Batam Info / Interest / Help Thread

[cashprice]

Originally Posted by nono1973

Looks like exchange rate for once a year is better in Sillypore (Chinatown and Arcade) than in Batam. Batam exchange rate at best (morning) is 9500/SGD,noontime at 9550/SGD.

Looks like u enjoyed yrself this cny.

Thx for the info,bro.

Will be looking fwd to yr upcoming summary.

[nono1973]

Outside Windsor Tua Pek Kong on the 1st day of CNY.....

235am Batam time now,just after my past midnight massage time. Time for the OTOT....moving towards the 2nd day of CNY and my night seems young.

At this hour,can still hear fire cracker sound.

[wala]

Originally Posted by nono1973

my night seems young.

At this hour,can still hear fire cracker sound.

Later will hear your own fire cracker (pa pao) sound?

[Naka_Timo]

Xiao Di here wishes all bro here a happy

[Naka_Timo]

Originally Posted by nono1973

Outside Windsor Tua Pek Kong on the 1st day of CNY.....

235am Batam time now,just after my past midnight massage time. Time for the OTOT....moving towards the 2nd day of CNY and my night seems young.

At this hour,can still hear fire cracker sound.

Yes, that side more happening, if you are early sometime can see lion dance. I was there few years back and saw that.

[Sawadecup]

Bro Nono, what camera or hp u r using the pic color very sharp, Thanks enjoy urself. Happy Chinese New Year To U.

[BigBoar]

Dear all,

Happy new year 2016!!!!

Is anyone planning to be on Batan April 9. to April 13.?

I would like to pay for a round or two because the helpfull Information you guys provide.

Regards BB

[azalirahman]

Possible to do a day trip to Batam returning by 6pm? Thinkingvof going solo tomorrow.

[nono1973]

Originally Posted by cashprice

Looks like u enjoyed yrself this cny.

Happy time coming to an end soon.... *sob*

Feeling so sad now.

Originally Posted by wala

Later will hear your own fire cracker (pa pao) sound?

Hehehe...you spoke the exact same words like one of the bro who joined me in this CNY trip.

Originally Posted by Naka_Timo

Yes, that side more happening, if you are early sometime can see lion dance. I was there few years back and saw that.

This year Tua Pek Kong windsor brings in some entertainment group from Taiwan as it was being announced by the staffs there...but i didnt stay around to watch it....really very smoky there with many worshipers in the temple. It was a good experience and well organized. Everyone was considerate to try to hold the joss-stick up and moving in orderly manners. Wont lose to Sillypore temple.

Got see my name below those giant joss stick? *joking*
(at Tua Pek Kong Windsor)

Originally Posted by Sawadecup

Bro Nono, what camera or hp u r using the pic color very sharp,

Am using a sony hp,a free one i got from signing the contract for 2 years,and the contract recently just end.

Originally Posted by azalirahman

Possible to do a day trip to Batam returning by 6pm? Thinkingvof going solo tomorrow.

Possible,depending on how you wish to plan it.

Watch out for the ferry timing,as in the time to go and the time to come back. Remember to book the return of your ferry upon arrival at Batam to secure your a seat back.

[ValentinoV]

is the price for the booking joint increased for tmr? since its still cny period..

[nono1973]

Originally Posted by ValentinoV

is the price for the booking joint increased for tmr? since its still cny period..

Yes,most of them will remain higher than normal. Likely the price may come down a little as demand is lowered on 3rd day onward. Base on history,price goes back to normal usually after 15th day of CNY.

Most expensive booking joint in this CNY2016 is Bunga and Happy 8 (1.6 million minimum,up to 3 million+),2nd place is Gold Bird (around 1.2 million to 2 million+) and Newberry (about 1 million to 2.2 million). Cheapest is Hawaii and Permata (around 1 million to 1.6 million). Indah2 and MM didnt try. I am comparing on general term.

Lots of Indians/Bangladeshi 4 - 5 men book 1 girl situation and they didnt mind to pay 2.5million - 3 million for a girl. This is what i observe during CNY eve and CNY 1st 2 days.

Just sharing.

[MiG27]

Originally Posted by nono1973

Am using a sony hp,a free one i got from signing the contract for 2 years,and the contract recently just end.

Can disclose what model? I find its performance taking night time pics quite good.
Can see from your fireworks pics just outside formosa.

[BlickBassy]

Happy New Year!

[Black Page]

Originally Posted by BlickBassy

Happy New Year!

Gong Xi Fa Cai you mean...

[BlickBassy]

Originally Posted by Black Page

Gong Xi Fa Cai you mean...

Bro, you know wat I meant.