Southern Thailand Travel Forum

Hi there,
I'm currently trying to work out what would make a nicer vacation during mid August:
1. Railay, or Ao Nang; or
2. Tioman Island or Redang Island.

So far I've been told that Railay/Ao Nang are more spectacular to look at, and have less sea urchins to sting me, however, the weather there is not ideal (e.g. rainy!) during that time of the year.

Is the rain so bad during August as to make it a bad place to go this time of year? Are there things to do there whilst it rains?

Would I be better off in Tioman or Redang? Are the sea urchins a real problem?

Is Chiang Mai nice in August? Are there things to do even when it rains?

Thanks so much,

P

are there any serviced apartments in ko samui ?

Hi

Will be in Phuket in a couple of days, will be looking for a good Bicycle store as well as a Camping and Outdoor gear store.

Can anybody recommend any of the above.

Regards

Thommo

Hi we will be in Phuket during July to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary with friends. Could you please suggest somewhere special for dinner either on the beach or with water views. Someone had suggested On the Rocks at the Marina which looked okay but they lost me when they mentioned a flinstone theme and raving on about iceberg salad! We are staying at Kata Noi and the Laguna area. We would prefer thai food with other options and reasonable wine/champagne costs (if this is available in Thailand!) I remember someone suggesting a Jazz Restaurant near Kata does anyone know this restaurant and another "Bakery" which was recommended. We are happy to pay whatever... as long as it is worth it. Thanks for your thoughts. Tracey

Hello Everyone,
Moving to Thailand for at least a 3 month period,was there in January and loved it. I am returning for some SCUBA certifications and I would like to know which areas are safest/quietest to stay in long term.
Thanks,
Eric

Hi all, thank you so much for all the answered questions and advices. It really helped me alot and i had the best time of my life in Phuket although the weather is abit sucky. I will update my pages for all to view my adventures. and yes, i did rent a bike and i do not regret the choices made. Even with bad weather, they are many things to do in Phuket.

Thank you everyone. And i will come back to Phuket. Kap Kun Kap. :)

hi all im off to phuket/patong in 56days and counting so excited

Just a few questions:

Chemically Straightening- I dont mind the price on this i just want to go to a really good salon that know what they are doing.
has anyone had it done there and how did it go?

HairExtensions- Where can i get really nice 100% human hair extensions done?
Do they do the micro clip ones or just the glue in ones?
prices and locations?

Bags? i heard they have gone up in price? is this tru $60aus of the streets?

Bathers- Can i get Bathers made in phuket anywhere i have a favourite pair i want copied.

Cosmetics- can you buy any brands over there like MAC, Napoleon ect? and where from

Hair products- Do they sell shampoos that r well known in Aus liek Redkin, Kerastace, Loreal ect

Please please please as much info as possible would b fantastic


Thanks heaps in advance

I"m going to traveling through Thailand and Phuket and I was wondering, is it better to stay on the north side or south side of Phuket? I know the airport is located on the North side, but airport closeness really has no bearing on my plans.

hey am planning my visit mid july..a few questions

1 how will the weather be
2 are the beaches swimmable at that time
3 good places to stay with good air conditioning
4 recommended 5 star hotels or serviced apartments
5 which is the central beach to stay around good restaurants and how is the centara grand beach resort..

lots of queries plz help thanking u a lot in advance..

Hi!

I will stay in Phi phi island for one night and need to catch a flight from Krabi Airport at 12.05 on the next day. Is it possible? I heard the only boat from Phi Phi to Krabi is leaving at 9.00 and arrive at 10.30. And it said that I would only take 30 minutes from the pier to the airport? Is the boat always on time or often late? Is there any other solution how can I get to Krabi pier before 10:30?

Please help..

Regards,
Vika

Am considering these two resorts. Which is better? Can anybody shed some light on them? Thanks!

Hi!

Would like to check if it's better to stay near Patong beach or Karon/Kata beach?

Also, how can we get from one to the other and how much would that roughly cost?

Many thanks! =)

I plan to be in Thailand in November. Any suggestions on beaches that are quiet, not crowded? (and better for weather in Nov)

Saw where others said Dragon Bar decimated by Tsunami, now family opened restaurant in Khao Lak town...is it considered Dragon Bar or does it have a different name? Might want to try and find in when I come over in Nov.

A friend of mines husband wants the family to go on holiday in Phuket, and my friend is worried sick about her youngest son who has severe peanut allergy and what food he will be safely able to eat. I have been to Phuket and she asked me my opinion, but I went with adults who basically lived on Thai and seafood and I don't want to say yes go in case something happened to him... Is there anyone out there in the same situation that can give their opinion or their experiences.

Hi Tina ,

Was doing some last minute reading on the various posts for phuket ( i'm heading there tomorrow =) when i stumbled across this post you posted about the burial 'spa' thingy by the beach.

