Batam Info / Interest / Help Thread

[Naka_Timo]

Originally Posted by nono1973

Competition benefits the end user. Some years back, people has been complaining that global oil prices has come down so much (more than 50%) but yet air tickets and ferry tickets is still remaining at its all time "world-class" high in Sillypore and set to go upward.

I notice Sindo and Majestic has very little room for a promo whereas Horizon has never drop its price over my nearly 7 years in Batam and it is only recently this year that it has started doing some promotion. But the staffs wasnt made (or used to it) to handle the sudden surge in sales hence currently, Horizon Ferry has the WORST customer service among the other ferry companies for now,hehehe...

But they will be learning to cope over time.

Yes, good for us, more choice to choose and can choose the best that suite consumer

[Hurricane88]

Originally Posted by Naka_Timo

I would recommend those to read out this thread.

Inside is already very details teaching you how to log in.

https://samsforum.asia/showthread.php?t=754098

How the samsters read now when they cannot even login...anyway they will start asking around when they realised...many just totally dun bother to read in sbf...

asking questions will be their specialties...

[nono1973]

Originally Posted by sohbuckkong

I am writing this post from nagoya. I cant access sammyboy from sbf.net.nz but i can access via sammyboyforum.com

Originally Posted by Kaboon

If room isn't ready, leave yr bags at the reception & then get online from hotel wifi to sammyboyforum.com/forumdisplay.php?f=21 instead of https://samsforum.asia/forumdisplay.php?f=21 so that u can surf sbf. Indonesia banned sbf.net but not sammyboyforum.com

Yes, you got it right there,hehehe...can still access sbf in Indonesia Batam using sammyboyforum.com but not on sbf.net...and below is the reason...

Originally Posted by sammyboyfor

I am not going to keep changing domains it is too costly and they will just block the new domain too.

Note, changing domain can cost a lot.

How many domain has sbf changed/had before? Hmm...sammyboyforum.nl is dead.

Here's another one : sammyboysexforum.com or samsforum.com/

...and another one : sbfsg.net/

Any other sbf links i missed?

Has always keep this piece of note below for the "in case of emergency" situation...

Originally Posted by Big Sexy

Check the Forum Twitter Account https://twitter.com/sammyboyfor for important announcements. eg url changes, downtime, updates and gossip.

In the event when sbf is down, following the above advise, i can always come back here again, regardless how it was banned anywhere.

My solution.

Originally Posted by Hurricane88

How the samsters read now when they cannot even login...anyway they will start asking around when they realised...many just totally dun bother to read in sbf...

In one way or another, they will eventually find their way back here,hehehe...since majority were specialize in in "asking questions".

I think boss is constantly prepare for such ban since years ago. Next trip to Batam, i am gonna try out all the sbf links,hehehe...just for the fun of it.

Just sharing.

[herman_chemin]

My first return trip to Batam after more than a decade. Thanks to all bros help here I manage to locate Happy 9. Today there seems to be plentiful of ceweks available for booking. But the younger ones doesn’t seems to mingle with their senior counterparts sitting in different spot. My friend took a nice looking 24 yrs old for 1.1 juta. I didn’t take any yet cos a driver I just befriended will bring me to a pros village a one hr ride from Formosa hotel for 300k tonight. Eagerly looking fwd for the trip and I m going alone there.

[Black Page]

Originally Posted by herman_chemin

I didn’t take any yet cos a driver I just befriended will bring me to a pros village a one hr ride from Formosa hotel for 300k tonight. Eagerly looking fwd for the trip and I m going alone there.

Wow the mythical kampung ayam! Please report back your experience, whatever it will be.

[Naka_Timo]

Originally Posted by nono1973

Note, changing domain can cost a lot.

How many domain has sbf changed/had before? Hmm...sammyboyforum.nl is dead.

Here's another one : sammyboysexforum.com or samsforum.com/

...and another one : sbfsg.net/

Any other sbf links i missed?

Has always keep this piece of note below for the "in case of emergency" situation...



In the event when sbf is down, following the above advise, i can always come back here again, regardless how it was banned anywhere.

My solution.


In one way or another, they will eventually find their way back here,hehehe...since majority were specialize in in "asking questions".

I think boss is constantly prepare for such ban since years ago. Next trip to Batam, i am gonna try out all the sbf links,hehehe...just for the fun of it.

Just sharing.

Yes, is ex for changing a domain. No worries, alway well prepared.

[Hurricane88]

Originally Posted by Naka_Timo

Yes, is ex for changing a domain. No worries, alway well prepared.

For any of us accessing sbf from Batam will need VPN, proxy server or other browser to access sbf...becos almost all domain name blocked by Telkomsel...

