Phuket Reports

[HorseTrader]

HorseTrader,

Give some breakdown of Samui areas, as I know they change dramatically between parts of the island.

Personally I have only ever seen Chaweng.

Sorry for my delayed reply, I'm in Thailand now and I don't frequently read this forum while I'm here. I've made several posts over the last few months that discuss this topic. Please look at Koh Samui thread for better description. Nevertheless, here is abridged summary of mongering places on Samui.

1. I know of two major areas for punting: Chaweng and Lamai Beach. I spend little time in Chaweng, so I won't try to give many Chaweng details.

2. Naughty massage shops are scattered all over the island. Many of the shops where ladies dress in pretty uniforms do not provide extras, but some do. My favorite cluster of naughty massage shops is in Lamai on Had Lamai just north of the bridge.

3. Chaweng Bars. I know of two bar clusters for punters to consider. Near Green Mango and Soi Reggae. Unfortunately, walking between these areas is a pain in the neck.

4. Lamai Bars. There are several clusters to visit, all are easily walkable. (1) on Had Lamai at the boxing ring. (2) Approximately across from boxing ring is a McDonald's. Behind McDonald's is a cluster of 4 lady bars. (3) Moon Road is nothing but bars, most of which have ladies for hire. (4) Between Moon Road and Had Lamai 1 is a walking path that includes about 15 lady bars.

Don't expect to find a lot of hotties on Samui, you have to search for the few who are available.

[Limit14]

I am currently in Bang Tao, I see everyone walking around with Russian women.

Where do I have to search to finde longtime girls?

I feel like I am kinda missing something here.

[ThaiGoodTimes]

Read this thread for options, pay special attention to posts by ThaiGoodTimes, he is the Phuket expert. I've had my eye on Rawaii, but never stayed there because I'm afraid to ride motorcycles and you almost need a motorcycle or car in that area. If you go to Patong first, you will be disappointed in the mongering options on Samui. Still, Samui is my favorite piece of Thailand.

HorseTrader,

Give some breakdown of Samui areas, as I know they change dramatically between parts of the island.

Personally I have only ever seen Chaweng.

[TigerMuskie]

Bars and massage (lots) with chill vibe and beaches nearby is Rawai, but the beach is NaiHarn a few kms away.

Chill vibes with beaches right there and bars and massage (less of) also is Kamala.

Beaches with less chill vibes (think mass marker tourists), and bars and massage nearby are Kata and Karon.

Maximum chill and relaxed vibes, with beaches right there, but quite limited bars and massage is NaiYang, Naithon, and Surin.

No chill, no vibe, no beach, some bar and massage is Bang Tao.

Total chill, unknown vibe, no bars, no massage (naughty) is Mai Khao.

Thank you for this great information. Right now I am leaning toward Rawai, Kamala or Koh Samui. I am going to be in Patong for 5 days, Bangkok 5 days. I feel like I will get my fair share of mongering and want a little bit of time for more relaxing. TGT greatly appreciate your advice!

[ThaiGoodTimes]

I am planning a trip to Thailand in early May and will be in Phuket for 10 days. I plan to stay for 5 days close to Patong. I am trying to choose another location on the island for the other 5 days. I am looking for good balance where I can chill, enjoy beach, nice hotel and frequent good bars with also a few naughty massages. I spent a while reading past posts and got a couple ideas, I. E, Rawai. Or should I spend 5 days in Koh Samui? What would you seasoned Phuket punters recommend? Thanks in advance.

Bars and massage (lots) with chill vibe and beaches nearby is Rawai, but the beach is NaiHarn a few kms away.

Chill vibes with beaches right there and bars and massage (less of) also is Kamala.

Beaches with less chill vibes (think mass marker tourists), and bars and massage nearby are Kata and Karon.

Maximum chill and relaxed vibes, with beaches right there, but quite limited bars and massage is NaiYang, Naithon, and Surin.

No chill, no vibe, no beach, some bar and massage is Bang Tao.

Total chill, unknown vibe, no bars, no massage (naughty) is Mai Khao.

