Hatyai,Thailand For Sawadee Newbies

[chachachang4]

Originally Posted by bensomchai

Hi Bro,

Sorry for the late late reply. Have not been lookin into this site...hehe

Damage is $1700 which is the standard at Pink Lady.

As for the Crystal Island, I have not been there but heard alot of it. Transport to Pattalung will cost about B2K but upon reaching there, have to hire a boat to cross over. You can check it out at 707 travel agency.

Good luck.

Quite expensive to pay this amount and see some glass
I rather spend the money having a Nuru gel massage

[bensomchai]

Originally Posted by chachachang4

Quite expensive to pay this amount and see some glass
I rather spend the money having a Nuru gel massage

Hi Bros,

Haha, although its all glass, but something very unusual that we not seen before. Its a mountain made of Crystal.

And according to Feng shui, taking in the "CHI" there helps in bringing luck to the body....don know how true but people who is a believer in Feng Shui always have Crystal in their homes.

Anyway, I will want to have a go myself when my next trip to Hatyai.

Just found this clip:
Enjoy!

Cheers.

[hawk88]

Wow, something new to me, been HY for so many times. Never heard the local or tour agency introduce me this crystal island at all. Thanks for ur info.

[David40]

I am following sbf bro to Hatyai on 3rd Oct. Any bro interested to meet us can let me know thru' this forum.

[Christopher1978]

HI guys, could i check with u all,
1 - Is Paragon Disco still operating?
2- Does HYT Palace still havin the sexy dance show?
3- Pink Lady Cafe ktv good place to visit for fun?

Will be travelin next month. Tats why need help from you guys here.

Thanks.

[tsukahara]

Originally Posted by hawk88

Wow, something new to me, been HY for so many times. Never heard the local or tour agency introduce me this crystal island at all. Thanks for ur info.

These are among some new attractions that were introduced as Hatyai developed and the infrastructure is able to support travel to these places.
Likewise the weekend floating river market was also added a couple of years ago.

[collin_23]

Paragon still operating , but that day around 10pm plus I go little people only . There is a volvo club besides paragon , have a few SYTs sit outside everyday that time ask is 2000 baht she accompany u but I never try b4 , maybe u try and let us know ?

Pink Lady Cafe ktv not sure , but sugar beat is boring thai band only , try kiss channel more happening shows . Barberry music too loud , same Danok forget what club think is ' yes ' the one with walkways one . If go danok , hello bangkok still ok but guy or girl I don't know

Cheers

Originally Posted by Christopher1978

HI guys, could i check with u all,
1 - Is Paragon Disco still operating?
2- Does HYT Palace still havin the sexy dance show?
3- Pink Lady Cafe ktv good place to visit for fun?

Will be travelin next month. Tats why need help from you guys here.

Thanks.

[kk123]

All Bro,

Any recommend hotel with bath tub near channivate?


Thnx

[tanarthur]

Sakura grand view, Florida hotel

[KatoeyLover69]

Report from Bangkok Post dated 10/10/12 :-

Malaysians / Singaporeans warned, HIV risk in South Thailand

The Malaysian state of Perak has warned Malaysian men travelling to Thailand's southern border provinces that they are at risk of being infected by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a local newspaper in Malaysia reported on Tuesday.

According to the report in Kosmo, a recent study showed a rise in the the number of Malaysian men who contracted HIV after visiting Yala's Betong district, Narathiwat's Sungai Kolok district and Songkhla's Hat Yai district.

Betong health official Wongwit Akarawarothai said the Ministry of Public Health has been giving medical check-ups to women who work in the sex industry twice a year.

"If we find women who have Aids or other sexually transmitted diseases they will be treated and not be allowed to work in the sex industry again," Mr Wongwit said.

"The women should ask their clients to wear condoms every time they have sex, but we have learned that the women and their clients are usually drunk and they forget to use condoms."
----- KatoeyNewsNetwork

[KatoeyLover69]

Report from The Nation dated 10 October 2012 :-

Pomp of vegetarian festival awaits visitors in Hat Yai

Hat Yai's 10-day vegetarian festival later this month will generate at least Bt100 million - from visitors around Thailand and from neighbouring countries, according to a leading hotelier in the business community here, Thai News Agency reported.