Sounds really interesting. Could you tell me where we can find this place? And also how much? Do they use alot of pressure , cause ,the last time i had a thai massage it wasn't very pleasant..it was way too hard..

Hope you can let me know soon!!

Thanks!

I will be taking a trip with some friends around the August time frame and we are curious about the weather in August. I understand that it is your rainy monsoon season, so would we expect constant rain all day, is there a chance of some sunny days? We are looking for some nice beaches and nightlife, so will the weather this time of year prevent us from exploring the island?

What's the nightlife like around Bang Tao beach area...i've read a lot of guides and they are all pretty vague, thanks!

Anyone else stayed here,( http://www.bamboohousephuket.com/ ) for the price I have to say it looks amazing, 10,800baht for 7 nights and the rooms look excellent...will probably go ahead and book but can't find any reviews online...so has anyone else been here?

Please can someone help out, i've been browsing hotel sites, review sites, hostel sites for about 3 days now trying to decide where to stay on phi phi and it's driving me insane.

I've been before and stayed at Phitarom which I have to say was fantastic for the money, clean, luxurious, chilled out, excellent staff. Now you're thinking why not just stay there again.

Well, as nice as it was, it wasn't beachfront and this time on phi phi we really want a beachfront place. We're not fussy as long as it's reasonably clean, reasonably secure, friendly atmosphere and not more than about £30/night...we can go up to £50/night without a problem, but would prefer to go lower if possible.

We will be staying for 6/7 nights, the final week of our 2 week stay in thailand. We want to be close enough to the village to be able to walk into town and party if we feel like it and also be able to walk back home again in a drunken state. Howevever we don't want to be too close so we can just chill and relax in our chosen accomodation if we want to for a few days.

Long beach has jumped out at us, mainly because of the snorkelling and closeness to hin phae (goat reef) this is a must for us whereever we stay, has to be good swimming and snorkelling...however we're worried it may be a little too far to talk home if we're drunk.

I'm going to stop rambling on now, would appreciate any suggestions, thanks!

How late do they run...this would be in june...would it be a problem getting one back to long beach at say...1/2am after a heavy night out?!?

Hi all, we are planing a trip to Phuket early 2009. Would really appreciate some help in finding a beach hut somewhere. We are looking to stay in Karon or Kata for about a week (any suggestions for accommodation on beach)any resorts stand out that are beautiful? and then would like to go to maybe Krabi or somewhere around there to just chill out and relax. This is where we would like the beach hut accommodation. Any suggestions, maybe someone knows of a better place to stay than Krabi, we prefer the quieter sytles with the option of going where the noise is and then being able to escape it. Would love some feedback please.

Hi everyone:

Last night on a whim I booked a ticket to Thailand cashing in airline miles. I will be going late June - early July. I plan to spend a few days in Bangkok and the rest on the beaches. I will be traveling solo...looking for suggestions about how to see the most that time of year (how easy to hop from place to place) and where I should go. I have seen recommendations for the gulf side that time of year, but really am thinking about Krabi area.

Any insights/suggestions are appreciated.

Lauren

Can anyone tell me how to get to Ko Yo now? And how long is the journey? Does anyone know the cost? I shall be going to Hat Yai for 3D2N and plan to spend a day in Songkhla because I am not very keen on shopping in Hat Yai for too hours.My friends and I plan to hire a van from Butterworth and the driver will be taking us around during the whole visit. But he may not know Ko Yo since I haven't heard of it either until today at VT.

Hi Guys,

Am looking for travelling partner as Im heading to Phuket on 5th May till 8th May. Anyone out there travelling on the same date?

Does anyone know if the State of Origin Football matches will be broadcast live somewhere in Patong Beach area??? In particular the 2nd game which is being played on Wednesday, 11th June - kick off 8pm Sydney time which is 5pm local Phuket time - and if so, where ??

Thanks in advance from a couple of Rugby league tragics !!! (Kayles)

Hi guys,
Was wondering if anyone out there had the names of the hotels right on the beach (not accross the road)in Patong....John Alex/Tina are you out there???
Thanks heaps
Betska

is the royal paradise hotel talking any charges or fees to bring a girl in to the room pls help me?

I'm beginning to get bitten by the paranoid android here. I've been checking the weather forecast in Phuket daily and it doesnt seem too cheery?

Advice here?

Im landing in 1 weeks time to the beautiful island. I want to see a bit of shimmering sun at least...:(

Hi guys,

Any advice on how much baht to bring over to phuket for a 4D3N stay? We plan to go do the phi phi island tour and watch fantasea ,the rest will be eating eating eating and lazing by the beach. Any rough estimate as in how much I should be bringing over? =)

Thanks.