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In Topic: Bangkok Airways.
2012-05-21 14:27:43
John 1, on 2012-05-08 07:56:30, said:
oldsailor35, on 2012-05-08 01:23:01, said:
Its about time that certain people realised that tourism is the backbone of this islands economy (not coconuts) and until the Bangkok Air monopoly is broken, Samui will continue to stagnate. Just look around, forget the 5 star resorts, many of which are doing it tough. See how many businesses are closing, loosing jobs and income. The only business booming here has got to be Bangkok Air, and they in fact have us all by the "short and curlies"
Yes in the beginning, they were good for Samui, but greed and power has taken over. Yes, maybe there are a few here that are well off and want to see this happening as they do not want to share their lifestyle with the 'riff raff' as we have already been told here. But there are many not so well off who just want a decent lifestyle with a reasonable income for their families. Sadly this is being crucified by the greedy directors of Bangkok Air, who are using their monopoly.
Yes in the beginning, they were good for Samui, but greed and power has taken over. Yes, maybe there are a few here that are well off and want to see this happening as they do not want to share their lifestyle with the 'riff raff' as we have already been told here. But there are many not so well off who just want a decent lifestyle with a reasonable income for their families. Sadly this is being crucified by the greedy directors of Bangkok Air, who are using their monopoly.
John 1, on 2012-05-08 07:56:30, said:
oldsailor35, on 2012-05-08 01:23:01, said:
Its about time that certain people realised that tourism is the backbone of this islands economy (not coconuts) and until the Bangkok Air monopoly is broken, Samui will continue to stagnate. Just look around, forget the 5 star resorts, many of which are doing it tough. See how many businesses are closing, loosing jobs and income. The only business booming here has got to be Bangkok Air, and they in fact have us all by the "short and curlies"
Yes in the beginning, they were good for Samui, but greed and power has taken over. Yes, maybe there are a few here that are well off and want to see this happening as they do not want to share their lifestyle with the 'riff raff' as we have already been told here. But there are many not so well off who just want a decent lifestyle with a reasonable income for their families. Sadly this is being crucified by the greedy directors of Bangkok Air, who are using their monopoly.
Yes in the beginning, they were good for Samui, but greed and power has taken over. Yes, maybe there are a few here that are well off and want to see this happening as they do not want to share their lifestyle with the 'riff raff' as we have already been told here. But there are many not so well off who just want a decent lifestyle with a reasonable income for their families. Sadly this is being crucified by the greedy directors of Bangkok Air, who are using their monopoly.
John1, today they collected coconuts at our house. My wife is local, so I would say we get fair prices. 3 Bht today per coconut, down from 10 Baht per coconut about a year ago.
Doesn't sound like good business to me!
In Topic: Bangkok Airways.
2012-05-21 14:02:09
spidermike007, on 2012-05-21 12:23:06, said:
No, it can, and it will change. The airport in Don Sak has already been approved. From what I am told it was spearheaded by the governor of Surat province, who despises both Bangkok Air, and Jaikwong Ramnate, our lovely, charitable and caring mayor. The airport will be under construction soon, and Bangkok Airways will have no choice but to lower their rates. The airport will be just a few minutes from the ferry terminal, and it will be international, with flights arriving from overseas. Will compete with the Phuket airport, in terms of being a regional hub. It will be what we call a real "game changer", and many of us feel it is about time for something progressive to happen in this region of very, very little progress and creativity.
spidermike007, on 2012-05-21 12:23:06, said:
No, it can, and it will change. The airport in Don Sak has already been approved. From what I am told it was spearheaded by the governor of Surat province, who despises both Bangkok Air, and Jaikwong Ramnate, our lovely, charitable and caring mayor. The airport will be under construction soon, and Bangkok Airways will have no choice but to lower their rates. The airport will be just a few minutes from the ferry terminal, and it will be international, with flights arriving from overseas. Will compete with the Phuket airport, in terms of being a regional hub. It will be what we call a real "game changer", and many of us feel it is about time for something progressive to happen in this region of very, very little progress and creativity.
So it's not confirmed, it's what you're been told. If this would've been the case, contract signed etc, how come nobody has picked up on it except the grapevine? I for once wish it was true but don't believe it until I see it.
Second part, the governor of Surat province. Isn't that the guy who's been ripping off Samui since the last 20 years or so, no wonder he doesn't like our current mayor. The current mayor is trying to keep Samui's money on Samui, how it should be. Our current mayor is not perfect but he's by far better than any one who governed over Samui during the last 20 years. Just in my humble opinion.
