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Bexar County Stud · 14-12-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by pickel

Bhumiyama bech resort (not my spelling error)

I'd avoid this place. Overpriced and right next to a joint that plays euro-trash dance music 24/7 - Loudly.

I wasn't impressed with Lonely Beach at all. More like wanker beach.

Marmite the Dog · 14-12-2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Bexar County Stud

I wasn't impressed with Lonely Beach at all. More like wanker beach.

Maybe 'Lonely Wanker Beach' would work? Or 'Dalton Beach' for short?

pickel · 14-12-2008, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bexar County Stud

I'd avoid this place. Overpriced and right next to a joint that plays euro-trash dance music 24/7 - Loudly. I wasn't impressed with Lonely Beach at all. More like wanker beach.

Bhumiyama is overpriced and close to the Treehouse. Siam Beach Resort is at the other end of the beach far from the bars and much quieter. The village area of Lonely Beach is populated by mostly young backpackers who like to party. That is about one km from Siam Beach. The beach itself is a nice beach but occasionally can be dirty after storms and high seas, but is usually clean, with the cleanest part near Siam Beach. You also don't get somebody hasseling you trying to sell you something every 30 seconds.

pickel · 14-12-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bung

white sand beach is before lonely bay and more developed right?

Correct.

no1dad · 17-12-2008, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bung

Yeah, I did look at Siam Beach Resort sounds perfect. Also looked at Siam Bay resort as Aging One has been there a couple of times but don't know about the beach situation.

white sand beach is before lonely bay and more developed right?

either way, if I get the first ferry over on Friday I hope to beat the weekend rush and have time to check it out.

thanks for the info Pickel!

i was there this year for 3 days and it is a relaxing place, however, get to the ferry as close to the hour as you can, if my memory serves me correctly, the ferry leaves on the hour every hour , not much fun if you get there a little after the hour and you have to hang around
enjoy your trip

pickel · 18-12-2008, 12:38 AM

^You're referring to the Centre Point ferry. It leaves every hour and takes about an hour. The one from Ao Tammachat leaves about every 30 minutes and takes about 30 minutes. It's more expensive but worth it in my opinion.

Loy Toy · 18-12-2008, 12:49 AM

I might bring the family down for a quick getaway Pickel and I hope your around.

So if could suggest a place that would be suitable for the family I would appreciate it.

Thanks in advance.

pompeybloke · 30-12-2008, 08:32 AM

Going to head down this way next month to combine a beach holiday for my family (my boys have never seen a beach), with a visa run....any decent beaches on the mainland around Trat anyone?

pickel · 30-12-2008, 10:27 AM

Laem Sing in Chantaburi is nice. More of a holiday place for Thais, and it was dead quiet when I was there last week.

Also this beach is not far from there:

http://teakdoor.com/thailands-beache...hantaburi.html

pompeybloke · 30-12-2008, 02:05 PM

^ Thanks for that pickel. Just checked it out on the map and it's perfect. Bus from Buriram to Chantaburi is long, and with the kids in tow will need to rest there, and Laem Sing is very close by. Can leave my family there while I do a border run at Pong Nam Ron----perfect. Have decided on going on from there once stamped back in to Koh Kut having researched TD, it sounds smashing there

30-12-2008, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by terry57

The Thais just don't know when to stop, thats there big problem, flog a foking place to death and fok the consequences as the dumb farang just keep on coming.

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Originally Posted by terry57

I'll go back again in the middle of the low season

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pescator · 01-01-2009, 07:21 PM

Just returned from Koh Chang 2 days ago. Very easy to drive to the island from BKK in your own vehicle.
Spent a few nights at the Chao Lao beach in Chanthaburi before going to koh Chang. Plenty of accomos here too.
K.P. Huts at the Klong Prao beach in koh chang still looks pretty much the same when I first went there 10 years ago.
Although the number of bungalows have increased quite a bit.
They have a number of stilt houses right on the beach, rather retro.
Nice beach and very peacefull around here. The bungalows are situated in a coconut plantation and away from all the traffic and noise.
But these days gimme koh kood any day.

pescator · 15-01-2009, 01:08 AM

White Sand Beach, december `98.

