stevenl Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Today at the beach, I would say about of half of the people had an umbrella. The vast majority of that was brought, they are for sale at the beach shops. The rest were Walls icecream umbrella's, rented out by the Walls guy at 200 Baht.This was at Nai Harn.It looked quiet for end of November, but since the beach looks completely different now it is not easy to compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 So - before it was 200 baht for 2 loungers, small table, and umbrella. And now it's 200 baht just for the umbrella ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 So - before it was 200 baht for 2 loungers, small table, and umbrella. And now it's 200 baht just for the umbrella ?? Yes, and since they are Walls's umbrella's I presume they were free for him. He did not have much business though, I would guess about 6-7 or so. But let's say it is more, and 10 for the day, 2,000 Baht extra (besides ice cream) with no additional expenses seems like a good deal. Will be higher at times and lower at others, but still nice. And I could be wrong, it could be more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trd Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Meanwhile, a Swedish family were kicked off Patong Beach by the police for putting up an umbrella they purchased. This should get interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Good news. I see nothing wrong with hiring an umbrella or bringing your own. I hope the new (IMHO useless) governor takes note. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Meanwhile, a Swedish family were kicked off Patong Beach by the police for putting up an umbrella they purchased. This should get interesting. They were not 'kicked off' the beach. The were told not to use an umbrella. "Regardless, the Tagheim family was forced to leave Patong Beach on November 5 after days of ignoring warnings from local officials to remove their umbrella after Tourist Police officers confirmed that it was not allowed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi007 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Meanwhile, a Swedish family were kicked off Patong Beach by the police for putting up an umbrella they purchased. This should get interesting. They were not 'kicked off' the beach. The were told not to use an umbrella. "Regardless, the Tagheim family was forced to leave Patong Beach on November 5 after days of ignoring warnings from local officials to remove their umbrella after Tourist Police officers confirmed that it was not allowed." Why isn't a privately owned umbrella used for personal use on the beach not allowed? I thought the rule was you had to take it with you when you leave the beach… They just seem to make up rules, rather than enforce the ones on the books. Isn't the beach for public use? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Meanwhile, a Swedish family were kicked off Patong Beach by the police for putting up an umbrella they purchased. This should get interesting.They were not 'kicked off' the beach. The were told not to use an umbrella."Regardless, the Tagheim family was forced to leave Patong Beach on November 5 after days of ignoring warnings from local officials to remove their umbrella after Tourist Police officers confirmed that it was not allowed." Why isn't a privately owned umbrella used for personal use on the beach not allowed? I thought the rule was you had to take it with you when you leave the beach… They just seem to make up rules, rather than enforce the ones on the books. Isn't the beach for public use? Yes, it is, hence all the umbrellas at the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi007 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Meanwhile, a Swedish family were kicked off Patong Beach by the police for putting up an umbrella they purchased. This should get interesting.They were not 'kicked off' the beach. The were told not to use an umbrella."Regardless, the Tagheim family was forced to leave Patong Beach on November 5 after days of ignoring warnings from local officials to remove their umbrella after Tourist Police officers confirmed that it was not allowed." Why isn't a privately owned umbrella used for personal use on the beach not allowed? I thought the rule was you had to take it with you when you leave the beach… They just seem to make up rules, rather than enforce the ones on the books. Isn't the beach for public use? Yes, it is, hence all the umbrellas at the beach. Huh? What does that mean? I own an umbrella, can I use it on the beach now or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansgruber Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Huh? What does that mean? I own an umbrella, can I use it on the beach now or not? Yes you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keestha Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Meanwhile, a Swedish family were kicked off Patong Beach by the police for putting up an umbrella they purchased. This should get interesting. They were not 'kicked off' the beach. The were told not to use an umbrella. "Regardless, the Tagheim family was forced to leave Patong Beach on November 5 after days of ignoring warnings from local officials to remove their umbrella after Tourist Police officers confirmed that it was not allowed." Might get some nice coverage in the foreign press, and then it's backtracking time. Would it be allowed to walk with an umbrella on the beach when it's raining? