Dont loose your noggin!
by LakeFever
Anytime you see the para sailing rides from the beach, watch out......they generally dont have a blocked off area, they simply pick a spot on the beach and go for it. Not so much when they take off - but returning can be interesting, and if your not watching your step you could be flat on your back. Simply put, when the chute comes in after the trip the thais are running all over the place to try and catch them....if your walking along not paying attantion you might get taken off at the neck......if your looking to relax and sunbathe....stay clear from the section of the beach being used for this activity. On another note....it is quite comical to watch for a bit.
Oh, cost.....the guest would be in the air for about 10 minutes (give or take).....I think it was around $20 Canadian.....maybe a little more - 1000baht. We did have fun watching the landings!
Bugs
by Tina-Perth
Yes, Thai people eat bugs, all sorts of them. Beetles, grasshoppers, crickets, cockroaches, pupae - anything. Fry them up and eat them, ugh!
You even see young schoolkids going up to a stall and buying bags of them. Quite a change from seeing them buy McDonalds!
I believe they are crunchy with a nutty flavour - I'll pass, thanks.
Relax for an afternoon at Bang Wat Dam
by Tina-Perth
Bang Wat Dam is the main water source for Phuket and is nestled in a valley of green. It is extremely picturesque and relaxing. Locals gather here for an afternoon nap or family time. You can buy the famous and extremely delicious pork kebabs, freshly cooked, fragrant and tasty to snack on while you lay on the grass or walk around the park area.
There isn't really anything to do here but to look at a very pretty spot and take some time out. Great for a picnic or romantic interlude, but if it gets late, don't forget your mosquito spray. I didn't see any drinks for sale, so if you think you may want a water - take one with you. A good idea to take wet wipes with you to clean up any sticky fingers from the pork kebabs too!
Paintings (good and bad places to buy)
by picknick about Painting shops at Patong
At the extreme ends of Patong (both north and south), there are rows of shops selling paintings. Prices varies between the shops and bargaining is a must. I will say that these are the better places to buy paintings if you are in Patong.
What about the bad places to buy paintings?
There is a big basement paintings gallery near Baan Laimai Hotel, which to me is expensive, and extremely bad service from the lady manager who got angry and made nasty comments, when all I did was to mention that a painting which I am interested in is expensive (which it is!) when I asked for the price. Seriously. All I said was it's expensive, 2 words, and she literally flew into a rage. I was screamed at all the way out the door. Paintings (oil, etc) Freom a few hundred baht to a couple of thousands.
English Pub
by Tina-Perth about The Green Man
A great English pub with huge servings of food and live music every night except Tuesdays and Thursdays. They have different drink specials depending on the day.
The Texas Megaburger needs to be seen to be believed, it's massive with two meat patties. I could only eat half of one. It is served with mushrooms, coleslaw, onion rings and chips as well! Our second visit had us try some other types of food and it was all pretty good. All the serves are huge!
The Thai rock band are great, even if they're not 100% sure of all the words. They really get the crowd participating and in a good mood.
There is so much going on at this pub every day and night of the week. There is a huge area for kids activities, quiz nights, roasts on Sundays etc. It really is well worth a visit.
Check the website for current details. Dress is casual. No requirements.
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fun at Phuket Fantasea
Big Buddha from behing
cocktails at the long bar at nikita's Rawai beach
TAKEN WHILE SAILING WITH RICHARD AND MEGUMI
