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	<title>Phuket Information for travel &#187; Phuket Activities</title>
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		<title>Laguna Phuket Golf Club</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:15:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>i-pokz</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Golf]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Golf Club]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Laguna]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Phuket]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Voted Top Ten  for Best Golf Resort in Asia, Best Clubhouse in Asia  and Best Golf Courses in Thailand  by readers of Asian Golf Monthly  magazine, Laguna Phuket Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-71 resort course, designed by Max Wexler and David Abell, which challenges golfing enthusiasts of all abilities. Measuring [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Voted <strong>Top Ten </strong> for <em>Best Golf Resort in Asia</em>, <em>Best Clubhouse in Asia </em> and <em>Best Golf Courses in Thailand </em> by readers of <em>Asian Golf Monthly </em> magazine, Laguna Phuket Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-71 resort course, designed by Max Wexler and David Abell, which challenges golfing enthusiasts of all abilities. Measuring 6,654 yards from the back tees and 5,464 yards from the front tees, the course features a wealth of scenic lagoons, coconut groves and undulating fairways, set against the dramatic backdrop of the surrounding mountains and Andaman Sea.</p>

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<p><span id="more-256"></span>Meandering through the labyrinth of lagoons, the course requires golfers to play with great accuracy, and to select clubs carefully. Water looms on 13 of the 18 holes and threatens to swallow any shot veering too far to the side. On several holes, adventurous long hitters will certainly enjoy taking a rewarding gamble by cutting corners, while on other holes, strategic iron play is a must!</p>
<p class="verdana12_b" align="justify">Laguna Phuket Golf Club also offers a wonderful opportunity for you to refine your game at its extensive practice facilities. Features include a covered area for sun and rain protection, a driving range, putting greens, practice bunkers and chipping areas; so you can work on both your short and long games. The Club also provides professional golf instruction.</p>
<p class="verdana12_b" align="justify">The well-appointed clubhouse and pro shop offer an impressive range of golfing accessories, as well as three tennis courts and the Banyan Café.</p>
<p class="verdana12_b" align="justify">In terms of location, Laguna Phuket Golf Club is just 20 minutes from Phuket International Airport, and only 25 minutes from Phuket Town. In fact, it is easily reached from virtually all points on the island.</p>
<p class="verdana12_b" align="justify">The course is accessed by a complimentary shuttle bus service within the Laguna Phuket resort complex, which features six deluxe hotels: Banyan Tree Phuket, Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket, Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket, Laguna Beach Resort, Allamanda Laguna Phuket and Laguna Holiday Club Phuket Resort.</p>
<p class="verdana12_b" align="justify">In addition, golfers staying at any of these six hotels enjoy special green fees at Laguna Phuket Golf Club.</p>

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		<title>About traditional Thai massage</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 22:34:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>i-pokz</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Spa & Massage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Thai Massage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[นวดแผนไทย]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[&#160;

It&#8217;s understandable that you just can&#8217;t get enough of Phuket&#8217;s great adventures that you have to be out day and night. But sometimes, you needed to give your body a time off. And, taking time off could mean a lot of things, sun bathing, sleeping or a lazy get-together. But if you needed perking up [...]]]></description>
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<p>It&#8217;s understandable that you just can&#8217;t get enough of Phuket&#8217;s great adventures that you have to be out day and night. But sometimes, you needed to give your body a time off. And, taking time off could mean a lot of things, sun bathing, sleeping or a lazy get-together. But if you needed perking up because you are raring for more excitement, you&#8217;d better have to go to get Thai massage.</p>
<p>There are many Thai massages, located in the cities around the island. They are offer you a clean room with air-conditioner by experienced masseurs. Meanwhile, if you are just too tied to go out of your place, they can also come and visit you. Let&#8217;s go to relaxing. Thai massage could really help you a lot.</p>
<p><font color="#ff6600"><strong>About traditional Thai massage</strong></font></p>
