Alright cheers mate.
What places should I hit? Which ones are most lively? (Nightlife)
Koh Phangan if your going to party : http://fullmoonparty-thailand.com/
Alright cheers mate.
What places should I hit? Which ones are most lively? (Nightlife)
I was there last year when bus's were being set on fire etc and everything was fine for me in bangkok and pretty much no sign of it else wear in the country.
My advice to you is if you see a big mob of people in red , put on a blue top and say Gin Kii
I'm currenlty in BK now, yes there are loads of people in redshirts , but they are just singing and dancing. They have no interest in tourists , like most places if you want to find trouble then you will find it BK. If you use some sensiable precautions you'll be fine
...On the krabi side of things, i've stayed at Rai-lai (sp?), it's not an island but feels like it as you can only access by boat or a heavy jungle trek. In regards to Phuket you are spoiled for choice. Don't go to Patong...again, a horrid place. Stick to Kata/Karon beaches, this area is lovely...
Some good info. However you missed out my favourite island Phangan. Despite everyone thinking its party island all the time its very chilled out in the day. By night it comes alive though
Railey is not so great, loads of boats go there. If you do go, take the jungle trek to Ton sai (its about 20 minutes and is easy) Dont ask the locals because they will try and make you stay in the much more expensie Railey.
I went to Railey back in 2006 during august, must have got lucky, the main beach, you know, the one with that expensive resort at the back...was almost always empty, never saw more than 3 boats in 6 days on that part. The other two east/west beaches weren't very good though.
Are yes, I remember that expensive resort. You are right, when I went it only had a few people on too. One of which was a woman selling jewellry and another selling drinks. Me and a mate canoed over from Ton Sai. We tried to check out the expensive resort but guards moved us on. Very nice beach though and did end up buying a couple of beers. Very remote and perfect im sure if you are a couple wanting a total relax holiday
theyre usually the poorer people and they dont like the current government.whats the story about the red shirts? me no understandy!