Any tourists in Phuket at the moment?

I am about to fly to Phuket from Australia, with all the political protests - is it safe to be there as a tourist? Our authorities in Australia have issued a status of "high caution".

Read the Phuket Gazette online to be bang up to date, it is very very safe, not one foreigner has been injured in the slightest. The unfounded fear means there are fewer foreigners and bargaining is easy - high season with cheap prices - I am in Phuket now and it is fabulous.

They have stopped blocking the run ways at Phuket it is open for business as usually. Nothing to worry about. The protesters realized now that distributing tourism's is only going to hurt them more in the long run. Just stay away from any protests, it's not your business.

at the moment, it's stil safe. many tours fr HK stil flying bangkok daily n also to phuket. as phuket do not hv an area w/ all those government bldgs like in BKK. that's y they tried to block the airport ( as a target) last week in phuket. now seem ok..... people r slowing down. 4 the tourist's area + shopping area.......absolutely fine.

It's actually a great time to go. You'll have the place to yourself -well not literally - theres a snowballs chance of anything happening to you but the govts have to put out the alert to cover their you know whats.

What's the best way to get from Phuket to Koh Samui, Thailand?

Can you please tell me all the options you know... is it possible to fly from one island to the other? Do you have to take a ferry from Phuket to the mainland, cross on the train, and take another ferry? How does it work? How long does it take? How much does it cost? Thanks so much!

I flew from Koh Samui to Phuket, I have to say this is the best way to do it, it onlys takes about 1 hour, costs 2000 baht ($US50)

per person one way. Of course you can do it other ways if you are looking to save money and have plenty of time. You will have to catch a ferry to get on and and off both islands, the pier to get to Koh Samui is at Surat Thani, there are many departure times per day cost around 150b -300b, depending on the boat, there are slow boats and fast ones, slow boat takes half a day (you dont want to get that one) fast boat take 2 1/2 hours. Now in between Phuket and Samui you can catch bus. (if you dont mind hot crowded slow travel this will be the cheapest option.) Costs around 250B and set yourself a day to do this trip it takes 8 hours. As for trains i dont think they run between the two destinations, so its either bus or plane, I recommend the plane it can be a bit expenisve but it is sooo worth it especially if you dont have much time. I travelled all round Thailand in 05 and it was fantastic so I hope you have a great trip. Oh also get a copy of the Lonely Planet Thailand book because it contains some very useful information, it will give you specific details on how to get around, where to stay, what to do, everything and when I was there 99% of tourists had this book!

Forgot to mention Bangkok airways are the ONLY airline that flys into and out of Koh Samui, they have some sort of deal with the airport which is why flights are a bit more expensive

THERE ARE DIRECT FLIGHTS WITH BANGKOK AIR

Yes, you can fly from Phuket to Koh Samui direct. Bangkok Airways is the only airline that flies directly into Koh Samui (they own the only airport, and have a monopoly on travel there). The website is www.bangkokair.com. Or you could check other airlines (or buses) that go to Surat Thani, and take a ferry to Koh Samui from there. You can take a bus directly from Phuket, as Phuket is connected by road to the mainland. Koh Samui is a great place, have fun!

hee hee hee...Phuket....

Sorry, I get immature when I'm tired.

Hi, fly with Bangkokair http://www.bangkokair.com if you do not have time. Otherwise the bus option for a leisurely drive is not that bad as noted by some poster. The air-con bus will be worthwhile to travel in comfort. The bus company do keep their buses clean.

Best, easiest and quickest way is to fly with Bankok Air. Takes about an hour. If not you will have to catch a stinky bus across the mainland and a boat to Samui. It will cost you a little less but take a hell of alot longer and is boring boring boring! Spend every minute you have over there having fun not stuck on a bus.

Word of Warning: If you catch the bus, get your passport and money etc in a neck pouch and sit on it with the neck strap wrapped around your wrist. Pick pocketers will try to get you while you sleep. And dont put valuable in your pockets when in a nightclub. My brother got done while we were there lasdt year and lost his wallet phone and camera all at once and didnt even feel it. Beware of the lady boys that run their hands all over you. They are working you up to pick pocket you

take a plane

You can buy a LonelyPlanet book (Thailand) It's very useful or else check their website. Good luck! (- -,)

Is it worth getting someone to show me around Phuket Thailand?

I love driving but should I get a driver. I have been told that if you get someone to show you around they will take you to places where they get paid to take you too, I am only there for two weeks and I will have around 40.000baht would this be enough ( I hope it is )

YES YOU NEED A DRIVER. Driving over there is COMPLETELY different than the US. In fact, the first couple of times I was in a taxi over there I thought I was going to die, but you get used to the driving and begin to figure out that the taxi cab drivers are VERY skilled at driving. Not to mention that you drive on the other side of the road. Also traffic rules don't really apply to the Thai people because there isn't much reinforcement for them (cops). Most cops you see over there pull over motorcycles because they have tons of motorcycles over there. I would recommend taking a taxi to Bangkok. 40,000 baht for two weeks is enough.

I assumed that 40,000 baht is pocket money, air ticket and acoomodation are exclusive. If not, spare 2000-2500 baht/room/night for *** hotel.

40,000 baht is quite OK for two weeks, You can rent a car and drive by yourself. Buy a Phuket map and drive along, it's not complicate.

I don't recommend to have or hire someone to show you places. I know you can pay for that, but how can you know she/he is reliable, except you can get a certified guide or somebody you know.

Thai people are nice, but we know other people only by thier faces not their minds. So be very cautious, many Thais are good on hiding a sharp knife behind their sweet smiles.

surely enough if you are not cheated by bad hungry bar girl... driving??? oh, you may enjoy your trip more with taxi or tuk tuk there. you need a ton of paracetamol for driving in Thailand hahaha..... here it is website that you should try to go through. it tells every things about Thailand and also Phuket too.

You can get someone to show you around, but is part of traveling finding your own way around in places ??...I have always thought so....

If the THB 40,000 is just spending money...ie flights/ hotel etc are paid for...this is enough for two weeks, unless of course you are going to "party" a lot....

Dont bother renting a car, there is enough cheap transport around, and driving in Thailand takes some getting used to..

If you rent a car in Phuket make sure your hotel has a parking lot. If you park a long the street you have to move it to the other side every morning at 6:00 am or the police will chain the tires. It's about 1.500 baht fine to get them to unlock the chain. The money will go right into the police officers pocket.

A motorcycle is more easy. They will keep your passport when you rent a car or motorcycle.

Have fun.

phuket is not that big. it is easy to get around either driving or using the public transport. if i were you, i would just drive on my own. you will not get lost.

I would not rent a car as Phuket is so small you can take a Tuk Tuk or motorbike taxi anywhere you will need to go.

Get some hooker to show you around, the been this route many times before.

Where in northern malaysia can i fly to from phuket in thailand?

directly preferrably and if i can get to panang, with which airline?

Furefly >>> Phuket >>> Penang.

you have to go to 128 Punanee Bldg. Ask the lady at the front desk for a good phuket flight. She will show you a good time and perhaps phuket you all the way to thailand.

fireflyz airline:

(www.fireflyz.com.my) from phuket to Penang

Air asia:

www.airasia.com.my from phuket to BKK or Kuala lumpur

Has any body trained at tiger mauy thai in phuket? If so what was your experience like?

I want to train at a top quality mma/ mauy thai facility. I've checked out there website. Are they as good as they sound? any feedback or experiences would be appreciated.

hahas...i train myself in taekwondo...so i don't really know, however i heard that phuket is quite nice..'laughs'.

I havnt but as soon as i get to a good standard im going over to thailand myslef to train somewhere like that or maybe stay in a camp for a week that does that sort of thing i imagine it would be a great experiece.

Hope you find what your looking for.

Why go to Phuket? If you live in south east asia I guess it would be a good idea. But if you live in the western hemisphere there are many great places to train in any martial art. You can find good, sincere practitioners all the way from north to south america.

Go on line and search for organizations related to the arts you want to study. Hopefully they will direct you to instructors in your area or at least in your country.

Anyone knowledgable as to how much is a good price for things in phuket?

I don't want to get ripped off, but i don't know the price of a bargin.

How much should I expect to pay for Sea Canoe, Elephant treking, ppara sailing, jet skiing, snorkeling etc? I have researched on the internet, but what is the best price possible so i have an idea when i bargain?

Your mentioned activities are usually fixed prices, unless it is for a group of people (some discounts might be considered). For shopping, I have this to say: Never buy at the FIRST shop! This is where you checked out the price ;-) Now that you know the price, go hunting and bargain downwards. It all depends on the value of the item. Price can be slashed off as much as 50% off the initial asking price. Only buy when you think it is a reasonable offer. Walked away when you have offered your FINAL price (and not accepted by the vendor). He'll call you back if he really wants to sell it to you. AND NEVER CHECK THE PRICE (OF THE SAME ITEM, AT ANOTHER SHOP) once you have made a purchase - you might be heart broken (that you could actually get a BETTER price) :-)

Prices are always negotionable there but most of the time things are cheaper there anyways, you shouldn't have to bargain that much, if you are visiting they will try to get as much as possible just tell them that you have been there before and you have never paid that much. Good Luck

For a start, dont buy them from the package tour company (if you are going with one).

There are many (MANY!) tour shops in each of the resorts. Get a quote off one, go to another, tell them you can get it chaper at X Agents, they will bring the price down.

Also, go last thing at night maybe 1 hour before they close for an activity you want to do the following day. You can get the price right down to the bone doing that.

Ask the concierge in any hotel, they can give you the going rates.

Typically, these prices are non-negotiable. But if you have a travel agent ID card, you may get them for free.

What is the best way to travel from phuket to ko samui?

I am on a budget and dont know whether to go by train, plane or bus, does any one know how much it would cost or how long it takes? thanks

Ko Samui isn't so far from phuket, when I was there I got a boat (most of the journey is across sea) it was really cheap, no more than £5/ $8. That was a few years ago but it probably is similar, your really best waiting untill you get there.

Phuket, how would I know?

bus and then boat

Phuket! Go somewhere decent instead!

I think if you take a plane it would be a lot faster and simple way to go. I don't know how much you have to pay if you have to take a boat from Phuket to mainland and take a bus to the other side of coast line then you have to take another slow boat to Koh Samui. If you have pretty of time, why not take a long way and enjoy the countryside.

Once you get to Phuket you can always ask as many people as you can and then you can process all the answers and refine it to fit your situation.

