| Cobain_94 Posted on 10/2 18:22 | |
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Fly 23rd of June, arriving back 11th July. Do I need to get a visa to travel, can I sort it out there or will I have to get it in advance? Can anyone recomend beach side accomadation in Phuket, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Samui and Pattaya? | |
| Cobain_94 Posted on 10/2 18:48 | |
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Someone must of had a week or two of debauchery at the above mentioned locations. | |
| Celestron Posted on 10/2 18:48 | |
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I wouldn't worry about a visa it's all the innoculations you'll need to have against malaria, yellow fever, aids the pox etc..but you will be ok if you keep away from certain types of bars. | |
| Lakesideboro Posted on 10/2 18:55 | |
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If you are staying less than a month you do not need a visa. Accomodation depends on budget. I would sort your accomodation out when you get there as they are rarely full and then you can see what you like. | |
| borosteve Posted on 10/2 19:22 | |
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WELL CELESTRON . HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THAILAND THE LADIERS OUT THERE ARE CLEANER THAN ANY WOMAN YOU HAVE BEEN WITH, AND INNOCULATIONS YOU DONT NEED ANY . THE DOCTORS HERE ARE JUST TRYING TO GET MONEY OF YOU.14 DAYS IS NOT ENOUGH IN THAILAND . YOU MUST EASY NEED A MONTH . HOTEL OR CONDO / BETWEEN 150 POUND A MONTH ON SOI 3 ONE MANSION .ON SOI 7/8 THE FLIPPER HOUSE OR THE FLIPPER LODGE COST ABOUT 10 /14 POUND A NIGHT . YOU CAN GET A ROOM FOR 300 BAHT A NIGHT STILL OK. ALL THE BEST STEVE, GO INTO MY MATES BAR ON SOI 7 IN PATTAYA NICKS . TELL HIM BORO STEVE SENT YOU THE REST OF THE PLACES ARE TO EXPENSIVE. HAVE A GREAT TIME . PS YOU WILL NEVER GO ANY WHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD I PROMISE. AND FOR DICK BRAINS WHO HAVE NEVER LEFT TESSIDE . HAV,NT GOT A CLUE . | |
| reynarddasilva Posted on 10/2 19:24 | |
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It depends on the type of accommodation you are looking for in Thailand. Some of the room rates for the hotels are a lot more expensive if you just turn up at the door. There is plenty of accommodation at the budget end of the scale which can be used, some of it very good and others shall we say not so good. If you are looking for recommendations for hotels then I have been and stayed in quite a few, hotmail.com my name above if it would help | |
| jono_feds Posted on 10/2 21:55 | |
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Depends on what you are going for. If it's travelling or a holiday then I can advise some cracking places. If it's sex tourism then I'm not your man. | |
| newholgate Posted on 10/2 22:15 | |
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I would recommend this hotel in Phuket. Its aboout 3km outside of Patong, so its far enough away to have a quiet break, but close enough to get the hotel shuttle bus in if you fancy the bars, restaurants, clubs, etc. We stayed in an ocean view villa, but there was plenty of accommodation types to choose from, at various bugets. Its got a fabulous pool and its own private beach, a fantastic spa and several restaurants. Take a look at the link below... | |
| Link: Thavorn Beach Village, Phuket | |
| Cobain_94 Posted on 11/2 2:17 | |
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"Depends on what you are going for. If it's travelling or a holiday then I can advise some cracking places. If it's sex tourism then I'm not your man." Believe it or not that isn't the main reason I'm going. If I'm still single then it'll be a massive factor but I have these horrible things called morals so if I find myself a girl in the next few months it'll be totally out of the question. Our budget is fairly high, we can all save up and go to a decent rate. Thanks for the advise all of you. Newholgate, that hotel looks amazing. --- Post edited by Cobain_94 on 11/2 2:18 --- | |
| newholgate Posted on 11/2 10:19 | |
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Cobain, it was amazing! I've just been looking back at the photo gallery section on that website....ahh, the memories! One of the added luxuries we had in our room was a jacuzzi on the balcony. It was fabulous just to sit in there with those magnificent views of the bay (those rooms are the ones set into the hillside on the home page). The staff there we the nicest people we have ever met in any hotel we have ever stayed in. While in Thailand (probably when you are in Pattaya), try if you can to get up to Kanchanaburi to see the Bridge over the River Kwai. I think that was one of the most moving experiences I've ever had. We went to the war graves first, then on to the JEATH Museum. From there, we took a boat along the River Kwai to the Bridge. We walked over the bridge first, then took a train along 'Death Railway', which goes up to the Burmese border. Its an experience I will never forget. Try to get to Bankok too, especially if you like sightseeing. The Royal temples and palaces there are fantastic. From Phuket, you will be close enough to take a trip up to the Phang-Nga Province, where you can take a boat trip out to James Bond Island, the one from "The Man with the Golden Gun". The scenery there is lovely. We also stopped off at Kho Panyi, which is a kind of floating island, attached to a big rock. We also had a few days break away from Phuket at Phi Phi Island. A boat runs daily between Phuket and Phi Phi. Its where "The Beach" was filmed and is a fantastic place for really relaxing and unwinding. I'm sure you will have a fantastic time. I wish I was going back! 
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| Cobain_94 Posted on 11/2 12:50 | |
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Sounds like a good holiday. We're already planning jungle tours and fishing trips in Samui (never been fishing but how hard can it be?). Also does anyone know of anywhere I can quickly get an open water dive license over here before I go? Yeah will look into a few of those things newholgate, thanks. | |
| grantus Posted on 11/2 12:58 | |
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Been to Thailand a few times, love it there. Been to Koh Samui 3 times over the last 10 years. it has changed beyond all recognition in this time. Not necessarily for the better unfortunatley, but, it is still a lovely island all the same. Last time I went, I stayed at Coral Bay and it was fantastic. Completely recommend it. Also would recommend a place on Koh Tao if you're going there. let me know and I'll try to remember what it was called again. Think paradise though. | |
| Link: Coral Bay, Koh Samui. Lovely | |
| manhead Posted on 11/2 12:58 | |
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hey mate, you going fighting over there? i can put you in touch with some training camps if you like? | |
| reynarddasilva Posted on 11/2 13:19 | |
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There is a dive centre in Redcar, other than Denny's. Not sure the name of it at the moment but it is on the corner of Lord Street and Redcar Lane. 4th. Element in Stockton are listed in yell.com Haven't had any experience of either of them though. | |
| Cobain_94 Posted on 11/2 13:25 | |
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Now then Lee, I probably will be partying too hard to go fighting over there alot but was hoping to have a training session in Fairtex in Phuket, heard good things about that place so I might give it a go. Where you training at now? | |
