Re: Hatyai,Thailand For Sawadee Newbies
 

Hi, any bro going up to Hatyai from Aug 25 - 29. Can meet up and Cheong. Please pm me.

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Just came back from Hatyai after the so called "bomb incident" actually there is no bomb in the city itself.....I was wondering that is why so quiet over here!:o

Re: Hatyai,Thailand For Sawadee Newbies
 

Yes the town is quiet at the moment but from tomorrow onwards it will be packed with Malaysians coming in cos its the long weekend.Hotel prices are up about 60% n rooms full.

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Really...shit...actually there is 2 small bomb but away from the city it is a small bomb not meant to kill only scare people away.

Tomorrow packed with aunties and uncles or with cheongsters......I think uncles and aunties. I heard Danok is fully booked as well! So please arrange accommodation before going over.:p Have fun!

Re: Hatyai,Thailand For Sawadee Newbies
 

Latest news.
just nw i heard from news Hatyai airport temporary close. bcos the protester blocked the road to the airport.:mad:

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For real and good Jua Gen, you can try Oliver MP. They have been around for many years and the massuers have proper certification. Do note that they are real massuers and most are on the MILF category, so do not expect syt.

Re: Hatyai,Thailand For Sawadee Newbies
 

Actually it reported 3 airports [Phuket, Hatyai and Krabi]>

Protesters block [at least] two major international airports in the south

Anti-government protesters have blocked two of three major international airports in the south amid growing fears simmering political trouble in Bangkok could spread to major provinces.

Hundreds of protesters arrived at the Phuket International Airport with vehicles. They then blocked the entrances and exits of the airport.

More people were expected to come to the airport to join the protest which was intensified after police dispersed protesters in Bangkok.

Earlier anti-government protesters blocked entrances and exits at the Hat Yai airport with some 100 vehicles, amid growing fears simmering political trouble in Bangkok could spread to major provinces.

Railway union workers have already staged a strike to show support for the protestors at the Government House, starting Thursday evening with a rail service stoppage at the Nakhon Rachasima in the Northeast and Nakhon Sawan in the North.

According to the Manger website, about 500 protesters were staging a rally at the Hat Yai airport. The anti-government website said the airport would soon be "inaccessible".

A THAI source told The Nation some flights to Hat Yai have already been "re-directed". No information was immediately available.

Sathorn Sinpru, leader of the railway union at the State Railway of Thailand at Nakhon Rachasima, said yesterday that more than 100 members of the union, including 40 train drivers, submitted their leave starting at 5:00 pm, thus paralysing all the train service from the Northeast to Bangkok.

He said the union workers in Nakhon Rachasima along with the union workers elsewhere have already submitted their leave.

Effective today, all the trains going into Bangkok will suspend their service because of the strike. The Nakhon Sawan train carrying cargo and oil stopped service at 4:00 pm, while the Kaengkoi, Saraburi service also ceased the service at 5:00 pm.

Sathorn warned commuters not to board the train from Bangkok to the Northeast as they will be left stranded along the way.

Nakhon Rachasima is the rail juncture to the Northeast.

The railway union workers' strike is aimed at showing support to the protestors in Bangkok, who have taken over the Government House over the past four days.

Sathorn said the union workers' welfare have never been looked after by the government and that they are concerned about the security of the protestors inside the Government House, who might be stormed by the police.

Local police at Nakhon Rachasima, the largest province of the Northeast, interrogated the labour union workers about the strike, but the labour union workers told them that they had no intention to destroy the government properties as claimed.

Sawit Kaewwan, secretary-general of the Confederation of State Enterprise Labour Union, said the work stoppage is part of a civil disobedience against the Samak government.

"Over the next two days, things would become clearer over the extent of the railway strike. In principle, we would like the strike to affect the commuters minimally. Most of the long-haul train will suspend its service, while the shorter routes might continue their service," he said.

Sawit said the railway union workers will consult with the electricity and water labour unions over further strike to deprive the government of their service.