HAHA You said phuket.

kiiiiddddding... :)

by boat, worth the money mate, nice view and i think its very fast too if u go with the lomphra one? forgot how to spell...but dont so on the speed boat,they call sea train!!! gosh its make me feel sick.

I think Phuket is on the Andaman sea and Samui is in the gulf of thailand. You have to take bus from phuket to surat and take the ferry from surat to samui island. There's no rail link between the 2 provinces.

i travelled by plane. did not take long and was cheap. you can book internal flights when you get there

Forgot how it cost, but the cheapest way to go is buy bus. it depends how much you want to spend on the bus too. the more people in the bus the cheaper it is. VVIP bus doesn't mean that it has less people. you have to ask how many exactly people in it. 24 people is good. It means that you could lower the chair almost flat, for the overnight traveling.

When is the best time to visit phuket?

I'd like to go when it's not going to be raining every day!

Phuket can be fun even when it rains!!

The rainy season is officially between May and October, locally considered as the low season due to a decrease in tourists and cheaper hotel rooms which can make it a good time to come financially. However it doesn't necessarily rain every day and recently the climate seems to have changed perhaps due to global warming.

If you really want to be sure of sun and no rain, the period between January and March is usually the driest, some years there is no rain at all, although last year the rain spread throughout the year.

Another time to be avoided is the 2 week period surrounding Chinese New Year, as most hotels are fully booked by people from Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, China and Chinese Thai citizens. At this time of year most beaches, boats, restaurants and the like are usually overbooked and I would advise choosing March as it is much less crowded!

Rain in Phuket tends to come on and off and you would be unlucky to have 2 weeks of solid rain, just check out the history of Phuket's weather on the wunderground site below, book your trip and stay lucky!

November until March is the most comfortable times to visit, when the average high temperatures are in the mid 70s, and there is little precipitation.

Tourist season is from November until April, during which time hotel prices are at their highest. If crowds are an issue when planning a vacation, avoid these months. But realize that these months are the most crowded because the weather is the nicest!

If you need more information about Phuket, try http://www.discovery-thailand.com/Phuket%20hotels.html (offers discount hotels up to 75% off, too).

December!!! That is when the happening is!!!

Any time will be a good time. There is always sunshine after the rain.

summer best time for fuckit

Where is better to visit Bangkok or Phuket?

In regards to beaches, shopping and interesting things to do and see.

Bangkok is a city without beaches. The nearest beach to Bangkok is probably Pattaya.

If you are into beaches, phuket is definitely the place to be. Remember to find your way to patong beach where all the activities take place.

Visit both. If you intend to fly directly from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phuket your next questions will be about not having enough time to make connections or the lack of cheap hotels in the airport area!

See Bangkok for at least a couple days and also end up there the night before your flight home. This will give you a chance to see the city a little, get caught up on your sleep and adjust to the heat and time changes. A final night in Bangkok will allow you to do some final shopping and take away any worry on your connecting flight breaking down and you missing your ride home.

You can find beaches just about anywhere in the world but you will only find Bangkok in Thailand! See Bangkok and also see some of the other place too! Thailand is more than just beaches! Besides, Thailand is warm all over - you can get a tan just walking around Bangkok or Chiang Mai anyway!

P.S. Bangkok has two airports! Many of the flights to other areas of Thailand fly out of old Don Muang DMK airport. Don Muang is on the other side of Bangkok from the International airport BKK!

Good luck.

Why not visit Bangkok for a couple of days for cultural purpose,shopping etc. and then enjoy the beaches and the fun around Phuket.

Phuket has shopping, interesting things to do and see, and beaches. And island scattered around Phuket. That means more beaches.

Bangkok has shopping, as well as interesting things to do and see (probably MORE interesting things to do and see). But no beaches.

phuket, everyones heard of bangkok.

and it would be cooler to just say i went to phucket! lol

How often do you go to Thailand?

Go to both.

Leisure? Phuket. Shopping? Bangkok

you can go to both you can stay like a couple of days in bangkok and then fly to phuket

phuket

You should visit both.

I did that recently.

First day - Arrival in Bangkok, shop at Chatuchak Weekend Market (cool place cheap stuff)

Second day - Took sky train to Ekkamai station and went to the bus station nearby to take a bus to Pattaya. Journey to Pattaya should be one and a half hours. Spent 2nd day at Pattaya jet skiing, taking photos at the beach and beautiful sunset, ate, walked down the beach.

Third, Fourth, Fifth day - Went back to Bangkok, went to the following places :

Suan Lum Night Bazaar (cool cool cool! Famous for a gigantic stage with performances thru the night and lots of stalls)

Patpong (Bangkok's sex district, interesting place with lots of stuff to buy too)

Baiyoke sky hotel (Bangkok's tallest building with a revolving rooftop at 84th floor)

Khao San (A MUST GO at NIGHT! Backpackers' haven, night stalls, night life, cheap doing of dreadlocks etc..)

Pratunam (Rows of stalls)

Chinatown

MBK shopping mall (Modern shopping mall. HUGE and shopping haven with cheap prices. YOU CAN BARGAIN !)

All these places are near sky train stations in Bangkok. If you take a taxi, INSIST on paying by the meter. If the driver refuses, just flag down another taxi. Most drivers are willing to go by meter. Just tip them. Going by meter is MUCH MUCH cheaper. If you need directions, ask the sky train station control people! They are quite friendly.

Also, you can stay at Pattaya 2 nights, if you are not really a city person.

But it is BEST that you visit both Bangkok and Pattaya. It is feasible if you will be in Thailand for 5 to 6 days.

Enjoy and take lots of photos!

(Some people advise against going to Pattaya. There are other beaches too that the buses travel to at Ekkamai bus station. Just enquire there.)

Where can I get cheap business/first class flight tickets to Thailand Phuket?

Prefer First but also business.

Dont think you can use the term first class seat and cheap in the same sentance...If you shopping around for cheap first class then you obviously cant afford it to start with...

The best website I have found to search for less expensive flights is www.expedia.co.uk . (I agree with other posters, no business or first class tickets can be said to be cheap).

There is DEFINITELY a huge price difference between different business class ( same with first class) tickets. generally the airlines of the country where you fly to might offer cheaper rates. (look at what Thai air asks, though I found them expensive) My personal experience has been that from South Africa, Emirates offers the cheapest Business Class tickets to Thailand without losing any quality, comfort etc. There were other carriers who were less expensive than Emirates, but I would rather fly coach on a good carrier than business class on a carrier where safety and comfort is second class.

Try Eva Air first. Eva has flights from London to BKK. Also, if you don't mind to depart from other European cities. You may check out Eva Air (Amsterdam and Vienna) and China Airlines. Since their final destination is Taipei (via BKK), they may have better price for routes like this (different markets and clientele). Perhaps you want to go to a travel agent. If you can find their "key agency", it is even better. These two airlines may provide a "special net rate" for their biz or first classes.

It may help to know what country your departing from. There are a few international flights to Phuket but most flights have to go to Bangkok and then another flight to Phuket.. As for cheap and first class that doesn't match. Ride coach if you want cheap like the cheap.

not sure if this website could help you or not http://www.discovery-thailand.com/ it got a lot of good info... have a nice trip

How much is a ferry ticket from koh phi phi to phuket?? On one site it says its 600 baht and can book!! ?

However i think its only 300 baht if get there!

Does the ferrys sell out i am planning on for like 20th of jan!! is it safer to just book online

So many boats travel from Phuket to Phi Phi and back each day. Not something you need to worry about. As for the cost I am not sure but 600 baht does sound a little high to me. I wouldn't book it online wait until you get here.

Does anyone know of a nice hotel to stay at in phuket thailand?

I'm trying to find a nice place on the beach and close to all the attractions.

Try The Aquamarine Resort & Villa Phuket : 4 star very nice

17/38 Moo 6, Kamala Beach, A. Kathu, Phuket 83150

Stay 7 Nights Pay 5 Nights

You can search and choose hotel information, rates and availability for free in over 200 countries world wide at my profile.

I recommend staying at Karon Beach. The main beach where all the action is at is Patong, however the beach isn't really that pretty and the place is very crowded.

I've stayed at some on some other really nice beaches, like Nai Thon, and I liked them because they weren't crowded, but it took almost an hour and almost $20 (U.S.) to get to Patong.

Karon on the other hand is close, yet still a lovely beach that isn't overly crowded. Sort of the best of both worlds.

Hope this helps. Enjoy your trip.

If u prefer a nicer and quieter beach, go for Karon or Kata. If you prefer more happening area try to stay at patong, that's where the shops,pubs and markets are located, especially if you are on a budget trip and dont want to spend extra money on travelling from one beach to another (the tuk tuk taxis can be quite expensive) Patong beach is more crowded and not as nice as Karan and Kata beach. However if you would like to visit more beautiful beaches, you can book an island hopping day trip to nearby islands where you can swim and snorkel. There are lots of local agencies in Patong offering many types of day trip packages.

http://www.phuket.com/hotels/

Can anyone recommend a good place to have eyebrows tattooed in Phuket Thailand?

Ouch ---- that gotta hurt.

Hi,

I'm not gonna comment just will try to answer your question. Even though I do not know the best tattoo shop in Phuket I can assure you that most of them are good and very good. The staff is well qualified and experienced. All of them use new needles. So I would not be worried about choosing the right place. Just go to any place (Patong would be the best) and just ask for the prices. As I said, they are all similar in quality and service. And as mentioned, Patong area would be the best place to do it.

Ehmagawd. Do not tattoo on your eyebrows. That looks gross. It's just.. UH! Disgusting. e e; You should be happy with your own eyebrows.. and if you think that they are too big, get them waxed, not tattooed. Those tattoos will be with you your whole life, and they will look horrible as you get older. If you do decide to get them though, I will laugh at this stupid mistake you have made..

^lol

Why would you want to do that?

What is your favourite thing about Phuket?

I am going in 3 days, any advice on where to visit?

Naiharn Beach is my favorite beach on Phuket. It's probably the best beach for swimming and sunbathing. It's also off the beaten path so it's not so crowded, but the setting is beautiful. I usually rent a jeep when I go to Phuket which allows me to visit all of the island. After a day of swimming and sunbathing at Naiharn, I usually swing by Rawai Beach on the way back to my hotel. Rawai Beach also has a lot of atmosphere as well as the lowest prices on Phuket. I usually stay at Patong Beach. There's a cool American restaurant called Jimmy's Lighthouse on Ao Chalong (Chalong Bay) that drips with atmosphere, especially at night. You can check it out at the link below. Also, you might want to go into Phuket Town so that you can go to the restaurants on Phuket Hill. The restaurants are good and inexpensive and you'll have a panoramic view of much of the island. There's a lot of favorite things for me on Phuket.

