thehips Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 hey, you might be able to help me... I am getting married in Phuket this year. At this point i have nearly 50 guests coming... some of which are family young and old.. i will spend two days in patong as a stag but that aside i dnt want the holiday to be bar based.. My younger sisters will be there-parents aunts etc...as well as alot of friends. I am just wondering is there many things to do other than sunbath and drink.... I know there are certain tours but the last time i done one of them -James Bond isand-it wasnt the greatest... which one of those tours do people recomend.?? Also are there any other things for family fun or so people can see real thailand.... any suggestions or help would be great... i would love a fishing trip or a drive to remote areas etc. tha nks hips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry9999 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 hey, you might be able to help me... I am getting married in Phuket this year. At this point i have nearly 50 guests coming... some of which are family young and old.. i will spend two days in patong as a stag but that aside i dnt want the holiday to be bar based..My younger sisters will be there-parents aunts etc...as well as alot of friends. I am just wondering is there many things to do other than sunbath and drink.... I know there are certain tours but the last time i done one of them -James Bond isand-it wasnt the greatest... which one of those tours do people recomend.?? Also are there any other things for family fun or so people can see real thailand.... any suggestions or help would be great... i would love a fishing trip or a drive to remote areas etc. tha nks hips Why not take them to Thailand, it's not far from Phuket you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bojo Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I'm sure some of your guests would enjoy wakeboarding and waterskiing etc at phuketcableski.com not far from patong beach. Regards Bojo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verydumbubba Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Krabi? Bubba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 hey, you might be able to help me... I am getting married in Phuket this year. At this point i have nearly 50 guests coming... some of which are family young and old.. i will spend two days in patong as a stag but that aside i dnt want the holiday to be bar based..My younger sisters will be there-parents aunts etc...as well as alot of friends. I am just wondering is there many things to do other than sunbath and drink.... I know there are certain tours but the last time i done one of them -James Bond isand-it wasnt the greatest... which one of those tours do people recomend.?? Also are there any other things for family fun or so people can see real thailand.... any suggestions or help would be great... i would love a fishing trip or a drive to remote areas etc. tha nks hips You don't mention how long they are planning to stay, but I would think after a few days(at most) Patong will start to drive them nuts. I would prefer Kamala or Surin for a more chilled out family holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmac Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 I'm sure the kids would love to watch the gunfights that are now being put on, or they could always play "Spot the ladyboy". For goodness sake, Patong is only good for one thing - and you're going to be doing that on your stag nights. Other than that, it's overpriced and unfriendly. If you've any sense get the family out of Patong ASAP, and show them Thailand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bina Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 moved to phuket forum maybe u will get better responses i moved this by accident to pattaya (got my p's mixed up) pardon the double jump... bina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMan Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Well there are lots of things.. The usual touristy things like Elephant Trekking, the nicest one in my opinoin is Kok Chang Safari. kokchangsafair dot com Cooking Classes, there is one in Patong and one in Chalong and one at Mom Tri's Boathouse. I have done the one at the Boathouse and thought it was great. boathousephuket dot com There are also diving courses, try dives, snorkeling trips For my niece and nephew who were 14 I stuck them in Thai Boxing Classes for a week, they loved it. If you are here in the low season there are surf classes Yoga classes all over the island and cheap Massages and Spa's and beauty treatments .... In Patong Relax Spa is nice Where is everyone staying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
