This was Cherating Beach in Sep 2005 when overnighted there
The "resort" that I stayed in had some pre historic looking windsurfing gear for rent, it was all unidentifiable plastic stuff with centerboards. But there was no wind. The club Med which is on the other side of the point had some gear as well and a few cats for hire
I may be going back through there for in October this year so will let you know what octobers weather is like
This cabin cost me $20 for a night and was on the beachfront. There are a few great restraunts on the street behind where I stayed all cheap with some of the best asian food I have had ever all of which washed down well with a few longnecks of Tiger which cost not very much at all.