The inland beach.

I was there last Feb and took a tour with a very nice guide that went from Patong Beach to the southern highest peak where you could see for miles, then to an aquarium, cashew factory, the pearl factory, and then back to the Novotel where we stayed. It as very relaxing and informative. I would have liked to travel out to James Bond Island though and may do that this Feb when I go again. I hear the scuba diving is excellent and inexpensive to obtain certification. Bars are bars....hot chicks, cheap booze.

that it is on the other side of the planet

Diff. nice beaches (Patong excl.) and easy access by boat to other lovely islands, good, especially seafood and loads of fun! Last but not least: the weather - it might rain for a few hours (can be very refrehsing) but it's still warm.

Check www.tourismthailand.org on all you want to know on Phuket. Tells you about the beaches, the nature reserves, the theme parks etc. You will have an idea of what you can do when you are there.

your leaving in 3 days and have done no research on where to vist? Thats poor planning.

why dont u just search on internet? google knows everything!

Planning to go Phuket this end of Month. What are the best place to stay at Patong budget 50USD aday 2 people?

What are the best restaurants or ideas of restaurants or near by beaches, Tour Phuket to Phe-Phe we'd like to see the James Bond Island any recommendations for cheapest tour? Please let me know. Thanks

The Yorkshire Hotel Nania Rd. Good clean accommodation restaurant OK you are centre of Patong spoilt for eating places, good shopping and markets. Tours are around the same price for both tourist spots you want to visit. Do go with a established tour operator.You are also in the centre of nightlife and 10 minutes walk to the beach. To get further details prices etc go to. www.phuketgazette.com Have a good trip.

many nice place on your budget you can check out the list of the hotel here http://www.phuketgoholidays.com/phukethotel.htm.. i recommend Kan Eang @ Pier for dinning, it's yummy!

If you would like to buy a tour , you can contact travel agency counter, prices are not different so much from each agency!

What kind of clothes do i take to Phuket for my holiday?

Havnt been there before is the weather hot at the moment? Im hoping to take as little as possible in suitcase so i can buy lots of stuff. Is the ladies clothing too small over there? Im sz 10-12

i just been there last month...

my god, the weather is too warm...

but nice...u can have all the sun that you want, the beach will be generous...

i'm sporting a good tan now...

anyways, what u should have in ur suitcase is just underwear, shades, make up, and ur ipod..simple...and light...

coz shopping in thailand is amazing, it's soo cheap...

u can buy there ur sunblock, lip balm with spf, eyedrops, jeez dont forget to buy eyedrops...the sun is too high, ur eyes cant take it even on a pair of shades! ur swim suit, u anjust bought it there...i bought 2 nice esprit two piece though its not real, but u can't tell...plus it's just swim wear...i bought a cheap one but it's not that good, the psuedo esprit ones are good...no need for you to bring clothes coz there are lot of shopping! i bought 3 sun dresses here...i also bought a nice hat!

i guess u'll never have a hard time finding ur size in phuket...

ok!nice trip...

enjoy the beach and ur holiday...

I can only speak from personal experience as a tourist, but my mistake the first time to Thailand was to bring clothes that were too heavy/thick to wear in Thailand. I'd been to Australia, so I knew enough not to bring stuff like denim jeans etc, but even cotton chinos, light casual jackets etc were useless 99% of the time. I think I wore them for travelling on the plane there and back, and that was about it.

Phuket would be around low thirties centigrade at the moment, which is still plenty warm. Just bring the lightest clothes possible, plenty of casual stuff (t-shirts, shorts, sandals etc) and as Ronnie says, leave your suitcase half empty. Thailand generally and Phuket in particular is strongly geared towards the tourist industry and they have plenty of clothes for sale for the larger westerners who visit. That's not a reference to you so much as me - I'm 240lbs and I had no problem buying stuff to wear.

Travel lightly, leave loads of space in your luggage, buy what you need as you go along.

It's probably very hot and humid there right now, as they are just getting into the hot season. Most Thai women are small, but you should be able to find your size. Bringing as little as possible is a good idea. The last time I was in Thailand, I went absolutely crazy buying things! Have a good time.

Your find your size here in Thailand. However, if your going to spend any time in Bangkok you will find cloths cheaper then in Phuket. Try the Pratunam Area, and MBK along with Siam Square.

You will have no problems getting clothes. Great markets and super bargains. Hot and Humid. Bring just a few items like swimwear, expensive here.

Allways hot in thailand you will have no trouble getting your size and plenty to choose from we take only essentials over plus empty suitcases coming back were on weight limit

its hot there at the moment yes they will have your size

Where can I purchase some raincoats at in Phuket?

It's been a particularly wet season this year and I'd like to get some protection from the elements.

When I go to Phuket, I never wear a raincoat! Too restrictive.

They have them in vending machines in the gas station restrooms that taste like cherries. I find this odd since most people do not make it a habit of tasting rain coats. My husband loves the rain and chooses not to be protected from the elements.

I prefer to go to Phuket without a raincoat..but it's a personal decision I guess.

If you wear a raincoat when you go to Phuket, you wont get 3 babbys in 3 years!

They dont sell any. You just have to be wet all day.

How far from Kata Noi Bay to Kata Beach in Phuket?

We are going to stay at a resort in Kata Noi in Phuket and everything we read says that Kata Beach is "just over the hill". Does anybody know how far over the hill? Can we walk, or do we have to catch the shuttle/tuktuk?

Thanks

Yes, very close. It will take about ten minutes to walk over the hill.

Kata Noi has a very nice beach of it's own. Nicer, I think, than Kata main beach

What would be the normal taxi charge from Phuket Airport(Thailand) to Kathu beach?

Hi, I am travelling to PHuket next month. I need to know how much the taxi drivers would charge me if I want to take a cab from Phuket airport to Baipho Lifestyles hotel (near Kathu beach)?

300-500 baht

There are taxis and "taxis" and Phuket airport is one of the worst for the other kind. Ignore all those lurkers in and about the entrance. Go outside, turn right and about fifty yards down you will see an official taxi booth. You may have to wait your turn but they will quote you a set fee before you set out. If you don't feel like waiting too long you can move back to the squabble outside the door and bargain a lower fee than the official taxi has quoted you. I reckon about 700 Baht is not bad.

Have fun.

Your hotel is located in the southside of Patong near Bangla Road. It would be 600 Baht for a taxi but cheaper (and more stops) if you take the van.

205/12-13 Rat-U-Tit 200 Pee Road

Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150, Thailand

Tel. +66 76 292 074

Fax. +66 76 292 207

lifestyle@baipho.com

www.baipho.com

Official Price is 800 baht from airport but on way back we got 600 baht approx 45 - 60 min drive.

Must do Islands trips when you are there or you will never know what you have missed.

Have a nice time

Should I by a mobile phone when Im in Phuket?

I am going to phuket in may and I not sure if I should by one over there.

Do they sell cheap phones over there and Ive been told I should ring 009 as its cheaper .

009, 008 is cheaper to phone internationally than 001 from a land line in Thailand but don't know about doing this on a mobile is any cheaper

You can buy 2nd hand older phones pretty cheaply in Thailand at Pantip plaza in BKK, tuk-com in Pattaya or Star plaza in Rayong...am sure there are similar places in Phuket...

New phone prices are comparable with the UK, if not a little more expensive for the newer models....

Phone cards for the mobiles are quite expensive to use per minute and not all phone cards will let you dial internationally so you need to check before you buy...

When i was there they were no cheaper than in England.

Check prices at home before you go, make a list and check over there. Haggle and get the price down. Down a fair bit as warranty might not work when you get back home. If you want to call an text cheaply over there, just get a sim card, prepaid. After breathing texting is the second in line in Asia as far as first needs for sustaining life is concerned.....so the phone companies keep it cheap, otherwise they'd all die!

Does anybody know any good restaurants to dine out at in Phuket?

The Waffle House

Edit: Walk-ins welcome but reservations are preferred.

D!ck's Place-lol

MCDONALDS

I am still looking! As soon as I find one I'll let you know.

How much spending money will I need for 10 days in Phuket, roughly?

Just wondering how much I should take, will mainly be chilling at the beach, drinking, clubbing and maybe a little shopping but not going to be mega extravagant so any ideas would be fab!

sorry honey i don't know your drinking habits, but expect about $35 to 50 a day if you want to have lots of fun not including hotel room.

I am a American and live in the North East where it is much cheaper than Phuket .Depending on your hotel or guest house ,how much you want to spend. Low end about $20 a night .Food is cheap and most things over here are cheap.

I give you a websight might be helpful.

http://www.stickmanbangkok.com/

Budget about 50 to 70 dollars a day, should cover any shopping that you fancy too.

What is the best muay thai training camp in Phuket?

Ther seem to be heaps advertised on the net. They all have similar prices and features. Does anybody have an experience (negative or positive) of training at any of them?

look it up and decide from there

uuuum..Phuket, I dont know.

Where is the most untouched and quietest part of Phuket?

My girlfriend and I want to go for a relaxing and quiet beach holiday in Phuket. We dont want crowds, just somewhere cheap, with one restaurant, a white beach and a flat sea. I was lucky enough to have lived in thailand as a kid in the 80's, but all the quiet places we used to know are now heaving with tourists. Any suggestions would be appreciated - we dont mind travelling on land for a few hours to find it!

If you go to Phuket you will find tourist crowds everywhere, why not try something like the Dolphin Bay Resort.

Nice and quiet,no crowds,right on the beach,flat sea,good restaurant,great staff.

Only half hour south of Hua Hin.

Well worth a visit.Enjoy.

Why do you ask the same question twice in the same category. Why do you ask the same question twice in the same category.

Activities in Phuket, How much have you seen it for?

Can anyone who's been to Phuket tell me how much these things cost in February? I found these online, but would like to know if they are cheaper to book in Phuket. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

Muay Thai 1000-1300

Phi Phi Island 1800 exress/3100 speed

Coral Island 1000

Elephant trekking (Eco) 1150 per ½ hr

I'm going to Thailand next August and through all of my research I've been doing it seems that it would be much cheaper to book tours through the local tour companies when you get there. At first I was a little skeptical of this but I discovered that they operate under the same company. You get a better rate from them as opposed to booking online or through your hotel.

hope this helps

Victoria is correct. Your "elephant trek" Eco, no less, is a huge rip off! haha 1/2 hr. From my experience, better to see Thai boxing in BKK or Pattaya, and you won't pay 1000 baht! Wait until you get into Thailand to make those reservations.

