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11-04-2006, 17:45
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Is baan Lamai guest friendly?
Hi...
I've been trying to find resort hotel that are guest friendly and near/walking distance to Soi bangla... 2 resort that I've zoom in are http://www.horizonbeach.com/ http://www.baanlaimai.com/ i've read report by fellow forum members that stated that Horizon is NOT guest friendly. However I would like to know if Baan Lamai is guest friendly and an opipnion of the place if any members have been there before?... thx Any place of stay with swmming pool would do actually.. any recommendation?.. I be going to phuket ard 10may to 16may... Last edited by dwango : 11-04-2006 at 17:49. 
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11-04-2006, 20:14
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You've been around here long enough to know how to use the search functionality
 Also, there is a "Sticky note" at the top of the Accomodation, Transport section of the forum which contains the information you seek, so why note get your finger out and stop being so lazy 
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12-04-2006, 01:12
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My blood is boiling
One of the things I really hate about this forum (and probably the main reason why I just look at it & can't be ar$ed to post!) is that several of the "regular" BMs are so rude. I suspect many other "casual" BM's feel the same, several mates who haven't registered but just browse have passed comment on this....
But there just comes a time when it's necessary to put people in their place ! dwango is asking specifically about Baan Laimai, he's already answered his own question about Horizon dizbuster I noticed you didn't flame gez on his "beach front hotel" thread so why flame dwango? Could it be that gez has over 1,900 posts but dwango only has 16....Surely gez could've done a search afterall there are websites giving maps with names of hotels on them (and no I'm not having a go at gez before anyone suggests otherwise!) Guess it's one rule for your mates.... As a "Senior Elite Member" don't you feel that you have a responsibility to help rather than flame ? So back to dwango's query... A great bit of advice I was given years ago was "Never give snap advice" - check your facts first otherwise you may look a complete twat dizbuster I've just done what you suggested (something which I guess you didn't do yourself, or were you just being lazy!)... 1st I checked the sticky note - doesn't have Baan Laimai on it at all! It has Lamai Inn but that's a different hotel to Baan Laimai. Lamai Inn is on Rat-U-Thit and Baan Laimai is on Thaweewong Road (aka Beach Road) Then I did a general search for "Baan Laimai" which gave 6 posts Jan-04 Baan Laimai? Jun-04 Baan Laimai Resort anyone been there? Jul-05 Hotels Guest Friendly Sep-05 x 3 Baan Laimai Beach Resort Now I may be a bit pedantic but I kinda like up to date information. OK maybe dwango should have used the words "up to date info" but come on surely that's implied ! oh and dizbuster before you throw your toys out of the pram yes I do know Patong very well and yes I do know what I'm talking about. Just because you've got over 1,200 posts doesn't make you any smarter than those of us who only have a few...in fact it probably just makes you look sadder! (since Dec-04, averages 70 a month or 2 a day - sorry couldn't resist I just like figures...555) Anyway to answer your query dwango: I stayed there in May-05 and Nov-05 (sorry can't be more up to date....before dizzy starts quoting back my earlier comment...  ) Never had a problem taking a girl back, no joiner fee & they didn't even have to leave their ID cards behind. It's a great hotel with a lovely pool. Totally recommend the placeAs for other recommendations ? Well I stayed at Sea Sun Sand Resort on Rat-U-thit, girl friendly no joiner fee, smaller pool, not as nice but a lot cheaper, guess you get what you pay for Would sugggest though that you book your room for 2 people with person no.2 being "TBA", doesn't cost anymore (in Thai you pay for the room not no. of guests) and you can always say "But I've got a room booked for 2 people, me & my girlfriend!". Also I e-mailed Baan Laimai before I booked and they said "No joiner fee, promotion" - print the e-mail & take with you just in case Generally speaking this forum has a lot of great info, just a shame a few of the "regular" BM's feel the need to flame someone they don't know or someone who hasn't got many posts. It just leaves a bad taste in the mouth and runs the risk of the forum getting a bad name OK My blood has stopped boiling now.....and relax..... Now where's my TG's phone no.? I feel the need for Thai.... 
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12-04-2006, 02:54
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although a little of a rant, i cant say you are wrong. a senior member will not be flamed. that being said, a simple "use the search engine" to a newbie that is asking a question that has been talked about many times is not rude. and its human nature to help out someone you know vs someone you dont know one thing you have to understand is that this board has exploded in the last6-8 months with new members everyday and the same questions are asked all the times. there are times im in a good mood and i try to help out, there are times i ignore. so, id say, you are right in what you say, and no newbie should be flamed for asking a question, but us answering a question from our friends is just normal.
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12-04-2006, 19:30
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Thanks Gaffer for ur reply..
I probably email them about being guest friendly and have it printed to be safe..as u suggest. Usually it doesn't really matter to me if I travel alone.. can always look for another hotel while there if the need arise. but this time I travel with a group of friends and it can be a hassle to change hotel.. thx once again..
