Moving To Phuket Need Friendly Advice

[RyanRocket]

Hello,

I decided to check out Phuket and was wondering of the following things.

1. I probably like to go to school again for the Thai Language, it has been 5 years or so, so I am very rusted, Schools you would recommend? I went to Pro Language in Bangkok I like that type of style best, tried Whalen just was not personal for me. Are there schools in the Phuket area that offer Visas and the Pro Language Method?

2. I need to find a place to stay long term, where would one recommend? I know how to drive motorcycle ... anyone have links, how much will i have to spend for a nice furnished studio or 1 bedroom apartment in a half decent area. thinking my range would be around 20 to 25k baht per month? That doable?

3. Fitness Centers - They have any good fitness centers that one can join? I have had a membership at california wow in the past, something like that around?

Thanks all

[petercallen]

You should have no problem finding accommodation anywhere on the island at the price you quote.

I suggest you get a room in Patong at a daily rate, hire a bike and have a look around.

There are gyms at all popular tourist destinations on the island.

Language schools i cannot help you with

[katabeachbum]

Walen school has just open in Patong, for other language schools do not expect to find same quality of teaching as in BKK

For poolside studio or 1 bedroom apartment at 20 k baht in quiet area of Kata 1 km from Kata Beach, PM me

Hilton Hotel and Chalong Gym to be reckomended on fitness in this area

Welcome to Phuket

[LivinginKata]

I just noticed today that Walen have opened a school in Chalong.

Plenty of gyms all over the island. Just drive about and check them out to fin one that suits you.

I have PMed you about apartments.

[MisterMan]

http://www.siamrealestate.com has lots of houses for rent, more then any other site.

[Old Croc]

As you said you didn't want Walan, try:

Patong Language School

5/19-20 Had Patong Road

Patong Beach, Phuket

(Near Anadaman Suites Hotel)

[RyanRocket]

thanks all, I am not in Phuket yet, coming in February for a week to check it out, have some fun and do some searching as well... just getting a jump start on things:)

[phuketrichard]

for that price u can find plenty of nice accomodations.

I have a 2 bedroom house built on pilings ( so u can park underneath) 1.5 kms behind Fanatsea in Kamala for 12,000!!!

20,000 will get u a new condo with pool and tennis courts for a studio/1 bedroom

DO NOT use an agent as your rent will be more than if u find it on ur own, (10% or so) which is very easy...

Plenty of Language schools in patong so check them all out,

Most larger hotels offer gyms and u can get monthly/yearly memberships