Is it safe to travel to Bali or Phuket when your 5 months pregnant?

I have just discovered i COULD be pregnant. All symptoms point to yes.

I have 2 holdays (one week in phuket and 5 nights in Bali) booked for August (yes both of them).

Bearing in mind the hot & humid weather and the risk of being food poisoned, does anyone know if its safe to travel there at that stage of your pregnancy?

Thanks to anyone who can help.

Its ok to travel upto 28 weeks although you may need a certificate from your doctor to say that your not a high risk or anything. My friend is 21 weeks and about to fly to Spain for a week and she has had no problems at all although she did need the certificate.

my teacher is only 3 months pregnant and we were scheduled to go on a weekend field trip about 6 hours away and we had to cancel it because she told us that her doctor said it isn't really safe because if something happens and you need your doctor you'll be too far from them.

i wouldnt do it

My wife and I have three kids, so I'm kind of an expert. It's always potentially risky to travel any distance from home when you're past your first trimester. Remember, home is where your doctor is, as well as the hospital.

Travelling to a "third-world" country is asking for trouble. Unless you know for sure they have world class medical facilities, I wouldn't recommend it. If you have any complications, it could be disastrous. Good luck.

I am scheduled to fly to Phuket tomorrow and wanted to know if it is safe enough for travelers right now?

I am an American and am flying from Tokyo to Phuket for a 4 day vacation.

There has been no protest in Phuket it's been in Bangkok and it's all over now at least for the time being. So yes rest assured that it is safe.

Phuket is still a paradise island of Thailand. Here below you will find my content about Phuket for your review. It is always safe for all foreigners in Thailand.

http://associatedcontent.com/article/1490490/phuket_the_paradise_island_of_thailand.html

Have a pleasant time in Phuket.

It is safe everywhere in Thailand but not in the far south where

there are extreme muslims.

if you are going to Thailand to make trouble just say bad things

about the king and you will be jailed. Otherwise the Thais

will just laugh at you if you try to comment on their politics.

Phuket will be fine - the protests were in Bangkok which is 100's mile away but its all quite at the moment - have a great time - Phuket is FAB!!!!

Be welcomed to Phuket and enjoy. As Bob wrote there was nothing felt over here.

I am traveling to Phuket via Bangkok on Wednesday and am wanting to know which city must I go through customs?

There is a 1 1/2 hour break from arrival to next departure.

Some tourists go through customs at Bangkok and then go on to their connecting flight. Do you have two different airlines involved? Are your bags checked all the way through to Phuket? If you have to pick them up at Bangkok you will have to go through customs.

Better hope your connecting flight is from Suvarnabhumi and not from Don Muang because you will not make your connection. Too many tourists want to blow off seeing Bangkok and don't allow enough time for connections or even have the right airport.

If you are with the same airline that brings you to BKK you can check with that airline. But if your bags are not checked through to Phuket you have to get them! If you have the same ticket from your country through to Phuket you probably will not have to go through customs.

I have passed through customs in around 20 minutes and had to wait longer for the bag to show up. If your arriving flight and your connecting flight is with the same airline they are more forgiving.

How is your return flight to Bangkok do you have tight connections?

Hope it works out for you, try to see Bangkok if you have not been there before. Even Bangkok is sunny enough to give you a tan walking around!

Good luck.

If you are on an international flight that is only transiting in Bangkok on the way to Phuket you do customs in Phuket.

The answer is Bangkok. Immigration and customs must be cleared in Bangkok before going on to Phuket.

Bangkok....

What is the best Muay thai training camp in Phuket?

I've checked the net and there are quite a few. They all have similar pricing and features. Does anyone have an experience (positive or negative) of training at any of them?

Best for what? They're all fairly good. it's up to you to get the most out of it. I've trained at phuket muay thai and had a good time there. it's not too far from the towns and it still has some privacy.

What is the cheapest way to fly from Phuket Thailand to Delhi India?

Hi... try Sri Lankan Airlines...

their fare are rather cheap & reasonable..

Here is a link for that:

http://www.apriltravel.com/airfare.htm

(I would just say aw Phuket and go the local Deli instead.)

start on imperial tower in thailand with paraglider and catch tradewinds and updrafts in a zig zag pattern until you land in new delhi. it is a breeze, no problem.

I have a little travel blog that will help you find the cheapest airfare! Use the Kayak search bar on the right side to find the cheapest airfare!

The blog is about travel to and around Europe, but you can use the Kayak bar to find really cheap flights anywhere in the world!

http://besttravelsearch.blogspot.com

swim .

What is the weather currently in Bangkok and Phuket?

I just wanted to check out the weather as I will be going there on vacation and I am really worried about the weather, So also please advice me about when it rains usually and how long does the rain last!

This is a good website for checking current weather, past weather and forecasts for just about anywhere in Thailand:

http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=thailand

Most of the time the rain will be a brief thundershower, and then it will remain either partly cloudy or sunny for the rest of the day during the rainy season. It shouldn't be a major concern. Have fun.

http://www.5starthailand.com/Bangkok-Thailand-Weather.htm

34 degrees Celcius

well it about the same if you go on October which raining season start

How to get good exchange while in Phuket, Tailand with VISA or MasterCard?

How to get good exchange rates when exchanging to Tai Baht while IN Tailand? How to get 16+THB / 1DKK?

Best exchange rate is to use your ATM card, this gives you the best exchange rate.

Not with Visa or Mastercard. With either of these cards, it will depend on the bank that you got them to see what kind of rate you will get for using them.

You had better check to see if you can even use a credit card in Thailand... at one time they wouldn't take credit cards in that country.

ATM ,s give the best exchange rate,but check with your home bank re bank charges.. Thai banks dont charge for withdrawel at ATM,s but your bank will..

Where can i get bathtub massage with extra service in Phuket or Bangkok?

Where can i get bathtub massage with extra service in Phuket or Bangkok? and how much its costs, what is the time duration for this massage ?

You should be able to get it at both places. Expect to pay from 1000baht upward for the lady, depending on which lady you choose.There are different categories and price will vary. Even as high as 3000baht. For an hour or two, depend on the place you go to. So, look around for a choice you like and at a price you like. All up to you.

Hey why are you assuming this questioner wants a female massues, he or she may want a male. Well there are plenty of those too try the Silom area near Robinson's department store or in Silom Plaza there are two male to male massage parlours there.

What KIND of massage are you talking about? Naughty ones right!! Well, they're everywhere in Bangkok. I don't think they're all that expensive .. probably around $10.. but it depends on where.. there are expensive places and cheap places. The cheap places might start around $10 or maybe even less. But the more expensive places are of course, more expensive maybe like $25 or something. I don't know about the duration probably an hour or two. Have fun and be safe.

You can't wait to release your stress, can you....I understand.

Most Tuk Tuk or three wheeled motorbike drivers know where they are. If you go with a Tuk Tuk driver he will collect a commision. You can find out your self if you check online

Try Bangkok tonight under soapies.

If you are in Phuket there is one on Patong beach called Christinias and one in Phuket town called Grand Plaza

with so much excitement don't drown in the bathtub

Best way to travel to Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Pattaya?

I am wanting to go to Thailand for a month with a friend and the places we are interested in seeing are, Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Pattaya. We will be getting our plane to Bangkok and spending 1/2 nights there and then going to the other destinations. We would like to finish at Pattaya so we are close to Bangkok for the flight back.

So what are the best ways to get around the locations mentioned?

Helpful answers please :)

Best way is to fly to Phuket, Koh Samui. Cheapest is to take the overnight bus. Best way to Pattaya is either taxi or bus. Best way to Koh Phangan is fly to Koh Samui and ferry to Phangan. You can also do the train to Sarat Thani and then van to pier for ferry ride to Samui.

You are both welcome to Thailand.

Your visiting schedule and places are very interesting. It sounds that you are both beaches lovers, right? Especially, Phuket and Koh Samui, there are so many beautiful beaches and a lot things to do there; i.e. diving, snorkelling, etc. You will certainly love these two islands more than before, as you will see through my two contents here below.

We recommend you to go by plane to Phuket and Koh Samui and by boat to Koh Phangan and by bus to Pattaya.

Have a pleasant time in Thailand.

Im flying over to phuket in mid May 08, could someone tell me what the weather is normaly at that time?

Could anybody help me, I flying to phuket im May 08 and I was wondering how the weather is at that time of the year.

usually, april to july is supposed to be the hot season. this is the best time to come here.

but with the global warming nowadays, things may change but just slightly. so dont worry too much. just come & enjoy your stay here.

It get's worse to make forecasts since now it should be very dry,hot but it's raining almost every night. Mid May the rainy season starts to get in full swing but again I don't dare anymore to predict anything.

May to October is traditionaly the raining season ( but now some call it Green season ! ). May is not the worst time for weather but it is also not the best time, November to March is the best time for weather. But I agree with Madonna it changes so much now.

Check out "Holiday Weather.com" on the net.... they give 10 day forecasts. Have fun

Who has a good recommendation for inexpensive accommodations in Phuket?

I will stay about 90 days next winter and need a clean and air-conditioned place. It can be small and does not need to be on the beach.

try asiarooms.com They have the cheapest internet accomodations I've seen so far. Best of all, you can read users' review. There are many beach-front hotels and resorts, all inexpensive. Try The Bay Hotel (>US$35 per night). Leonardo Decaprio stayed there! The only bad news is you can't get immediate confirmation. It's better to book early but I'm not sure if you can book so far ahead. Good Luck!

Following:

Royal Paradise Hotel info@royalparadise.com

Patong Resort info@patongresorthotel.com

Southland Inn 33/117 Patak Rd, Kat Karon, Phuket

Siam Phuket Resort info@siamphuketresort.com

Give a try. Also www.asiarooms.com

I stayed here for a week in July 2003. The owners are an Englishman and his Thai wife. They did everything possible to make our trip enjoyable, encluding picking us up at the airport!

The hotel is a 2-3 minute walk from the beach.

You can probably find there website for reservations through a search engine.

Tatum Mansion, Phuket, Thailand.

66/7-8 Soi Kebsap Taweewong Road Patong,, Kathu Phuket Thailand

Phone number : (66) 076.344.332

Fax number : (66) 076.292.140

(I paid 4000 baht per night, no other hidden charges or taxes)

Please let me know if you need more information!

How long does it take to get from Phuket town to Patong on motorcycle?

or other transportation there? to where all the bars are at!