<p>Massage has a long history of therapeutic healing in Thailand. It has been practiced for centuries as it sill is to day. The roots of Thai Massage are traced back to India. The fonder of the practice was Jivaka Komarabhacca, a doctor friend, and contemporary of Buddha, some time about 2,500 years ago. Much of what is know in Thailand about massage and traditional Massage and Traditional Massage was handed down orally and thought from one generation to the next, and teacher to student and often, parent to child. Most of the ancient medical texts were destroyed in 1776, with the destruction of Ayutthaya by the Burmese. What was left was literally carved in stone in 1832, when king Rama 3, in hopes of preserving the tradition of massage, had stone inscription set into the walls at the temple in Bangkok, called Wat Poh.</p>
<p>Therapeutic massage for treatment of specific conditions and diseases is also practiced , by only a small number of very skilled people. It takes several years of study and a good working knowledge of the language. The Chinese and Indians are thought to have had an influence in the therapies and treatments developed in Thailand.</p>
<p>The theoretical basis of Thai Massage lies in the theory of energy lines running through the body. Out of the 72,000 energy lines said to be in existence, the focus is on the 10 major lines, called &#8220;Sen&#8221; Important acupressure points are found on these lines. Treatments for the whole body, different organs and diseases are often done using the System of the Ten Sen. Working on these energy lines will help to remove any blockages and allow free flow of energy through the body.</p>

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		<title>Phuket Bungy Jump</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:13:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>i-pokz</dc:creator>
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    The Phuket Bungy Jump is just one of many attractions in Phuket and gives you the chance to bungy jump from a height of 50 metres (165 feet) with some spectacular views across the green jungle of Phuket Island. The jump takes place over a lake, so you have the [...]]]></description>
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<p>    The Phuket Bungy Jump is just one of many attractions in Phuket and gives you the chance to bungy jump from a height of 50 metres (165 feet) with some spectacular views across the green jungle of Phuket Island. The jump takes place over a lake, so you have the choice to touch the water or not. If you have a day off from diving why not take a bungy jump into the jungle!</p>
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The bungy jump is located a few kilometers outside Patong Beach, on the road to Phuket Town. You will pass the Go Kart Speedway on the way. Any taxi driver will know where it is, or you can rent a car or motorbike for the day. There are signposts that will point the way for you &#8211; just look for the bungy jump logo along the way.</p>
<p>The Phuket bungy jump and the staff are certified to International standards. The owner is a Kiwi jumpmaster with experience of bungy jumping worldwide. The same bungy company also operates jumps in Chiang Mai and Pattaya, and are often consulted for expert advice by other bungy jump operators all over Asia.<br />
Price for one jump is 1,600 Baht ($40US) including insurance and a bungy certificate. Your second jump is 1,000 Baht, 3rd jump 500 Baht and your 4th jump is FREE! Tandem jumps are also possible. You choose if you wish to touch the water. For just an extra 350 Baht, you can get a complete roll of pictures of your jump into the jungle. Bungy t-shirts and caps are also on sale.</p>
<p><font color="#ff0000">Special : Jump, T-Shirt, Insurance, Certificate and Photos &#8211; Only 1900 Baht!!</font></p>
<h3 align="center"><font color="#cc0033" face="Verdana" size="3">Phuket Bungy Jump &#8211; Contact Information</font></h3>
<p align="center"><img src="http://www.sangson.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/bungy_logo.gif" alt="Phuket Bungy Jump" height="167" width="222" /></p>
<p align="center"><font color="#330099" face="Verdana" size="2"><strong>Address : 61/3 Moo 6, Kathu District</strong></font></p>
<p align="center"><strong><font color="#330099" face="Verdana" size="2">Phuket 83120 Thailand</font></strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong><font color="#330099" face="Verdana" size="2">Telephone/Fax : (+66) 076 321351</font></strong></p>

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		<title>Phuket Pearls</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:30:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>i-pokz</dc:creator>
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Pearls are a treasure of the Orient and around Phuket, the visitor                often sees a hotel, a business or a tour company with the word,                [...]]]></description>
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<p>Pearls are a treasure of the Orient and around Phuket, the visitor                often sees a hotel, a business or a tour company with the word,                Pearl, in its name. But it wasn&#8217;t until 1964 when the Hiranprueck                family started developing a pearl farm, that these beautiful and                valuable little gems were produced locally.</p>
