Rawai Info Needed

[bikkalad]

Hi all, thinking of going to Rawai for a couple of days in August any info on accomodation prices would be much help and what to do,bar/food info would be great.......cheers

[nashslash]

If your coming to Rawai for 2 Day vacation in August then the cost of 2 days accommodation shouldn’t really be bothering you in the slightest. Expect to pay anything from 500 Baht + bepending on the type of accommodation your interested in.

There’s plenty of varied food available in Rawai.

What to do? Spend a few days with a beautiful Thai escort, or watch cable TV in your room. Its up to you...

Things to see? Phromthep Cape, Nai Harn Beach, Big Buddha, Zoo, Aquarium.....

[bikkalad]

Thanx for the reply Nash, gonna be 21 days all in and was just gonna have a look down there as will be going to Krabi/Aonang/Koh Phi Phi and possibly Koh Samui this time round..............will be bringing me boots with me also..................to fill;)

[Jimi007]

Bring a rain coat too!

It's monsoon season...

[KarenBravo]

Bring a rain coat too!

It's monsoon season...

Every day is monsoon season. We now have the SW monsoon, which brings rain, so, yes, bring your raincoat.

[LivinginKata]

Bring a rain coat too!

It's monsoon season...

Every day is monsoon season. We now have the SW monsoon, which brings rain, so, yes, bring your raincoat.

C'mon, it's not that much rain. A short shower. No need for rain coat, I carry a small umbrella. At worst case one of the bike capes or a black garbage bag cut out for head and arms ....

[BillR]

not to be missed - Adam Kebab

[starkey_rich]

Roxanne Bar on the road to Nai Harn.

Cold beer,Indian curries and beautiful ladies all in the the same place.

What more could anyone ask for.

[HDRIDER]

Roxanne Bar on the road to Nai Harn.

Cold beer,Indian curries and beautiful ladies all in the the same place.

What more could anyone ask for

Get rid of the Indian food

[bikkalad]

Gonna be takin one with me,one i met last year,shes a good sort we shall see.........if no good will part exchange;)

[snoother]

not to be missed - Adam Kebab

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There are at least 20 restaurants in rawai to try before this one...

[starkey_rich]

Roxanne Bar on the road to Nai Harn.

Cold beer,Indian curries and beautiful ladies all in the the same place.

What more could anyone ask for

Get rid of the Indian food

Why?

They also do burgers for boring -------

[F1fanatic]

If you're looking for a great view, not to mention a cool breeze.... I have to recommend Nikita's bar on Rawai beach. The food is fine and the only down-side that I have seen is that if you get pissed - the bargirls will inflate your bill dramatically (allegedly) and that if you are female, they pretty much ignore you.

Edit - I would also recommend Coconut Paradise (or something simlar) at the other end of Rawai beach. The food is better (if you're into farang food) and the bargirls more friendly, even if you're female so they have little to gain other than a tip. The view is not as good as Nikita's, but is still OK.

[bikkalad]

Yep, thanx for the replys will have to check it out in August.........let the "teelak" work a deal with accomo perhaps????

[HDRIDER]

Roxanne Bar on the road to Nai Harn.

Cold beer,Indian curries and beautiful ladies all in the the same place.

What more could anyone ask for

Get rid of the Indian food

Why?

They also do burgers for boring -------

it's me,,, i just hate Indian food, been working up there

[terak69]

Roxanne Bar on the road to Nai Harn.

Cold beer,Indian curries and beautiful ladies all in the the same place.

What more could anyone ask for

Get rid of the Indian food

Why?

They also do burgers for boring -------

Keep the Indians & get rid of the cowboys - How's the new Indian Shack doing ??

[starkey_rich]

it's me,,, i just hate Indian food, been working up there

No problem.I have spent a long time in India also and I know the food can be be pretty dire but this Indian quite tasty.Try it sometime

[grumpyoldman]

Gonna be takin one with me,one i met last year,shes a good sort we shall see.........if no good will part exchange;)

Thus the suggestion of wearing a "raincoat"

Look into Green Valley Resort, should be 500thb a night, has a pool, aircon, wifi.

Across the street, noodle soups, to the other side breakfast buffet at Chao Khun, up the street, all nite venue The Icon Pub. Opposite direction, left if you head out of Green Valley is JayFai Thai Food and Kallots for a fresh baguette sandwich, Rum Jungle, Tony, the chef there is unbelievable, a little bit pricey but well worth it as the quality is outstanding.

Toward Nai Harn beach, best club sandwich on the island at The Breakfast Hut, some of the best Italian food around at M&M's, if you get a hankering for Mexican, Los Amigos.

