[ericoo]

Originally Posted by hangyong

just went there not too long ago.... superb place to visit now.... things are cheap, and not many people...

pictures: http://www.filmgrain.com/travel/Thai...ket/index.html

aftermaths of Tsunami


Laem Promtheap


Sunset

Nice photos...which Resort did you stay? looking very forward to my HKT trip now. Juz booked the Phi Phi Island tour

[hangyong]

Originally Posted by ericoo

Nice photos...which Resort did you stay? looking very forward to my HKT trip now. Juz booked the Phi Phi Island tour

thanks for the compliments.

I stayed at Aspasia, in Kata beach. can find more information at www.aspasiaphuket.com

[ericoo]

Beautiful Resort...I will staying at Patong Beach Resort (was offered a rates that is too hard to resist).

At 1st was thinking between Katathani, Thani Resort & Spa their Jr Suite or Evason Resort but since I got a very good offer at Patong Beach...so decided to save the money up for more shopping & Spa

hangyong - able to update things abt Phuket or things I should visit/buy/try/eat? coz last visit was abt 10 years ago.

[hangyong]

Originally Posted by ericoo

Beautiful Resort...I will staying at Patong Beach Resort (was offered a rates that is too hard to resist).

At 1st was thinking between Katathani, Thani Resort & Spa their Jr Suite or Evason Resort but since I got a very good offer at Patong Beach...so decided to save the money up for more shopping & Spa

hangyong - able to update things abt Phuket or things I should visit/buy/try/eat? coz last visit was abt 10 years ago.

well, very importantly, you need to rent a car. Phuket abit too big for taking a cab/tuk tuk...

Laem Prompthep is a nice place to see sunset, but there are quite alot of people.

Then there is also the 3 beach view point, very close to Kata beach.

I din do much shopping or eating out there, as my wife and I cooked in the room and spent most of our time in the spa, and going to scenic spots to take pictures.

They now have a very big shopping mall, near to big C... called Festival Market. Can go there take a look lah, but since I not shopping person, din spend much time there.

Patong filled with ang moh, and most restaurants there are out to chop them. Nevertheless, food is still much cheaper than eating in Singapore, even at those joints chopping ang mohs.

Can forget going to the nature reserves or waterfalls. Waste of time and money.

[ericoo]

Originally Posted by hangyong

well, very importantly, you need to rent a car. Phuket abit too big for taking a cab/tuk tuk...

Laem Prompthep is a nice place to see sunset, but there are quite alot of people.

Then there is also the 3 beach view point, very close to Kata beach.

I din do much shopping or eating out there, as my wife and I cooked in the room and spent most of our time in the spa, and going to scenic spots to take pictures.

They now have a very big shopping mall, near to big C... called Festival Market. Can go there take a look lah, but since I not shopping person, din spend much time there.

Patong filled with ang moh, and most restaurants there are out to chop them. Nevertheless, food is still much cheaper than eating in Singapore, even at those joints chopping ang mohs.

Can forget going to the nature reserves or waterfalls. Waste of time and money.

Ok...points and advise noted. How are the charges like on renting a car? Is it driver friendly area?

[hangyong]

Originally Posted by ericoo

Ok...points and advise noted. How are the charges like on renting a car? Is it driver friendly area?

driving there not an issue, and they allow Singapore license. No need International.

I paid about 2800Bht (approx 113SGD) for 48hours, all insurance inclusive, on a Toyota VIOS.

you can get cheaper rate if you rent from shops near to the airport. probably about 2400Bht for the same deal.

[ericoo]

Originally Posted by hangyong

driving there not an issue, and they allow Singapore license. No need International.

I paid about 2800Bht (approx 113SGD) for 48hours, all insurance inclusive, on a Toyota VIOS.

you can get cheaper rate if you rent from shops near to the airport. probably about 2400Bht for the same deal.

Thanks for all the infos, looking very forward now for my trip. How much did you spend on your tickets and accommodation?

[hangyong]

Originally Posted by ericoo

Thanks for all the infos, looking very forward now for my trip. How much did you spend on your tickets and accommodation?

my accomodations was 15600Bht for 4 days 3 night, including all breakfast and a candlelight dinner, in the seaview suite, and a spa treatment for 2.

flight was about $460 for 2, all tax inclusive (excluding passenger surcharge at Phuket Airport 500Bht each passenger.)

I paid about $1500 for 2 for everything. bo bian 2nd honeymoon trip... haha.. a little ex, but worth it lah...

[ericoo]

Originally Posted by hangyong

my accomodations was 15600Bht for 4 days 3 night, including all breakfast and a candlelight dinner, in the seaview suite, and a spa treatment for 2.

flight was about $460 for 2, all tax inclusive (excluding passenger surcharge at Phuket Airport 500Bht each passenger.)

I paid about $1500 for 2 for everything. bo bian 2nd honeymoon trip... haha.. a little ex, but worth it lah...

I pay:-

accomodations : 4000Bht for 4 days 3 night, including all breakfast for two in a Deluxe Room and a spa treatment for 2 plus Full Day Phi Phi Island Tour.

flight : $182 for 2, all tax inclusive (excluding passenger surcharge at Phuket Airport 500Bht each passenger.)

Total damage - S$345 for 2...cheap right but wouldn't have the chance to enjoy the luxury of your standard. :sad6:

[hangyong]

Originally Posted by ericoo

I pay:-

accomodations : 4000Bht for 4 days 3 night, including all breakfast for two in a Deluxe Room and a spa treatment for 2 plus Full Day Phi Phi Island Tour.

flight : $182 for 2, all tax inclusive (excluding passenger surcharge at Phuket Airport 500Bht each passenger.)

Total damage - S$345 for 2...cheap right but wouldn't have the chance to enjoy the luxury of your standard. :sad6:

wah liew! that is cheap!!! good choice!

for me, its bo bian... else I choose cheap cheap also... haha

[ericoo]

Originally Posted by hangyong

wah liew! that is cheap!!! good choice!

for me, its bo bian... else I choose cheap cheap also... haha

well...was lucky for getting those good offer from the airline and Hotel.

[spike007]

that is really cheap....btw they need to attract people back also

[ericoo]

Originally Posted by spike007

that is really cheap....btw they need to attract people back also

Yes they are but I'm also lucky to get some good offering from my hotelier.