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Massage parlors in Phuket offering Thai Massage are like mushrooms that pops out anywhere in the area.
We had several sessions of foot massage and Thai massage. And as always...its Good!
After a tiring walk or after a physical activity that you do..the best way is just to have a good massage for your tired feet and body.
Foot Massage:
250-350THB
Thai Massage:
500-700THB
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Patong is Phukets most known Beach.
It has a wide and long curved sandy beach.
Behind the Beach is the main Road and on that road the Hotels (also higher ones), the numerous Shops and Tailors and Restaurants.
Patong is the place you go, if you want to be in the middle of things. Here is the Center for watersports (of course you can also go elsewhere), here is the place for Nightlife, the biggest selection of restaurants (Japanese, Thai, French, Italian, German, Indian, ..) and so many tailors you will never find out who is the best (though they all claim its them).
Tuk Tuks bring you from one end of the Beach to the other (well, you can also walk the 3 km)....(very important: do not forget to set the price befor driving)
The "other side" you see in my picture. This may not be your place if you are here for a little quiet ...
but of course you can also go to one of the many other beaches- they are quieter. And not soo far away, either. Leave a Comment Directions: Patong beach, west of Phuket town.Website: http://www.gothailand.com/phuket/island/frameme.php?page=beaches.htm
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Being with the company of 4 boys..what do you expect? Adventure, Thrill and Physically draining activity like GO Carting
The place that we tried for carting is being used by professionals although they provide carts which can be used for beginners.
Speed for beginners is 50-60KPH while for professionals, it can be upto 180KPH.
Helmet, gloves and wet towels are provided.
Caution:
The sound of the carts can be ear bugging plus the smoke that it emits.
Price Per 10 minutes:
1500THB
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Do you want to have magnificent bird's eye view of Patong Beach? Then try the famous activity of the island, Parasailing
A harness on your tighs plus additional support on your shoulders and you will be up up and away.
Ive also tried this activity in the Philippines and the service and safety is way too far from the service and safety that they provide here in Phuket.
As per our experienced in Phuket, they just let us run from the beach as you take off and land. There is no pre cautionary measures being done. Breaking your legs and hitting the ground are of great possibilty.
You can find alot free lance operators of this activity along Patong beach. Just pick the one who offer a good price,longer time and SAFE.
Price Ranges from 2,00THB to 2,500THB for 10 minutes.
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| | | | Gibbon Rehabilation centre: The Gibbon Rehabilitation Centre | Tip Rating: | | | | |
The Gibbon Rehabilitation Centre at Khao Phra Thaew Forest Reserve is the world's first permanent program to rehabilitate captive Gibbons. It was created by a couple who began rescuing and rehabilitating Gibbons in their backyard in Bangkok.
In 1992 it became illegal to own a Gibbon so many Gibbons had to be released or handed over. As all Gibbons are stolen as young babies, they have no life skills and so need rehabilitation. The mothers are shot in order to steal the baby but apparently the baby also dies 9 out of 10 times. Other Gibbons in the group may come to try to rescue the baby and often also end up being shot, so many Gibbons can be lost to poach just one baby.
The Centre is run by international volunteers who are studying animals. Unfortunately for visitors, but fortunately for the Gibbons, you are not able to get too close to the Gibbons as they are trying to adjust them to minimal human contact. Apparently new people close to them causes them a lot of stress, including when new volunteers start. People are asked not to try to imitate the calls of the Gibbons either as it causes them stress and confuses them about their hierarchical structure.
Many of the Gibbons have been mistreated by their owners including being beaten severely for biting. There is one Gibbon at the sanctuary that never can be released because she bit a child and was beaten so badly that her hand and a foot were amputated. You can sponsor a Gibbon for a year for 1, 500 baht which is only about $45. For this you also get a t-shirt, a picture, story & regular updates. If you don't take the t-shirt, the centre can save more money for the Gibbons.
The Gibbons are not the only reason to visit. The park is a beautiful lush rainforest and the Bang Pae waterfall is lovely to visit. The mosquitos are quite bad, but they sell repellant for 60 baht.
Entry fee is 100 baht per non-Thai to the park. There is no entry fee to the Gibbons, but donations are gratefully received. The park is not open on weekends or Phuket public holidays. Leave a Comment Phone: (076) 260 492Website: http://www.gibbonproject.org/AboutUs.htm Other Contact: email: gibbon@samart.co.th
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