Cut through road to Rawai Beach a left before you get to Nai Harn Lagoon, is where a poster mentions Roxanne Bar, go all the way through to Rawai Beach and eat Thai food & BBQ on mats in the sand, can continue to the other end to Nikitas, further on, entertainment complex Laguna Bars which also holds an all nite disco.

[bikkalad]

We meet again Grumpy, thanx for the info,this site is a wealth of information........thanx fellas

[Jimi007]

Gonna be takin one with me,one i met last year,shes a good sort we shall see.........if no good will part exchange;)

Thus the suggestion of wearing a "raincoat"

Hey somebody caught my little pun... Another Californian of course.

[evanson]

Roxanne Bar on the road to Nai Harn.

Cold beer,Indian curries and beautiful ladies all in the the same place.

What more could anyone ask for

Get rid of the Indian food

And the 'beautiful' er, 'ladies'.

[evanson]

Gonna be takin one with me,one i met last year,shes a good sort we shall see.........if no good will part exchange;)

Thus the suggestion of wearing a "raincoat"

Look into Green Valley Resort, should be 500thb a night, has a pool, aircon, wifi.

Across the street, noodle soups, to the other side breakfast buffet at Chao Khun, up the street, all nite venue The Icon Pub. Opposite direction, left if you head out of Green Valley is JayFai Thai Food and Kallots for a fresh baguette sandwich, Rum Jungle, Tony, the chef there is unbelievable, a little bit pricey but well worth it as the quality is outstanding.

Toward Nai Harn beach, best club sandwich on the island at The Breakfast Hut, some of the best Italian food around at M&M's, if you get a hankering for Mexican, Los Amigos.

Cut through road to Rawai Beach a left before you get to Nai Harn Lagoon, is where a poster mentions Roxanne Bar, go all the way through to Rawai Beach and eat Thai food & BBQ on mats in the sand, can continue to the other end to Nikitas, further on, entertainment complex Laguna Bars which also holds an all nite disco.

And so, after just one post, you have deduced the OP to be a dyed in the wool expat with a hankering for prostitutes, bad food and a 'living on the edge type' being prepared to be hit over the head/knocked off a motorbike after a glorious night's fun at the notorious Icon.

Edited June 22, 2011 by evanson

[bikkalad]

Been 6 times to Thailand, first time back in 89 then twice in 90/91/94 then a large break 09/10 now 11 so that will be 7 times done the Golden triangle thing hill tribes elephants blah blah blah....just wanna relax for a while after working hard

[grumpyoldman]

Gonna be takin one with me,one i met last year,shes a good sort we shall see.........if no good will part exchange;)

Thus the suggestion of wearing a "raincoat"

Look into Green Valley Resort, should be 500thb a night, has a pool, aircon, wifi.

Across the street, noodle soups, to the other side breakfast buffet at Chao Khun, up the street, all nite venue The Icon Pub. Opposite direction, left if you head out of Green Valley is JayFai Thai Food and Kallots for a fresh baguette sandwich, Rum Jungle, Tony, the chef there is unbelievable, a little bit pricey but well worth it as the quality is outstanding.

Toward Nai Harn beach, best club sandwich on the island at The Breakfast Hut, some of the best Italian food around at M&M's, if you get a hankering for Mexican, Los Amigos.

Cut through road to Rawai Beach a left before you get to Nai Harn Lagoon, is where a poster mentions Roxanne Bar, go all the way through to Rawai Beach and eat Thai food & BBQ on mats in the sand, can continue to the other end to Nikitas, further on, entertainment complex Laguna Bars which also holds an all nite disco.

And so, after just one post, you have deduced the OP to be a dyed in the wool expat with a hankering for prostitutes, bad food and a 'living on the edge type' being prepared to be hit over the head/knocked off a motorbike after a glorious night's fun at the notorious Icon.

First, may I advise you and Katasyd to get a drink together as you seem the same lot.

As for the points of your post: "deduced the OP to be a dyed in the wool expat with a hankering for prostitutes" absolutely not, was making a pun of raincoat, and the OP actually mentions he already has a GF here.

"bad food " whaat? All the places I mentioned have good food, have you been to any of them Evanson?

"'living on the edge type' being prepared to be hit over the head/knocked off a motorbike after a glorious night's fun at the notorious Icon." the place I mentioned he should stay at is walking distance to Icon, and really now you are just being dramatic with words like "glorious" and "notorious".

[bikkalad]

Well if you cant have a good time and a laugh on holiday after working dam_n hard all year ........I put my arms up Guilty...;0....throw away the key....last one turn the lights out haha........by the way 2012 next year see what awakes for us then........mayan calender etc.......tongue in cheek like.....cheers fellas

[F1fanatic]

First, may I advise you and Katasyd to get a drink together as you seem the same lot.

