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at Bangkok, ThailandHatyai-Suratthani-Koh Samui, Thailand (Jan2009) part1
February 22nd, 2010
Click ‘watch in high quality’ at the right bottom of the video clip.
The first 50 seconds video clip in part1 showing the barricade by army before reaching Hatyai. I think somewhere around Chana area.
Arrived at Hatyai 5.30pm and trip to Koh Samui from Hatyai only avail at morning 9.00am. Bought join ticket (bus/ferry) direct from Hatyai to Koh Samui at 550baht but later have to add 250baht at Suratthani 
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9.00am- van pickup from Chan Travel (near Lee Garden, just beside Grand Plaza hotel). Stop at Chao Vang Travel to pickup 7 more people, but we were dropped at a bus/van station at Hatyai only knowing we have to wait some more before departing to Suratthani. Only by 10.10am we got an old van moving to Suratthani. (I don’t think the direct ticket we bought should be like this?).
2.30pm- reached Suratthani town but the travel agent here told us we have to wait until 4.30pm for our bus to Donsak?. She also told us the ticket we bought is catering only the slow boat which will take 4 hours to reach Koh Samui (I sense she is lying here!!). This means we will only reach Koh Samui around 10.00pm. The Suratthani no-name travel broker is near the “Sports World” shop as you can see from the video clip part2 (video at 01:49). She asked us if we want to reach Koh Samui sooner, we have to pay another extra 250 baht. If we pay the additional money now we can have our bus moving now and we will have a faster boat which will take only 2 hours instead of 4 hours. We don’t want to reach Koh Samui that late so we paid her 250 baht each. Then immediately using their own personal car and a bike they brought us to a very near ‘SeaTran Ferry’ bus ticket counter. It’s 3.00pm by now and the new ticket we just got is 3.30pm bus. It also stated 200 baht only??. (every time they drop us, they will just leave us as quickly as possible ??)
4.35pm- arrived at the Donsak peer, and the next ferry to Samui is 5.00pm so it’s just nice for us. Asked around if there’s any slow boat such as 4 hours trip to Koh Samui from Donsak? Well there aren’t any! We arrived at Koh Samui peer 2 hours later, finally. (No night boat from Donsak but there’s night boat from Suratthani to Koh Samui/Koh Tao (expensive ticket!) and the last ferry from Donsak peer is 7.00pm.
I think from this experience and for the next trip to Koh Samui, I won’t buy the direct ticket Hatyai-Samui from the travel agent instead I will try to travel by self. I think it is better to take a bus from Hatyai bus station to Suratthani (cost only 250-300baht) and from Suratthani look for the “SeaTran Ferry” bus ticket counter (take the tuk tuk which always cost 20 baht only for each trip around the town area). The join ticket (bus/ferry) to Koh Samui cost only 200 baht and it’s hourly available here.
**The Seatran Ferry ticket counter at Suratthani is just in front of the big Budhist temple, name pronounced as ‘wat thumb boo char Suratthani’. (char as in charcoal) check it out from the video part2 clip.
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Below are the listing of cheap and average hotels around the Hatyai Lee Garden Plaza. They are not bad actually, cleanliness is good, air conditioned plus shower in the room. I think it is acceptable even if you plan to bring along your family for the stay here. (You can check/see the room first before renting them).
Walk along to the south from Lee Garden Plaza (Hatyai walking street) and you will meet all the listed hotel below :-
0) Lee Garden Hotel : 1400baht : 074-261111, 074-352222
1) Grand Plaza Hotel (left) : 680baht : (662) 674-8182 to 3
2) Pink Hotel (left) : 550baht : 074-230960
3) Indra Hotel (left) : ?? :
4) Sakol Hotel (right) : 680baht : 074-355500
5) Rado Hotel (right) : 360baht : 074-239202/224/237
6) Be My Guest GH (right) : 450baht : 074-239231 (even a GH but very good standard)
7) BP Grand Suit (right) : 680baht :
Hatyai Central Hotel : 685baht : 026-745544
9) Sakura Hotel : 550baht : 074-235111
To southwest, Metro Hotel : 360baht : 074-230088-91
To northwest, Diamond Plaza Hotel : 980baht : 074-230130
To north, The Regency Hotel : 900baht : 074-353333
Duration : 0:4:11
Thailand Tourism Situation (Pattaya) by Tourist from Hong Kong
January 29th, 2010
The interview is taken on April 12, 2009, from a tourist from Hong Kong at Pattaya regarding the political situation. Upon interview, tourist states the situation has not affected her visit to Thailand.
Duration : 0:1:10
Thailand holiday 2009 – part 02
December 15th, 2009
A holiday to Thailand, Feb 2009, partly for a friend’s wedding.
Last morning at Chaweng Cove hotel, having breakfast overlooking the beach and bay. Catching bus, which we were told was one bus all the way, which ended up being about 20 busses and taking all day to travel. Caught the ferry to the mainland. Great trip with fab views. Even saw a dolphin when we pulled into the harbour. Stopped off again halfway through the journey to swap busses again. Explored the local area which was great, the market was fab, sat down and ate some real local food.
Then we arrived at Krabi where we got a taxi to the Krabi river hotel where we stayed for one night before heading off again. Visited the night market which, again, was amazing. Didn’t see crazy food like locusts which I was hoping to see. Still, we ate some crazy stuff which tasted fab. Next day it was a longtail boat ride to Railay, where the tsunami hit. We stayed at the Sunrise Tropical resort, very nice indeed.
Duration : 0:9:59
Summer Vacation 2009 Part 4 Bangkok Thailand
December 9th, 2009
The Asia leg of our summer adventure started off with a visit to Bangkok Thailand where we encountered a beautiful city, wonderful people and excellent hospitality thanks to Mooo, and Jeff. It was a wonderful experience with good times had by all. Anyone planning a trip must consider Thailand as a destination. From the ever-busy streets of Bangkok to the southern tropical paradise island of Koh Semet to the northern lush jungles of Chiang Mai, Thailand offers a wide range of exciting sights, sounds and experiences. In the next video, we will travel outside of Bangkok to experience what Thailand has to offer.
Duration : 0:5:1
Thailand Trip bangkok, phuket, patong beach
December 8th, 2009
the best trip ever. Starting in Bangkok and then going to phuket island, enjoying food, weather, places, people and culture.
Duration : 0:9:59
Crock Show Pattaya , Thailand 2005.
December 8th, 2009
Crock Show Pattaya , Thailand 2005.My Awesome Thailand Vacation
December 3rd, 2009
Here’s a video I made while on my vacation to Thailand! It was the best trip I could ever imagine!!
I also made a website about it, where I tell you how you can go on the trip too if your interested!
http://awesomethailandvacation.com
Duration : 0:10:0
Summer Holiday 2009 Part 4 Bangkok, Thailand
November 25th, 2009
The Asia leg of our summer adventure started off with a visit to Bangkok Thailand where we encountered a beautiful city, wonderful people and excellent hospitality thanks to Mooo, and Jeff. It was a wonderful experience with good times had by all. Anyone planning a trip must consider Thailand as a destination. From the ever-busy streets of Bangkok to the southern tropical paradise island of Koh Semet to the northern lush jungles of Chiang Mai, Thailand offers a wide range of exciting sights, sounds and experiences. In the next video, we will travel outside of Bangkok to experience what Thailand has to offer.
Duration : 0:5:0
Cloud Nine Bar, Soi 8, Pattaya, Thailand 2007.