Batam Info Thread

[zidane86]

1. I dont really if this is what he mean by new but there is permata indah masage (no massage only short time and gal booking there) but price is quite steep 400k to 1.2m on weekend but they got better looking gal compare to most other joint and just facing one of the door in the dc mall.
2. Well i also try to fing a map even a gps map but even with google map the area is empty........
3. Massage 60k for 1.5 hour ? I donno anything that cheap maybe just a sucker but i enjoy bali thai for their great clean massage 140k for 1.5 hour

[cheong2009]

Originally Posted by JOGK

Now surfing the net from the coffee house with wifi
Actually very convenient here at this hotel
Shopping center opposite ...and seafood next haha

what hotel u mean sifu?

[hendri2]

mr. president....ah pek malu lah no FR on fucking worthy of posting here..ah pek only eats homely cooked food of the kampong type....anyway, ah pek will comment from time to time in this forum...
ah pek will certainly support the greatest president of all time for your lovely syt posted in the indo cewe....those lovely cewe really make my day everyday...thanks.

[newyorker88]

Originally Posted by mrbondy2k

I have visited batam about 3 years back once. Planning to go again next week end.

Any brothers can provide below information?

1. I saw from the forums Bro Newyorkers post, there are new massage joints near DC mall. DC mall has 4 exits and I am bit confused which exit goes where? Any tips to go around DC mall for massage joints?

2. Any street map of Nagoya? I am always have confusion as this area is quite big to walk around. Nagoya main road is one side and Wet market area is another side. If we can get any street map or pictures of the streets it will be great.

3. I used to get 1.5 hours massage Rp 60K near wet market (Behind center point area). sorry forgot those names. is the price changed significantly? I saw brothers postings Rp 130k for 1 hour massage.

The joints are next to DC mall. Take a direction marker. If you face the golden gate( Blue row of shop houses), that is a massage at the place called RIA massage, cheapo massage. Nagoya food court is going to open near that area too... still under construction

If you face Golden gate, to your left, there are many joints in those block of shop houses, and makan too... Massage 82, princess, etc.... Hotel Utama is there too, Star hotel is in that direction as well. Sky is clean massage. Vanassa is new, and a few more there got specials.

Behind DC mall is lovely garden, makan place, food court style.
Hope this helps

[newyorker88]

Originally Posted by JOGK

Tempting to try the massage at the second level

You refer to the massage at the hotel AMIR? It is called Natural massage if I remember correctly. hehehehe, call for room service lah....

[newyorker88]

Originally Posted by trackme

Hi to all the Bros out there.

I am an expat (Asian) new to Singapore and a newb to this forum.

I see all is very lively at this Forum, which has been great to gather info.

From reading Batam info, I would like to take a visit there.
Maybe with some bro(s) within the forum to show me the ropes.
It would be great to make some new friends while enjoying the good things in life as well. (as you guys like to say it - cheong(?) is it? )

Any experience member who don't mind showing an expat newb to the scenes of Batam please PM me.
Anyone else who would like to offer their online/offline friendship to a newb to Singapore also welcome.

Watch for cheongsters who ask for group fun, go with them, less likely chance of trouble and share cost too. Also, please note if your passport can go in on VOA( visa on arrival). Typically a visa is 30 USD for 30 days.

Have fun. Dun PM me to go, I lone ranger.

[JOGK]

Originally Posted by ndnd

seafood can try harbourbay foodcourt or foodcourt 72, located beside DC mall.

Now got time, cheong Atalanta first lah.. since OC in room. From your hotel to there, very near, less then 5mins.

where is foodcourt 72?

[JOGK]

Originally Posted by flyingarrow

Agreed. Carrefour at basement, can stock up some drinks and snacks.
Just that the mall is really half open only.

wa...didnt notice the beer is so cheap
like singapore soft drinks price
i dont drink so i a not aware of the price difference
ya..the upper floor almost empty
when i enter one of the shops
the sales person on more lights
everywhere the sales personals more than the shoppers
i and my oc bought some clothes there
just to keep them afloat

[JOGK]

Originally Posted by ndnd

Saturday I brought my laptop to batam, buy a modem stick and a "3" sim card for internet. After set up and I try to access to SBF, but not able to. Indicate website blok. Seem like SBF have been ban in indo if using certain network. But when I use hotel wifi, no problem.

ya i tried the amir hotel wifi
no problem posting at this forum

[JOGK]

Originally Posted by ndnd

Saturday I brought my laptop to batam, buy a modem stick and a "3" sim card for internet. After set up and I try to access to SBF, but not able to. Indicate website blok. Seem like SBF have been ban in indo if using certain network. But when I use hotel wifi, no problem.

the "3" is from batam or singapore?
because my iphone appear that "3" when in batam

[JOGK]

Originally Posted by cheong2009

what hotel u mean sifu?

AMIR HOTEL i will post review later....

[ndnd]

Originally Posted by JOGK

the "3" is from batam or singapore?
because my iphone appear that "3" when in batam

3 is indonesia network, like the telkomsel (simpati), XL, IM3
Your Iphone appear 3 coz roaming.

btw, you still there or come back already?

[Scalper]

Some updates in case you don't already know.

3 weeks ago, I booked a cewek from Permai Indah, the one next to Holiday Hotel. She told me Permai Indah will be shifting to Newton area, around end June or July. She don't know the exact location.

Last weekend, I was at Angel's massage. My masseuse told me that Chinatown massage is a branch of Angel, and opened already for 2 months. She said near Pagoda Hotel, (not very clear,) or Princess Massage area. Which is behind Hotel Utama. For fans of Angels, you may want to check Chinatown massage out if you're in that area. She was there for a few days but transferred back to Angels as she prefers there. Asked her why as Angel's area doesn't have any big hotels. She said Newton Hotel opening another branch near by, in front of Hotel Gloris.

After massage, I walked to Hotel Gloris, and sure enough, in a small road in front of it, there is a new Hotel being built. Looks something like the original Newton.

Btw, if you like MILF, you may want to try #09 at Angels. Dunno her name. But she fairer than picture. Big Boobs and backside. Age about 30-40+

[JOGK]

Originally Posted by ndnd

3 is indonesia network, like the telkomsel (simpati), XL, IM3
Your Iphone appear 3 coz roaming.

btw, you still there or come back already?

I switched off the data roaming
I don't wish to get charge for nothing
Just came back around 2pm
My OC need to work tomorrow
Luckily we already at the harbor when it rain heavily
Bought some foodstuffs there before we enter the immigration
I will post some review from my one night stay there when I am more free

[trackme]

Bro Newyorker88 - thanks for the vote of confidence.
Am a bit a lone ranger myself la. as there are no takers on my PM offer. haha

Have been reading your posts on this thread and thinking of going batam next week.
Checked for VOA - thanks for the tip.

I am a bit curious on the communication issue though. Can I get by just speaking English only?
Also, can anyone recommend me a decent to good hotel near the action?
Formosa looks like a good bet at the moment.