phuket

[NobleEagle]

1) I understand that traveling around in tuk-tuk is expensive in Phuket, and I intend to rent a car. Any honest rental company to recommend?


Yes, Tuk Tuk is always expensive everywhere in Thaialnd compare to other forms of transports. If u can ride, rent a motorbike instead, much better. cheaper and more convenient compared to car.
Or jus consider to take motosai or taxi, it still cheaper overall and less hassle compared to renting...



2) Through the threads, alot of samster recommended hotels in Phuket town that are cheap and joiner free. Is there a website like asiarooms or something that I can make reservations?


Phuket hotels online reservation in Thailand.

Or u can post ur enquiries here to Tim, he would advise you. So far i find his service is very reliable & prompt.

http://sammy.services/interna...-here-115.html

3) Any good night spots such as coyote bars or Gentlemen's club to recommend?

Didnt have chance to try out, you might wanna check out the below sites for further info?
Phuket Bars - Phuket - Thailand.
Coyote Phuket|www.phuket-review.com

[sassina2]

David rent a car is located just outside the airport and fair priced too etc,

call Khun Nin at

+66 (81) 8959477 mobile

or +66 (76) 327487

email at [email protected]

The low season rate for a small auto car should be 1000 bahts unlimited mileage.

They will pick you up at the arrival area (signboard of your name in hand) and bring you to their office to document and give you the car.

I used to use Pure rent a car in town+6676 211002 [email protected] which is also good and a friend of both Natto2 and myself but David has overall more cars now and a better location at the airport for pick up and return.

Navigation in Phuket is easy unless you are a topo king and the best option. Bikes are dangerous in my opinion and not worth the extra risk unless you are on a low budget.

Have fun!

S.

[hornybeng]

Any bros going around 7-15 sept? Maybe can chiong together.

[Dermarko]

Originally Posted by hornybeng

Any bros going around 7-15 sept? Maybe can chiong together.

The phuket has been closed due to some protest. Please re-assess the situation again b4 going..

[hornybeng]

Latest news that it has re-opened.

[natto3]

this week school holidays, the tickets a little more expensive than usual. dunno if the political situation will affect the no of people going there.

[demon83]

since the airport reopen liao...shld have ppl gg over le...

[zorrosg]

Have planned a holiday to phuket in Sep and did some extensive research. The following hotels do not seem to have a 'joiner fee', i.e. they won't charge you if you bring a girl back to the room, which many hotels there do (kind of a dirty trick..) :
1) Siam Palm
2) Lamai Inn
3) Lamian Residence
4) V- Plaza
5) Expat Hotel
6) Summer Breeze
7) Ibis Phuket
8) C&N Hotel
9) C&N Resort and Spa

Most of these are tourist class hotels with limited facilities, but quite q few of them are located right in the middle of town, which is extremely convenient, as one will not have to get fleeced by the tuk-tuks to get to the action.

(8) + (9) C&N have a great package for the low season (till end Oct 08) where you pay for 3 nights and stay for 4, and also give you a free transport from the airport to your hotel (which will save you around B500).

Those wanting a larger hotel can consider the Ibis, which is new, but not as central as some of the others.

Btw, from now till end Oct is the low season in Phuket, which also coincides with the rainy season, so expect it to be wet. However rates are a lot cheaper at this time.

Hope this is helpful to the bros here.

[Stephenw]

If you decide to stay in Patong instead of Phuket Town, I highly recommend the Bai Pho hotel. I stayed there and was very pleased with the room. It is also only about 5 minutes walking distance to where all the action is.

Baipho Lifestyle Hotel - Patong, Phuket, Thailand

[balzffg]

Been to Phuket in Aug. I would strongly suggest anyone planning to go Patong Phuket, to stay near soi Bangla because the tuk tuks are charging very high fare nowadays. During the day, no matter which part of patong you go, will start at minimum 150baht. During peak hours expect to pay about 200baht. After midnight, do expect the amount to be above 300baht.

P.S.: 24baht = 1SGD.

[natto3]

to all bros headed to phuket this week. pls note that the airport has been closed from wed 3rd sept till further. heard from my friends there.

[Pink_Flyod]

I am a bit curious as well as there is plan to go there next Wed. I had asked our Phuket colleague to give me a regular update. Let's hope there is nothing negative happen in Phuket.

[swordfish2006]

Will be visiting phuket with my colleague's from 12~15 sept, staying ard patong. Hope the situation clear up asap. keeping my finger cross..... wonder if we are caught in riot or related delay, our travel insurance will cover lost of time anot...can only pray hard everyday.

anyone there that can update first hand update on the situation?

best regards
fish

[Pink_Flyod]

I was told Phuket is clear to fly in by my company. I am going there as per my original schedule which is tomorrow. Will sure visit Fire.

[diveinn]

Originally Posted by swordfish2006

Will be visiting phuket with my colleague's from 12~15 sept, staying ard patong. Hope the situation clear up asap. keeping my finger cross..... wonder if we are caught in riot or related delay, our travel insurance will cover lost of time anot...can only pray hard everyday.

anyone there that can update first hand update on the situation?

best regards
fish

No worries lah..... I am a Singaporean, I live here. The demos - only a couple of days in Phuket with airport closed- were mild.....nothing violent. The only problem you might face these few days will be rain. rain, rain, especially in the afternoons....so called monsoon time