Thailand here we come!

[HavaToon]

Starting our Thailand trip in the Cathay Pacific business lounge at LAX.

 

[Dalton]

I just got back from Phuket, fun place

 

[HavaToon]

I just got back from Phuket, fun place

We are headed to Koh Samui first then to Phuket.

 

[HavaToon]

These seats are awesome, can't wait to go to bed.
Even got our own orchid

 

[RiverDave]

These seats are awesome, can't wait to go to bed. View attachment 556622 View attachment 556623
Even got our own orchid View attachment 556624

That doesn't look like any plane I've ever flown on? That looks like it could almost be bearable!

RD

 

[Jimmy]

We're going in August. Hope u enjoy.

 

[TCHB]

Let's see what you look like after the flight. Have fun and be safe.

 

[Singleton]

Good business class airline. When I used to travel to Japan, India, China for work, I only flew 2 airlines. Cathay and Singapore! Would leave LAX or SFO around midnight and arrive late mornings and would be ready for the day.

 

[Deja_Vu]

I dislike long plane rides, but that actually looks bearable.

Any cute flight attendants?

 

[mesquito_creek]

I HATE flying.. But international first class seating is the bomb, they recline fully flat! I was disappointed in my last trip to Spain when they got to Barcelona an hour earlier than the scheduled flight. You can hit the ground running well rested from those seats....

 

[JDKRXW]

I Highly recommend going to Krabi Town and/or Ao Nang when you're there.
https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Tourism-g297927-Krabi_Town_Krabi_Province-Vacations.html
https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Tourism-g1507054-Ao_Nang_Krabi_Town_Krabi_Province-Vacations.html

and if you're up for a little adventure - go to Chaing Mai or even better Chaing Rai in the north.
https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Tourism-g1308496-Chiang_Mai_Province-Vacations.html

Phuket is a huge place and a great tourist spot..... but these places are far smaller and you can get a look at another world in these places.

Wherever you go - get ready to eat a ton of great food. I found the street food and one window take-aways to be the best. Just watch how they cook it, and only buy from those who are serving it on new paper plates/utensils. Also don't buy from anyone cooking and handling money by themselves.

 

[the510]

I just got back from Phuket, fun place

We went in 2015. Fun place. That said I was happy when we got back to America.

 

[buck35]

My buddy married a thai gal . They went over a year ago , and he had a blast, she has family all over and knows where to go and not. He loves spicy stuff but said some of it lit him up big time. He can't wait to go back .

 

[rvrrun]

My buddy married a thai gal . They went over a year ago , and he had a blast, she has family all over and knows where to go and not. He loves spicy stuff but said some of it lit him up big time. He can't wait to go back .

Mine did too. He went back to meet the parents and told horror stories about the electrical and the crazies driving. I never knew what a "ladyboy" was, but he filled us in on that as well.

 

[boatpi]

Looks great. I'll be in phuket after Bali and Medan in July. As far as airlines, Singapore airlines flight attendants are like models😁.

 

[TrojanDan]

Looks great. I'll be in phuket after Bali and Medan in July. As far as airlines, Singapore airlines flight attendants are like models.

I am headed to Bali June 1st. 👍

 

[buck35]

Mine did too. He went back to meet the parents and told horror stories about the electrical and the crazies driving. I never knew what a "ladyboy" was, but he filled us in on that as well.

Lol! He had to send me some photos of the girlyboys. :eek

 

[Dalton]

We went in 2015. Fun place. That said I was happy when we got back to America.

The last day or two I was ready to go, my stomach was a little off the whole time, luckily my hotel was walking distance from the bars so I was making quick trips back there.

 

[HavaToon]

What a ton of travel! But well worth it from the moment we arrived at the Conrad Koh Samui. Our Villa Pool

 

[HavaToon]

Good morning! A little coffee in bed

 

[boatpi]

I cannot wait for July, this is nearby Lake Toba, Indonesia last year. Monkeys in the trees! Keep them coming.

 

[HavaToon]

breakfast with a view

 

[HavaToon]

777-300ER

A little info on business class and the ✈️

http://onemileatatime.boardingarea....od-is-cathay-pacific-longhaul-business-class/

 

[TPC]

Love Thailand.:thumbsup

We went on Danny Donohues recommendations and wise, accurate tips:
The food is good and cheap, I mean really cheap. Eat where locals and Ex Pat's are cueing up if you're out and about, rooms are cheap, drinks are cheap, transportation is cheap.

Avoid North of Bangkok in the burn season, never discuss any politics with anyone about anything, act like you're in someone's home no matter how seedy the business may look. Neon on the business means sex avail of some sort. Never say hooker, the girls are "Bar Fines". The Leos are cool but have something for those (usually drunk eastern Euros) that fight them. Pay what you agree to pay, trouble will show up real quick if you don't. Cheap Brits (called 5 cent Americans by the locals) find that fact out the hard way. Always, always wear a shirt with sleeves when you're not swimming. Everything is money driven.
We hear now Uber is the BFD.

Several other good takes Danny gave us I won't go into.
Great place, everyone is cool. Cheap, legit urgent care all over the place if you get sick or hurt.

If I was on a tight pension or SS I could retire there nicely.

 

[HavaToon]

Food is amazing!

 

[boatpi]

First time for me, but we will be at the Marriott Phuket Island Resort for 7 days beginning August 5. Rolling in from Medan Indonesia.

 

[HavaToon]

 

[HavaToon]

Headed out on the Conrad's power boat today for an island tour and snorkeling.

 

[Backlash]

Wow the views are amazing and the food looks incredible!! Thank you for taking us along on your journey! An abundance of pictures wouldn't be frowned upon!

Stay safe!

 

[HavaToon]

Breakfast!

Breakfast soup
If you order Thai hot you better be ready for it. They ask if you like it spicy and then smile with delight when you say yes.

 

[HavaToon]

My wife working the camera magic.

 

[HavaToon]

[video=youtube;L7sy-8LXhBg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7sy-8LXhBg[/video]

 

[HavaToon]

[video=youtube;xWselpztc3g]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWselpztc3g[/video]

 

[HavaToon]

[video=youtube;4B-nvm81aHU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B-nvm81aHU[/video]

 

[HavaToon]

A little sample of golf cart ride you have to take anywhere and everywhere since the entire resort is on a cliff side.

[video=youtube;pzZc0LMZqQE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzZc0LMZqQE[/video]

 

[HavaToon]

A little morning fishing.
These guys spear fish by spotlight at night, it was cool to watch from our room.

 

[HavaToon]

Friendly geckos 🦎everywhere.

 

[28skater]

Ok Ill say it ! Where is the bar girl pics?

 

[HavaToon]

Ok Ill say it ! Where is the bar girl pics?

Not at this resort, wait until we get to Phuket on Tuesday.

 

[HavaToon]

A little kayak adventure during low tide.

 

[HavaToon]

 

[throttle]

:thumbsup:drink

 

[HavaToon]

We earned ourselves a little reward after kayaking...beers followed by a lobster, squid and tiger prawn pizza.

 

[HavaToon]

Mrs. Wizard 29 I'm a lucky man.

 

[HavaToon]

Island hoping boat tour.

 

[HavaToon]

Hard to see but this boat was about 40' with triple 350 verados.

 

[HavaToon]

Snorkeling adventure

 

[HavaToon]

 

[HavaToon]

Tonight's sunset dinner. Almost forgot dessert

 

[TPC]

:thumbsup
Time for another trip there.
Thanks for posting.