Phuket Forum

Chang Draught And Chang Light

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:25:11 +0700

Anybody know where you can buy a 12 bottle CASE of either of these? I've just looked everywhere, and cannot find them.

Thought I'd cracked it in Carrefour last week when I saw cases of Draught, but when I carried it to the checkout, they told me the price was the same as 12 single bottles, ie they don't sell it by the 'case', just individually. Same in Tesco's @ Rawai - sell me a case, but only at the 12 bottle price.

Twilight Zone, or what?!

Visa Run Compnay

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:44:03 +0700

Please don't move to the Visa section as it is a question specific to Phuket. I need to go to penang to get my first Non b IM visa, my school ahve done all the paperwork and all i need to do is find a cheap, good, reliable company to get me there and walk me through all the steps and organise a hotel for me.

I know i could do it cheaper if i did it myself, but i have decided to be lazy but don't want to pay way over the odds either.

Any help would be great cheers.

Reliable Removal Firm Wanted

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:16:48 +0700

We are moving apartment contents from Kata to Kathu in December and need a good remover
Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Ceiling Fans.

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:18:52 +0700

I am looking for a ceiling fan stockist in Phuket,have tried Homepro,Lotus etc etc,but they all seem to be old fashioned,i was wondering if any members knew of any other places to try that may stock a different variety.

Thanks in advance.

PST.

Help Needed

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:47:17 +0700

hi there. i need to speak to an architect for business reasons. So far all I've done is look online but there's nothing like a recommendation. Does anybody any local architects that are any good? There's one recently opened up by some big American guy but I've terrible things about them.

Any ideas greatly appreciated before I start looking further afield

thanks

steve

Phuket Airport Parking....again

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:28:03 +0700

Arrived back from BKK last night to Phuket.
Total parking time was 36 hours. They've charged me 2 full days(400 Baht) .
Can they do this???

...not to mention a lovely set-up in Soi Sensabai 2 nights before:
The parking guards accused me to scratch another car....totally BS!!!
Ended up at the police station in Patong 3am.....

Gerd

Thanksgiving At Don's On Nov. 26

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:09:11 +0700

A traditional Thanksgiving meal will be served at Don's on Thursday Nov. 26. Food is available on plates starting at 12:00. Free refills are available.

The buffet will start at 18:00. Reservervations are suggested by calling 076 289 314.

Phuket Beaches

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:14:29 +0700

The other day i drove my motorbike out of Patong and over the hill to PARADISE beach with a view to having a swim and then maybe a couple of beers and some food.I have done this several times before.A guy came out of the restaurant and told me i would have to pay 100baht to walk on the beach.When i protested and told him i thought all the beaches were owned by the king he became aggressive and told me to pay or leave.I left.Why is he allowed to do this?Not paradise at all

Pizza

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:30:31 +0700

Hi
I was just on Facebook to check out Phuket Pizza, i could not believe that top 10 list, No 7 La Cucina Italiana probably the worst pizza i have ever got in Phuket (this is about 2 years ago) seafood pizza and the shrimps still had their jackets on (shell) just so bad if you guys think that�s No 7 in Phuket i think you guys have to get out a little more, could not even get a decent cup of coffee, just my thought
Look like your never been North of Phuket Town, you should try there is a few good pizza places going past Phuket Town

Poor Service ...why?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:19:31 +0700

We're staying in a villa, pretty classy, my family pay around 8000 baht per day.
The first 3 days everything was perfect. The villa is beautiful, the service was good, we felt very lucky.
But then... mistake after mistake...
Not enough breakfast served or not what had been ordered (3 times within a week is just too much)
No bottles of water, 1 bottle per day p.p. is really poor for this kind of an accommodation, but getting none is even more lousy.
Clean bed covers, but no clean pillow covers, towels missing etc etc etc.

We're pretty tired of calling the reception. We already booked for a month and have 2,5 weeks to go.
I stayed in much cheaper accomodations but never have experienced this before.

What can be the reason for this? The staff is lovely, a big A for that, but why this poor service?

For Those Wanting To Hire A Pick Up Cheap

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:11:22 +0700

Can't find the post about a lady (i think) wanting to find a cheap pick up to rent to move furniture.

We were in this situation on the weekend, had to move my stuff about 7 minutes away, to my new house. I contacted Budget at the airport and they wanted to take 20,000bt from my card and then deposit back when the car was returned. Now I understand deposits and guarantees, but I refused to allow them to do this. All they needed to do would be to authorise the card for the amount, NOT take it out. So I turned on my heels.

Budget were cheapest at 1410 (inc Insurance or 1110 without - an 8k excess) that I could find. After having quotes of 4200...hahahah, inc 4 men, even though I did most of it myself, I refused that one.

Popped next door to David car rental and managed to get a pickup, single cab (thankfully as my sofa is long) for 1000bt.

Not that I want to be moving again, but it works out so much cheaper for anyone needing to do this, who only has a bike and if you need help, I'm sure a few TV members will help you out or pay a few Thai's to lift the stuff onto the back for a few hundred.

HTH

House Insurance

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:30:13 +0700

Can anyone recommend cost effective house insurance?

Indigo Pear Sunday Brunch Is Back

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:12:17 +0700

The best Sunday Brunch of the island is back! Indigo Pearl launch is Absolute Rose brunch last sunday!
Bigger, great band, great cocktail! Food is outstanding as usual! Churasco grill added, not to miss! Mussels Mariniere, on the spot, and Freshly baked bread. Cold cut and cheese amazing! From France Italy, Spain, Germany, and Phuket! Desserts are for every taste, amazing and tastefull! Out of the boring Phuketbox.
Definitly the best brunch on the Island!

