Phuket Forum (thaivisa.com) http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/ Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:21:27 +0700 10 http://www.thaivisa.com/uploads/pics/thaivisa_mini.gif http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/ http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Taste-Thai-Life-Uk-s-View-t278172.html
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/property/articl...-hot-spicy.html

I read through the piece and finally came across the following statement about the property market in Phuket which reads, "It seems set to continue on an upward trend - and Thailand appears determined to put the country's recent hardships firmly behind it". Now that seemed to me to be a slight exaggeration so I penned a reply setting out what I though was a more accurate assessment and pressed the send button. A few minutes later the first readers letter appeared and thinking it was mine I took a peek. It seems Carol from Essex, someone who is not the worlds best speller, really enjoyed her holiday in Phuket and will visit again. As for the more accurate assesment, well, I tried sending it two more times and then gave up. It seems that only comments with a favorable bias are allowed so I pity the poor Brits who will read the piece and start to make plans to buy in Phuket on that basis. News or advertisement? Methinks the latter.]]> Sun, 05 Jul 2009 07:22:42 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Taste-Thai-Life-Uk-s-View-t278172.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Slow-Cooker-Crock-pot-Buy-t278048.html Does anyone know if they sell them at BIG C or Tesco, for sure?

I try to avoid driving a car over there unless necessary..

Thanks.]]> Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:38:48 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Slow-Cooker-Crock-pot-Buy-t278048.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Manager-Bakery-t278042.html or rent a resturant / bar / bakery out ?]]> Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:05:04 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Manager-Bakery-t278042.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Apartment-t277991.html Hi, I,m looking for an Apartment in Patong , Kata area considered also. I plan to be here for several months, most likely until the end of November. One bedroom would be fine. Most important feature would be a good hi speed connection or ability to add one. Please call Julian 0806199552 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:29:49 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Apartment-t277991.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Flu-Death-Phuket-t277756.html
My twin daughthers go to school in Phuket Town & yesterday when I picked them up they were chatting about how they did not have to do any school work as many of the students in their class were sick. They also claimed that influemza 2009 has been confirmed at their school but it was being kept quiet.

I think we all realise this flu cannot be contained (I just heard on the BBC the UK has already stated this) with 5 confirmed deaths in Thailand which are probably in line with deaths from normal seasonal flu. However there are other possibilities such as others having died outside the reporting system (an example of this are road accident statistics which do not seem to include those from private hospitals), there is some type of cover up (Thai authorities did not handle the avian flu at all well when it first appeared & the PM stating vaccines will be available in a couple of months when to date none have been developed), being a totally new flu strain could mean there is quite a knowledge gap.

My feeling is that everything about this flu should be made public so that people can make informed decisions about their health although it may cause some to panic.]]> Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:15:25 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Flu-Death-Phuket-t277756.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Asian-Ministerial-Meeting-Effec-t277628.html How it will effect me as tourist and others as well?

Is it strongly recommended to avoid phuket during the meeting or I just can ignore it?]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:25:54 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Asian-Ministerial-Meeting-Effec-t277628.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/1st-Time-Thailand-Phuket-t277613.html

I´m planning my first visit from Portugal to Phuket on 17th of August, and will stay with my wife for 10 days...

I´m really worried about the weather. Can anybody tell me if the rain is going to stuck me in the hotel for the all week?
Other thing is the sea conditions...if i go to a beach on the east cost of the island, will the sea be calmer?
Can you give me same east cost beach names?

Since i´m a very experienced motorcycle rider (i ride everyday to work), i´m thinking about renting one...
Where can i find the best prices?(i´ll be staying in Patong Beach or Kata Beach)

I´m sure i´ll have plenty more questions, but for now i´ll wait for you reply to this ones.

Thanks in advanced ]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:48:03 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/1st-Time-Thailand-Phuket-t277613.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/emergency-Orthodontist-braces-R-t277518.html
Is there anyone on Phuket that can repair a broken dental brace, i.e. replace the piece and reglue it?


My friend broke one of his braces on a chicken bone 2 days ago. He has tried 3 dental clinics, including the Smile place not too far from Central. According to all of the dentists/orthodontists, they will charge to do everything again, so he should return to his orthodontist in Hat Yai and get it fixed there. Seems rather stupid to me as we're talking about one of the small braces that is glued to the tooth,not redoing the mouth. I can't believe this because I remember breaking my braces as a teenager a few times and I was able to get it repaired from alternative orthodontists rather than driving all the way back home. It's bad enough he's a 30 year old with braces, but jeez having to take a long trip to glue a stupid piece of metal on his tooth doesn't make sense. Even if he had to pay more , it would be worth it to avoid the trip. He has to take time off from work to do this, so its even more of a hassle and he's right in the middle of a major project, plus his girlfriend is giving him grief etc.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. thank you.]]> Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:26:20 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/emergency-Orthodontist-braces-R-t277518.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Tv-Charge-t277023.html
Just a quick question. Landord at our apartment building just installed cable TV in all 6 apartments a few weeks ago. Bill is in for the month and each guest is being charged 350baht for the month (2,100baht for the 6 of us). Now we all live at the same address but have different room numbers. Is this normal? Any guesthouse/hotel owners know what the deal is? I can't imagine a 100 room hotel paying 350 baht per individual room i.e. 35,000 baht a month for cable.

