Batam Info / Interest / Help Thread

[sohbuckkong]

Originally Posted by retirebatam

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The expected result will be the world currency will devalue again against US dollar. Then if spore tighten policy or raise interest rate again, Sing dollar will again appreciate iah and expected that the exchange rate of sing dollar probably by then will be more than 11500 rupiah or worst l.....r...

International currencies is very complex

[LurkerLurks]

hey bros, newbie here checking, my CO want to go batam next weekend, got any areas i can book near those shopping mall with those legit looking shop that provide special? must look legit enough otherwise my CO wont want to go lol.

[lincoln3010]

Originally Posted by LurkerLurks

hey bros, newbie here checking, my CO want to go batam next weekend, got any areas i can book near those shopping mall with those legit looking shop that provide special? must look legit enough otherwise my CO wont want to go lol.

Probably nagoya Hill area there are many spas that look legit

[nono1973]

Just keeping tab here on the 5 Money Changers just opposite Hotel Nagoya Plasa (one O'clock from Hotel Nagoya Plasa) shared by bro retirebatam for my future money changer listings.

And their respective money changer shops in one single (orange) building.

Good information for those who needs it.

[cougar666]

Dear bro, can someone advise where can I take Grab at Batam Center as I used to take from Tenah Merah terminal to Harbor Bay where Grab is allowed but there is no ferry from Tenah Merah to Harbor nowadays and need to go to Batam Center

[OnlyLiveOnce]

Originally Posted by cougar666

Dear bro, can someone advise where can I take Grab at Batam Center as I used to take from Tenah Merah terminal to Harbor Bay where Grab is allowed but there is no ferry from Tenah Merah to Harbor nowadays and need to go to Batam Center

Just use the connecting overhead bridge at Level 1 linking the Batam Centre Ferry Terminal to MegaMall and order your Grab, Gojek or Maxim from the ground level of MegaMall.

[miumiu6464]

Originally Posted by cougar666

Dear bro, can someone advise where can I take Grab at Batam Center as I used to take from Tenah Merah terminal to Harbor Bay where Grab is allowed but there is no ferry from Tenah Merah to Harbor nowadays and need to go to Batam Center

Don't know if pick up inside Mega Mall is allowed. I used to walk in the direction of the roundabout and board Grab/Gojek there.

[DDAMn]

Originally Posted by cougar666

Dear bro, can someone advise where can I take Grab at Batam Center as I used to take from Tenah Merah terminal to Harbor Bay where Grab is allowed but there is no ferry from Tenah Merah to Harbor nowadays and need to go to Batam Center

Cross over to Mega Mall using the overhead bridge.Go to starbucks on ground floor.The grab pickup point is just in front starbucks facing the roundabout.If no wifi no issue can use starbucks free wifi

[ironsteelexpat]

First timer Expat here from the states going to Batam in November to help service some of the Mod Yards. I am looking for advice for the the fwe nights i am there. Was thinking of booking at room at the Planet Holiday since its close to the pubs, what would be your bros suggestion on a good Spa with good looking ladies that offer FS, KTV and Pub? Please be detailed on where to go and what to expect and what to look for, newbie to Batam scene.
Cheers!

[ironsteelexpat]

Hey bros, expat here from the states, first time going to Batam, only there a few days on one of the mod yards. Was thinking if staying at the Planet Holiday Hotel, looking for suggestions on the best Spa (good looking girls FS experience) and if i should hit up a KTV or Pub? please be detailed in response as a newbie to the Batam Scene.

Cheers!

[DaTan]

Originally Posted by lincoln3010

A week before would be better

Originally Posted by flex0rnaut

It's best to book at least 3 days in advance if you are going during peak hours.
Hotel, better to get as early as you can.

Thanks bros!

I read that if I book a two way ticket, it will be cheaper right?

Also, if departing from Batam back to Singapore, I need to revalidate the ticket at the check-in counter on the day of departure correct? As in I cannot confirm/ book the time if I am doing the online booking now?

[wanfulou]

Originally Posted by DaTan

Thanks bros!

I read that if I book a two way ticket, it will be cheaper right?

Also, if departing from Batam back to Singapore, I need to revalidate the ticket at the check-in counter on the day of departure correct? As in I cannot confirm/ book the time if I am doing the online booking now?

If you book online, then yes you need to go to the counter to exchange for a boarding pass. You don't have to do it on the day itself, you can do it few days earlier, or on the day you reach batam.

[cougar666]

Thank you to the 3 Bros. Appreciate your advice.

Originally Posted by DDAMn

Cross over to Mega Mall using the overhead bridge.Go to starbucks on ground floor.The grab pickup point is just in front starbucks facing the roundabout.If no wifi no issue can use starbucks free wifi

[lincoln3010]

Currently in batam since yesterday

There was lots of police presence last night

Because Foreplay 7th Anniversary

Minimum spending 3juta

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In Batam these few days, today asked a local grab driver and heard the RLD in southern Batam is still open, but it’s a bit far from downtown about 10+ km, if any bro wanna have a try could pm me