What is there to do in Phuket?

[JoelBluexh]

hi all, leaving to go to phuket on friday, staying there for 10days,
have got some idea of stuff to do like: elephant trek, Phi Phi island tour and snorkeling. just wanting to know what else is there to do/see?

[Yellow_Festiva]

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractio...es-Phuket.html

10 days as a fair hunk of time as well, should be able to do heaps ;)

[Feathers]

There was an earlier thread on this:

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...ghlight=phuket

[JoelBluexh]

Thanks Feathers, Mods can delete if they want

[Tonz]

In many countries PH is pronounced F... think about it

[JoelBluexh]

^^^ hahahaha nice.

[jackute23]

Is your wife with ya?

[JoelBluexh]

my gf yes. and ive been told many a time by guys at work that im silly for doing so. haha

[Bucknaked]

Where ya staying. I was there in July. I've been going on and off to Phuket since 1981-82.

[JoelBluexh]

the Banthai beach resort and spa.

[Bucknaked]

I stayed there 3 years ago. I have some pics of the hotel if you want them I really liked this one. They were renovating the main foyer in July.

[JoelBluexh]

yeah id like some pics. were staying in a supreme pool view room aswell. my uncles been a few times and everytime hes gone hes stayed at the banthai.

[coupecouple04]

Hi I went there in july with wife and kids we all loved it .Had excellent food,eat where the thai's eat, I havent been able to get as good here in melbourne .Better to go with the gf as I test any man to go there on there own and not get tempted. They put the hard word on you even if your gf is getting a massage in the next cubicle. I just found the people really happy and friendly .
If you do the speed boat trip to phi phi island which is beautiful take quels 30 mins before you leave and go with a reputable tour because if it is too rough you can cancel and go another day. The boat ride can be very tough if the weather is rough. Sit at the back of the speed boat it is loud but less bumpy.

You will have a great time .

[JoelBluexh]

Thanks Coupecouple04, yep i cant wait for it sooo pumped! yeh im pretty sure were going to do the speedboat phi phi island tour.

[Bucknaked]

You'll have a great time. One thing I really enjoyed was Phuket Fantasea. You can go for dinner and the show, or show only. The show was sensational, with elephants, trapeze artists, fireworks, and other animals. It was a real highlight of the trip for us.

Plenty of other things to do.















Hotel has 3 pools, and each has a pool bar.

[Pis-ton broke]

yeah, how come you got a swear word past. Isn,t the movie "the Beach" filmed there, very nice place.

[coupecouple04]

As bucknaked recommends fantasea is great to see .

[JoelBluexh]

ohhhh hellz yeahh! thanks again.

[v gate]

nicky handlebars is a top place for a feed and a beer before you hit bangla rd. he has about 30 harleys a lambo ferrari gto and a bambino behind glass out the back of the bar and if you get to talkin to kia or nicky they will take you for a look. very nice rooms there as well.
patong it self is pretty dirty and smelly and everything is done on the short cut. you will have someone in your face every 5 seconds wanting to sell you something and dont fall for the guys on scooters with the scratchies. cabs and tuk tuks get 100 baht for every shop they take you to. just go and let them get the stamp and hop back in and go to where ever it was you were going to in the first place. your head is gonna spin try to enjoy it.
its an out there place

[AU101]

Went to phuket at easter, can't wait to go back, great place.

Def do the speed boat of phi phi islands, and canoeing through the islands was really fun, go to dino park at night, good food and good drinks, had the best pina colada ever there! served in a coconut, so refreshing!

Change your cash over there, better exchange rate, atm's everywhere

Bucknaked - god you've been going there a long time, you woulda seen heaps of changes? Busy tourist spot in the 80's? etc??

[FlipXW]

Was going to recommend koh samui full moon party but I just checked and theres 1 on tonight so I dont think there will be one while you are over there. If you have never fired weapons before visit a shooting range. I really enjoyed nailing a sheet of paper with a pump action shot gun

[JoelBluexh]

v gate: thanks sounds good ill keep that in mind

AU101: with canoeing and the dino park were the both at the phi phi islands? and did you stay there the night or is there boats to take you back?