It's about 15km. from Phuket Town to Patong, it should take 25-30 minutes by motorbike or 30-40 minutes depending on traffic by taxi, tuk-tuk or songthaew.

It's approx. 30 minutes.

Have good times in Phuket.

Any Other Way to visit patong

** have a nice trip**

Is there a different way to dush in Phuket?

I've been having that no so fresh feeling and can't find any dush products.

Phuckers don't like the fresh scents. Phukers like the stanky eau de natureal scent.

Go in the nearest body of water. Wait on a fish to swim up in there. The fish will flop around and clean you out real good.

Oh, make sure to be naked.

Edit: Oh, great. Ms. Correction up there gets a thumbs up, but I don't. I feel so loved.

Edit Deuce: Thanks, Johnny's Mommy. Its been happening all day today. Nobody don't like me no more. =(

Here's the Phuket way:

http://www.asianhealingartscenter.com/douche.htm

LOL!

In Phuket, they prefer the smell and taste of fish. That not so fresh feeling is appreciated by Thai peoples. Good luck dushing!

The dush with the water left over in the tuna can.

Oil and vinegar with salt and pepper. Enjoy and happy dushing!

Dush?

I think you mean douche..

=/

sorry, it took me a second to figure out you were trying to type douche! lmao

grow up.

u cant find a convenience store anywhere?? then try a garden hose. im sure YOUR neighbors would love that!!! ;)

How does one become a Top Contributor in Phuket?

If all of the questions in there keep getting deleted how can I achieve this goal?

we need to ask more questions.

You have to ask real Phuket questions and stroke everyone's attention enough to get a following of sorts to becum the TC Phuket style

Glad to be of service, but in this case, perhaps I should say happy to be of cervix

Oh, I get it now!

You're a genius!

I'll give you best a for now on. *pokes profile* I usually just give it to my friends.

What? You mean I have to keep trying?

Mee ar harn ta ley arai barng

How long does it take to fly from New Delhi to Phuket?

I am planning on going to India in Feb 2008 and would like to visit Thailand. How long would it take to fly? Is it better to book a ticket from India or from Canada before I leave?

Do you mean Feb 2009?

There are no direct flights from New Delhi to Phuket as far as I can tell -- you need to transfer either in Bangkok, Singapore, or Kuala Lumpur. With a good connection, you can arrive in ~8 hours.

Hard to say when to buy the ticket. You can certainly buy it in Canada before you go. The benefits are 1) you can lock in the price in CAD, and 2) you're guaranteed a seat.

You will in all likelihood be able to buy a ticket locally. It might (or might not) be cheaper, and you may be able to find a smaller regional airline with a better deal. But if you don't want to risk it, then book in advance. If you don't mind a gamble, you might find a bargain.

Good luck!

What would be the safest and cheapest mode of transportation from Phuket airport directly to Patong Beach?

I heard that the taxies can rip your money off. Maybe there are several particular taxies that are 'safe' to ride?

Taxi is the best way and nothing is safe when your in any vehcile in Thailand.

A taxi is the best way, it may not be the cheapest but will take you right to where you want to go and won't leave you walking around town with your luggage looking for your hotel. When you exit the Phuket air terminal turn right, at the end of the terminal across a small road is a taxi stand that will arrange a metered taxi into Patong and won't rip you off, the fare should be around 425 baht or so.

Well sorry to say you cant say cheapest and safest in the same question, relating to transport in Thailand.

Get a metered taxi at the airport and make sure they have the meter switched on that way you can't get ripped off....

Do not take any limo services offered at the airport as you will be ripped off...

There is a minibus transfer-service for about 100 THB from and to the airport that stops at various locations on the Island. You might have to wait 30 minutes or so for the bus to fill-up and it does stop a few times before you arrive at Patong beach, but it is safe AND cheap.

orbits.com can tell you

How much is a flight from bangkok to phuket?

please can someone tell me the prices for flights trains or buses or even daytrips and length of time for the following. All Returning to Bangkok same day or next day

Bangkok 2 Phuket

Bangkok 2 Singapore

Bangkok 2 Kuala Lumpar

Bangkok 2 Hong Kong

Bangkok 2 Phillipines

Bangkok 2 Koh Samui

Bangkok 2 Pattaya

thank you

Why don't you look for yourself. You are one of the worst type of people who come to yahoo answers. Lazy.

Anywhere from $5 to $500 depending on which place you go to and how you get there.

Here is a list of budget airlines on these routes. Check their websites first.

Bangkok 2 Phuket

AirAsia, Nok Air, One-Two-Go

Bangkok 2 Singapore

AirAsia, Jetstar, Tiger Airways

Bangkok 2 Kuala Lumpar

AirAsia

Bangkok 2 Hong Kong

No budget airlines yet

Bangkok 2 Phillipines

Cebu Pacific

Bangkok 2 Koh Samui

Bangkok Airways

Bangkok 2 Pattaya

Taxi 1500 baht.

try www.airasia.com

If you wanted to get a few beauty treatments in Phuket without spending a fortune, where should you go?

I can afford to spend a little bit, I don't want to come out missing any toes or fingers! Just somewhere that is nice, but affordable!

that you mean for Spa or not ??? If that right you can get free with accommodations by hotel offering at Phuket hotels

Depends on what you want. Most beauty shops are pretty cheap compared to the US. But when you say beauty treatments are you talking laser? etc... It would help to know

How much is Taxi from Karon Beach Phuket to Patong?

Going to Phuket in early Jan. Might stay at PineapplePhuket in Karon Beach. I'm worried that the taxi will charge me $10 US to get to Patong Beach where all the fun is. Should I stay in Patong Beach instead?

I did the (very short) trip once. The driver asked for 500 and we agreed to 300 baht.

I think there is songtao service between the two beaches which is like 20 or 40 baht. I am not sure as I rented a car there (about 1000 baht per day). Anyway, renting a motorbike or a car might prove to be more cost effective for you. I enjoyed Karon Beach, so, I would not change accommodations just to stay on a more touristy beach.

If you can ride motor bike, you better rent one so that you can run around easily. Taxi in Phuket are private cars, but they accept passengers. Those taxi park at hotels/or resorts to get customers, they charge only a standard rate of 500 bath no matter how short or long the distant is. Metered taxi can get only at the airport. Karon to Patong is not so far, but walking is not recommended. If you like night life, don't care with privacy, you better stay at Pathong.

Have a great time in Phuket.

Get a tuk tuk... Taxis are way to expensive. It should only cost around 400 baht - if not make sure you bargain the price down.. How long you staying there for ?? Patong Beach is good, but depends what your there for - the peace and relaxation or party ???

I haven't got a clue, but seeing lots of your questions before. So, you're in Thailand now. Enjoy.

What are the best bars in Phuket and how expensive are the drinks?

My girlfrind and I are going there in a few weeks.

patong is bar central on phuket,but out of patong....

My personal favourite is on the road to Rawai from Karon.The road follows the cliffs around numerous bays and is very hilly for about 5km south of kata/karon.The name of the bar is a blur but it's very laid back(very), reggae based,but not too much and stunning views,being built on stilts over the cliff side.Sure,it's not exactly conveniently located but is a must go.A beer is around 70bht,but after 1 or 10 who cares

I was too trashed to remember any of the names of the bars.

however, if you are paying more than a buck a beer, you are getting ripped off. Thailand rocks!

ps. good thing you are bring your gf, cause it's also the tranny capital of the world, bangkok at least.. ;- )

go to an AA meeting ,, sounds like you need one

So both of you couples wish to honeymoon in Phuket,well the main centre-point is Patong beach area.The Paradise Complex at Soi 5 which is a hotel I stayed before and is within the walking distance to all the A Go-Go Bars.

Find out the time of the shows and then check-in so that you won't be overcharge on other extraordinary.

Most of the bars along Soi Bangla have the price menu displayed so you won't be ripped off.

Happy Travelling,from

http://horizonchange.blogspot.com/

You don't go to Phuket for the drinks ;)

What is the most popular dish served in phuket?

What does it cost and what are the ingredients?

I'm fond of the stuffed pink tacos smothered in sour cream

cost ranges to $35 an hour

better not be my eggs!

goat

fried rice

Umm, goat? Only cause it seems to be the most popular answer thus far.

Goat tacos

They get all over your face though

For westerners only: What do you think of Phuket Island? Is it a good place for a vacation?

Are there many places of attractions? What do you think of the beaches there?

;ocl the what. you meen the taint, supermodels go there./

God, you know I'd go anywhere with a name like that just for kicks and to say I had gone. I know it is not pronounced the way we would, but just our rules of pronunciation applied to it make it so much fun!

We recently got a restaurant named Phuket and the billboard nearly caused a pile up!!!!

"So, where are you guys going to dinner tonight? Awww, just ....."

hehe

GO! Any new country has attractions you wouldn't see in the U.S. It's a beautiful place. Inexpensive. Great food. Wonderful people...you'll love it

From an American living in Singapore: Absolutely go to Phuket. Or even Samui. Both are beautiful. Take boat tour to James Bond Island and other snorkeling places. We stayed at the Phuket Arcadia a while back (before the flood). Go to Patong for a wild evening, it's great. I like to scope out vacation destinations for return visits. Vietnam-NO, Bali-NO, India-HELL NO, Phuket-YES.

Personally, I wouldn't swim in the water there, knowing that just two years ago thousands of dead people were floating in it.

JUST GOT BACK AND LOVED IT GO TO PATONG BEACH AND 4 AN ATTRACTIONS PHI PHI ISLAND OR FANTASEA XX

It sounds like a great place, ***** it, go

Good Place even with r without family

Of course it's a lovely place but it depends what you are looking for.

Patong: crazy nightlife (wouldn't recommend it for couples or women travelling)

Kata/Karon: great for familie's and couples

Nord-west beaches: super but expensive Hotel for honeymooner's

Can't name everything but amazing Thailand is there!

it's ok but i like samui better.

It depends what you want or what sort of person you are. For a Western sensibility, it may be a bit too intense/backpacker-y.

If you're younger and looking for a fun, free-wheeling, night-life sort of experience, its great. Things are incredible cheap, there is plenty to do in terms of active things. But if you are looking for a more "luxury" vacation then its a bit on the crass side. Its more or less jam-packed with European and Scandinavian back-packer type tourists, they make up the bulk of the city and the bulk of its activities. So lots of clubs, bars, backpacker hotels, beach activites, etc.

If you want a more high-class experience, look elsewhere. Karon and Patong are about the same, Karon is just smaller and somewhat less over-the-top.