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12-04-2006, 19:48
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No problem, have a great time
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12-04-2006, 20:50
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As for "Baan Lamai", I suppose I am guilty of not knowing the name of every single hotel and guest house on Phuket so when someone asks about "Baan Lamai" and I see (ever so clearly) on the sticky "Baan Lamai Resort" (not Lamai Inn - got it ?), I assume that they are one and the same. Why should I think any differently ?? So, if they are, then I reckon it's now you who is the complete twat and not me but if they are not, then I feel it is an understandable mistake to make. Going back to your rant - basically pal, you can poke your comments where the sun does not shine !! The "no flaming" rule is predominantly for Newbies in the "Newbies" section, so....had you paid more attention and spent more time actually contributing to this forum, you would no doubt have seen this stated. Of course, if you feel that strongly that you wish to discuss this futher face to face, then I am in Patong from April 28th to May 19th and again later this year in November. Just introduce yourself at the Mai Thai Bar (know where that is ??) and they will readily point me out.
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12-04-2006, 21:22
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I have to agree with you on this one.
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13-04-2006, 07:23
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"blah blah blah" - sorry but I think I may have touched a nerve here....
dizbuster you have now made 2 posts on this thread & in each one you've not done your homework properly - remember what I said "Never give snap advice" ! The 1st is clear, as already stated in my post "dizbuster I've just done what you suggested (something which I guess you didn't do yourself, or were you just being lazy!)..." The 2nd was when you state "and I see (ever so clearly) on the sticky "Baan Lamai Resort"" - ok go take another look at the sticky....oops....yes I agree it is there but what name/date is below it ? Try searching further for "Baan Laimai"...oops it ain't there...twat status is currently with...? Sorry "pal" but you've fallen into the classic trap of reading what you want to read rather than what is actually written...Remedial Studies 101.... Apologies to the rest of the forum, but slightly pissed having spent the evening in the pub...had originally penned my (not so cynical) reply but power cut kicked in before I could post...so the pub called....so now re-typing...under the influence...hence more cynical...man I love London Pride.... Memo to self 1 : never answer twat on forum when pissed cos may backfire..... Memo to self 2 : ignore above memo! OK I accept dizbuster's point about maybe Lamai/Laimai being one and the same but when I did my original search I put in "Baan Laimai" rather than simply "Laimai", let's face it it's better to put max. info into the search criteria so that we use the search functionality properly, wouldn't want to be accused of being lazy now would I ! Note the subtle difference in spelling...so result = different hotels...and if you're not sure simply double check "...you don't contribute to this board..." Ok I've looked at my posts and so there aren't many but I think you'll find that most of them do actually "contribute to this board"...you're looking at detention "pal"... Or am I supposed to assume that "contribute" is in direct proportion to number of posts ? In which case maybe I'll just say "ok" to my next 1,300 posts...sufficient contribution??? "Contribute" does NOT equal "Doesn't read the forum". I, along with many others no doubt, do not always log in to the forum, life's too short & it's quicker to scan the forum for useful, relevant, interesting etc stuff....If Joe Bloggs wants to comment fine, if not again fine, horses for courses....still checking the forum... The point I'm trying to make is that "casual" BM's runs a greater risk of being flamed so why would they want to post ? This is certainly true for myself and so I feel the need to stick up for us "casuals". Flame where it's valid but be consistent please.... Yes i do know that the ""no flaming" rule is predominantly for Newbies in the "Newbies" section" but you're missing the point which is that surely there's a need to be consistent with flaming. You chose to flame dwango but not gez but both were guilty surely in your mind of "being...lazy" by not using search! Sorry but that just smacks of being one rule for your mates... Now, marc26 posted an excellent reply and I generally agree with what he said But look at the facts, Baan Laimai has few posts so it can be argued that dwango's query was an acceptable query but dizbuster chose to flame him without doing his homework 1st...mmm..."Never give snap advice" Had dizbuster posted similar to marc26 I would've been 1st to applaud him. Instead he chose to have a go at me cos I'd had the nerve to have a pop at him...human nature defence mechanism kicks in... Ok so maybe my post was a bit OTT but I stand by the underlying theme of it, ie the need for consistency when flaming. I'm not saying don't flame but instead before you flame just make sure you're being fair and consistent Should be back in my beloved Patong before the year is out and yes happy to discuss at MTB (mmm somewhere on the right hand side in Soi Eric maybe ??) over a Singa. More likely to find me at Las Vegas, Hawai or Vienna but horses for courses... But if the general consensus of the forum is that I should "poke (my) comments where the sun does not shine !!" then so be it and the moderators can delete my profile/sign in.... Time for bed...will deal with hangover in the morning... 
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13-04-2006, 15:37
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Quick question Dizbuster.
Mai Thai bar - is that the one where the lady boys hang out ? Can't remember the name of the actual bar on Bangla was a bit trashed couple of nights ago, but do remember there was this real fit one with his tongue down some fat tourists throat  - ughh positively disgusting.cheers !
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13-04-2006, 15:45
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MTB is in Soi Eric and I am led to believe that no LB's work there, but occasionally one or two have been seen at the bar with someone, i.e. their short term farang boyfriend etc Soi Crocodile is the place best known for Ladyboys, it's the next soi down on the same side of Bangla Road as you head towards the beach. Alternatively, there's Cocktails and Dreams which used to be in the Tiger complex, but I gather has moved a bit further up, towards the TaiPan disco end of Bangla Road.
