Koh Samed advice please

[the dogcatcher]

Nice thing about staying this side is you get to keep your car. the other thing is...
3 years ago I came about a girl on Ko Samet that had been pissing about with a boy. He had picked her up and dropped her, dislocating her shoulder. He was now nowhere to be seen, and her friends as well. She was in agony! I took a quick look and realise her shoulder was out so I went to the police station and another farang went to the medical centre to get help. I wondered around the police station for 20 mins shouting "sawadee kap" but no one appeared. I went back to the girl and was met by the other farang, who also had no luck. I then went to a bar where I know the owner and he arranged a speed boat at 3 am. The boat operator was told to wait for the ambulance in Ban Phe, also arranged by the bar owner. I met her again 4PM 2 days later, all strapped up. The guy had approached her on the beach out of nowhere and picked her up a sort of "hello darlin" and being pissed dropped her. She walking behind had not been seen dropped by her friends and when they got where they were oing noticed her missing. etc...... No help on Ko Samet, may be now. Not then.

[woodenshoe]

Baan siri resort.

Baan siri on sea Resort: Rayong, Klaeng, Hotels & Resort in Thailand - hotelsguidethailand.com

[Bexar County Stud]

Baan siri resort.

Baan siri on sea Resort: Rayong, Klaeng, Hotels & Resort in Thailand - hotelsguidethailand.com

Yep, that's the one. Here's the hotel website:

http://www.baansiri.com/en_01_baansiri.php

Going east, it's between the Novotel and and the massive new twin-tower Marriott that's being built.
Continuing east, around the corner from the Marriott is Wang Khaew resort, a huge park-like complex, with bungalows and houses for rent. Quite scenic, with hills, bays & beaches, it is quite often used as filming location by Thai soaps.
Growing accomodations options in the area, which has seen a construction boom in recent years.
More of a family/relaxation scene than the banana pancake vibe you find on Ko Samet. To each his own.

[downunderontop]

Ok, I know I was pissed, I promised her I would take her to the island for the long weekend next week.

Can anybody tell me where to find a cheapish place, I want a sea view and aircon.

I know how to get there and most of the beaches from daytrips in the past, it is the first time I have stayed there overnight and it is a holiday weekend so I think I had better book in advance

I'm Mark (aussie) I run Bedrock Guesthouse Bar & Grill in Ban Phe opposite Koh Samet. My opinion is Samet is a great island although the seasonable pricing can be an issue. We take many of our customers for day trips to the different beaches and on snorkeling tours etc and we dont seem to get many complaints about the island. Why not try sinsamut resort on sai kiew beach. Ive stayed there it was pretty good. Other than that dont book just go have a look at a few places and check out there rooms and then make yr decision

Cheers Mark

[the dogcatcher]

This is a very old thread Mark.
Welcome to TD, thought I might find you here today.

[the dogcatcher]

BTW Mark, I suggest you read plenty to get a feel for TD.
Pretty much is allowed here, but you'll find out that soon.
Moronic kiddies forum is a good starter.
Any problems with using the forum can be sorted out in The TD Lounge how to do stuff section.
In the mean time try Newbies lounge and introduce yourself.

[dotcom]

Me & my wife usually stay at Silver Sands - 1500 baht for a nice room - but they have this stupid thumping music till 3 am - real downer. Next beach along from Jep's. If you want a cheap place stay at Jeps.

[the dogcatcher]

Jeps bungalows back from the were horrid 5 years ago.
Used to be alot of fighting at silver sands as well.

[Scottish Gary]

Ive stayed at Ploy Talay a few times. Its okay during the day but the noise from the islands only disco at night means sleep is impossible before 2am.

[the dogcatcher]

Yep, bloody Filipino R and B band.

[Moonraker]

Old thread

Regardless: I stay at Tok's little hut next to Jep's. I stay in the cheapo rooms which are very very basic but at 300 baht/night I'm not complaining. The thai food at the restaurant is quite good as well.