<p>&#8220;My father started this business around 35 years ago and today                we have 80 to 100,000 oysters at our pearl farm on Naga Island,&#8221;                explains Suchart Hiranprueck, currently the Director of Naga Pearl.                &#8220;There is a lot to learn about producing a high quality of                pearl so we have brought technicians from Japan to teach us how                to develop a local pearl that will compete on the international                market.&#8221;</p>
<p>Visitors to Phuket are welcome to book a tour to their pearl farm                on Naga Island. It&#8217;s a great way to spend the day. First, there&#8217;s                the pick up at the hotel and a twenty minute boat ride to the island.                Guests are shown the pearl farm and introduced to the studio where                the pearls are developed and displayed. Then lunch is served and                the afternoon is spent relaxing and swimming on Naga Island&#8217;s beautiful                beach.</p>
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<p>Pearls are available for sale on the island. &#8220;We produce pearls                from several different kinds of oysters. Some are suitable for earrings                and jewellry but now we are developing the more distinctive akoya                Japanese pearl as it has a higher value and we think there is a                market,&#8221; comments Michael Yaweephan, General Manager of Pearl                Island Tour Company.</p>
<p>&#8220;There have been significant problems with the pearl industry                in Japan so there is a good opportunity for us to develop high quality                pearls for the international market.&#8221;</p>
<p>To book a tour to visit Naga Island and learn more about pearl                cultivation, contact Pearl Island Tour Company at (66 76) 219 87</p>

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		<title>Thai Massage</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jan 2008 09:28:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>i-pokz</dc:creator>
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 After having had a fascinating dive in the Andaman          Sea or after a night dancing in one of Patong&#8217;s discos, a relaxing massage          done by the soft hands of Thai girls will help to refresh and [...]]]></description>
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<p class="text-normal"> After having had a fascinating dive in the Andaman          Sea or after a night dancing in one of Patong&#8217;s discos, a relaxing massage          done by the soft hands of Thai girls will help to refresh and revive you.          Thai traditional massage is one of the most famous recreational activities          in Thailand (this should not be confused with Full Body Massage, offered          in specialized massage parlors like Christins in Patong Beach).</p>
<p class="text-normal">          Practiced          for centuries and passed down verbally from one generation to the next,          from teacher to student or from parent to child, traditional Thai massage          has a long history.</p>
<p class="text-normal">          The roots of this way of therapeutically healing and recreation go back          to India. Jivaka Komabhacca, a doctor friend and contemporary of Buddha,          is believed to be the founder of this practice over 2.500 years ago. The          heavy Indian influence on the southeast Asian cultures including Thailand          and the Malay peninsula, helped spread the knowledge about massage rapidly          throughout the region. Ancient Chinese medical techniques, brought in          by a large number of immigrants, had further influence on Thai massage.</p>
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<p class="text-normal">          At the time that Thai culture came to full flower under the kings of Ayutthaya,          a large collection of medical texts about Thai massage and its techniques          existed. But with the Burmese invasion of 1776, leading to the destruction          of the capital, most of these scriptures were lost forever. What was left          was carved in the Wat Poh in Bangkok in 1832 by order of King          Rama III, who wanted to preserve this great tradition.</p>
<p class="text-normal">  According to these inscriptions, the theoretical basis of Thai massage          are energy lines, of which the major ten are called &#8220;Sen&#8221;. Important          acupressure points are located on these lines which run through the body          and working on them will help to remove blockages of energy flow.</p>
<p class="text-normal">          Therapeutic massage for treatment of specific conditions and diseases          is also practiced in Thailand, but only by a small number of skilled practitioners.          For a good experience of popular Thai massage, a massage girl from one          of the many massage parlors all over Phuket or even one of the beach girls          offering a massage for a few Baht will suffice.</p>

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		<title>Tips for Reducing Your Holiday Expenses in Phuket and Thailand</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2008 06:21:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>i-pokz</dc:creator>
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While we mainly aim this article at visitors to our part of the world in Phuket, Thailand, you can apply a lot of the advice to holidays anywhere in the world.