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13-04-2006, 18:48
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horizon beach ..pity its not gf they are offering great deals out of Perth .stayed there a few years ago and never had a problem .Then all of a sudden dont even try to bring a girl back they hit you hard 3000bht..I know they dont want mongers there but surely some of these hotels should rethink there policy at off peak times ..they would rather have empty rooms than let a farang and his tirak stay there..thai logic...
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13-04-2006, 18:50
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Thanks for all the help with that guest house Diz. BTW is it guest friendly?
I've been searching and searching this forum and can't find any reference to it so only you can tell me.PM me if you don't want to show me any favouritism 
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13-04-2006, 19:09
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Haven't really posted here much lately or read that many threads but it seems the forum has gone a bit awol, maybe just this thread but it was the first one I opened.
Easy lads the guys just asking for advise and hotels have been known to change there policies re. Gf or not.
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13-04-2006, 20:48
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 In fact they offer to help you find "company" if you're seen walking around too much. 
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14-04-2006, 00:44
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Actually dizbuster I didn't care one way or the other if you reacted
But I guess you want me to react so react I will.... Are you a politician or journo cos you're good at taking things out of context in an attempt to support your argument.... Let's face it so far you've successfully avoided answering the main points I've made but then maybe telling me to "poke your comments where the sun does not shine !!" is your way of avoiding the issue Once again you've demonstrated a wonderful ability to read what you think is written rather than what is actually written...and again you fail to do your homework properly "you're looking at detention "pal"" was my way of rebuking you for claiming I don't contribute which if you had done your homework properly you would've seen that my posts have contributed. Nothing about calling someone lazy....quote it in context "a bit of a history of coming home pissed and then adding a thread" Again I've done my homework on this one and looked at my previous posts. The only one I mention being pissed in is the one above. The "Music in discos" post (which is the only other post of mine that mentions beer in any way) clearly states "few beers inside me" but since when does that constitute being pissed? 2 or 3 beers is a few beers but that doesn't make me pissed. Also anyone reading that post would clearly see it's a tongue in cheek post where I clearly state "YES I MISS THE PLACE AND WANT TO GO HOME" meaning I miss LOS. Is that not a contribution? This is a forum about LOS isn't it ? All other posts have been 100% sober and contribute. Or are you trying to suggest that other BM's have never posted while pissed??? mmm... So "a bit of a history" equals nil posts...but you're just desperately trying to justify your argument...for which you fail You can't even get the number of my posts right "15 or so attempts to date" - actually this is post no.15...small point but... "But you still don't really contribute do you ?" I think you'll find that on this thread I'm contributing big time...but I suspect you consider "contributing" to mean a lot more than 15 or so posts, so fair point...but why do you think some people don't contribute? This is the point I've been trying to get across....re-read the 1st paragraph of my 1st post on this thread which clearly shows where I'm coming from. "Ok so maybe my post was a bit OTT" - " "A bit??" Can you not spot an attempt at diffusing the subject? Let's not get into a debate defining "a bit" though cos I suspect your definition of "a bit" will be a bit different to mine "And I stand by everything I have posted so far" IMHO you're wrong and so far the support on this thread seems to back that opinion up. dwango's query, IMHO, was valid...river states "hotels have been known to change there policies re. Gf or not"...so let's provide each other with valid up to date info...you flamed where you shouldn't have and now can't take the criticism. Be a man and accept you made a mistake Alternatively justify your flaming of dwango...if you can justify it 100% I'll be the 1st to applaud. All I ask is that you bear in mind what I've said to date Apologies for spelling Singha wrong, beer enduced typo error but thanks for pointing out my error. Not quite sure what your comment is trying to say though, care to explain ? Out of curiosity how do YOU pronounce Singha? "All the better for the rest of us in LOS" Re my reference to Las Vegas, Hawai or Vienna - not quite sure what you're trying to say here? Don't you mean "rest of us in MTB" cos you do realise they're bars in Soi Eric don't you ? which means they're in LOS.... where "...the rest of us" are ...?? I wasn't trying to suggest the actual places "The old emotional blackmail trick " Nah just felt like ending the post that way....don't forget I was pissed when I wrote it... If you re-read my posts on this thread you'll see that the points I raise are all valid and correct. Sorry to say dizbuster but you just happened to be the BM who provoked my attack. Read what I've written not what you think I've written - trust me it makes a difference to your comprehension Let's ALL learn from this. Do your homework, use the search functionality properly and if your query still isn't answered then post it. By the same token if you're gonna flame someone make sure your reason for flaming is justified. If people follow these guidelines everyone's happy.... Geir once again many thanks for pointing me in the direction of Skype (anybody looking at my previous posts will know where I'm coming from) ...had a great chat with my Thai mates today, thought the firetruck down Bangla spraying people was v.funny... ...time for a beer....  One last thing dizbuster, what does "B.O.B. approved!" mean ? Did a quick search but didn't reveal anything. Cheers
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