Where the F*** did my tent go?

cimboc · 10-02-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Pot

I went a bit further south to Koh Maak, foking lovley it was; no development at all just three restaurants serving quality BBQ. Up at Sunset everyday and just as stunning under the moon light. 5/5

Anymore details on this place??

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Originally Posted by pickel

This would be your best option on Lonely Beach in your price range:
Koh Chang island's Siam Beach Resort: all Beach Front accommodations on the famous lonely beach on Ko Chang in Eastern Thailand.

looks impressive

pickel · 10-02-2009, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cimboc

Anymore details on this place??

Welcome to the Kohmak.com

Nawty · 13-02-2009, 10:20 AM

And even better...skip koh mak and go to koh kahm

18-12-2008, 12:49 AM	#27 (permalink)
Loy Toy On a walkabout Last Online: Today 05:01 AM Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 11,040	I might bring the family down for a quick getaway Pickel and I hope your around. So if could suggest a place that would be suitable for the family I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance. Last edited by Loy Toy : 18-12-2008 at 01:40 AM.

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Nawty Boxed Member Last Online: Today 09:40 AM Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: in a box marked 'fragile' Posts: 6,852	And even better...skip koh mak and go to koh kahm Last edited by Nawty : 13-02-2009 at 10:26 AM.

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18-12-2008, 12:38 AM	#26 (permalink)
pickel Elite Mumbler Last Online: Yesterday 12:03 PM Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elephant Island Posts: 1,836	^You're referring to the Centre Point ferry. It leaves every hour and takes about an hour. The one from Ao Tammachat leaves about every 30 minutes and takes about 30 minutes. It's more expensive but worth it in my opinion.

30-12-2008, 08:32 AM	#28 (permalink)
pompeybloke Bang Pa In Last Online: Today 09:05 AM Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: buriram sticks Posts: 760	Going to head down this way next month to combine a beach holiday for my family (my boys have never seen a beach), with a visa run....any decent beaches on the mainland around Trat anyone?

30-12-2008, 10:27 AM	#29 (permalink)
pickel Elite Mumbler Last Online: Yesterday 12:03 PM Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Elephant Island Posts: 1,836	Laem Sing in Chantaburi is nice. More of a holiday place for Thais, and it was dead quiet when I was there last week. Also this beach is not far from there: http://teakdoor.com/thailands-beache...hantaburi.html

30-12-2008, 02:05 PM	#30 (permalink)
pompeybloke Bang Pa In Last Online: Today 09:05 AM Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: buriram sticks Posts: 760	^ Thanks for that pickel. Just checked it out on the map and it's perfect. Bus from Buriram to Chantaburi is long, and with the kids in tow will need to rest there, and Laem Sing is very close by. Can leave my family there while I do a border run at Pong Nam Ron----perfect. Have decided on going on from there once stamped back in to Koh Kut having researched TD, it sounds smashing there

01-01-2009, 07:21 PM	#32 (permalink)
pescator Koh Lanta Last Online: Yesterday 06:44 PM Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scandia Posts: 108	Just returned from Koh Chang 2 days ago. Very easy to drive to the island from BKK in your own vehicle. Spent a few nights at the Chao Lao beach in Chanthaburi before going to koh Chang. Plenty of accomos here too. K.P. Huts at the Klong Prao beach in koh chang still looks pretty much the same when I first went there 10 years ago. Although the number of bungalows have increased quite a bit. They have a number of stilt houses right on the beach, rather retro. Nice beach and very peacefull around here. The bungalows are situated in a coconut plantation and away from all the traffic and noise. But these days gimme koh kood any day.

15-01-2009, 01:08 AM	#33 (permalink)
pescator Koh Lanta Last Online: Yesterday 06:44 PM Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scandia Posts: 108	White Sand Beach, december `98. Where the F*** did my tent go?

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