One of the great attractions of Thailand is that it is cheap. The Tourism Authority of Thailand can carry on pushing their vision of Thailand [...]]]></description>
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<p>While we mainly aim this article at visitors to our part of the world in Phuket, Thailand, you can apply a lot of the advice to holidays anywhere in the world.</p>
<p>One of the great attractions of Thailand is that it is cheap. The Tourism Authority of Thailand can carry on pushing their vision of Thailand as a millionaire&#8217;s playground for as long as they want but still the majority of visitors will be people who have a limited budget.</p>
<p>In this article, we will give a few simple tips to help you make your money go further. We are not talking about the sort of penny-pinching measures that backpackers use to make their tiny budget stretch a year. We are not going to suggest you eat noodles every day. After all, you are on holiday and holidays are meant to be enjoyed. However, most people have worked hard for their two-week holiday in the land of smiles and there is no reason why they should not get the best from their money. Here are a few simple tips to make the money go a bit further.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 130%">Accommodation</span></p>
<p>If you want budget accommodation then usually you can find good deals just by walking in off the street. Walk around the side streets of any of Phuket&#8217;s beach resorts and you will find guesthouses. During peak high-season (Xmas &amp; January) it is better to book in advance as there may not be any rooms available. Whatever you do, do not ask a tuk-tuk driver for a recommendation. They will just take you somewhere that pays them commission.</p>
<p>If you want mid to high range accommodation then you should book in advance. If you walk in off the street, you will pay more for your room. It may seem strange but it is cheaper to book in advance through a travel agent or internet-booking site. The internet booking sites have the best rates. An excellent tool for finding the best rates is Hotels Combined. This Australian based website does a price comparison across 30 internet-booking sites and finds the cheapest available rates.</p>
<p>If you are on a longer-term holiday of a month or more then it may be worth looking for an apartment. If you go further back from the beach (e.g. Nanai Road in Patong), you can find nice one bedroom apartments from 12,000 baht a month.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 130%">Flights</span></p>
<p>Finding cheap airfares is a little more complicated.</p>
<p>There is a lot to be said for buying a package holiday from a travel agent. They will use their buying power to ensure you get good rates for your hotels and flights. However, many people enjoy the flexibility and independence of booking their own flights.</p>
<p>We would like to give a link to a single site that provides cheap international flights across the globe. Unfortunately, it does not work like that.</p>
<p>The airlines do not give their cheapest tickets to the major international travel sites. They know that companies such as Travelocity &amp; Priceline have the marketing power to sell tickets that are more expensive. Therefore, while these companies sell in more countries and cover more destinations, they do not have cheap airline tickets.</p>
<p>The airlines give their cheapest tickets to small independent travel agents. These smaller agents usually only sell flights that depart from their local country. So for example, if you are in the UK you could check cheapflights.co.uk and they will check for the cheapest flights from a range of small agents. You will probably find return flights to Phuket from ?500 or less. If you try the major international travel agents then return flights start from $2,000. Therefore, whatever country you are in, check the internet or classifieds for your local travel agents and look around.</p>
<p>The best international internet-booking site is ebookers.com. This site covers most major destinations and sells tickets in most countries. While their prices are not the absolute cheapest, they are very competitive.</p>
<p>Travel Insurance</p>
<p>Many visitors seem willing to travel to Thailand without travel insurance. The low medical costs in Thailand mean this is not such a big gamble as at a destination such as the United States where high medical fees and a litigious society make travel insurance an essential.</p>
<p>However, we really would recommend that new visitors to Thailand get some form of travel insurance. Things can and do go wrong and it is best to be protected.</p>