A good experience to try there is a chartered multi-day boat trip to the nearby Islands like Similan Islands, especially for Scuba diving. These islands are amazing, and get you away from the noisy streets of town for a few days, but are pricey.

Great place to go any time of year, a visit Bangla Road (Patong Beach) after dark is an absolute must. If you want to swim in the sea go to Kamala beach, it is less crowded and the motor-cycle ride along the coast there is fun.Not too much beer though, remember you have to ride the bike !

Very nice place to go and also very cheap. Lots of attractions make sure you go elephant trecking, defenently the highlight of my trip there. Oh and the beaches are awesome

For westerners only: What do you think of Phuket Island? Is it a good place for a vacation?

Are there many places of attractions? What do you think of the beaches there?

;ocl the what. you meen the taint, supermodels go there./

God, you know I'd go anywhere with a name like that just for kicks and to say I had gone. I know it is not pronounced the way we would, but just our rules of pronunciation applied to it make it so much fun!

We recently got a restaurant named Phuket and the billboard nearly caused a pile up!!!!

"So, where are you guys going to dinner tonight? Awww, just ....."

hehe

GO! Any new country has attractions you wouldn't see in the U.S. It's a beautiful place. Inexpensive. Great food. Wonderful people...you'll love it

From an American living in Singapore: Absolutely go to Phuket. Or even Samui. Both are beautiful. Take boat tour to James Bond Island and other snorkeling places. We stayed at the Phuket Arcadia a while back (before the flood). Go to Patong for a wild evening, it's great. I like to scope out vacation destinations for return visits. Vietnam-NO, Bali-NO, India-HELL NO, Phuket-YES.

Personally, I wouldn't swim in the water there, knowing that just two years ago thousands of dead people were floating in it.

JUST GOT BACK AND LOVED IT GO TO PATONG BEACH AND 4 AN ATTRACTIONS PHI PHI ISLAND OR FANTASEA XX

It sounds like a great place, ***** it, go

Good Place even with r without family

Of course it's a lovely place but it depends what you are looking for.

Patong: crazy nightlife (wouldn't recommend it for couples or women travelling)

Kata/Karon: great for familie's and couples

Nord-west beaches: super but expensive Hotel for honeymooner's

Can't name everything but amazing Thailand is there!

it's ok but i like samui better.

It depends what you want or what sort of person you are. For a Western sensibility, it may be a bit too intense/backpacker-y.

If you're younger and looking for a fun, free-wheeling, night-life sort of experience, its great. Things are incredible cheap, there is plenty to do in terms of active things. But if you are looking for a more "luxury" vacation then its a bit on the crass side. Its more or less jam-packed with European and Scandinavian back-packer type tourists, they make up the bulk of the city and the bulk of its activities. So lots of clubs, bars, backpacker hotels, beach activites, etc.

If you want a more high-class experience, look elsewhere. Karon and Patong are about the same, Karon is just smaller and somewhat less over-the-top.

A good experience to try there is a chartered multi-day boat trip to the nearby Islands like Similan Islands, especially for Scuba diving. These islands are amazing, and get you away from the noisy streets of town for a few days, but are pricey.

Great place to go any time of year, a visit Bangla Road (Patong Beach) after dark is an absolute must. If you want to swim in the sea go to Kamala beach, it is less crowded and the motor-cycle ride along the coast there is fun.Not too much beer though, remember you have to ride the bike !

Very nice place to go and also very cheap. Lots of attractions make sure you go elephant trecking, defenently the highlight of my trip there. Oh and the beaches are awesome

How many days is sufficient for the true phuket experience?

I would like to do sea canoe, elephant treking, para sailing, jet ski, snorkeling and shopping. Is 5 days enough? What else should i do?

5 days is actually plenty - wit hthis ime frame you could even spend a night on phi phi island (day trips are also available). i recon you could do this in 3 days, and possibly spend a couple of days in Krabi.

Also re your question about Patong beach - it is busy and vibrant there - but just 10 mins around the corner though is Kaon beach where:

accommodation is cheaper

the beach is cleaner and less crowded

there are plenty of stalls and restaurants (and bars)

you can arrange the trips you mention at the local shops

you can easily get to patong beach at any time

Also - take care to negotiate a price for trips before you go there and specify 'no stops'. they will often take tourists to gem shops and tailors on the way to a destination (this really only happened to us in bankok, but beware)

5 days is enough to make you wish you'd taken a 2 month vacation. Thailand is not the kind of place you wanna go home from in a hurry!

5 days 4 nite is enough but too rush liao.you will b too tired and cant really enjoy & relax the phuket life.may b stay about 7-8 days. that is a enjoyable & relaxation place especially at patong beach.

You can do that in 5 days, but why such a rush??

Going to Phuket for Diving - Best Island or beach to stay and best diving company to use?

We want to dive the best dive sites as well, any advice? Maybe there's a diving website with previous diver's advice or tips?

We don't want to waste our time, we want to dive the most popular dive sites - there are so many!

Maybe there is a certain resort were all the divers stay, and go the dive sites from there?

Please help!

You will know Phuket by yourself and everywhere you need in Phuket. I will take you to another part of Thailand. Try it.

http://www.moohin.com/eng/thailand%2Dphuket/

http://www.moohin.com/eng/

What are the best bars in Phuket and how expensive are the drinks?

My girlfrind and I are going there in a few weeks.

patong is bar central on phuket,but out of patong....

My personal favourite is on the road to Rawai from Karon.The road follows the cliffs around numerous bays and is very hilly for about 5km south of kata/karon.The name of the bar is a blur but it's very laid back(very), reggae based,but not too much and stunning views,being built on stilts over the cliff side.Sure,it's not exactly conveniently located but is a must go.A beer is around 70bht,but after 1 or 10 who cares

I was too trashed to remember any of the names of the bars.

however, if you are paying more than a buck a beer, you are getting ripped off. Thailand rocks!

ps. good thing you are bring your gf, cause it's also the tranny capital of the world, bangkok at least.. ;- )

go to an AA meeting ,, sounds like you need one

So both of you couples wish to honeymoon in Phuket,well the main centre-point is Patong beach area.The Paradise Complex at Soi 5 which is a hotel I stayed before and is within the walking distance to all the A Go-Go Bars.

Find out the time of the shows and then check-in so that you won't be overcharge on other extraordinary.

Most of the bars along Soi Bangla have the price menu displayed so you won't be ripped off.

Happy Travelling,from

http://horizonchange.blogspot.com/

You don't go to Phuket for the drinks ;)

What are the best bars in Phuket and how expensive are the drinks?

My girlfrind and I are going there in a few weeks.

patong is bar central on phuket,but out of patong....

My personal favourite is on the road to Rawai from Karon.The road follows the cliffs around numerous bays and is very hilly for about 5km south of kata/karon.The name of the bar is a blur but it's very laid back(very), reggae based,but not too much and stunning views,being built on stilts over the cliff side.Sure,it's not exactly conveniently located but is a must go.A beer is around 70bht,but after 1 or 10 who cares

I was too trashed to remember any of the names of the bars.

however, if you are paying more than a buck a beer, you are getting ripped off. Thailand rocks!

ps. good thing you are bring your gf, cause it's also the tranny capital of the world, bangkok at least.. ;- )

go to an AA meeting ,, sounds like you need one

So both of you couples wish to honeymoon in Phuket,well the main centre-point is Patong beach area.The Paradise Complex at Soi 5 which is a hotel I stayed before and is within the walking distance to all the A Go-Go Bars.

Find out the time of the shows and then check-in so that you won't be overcharge on other extraordinary.

Most of the bars along Soi Bangla have the price menu displayed so you won't be ripped off.

Happy Travelling,from

http://horizonchange.blogspot.com/

You don't go to Phuket for the drinks ;)

What is Bangkok and Phuket like for a group of young male tourists ?

We have never been to Thailand. The group has the following doubts:

Hotels will be full of old people?

We wont be able to socialise with anyone?

We wont be able to drink or party?

Funny I think the same way

Hotel will be full with immature young kids

We would be able to socialize with anyone

We won't be able to relax because all these kids are drinking and partying

Thailand is a great place to holiday for young and old alike. There is lots for the younger generation to do. Lots of watersports in Pattaya Jomtien Phuket and HuaHin. Just dont act like a bunch of 'lager louts'

There is lots of outdoor sporting activities and even more 'indoor activities'

Hotels will be full of old people?

full of old and young tourists banging young thai chicks

We wont be able to socialise with anyone?

you can afford USD100 for a young lady to socialise with you for 24 hrs, can you?

We wont be able to drink or party

if you are under 18 or you don't have the cash

Behave within reason ... drink and party in the appropriate places and you'll have a brilliant time.. misbehave and act like silly kids drunk on two pints, annoying other tourists and locals and you're liable to get clipped around the earhole and escorted to the jungle area ,,,, so be warned!! we don't like neds or hooligans in Phuket... just fun loving partygoers... now away and enjoy Paradise..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ruc3iBZTNw8 .. or this dude

This is what one night in Bangkok may have to offer...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnqj31VPNoE

confirm

http://spa-thai-guide.blogspot.com/

why not open up another new Yahoo Answers account and ask this riddiculous question again

Khun Bob is a genius ! He makes this forum really entertaining :)

What is the difference between Bangkok and Phuket cuisine?

Well, both Phuket and Bangkok have very similar cuisines, because both are in the native land of Thailand, the only difference really is the quality of the food. Bangkok is much higher quality than just the somewhat plain Phuket style.

Good luck and I hope this helps!

Phuket doesn't hurt (unless you want it to whereas Bangkok could cause a bit of discomfort.

Phuket is sweet and spicy, bangkok, from what I hear, can make you throw up.

Bangkok uses rooster

Phuket uses beaver

Bangkok you do it in a group. Where as in Phuket you do it with one hand.

If you Bangkok first it makes it harder to Phuket.

Chuay neh nam pat tar karn dee dee hai noy dai mai

Awww....that is not good!

Is Baipho Lifestyles a good hotel to stay in Phuket?

Hello, Im travelling to Phuket (Thailand) next month. I have reserved a room at Hotel Baipho Lifestyles in Kathu. I need to know if this is a nice place to stay, as there are not many reviews in the internet.

Check www.baipholifestyle.com and also search in google.

Phuket Hotels http://hotels.americacheaphotels.com/City/Phuket.htm

Can you get designer fakes at the markets in Phuket?

I was wondering if you can get designer stuff at the markets in Phuket? I am going there in March and wanna do a little bit of shopping, should i try and get a day stop over in bangkok?