[HorseTrader]

I am planning a trip to Thailand in early May and will be in Phuket for 10 days. I plan to stay for 5 days close to Patong. I am trying to choose another location on the island for the other 5 days. I am looking for good balance where I can chill, enjoy beach, nice hotel and frequent good bars with also a few naughty massages. I spent a while reading past posts and got a couple ideas, I. E, Rawai. Or should I spend 5 days in Koh Samui? What would you seasoned Phuket punters recommend? Thanks in advance.

Read this thread for options, pay special attention to posts by ThaiGoodTimes, he is the Phuket expert. I've had my eye on Rawaii, but never stayed there because I'm afraid to ride motorcycles and you almost need a motorcycle or car in that area. If you go to Patong first, you will be disappointed in the mongering options on Samui. Still, Samui is my favorite piece of Thailand.

[TigerMuskie]

I am planning a trip to Thailand in early May and will be in Phuket for 10 days. I plan to stay for 5 days close to Patong. I am trying to choose another location on the island for the other 5 days. I am looking for good balance where I can chill, enjoy beach, nice hotel and frequent good bars with also a few naughty massages. I spent a while reading past posts and got a couple ideas, I. E, Rawai. Or should I spend 5 days in Koh Samui? What would you seasoned Phuket punters recommend? Thanks in advance.

[Sargeant]

TF is very much a Pattaya dominated site.

To a lesser extent it covers Bangkok well, but outside of those two locations it is no goldmine at all.

More like a diamond or opal mine as you have to dredge through a lot of crap to find anything worthwhile.

Haha, well said TGT! Looking forward to doing some mining next week!

[Sargeant]

With the Alcohol Ban going into effect this weekend and next, do you think this will have all the freelancers taking a break or ramping it up because there will be less to do for the tourists? I'm just worried about where I can watch the Super Bowl!

[ThaiGoodTimes]

Oof. Compared to my trip to Pattaya last year where TF was a gold mine, it seems like there are slim pickins in Phuket on TF. Is that the norm? I'm not sure there is a single one I would message out of the 35 that popped up. I'll upgrade to premium shortly, but this initial search is a little scary!

TF is very much a Pattaya dominated site.

To a lesser extent it covers Bangkok well, but outside of those two locations it is no goldmine at all.

More like a diamond or opal mine as you have to dredge through a lot of crap to find anything worthwhile.

[ThaiGoodTimes]

I've found only one place where FS is guaranteed. If you search "The Goat Bang Tao Sports Bar", which is a legit place and nice to hang out for a beer, you'll find there are a couple of massage parlors and girlie bars within a few hundred meters within each direction of that bar. It's usually pretty quiet so you can chose any girl you want and nego the prices.

I would appreciate sharing of other places in Bang Tao. There are bound to be plenty more, just not that obvious..

JayBird.

You seem to have mixed up Boat Avenue Bang Tao with Boat Lagoon Koh Kaew.

They are 20 kms apart.

[Jay Bird]

Am travelling to Phuket with friends. Will be staying in the boat lagoon area. Would appreciate recommendations on some massage shops where I can get FS. Do the girls do BB? What rates should I negotiate to?

Won't be able to do openly so respectable looking establishments would work better.

Thanks.

I've found only one place where FS is guaranteed. If you search "The Goat Bang Tao Sports Bar", which is a legit place and nice to hang out for a beer, you'll find there are a couple of massage parlors and girlie bars within a few hundred meters within each direction of that bar. It's usually pretty quiet so you can chose any girl you want and nego the prices.

I would appreciate sharing of other places in Bang Tao. There are bound to be plenty more, just not that obvious.

-JB-.

[ThaiGoodTimes]

Phuket being a big island, where do you folks usually stay? Close to or far away from Bangla road?

Further away.

Guest houses off the beachfront road sois, or major hotels on beachfront.

[Newton York]

Phuket being a big island, where do you folks usually stay? Close to or far away from Bangla road?

[Sargeant]

Oof. Compared to my trip to Pattaya last year where TF was a gold mine, it seems like there are slim pickins in Phuket on TF. Is that the norm? I'm not sure there is a single one I would message out of the 35 that popped up. I'll upgrade to premium shortly, but this initial search is a little scary!