Phuket Nightlife

Teelack · #1 13-07-2007, 05:32

Wow, just confirmed that I will be in Phuket on the 3rd of August and I look forward to it. This will only be my second visit and have not been in August. Can any BM's advise me on what is happening next month and if there are any special events on. I also went on the James Bond Island tour last time and look for something different. What other day time event would boardies recommend please.
I did enjoy meeting people at the Mai Thai bar. Is this still the beer bar to go to or are there other suggestions.

I have been to Pattaya and love the Bamboo with its mix of live music and loads of FL's and great dancing. Is there an equivalent in Phuket that you would recommend.

Are there any clubs or dancing spots in the large hotels that anyone would suggest?

Thanks to all.

coxl · #2 13-07-2007, 09:42

i also touch down on the 3rd off august. so if your keen for a few beer just give me a heads up and we can sort something out. 1st time in thailand for myself and cant wait to get into it.

Teelack · #3 13-07-2007, 11:48

Thanks. I am going down from Bk on the 3rd at 12.35PM. Whats your time table?
Regards

Raval · #4 14-07-2007, 02:44

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Originally Posted by Teelack

Wow, just confirmed that I will be in Phuket on the 3rd of August and I look forward to it. This will only be my second visit and have not been in August. Can any BM's advise me on what is happening next month and if there are any special events on. I also went on the James Bond Island tour last time and look for something different. What other day time event would boardies recommend please.
I did enjoy meeting people at the Mai Thai bar. Is this still the beer bar to go to or are there other suggestions.

I have been to Pattaya and love the Bamboo with its mix of live music and loads of FL's and great dancing. Is there an equivalent in Phuket that you would recommend.

Are there any clubs or dancing spots in the large hotels that anyone would suggest?

Thanks to all.

Hi,

Daytime activities:

Go to Kartingtrack
Daytrip to Phi Phi
Wildwater raftingtrip
3 daytrip to Khao Sok N.P.
Shooting range
many more

Place with life music and many FL...... I love Tai Pan. For FL. Tiger disco is good aswell. Big hotels I don't know..... I never go there.

Maybe see you in august.... I will be there from 15th until ??????

Cheers,

Raval

Datsun · #5 14-07-2007, 05:40

Im dropping down at Phuket the 7th of August

firstimer · #6 15-07-2007, 18:12

I arrive August 1 and leave August 31. Its my first time (hence the name).

barfly · #7 19-07-2007, 00:58

I know you will have a great time but just a word of warning that there are dangerous current in the sea at that time of year so be careful there.

Datsun · #8 19-07-2007, 02:06

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Originally Posted by barfly

I know you will have a great time but just a word of warning that there are dangerous current in the sea at that time of year so be careful there.

That´s why all swimming is done in a pool or with a tank of air strapped to your back

barfly · #9 19-07-2007, 02:28

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Originally Posted by Datsun

That´s why all swimming is done in a pool or with a tank of air strapped to your back

Make it helium and you could go paragliding without the chute and boat!

Datsun · #10 19-07-2007, 02:35

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Originally Posted by barfly

Make it helium and you could go paragliding without the chute and boat!

Think I have to get 1 or 13 drinks before I try that

Bad Boy · #11 21-07-2007, 03:38

I am goin to phuket on the 17th of september, bringing the wife though :-( see how much fun I will have!? ban bang muang a few days, ao nang maybe, I wonder what the weather gods have in mind for hkt in sept/oct..... oops up!

Teelack · #12 21-07-2007, 09:41

One of the boardies suggested a day trip to Phi Phi. Can anyone advise what sort of undertaking this is from Patong? How long and how much? Thanks in advance.

Datsun · #13 21-07-2007, 14:09

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Originally Posted by Teelack

One of the boardies suggested a day trip to Phi Phi. Can anyone advise what sort of undertaking this is from Patong? How long and how much? Thanks in advance.

It´s a very easy undertaking, they have lot´s of theese one day trips to phi phi, and they are cheap. They pick you up from your hotel with car, drive you to the boat, the boat takes you on a sightseeing around phi phi, stops at som beaches etc... Then when you come back to patong they drive you back to the hotel. Havn´t been on one myself, so don´t know if they are any good. Im planning on going for a week to phi phi myself.

Swishtz · #14 22-07-2007, 04:51

Theres a sea plane to Phi Phi too if you dont fancy the boat trip.

Mac · #15 22-07-2007, 05:53

I did the Sea Plane before the Tsunami. It took about 15 minutes to fly there and we landed next to a floating pontoon where we transferred to a ocean going cruiser. Our boat was quite big compared to a lot of the others and we did the de rigeur bits of Phi Phi before having lunch in a rather indifferent cafe on the beach.

Certainly something to see, but what it is like now I have no idea. At the time the trip cost 6000 baht per person.

Mac

Swishtz · #16 22-07-2007, 22:52

Just put my brother on it 1 way for 1,999 Baht

Phuket Seaplane Services | Destination Air | Fly to Phi Phi, Lanta, Similans

Dodger · #17 23-07-2007, 02:29

Boat trip costs between 700 to 2000, depends how good you are at bargaining.

dawsey · #18 23-07-2007, 02:53

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Originally Posted by Dodger

Boat trip costs between 700 to 2000, depends how good you are at bargaining.

I found if you book a trip from one street seller, you can get a great discount when you go back to book another trip. Also, I found asking for their best price/discount, it came without any problem.
I booked JB Island for normal price, and got Phi Phi half price (1400baht IIRC)

Icebox · #19 24-07-2007, 06:12

how much is a boat trip return to phi phi ?

Tarzan · #20 24-07-2007, 06:21

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Originally Posted by tas1

how much is a boat trip return to phi phi ?

Ferries From Phuket to Krabi/Phi Phi Timetable in Thailand By Hotelthailand.com

TexBC · #21 24-07-2007, 08:30

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Originally Posted by tas1

how much is a boat trip return to phi phi ?

Three weeks ago we payed 1200Bt all inclusive from the street...quoted double from hotel...that for a speed boat.