Thanks Guys...

Heck yes, but the prices will generally be higher in Phuket and the selection better in Bangkok.

Yes - as what already been said - Bangkok has better price but you can get ANYTHING in Thailand. And most of them are of decent quality.

A tip about bargaining (haggling) - DON'T start haggling unless you are serious about buying. It is not fair to the vendor when you haggle the price with no intention of buying. If you do this constantly - words will get around and people won't be willing to give a good deal or be as friedly. This is of course different to walking away if the price is too high or unreasonable.

Also - remember that this is Thailand. Note one of the answer above about not getting stuff at the first shop you come to. LOOK AROUND FIRST! Once you get the goods at a price you like but then further down the street it was offered at a cheaper price, you can't take it back and demand they give you the same price. So- BUYERS BEWARE!

Have fun shopping in Phuket. Have fun haggling for prices. Haggle ruthlessly but patiently and light hearted. Remember that haggling is for fun. Don't expect everything to be dirt cheap. It is all cheap already anyway.

You should be able to get hold of them in Phuket. But the best place to do shopping will be in Bangkok. Try a stopover for a quick spot of shopping if you can fit it into your schedule.

hell yeah. but you still should try to stop in bangkok for at least two full days.

It is wrong of me to encourage this and I apologise first BUT Phuket is a designer fakes haven. There are fakes galore and well made too. A tourist with a limited budget will have a good time there buying and buying. A word of caution, don't be blown away at the first shop, compare prices as you walk down the street, and bargaining is the name of the game.

For variety and better shopping experience, Bangkok offers a different dimension. Prices reasonable and people are friendly and kind.

Phuket has designer fakes. Just a walk down Bangla Road at Patong beach convinces you that they have everything there, but always always always bargain. Do not accept the first quoted price. Cut by at least half then slowly bargain up until you are comfortable with the price.

Even with copy products, the quality is quite good, so it can cost quite a bit, so don't expect dirt cheap.

Anything from Rolex watches to Gucci bags. No problem.

You can get just about anything there. Shop around, drive a tough bargain, start low then walk away, come back later. Never pay the asking price.

I am traveling to Phuket, Thailand from US with a hour and half layover in South Korea.?

Do I need to go through customs in South Korea or my final destination in Phuket ? Will a hour and a half be a long enough lay over to make my Phuket flight ? Do I need to claim my luggage in South Korea and re check it or will it just arrive in Phuket ? We are flying Korean Airlines.

In Seoul you will just follow the signs for transit passengers, no customs required. There is a security check though.

When you initially check in make sure you bags are checked through to your final destination. Then check the claim check the ticket agent gives you and see if it says Phuket on it. If not you must tell the guy to change it to Phuket.

Happy flying.

It should be plenty of time. Since you're flying the same airline all the way to Phuket, you'll receive boarding passes for both your flights when you check in at your departure city. Make sure your luggage is forwarded to Phuket and all you'll need to do is go from the arrivals area to the departure area and find your gate in Korea. You may have to clear security again in Korea, but that's about it. Just ask someone or follow the signs for transit or transfer, and no you don't need to clear customs in Korea as long as you stay within the transit and departure areas. You will definitely need to clear immigration and customs in Phuket though.

As you will be in transit at the airport in South Korea, there will be no need to go through customs there and your luggage will be all the way checked through to Phuket International Airport. Please note that even if you were to fly with a different airline from South Korea to Phuket then your luggage would still be checked all the way through to Phuket, Thailand.

Since you are staying on the same airlines you do not need to do anything. As long as you do not leave the secure area of the airport you do not need to go through customs.

Usually 1 1/2 hours is not enough time to make a connection on international flights, but since this was booked on the same company you should be fine.

Korean Air is a very good company and I enjoy their flights and service.

You won't have to do anything in South Korea. Your luggage will be transferred for you. You will go through customers in Phuket, not South Korea.

Enjoy Thailand and be sure to go for a facial at the mall in patong. It is pure bliss, even for boys.

Also just be sure to keep your witts about you when going in to bars etc. I got caught out and had to pay £ 70 just to get out of a bar. It does not happen alot but sometimes the girls will ak you to by them drinks and when you do they charge you like £20 a drink. So just be careful.

I have made that connection, you are good.

No luggage claim, bags will follow directly to your next flight

Where are some good places to go in Phuket?

I'm going to Phuket by myself in September - looking for some advice on good/cheap places to stay and cool places to check out... Thanks!

don't miss FantaSea, get the best tickets, and the buffet is good. Take day snorkel trip to Phi Phi Island. Another day trip and long boat ride to Sea Gypsy Village and James Bond Island. If you can, rent motorbike and go around Phuket, if waterfalls are running you can visit a few, very nice.

Note: I live in Thailand, and Phuket isn't very much like the rest of the country, but the scenery and the things I mentioned are nice. Everything is more expensive there, buy your gifts elsewhere.

Wonderful tiny little seafood restaurant, with enormous prawns as you enter Karen beach, leaving Patong. Old lady helped up pick several types of fresh seafood, and it was some of the best eating ever, almost 2000 baht, though! But worth it.

Additional: I have stayed away from the tourist area, and was BORED TO DEATH, I like Patong area; However, I live here, and can be quiet and secluded at my own home. If you want a real treat...go to look out point down the road several km from Patong, look down to your left, and there's a tiny cove. You can go swimming or wading there, and it is wonderful. Have a good time

You can try www.asiarooms.com There's also a new mall in Patong Beach.. Jungceylon. Has nice shops and a hypermart Carrefour.

Many places & activities you can enjoy here. Beaches, shopping, dining, water sports, historical tour, etc. What do you want to do the most here? Then choose the area which suite to you. Night life & shopping - Patong (a lot of tourists there. Peace & beautiful beaches - Kata, Karon, Rawai, Naiyang. Convenience for shopping, historical trip, center of transportation within the island - Phuket town.

Sep's considered as low season here, there are still many promotions for resorts/hotels/guest house. Try to search, compare the price & read comments would be help.

Difficult to suggest. Depends on budget, area & weather. Most tourists I met, they do love to stay here.

Enjoys!

http://www.tourismthailand.org has all the places that you can go to in Phuket. So depending on your interest, you can go sightseeing, do water activities, go island hopping, island resort stay, seafood meals etc.

You can contact me if you like more info.

kata centre inn (danish mostly) reasonable 800bht one night double room high season:-

check out

seafood on Rawai Beach

sunset with girl/boyfriend Laem Promthep

Wat Chalong

Fantasea cabaret

Patong

Reggae bar....cliff road between Promthep and Karon

Visit Phang Nga bay

If you're looking for company,it shouldn't be long before you find some.Good luck

cute

Does Phuket has shopping malls like in Bangkok ?

I've nvr been to either Phuket or Bangkok. But would like to go for a 4D3N holiday which has shopping, food n preferably with beach as well. Does these two offer same levels of shopping malls/markets ? N which places in Phuket n Bangkok ?

Phuket has a few malls, but nothing compared to Bangkok, the Central World Plaza Mall and Siam Paragon are among the largest in the world, and there are dozens of other large and very large malls, not to mention hundreds of outdoor markets and the world's largest "outdoor" market, Chatuchak or JJ's. There are no beaches in Bangkok, the closest beaches are about an hour and a half away, and aren't nearly as nice as the beaches in Phuket, which is an island and surrounded by very nice beaches. Same for food, there are plenty of restaurants in Phuket, but thousands more with more choices in Bangkok. Bangkok is a huge congested city, Phuket is a beautiful tropical island that is crowded in a few areas, you can't compare the two places.

phuket has plenty

i'm from Thailand and yes i have been to phuket and Bangkok and they both have the same sort of malls and the night life in phuket is better than in Bangkok too

Well Phuket doesn't have huge malls like Bangkok but beautyful beaches...

The biggest mall in Phuket is called "Central Festival" or "Jungceylon" in Patong.

Jungceylon at Patong sounds like a great place to shop. There're some shopping malls in Phuket but I don't think it will be anything compare to Bangkok. In my opinion, stuff in Phuket is kinda expensive because they're for tourists!!! I never really do any shopping when I go to Phuket.

Shopping in Bangkok is 10 times better.

PHUKET HOTEL - Can we get hotel when we land in phuket airport rather than prebooking it online?

we will be landing in phuket on 11th dec for a 3 night stay. 6adults and 3 kids... any idea if there will be cheap hotels there or do we need to prebook it?

HI It,e best to book at least your first night and look around for something else if your not happy

look at this link http://www.lannathaiphuket.com/

they have use of pool at hotel next door & there food is very good

You are coming during the tourist season and hotel rooms are harder to find, it may be better to book in advance. If you go say during July rooms are not hard to find.

You might be in trouble without a pre-booking with 6 adults/3 kids. Most places are fully booked since month's this time of the year especially rather cheap spots... Try a Hotel/Resort on Internet before taking any chances or consult your local travel agent.

I definitely recommend pre-booking your hotel, I was there recently and had a very difficult time finding a good hotel in a good location, same with some friends of mine who were there last week. I'm sure the hotel desk at the airport will have something, but if you want a better choice, I think it's best to do it as far in advance as possible. Phuket seems to be more crowded this year than the last few years. Have fun.

You have to pre-book, even now, you may find difficulty getting rooms already. Dec is high season and you will find many tourists there with you. SO do try and pre-book your rooms. Try http://www.asiarooms.com

http://www.directrooms.com

http://www.phuket.com

I would always book it before you get there. If something is going on and alot of rooms are sold. you do not want to be S.O.L. if there are no rooms. (I work at a hotel and in concert season we get people who want rooms but we are sold out. they always say I didn't think to make a reservation. those people always sleep in their cars.)

with that large of a party you may want to try to book something before you leave.

Generally when travelling you can always find a place for 1-2 people but not for large groups.

You don't want to get there and find out that you are gonna have to stay and 3 different locations and the possibility of being miles apart.

Have fun :)

As it is high season not likely you will find anything cheap.

My first visit to phuket years ago, when I arrived got in a taxi and drove to patong, the driver said that I would not be able to find something just walking in. He offered to make stop before arriving in Patong at a travel shop where they can book. As I did for 7 days, this worked fine only later I found out that the late booking was almost double and commision was paid to the taxi driver.

Again I had a nice hotel and I wont blame the people in LOS as they are always willing to help but always against a cost, don't forget. follow the link below and choose for safety

i recommend you pre book at least the first night, december and january are the high season in phuket, lots of foreigners arrive and prices for all hotel goes up about 50%. you don't want to be looking around for a hotel with 3 kids. not my idea of fun.

no u will have to book caz its during high season

In Phuket Any Resort or Hotel have direct beach front accomodation?

