Phuket

john230481 · #1 07-12-2004, 23:08

Making my second trip to LOS in a few months, however this time i will be travelling alone without my friend. Does anyone have any advice on travelling alone? Is it better? Worse? More dangerous? Any advice would be much appreciated.
P.S Its a pleasure to have joined this board. Thanks guys.

Josssie · #2 07-12-2004, 23:16

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Originally Posted by john230481

Making my second trip to LOS in a few months, however this time i will be travelling alone without my friend. Does anyone have any advice on travelling alone? Is it better? Worse? More dangerous? Any advice would be much appreciated.
P.S Its a pleasure to have joined this board. Thanks guys.

Don't worry John, It's much much better......100%

bakhlang_farang · #3 07-12-2004, 23:25

because in thailand your never alone to much girls or ladyboys to keep you company

andy50 · #4 07-12-2004, 23:40

this is my 8th trip to los, (wheels up tomorrow)on all 7 trips i travelled alone,

im hoping to meet some of the guys on this board at mai tai bar this time ,lone trav has its advantages and its disadvantages, i wouldnt worry about safety though,just dont walk around whearing gold chain or rings etc, after all you wouldnt do that in any city in the world! you wont be alone for very long once in thailand john!

crazyswede · #5 07-12-2004, 23:43

Hi John !
Going on my 3:rd trip soon for the first time with a friend .. went alone before and i don´t regret it .. you meet alot of crazy people every where if you are just alittle bit out going do same same .. just smile and try to look cute 5555

cs//

eric-the-viking · #6 07-12-2004, 23:46

was there last April alone and it had to be the best one ever,
plus no one to know what your up to either

bonnetti · #7 08-12-2004, 01:15

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Originally Posted by john230481

Making my second trip to LOS in a few months, however this time i will be travelling alone without my friend. Does anyone have any advice on travelling alone? Is it better? Worse? More dangerous? Any advice would be much appreciated.
P.S Its a pleasure to have joined this board. Thanks guys.

Solo is the only way to go,IMHO.No-one to please but yourself,and as everyone says,you won't be alone for long

Cheers,
Bonnetti

IRISH JONNY · #8 08-12-2004, 01:50

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Originally Posted by bonnetti

Solo is the only way to go,IMHO.No-one to please but yourself,and as everyone says,you won't be alone for long

Cheers,
Bonnetti

steven eleven · #9 08-12-2004, 02:31

John 230481

For me it's the same first trip al alone in March 2005...Phuket is not really worrying me since I know this place a bit, but
what you guys think about going out solo in BKK at night (Patpong + Nana Plaza)? Any input would be appreciated.

beuk · #10 08-12-2004, 02:48

Never had problems when I went out alone in Bangkok. Always ended up with BG`s or some farangs to go out with.

aussie dollar · #11 08-12-2004, 02:59

Last trip by myself best time ever only thing laided off the grog a bit so as to keep my wits about me.
but had no problems

bonnetti · #12 08-12-2004, 03:11

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Originally Posted by andy50

this is my 8th trip to los, (wheels up tomorrow)on all 7 trips i travelled alone,

im hoping to meet some of the guys on this board at mai tai bar this time ,lone trav has its advantages and its disadvantages, i wouldnt worry about safety though,just dont walk around whearing gold chain or rings etc, after all you wouldnt do that in any city in the world! you wont be alone for very long once in thailand john!

Have a good flight mate,I'm a day behind you

Cheers,
Bonnetti

andy50 · #13 08-12-2004, 04:24

cheers bonetti ,i look forward to making youur accwaintance !,hope i dont wake u up with my snoring !!

butterflyblonde · #14 08-12-2004, 04:35

Most of us here travel alone, has the main advantage of being able to please yourself and not have to come to disagreements with friends over this.

You won't have somebody blabbing to others back home about what you got up to either.

And don't forget, a single man in los is not alone for long.

As for safety, like the other bm's i have never felt unsafe in los even once.
just apply all the usual common sense that you would use for travelling in general, like not falling asleep in airports as some people do - as you have nobody but yourself to watch your things.

If out late at night, keep with the crowds - but i really mean this for places like BKK as patong is pretty safe in comparison.

Get yourself over there and enjoy every minute.

r3aps · #15 08-12-2004, 04:39

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Originally Posted by butterflyblonde

Most of us here travel alone, has the main advantage of being able to please yourself and not have to come to disagreements with friends over this.

