Simon1985 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 A longtail boat ride out to Coral Island for a day of snorkeling and sitting on the beach. Is this only possible from November to April due to rough sea conditions? No. It all depends on the day. There can be rough sea conditions during those months as well. There are nice days with calm seas during the monsoon season too. I was hoping that was going to be the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 The best thing about Phuket is.......... Leaving Leave as soon as you possiby can! You guys should get together and post some more crap... Seems unavoidable that people who don't live in Phuket, or like in my case in the bigger Phuket area, come in here only to spew negativity. Just ignore them. If what you mean by "the bigger Phuket area" you mean, "Thailand" - sure - otherwise, like I have been asking for several months, and still yet to get an answer, from anybody - name one positive thing that has been implemented to benefit tourists, and the tourism industry, here on Phuket, in recent times???? Maybe it's not "negativity" - it's fact. By all means, post something to prove this statement wrong, rather than criiicize the "spew of negativity." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keestha Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 If what you mean by "the bigger Phuket area" you mean, "Thailand" - sure - otherwise, like I have been asking for several months, and still yet to get an answer, from anybody - name one positive thing that has been implemented to benefit tourists, and the tourism industry, here on Phuket, in recent times???? Maybe it's not "negativity" - it's fact. By all means, post something to prove this statement wrong, rather than criiicize the "spew of negativity." With "the bigger Phuket area (should probably have said "the greater Phuket area") I meant Phuket+Phangnga. The population of Phuket originally came from Phangnga, and in both provinces the same dialect is spoken. I live in Khao Lak, which depends on Phuket's infrastructure, it is still more or less a suburb of Phuket. Point taken, NKM. Difficult to name any positive thing which has been successfully implemented to benefit tourists. But posts written by outsiders which basically just say Phuket is a s'hole don't constitute any constructive contribution to the conversation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickster Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Jump on a scooter and keep to the coast roads to explore the wonderful beaches we are blessed with on this fantastic island...... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judo Chop Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 A longtail boat ride out to Coral Island for a day of snorkeling and sitting on the beach. Shame the coral is dead at Coral Island. I always recommend to friends and family that they go to Koh Racha (Raya) for that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi007 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 A longtail boat ride out to Coral Island for a day of snorkeling and sitting on the beach. Shame the coral is dead at Coral Island. I always recommend to friends and family that they go to Koh Racha (Raya) for that. We had an extensive coral bleaching about three years ago now, when the water temperature reached 34º. It affected most coral in the entire region. It is growing back though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellred Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Are there any crocodile farms in Phuket? I want to get a picture taken holding a baby one. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2 Shall I take this as a no then or do the local ex pats not know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 "like I have been asking for several months, and still yet to get an answer, from anybody - name one positive thing that has been implemented to benefit tourists, and the tourism industry, here on Phuket, in recent times????"-------NKM Better lifeguarding at the beaches NKG and if you are going to guffaw that please see the photo I posted in the news section in the lifeguarding thread. @the guy looking for the crocodile farm, off to Pattaya for you, as I don't believe there are any in HKT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phronesis Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Better lifeguarding at the beaches.Better lifeguarding....Pfffttttt!!!! Last week two of the lifeguards I know where arrested and jailed on drug offenses. Many of them peddle weed and ya ice on the side to farang customers. What Phuket do live in...definitely not the same one as me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 Better lifeguarding at the beaches.Better lifeguarding....Pfffttttt!!!!Last week two of the lifeguards I know where arrested and jailed on drug offenses. Many of them peddle weed and ya ice on the side to farang customers. What Phuket do live in...definitely not the same one as me... As I mentioned, look at the photo I posted in the news thread. The lifeguarding has been upgraded for sure. Not sure what Phuket you live in either. I guess Patong? Are you on the "Patong is Phuket" bandwagon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellred Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 "like I have been asking for several months, and still yet to get an answer, from anybody - name one positive thing that has been implemented to benefit tourists, and the tourism industry, here on Phuket, in recent times????"-------NKM Better lifeguarding at the beaches NKG and if you are going to guffaw that please see the photo I posted in the news section in the lifeguarding thread. @the guy looking for the crocodile farm, off to Pattaya for you, as I don't believe there are any in HKT. Thanks, I think so yes Sriracha is my best bet, Having said that I will also be going to Samui before heading back to Bangkok so may try there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bockscar Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 'Recommending "the Best" Thing To Do In Phuket' Leave! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post grumpyoldman Posted March 31, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2013 'Recommending "the Best" Thing To Do In Phuket' Leave! For you and those posting the same "good riddance"!!!