humdrumdays Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Have male friends coming over for a week. All of us about 60 years. Want an old boys week doing different things Any ideas what to do /where to go? Not into golf or noisy bar beers Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Might be an idea if you stated where you are going to be based ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esso49 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Where do you live ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humdrumdays Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 Live in Korat...but would meet them in Bangkok. Would be nice to do Bkk and somewhere nearby. Have done Kwai, Cha Am/Hua Hin, Prachuap, Ayuthaya many times ... and don't like Pattaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 6 minutes ago, humdrumdays said: Live in Korat...but would meet them in Bangkok. Would be nice to do Bkk and somewhere nearby. Have done Kwai, Cha Am/Hua Hin, Prachuap, Ayuthaya many times ... and don't like Pattaya From that list sounds like you need possibly Chiang Mai direction or North East up to Udon or Khon Kaen areas although none are "nearby" but a short hop on a plane or on a train for something different. If you are then considering a flight you can hop down to Samui or Krabi and even Phuket for a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humdrumdays Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 Thanks for the advice about the NE & C Mai. Trouble is I've been here 10 yrs plus and have been to most places I want to go to. And my friends have been to most of them too. My favourite is Prachuap town nice promenade, easy going laid back bars/cafes relatively unspoilt town but as I have said before have been there many times. I guess I'm trying to find something similar ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 What about an island hop ? Koh Chang, Koh Samet etc ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humdrumdays Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 thx will check with my friends and get more info on what they want to do in a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauGR1 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Definitely i would avoid islands and beaches, it can be very boring if you're not lucky with the weather. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert bloggs Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 How about you all sit in your hotel room watching tv ,sounds like their sort of good time .???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertson468 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 22 hours ago, mauGR1 said: Definitely i would avoid islands and beaches, it can be very boring if you're not lucky with the weather. Rubbish! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauGR1 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 10 minutes ago, robertson468 said: 22 hours ago, mauGR1 said: Definitely i would avoid islands and beaches, it can be very boring if you're not lucky with the weather. Rubbish! Rubbish ? Fair enough if you think so. But, here where i live the weather is completely unpredictable. The last 3 days the weather is great, but prior didn't see the sun for 5 days, with all the varieties of rain you can imagine. The good thing is there is barely some tourist around, so at least it's quiet. Still, if i was on a short holiday in the rainy season, i would rather enjoy a city like Bangkok, which has all the attractions that people can ask for. Plus, Ayutthaya and Kanchanaburi are easy and interesting towns nearby, which you can go and back in the same day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melvinmelvin Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 23 hours ago, humdrumdays said: Thanks for the advice about the NE & C Mai. Trouble is I've been here 10 yrs plus and have been to most places I want to go to. And my friends have been to most of them too. My favourite is Prachuap town nice promenade, easy going laid back bars/cafes relatively unspoilt town but as I have said before have been there many times. I guess I'm trying to find something similar ..... there are a number of small places between Prachuap and Hua Hin, laid back and OK do the coastal strip from Trat down to Cambodia Ayuthaya? Ampawa? Plenty of things to see/do in BKK and nearby; Koh Kred Wat Hua Krabue in SW BKK for a fantastic collection of vintage cars Boat trips here and there the art gallery across the street from MBK, interesting place Ancient Siam/Village in Samut Prakan The Artists House mmm 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micmichd Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 On 9/23/2018 at 10:48 AM, humdrumdays said: Live in Korat...but would meet them in Bangkok. Would be nice to do Bkk and somewhere nearby. Have done Kwai, Cha Am/Hua Hin, Prachuap, Ayuthaya many times ... and don't like Pattaya Old Bangkok (the Rattanakosin island) might be a good idea. The area near the Chanasokran temple (not Khao San Road, rather the area around Soi Rambuttri) Adjacent to Phra Athrit Road and the boat pier at the Chao Praya River - actually the easiest way to get around in Bangkok. I don't know Korat. But the yearly Elephant Roundup in Surin is certainly worth going there. And, of course, all those orchid lakes in the Issan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincolnshire poacher Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 