-- The Nation 2008-08-29

Re: Hatyai,Thailand For Sawadee Newbies
 

I in my room now looking at the going ons in Bangkok on thai tv.The streets in Hatyai looks normal with an increase of visitors.Anyone who needs me book a room while i still here can call me(+66853341135) or PMS me n I try help.I staying in a budget hotel with rooms at 450baht/nite but will be 750/nite on Sat n Sun(31 Aug). I on the Sunday bus home. 850 baht. monday is 1350baht.

Re: Hatyai,Thailand For Sawadee Newbies
 

Thanks a lot for the assistance offer....you are a real heng tai...brother! keep up the good work and reporting!:p;):D

Re: Hatyai,Thailand For Sawadee Newbies
 

Wah got bro reporting live from Hatyai! Also setup comms command for the rest of the bros! Keep up the good work brother! :p;):D

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No problem about keeping others updated on actual goings ons.Was at the market this morning and saw many buses arriving from Malaysia and also increase of shoppers.Little signs of cheongsters in public but the word is all girls taken out and price increase.Early bird catches the good worm.Luckily i have my gem besides me now.
Btw, no sign of protestors activities except for major poilce road block at cross junction of Diana Mall where vehicles were searched, probably for weapons and bombs.

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Wel done Brother! Up you.

BTW, which hotel you stay? have wifi? Will appreciate the info..... kop pun mak kap...

et88

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Great job....bro...keep it up the good work! Appreciate especially for Thai cheongster like us....thanks a million for the up-date!:p:D

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Huh??? bro where can i get the latest update regarding railway strike? siao liao la i would be arriving on bkk on 31st and catching a train to Aranyaprethet on the 1st to Poipet.. Knn riot until train also gana. Sibeh sway sia. those cb railway coolies also sibeh gong la, they must well blow up a few train stations mah. KPKB also no use wan. SHIT looks like i have to go to morchit to catch a bus liao...:mad::mad: Hopefully Bus union won't stage a protest too if not i would be stuck in bkk ..

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Not to worry too much.I done this route that you planning three times already when I wanted to experience the "worst highway in the world". That is the overland route from Bangkok to Siem Reap. I advise taking the bus option if trains let you down.You can take the mochit option or join the ang mo backpackers. All you need to know is here>> Tales of Asia - Home. Look at travel in the right perspective and take every journey as an opportunity and experience.

Thanks etct88 and Playman for your words of appreciation. Helps to feed my ego.Hahaha. I have a fantastic hotel that i discovered only a few months ago and its almost brand new. Its the Be My Guest Hotel (+6674239231) located besides Rado Hotel. Regular price is 450baht and comes with free wifi n also lan cable if u r out of reach.Furnishings and fittings are brand new and bed is luxurious.Towels are superior quality and comes in set of 5. Guess I will not be able to get a room for myself in future.Sigh.

What a difference a long weekend makes.From a ghost town yesterday to a crowded town. The massage girls yesterday was complaining of zero or 1 session done per day and today there are not enough girls or bed spaces available. I still recommend Sakura for ancient no hanky panky massage above the other places.Thats my personal opinion, others may differ. To each his own. If you want to save some money then drop into a travel agency and ask to buy massage vouchers at 200baht /2 hours. Save 40baht. Tip is between 20-100 baht.

I just spent 2 wonderful hours in a karaoke opposite Sakura Hotel and spent less then 400 baht. 2 Heineken for the girls at 240 baht n rest is for tips of 20 baht n above. Don get pulled into flower giving. No end to it once you start.

Well I back in my room and felt I needed to post this feedback before i resume my series of activities. Last night here and its been my pleasure posting here for you all. Back to my regular cheong ground of Angeles City next week for my monthly pilgrimage. But I will find time to come back Hatyai again cos I established some good contacts. So guys, please leave a room free for me when I need to book.Lol.

Thanks for the ups. First time after 8 years with this board. Most appreciated. Kop Kun mak mak.

Re: Hatyai,Thailand For Sawadee Newbies
 

Great posting...keep it up and also don't forget to up-date us on the Angeles City, ok! :p

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Thanks for the Hotel contact and update, looks like a good place to stay. btw, Playman is my younger brother, but very experience in Hatyai.