[Naka_Timo]

Originally Posted by Hurricane88

For any of us accessing sbf from Batam will need VPN, proxy server or other browser to access sbf...becos almost all domain name blocked by Telkomsel...

Yes, i have no issue as i using VPN all the way and using 3 and indosat operator.

[Hurricane88]

Originally Posted by Naka_Timo

Yes, i have no issue as i using VPN all the way and using 3 and indosat operator.

nothing blocked in hcm...all can access...

[nono1973]

Originally Posted by Hurricane88

Went to a new tui na shop similar to Aiko and paid 196k for 2 hours...

Nice place..tried it in my recent trip too.

I went during their happy hour and get 2 hour of foot reflexology with a 30% discount (from their retail price). Guess what, the price came out to be 182k rupiah for 2 hours too.

Massage was good,and you are right. Its as good as Aiko,hehehe...

There are also some add-ons too which i didnt take up. Not expensive but i just want to give it a try 1st. Their warm pillow is good where i think they put something herbal (and warm) behind my neck.

Overall, i would rate it as good as Aiko (8/10). Just one little thing tho, they no longer have their cupping service. This place is also quite crowded with Singaporean tourists too.

As for Aiko, i was there and i happened to be in the same room as one of the auntie tourist who was deprive of their 30% discount from the 170k rupiah foot reflexology. The cashier on duty that morning has every intention to overcharge them (there was 5 uncles and aunties) by NOT telling them its happy hour during their payment before massage starts.

She also reviewed to me that Universal Massage across the road of a2 food court was pretty good too. And Reborn was a complete disappointment as the lady therapist who didnt provide auntie's expected kind of service was "demanding" for a 50k rupiah tipping when she was given 20k rupiah.

We exchanged some information on MPs, food places and i recommended her Tui Na MP to them whom they hasnt tried,hehehe...

I also tried this place called Rejuv-a and even tho pricing was pretty competitive, would definitely NOT returning to massage again.

Not only was this place pretty crowded, its also quite rundown. Massage therapist during foot reflexology focus more on my shin and upper leg area rather than my foot itself. 1.5 hour of foot reflexology but both my foot area gets only 5 mins of her massage each. Imagine this, 90 mins of foot massage, but my foot only get 10 mins massage,hehehe...

When i have to tell her at least 5 times to go easy on her massage strength, she has already failed. Not forgetting before the massage starts, i told the therapist NOT to massage a certain area of my leg whereby i have some injuries before, and thrice she hits that area.

Will be looking to try out new places over time,hehehe...above were just a small portion of my massage session,mainly just on foot reflexology in my November 2019 trip.

Aiko at penuin Pertamina petrol station is also good (just like the one in a2). Tui Na just as good but with more different variety of massage and types of service to choose from. Price wise on the whole was pretty similar.

[Hurricane88]

Originally Posted by nono1973

I went during their happy hour and get 2 hour of foot reflexology with a 30% discount (from their retail price). Guess what, the price came out to be 182k rupiah for 2 hours too.

Massage was good,and you are right. Its as good as Aiko,hehehe...

I went on Sat morning and paid 2 hrs 198k...so still ok...

The hot pillow I had experienced in hcm so not unusual to me...

Tui-Na is same owner to Reborn and thats the masseur told me...

NB - if you want to treat your organs well then go for more foot reflexology...

[nono1973]

Originally Posted by Hurricane88

...friend went upstairs to Horizon ferry counter and ask why and how a voucher not chop...the counter staff checked and just stamped expiry 30 Nov..

Small question, the stamp on the coupon that was chopped is in blue colour or red colour?

I ask becos i wish to make sure of its authenticity of those that were in the online market.

Latest Horizon ferry e-coupons is now dated 31st March 2020.

(which is why i wish to find out if its genuine)

Originally Posted by Black Page

I have a question for regulars. If I show up at Horizon Counter at 6pm of a Saturday, the ferry will be full or empty?

I think you will be playing the Russian roulette.

Here's one of my experience. I dont usually call Horizon ferry to book a seat in advance, so one Friday when i was there, there was a super long queue for the 7pm ferry. It was 615pm then and by the time i reached the Horizon ferry counter, it was 720pm. Needless to say, i dont get the seat, and to make things worse..the next ferry at 815m ws also full but they still have ONE business class available, i took it immediately. i can hear the couple behind me who was queuing for the 7pm seat start cursing and swearing at the horizon ferry staff becos they can only choose 935pm last ferry,hehehe...same reaction from the guy behind the couple too.

2nd experience which happens last month during the uncle/auntie trip, after the above-mentioned experience ,aunties and uncle dial them 3 days in advance for the seats and they got their economic seat. I dial them just 2 days before the trip, they tells me over the phone no seats left. I ask them still have Business class? They tell me YES...hehehe...i ask them to reserve and they tell me i have to be there at least 45 mins before the time or the system will boot my reservation out from their reservation system.