You won't have somebody blabbing to others back home about what you got up to either.

And don't forget, a single man in los is not alone for long.

As for safety, like the other bm's i have never felt unsafe in los even once.
just apply all the usual common sense that you would use for travelling in general, like not falling asleep in airports as some people do - as you have nobody but yourself to watch your things.

If out late at night, keep with the crowds - but i really mean this for places like BKK as patong is pretty safe in comparison.

Get yourself over there and enjoy every minute.

6 trips,3 with friends 3 without.it has its advantages and disadvantages.
you never need to worry what you do,its upto you.you can go places you like instead of worrying about if your mates will like,you only have to answer for yourself.the only thing i worried about being alone is activities in the day when i wasnt with a girl.but i have met so many people from here,that we all ended up doing stuff together,go karting,bowling,going places like prom thep and kata,drinking,going to christins etc.you will not be bored,believe me.
steve

Papa John · #16 08-12-2004, 05:13

Solo is the best way to go for me. No compromises, up to me! You will not be alone for lang if you want some company.

fun2have · #17 08-12-2004, 09:17

2 times to los with friends 5 one time 4 the other.
good fun, but sometimes i feel obligated if they want me to go shopping with them or sightseeing as i speak better thai.
I have travelled to parts of los alone with not much thai language and nightlife pretty lean.
That can get a bit lonely but its all part of the adventure.
In BKK i quite often just hop the bus and end up god knows where without a map just looking around.
this can worry me a little but i feel safer doing this in los than anywhere else.
But in the farang zones no problem biggest danger is probably soccer hooligan types who dont seem to like someone who learns about thailand and can laugh with the locals not just the BGs.

john230481 · #18 08-12-2004, 16:09

Thanks for the info guys. I'll be travelling alone in mid January. Plan to stay in Bkk for the first few days, then head off to Phuket. Not too worried about walking around the bar areas at night (Like you say, its nenever lonely in los for the single man), i'm more bothered about getting bored on my own during the days. I'm sure i'll meet up with other farangs though.

Shagrath · #19 08-12-2004, 17:33

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Originally Posted by john230481

Thanks for the info guys. I'll be travelling alone in mid January. Plan to stay in Bkk for the first few days, then head off to Phuket. Not too worried about walking around the bar areas at night (Like you say, its nenever lonely in los for the single man), i'm more bothered about getting bored on my own during the days. I'm sure i'll meet up with other farangs though.

It's never a problem, mate. Just don't get plastered beyond reason....
If you haven't booked a hotel in bkk, try Nana Hotel or Nana Inn. It's smack in the middle of the fun and right by the Skytrain.

The only time I have been worried in Thailand was when the taxi broke down on the tollroad from Pattaya to BKK in the middle of nowhere late at night.
Ended up getting towed by another cab, but as always the driver went mach-9 with his hair on fire. That was actually more frightening than being stranded on the highway....

john230481 · #20 08-12-2004, 17:52

Thanks for the info Shagrath. I was planning on staying in the Grace Hotel again in Bkk. Its also very close to the action, however I might take your advice and try the Nana. I prefer Soi Cowboy, however I can't think of any hotels that are close to it? Any ideas?

Paddy · #21 08-12-2004, 21:14

John, I think the Manhattan is quite near Cowboy. It's on Soi 15. Not a bad hotel, not much personality but its clean and tidy, medium price, guest friendly, no joiner fee but they check ID. Very nice Japanese restaurant on the ground floor (at least there was when I stayed there!)

It's also just around the corner from the legendary Thermae.

By the way, does anybody know if Thermae is still going or what has happened to it? It used to be a 'must see' destination in BKK.

john230481 · #22 08-12-2004, 21:31

Is the Manhattan set back quite a distance from the main Sukhumvit road?

steven eleven · #23 08-12-2004, 22:10

Last time in BKK, two years ago, I stayed in the Ambassador hotel. Rooms were quite sober but ok. Do not remember very clearly if this hotel was close to Patpong and/or Nana. Who can help me here?

eric-the-viking · #24 08-12-2004, 23:42

slap between nana and soi cowboy , not far from what use to be clinton plaza , if thats any help. oh have i mentioned i will be checking in there a week monday

john230481 · #25 08-12-2004, 23:58

What rate are you getting at the Ambassador? Is it guest friendly?