Travel info on Phuket (26 Feb – 02 Mar)

Hello Sadia 😊

Phukett is a popular tourist destination, especially Pathong beach. It will be easy to find a hotel and there will be lots of transport from the airport.

Maybe what you should do is book a package holiday, that includes the plane ticket.

Night life (is it safe to move ‘rroung with my kid?)

Yes, it is very safe. Thai people are amazing considerate of parents with little children.

I dont know about babyfood, because my daughter was already 5, when I first took her to Thailand. Hopefully somebody else knows.

Mel
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You could easily just fly over there and then look for accomodation and travel around. Bus transport is very good and goes frequently. All you really need is a copy of a guide book such as the Lonely Planet, to tell you everything you need to know. I think it is worth buying that book, if you intend to travel independently.

And people everywhere in Thailand will help you with your child. They used to hold my daughter, when I had too much stuff to take off the bus, they used to watch her everytime I had to give something else my attention. One time, I lost her in a huge crowded market. I was just about to panic, but all the market vendors called to each other to find her and they had her back to me within a minute. There were endless kindnesses I was shown because I had a little kid. Thailand is an excellent choice for you and your baby, especially if you are travelling without another adult to help you. Reply to this

Sadia,
From the airport,you have 3 options to get to Patong! There is a bus which goes to Phuket town first then to Patong (cheap - 30 baht - i think - but takes almost 2 hrs), minivan (we paid 100 baht/person. You have to wait for the van to fill before it leaves. And they jam as many as they can into it. Sit in the front seat if its empty - more room) or a personal taxi (400 baht - which for the 3 of you makes the most sense imho - quick and only 3 allowed).

Tours - If you just want to go to Phi Phi - take the ferry. If you want to do some snorkeling and beach w/ your son and hubby, be cautious of the speed boat tours as jr. may get very sea sick in the speed boat if the waves are even mediocrally high as the ride can be rough. DO NOT SIT IN THE FRONT OF THE BOAT!
Elephant rides, monkey shows, reptiles shows etc are abound.

Kids - Perfectly safe to move around Thailand w/ kids as Mel has stated. Friends of ours have just come back from an extended stay in S.E.A and can only rave about how well the majority of Thai people treated their kids. Of course common sense is still required. Monkeys are not plush toys. They are wild animals.

Baby Food - rice, steamed vegetables ground up with a fork, noodles chopped up.... all my friends did w/ their 1 year old. I remember seeing baby food at Big C or was perhaps it was Tesco Lotus! Start your kid on rice now and the insides of spring rolls. You'd be amazed at how well that works. You'll also find sweet corn for sale (niblet style). Sorry I couldn't be more help to you.

Hotels/Guesthouses - What's your budget per night in Baht?

Weather - expect temps around 33 degrees
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Hi Sadia,

When I was at Patong Beach I stayed at the Baa Nern Sai.

Rooms were large, staff were friendly and breakfast was free. It's walking distance, but uphill, from the beach/centre of town (they have a free shuttle). Reply to this

How'bout Phi Phi Island? Is it a good place to stay or one day tour (from Phuket) is sufficient to check out the Maya bay and other interesting islands?

Can anybody suggest me on the Kho Phi Phi (ferry ticket price, timing, good hotels). Reply to this

Welcome to Phuket,
I have been living here for the past 5 years so I will give you my advice.

I am not sure why you would like to stay in Patong.

Personally I would recommend Kata or Karon which is south of Patong and Kamala or Surin which is North.
I would never recommend Patong to anyone who is wanting a nice holiday.

Nai Harn is my favourite beach in Phuket

Avoid Tuktuks at ALL costs, they are dangerous as well as rip you off left right and centre. The cars (which also rip you off) are safer at least. Personally though, if you can rent a car you will be far better driving around the island yourself. Just don't park where you see TukTuks, or you could be in trouble. Last week a guy was attacked for parking when a tuktuk driver told him not to park there. He was beaten and his arm was broken. http://phuketwan.com/tourism/phuket-tourist-man-beat-family-car-park-11968/

Night life is perfectly safe, just be sensible as with any country in any world.

You can buy babyfood from pratically anywhere, but remember that the product will not be 100%!t(MISSING)he same as from your own country. So this could upset the babies appetite so bring what you can from home.

the Weather right now in Phuket is 32'C but it has been raining, which is unusual, as we normally get no rain for 3 months. Bring light clothes, nothing that is thick as you won't be cold AT ALL. There maybe a slight breeze at night, (highly unusual) that you may need a sleeved t-shirt or something.

As you leave the airport, you will be hounded by people getting you in their taxi. ignore them. If you turn RIGHT you will get to a metered taxi (called Taxi Meter and bright yellow). This is a misconception as its a set price. They will tell you how much they will charge, please tell the driver to take his time and travel and "normal" speeds. In Thai - Mai Rell - not fast.

Avoid limousine taxis - absolute maniacs.

Phi Phi, isnt as nice as it used to be. I personally would take the ferry to Koh Lanta, as its by far a nicer place and you can get the Ferry there, as its just about 4km the other side of Phi Phi island.

Anyway - I hope I haven't scared you too much!

I hope this has been informative for you.

Suksan

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Yes we are on our plan and gonna start on 25th Feb.........yaaaaa = ) Reply to this