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Post by forwhatitsworth on Jan 10, 2018 17:42:15 GMT
I've decided our next family holiday will be in Thailand. My wife and 2 kids - lad will be 14 daughter 15 are going to be travelling with me. I've been sold on the beautiful beaches the scenery, wildlife and food.
What I'm struggling with is where to stay. I want to avoid the seedier areas so would like to hear off anybody who can recommend somewhere family orientated that maybe doesn't have as much hustle and bustle as Bangkok. If you've been where did you stay? Would you recommend it? would you avoid it?
Ideally id like a touristy beach resort that has a nearby town or city with plenty of restaurants and fresh food markets. But ive no idea where to start looking. One person has mentioned Phuket is ok but when I go on the travel agent websites there are many many choices so I thought the best place to start would be listening to people who had been and what there experiences of the different parts of such a beautiful country are.
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Jan 10, 2018 17:53:25 GMT
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Post by StokieNath on Jan 10, 2018 17:53:25 GMT
I've never been personally but I have a few friends who have kids and they say Krabi. Apparently less crowds but you get some beautiful scenery.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2018 1:12:38 GMT
As Nath said Krabi is Nice, other good beach destinations are Hua Hin, if you do fancy more touristy type things just outside Pattaya is a nice resort called Jomtien, decent beach, loads of bars and restaurants, and a lot more family friendly than Pattaya with it's rather colourful night scene.
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Post by bolders on Jan 11, 2018 1:33:19 GMT
Phuket is nice but you kinda need to steer away from a certain street in there its not really a family kinda street if you catch me. go on loads of tours but do not pay anywhere near the going rate barter the hell out of them. If you need any more info just pm me i was there in may
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Post by Deleted on Jan 11, 2018 9:42:23 GMT
I'm off to Koh Samui in a few weeks looks stunning. Try YouTube it's amazing what you can see and Google maps you can walk around your hotel ๐
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Post by jukeboxjury on Jan 11, 2018 12:22:08 GMT
I'm off to Koh Samui in a few weeks looks stunning. Try YouTube it's amazing what you can see and Google maps you can walk around your hotel ๐ Take care in Koh Samui its not the idylic place it used to be Ive been there many times, theres a big triad war thats been simmering for a while Keep to the tourist trails Google it and see how many murders there has been in recent years Just giving you a heads up I scuba dive there amd its good for that although some of the reefs are looking sad
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Post by elystokie on Jan 11, 2018 16:43:37 GMT
We did a trip that took in some of Thailand a few years ago, bit hectic but I'm not massively keen on staying in one place and sitting on a beach for 2 weeks. There was 4 of us, two lads about 15 and 18, wife and me. Flew Emirates so no extra charge for a couple of days in Dubai, which was where we started, then we went to Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Siem Reap and Phnom Penh in Cambodia then Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam, 18 nights and a lot cheaper than I thought it'd be, never saw a single beach the whole time tho I can give you chapter and verse if you're interested in doing it, just message me
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Post by forwhatitsworth on Jan 11, 2018 17:15:24 GMT
This is exactly what I was looking for. A few names have cropped up in this thread that id never heard of and some I had but at least now I have a start point at which to begin a bit of research before I choose a location. I guess travelling round would be good as you get to see different places but id sooner have a base and take in nearby day trips. Not sure im brave enough to commit to moving round hotels and travelling like that. I really appreciate all your responses. The planning begins
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Jan 11, 2018 22:02:55 GMT
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Post by Meggsy on Jan 11, 2018 22:02:55 GMT
Bangkok - tour to the bridge on the river Kwai, see the temples Rembrandt Hotel, great location
Koh Samui - Centara Grand, on a lovely beach and on a good strip of bars.
Krabi - Rayavadee hotel on Railay beach, got married there and it's not cheap. It's the best bloody hotel resort in the world though.
Krabi - family have stayed at the sand sea resort on Railay and the Centara with it's own private beach, you can also walk into Krabi town from the centara which is about 10 mins
Koh Lanta - wouldn't bother, very quiet.
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Jan 12, 2018 1:59:27 GMT
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Post by britsabroad on Jan 12, 2018 1:59:27 GMT
Krabi or Phuket I'd say are best, wih Phuket you need to stay up the beach away from the seedy areas. You could venture further from civilisation to places like Koh Phi Phi, Koh Tao or Koh Phangan but there will be less to do.
Wherever you go in Thailand you'll come across the Gary Glitter types but there are less of them in the South.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2018 14:48:56 GMT
We did a trip that took in some of Thailand a few years ago, bit hectic but I'm not massively keen on staying in one place and sitting on a beach for 2 weeks. There was 4 of us, two lads about 15 and 18, wife and me. Flew Emirates so no extra charge for a couple of days in Dubai, which was where we started, then we went to Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Siem Reap and Phnom Penh in Cambodia then Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam, 18 nights and a lot cheaper than I thought it'd be, never saw a single beach the whole time tho I can give you chapter and verse if you're interested in doing it, just message me And the highlight of your trip..... You met me in The Sportsman in Bangkok...1st Day of the Trent Bridge Ashes Test if I remember right, and I think yr eldest was unwell....
