North Of Patong Si Or The Coast North Of Phuket .. Practical For A Farang?

[pumper]

several questions .. all involving 'northern south Thai beaches' & farang living..

Phuket < > Ranong.

I've edited & redited this post .. my specific questions are confusing ME!

looking for 'impressions' of the Thai coastal beach / accommodation options north of Patong.

My Basics: I'm over 60 but will always consider Bangla Road a nice place to visit.

My favorite Phuket Island beach is Laem Sing .. the setting + ok body surfing. . a 'steep beach' is swell friendly.

my dream beach is one with the occasional 1m swell.

suggestions on Phuket north of Patong Si?

suggestion north of Phuket Island?

Do many Farangs live on the northwest coast of the Malay Peninsula, north of Phuket Island?

many Farangs in Ranong?

do many rentals allow pets? I'm looking to 'quietly retire' & have found dogs more reliable than BGs (before flames that was a joke)

Long term 'farang' rentals near the beaches of Laem Sing & Kamala? all I require are a quick intenet connection.. A/C & TV .. I assume my MBK mobile will work 'everywhere'.

what is the transportation like to / from Patong Si < > Kamela at night / off hours? I've only been daytime & had the patong pick-up wait for us at the laem sing trail head.

If I missed an issue I should address, help me out!

I guess a long ride from Patong Si to Ranong would answer my questions.

thanks, guys.

if the flames can be in Thai I'd appreciate!

[Big Guy]

this post looks similar to one in the phuket pages