areafour Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 A good phang nga bay kayak tour is a great day out for families - just look into it first some are simply 'james bond tours with a bit of kayaking thrown in. Avoid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Take a boat to Phi Phi. The trip there is half the fun and if it's a hot day being out on the water with a breeze is a nice way to stay cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viciouskitty74 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 So when exactly is the wedding? You need to factor in monsoon season.....where errr........having a sunny outdoor at the beach wedding is either going to give you and guests heatstrokes.....or lovely lashing of rain where your bride will appreciate the not a dry eye in the stands event. Boat rides arent for those with seasickness. But you can always maroon some relatives you hate on some obscure island where they can indulge themselves getting a tan and even a Open water padi licence. I can only think of shopping being a family event. Rent a couple of scooter bikes, have a family try to squeeze onto one. Think how many family members can squeeze onto one scooter. Winning family get pictures taken and probably a fantastic meal at those quaint thai restaurants in town and so on. Go search out night markets where the locals shop in. And do bring back hordes of lovely ceramic and wooden wares back to home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huggybear Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) hey, you might be able to help me... I am getting married in Phuket this year. At this point i have nearly 50 guests coming... some of which are family young and old.. i will spend two days in patong as a stag but that aside i dnt want the holiday to be bar based..My younger sisters will be there-parents aunts etc...as well as alot of friends. I am just wondering is there many things to do other than sunbath and drink.... I know there are certain tours but the last time i done one of them -James Bond isand-it wasnt the greatest... which one of those tours do people recomend.?? Also are there any other things for family fun or so people can see real thailand.... any suggestions or help would be great... i would love a fishing trip or a drive to remote areas etc. thanks hips Take the family for a night to Fantasea (Phuket Show), although I have not been I hear it's some o.k. entertainment. Drive up to Khao Lak for a daytrip, check your maps for some waterfalls and take note of the Navy ship that is still stranded inland from the Tsunami. Can take the family to the Gibbon Reserve out past the Heroines monument, look at all the monkeys, donate some money for their rehabilitation. Maybe hit the Go Cart Track in Kathu, John the owner is a heck of a guy, he'll be sure you have fun. Daytrip to the Phuket Aquarium That's all I can think of now.... Edited July 30, 2009 by huggybear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagallim Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Bottom line, just chose a nice hotel in a pleasant area. Forget the Patong crap, that's only worth a couple of hours of anybody's time. If you get the hotel right, and negotiate a good discount based on the number of guests that you're anticipating, everybody will be happy, and your family/friends can 'cherry pick' themselves about what tours/excursions they want to do. My experience, let everyone do what they want to do, when they want to do it. Trying to do mass social/recreation events are a nightmare (and nobody will thank you for it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsman69 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) Bottom line, just chose a nice hotel in a pleasant area. Forget the Patong crap, that's only worth a couple of hours of anybody's time. If you get the hotel right, and negotiate a good discount based on the number of guests that you're anticipating, everybody will be happy, and your family/friends can 'cherry pick' themselves about what tours/excursions they want to do. My experience, let everyone do what they want to do, when they want to do it. Trying to do mass social/recreation events are a nightmare (and nobody will thank you for it). Agree 100% just a quick glance into our own backyard is proof enough. Edited July 30, 2009 by sportsman69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thongkorn Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 (edited) Will This help you. JACKIE TRAVEL 44/1 Sainamyen Rd Patong Beach Phuket Tel 089_4746492 fax (076) 296411 I have known this lady 5 years , she is good and genuine , She can book every thing , hotels, rooms, planes, boats,taxis, shows, excursions the works, She has a small place just past the police station. hope this helps you, ps the Elephant show is worth seeing , Ko lak is a bit dead this time of year but it is family oriantated. if you want numbers for tha.t i have them Edited July 30, 2009 by LivinginKata Email address removed - LivinginKata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viciouskitty74 Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 There is also plenty of paintball venues....controlled environment, cannot garantee about the shooters though..... transversite caberet shows, butterfly park, mani and pedi, massages for everyone to help rid whatever jet lags, dental & even plastic surgeries are all available in Phuket Thailand. But please.....please....do not attempt to conduct a sex change for each other or go ink/tattoo yourselves at this happy period........I am sure you or your bride will not want to see a name like 'simon/simone' inked on either your bodies. Especially if your name isnt Simon and bride's name isnt Simone. Or worse, you have the name Simon inked on your body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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