Give it a try!

Dmct / Thai Visa Charity Bike Week Is In Kanchanaburi This Weekend

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:41:17 +0700

Hi Everyone,

The DMCT/Thai Visa Benefit Bike Weekend is in Kanchanaburi this weekend 21 -22 November 2009. It is just around the corner. Only 5 days and counting.

REMEMBER this is for the Foundation for Children which is a registered charity providing schooling and care for Orphans or disadvantaged children here in Thailand. It's a chance to give back to this beautiful country many of us now call home, We are particularly collecting for Moon ban dek orphanage school in Kanchanaburi ; See here for FFC details www.ffc.or.th

FFC rely on donations and help like ours, because they get NO money from the Thai Government.

If you would like to attend, please look at the accommodation on this page. http://dragonsmcthailand.com/InfoPage.html

Or browse the DMCT/Thai Visa info threads.

If you cannot attend you can make a simple donation through:

http://dragonsmcthailand.com/ATM_Donations..._Bike_Week.html

Remember that even if you give just 50 baht that it all adds up

(Example, 300 members giving just 50b = 15,000b). So with over 49,000 members here on Thai Visa, we should be able to give a healthy amount of money.

Foundation for Children is in need of your help�. Bikers and Non Bikers are invited to attend the event or help with donations.

For more information about the event , look here: www.dragonsmcthailand.com

Or contact Chris at 084 915 7009 / chris_president@dragonsmcthailand.com

Event Schedule

(Last Update: November 16,2009)

Saturday: November 21, 2009

10:00am PTT Station Rangsit : Group Ride Meet Up

10:45am PTT Station Rangsit: Group Ride / Stands Up

10.30am Nakhon Pathom, Chedi Group ride Meet up

11.00am Nakhon Pathom, Chedi Group ride / stands up

12.30pm Group ride merge at Bang Len Gas stop

1:30pm Approx Arrival Time to Xen Hideaway Resort Kanchanaburi

2:00pm � 6:00pm Check in: Xen Hideaway Resort � or � alternative respective hotels,

Camping on site is available, please enquire with Chris

4:30pm � Onward Purchase Tickets. T-shirt etc (1^st 100 tickets sold get a free Dragons Mc patch)

5:00pm � 7:00pm Background Music, Drinks and shooting the breeze.

7:00pm � 7:45pm Band: Set 1

7:45pm � 8:00pm Coyote Dancers: Set 1

8:00pm � 8:15pm MC's Welcome (Eng & Thai) / Event Rundown Today & Tomorrow

8:15pm � 9:00pm Band: Set 2

9:00pm � 9:15pm Lucky Draw 1 / Auction

9:15pm � 9:30pm Coyote Dancers: Set 2

9:30pm � 10:15pm Band: Set 3

10:15pm � 10:45pm Lucky Draw 2 / Auction

10:45pm � 11:30pm Band: Set 4

11:30pm � 12pm + Background Music / CD

Sunday: November 22, 2009

8:00am � 10:00am Riders Breakfast: Xen Hideaway Resort Kanchanaburi

10:00am � 10:30am Assembly For Group Ride through Kanchanaburi / Parking Lot Xen Hotel event site

10:30am � 12:30pm Group Ride through Kanchanaburi

12:30pm � 1:30pm FFC Visit

1:30pm � 1:45pm Return Ride to Xen Hideaway Resort Kanchanaburi

2:00pm � 4:00pm Buffet Lunch: Xen Hideaway Resort Kanchanaburi

2:00pm � Onward Cash Bar: Xen Hideaway Resort Kanchanaburi

3:30pm Assembly: Parking Lot For Return Ride To Rangsit

Gardener

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:22:25 +0700

Can anyone recommend an inexpensive gardener for a very small garden in the Heroine's Monument area (Near Chinese Temple)?

Shops In Patong Selling Xxxl Shirts For The Larger Farang? (ie Me)

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:05:36 +0700

I need some new shirts fast - any recommendations would be much appreciated!

(sorry if I appear to be a n00b spamming your board, I have just arrived in Thailand and will be very grateful if anybody has some good advice for me )

Shops In Patong Selling L-tyrosine (vitamin Shops)?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:10:11 +0700

Hi,

I normally take daily supplementations of L-Tyrosine when I am in the UK, you can buy it from health food shops/vitamin stores/bodybuilder shops or whatever.

Does anybody know a shop in Patong that might have what I need?

Thanks!

Nai Yang Hotels

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:43:04 +0700

I need to stay near this location but seems all the hotels i found online are $100 up.Would be grateful for some imformation on more reasonable price places 1000tb-1500tb.

Another Mudslide

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:42:26 +0700

That was a huge amount of rain that fell this afternoon, our roof drains could barely cope. Regrettably the rain has washed away much of the protective concrete cover that was put in place to protect the ground behind Beverley Hills (Nanai/Soi 9) following that huge mudslide two years ago. Gone are all the trees, plants, ground cover and soil and it looks like another major construction job could be in the works, serious sympathies to owners and residents alike who are only just recovering from the previous catastrophe.

Nfl Football

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 14:41:58 +0700

Are there any places (bars, restaurants) to watch live NFL football, even the one with early morning starting times? ( preferably in Phuket Town). Any help appreciated. Go Patriots.