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I now expect many of the larger hotels, and some small foreign owned guest houses, and possibly, businesses other than accommodation, to have their hotel/business name printed on umbrellas, and then supply them to their guests/customers, probably with a deposit. Free marketing/advertising, down on the beaches. Use the umbrella as signage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterocket Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I now expect many of the larger hotels, and some small foreign owned guest houses, and possibly, businesses other than accommodation, to have their hotel/business name printed on umbrellas, and then supply them to their guests/customers, probably with a deposit. Free marketing/advertising, down on the beaches. Use the umbrella as signage. A few places are doing this now but it isn't ideal for customers to be wondering around with their umbrella and deck chairs for the day (Plus optional picnic and beers etc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I now expect many of the larger hotels, and some small foreign owned guest houses, and possibly, businesses other than accommodation, to have their hotel/business name printed on umbrellas, and then supply them to their guests/customers, probably with a deposit. Free marketing/advertising, down on the beaches. Use the umbrella as signage. A few places are doing this now but it isn't ideal for customers to be wondering around with their umbrella and deck chairs for the day (Plus optional picnic and beers etc). I agree it's not ideal for many, but it also must be noted that many prefer a beach that is clear of chairs, umbrellas, vendors etc. I suppose many hotels and guest houses that are a very short walk from a beach will have high occupany rates now, so their customers do not have to carry their beach equipment very far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsetBkk Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 <snip> Would it be allowed to walk with an umbrella on the beach when it's raining? Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassdude007 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I can see it now..same same the jet ski scam.. You rent a Walls umbrella from the umbrella guy. It breaks or blows away while in your trust... Umbrella guy gonna hit you for days out of service charge and broken charge, same same jet ski scam..Call tourist police if this happens they will help you, YEH Right...TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 After today's beach visit I guesstimate the percentage of people with umbrella's has increased to 95%, nearly all of them bought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterocket Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 After today's beach visit I guesstimate the percentage of people with umbrella's has increased to 95%, nearly all of them bought. Bought or brought or rented Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted November 29, 2014 Author Share Posted November 29, 2014 After today's beach visit I guesstimate the percentage of people with umbrella's has increased to 95%, nearly all of them bought. Bought or brought or rented For sure not rented at the beach. I think bought at the small shops alongside the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi007 Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 According to an article in one of the local publications that is mentioned in Forum rule 26: The Bangkok Post and Phuketwan do not allow quotes from their news articles or other material to appear on Thaivisa.com. Neither do they allow links to their publications. Posts from members containing quotes from or links to Bangkok Post or Phuketwan publications will be deleted from the forum. The police and army were confiscating personal umbrellas from tourists on Surin Beach. Local governments have turned into a joke it would seem, only looking to line their pockets. No quotes involved in my post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterocket Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Should of left everything as it was...it's turned into a joke. I actually can't believe it. The army seizing umbrellas....why don't they go and fight ISIS...would be better use of their time than the fight against umbrellas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Should of left everything as it was...it's turned into a joke. I actually can't believe it. The army seizing umbrellas....why don't they go and fight ISIS...would be better use of their time than the fight against umbrellas. Looks like Hong Kong is not the only place to have an "umbrella revolution." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novis Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 Should of left everything as it was...it's turned into a joke. I actually can't believe it. The army seizing umbrellas....why don't they go and fight ISIS...would be better use of their time than the fight against umbrellas. Looks like Hong Kong is not the only place to have an "umbrella revolution." +1 :=) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted November 29, 2014 Share Posted November 29, 2014 If this guy went to Surin Beach he'd probably be machine-gunned for taking the piss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 If this guy went to Surin Beach he'd probably be machine-gunned for taking the piss! images.jpg Is that because he is wearing a "red shirt" - or for wearing an umbrella? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Perhaps it's because he is one raised finger away from going hungry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 This morning I passed a lorry completely filled with beach mats, the foldable variety. Looks like some people are expecting to do good business with selling those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 After today's beach visit I guesstimate the percentage of people with umbrella's has increased to 95%, nearly all of them bought. Bought or brought or rented For sure not rented at the beach. I think bought at the small shops alongside the beach. Vendors now walking the beach at Nai Harn selling umbrellas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 After today's beach visit I guesstimate the percentage of people with umbrella's has increased to 95%, nearly all of them bought. Bought or brought or rented For sure not rented at the beach. I think bought at the small shops alongside the beach. Vendors now walking the beach at Nai Harn selling umbrellas. I wouldn't be surprised if the vendors offer to buy them back, at a reduced price, as people leave the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beechbum Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 There was a couple of horses there this morning, so i guess thats ok as well as long as its your own personnel horse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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