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

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

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

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.

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

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)

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:)

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