gaztop08

Hi.

When I was in Phuket about two years ago stayed in an apartment complex without wi-fi.Had a small laptop(netbook) with usb port and used a dongle(like usb stick) with a sim card and was able to access internet ok.

What options are available now because most likely on my next trip would be staying again in apartments without wi-fi.This time would probably bring a tablet that would have micro usb connection.I have seen in some countries you can buy a mobile dongle that you dont connect to your device but it sets up a local wifi once you have inserted the correct sim.

Also if this is available where is the best shop to go to in Patong.

Thanks

Helpful yes..only have 3 posts..but like to browse

Ok so bars in Rawai? Is there a thread on the topic or should I start one?

Yes here is the topic Rawai night life.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/648574-rawai-nite-life/

A safety tip would be to be careful with regards to swimming in the sea at this time of the year.Ensure you choose a beach with lifeguards and look for any warning flags that indicate whether swimming is allowed.

Never really used radar maps...just forecast data...Do you find the radar information useful?

I dont know much about the nightlife of those two places as only had the occasional meal there..It does seem as though Karon might have more hotel options.The time of year that you are visiting (high season) both beaches should be good.From the end of Karon beach to the start of Kata I would say would take more than ten minutes walking time.

Have a look at this vid from youtube it will give you some idea of th distance and what road is like between the two.The guy starts from the one end of Karon drives the length of the beach( along the beach road) and stops at the start of Kata..Takes him about 5 minutes.

One more thing if you choose Kata you are also close to another smaller beach called Kata Noi..so you could have a different beach either side of you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRosnWqB8UE