Any help much appreciated.

Cheers,

Emubob]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:47:08 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Tv-Charge-t277023.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Small-Change-t277009.html
We used to have them in supermarkets and then they just took a small cut for the service.]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:44:48 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Small-Change-t277009.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Open-Hours-Don-s-Mall-Cafe-t276995.html
]]> Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:41:27 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Open-Hours-Don-s-Mall-Cafe-t276995.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Job2do-Rawai-Beach-t276893.html See you there ]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:27:04 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Job2do-Rawai-Beach-t276893.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Couples-Photographed-t276767.html

Hi everyone- I'm a wedding photographer based out of Chicago headed to Phuket for a week to scope out your beautiful island. I'm planning to start my week off in Surin.

Are there any couples (20-30yrs of age) that would like to be photographed? This would be free- no charge. I just want to shoot beautiful couples in a beautiful location.

If you are or know of anyone who might be interested could you have them PM me? I have a website and portfolio but do not wish to violate forum rules by posting it. This is not 'glamour' style photographs, but more in tune with the style of photography in the States.


That being said, I'm looking forward to Phuket! Though the 'other' thread about raised prices has me a little concerned. ]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:42:19 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Couples-Photographed-t276767.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Football-Kids-t276765.html
Any suggestions?

Thanks

Martin

]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:31:49 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Football-Kids-t276765.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Golf-Fancy-Game-t276758.html
I'm interested in meeting up with people for a sociable game of golf.. Not too serious, just get out there and knock em about..
I've not played a great deal but consider myself a work in progress, last played in France and shot 92 !!!
Any info on the best course for beginner/intermediates, club rental, dress codes, prices etc would be appreciated..
I am home studying, so available any time for a round..

Bring it on,

Carl]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:48:33 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Golf-Fancy-Game-t276758.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Surf-Forecast-t276756.html
I'm planning the 12 hour drive down from Chon Buri this Saturday for 3 days surfing and I'm just wondering what the waves have been like lately ?

If one of you guys could give me an update on Friday afternoon/evening and give me your best shot at a short term surf forecast - that would be awesome

I know that's a tough ask with Phuket surf being so fickle, but it would give me something to dream about on the long drive down there. If it's flat as a pancake - I might save myself a few baht by calling off the trip and going for a paddle up the Bangpakong river instead ]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:39:55 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Surf-Forecast-t276756.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Elephant-Trekking-t276727.html Heard there is elephant trekking at phuket ...is it worth a try ?How much would be the approx cost..is the cost same for thais adnd expats or do expats get a discount on work permits ? Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:01:23 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Elephant-Trekking-t276727.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Iphone-Canada-t276523.html
Ideally i need somehting with gps (driving maps) and internet access to check email etc..

What companies should i consider? Is data expensive? Will i be able to tether it to my laptop when away to phi phi or other islands?

Thanks a bunch]]> Sun, 28 Jun 2009 03:53:29 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Iphone-Canada-t276523.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Restaurants-and-Bars-Patong-t276493.html thanks all who replied to my post on accomodation near patong would be grateful to have an idea of some inexpensive restaurants (main course under 200 Baht serving western and thai food) and bars where there is a friendly atmosphere (please don't say girly bars as i know they are always friendly)
your help will be much appreciated
thanks]]> Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:46:57 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Restaurants-and-Bars-Patong-t276493.html http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Pig-Flu-Phuket-t276466.html
He was diagnosed with Influenza A virus. Same family as H1N1 pig flu. Then the hospital nurses said that they can not determine if it's a normal Influenza A or more specific pig flu. They said that the hospital is not ready for the test. The test would be complicated and the samples should be sent to Bangkok.

This is quite confusing information as they also said that if he would have H1N1, then his school would be closed for 2 weeks.

So there is a guidelines for the school, but no way to do the diagnosis of the illness. I find this a bit confusing.

I also know that the current version of big flu is very very mild. So maybe it's just common sense to make guidelines for the school to calm people down.. and then do not really do tests for the influenza?

Do you know what are the steps to check for the specific variations of influenza A and how long the test will take?]]> Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:54:44 +0700 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Pig-Flu-Phuket-t276466.html