FlipXW: ahh that sucks! haha a mate of mine went to the full moon party back in june and he LOVED it. yeh defs hitting up a shooting range

[Bucknaked]

Originally Posted by AU101

Bucknaked - god you've been going there a long time, you woulda seen heaps of changes? Busy tourist spot in the 80's? etc??

Dad was in the RAAF and we were stationed in Butterworth. Twice a year we would fly over to Phuket for a weeks break. We always stayed on Patong. In the 80's it was primarily a port for the US Navy to drop anchor in the Harbour. Beach road was a dirt road and the bridge at the South End of Patong was a timber foot bridge. The bars were situated on the South End of Patong along side the beach. Club Andaman Beach suites was one of the original hotels. The road which runs at the back which Jungceylong and Top O Markets didn't exist. It was farm land and you had to watchout for Water Buffaloes. Patong in the 80 was a paradise. You could hire motorbikes, but you were never hassled or harassed and there were only a few places to stay and eat. It really was an escape from the city. While we still love It, I much preferred the Patong of old.

One of my best memories was a trip we did when the US navy were in harbor. Dad being military, he managed to get us onto the USS White Plains via long boat in which we got a tour of the boat by the Commander of the ship. A great experience.

[56L]

Originally Posted by Bucknaked

Dad was in the RAAF and we were stationed in Butterworth. Twice a year we would fly over to Phuket for a weeks break. We always stayed on Patong. In the 80's it was primarily a port for the US Navy to drop anchor in the Harbour. Beach road was a dirt road and the bridge at the South End of Patong was a timber foot bridge. The bars were situated on the South End of Patong along side the beach. Club Andaman Beach suites was one of the original hotels. The road which runs at the back which Jungceylong and Top O Markets didn't exist. It was farm land and you had to watchout for Water Buffaloes. Patong in the 80 was a paradise. You could hire motorbikes, but you were never hassled or harassed and there were only a few places to stay and eat. It really was an escape from the city. While we still love It, I much preferred the Patong of old.

One of my best memories was a trip we did when the US navy were in harbor. Dad being military, he managed to get us onto the USS White Plains via long boat in which we got a tour of the boat by the Commander of the ship. A great experience.

good old Butterworth,i was stationed there in 93,94 with an australian infantry battalion ,unfortunately i never made it past penang,i always wonder if things have changed much

[Bucknaked]

Originally Posted by 56L

good old Butterworth,i was stationed there in 93,94 with an australian infantry battalion ,unfortunately i never made it past penang,i always wonder if things have changed much

I went back to Penang in 97 for a week. I was amazed at the bridge linking the island to the mainland. We had to drive it . We used to go on the bus from Butterworth to The RAAF school on Penang. Ferry ride was always a highlight. No bridge then.

I have plenty of fond memories from my childhood growing up as a RAAF Brat.

[SLO-04L]

please tell me you planned to be there for a full moon party! definitely something you want to check out

[Dodd]

Stayed at the Bhanthai beach resort last year... great place.

I spent the majority of 8 days on the beach sinking beers... very relaxed holiday. Im heading back in November and staying at a different place, but plan on doing a couple more things this year.

If you are into golf there is some amazing golf courses, ends up costing about 200 AUS but you get club hire, shoe hire, cart, 18 holes, a caddy for the day (who knows everything about the course) couple of beers etc. And they are top quality courses.

I recommend you eat at some of the dodgy looking Thai restaurants instead of keeping your dining to the resorts. They are about 1/3 of the price and the food is much much better.

[DrSnooper]

Originally Posted by Bucknaked

You'll have a great time. One thing I really enjoyed was Phuket Fantasea. You can go for dinner and the show, or show only. The show was sensational, with elephants, trapeze artists, fireworks, and other animals. It was a real highlight of the trip for us.

Plenty of other things to do.

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Hotel has 3 pools, and each has a pool bar.

What is the name of this hotel???? Looks great.

[Bucknaked]

Originally Posted by DrSnooper

What is the name of this hotel???? Looks great.

Banthai

http://www.banthaiphuket.com/

[Feathers]

The Mercure Patong is also a nice hotel.

You will probably also get taken to the Gems Gallery. Another place the drivers get a kick back for bringing tourists.
Only decent thing about it is the air con, and a cold drink on arrival.

The jewellery isn't very nice, and not really all that cheap.