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pcliff069

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  1. Most tourists want the umbrellas and beds back.

    People whine about thais not listening to tourists but the tourists want these back and the Thai's are listening.

    Those are the tourists that are here, partly because of the beds. But if Phuket wants to attract a different type of tourist, it may be good to stick to the policy and not allow the sunbeds back.

    Scandinavians like the umbrellas and beds. They don't last 30 mins with their fair skin.

    The Europeans aka the Italians all complaining it's too hot now to lay about the beach all day.

    Chinese don't care for the beach all that much unless it's for Facebook selfies.

    Phuket has other issues to sort out before worrying about umbrellas.

    Fix the scams, transport issues and that alone will bring a majority back.

    Umbrellas and chairs littering the sands aren't the reason for the downturn.

    "Fix the scams, transport issues and that alone will bring a majority back." - I agree.

    Many of my friends that used to holiday on Phuket, now go to Pattaya.

    Main reason - restricted freedom of movement on Phuket, due to the pathetic transport system here.

    They all agree Phuket is nicer, and would return if transport alone was just fixed up.

    "Umbrellas and chairs littering the sands aren't the reason for the downturn." - I also agree.

    Phuket no longer represents a value for money holiday. The infastructure and services here are not on par with their costs.

    "Phuket" - as a brand, is losing market share, rapidly.

    i'll be voting with my feet - almost 18 months on Phuket and we'll be off - and certainly not to that shithole pattaya

  2. Just DLing "The Interview", the movie that got the north korean's bent out of shape.

    Don't waste your time. It's terrible.

    as they say in my neck of the woods it is a barry crocker - 2 hours of your life u will never get back

  3. Broadchurch Series 2 starts on 5/1/2015 ...... hope it is as good as the first!

    Loved Broadchurch

    Thanks for the heads up.

    The Missing and The Falls also gr8

    And is not disappointing either
  4. anyone else just watch the latest top gear special? i love those guys but i have to admit, for 3 people who don't seem to be big environmentalists, they certainly recycled a lot of material on this one.

    the scenery was fantastic and they would have been better served by focusing on that a bit more and a bit less on their old, worn out, stupid antics IMHO

    the end got pretty real and interesting through, i'll give them that

    A total provocative setup

    Can understand why the locals got so upset.

  5. Have you tried 'pinging' the Getflix DNS Server IP addresses? This would tell you if 3BB is dropping those IP Address packets.

    Are you adjusting the DNS entries in the 3BB router, or just on your computer?

    Thanks

    Tried all the obviouses plus contact with Getflix Help line.

  6. Has anybody successfully configured their DNS IPs for Getflix with 3BB as their ISP?

    I've signed for the trial Getflix but cannot get the DNS to talk to the internet.

    Any clues greatly appreciated.

    I am on a fibre optic connection with a 3BB provided router.

  7. Have heard from another Aus friend of mine that the Aus Embassy has ceased issuing income verification letters.

    The Australian Embassy web site still lists this as a service provided by the Australian Consulate in Bangkok.

    Edit: This being:

    Passport renewal applications - please ensure you bring all original documents and photocopies with you.

    * Notarial services

    * Statutory declarations for marriage, retirement visas and driving licence renewals

    * Witnessing documents

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