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There's a good chance places will be booked if you show up on FMP or NYE. Should definately book in advance if possible. Often rooms that are left are on the other side of the island.

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12-27-2011 , 01:56 AM

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Lessu

Thailand Guru

Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 9,069

don't underestimate the New Year's Eve in Thailand. Hotels&flights etc are super expensive and get booked very early.

Like if you wanted to fly to Phuket from BKK the only flights that are left now (4 days before) are in the evening of the 31st (I checked airasia, thai airways, nokair and bangkok airways). And most of the people who arrived just now will be heading out in the first few days of the new year

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12-27-2011 , 02:26 AM

#22454

djz

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Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,480

what about koh tao? fun on new years?

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12-27-2011 , 07:20 AM

#22455

§437 Nr. 3

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Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,097

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Originally Posted by djz

what about koh tao? fun on new years?

+1?

is accomodation hard there around that time? i cant book next 2 days

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12-27-2011 , 07:48 AM

#22456

PokerSpiv

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Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5,775

There's not much point going to Koh Tao if you aren't going to be Scuba diving.

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12-27-2011 , 10:45 PM

#22457

igetjokes

old hand

Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,226

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Originally Posted by djz

what about koh tao? fun on new years?

Pokerspiv is right - Koh Tao is tiny and it's the most boring place in the world if you're not diving. I've never been there for NYE but I imagine it would be a very quiet affair.

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12-28-2011 , 02:45 AM

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czGLoRy

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Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,580

Anyone who is in Chiang Mai, avoid Girasole breakfast.

Also, IDK if standard, but at the Oasis Spa they charge 10% service charge, but that gets pocketed by owners and is not a tip to the therapists. Then, I hear about a few restaurants who take the tips to the owners, the servers don't get any of it. Is this standard? Its not only taking directly from the people you are trying to tip, but in the case of service charges, also stops people from tipping as they believe they are "tipping already". Isn't a service charge suppose dto be a forced tip, not just a way to increase the price?

/rant

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12-28-2011 , 03:58 AM

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Sanam Luang

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Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 44

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Originally Posted by igetjokes

Pokerspiv is right - Koh Tao is tiny and it's the most boring place in the world if you're not diving. I've never been there for NYE but I imagine it would be a very quiet affair.

There are ferries from Koh Samui and Koh Tao to KPN for full moon parties/new years etc. Lots of people stay on these islands when KPN hotels are full and 'commute' to the parties.

I don't know that I'd say Koh Tao is 'the most boring place in the world' it is quite a beautiful island and there are some decent bars, nice restaurants etc. If you go there alone or with a small group and are looking for action and to meet new people, I can see how it might be boring. But if you are with a larger group and will primarily be hanging out together, it is an excellent choice, whether you'll be diving or not.

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12-28-2011 , 04:02 AM

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igetjokes

old hand

Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,226

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Originally Posted by Sanam Luang

Commuting to and from Koh Phangan on the night of a party is an incredible hassle and I think a lot more stressful/time-consuming than it's worth, unless you have a private boat chartered (highly recommended btw).

Koh Tao is beautiful during the day but you can't see it when it's night time so it's kind of moot for a NYE party. You'll find bigger/better parties on other islands.

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12-28-2011 , 04:32 AM

#22461

sterlinguini

adept

Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,173

Hey CM folk, I'm arriving on New Years Eve! What's goin on? Where's the party at?

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12-28-2011 , 05:04 AM

#22462

JustUser

journeyman

Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 265

What is the best way to get to koh panga from samui?
Are there any regular boats or should we hire someone with boat to pick us (~16 persons) up to samui?
How long it takes?

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12-28-2011 , 05:43 AM

#22463

TiltAttack

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Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 613

get a speedboat taxi from samui to phangan if ur that many people! and last year there was a pretty big NYE party on koh tao.......

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12-28-2011 , 06:07 AM

#22464

Sanam Luang

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Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 44

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Originally Posted by igetjokes

They have special boats that run very frequently on the night of big parties specifically for this reason. You can drink on them etc.

Agreed about better parties on other islands.

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12-28-2011 , 06:08 AM

#22465

Sanam Luang

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Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 44

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Originally Posted by JustUser

What is the best way to get to koh panga from samui?
Are there any regular boats or should we hire someone with boat to pick us (~16 persons) up to samui?
How long it takes?

For 16 people charter your own boat. Takes less than an hour. Any travel agent on Samui can help you with this.

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12-28-2011 , 03:45 PM

#22466

§437 Nr. 3

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Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,097

in bangcock now

looking to go to koh samui (or any cool island really) for nye tho

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12-28-2011 , 05:23 PM

#22467

spets1

centurion

Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 144

hey guys whats the cheapest airlines to get to chiang mai from ho chi minh city? Cheers.

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12-28-2011 , 09:00 PM

#22468

tme03

adept

Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 846

Air Asia prob cheapest. Have to fly via Bangkok though, no direct flights.

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12-28-2011 , 11:10 PM

#22469

§437 Nr. 3

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Originally Posted by DonButtons

Ya, I can do stars.

if you still need this i will be coming there soon (looking to leave bkk tomorrow, need to find accomodation etc tho) and can help u out w cash

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12-29-2011 , 12:50 AM

#22470

AceCR9

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Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 8,357

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Originally Posted by §437 Nr. 3

in bangcock now

looking to go to koh samui (or any cool island really) for nye tho

thats a huge donk move, leaving bkk for a island for NYE

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12-29-2011 , 12:57 AM

#22471

§437 Nr. 3

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Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,097

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Originally Posted by AceCR9

thats a huge donk move, leaving bkk for a island for NYE

maybe i bink something tho

anything good going on in bkk what ur refering too?

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12-29-2011 , 03:01 AM

#22472

Sanam Luang

newbie

Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 44

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Originally Posted by §437 Nr. 3

anything good going on in bkk what ur refering too?

Without question the biggest party night of the year in Bangkok. There is something good going on everywhere.

The epicenter is in front of CentralWorld and that whole surrounding area. The Asian version of Times Square in NYC.

Then every place you would normally go party surely has a special event going on that will be packed (RCA, Thonglor Soi 10, Q Bar, Patpong, any after hours spot - whatever you are into)

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12-29-2011 , 04:37 AM

#22473

rico316

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Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,113

Im planning on "moving" to thailand sometime b/w the 12th and the end of january. (Ive actually read about the last 100 pages of this thread so i will refrain from asking same questions over)
Where is the best place to get a hotel for like a one week stay while i look for something more permanent? Is it smart to book something online before i get there?
Do any poker players have an opening coming up in their place for a couple months? Thanks in advance

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12-29-2011 , 06:26 AM

#22474

§437 Nr. 3

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Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,097

oh ok i see. not in the mood stay in a big city so ill be in samui on 31 and then ill see if i can find any accomodation

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12-29-2011 , 06:46 AM

#22475

maximbc

centurion

Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 124

Does anybody have 2 rooms in the same house available in Phuket? I am arriving on Jan 2nd with a friend and planning to stay for 2-3 months. (we are russian-canadians)
I found a plenty of websites for house/apt rental in phuket, what did you use to rent your house or apartment? Thanks! Does anybody have a 24" screens for sale in phuket?

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