Thailand Expats

Soupdragon · #1 01-02-2008, 13:12

I am sure many here will know Shakers Pub Restaurant on Rat-U-Thit and the owner Oli. Well I was in there on Tuesday for a darts match and Oli wasn't his usual self he seemed a bit down so I spoke with him and he gave me the news. The landlord has increased his rent from 225K/month to over 600K/month. The land is owned by the same people who have the big hotel next to Shakers so it seems pretty clear what is happening here, they have seen what a popular place Shakers is and decided they want it. What they haven't considered is Shakers is popular because of Oli, his management skill and energy devoted to giving all his customers a first class experience. So now Oli is looking for new premises, something about the same size and no further back than Rat-U-Thit so if anyone hears of a place I am sure Oli would be grateful if you could drop him a line. Also Oli made it clear to me his mission now is to let as many people know of the situation as possible, he encouraged me to write here, so spread the word. The only good news is Oli found out about this early, he has until June on his existing lease.

MajorTom · #2 01-02-2008, 13:43

Sad news.. Same thing happened to another well known establishment recently.
Once again greed is reducing the quality of what patong has to offer.

LivinLOS · #3 01-02-2008, 13:52

Going to be really hard to find that amount of space these days..

I like Shakers and Oli (still think they do one of the best steaks around).. So hope he find something.

IRISH JONNY · #4 01-02-2008, 14:36

Shakers......used It Be Known As The Blue Something Or Other In Yonder Years?

ub2yoo · #5 01-02-2008, 16:15

So far about investing in a business in Phuket....shocking to read really.

Crustasian · #6 01-02-2008, 19:17

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Originally Posted by IRISH JONNY

Shakers......used It Be Known As The Blue Something Or Other In Yonder Years?

Way back it was Blue Lagoon but has been Shakers for years.Oli does a great job and his food is good.This was on the cards as his place out does the Baunamburi Hotel restaurant (his landlord) and they were not happy.

Hope he finds somewhere to suit his needs.

iceman00 · #7 01-02-2008, 19:37

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Originally Posted by Soupdragon

I am sure many here will know Shakers Pub Restaurant on Rat-U-Thit and the owner Oli. Well I was in there on Tuesday for a darts match and Oli wasn't his usual self he seemed a bit down so I spoke with him and he gave me the news. The landlord has increased his rent from 225K/month to over 600K/month. The land is owned by the same people who have the big hotel next to Shakers so it seems pretty clear what is happening here, they have seen what a popular place Shakers is and decided they want it. What they haven't considered is Shakers is popular because of Oli, his management skill and energy devoted to giving all his customers a first class experience. So now Oli is looking for new premises, something about the same size and no further back than Rat-U-Thit so if anyone hears of a place I am sure Oli would be grateful if you could drop him a line. Also Oli made it clear to me his mission now is to let as many people know of the situation as possible, he encouraged me to write here, so spread the word. The only good news is Oli found out about this early, he has until June on his existing lease.

The same happend to the danish resturant in soi Patong resort a couple of days a go the polis came 9 am in the morning and told him he got 3 hours to get out he lived up stairs so he lost eveything his home and his livelihood . He just rebuild his resturant for about 500000 Bath and it got very popular. I gess the best we can do it to let every one to know what have happen and try to tell every one not to go there

IRISH JONNY · #8 01-02-2008, 20:15

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Originally Posted by Crustasian

Way back it was Blue Lagoon but has been Shakers for years.Oli does a great job and his food is good.This was on the cards as his place out does the Baunamburi Hotel restaurant (his landlord) and they were not happy.

Hope he finds somewhere to suit his needs.

thats the name..back in 2002 i was seeing one of the waiters from there a girl called ying.....

LivinLOS · #9 01-02-2008, 20:18

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Originally Posted by iceman00

The same happend to the danish resturant in soi Patong resort a couple of days a go the polis came 9 am in the morning and told him he got 3 hours to get out he lived up stairs so he lost eveything his home and his livelihood . He just rebuild his resturant for about 500000 Bath and it got very popular. I gess the best we can do it to let every one to know what have happen and try to tell every one not to go there

Did he have a valid lease ???

Shakers are losing out because its lease renewal time.. Everyone knows how that goes..

iceman00 · #10 01-02-2008, 21:08

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Originally Posted by LivinLOS

Did he have a valid lease ???

Shakers are losing out because its lease renewal time.. Everyone knows how that goes..

Yes but he had a verbal agreement of being late with the rent. Get everything on paper.

LivinLOS · #11 01-02-2008, 21:15

Verbal agreement.. Late with rent..

No surprises then when more facts emerge..

Captain · #12 01-02-2008, 22:04

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Originally Posted by iceman00

The same happend to the danish resturant in soi Patong resort a couple of days a go the polis came 9 am in the morning and told him he got 3 hours to get out he lived up stairs so he lost eveything his home and his livelihood . He just rebuild his resturant for about 500000 Bath and it got very popular. I gess the best we can do it to let every one to know what have happen and try to tell every one not to go there

Is that the Runde Tarn?