As for the points of your post: "deduced the OP to be a dyed in the wool expat with a hankering for prostitutes" absolutely not, was making a pun of raincoat, and the OP actually mentions he already has a GF here.

"bad food " whaat? All the places I mentioned have good food, have you been to any of them Evanson?

"'living on the edge type' being prepared to be hit over the head/knocked off a motorbike after a glorious night's fun at the notorious Icon." the place I mentioned he should stay at is walking distance to Icon, and really now you are just being dramatic with words like "glorious" and "notorious".

You forgot to add me to your list - I'm feeling left out (sulk)

[terak69]

Across the street, noodle soups, to the other side breakfast buffet at Chao Khun, up the street, all nite venue The Icon Pub. Opposite direction, left if you head out of Green Valley is JayFai Thai Food and Kallots for a fresh baguette sandwich, Rum Jungle, Tony, the chef there is unbelievable, a little bit pricey but well worth it as the quality is outstanding.

Toward Nai Harn beach, best club sandwich on the island at The Breakfast Hut, some of the best Italian food around at M&M's, if you get a hankering for Mexican, Los Amigos.

Cut through road to Rawai Beach a left before you get to Nai Harn Lagoon, is where a poster mentions Roxanne Bar, go all the way through to Rawai Beach and eat Thai food & BBQ on mats in the sand, can continue to the other end to Nikitas, further on, entertainment complex Laguna Bars which also holds an all nite disco.

Chao Khun - is that the one on the right towards Icon ??

[grumpyoldman]

Across the street, noodle soups, to the other side breakfast buffet at Chao Khun, up the street, all nite venue The Icon Pub. Opposite direction, left if you head out of Green Valley is JayFai Thai Food and Kallots for a fresh baguette sandwich, Rum Jungle, Tony, the chef there is unbelievable, a little bit pricey but well worth it as the quality is outstanding.

Toward Nai Harn beach, best club sandwich on the island at The Breakfast Hut, some of the best Italian food around at M&M's, if you get a hankering for Mexican, Los Amigos.

Cut through road to Rawai Beach a left before you get to Nai Harn Lagoon, is where a poster mentions Roxanne Bar, go all the way through to Rawai Beach and eat Thai food & BBQ on mats in the sand, can continue to the other end to Nikitas, further on, entertainment complex Laguna Bars which also holds an all nite disco.

Chao Khun - is that the one on the right towards Icon ??

On the right coming from Icon if headed toward Nai Harn Beach, on the corner opposite The Freebird Bar & Restaurant.

Maybe the one you are thinking of is Typhoon? With all the wood decking and furniture, I understand they too have a breakfast buffet, but have heard it's hit and miss.

F1Fanatic consider yourself added to the list. Anyone that sits and watches a race where the pole sitter goes round and round for hours to victory (mind numbing) is also probably after hi-so ladies in Kata (which is a complete laugher). Good nite to all and to all a good nite !!

[terak69]

On the right coming from Icon if headed toward Nai Harn Beach, on the corner opposite The Freebird Bar & Restaurant.

Maybe the one you are thinking of is Typhoon? With all the wood decking and furniture, I understand they too have a breakfast buffet, but have heard it's hit and miss.

F1Fanatic consider yourself added to the list. Anyone that sits and watches a race where the pole sitter goes round and round for hours to victory (mind numbing) is also probably after hi-so ladies in Kata (which is a complete laugher). Good nite to all and to all a good nite !!

Ouch -that's told you F1fanatic, but I too follow F1, but I thought this was all about Rawai ??

Typhoon - dreadful

M & M - food Ok, but dreadful owner (the Mrs half)

Kallots - going downhill recently

just my views

[katasyd]

On the right coming from Icon if headed toward Nai Harn Beach, on the corner opposite The Freebird Bar & Restaurant.

Maybe the one you are thinking of is Typhoon? With all the wood decking and furniture, I understand they too have a breakfast buffet, but have heard it's hit and miss.

F1Fanatic consider yourself added to the list. Anyone that sits and watches a race where the pole sitter goes round and round for hours to victory (mind numbing) is also probably after hi-so ladies in Kata (which is a complete laugher). Good nite to all and to all a good nite !!

Never did i use the word "Hi So".

It was educated.

Sorry for not wanting to date a non English speaking bargirl and sit in a restaurant over a meal with nothing to talk about.

You take everything i post to heart because it must hit home with you the hardest.

Did i strike a nerve? Are you the guy sitting out front of the mom & pop shops sipping your 35 baht beer down there on the concrete stools?

Rawai is a tip, yes it has good restaurants but i would not recommend anyone to stay there for a holiday.