Hat Yai-Songkhla Hotels Association president Somchart Pimtanapoonporn said 70-80 per cent of rooms at hotels and other accommodation have been booked for the period, while some are entirely full for the October 19-20 weekend.

The association has joined with the Tourism Authority of Thailand's Hat Yai office and the Songkhla Tourism Business Federation in holding the vegetarian festival at the Mitraparb Sammaki Foundation park in the town centre to attract both practicing vegetarians and tourists.

The traditional Chinese ritual, which runs from October 14 to 23 has become an annual spectacle-cum-religious event for Hat Yai. The Chinese community in other parts of Thailand, including Bangkok, also abstain from consumption of every kind of meat and vegetables with pungent odours.

Those observing the festival generally wear simple white clothing and abstain from eating meat, animal oils as well as garlic, onions, Chinese chives, garlic chives and tobacco.

Chinese communities in Malaysia and Singapore share the same traditional devotion and many visit Hat Yai to join Thais of Chinese descent in the festival.
----- KatoeyNewsNetwork

[KatoeyLover69]

Thailand Public Holidays 2013

Here is a list of Thailand Public Holidays & Festivals of calendar year 2013. There are national holidays, as well as some of the most important festivals and celebrations in Thailand. Many of Thailand holidays are based on Thai lunar calendar, thus it will have different dates from previous years.

The dates of Thailand 2013 public holidays are available below. Please note that this Thailand 2013 public holidays calendar is based on estimate only. We do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of this Thailand public holidays calendar for the year of 2013.

Thailand Holidays 2013 & Thailand Festivals 2013
Here is the list of Thailand 2013 holidays and festivals.

New Year’s Day
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The 1st day of the 1st month according to Western calendar – New Year’s Day
Tuesday, 1 January 2013

Chinese New Year
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The 1st day of the 1st lunar month according to Chinese lunar calendar – Chinese New Year
Not a national holiday, but some businesses are closed.
Sunday, 10 February 2013

Makha Bucha
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Commemorates Buddha’s teaching of Ovada Patimokkha.
Monday, 11 March 2013

Chakri Memorial Day
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Commemorates the establishment of Chakri Dinasty – Chakri
Saturday, 6 April 2013
*Monday, 8 April 2013 (substitute)

Songkran Festival
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Sonkran festival, also known as Water festival, is the traditional Thai New Year. The prime holiday in Thailand.
Saturday, 13 April 2013
Sunday, 14 April 2013
Monday, 15 April 2013
Tuesday, 16 April 2013 (*Sonkran observed)
Wednesday, 17 April 2013 (*Sonkran observed)

Thailand Labor Day
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International labor day to celebrates the achievement of the workers.
Wednesday, 1 May 2013

Coronation Day
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Commemorates the coronation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Sunday, 5 May 2013
*Monday, 6 May 2013 (substitute)

Royal Ploughing Ceremony
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Ceremony to give blessings to the farmers.
Saturday, 11 May 2013 (the date may change)

Visakha Bucha / Vesak Day
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Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and entry to the nirvana of Buddha – Vesak Day
Friday, 24 May 2013

Asanha Bucha / Asalha Puja Day
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Commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon in the Deer Park in Benares.
Tuesday, 30 July 2013

HM The Queen’s Birthday
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Celebrates the birthday of Queen Sirikit in 1932.
Monday, 12 August 2013

Chulalongkorn Memorial Day
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Commemorates the passing of King Chulalongkorn in 1910.
Wednesday, 23 October 2013

Loy Kratong
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The day to respect the goddess of the water by floating candlelit offerings on all waterways around the kingdom – Loy Krathong
Not a national holiday.
Monday, 18 November 2013

HM The King’s Birthday
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Commemorates the birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 1927.
Thursday, 5 December 2013

Thai Constitution Day
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Celebrates the proclamation of the first permanent constitution in 1932.
Tuesday, 10 December 2013

[tanarthur]

Hi bros, any idea will there be shortage of girls during holidays like Christmas and New Year? Thanks

[john_don]

Originally Posted by tanarthur

Hi bros, any idea will there be shortage of girls during holidays like Christmas and New Year? Thanks

No, but there'll be a shortage of hotel rooms and their prices are higher.

[tanarthur]

Noted. Thanks for the info.