For me it's the fresh salt air, as long as Im not on my bike on Ring road. And the freedom.
Why Settle In Samui?
Started by SamuiJens, 2007-05-27 01:24
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LaoPo
Rare Species Member Eating Tough Leaves Posted 2007-05-27 07:21:20
It's a bit off-topic, but why on earth are you risking your life, riding a (motor)-bike on the ringroad ?
 That ringroad is so bloody dangerous...  LaoPo Edited by LaoPo, 2007-05-27 07:22:48. #3
sbk
Mistress Whiplash Posted 2007-05-27 12:20:40
Samuijens, would you rather this topic was moved to the Samui forum?
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SamuiJens
MEMBER ME? Posted 2007-05-27 16:22:33
Samuijens, would you rather this topic was moved to the Samui forum? #5
NaiGreg
Senior Member Posted 2007-05-27 19:54:03
Samuijens, would you rather this topic was moved to the Samui forum? SJ, I like your avatar of Leon Russell, the original "Stranger in a Strange Land" -NG #6
SamuiJens
MEMBER ME? Posted 2007-05-27 21:09:49
Samuijens, would you rather this topic was moved to the Samui forum? SJ, I like your avatar of Leon Russell, the original "Stranger in a Strange Land" -NG Edited by SamuiJens, 2007-05-27 21:10:29. #7
SamuiJens
MEMBER ME? Posted 2007-05-28 00:58:38
It's a bit off-topic, but why on earth are you risking your life, riding a (motor)-bike on the ringroad ? That ringroad is so bloody dangerous... LaoPo 
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suegha
Spiritual member Posted 2007-05-28 01:02:33
At least he cares...
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SamuiJens
MEMBER ME? Posted 2007-05-28 01:05:30
At least he cares...  think someone cares, Thank again LaoPo!
Edited by SamuiJens, 2007-05-28 01:06:37. #10
mlkmnz
Advanced Member Posted 2007-05-28 06:55:47
"Why Settle In Samui?, What made you want to live on Samui?"
Cause life's very short and I don't want to spend 40+ years of it busting my ass doing a something I'd rather not do (working vs. relaxing in the sun). I chose Samui because it's not too bad a place, living costs are cheap relative to my own country. We're arriving next week so the next couple of months are going to tell me if I made a good move or not. #11
southbot
Senior Member Posted 2007-05-28 12:48:55
Nice topic suggestion Jens.
To be honest, sometimes some of the things I complain about that are, in fact, part of the reason I have stayed here on Samui in Thailand for a long time now. Here's a bunch of reasons.... Lack of regimentation. Not too much enforcement of law, it is a bit flexible. Not too many laws to worry about. Friendly cops, compared to Aussie... Friendly govt. officials (as long as you pay your taxes ;-) Low taxes (hence low services from govt. stop complaining or pay more tax to support your complaint/s.) Cheap beer. Inexpensive food. Hot weather. (I get sore bones 'n joints in the cold weather) Plenty of company and companionship to be found easily. Friendly local people, I have no troubles with the locals at all. Easy to set up a small business. Easy to run a small business without getting buried in red tape, licenses and high taxes. Lots of beaches to swim at. Great mountains/hills to hang out on or do a bit of the old 4WDing around. It is in Thailand and that is quite simply a bonus - I love it here. Sure there are problems, but even though I may complain now and then I don't complain too much and try to see things from both sides of the old fence. I doubt if I could be happy at "home" now after all this time here in any case. Cheers all #12
Rooo
Titanium Member Posted 2007-05-28 15:55:02
Nice topic suggestion Jens. To be honest, sometimes some of the things I complain about that are, in fact, part of the reason I have stayed here on Samui in Thailand for a long time now. Here's a bunch of reasons.... Lack of regimentation. Not too much enforcement of law, it is a bit flexible. Not too many laws to worry about. Friendly cops, compared to Aussie... Friendly govt. officials (as long as you pay your taxes ;-) Low taxes (hence low services from govt. stop complaining or pay more tax to support your complaint/s.) Cheap beer. Inexpensive food. Hot weather. (I get sore bones 'n joints in the cold weather) Plenty of company and companionship to be found easily. Friendly local people, I have no troubles with the locals at all. Easy to set up a small business. Easy to run a small business without getting buried in red tape, licenses and high taxes. Lots of beaches to swim at. Great mountains/hills to hang out on or do a bit of the old 4WDing around. It is in Thailand and that is quite simply a bonus - I love it here. Sure there are problems, but even though I may complain now and then I don't complain too much and try to see things from both sides of the old fence. I doubt if I could be happy at "home" now after all this time here in any case. Cheers all You forgot the Dakhar (Same Same But different) Rally. #13
SamuiJens
MEMBER ME? Posted 2007-05-28 17:10:47
[quote name='Rooo' date='2007-05-28 10:55:02' post='1328382']
[quote name='sYou forgot the Dakhar (Same Same But different) Rally. Ya, good one Rooo 
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LaoPo
Rare Species Member Eating Tough Leaves Posted 2007-05-29 06:24:43
At least he cares... think someone cares, Thank again LaoPo!You're welcome SJ and...take care on the ringroad LaoPo #15
southbot
Senior Member Posted 2007-05-29 11:00:09
Reasons: Abbreviated:
Easy to set up a small business. Easy to run a small business without getting buried in red tape, licenses and high taxes. Lots of beaches to swim at. snip snip snip cut out here You forgot the Dakhar (Same Same But different) Rally. Bugger, I hate it when that happens. OK. I love Samui coz we gonna have the Dackar Rally here NOT TO MENTION they will begin shooting Police Academy 13 on Chaweng Beach next month. Oh I forgot, the new tunnel to the mainland coming soon too. Not to mention that Bill Gates is purchasing the southern end of Koh Samui and turning it into a global IT University. Anything else I forgot?????? 
