Hatyai,Thailand For Sawadee Newbies

[Harley_Fatboy]

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

[Playman]

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!

[ZIEBART]

Originally Posted by Playman

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!

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.

[Playman]

Originally Posted by ZIEBART

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.

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. Have fun!

[TD.king]

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

[TD0620G]

Originally Posted by leo_yuki5

I also want to know which MP provide real and good Jua Gen!!!
Any Sifu here can recommend?

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.

[ProfessorOokami]

Originally Posted by TD.king

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

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

[ZIEBART]

Originally Posted by Playman

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. Have fun!

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.

[Playman]

Originally Posted by ZIEBART

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.

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

[DynamiteZerg]

Originally Posted by ZIEBART

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.

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

[ZIEBART]

Originally Posted by DynamiteZerg

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

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.

[etct88]

Originally Posted by ZIEBART

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.

Wel done Brother! Up you.

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

et88

[Playman]

Originally Posted by ZIEBART

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.

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

[CeiResident]

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... Hopefully Bus union won't stage a protest too if not i would be stuck in bkk ..

Originally Posted by ProfessorOokami

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



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.

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

[ZIEBART]

Originally Posted by CeiResident

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... Hopefully Bus union won't stage a protest too if not i would be stuck in bkk ..

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.