Nowaday, i walk-in to Horizon ferry counter much often 1 or 2 days in advance to collect my boarding pass if i am going there on Friday/Saturday. 90%, ferry would be full...and yes, even for evening time 7pm ferry rides.

Originally Posted by Naka_Timo

Yes, is ex for changing a domain. No worries, alway well prepared.

Aka, changing of domain ip,hehehe...

Originally Posted by Hurricane88

For any of us accessing sbf from Batam will need VPN, proxy server or other browser to access sbf...becos almost all domain name blocked by Telkomsel...

No country will block sbf for nothing. I have often tell friends around me, the particular countries that block sbf are keeping it in their watch list, hence share key info discreetly whenever necessary.

While sammyboyforum URL is NOT block in Indonesia, the photos that were uploaded to the forum's server are. Just for everyone's info.

Originally Posted by Hurricane88

I went on Sat morning and paid 2 hrs 198k...so still ok...

Do some mathematical calculation, and one will realize that 198k rupiah packages is almost equivalent to the 30% during happy hour,hehehe...

Except of course, ala carte has more choices to mix and match.

Just sharing.

Originally Posted by Hurricane88

The hot pillow I had experienced in hcm so not unusual to me...

The 1st of its kind in Batam tho.

Originally Posted by Hurricane88

Tui-Na is same owner to Reborn and thats the masseur told me...

The therapist told me the same too. Guess Reborn already got a "no good" name due to its staff's laziness to change their bedsheet, hence they started another shop name.

It happens.

Originally Posted by Hurricane88

NB - if you want to treat your organs well then go for more foot reflexology...

I guess i treat both my organs and muscle well,hehehe...

Tuina's packages allows one to do that,hehehe... much often i would go after body, mind and soul packages in Batam's MP. And they are affordable anyway.

Perhaps one day should try a massage marathon around BCS.

[Hurricane88]

Originally Posted by nono1973

Small question, the stamp on the coupon that was chopped is in blue colour or red colour?

Perhaps one day should try a massage marathon around BCS.

Red color...hv not seen any blue...btw, b4 the Horizon staff chop, the girl actually went to check the computer screen...must be checking validity of the voucher...

Do not overdo massage...2hrs just nice for each time...once your muscle is relaxed should stop...also do not massage daily...you are just wasting the money or massage becos body/muscles still not tired or tense...once or twice per week will be great...

[Dazza4]

G'day brothers.

I'm a Singaporean who has been living in Melbourne for the past 20 years. I have visited Batam before but that was about 8 years ago. My brother and I are coming down to Singapore end of March next year and have planned to go away to Batam for 3 days. I have read the forums here and found that you guys have a wealth of information and I thank all of you for that. I did have a few questions that I hope someone can help me with.

1. I see that the best places to book girls are Sri Kandy, JV Happy 8 and Kupu Kupu. Are these the best booking joints in Batam? I was also wondering if there were any premium escorts available? Girls who can speak good English and are really hot. We do have a substantial budget to play with and would like to have maximum fun while we're there and girls who can speak English would really help. If not, what would you guys recommend? Out of the 3 places above, which one would you recommend has the best selection of girls? Or are there better ones?

2. I also see that many recommend going to Formosa Hotel and then walk from there to these places and not take taxi drivers. But if we were to take a taxi driver, and hire him for the 3 days we're there, are there any reliable taxi drivers you guys can recommend? Someone who can speak English and knows the best places we can go to to get girls and also speak on our behalf? We used to have a guy in Batam a long time ago but he has since retired.

3. We have booked Planet Holiday for our stay. Our choice was between Planet Holiday, BCC Hotel and Harmoni Hotel and we chose Planet Holiday. Is that a good choice for a comfortable stay?

As per the forum policy, I will be sharing details of our Batam stay in the thread. I would love your advice on the above questions and any other advice you guys can provide. We want to make our trip there the best we've had and want to choose the best possible girls we can. Any information or contacts you guys can provide will be a big help.

Thank you so much again for all the info in the forum.

[herman_chemin]

Originally Posted by Black Page

Wow the mythical kampung ayam! Please report back your experience, whatever it will be.

Sorry can’t give a reality field experience to sentai Tanjung Ucung (kampung chicken) as I have to KIV that adventure till my next trip. I got distracted by one of the cewek at Sekar massage that I found irresistible to book at 1 juta n she truly live up to expectation. Next trip Tanjung Ucung will be my in my itinerary n I think it’s good to go with a company of 3 or 4 as u can share the cost n u to will feel more safer.