MYMA Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 I live in Chiang Mai and haven't been to Phuket in some time. Anyway, I have some people coming from the US to visit and will be going to Phuket. I would like to make their trip as lovely as possible so any help is appreiciated. What are the things you think they should/must do there? Say Top Three? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smartecosse Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 (edited) diving wakeboarding go karting or were you looking for some other ideas Edited December 7, 2006 by smartecosse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaigerd Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Having the same problem: Some friends are coming to Phuket in December, my choices: www.ratrijazztaurant.com Very nice place with great jazz music. Phuket FantaSea-Dinner & Show or a Harley tour with Nickey's Handlebar for one day to explore some nice areas outside Phuket Renting a speedboat to go around the island Gerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisurely Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Whatever you do, avoid the so called Zoo. I think it is worse than the Dusit and Chang Mai one............................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 dinner at baan yin dee which overlooks patong drinks at joes downstairs sunset tour to ko kai elephant camp between rawai and karon (i think thats right) with the two gorgeous gibbons boat to phi phi for snorkeling then down to bangla for a night of debauchery! (couldnt resist) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galong Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Don't do anything that involved elephants. The way Thais train elephants to accept people on their backs is nothing short of torture. Dont' take my word for it, check out http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/20...16_phajaan.html If that isn't enough info for you, just type in 'thailand elephant abuse' in Google and you'll get plenty of info. Or, go to the Thorn Tree forum and search 'thailand elephant abuse.' The argument that the elephants are unemployed is a bunch of crap. The mahouts are unemployed. There was such a rush to get as many elephants on Phuket once elephant trekking became popular that the gov had to ban the bringing of new elephants onto the island. So, all of these elephant camps are having the elephants have new babies. They get to have a life of suffering and abuse. Don't support this sort of thing if you love animals. It's pathetic and the truth is that you are NOT helping the elephants at all by riding on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantal Posted December 7, 2006 Share Posted December 7, 2006 Thai cooking lessons at Mom Tri's Boathouse Sea Canoeing in Phang Nga Bay And of course snorkelling or scuba diving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Black Duck Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Definately a trip to James Bond Island and the Floating Muslim Village.. Phuket Fanta-Sea..Patong Bungee for the Brave.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyinRed Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 If you drive get a map and visit some of the view points dotted around the island. Nothing beats having a refreshing drink while soaking in the views Eating on Rawai beach is also popular. Get a massage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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