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 afternoon lunch at Kan Eang in Chalong 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 (edited) If what you mean by "the bigger Phuket area" you mean, "Thailand" - sure - otherwise, like I have been asking for several months, and still yet to get an answer, from anybody - name one positive thing that has been implemented to benefit tourists, and the tourism industry, here on Phuket, in recent times???? Maybe it's not "negativity" - it's fact. By all means, post something to prove this statement wrong, rather than criiicize the "spew of negativity." With "the bigger Phuket area (should probably have said "the greater Phuket area") I meant Phuket+Phangnga. The population of Phuket originally came from Phangnga, and in both provinces the same dialect is spoken. I live in Khao Lak, which depends on Phuket's infrastructure, it is still more or less a suburb of Phuket.Point taken, NKM. Difficult to name any positive thing which has been successfully implemented to benefit tourists. But posts written by outsiders which basically just say Phuket is a s'hole don't constitute any constructive contribution to the conversation. I have never posted, "Phuket is a sh*thole" or similar, and I never will. You are right, a comment like that is ridiculous. I am, however, highly critical of the administration here. Like I have said, Phuket is being run BY criminals, FOR criminals. How this will all end up for the tourism industry here, only time will tell. If you look at my first post on this thread, you will see I have named many positive things to do on Phuket. Edited March 31, 2013 by NamKangMan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellred Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Is there a tiger kingdom or something similar in Phuket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keestha Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Is there a tiger kingdom or something similar in Phuket?I hope Phuket Fantasea doesn't have tiger cubs anymore, which tourists can take on their lap and bottle feed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eezergood Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Is there a tiger kingdom or something similar in Phuket? Yes next to the go-kart track before you turn for Central - if you are coming from the Patong side 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellred Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Is there a tiger kingdom or something similar in Phuket? Yes next to the go-kart track before you turn for Central - if you are coming from the Patong side Thank you. I thought I saw that on the way to the airport from Patong last time but wasn't sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diddums Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 The best thing about Phuket is.......... Leaving >Leave as soon as you possiby can! You guys should get together and post some more crap... Cannot be off topic if it is relevant....which it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi007 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 The best thing about Phuket is.......... Leaving >Leave as soon as you possiby can! You guys should get together and post some more crap... Cannot be off topic if it is relevant....which it is. How is it relevant to the OP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diddums Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 How is it relevant to the OP? The OP asked for things for visitors to phuket to do for a good time.....leave and go elsewhere for a great time is my considered opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 head out to Layan beach during the week for a relaxing day on the beach with no crowds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theorange Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 You could try a game of Football Golf at Phuket Games Zone. It's in Chalong on the same street as Phuket Zoo. Quite a novel idea; played like golf but with a football. It took me around 1.5 hours to finish the course. Definitely something different, quite good fun I thought. They had frisbee golf as well but I didn't play that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishIvan Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Nothing beats grabbing a tuk tuk and loading up on beers and sang som and head to Nai Harn beach. Get the driver to crank up the music and you have a mobile party! Not bad value if there is 5 or 6 of you sharing the cost. I always tell my buddies to do this when they are staying at one of the more crowded beaches like Patong or Kata. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyoldman Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Nothing beats grabbing a tuk tuk and loading up on beers and sang som and head to Nai Harn beach. Get the driver to crank up the music and you have a mobile party! Not bad value if there is 5 or 6 of you sharing the cost. I always tell my buddies to do this when they are staying at one of the more crowded beaches like Patong or Kata. Really......what a load of <deleted>, why would anyone in their right mind hire a tuk-tuk (1st newbie mistake), then have the driver crank his scheit Issaan music? O.K., beers and Sangsoms aside, ole Irishivan, now that you've been here, what, a couple months, you pile 5 or 6 buddies in a funk-tuk and go to Nai Harn as a recommendation, yea? Front step 7 crowded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi007 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Nothing beats grabbing a tuk tuk and loading up on beers and sang som and head to Nai Harn beach. Get the driver to crank up the music and you have a mobile party! Not bad value if there is 5 or 6 of you sharing the cost. I always tell my buddies to do this when they are staying at one of the more crowded beaches like Patong or Kata. Really......what a load of <deleted>, why would anyone in their right mind hire a tuk-tuk (1st newbie mistake), then have the driver crank his scheit Issaan music? O.K., beers and Sangsoms aside, ole Irishivan, now that you've been here, what, a couple months, you pile 5 or 6 buddies in a funk-tuk and go to Nai Harn as a recommendation, yea? Front step 7 crowded? I agree! But then again consider the source that posted that suggestion... I think it's time to get together for another drink pretty soon GOM! Stoned Crab? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajae Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 leave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Nothing beats grabbing a tuk tuk and loading up on beers and sang som and head to Nai Harn beach. Get the driver to crank up the music and you have a mobile party! Not bad value if there is 5 or 6 of you sharing the cost. I always tell my buddies to do this when they are staying at one of the more crowded beaches like Patong or Kata. You lost me after "Nothing beats grabbing a tuk-tuk." :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted June 14, 2013 Share Posted June 14, 2013 Right at this very moment, I would suggest the best thing to do on Phuket is to buy an umbrella. :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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