On 9/23/2018 at 10:59 AM, humdrumdays said: Thanks for the advice about the NE & C Mai. Trouble is I've been here 10 yrs plus and have been to most places I want to go to. And my friends have been to most of them too. My favourite is Prachuap town nice promenade, easy going laid back bars/cafes relatively unspoilt town but as I have said before have been there many times. I guess I'm trying to find something similar ..... I would stick with Prachuap, good beach at Ao Manao, also a museum that celebrates the last time Thais fought to defend their country, if you can find it, Good outdoor eating places on the left past the pier and sensibly priced hotels, Fairly quiet but enough to make it interesting Big Market at the nearby Burmese border, What's not to like ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawadee1947 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Some girls, some Jaba, some Tom Boys, some Beer. They will definetely never forget you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnyS Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 On 9/22/2018 at 10:48 PM, humdrumdays said: Live in Korat...but would meet them in Bangkok. Would be nice to do Bkk and somewhere nearby. Have done Kwai, Cha Am/Hua Hin, Prachuap, Ayuthaya many times ... and don't like Pattaya Take them to NANA HOTEL on Soi 4 Sukhamvit . Across from Nana Plaza complex. Room are inexpensive around $50 per night (included basic breakfast) Next to skyway they will like the time. [email protected] 4 Nana Tai , Sukhumvit Road Bangkok 10110, TEL (66-2)255-2525 , (66-2)656-8111. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtrnuno41 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Well it seems you are all bored with Thailand having done everything. BUt if you go to Chiang Mai, you could go fishing. There is a pond over there with asian carps. A German guy owning the pond(?) pick you up at hotel and brings you, A thai guide helps you with the fishing, you dont even have to put on the bait or hook up the carp (for a real fisherman maybe boring) but if the carp is hooked up, you can try to reel it in. THose fish fight real good and after a day, you will feel your arms. Guess they are really hungry, as the guide throws in and almost instantly hooks up the carp. I wouldnt bother about fancy clothes or shoes, just some old stuff will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bredbury Blue Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 If you have a car and you and your buddies like seeing Thailand, how about: a trip to Kanchanaburi or a drive back to Khorat - via Aranyaprathet to Buriram and then to Khorat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The manic Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 On 9/23/2018 at 4:48 AM, humdrumdays said: Live in Korat...but would meet them in Bangkok. Would be nice to do Bkk and somewhere nearby. Have done Kwai, Cha Am/Hua Hin, Prachuap, Ayuthaya many times ... and don't like Pattaya Have they been to Pattaya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 On 9/23/2018 at 11:27 AM, mauGR1 said: Definitely i would avoid islands and beaches, it can be very boring if you're not lucky with the weather. Someone had to say it assuming the visit is in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 On 9/24/2018 at 9:34 AM, robertson468 said: Rubbish! What rubbish!? We are in the monsoon season and sitting under the roof is not everyone's favorite. A mate was in Phuket some years ago. 21 days, 20 days of rain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The manic Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 On 9/24/2018 at 6:50 AM, DonnyS said: Take them to NANA HOTEL on Soi 4 Sukhamvit . Across from Nana Plaza complex. Room are inexpensive around $50 per night (included basic breakfast) Next to skyway they will like the time. [email protected] 4 Nana Tai , Sukhumvit Road Bangkok 10110, TEL (66-2)255-2525 , (66-2)656-8111. Go bar hopping on Nana - Soi 4. Go to the Colombian Restaurant near Suk Soi 29. Go to MBC. Go to the main Wats near the River. Go on a river trip on public transport. Go on a canal trip, public transport to the Museum on Asoke and Jim Thompson's Silk House. Go to the 50th Floor restaurant near Paragon. Eat shark fin soup at the Paragon food court. Hire some beautiful escorts. Visit the excellent massage parlours on soi 24/1. Go for a bar crawl on soi 33. Check out the museums and art galleries. Go shooting etc etc. Watch Thai Kick Boxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The manic Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 1 minute ago, KhunBENQ said: What rubbish!? We are in the monsoon season and sitting under the roof is not everyone's favorite. A mate was in Phuket some years ago. 21 days, 20 days of rain. Ha ha. Use a weather app and move to the area where its not raining! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, The manic said: Ha ha. Use a weather app and move to the area where its not raining! Good idea if you are flexible for a short term plan. Samui seems still to be dry currently(?). Edited September 25, 2018 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted September 25, 2018 Share Posted September 25, 2018 And this might expect you anytime in Phuket at this time: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1058808-severe-thunderstorm-warning-issued-for-phuket/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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