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Post by LL Cool Dave on Jan 12, 2018 16:25:36 GMT
Another recommendation for Phuket. we stayed at www.swissotel.com/hotels/phuket/ which was great. We did stay go in May though, I'd probably avoid the monsoon season. Although it only rains for about an hour a day it still is a bit annoying. The sunset on Kamala beach is definitely one that I won't forget in a hurry. People are friendly, we felt safe with the kids and everything's within easy reach. Patong, which is probably the biggest resort has it's seedy side but is fine in the day and is great for shopping. Also recommend a trip up Big Buddha.
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Post by elystokie on Jan 12, 2018 18:03:21 GMT
We did a trip that took in some of Thailand a few years ago, bit hectic but I'm not massively keen on staying in one place and sitting on a beach for 2 weeks. There was 4 of us, two lads about 15 and 18, wife and me. Flew Emirates so no extra charge for a couple of days in Dubai, which was where we started, then we went to Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Siem Reap and Phnom Penh in Cambodia then Ho Chi Minh in Vietnam, 18 nights and a lot cheaper than I thought it'd be, never saw a single beach the whole time tho I can give you chapter and verse if you're interested in doing it, just message me And the highlight of your trip..... You met me in The Sportsman in Bangkok...1st Day of the Trent Bridge Ashes Test if I remember right, and I think yr eldest was unwell.... The highlight indeed mate! Yeh caught a bit of The Ashes as we moved around the various places. Was the youngest that was ill mate, he saw nothing of BK that time.
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Post by 3putts on Jan 13, 2018 1:01:18 GMT
Krabi or Phuket I'd say are best, wih Phuket you need to stay up the beach away from the seedy areas. You could venture further from civilisation to places like Koh Phi Phi, Koh Tao or Koh Phangan but there will be less to do. Wherever you go in Thailand you'll come across the Gary Glitter types but there are less of them in the South. ??? "gary glitter" type? just what are you insinuating here? I am a single male over 50 who visits Thailand regularly does that make me a paedo?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2018 1:58:01 GMT
Krabi or Phuket I'd say are best, wih Phuket you need to stay up the beach away from the seedy areas. You could venture further from civilisation to places like Koh Phi Phi, Koh Tao or Koh Phangan but there will be less to do. Wherever you go in Thailand you'll come across the Gary Glitter types but there are less of them in the South. ??? "gary glitter" type? just what are you insinuating here? I am a single male over 50 who visits Thailand regularly does that make me a paedo? Ill informed idiotic statement pal. Clearly there are no Paedos in the UK then. It's like saying don't go to Brighton cuz it's full of Puffs. What he doesn't realise is that the Expat community, and indeed a lot of long term holiday makers are the 1st to blow the whistle on anything suspicious, and infact when the vermin Glitter did come here he was reported to the authorities and his movements monitored, and when he crossed to Cambodia it was a fine upstanding expat that grassed him up, leading to his arrest and imprisonment. Shame that Brits made such a comment, he usually speaks a lot of sense.
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Post by bathstoke on Jan 13, 2018 8:21:54 GMT
I went to Thai 20yrs ago & rocked up in Krabi. Had a fine time there & got a suit made for much cheapness, still got it, although the trousers are a bit tight.
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Jan 13, 2018 14:55:48 GMT
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Post by britsabroad on Jan 13, 2018 14:55:48 GMT
Krabi or Phuket I'd say are best, wih Phuket you need to stay up the beach away from the seedy areas. You could venture further from civilisation to places like Koh Phi Phi, Koh Tao or Koh Phangan but there will be less to do. Wherever you go in Thailand you'll come across the Gary Glitter types but there are less of them in the South. ??? "gary glitter" type? just what are you insinuating here? I am a single male over 50 who visits Thailand regularly does that make me a paedo? Insinuating nothing, I know nothing about you. It is a fact there are a lot of very 'odd' expats who call Thailand home.
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Post by Kilo on Jan 13, 2018 15:24:12 GMT
I have never been so I have no idea about the place. However, a mate of mine Richard Valentine owns Wotzon Rewards which is an App that boasts up to 65% discounts on restaurants, accommodation etc. Originally from Colchester, he's lived there for years. No idea if it's any good but can't hurt to have the App just in case?
