Gillhams Resort Staff
Our resort has grown over the years and the current team of staff do an outstanding job of maintaining a premier fishing resort. In total we have 45 members of staff who help with the day to day running of the resort plus lots behind the scenes. Be sure to say hello, we all enjoy a chat and let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
Management
The management team at Gillhams Resort do a superb job with the day-to-day running of the resort and behind the scenes. Managing everything from check-ins and outs, staff rotas, wages, bills, fish stock, bookings, ordering supplies for the resort, organizing your day trips - anything and everything.
Sean Gillham - Sean has been at the resort from day one and has taken over the reigns from his dad Stuart. Sean has a great knowledge of fish and oversees the running of the resort. Having been living in Thailand for 20 years, he has a good knowledge of the local Thai culture.
Noi Gillham - Noi is Sean's wife and they have two beautiful children, Tyler and Alicia. Noi helps manage the Thai side of the business, making the resort tick over nicely. Originally from Koh Samui, Noi can answer any questions you may have about Thailand and can advise on the perfect location for your day trips.
Chris Pache - Chris came as a guest many years ago and never left! Chris works a lot behind the scenes, helping to roll our boilies and all the important odd jobs around the site. Chris has a good knowledge of fishing and Thailand and is a great laugh. You will see him around the resort, checking our oxygen levels and also in the restaurant, in the evenings during your stay.
Dan Williams - Dan has been with us for three years now and manages all of our social media, check ins/outs, admin duties and general day to day jobs around the resort. If you see Buddy, the resort dog, then Dan won't be far away. Dan is on hand if you need any assistance with anything during your stay.
Olly Koster - Olly manages the fishing side of the resort, making sure all of our guests are happy, organizing swims, guide rotas and maintaining all of our fishing equipment for our guests. Olly can speak Thai and is on hand if you need anything during your stay.
Noon - Noon manages our Thai staff employees, along with her cousin, Noi. Noon works very hard on the front of house side of the resort. Noon is also a great chef and if you are lucky you may have her teaching you in the Thai Cooking School. Some of the nicely decorated rooms you see when you check in, will be Noon's doing. Noon is on hand to help book your day trips and answer any questions you may have.
Buddy - Buddy is a Hungarian Vizsla, was imported from Hungary and is seven years old. A better dog, you couldn't wish for. Buddy manages the pest control on the resort, keeping tabs on anything that enters 'his patch'. Buddy is very friendly with people and enjoys a back scratch or ear massage. Buddy is very well behaved and won't steal your food or bait. He does enjoy a little bit of bacon or sausage but please do not overfeed him.
Fishing Guides
All of our Thai guides speak English and work very hard to get our guests as many fish as possible. We also have English staff around the resort. Our guides have a great sense of humor and enjoy the banter with guests. The fishing guide’s jobs do not entail the following, but if they have time they will sometimes help…
Baiting and making ground-bait this also includes spomb or catapult work.
Depth and feature finding: you are supplied a rod for this if you ask.
Casting or striking your rods.
Running errands delivering food and drinks, and certainly not looking after under 16 year olds.
Our guide’s jobs are:
To offer advice, tie and make sure your rigs are safe.
To net your fish and tell you how to handle them correctly.
To administer any health care the fish requires.
We do not supply one-on-one guiding. Our guides assist all anglers on the one stretch of bank they are assigned to. Should you hook a fish and the guide is busy elsewhere, please blow on the whistle provided.
Tipping is not compulsory; it is your decision. All our guides get a basic salary along with their food and keep. They rely on your generosity for the service they gave you. Again please do not feel tipping is compulsory, but it is very much appreciated.
All other staff at the resort share the service charge which is added to your bill at the resort, if you feel any of the resort staff have been helpful and friendly by all means feel free to tip them, it is greatly appreciated.
Kitchen Staff
Our kitchen staff consist of both western and Thai staff to cater for all of our guests dietary needs and personal tastes. The kitchen team work hard everyday to fulfill all of your breakfast, lunch and dinner orders. They set up the BBQ, Thai Buffet and Sunday Roast theme nights every week. You will be able to gain some of their culinary knowledge by taking part in one of our Thai Cooking Lessons.
Housekeeping
Our Housekeeping ladies do a superb job of cleaning all of the bungalows and villas on-site and provide the little touches to make your welcome even more special. The housekeeping team also keep our Lakeside Restaurant, Spa and Cooking School in tip-top condition for our guests. Housekeeping will arrange the delivery and collection of your laundry, should you need any doing during your stay. You will see them all thought the day, please say hello, they are all very kind.
