - unless you put a value on your personal hourly rate.

I am running a busy business. I would rather take 40 minutes to go to Dan Auto (20 minutes each way) and get them to do the paperwork, than go all of the way to the Lipa Noi and waste at least half a day. (I have done both).

Sorry - forgot to say. I have 5 bikes and two cars - that is a lot of trips to Lipa Noi!

Off topic slightly, but to make my point. I pay my accountant to process my work permit/visa extension. Included in this are my 90 day reports. I would rather give my accountant the money (it is a small increase on what I already pay) than waste my time arguing with Birdman. I too refused to pay any of his bribes in the early days and all of my later visits were spent wasting time waiting for him and being insulted in front of others. I have not been to SI for over 5 years!

It is all down to the price that you put on personal time. If I had nothing to do - sure. A day trip to Lipa Noi sounds nice but I am a bit too busy thank you. But good advice to those with plenty of spare time on their hands.

Edited November 3, 2014 by Tropicalevo

[samuijimmy]

Compared to what Dan Auto wanted to transfer a bike, this and Motor Vehicle office, was about 90% cheaper, doing it your self!

Jimmy, you are 100% correct. It is always cheaper to do it yourself - unless you put a value on your personal hourly rate.

I am running a busy business. I would rather take 40 minutes to go to Dan Auto (20 minutes each way) and get them to do the paperwork, than go all of the way to the Lipa Noi and waste at least half a day. (I have done both).

Sorry - forgot to say. I have 5 bikes and two cars - that is a lot of trips to Lipa Noi!

Off topic slightly, but to make my point. I pay my accountant to process my work permit/visa extension. Included in this are my 90 day reports. I would rather give my accountant the money (it is a small increase on what I already pay) than waste my time arguing with Birdman. I too refused to pay any of his bribes in the early days and all of my later visits were spent wasting time waiting for him and being insulted in front of others. I have not been to SI for over 5 years!

It is all down to the price that you put on personal time. If I had nothing to do - sure. A day trip to Lipa Noi sounds nice but I am a bit too busy thank you. But good advice to those with plenty of spare time on their hands.

Well I have a lot more time than you... being a retired old fart, 4 months younger than you, so don't have an hourly rate ... wish I did sometimes!

Yes understandable from your point of view and running a business... I just use as an excuse to drive around and take more photos!

If I remember Dan Auto wanted over 4000 baht plus... .... gas and time for me much cheaper!

[Tropicalevo]

If I remember Dan Auto wanted over 4000 baht plus... .... gas and time for me much cheaper!

Wow that's a lot Jimmy. I pay Dan Auto 200 baht for the pleasure of my going home earlier. All other charges (vehicle check, insurance etc ) are the same.

[evadgib]

Heads up re MOT-DAN Autos

Dan autos is 'closed until Wednesday' therefore anyone looking to have their chassis no read may need to do it elsewhere. Does anyone know any other testing stations on the island other than @ DVLA?

Yes I know I posted it once before, but here you go.

On the road to Lipa Noi on the way to the transport department, there is 2 inspection staions. They are on your right, one is very close to when you turn off the main road, the other , yellow from memory further down toward the sea. They both have a sign of a gear ,Cost about 220 baht I think.

Signs are all in Thai, but seemed quite efficient in the first one at least... I actually did not realize there was a second place a bit further up... but the guy in charge did speak English!

Compared to what Dan Auto wanted to transfer a bike, this and Motor Vehicle office, was about 90% cheaper, doing it your self!

Thanks Jimmy, I was in & out in under 20 mins @ 200 baht. With imm being just down the road I did my 90 day too:)

[ocejanic]

Took my Macbook Pro 17" Unibody to Boyd of N -NET today - Mae Nam to Chaweng Ring Road, a few yards south of Mackro (forgot it was Sunday, and that's Boyd's usual day off. Heavy rain, shades down). He let me in nonetheless, me feeling bad for interrupting his free day, standing in his shop/living room among his family watching TV. But he took care of my problem anyway!

He emailed me the diagnosis tonight (moisture damage, trackpad not working anymore), saying he'd replace and repair for 2,400BHT, could pick up tomorrow 9 am.

Thumbs up for that kind of service. Highly recommended.

Edited November 9, 2014 by ocejanic