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highdiver
Super Member Posted 2007-05-29 11:22:47
Reasons: Abbreviated: Easy to set up a small business. Easy to run a small business without getting buried in red tape, licenses and high taxes. Lots of beaches to swim at. snip snip snip cut out here You forgot the Dakhar (Same Same But different) Rally. Bugger, I hate it when that happens. OK. I love Samui coz we gonna have the Dackar Rally here NOT TO MENTION they will begin shooting Police Academy 13 on Chaweng Beach next month. Oh I forgot, the new tunnel to the mainland coming soon too. Not to mention that Bill Gates is purchasing the southern end of Koh Samui and turning it into a global IT University. Anything else I forgot??????  good one #17
Rooo
Titanium Member Posted 2007-05-29 15:09:03
Reasons: Abbreviated: Easy to set up a small business. Easy to run a small business without getting buried in red tape, licenses and high taxes. Lots of beaches to swim at. snip snip snip cut out here You forgot the Dakhar (Same Same But different) Rally. Bugger, I hate it when that happens. OK. I love Samui coz we gonna have the Dackar Rally here NOT TO MENTION they will begin shooting Police Academy 13 on Chaweng Beach next month. Oh I forgot, the new tunnel to the mainland coming soon too. Not to mention that Bill Gates is purchasing the southern end of Koh Samui and turning it into a global IT University. Anything else I forgot?????? The MonoRail around the island. The cable car between Bophut & KPG. Tram line through Chaweng. #18
SamuiJens
MEMBER ME? Posted 2007-05-30 01:42:54
Great ideas guys, but let's be realistic, TIS and not a luxury Island yet!
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Rooo
Titanium Member Posted 2007-05-30 08:31:46
Great ideas guys, but let's be realistic, TIS and not a luxury Island yet! 
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koheesti
Titanium Member Posted 2007-05-30 15:18:08
What makes me want to live on Samui (not there yet)?
Living up here (where it's 15C now and raining) isn't good for the joints. Too many aches and pains. The fun has made it worth it in the past but not anymore. I live in Europe and get paid in dollars and, well, enough said. I miss the heat of Florida but don't want to go back to the States (or the Carib). After twelve years in northern Europe it's time for a change. Tallinn can be a great place to live but it's all becoming too routine. Thai food for under $15 a plate (and actually cooked by Thais). I'll have to revisit this question at the end of the year. Maybe the list will be longer or maybe it will have changed to "Why do I want to leave Samui". I hope it's the former. Edited by koheesti, 2007-05-30 15:21:30. #21
highdiver
Super Member Posted 2007-05-30 15:46:13
Great ideas guys, but let's be realistic, TIS and not a luxury Island yet! the new Airport the new marinas and yacht facilities
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Rooo
Titanium Member Posted 2007-05-30 16:06:37
Great ideas guys, but let's be realistic, TIS and not a luxury Island yet! the new Airport the new marinas and yacht facilities Yes I forgot that & BKK Air vision of making it a high end destination,then I suppose I have to go out & buy designer G string swimmers,with my designer hat,driving the Ferrari down to the new Marina to have cocktails with Bill Gates on my yacht. Maybe that should read,wearing copy shorts,fake designer glasses & hat,on songthaew & row boat. #23
highdiver
Super Member Posted 2007-05-30 16:44:23
Great ideas guys, but let's be realistic, TIS and not a luxury Island yet! the new Airport the new marinas and yacht facilities Yes I forgot that & BKK Air vision of making it a high end destination,then I suppose I have to go out & buy designer G string swimmers,with my designer hat,driving the Ferrari down to the new Marina to have cocktails with Bill Gates on my yacht. Maybe that should read,wearing copy shorts,fake designer glasses & hat,on songthaew & row boat. speaking of copy i noticed there are a few "copy cats" around as well in TV one of the members on TV is using this picture 
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SamuiJens
MEMBER ME? Posted 2007-05-30 17:01:05
[quote name='highdiver' post='1332718' date='2007-05-30 11:44:23'][quote name='Rooo' post='1332604' date='2007-05-30 16:06:37'][quote name='highdiver' post='1332548' date='2007-05-30 15:46:13'][quote name='Rooo' post='1331742' date='2007-05-30 08:31:46'][quote name='SamuiJens' post='1331440' date='2007-05-30 01:42:54']Great ideas guys, but let's be realistic, TIS and not a luxury Island yet!
[/quote]You mean I can't go around the island on the MonoRail? I can't catch the cable car to KPG? What sort of island is this? [/quote] you forgot a few items. the new Airport the new marinas and yacht facilities [/quote] Yes I forgot that & BKK Air vision of making it a high end destination,then I suppose I have to go out & buy designer G string swimmers,with my designer hat,driving the Ferrari down to the new Marina to have cocktails with Bill Gates on my yacht. Maybe that should read,wearing copy shorts,fake designer glasses & hat,on songthaew & row boat. [/quote] speaking of copy i noticed there are a few "copy cats" around as well in TV one of the members on TV is using this picture
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1 downloads[url="http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showuser=39033"]http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showuser=39033[/url] [/quote] :lol:A drunken Rooo, didn't realize how funny you really are!
Edited by SamuiJens, 2007-05-30 17:02:34. #25
Rooo
Titanium Member Posted 2007-05-30 21:43:33
speaking of copy
i noticed there are a few "copy cats" around as well in TV one of the members on TV is using this picture http://www.thaivisa....?showuser=39033 :crying:How dare he use a picture of my young sister ! Can I sue him? |
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