I would be heading to Phuket from 5-7 September and looking for accomodation (that means once open my room door it is on beach directly. Please contribute and if possible, let me have the website, pricing and comment.

Ps: Chances of raining on that period?

Appreciate!

For the bigger budgets:

* Katathani resort on Kata Noi beach. Ranges from 130-210 US p/n - http://www.katathani.com

* Layalina Hotel - ocean deluxe room is literally 10 steps away from the beach approx 130-150 AUD p/n - http://www.phuket.com/layalina

* Naithonburi Beach resort abt 70-100 AUD p/n- http://www.phuketresort.com/phuket/naithonburi

* Karon Beach resort and spa. Abt 80 p/n and upwards - http://www.katagroup.com/karonbeach

* Bangtao Lagoon Bungalow - they have bungalows right on the beach but even the cheaper ones aren't too far. Beach bungalows are abt 95 AUD but cheaper options are avaliable for abt 30-60 AUD - http://www.phuket-bangtaolagoon.com

Most of the beachfront accommodation you find in Phuket are found on the quieter beaches such as Nai thon, Bang Tao and Kamala beaches. The more upmarket beach resorts are on Kata Noi and Karon but also found on Bangtao (it's crawling with expensive pool villa resorts). I should note that while normally Kata Noi is a bit nicer than its sister beach Kata in the high season - I've been told that it's a bit rougher in the low season therefore Kata is the choice. But that's just hearsay.

Sept is the low season so a smattering rain is common. But it usually lasts for a couple of hours. I was there in July and it rained for the first 3 days for a couple of hours in the morning. The rest of the day would be fine and the remaining 4 days was beautiful and sunny. So don't worry abt it - there will be sunshine :)

Good luck :)

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Yes, there are many and you can find them all here:

http://www.hotelscombined.com?a_aid=781bc64c

That is, you can find the ones available for booking on the internet. I'll give a plug to Laguna Resorts since I used to work there. Try Laguna Beach Resort. It's a beautiful, quiet beach. Bang Tao Beach. But anyway, there are many places in Phuket on or near the different beaches. Not all are even on the internet. Search for the ones you can, though!

I'd recommend Naithonburi Beach Resort. The hotel is excellent value for money, especially in the low season, only USD 54/night in Sep http://www.discovery-thailand.com/Hotels%20Map%20Pages/Phuket%20Map/Naiyang%20&%20Naithon%20Hotel%20Location%20Map.html

Overall this was a fantastic resort which we could not fault in any way.it is ideal if you are looking to stay in a peaceful place in the middle of nowhere, and you don't mind taking a car or taxi when you need to get to town or restaurants. Rooms were well decorated and spacious, great value for money. Breakfast box prepared for early check out guest. It was the off season when we arrived so we really had the opportunity to use the big pool for ourselves. Have a nice trip!!

You can try hotel search in http://www.AmericaCheapHotels.com where you can read hotel details, reviews and comments, see photos and its physical locations through maps, details about important nearby locations ....

Best thing is you can compare the USA/worldwide hotel prices in any city in any country in your local currency.

You can find good deals because this compares hotel prices from 30 best travel websites.

The Merlin Beach Resort is hands down the most AWESOME place in Phuket!! And when I went there it only sprinkled at night once.

Here is the Website http://www.merlinphuket.com/merlinbeachresort/photo.html

Check out the Kata Beach Resort and Spa. You will not be disappointed if you stay in Kata

I am planing to take a group from Bangkok to Phuket by road and want to have an idea about the cost?

If any body can guide me about the cost to travel in an air condtioned coach from Bangkok to Phuket and back. Also how much it would cost to book a full 24 seater bus for the same route.

The link below will give you a list of bus company where you can charter a bus. Or you can call the South Bus Terminal which could quote you at BANGKOK’S SOUTHERN BUS TERMINAL is on Boromrat Chonnani Road, Tel : 435-1199, 434-7192 (air-conditioned) and Tel : 434-5557-8 (non air-conditioned).

How many people will be in your group?

The price of a 24 seater bus to Phuket from Bangkok is 970 THB/person. If you plan on taking a 24 seater bus from the Southern Bus Terminal, it would almost be impossible to book one for your group, there are always Thai's traveling to Phuket by bus, so there a good chance that it can't be done.

Your best bet is probably to charter a bus. Try this website.

http://www.eguide.co.th/TH/SEARCH/Bus+Charter+Services/2?

Can i book a flight in bangkok from bangkok to phuket?

I am going from bangkok to phi phi.... can i book a cheap flight whilst in bangkok to phuket? and how far in advance do i have to book?

You can book a flight anytime you want. Just remember that the discount airlines sell out the cheaper seats first. So best to arrange your flight in advance. See web link below;

Booking flights is pretty easy in Bangkok, travel agents can help you out. Often you can get a flight the day before and fly out the following morning.

Glad to see that you are spending a few days in Bangkok. Too many travelers get off the flight from overseas and try to head out to somewhere else - immediately! Schedule your last night for Bangkok so you don't have to worry about connecting flights breaking down and you miss your ride home.

There are two airports in Bangkok make sure you know which airport you fly out of. A few local, within Thailand flights do leave from Suvarnabhumi but many others leave from Don Muang (DMK.) Some discount airlines have weight allowances. You might consider storing some unneeded items at your hotel in Bangkok. There is a left luggage facility at the airport too.

Good luck.

You sure can. Domestic flight plane door close 10 mins before departure. As long as you can make it for the flight.

yes !

Yip it shouldn't be a problem, there are heaps of travel agents in Bangkok that offer flights. I went to Thailand and booked travel from a little travel shop in Bangkok and it all went fine. Not sure about how long in advance... we booked two days before we travelled but i don't know if that was lucky or normal....

yeah you can easily book a flight from bangkok but book in advance like a couple of days before

I am traveling briefly to Phuket, need to get to Ko Phang Nan. what is the easiest way, how long will take?

Also would be interested in seeing stuff along the way -- arriving in Phuket in the afternoon and hope to be in Ko Phang Nan by the end of the next day. Cheers to ANYONE who has advice!

youv'e watched the movie(the beach) once too often friend.As others have said ain't no such place.Phang-nga is on the bus route down to Phuket and isn't an island as such,not in the resort destination sense,more like a day trip.If you mean Koh Phaghan (or any of the million other ways to spell it) ,you need to be on the other side of the peninsular(look for Koh Samui on your map)

You can get a bus/ferry in either direction,Phuket/Samui/Phaghan and is quite an interesting trip,especially the ferry crossing Donsak-Nathon or Suratthanni/Phaghan and will cost around 500baht single.Prices can vary a lot but wont break the bank.You are right if you do mean Phang-Nga for a stop-off,there is quite a bit to see there,but is very much a tourist trap.You will see the sea gypsies,bond island and will most likely go kayaking in the sea caves......pleasant enough ,but a bit conveyor belt like....If youv'e never been to Thailand before,we can give you one guarantee..........you will be back!

You means Koh Pha-Ngan or Phang-Nga Province?

- Koh Pha-Ngan Island, is the place that have full moon party at Haad Rin, located on the gulf of thailand side. You might catch a bus to Surat-thani Province (around 150 km. from Phuket), then go to Koh Pha-Ngan by boat. this page can give you more clearly information and how to get there http://www.thailand-destinations.com/koh-pha-ngan.html and http://www.thailand-destinations.com/koh-samui.html

- Phang-Nga Province is connected to Phuket, also an interesting place to travel. located on Andaman Sea side. Phang-Nga is quite place, suit to go with family. more information click here http://www.thailand-destinations.com/phang-nga.html

Where can I ride an elephant in Bangkok or Phuket?

Does anyone know of a place where my sis and I can do an elephant ride? We're staying in Bangkok and then going to Phuket, so it doesn't matter which place we do it in, we just want to be able to experience it!

If you've time, please contact a tour agency at/from your hotel, you can visit the Rose Garden in Nakhon Pathom (about 35 kilometers from Bangkok). Both of you can ride an elephant as well as watch some Thai cultural performances there. A few months ago, my friend and I took our Australian professors to visit there and they enjoyed them.

The Zoo in Los Angeles has elephant rides

Actually if you see elephant in Bangkok that's the illegal. I suggest you trekking tour at Kanchanaburi - one of Thailand's city which not far from Bangkok.

How is Phuket for shopping? and how much would a taxi cost to get from phuket airport to panong beach?

I am traveling to Thailand and am planing on only going to Phuket, how is shopping there? can I buy as much with the same prices as Bangkok? can I find good deals on brand name clothes? Also how much would it cost for a taxi to my hotel in Panong? would it be cheaper to go with the hotel transfer?

Phuket is lovely with plenty of shopping, I think it should be enough for you. Bangkok may have plenty more shops but Phuket balances it out with the natural beauty and friendly locals. Shopping in Phuket is concentrated mainly in Patong area, with the local shopping as well as the newly opened Jungceylon. Phuket Town is also another area with Ocean department store and Robinsons. Over the weekend there is the flea market in town as well known as "thai rote" so you can let your taxi driver know, and always arrange with him to pick you up cos it might be hard to catch a cab there nowadays with the tourist crowd. THere is also Central FEstival in town. Good idea would be to go to Central Festival during the day and head to flea market in the evening (only weekends though) as they are quite close by.

Airport transfer to Patong takes about 300 - 400 Baht, go look for the metered taxi counter outside the airport. At least you know you are paying as your travel, not just ridiculous inflated rate. However, if you do want to take a regular taxi, get the driver's number and name and bargain with him, use him for your daily travels and you might get a better rate if you promise to use his services againt. a metered taxi driver can do the same as well. However, just get a quote from the hotel regarding the transfer rates to compare. Hotel transfer might be more convenient as well as you don't need to bargain.

phuket is good for shopping

300 maximum from airport

There are plenty of markets and shopping centres for shopping. Prices are cheap, although possibly slightly more expensive than Bangkok. A taxi from the airport to Patong will be about 500B or you can get a minibus for about 300B.

Hi, a new shopping just opened recently in Phuket call Jungceylon Shopping Center. Reportedly the largest, you should be alright with it,plus the couple of Central Festival and Ocean Robinson. And the couple of night markets around.

However the shopping cannot compare to Bangkok for sure. You get lots more shops in Bangkok.

As for transfer, compare the rate the hotel provides and what you pay for public transport. Check with your hotel, may be free service from the better ones, if request is made early.