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Post by jimigoodwinsbeard on Jan 14, 2018 6:46:43 GMT
I've decided our next family holiday will be in Thailand. My wife and 2 kids - lad will be 14 daughter 15 are going to be travelling with me. I've been sold on the beautiful beaches the scenery, wildlife and food. What I'm struggling with is where to stay. I want to avoid the seedier areas so would like to hear off anybody who can recommend somewhere family orientated that maybe doesn't have as much hustle and bustle as Bangkok. If you've been where did you stay? Would you recommend it? would you avoid it? Ideally id like a touristy beach resort that has a nearby town or city with plenty of restaurants and fresh food markets. But ive no idea where to start looking. One person has mentioned Phuket is ok but when I go on the travel agent websites there are many many choices so I thought the best place to start would be listening to people who had been and what there experiences of the different parts of such a beautiful country are. We spent 3 weeks in Bangkok/Pattaya/Chiang Mai/River Kwai with the wife, 15yr old son and 8yr old daughter, was superb, all parts of it. It is an absolutely stunning place, we did the sunset in Chiang Mai, the bridge over the River Kwai, wife and son went on a elephant trek where you walk/feed and wash them in a river (no sitting on them etc), she said it was the best thing she's done. Pattaya is a must, my 8yr old daughter loved it in pattaya (we did walking street with her and she loved that as well - the locals adored her as she is very pale skinned, my son was a bit more reticent but he found it all ok in the main). Bangkok is a great place, so much to do and so much to see, a few of our party went to Krabi and Koh Samui for 3 nights for a beach type holiday (i'm not a fan of lying on beaches doing sweet fa especially as there is so much to see in Thailand). We had a massive help as my brother (Tuum - who posts regularly on here) arranged loads of stuff with him being a resident of Bangkok. The temples are a must, as is the Grand Palace, a longboat ride in bangkok was great fun as well. A truly wonderful place, the land of smiles.
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Post by jimigoodwinsbeard on Jan 14, 2018 6:52:53 GMT
??? "gary glitter" type? just what are you insinuating here? I am a single male over 50 who visits Thailand regularly does that make me a paedo? Insinuating nothing, I know nothing about you. It is a fact there are a lot of very 'odd' expats who call Thailand home. Odd in what way? Is it just confined to Thailand where you find these 'odd' expats? Or are there 'odd' expats in every country in the world?
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Post by bathstoke on Jan 14, 2018 8:38:27 GMT
Insinuating nothing, I know nothing about you. It is a fact there are a lot of very 'odd' expats who call Thailand home. Odd in what way? Is it just confined to Thailand where you find these 'odd' expats? Or are there 'odd' expats in every country in the world? They've been known to congregate in places like Vietnam, Morocco, Portugal, Jamaica, Weston-Super-Mare...
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Post by chumley on Jan 15, 2018 9:09:13 GMT
I'm off to Koh Samui in a few weeks looks stunning. Try YouTube it's amazing what you can see and Google maps you can walk around your hotel ๐ Koh samui is lovely, been 9 times..main street full bars and eating places, night clubs etc round the back lakeside..you will love it, beaches are ace.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2018 12:13:24 GMT
I've decided our next family holiday will be in Thailand. My wife and 2 kids - lad will be 14 daughter 15 are going to be travelling with me. I've been sold on the beautiful beaches the scenery, wildlife and food. What I'm struggling with is where to stay. I want to avoid the seedier areas so would like to hear off anybody who can recommend somewhere family orientated that maybe doesn't have as much hustle and bustle as Bangkok. If you've been where did you stay? Would you recommend it? would you avoid it? Ideally id like a touristy beach resort that has a nearby town or city with plenty of restaurants and fresh food markets. But ive no idea where to start looking. One person has mentioned Phuket is ok but when I go on the travel agent websites there are many many choices so I thought the best place to start would be listening to people who had been and what there experiences of the different parts of such a beautiful country are. We spent 3 weeks in Bangkok/Pattaya/Chiang Mai/River Kwai with the wife, 15yr old son and 8yr old daughter, was superb, all parts of it. It is an absolutely stunning place, we did the sunset in Chiang Mai, the bridge over the River Kwai, wife and son went on a elephant trek where you walk/feed and wash them in a river (no sitting on them etc), she said it was the best thing she's done. Pattaya is a must, my 8yr old daughter loved it in pattaya (we did walking street with her and she loved that as well - the locals adored her as she is very pale skinned, my son was a bit more reticent but he found it all ok in the main). Bangkok is a great place, so much to do and so much to see, a few of our party went to Krabi and Koh Samui for 3 nights for a beach type holiday (i'm not a fan of lying on beaches doing sweet fa especially as there is so much to see in Thailand). We had a massive help as my brother (Tuum - who posts regularly on here) arranged loads of stuff with him being a resident of Bangkok. The temples are a must, as is the Grand Palace, a longboat ride in bangkok was great fun as well. A truly wonderful place, the land of smiles. Well said. Yr Bro Tuum is a pal of mine, real good guy...
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