Ya, the flower thingy have no end one, lucky, me not rich enuff to hang.. hee hee

Hope we can have drinks one of these days.

I from that stupid red dot, where you from?

et88

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Regretfully I am not a drinker and thats why u noticed in my karaoke costings, i only too chinese tea cos I did not order a drink for my slf but told the girls I will buy for them if its agreeable. I usully approach such places rom a point of humility and not try to impress. Money is fast removed from a fool and seldom remembered in places like these. They are all geared to humble boasters but am a bit lost if you come in as bankrupt but willing to buy them drinks. Tell the girls to don stay with you and move on if they have clients. You are not important. Works for me.

I am also from Singapore and am semi retired and doing odd jobs to earn a living.Have spent a life time helping friends and now most are helping me back in return. Biz is slow and i thought I be happier to just go for a short holiday.

Angeles City has been well reported by the other seniors and if you do a search on my postings you will see all my tips and opinions for AC.

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Hi, I am quite a alcohol less person, not into real drinking, but enjoy a bit of wine here and there. But we can alway TT (teh tarik), and TCSS (talk cock sing song) A very popular past time with my KL kakis and Penangnites.

I am not into KTV at all.... but sitting down, buying them a drink here and there, do some simple and nice chit chat is all I look for. Not into wealth comparison (not that much to compare)

Yes, biz is slow....... have been on the run all the time, manage a bit here and there. Haven't really think of AC yet, only been there (Manila)once, tears and years ago. Should be fun.... like they say, taste of brown sugar... hee hee

me supposed to be semi retired, but end up more full time than before...sigh sigh....

BUT, have a good time, while we can

et88

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Bro TD0620G
Thank you for this good info.. Will goes and try Oliver MP for my next trip..
Yes, I know if want to have a Good Jua Gen surely is on the MILF Cat..
Hehe..

Re: Hatyai,Thailand For Sawadee Newbies
 

Wow...bro et88...more like my category as I didn't drink at all as due to over drinking during younger days trying to out drink the contractors for contracts....so now have to stop if not I will have XO drops..into my veins.....doctors advice.:p:D

Nevertheless, I am always sober and welcome by buddies as a driver when they are drunk so that they can drink their hearts out when I am around to watch their back...as Mr.Sober!:p

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Finally reached home after a long but enjoyable bus ride. Was fun keeping you all updated while I was there but now its time for me to read all the past few days papers b4 I sleep.

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Sweet dream and have a good night rest......charge the battery for the next round in Angeles City......hahahhaha:D

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Its been fun, reading ur post :D

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Hello bros, how about starting a thread for non-drinkers going to hatyai and 6c6c, tcss. I cant find much buddies due to me not drinking, probably people dont knwo how to split the bill even though I tell them just split equally.

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Hahahaha can lah....no problem as my taiko etct88 is my sifu and he bring me to all the delicious eating places and exciting entertaining outlets...can just Pm your contact to my shifu etct88 or me then I will let you know "my" trip as my shifu is different...almost every week.....:p

Wish that I can be like him....!:D

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This gang confirmed 100% trusted. They got all the top master, great grand sifu, grand sifu, sifu and...... u sure will enjoy with them and learn a lot.:D

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aiyah, cannot learn anything from me lah.

me, stingy poker, non drinker, fat like fcuk (eat too much), save money on hair cream (no hair), waste money on hair tonic (still hoping for hair to grow, how stupid!), not enuff money for hair transplant.....:o:o

Re: Hatyai,Thailand For Sawadee Newbies
 

aiyah, cannot learn anything from me lah.

Can only let you know......

me, stingy poker, old fart, non drinker, fat like fcuk (eat too much), save money on hair cream (no hair), waste money on hair tonic (still hoping for hair to grow, how stupid!), not enuff money for hair transplant.....:o:o

What to learn from me????

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bro etct88, are you refering to me, you never see me before how come you can describe so precisely how do i look like? You can be part time "Xun Meng Lou" oledi..........hahaha