Phuket Thailand

tnlawyer · #1 02-05-2008, 12:00

I will be visiting Thailand (Phuket) for the first time during the last week of May and the first week of June.

I have just wrapped up a bitter divorce in which I was awarded custody of my three kids. My doctor has advised that I should now "screw myself into a coma". I thought that sounded like good advice, so I began looking for a place that might help me achieve that goal.

Based on everything I have read on this message board, Thailand is without a doubt the place I need to go. If it is even half as good as you all say it is, I'll have a blast! I want to thank all of you who have contributed to this board. The information is extremely helpful especially for first-timers like me.

I will be staying at Summer Breeze and hope to meet some of you while I am there. Thanks!

Dupree00 · #2 02-05-2008, 12:05

Gotta love those Southern Doctors. wttb and enjoy your freedom.

retepg · #3 02-05-2008, 12:22

Welcome to the board tnlawyer.

Wow and my doctor advises rest...
I am sure that a trip to LOS is just the kind of recovery that you neek.
Enjoy and keep reading / posting....

K2 · #4 02-05-2008, 12:28

Have a blast and welcome to the board ... Bill (Summer Breeze) will take good care of you!

steve w · #5 02-05-2008, 13:50

didn't think bill was like that 5555555

banditx · #6 04-05-2008, 21:42

Welcome to the board.

Don't make many plans, take things as they come and you will have a fantastic time.

ThaiLearner · #7 05-05-2008, 04:43

Hi and Welcome to the board.

I will be in Phuket at the beginning of June so may bump into in the Mai Thai bar.

MassMoose · #8 05-05-2008, 05:01

Welcome to the board!

If my doctor knew I was going to LOS frequently he would ask a ton of questions which I would not like.

MrDK · #9 05-05-2008, 06:30

Welcome to the board tnlawyer
You will have a blast in LOS.

dan boy · #10 05-05-2008, 06:37

Welcome, my 1st trip was after a bitter split also..., it really is the best medicine..!

tnlawyer · #11 05-05-2008, 10:59

Thanks for the advice, banditx. The only plans I really have (besides the obvious) is to spend at least one day fishing and to make sure I have time to get myself fitted for a couple of shirts and suits. Otherwise, I plan to just roll with it.

I plan on making several trips to the Mai Thai bar, so I will be sure to look for you, ThaiLearner.

I'm a little nervous because the extent of my international travel so far has been Jamaica and Mexico. A 24+ hour flight to another continent will be something new for me, but I am excited. Based on what I have read on this board, I think the return flight is the one I will dread the most.

Thanks again, and I hope to meet some of you during my stay!

Evilbaz · #12 05-05-2008, 15:29

Welcome tnlawyer and if your Board name reflects that you are a lawyer from Tennessee you'll get on just fine in LOS (just don't tell the BGs you lich man - even if no more!)

You'll be able to bulldust the Aussies, confuse the Poms and fool the Scandies.

I'll try to catch you at MTB in June and we can talk fishing.

Enjoy your " Cure ".

marc26 · #13 06-05-2008, 00:20

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Originally Posted by tnlawyer

Thanks for the advice, banditx. The only plans I really have (besides the obvious) is to spend at least one day fishing and to make sure I have time to get myself fitted for a couple of shirts and suits. Otherwise, I plan to just roll with it.

I plan on making several trips to the Mai Thai bar, so I will be sure to look for you, ThaiLearner.

I'm a little nervous because the extent of my international travel so far has been Jamaica and Mexico. A 24+ hour flight to another continent will be something new for me, but I am excited. Based on what I have read on this board, I think the return flight is the one I will dread the most.

Thanks again, and I hope to meet some of you during my stay!

that 1st international flight is pretty daunting
i remember sitting in JFK airport and being pretty nervous, in a way
believe me, it will be a trip of a lifetime
enjoy

ma_kore · #14 08-05-2008, 15:51

Id like to think of it as the 24 hours flight to Fun & Freedom! Your bound to enjoy yourself,, especially since it is the first time.

Just go with the flow, it will be hard fighting all those spinners calling out to you velly hansummm man!

Will be hitting phuket with a friend around 1st week of June..maybe I will seeya around!

shez21 · #15 09-05-2008, 13:18

If you screw yourself into a coma.......make sure you have health insurance!

badabing · #16 09-05-2008, 18:19

I know been there done that but minus the kids. I also will be staying at summer breeze hotel June 8th to the 12th. Let me know if your there at that time. This is my first as well.

tnlawyer · #17 10-05-2008, 08:28

I'm actually arriving May 25 and departing June 8. I look forward to meeting some of you while I'm there.

Shez21, I do have health insurance, but I'd be willing to bet they would deny that claim! I don't think they cover intentional, self-inflicted conditions.

Evilbaz, I will look for you in MTB sometime during that first week of June.

Does anyone have any experience using Kaya House for local tours? Their website looks promising, but that doesn't always mean the product is any good.

Masterwoodsman · #18 10-05-2008, 09:03

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Originally Posted by Evilbaz

Welcome tnlawyer and if your Board name reflects that you are a lawyer from Tennessee you'll get on just fine in LOS (just don't tell the BGs you lich man - even if no more!)

You'll be able to bulldust the Aussies, confuse the Poms and fool the Scandies.

I'll try to catch you at MTB in June and we can talk fishing.

Enjoy your " Cure ".

I don't understand what this thread is all about.... can you help !!!

Evilbaz · #19 10-05-2008, 10:01

MWM - have you never had dealings with lawyers ( with all due respects to tnlawyer).
They are masters of a well-turned phrase and capable of " bulldusting Aussies, confusing Poms and fooling Scandies ".

What don't you understand and how can I help?

MassMoose · #20 10-05-2008, 10:12

I think marriage is much more scary than international flying.

I only have domestic flight experience as part of international travel routes. You should be fine.

I have never flown in the US to a US destination...always a transfer to Asia.

marc26 · #21 10-05-2008, 11:32

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Originally Posted by MassMoose

I have never flown in the US to a US destination...always a transfer to Asia.

sound like my family
if it isnt the Cape or New Hampshire, they havent been

why would you not go other places in US?

Masterwoodsman · #22 10-05-2008, 12:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evilbaz

MWM - have you never had dealings with lawyers ( with all due respects to tnlawyer).
They are masters of a well-turned phrase and capable of " bulldusting Aussies, confusing Poms and fooling Scandies ".

What don't you understand and how can I help?

I was playing on being a confused Pom.....mai pen rai

shez21 · #23 10-05-2008, 13:45

tnlawyer.........
when you awake from your coma.....
tell them you do not remember anything about how you came to be in a coma.......only that you have health insurance.......and to pay up!

Evilbaz · #24 10-05-2008, 15:30

Gotme MWM.
I suppose I should have been more inclusive - I left out the Yanks.

MassMoose · #25 10-05-2008, 20:40

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Originally Posted by marc26

sound like my family
if it isnt the Cape or New Hampshire, they havent been

why would you not go other places in US?

Never really had the desire to go visit other parts. I used to use all my time off to take extra long weekends to friends place in Northern VT for fishing or going up to Montreal to party.

Since I strongly prefer Asian women(white don't seem right anymore), I think I am on the right track for holidays