<p>Do not get travel insurance from your travel agent. They may offer good deals on package holidays but they try to make the money back on the extras and their insurance rates are overpriced.</p>
<p>Get your insurance from a local and reputable insurance broker. There are no international insurance brokers providing competitive travel insurance to all nationalities. Instead, you need to go to an insurance broker in your home country.</p>
<p>Price comparison sites are the quickest way to find a good a good deal. You need to find a site that covers your own country. So for example you could try here if you are a US Citizen or try here if you are a UK Citizen.</p>
<p>Rather than just getting an insurance package for your two-week holiday, it may be a good idea to consider an annual multi-trip insurance package. If you have more than one holiday a year or even a few weekends away then these can be very good deals.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 130%">Money Exchange</span></p>
<p>Do not change money in your home country before coming to Thailand. You will get a much better rate of exchange in Thailand. Bring an ATM card or travelers cheques. In fact, it is nice to have two sources of money in case of problems so why not bring both.</p>
<p>Do not exchange your money at hotels. They give bad rates. Exchange booths at airports also give poor rates. The best way to get money when you first arrive is to use an ATM at the airport.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 130%">Tours</span></p>
<p>The tour prices in Phuket are generally very competitive. These organised tours are a convenient and reasonably priced way to see Phuket&#8217;s tourist attractions. There are many tour shops and lots of tours so the competition keeps the prices down. Just go to any tour shop and you are likely to find some good deals.</p>
<p>The only problem with booking tours is you do not know the quality of the tour service. The price may be competitive but if the experience is poor then you will still be disappointed. Most of the tour organisers provide a good service but there are also a few stinkers.</p>
<p>If you do not want to take a shot on an unknown tour company, you could book your tours in advance with Viators. Their prices are only a little above what you will find at the local tour shops and you have the benefit of knowing you are dealing with reputable tour operators.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 130%">Tipping</span></p>
<p>Tipping was never really a part of Thai culture. It is a custom that we visiting westerners have introduced and which Thai customers have now taken up. Most western visitors over-tip.</p>
<p>The normal tip in Thailand at restaurants or bars is 20 baht. That may seem like a derisory sum to leave by western standards but in Thailand they do not expect any more. You are not being tightfisted by leaving so little. In fact, some claim that westerners who come here and tip big are actually causing problems for everybody else. They are creating an expectancy of big tips from westerners that never used to exist.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 130%">Getting Around</span><br />
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The tuk-tuks have earned themselves a bad reputation for both prices and service. They are now charging a ridiculous 200-baht for short trips around Patong. Unfortunately, if you have bags or want to make a long journey then there is often no choice but to use them. All we would say is make sure you agree a price before starting the journey. Considering the prices they charge, there is no reason to give a tip.</p>
<p>There are motorcycle taxis everywhere. You can recognise them from their coloured vests. A short trip around town should cost 20-40 baht.</p>
<p>You can hire a motorcycle for 200 baht a day. They are a great way to get around town and see a bit of the island. Drive carefully and always wear a helmet. Bring an International Driving License and carry it whenever you are driving. If you do not carry an IDL, you may end up paying the police a few 300-baht fines.</p>
<p>You can hire jeeps from independent renters for 800 baht a day (but with very little insurance) or cars from reputable hire companies from 1,400 baht a day.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 130%">Restaurants</span></p>
<p>Eating out is remarkably cheap in Phuket. There are so many restaurants that there is a lot of competition and even the tourist restaurants will seem cheap to most visitors. Still there are big price differences between restaurants. Generally, the further you go from the beach, the lower the prices. If you eat at one of the major restaurants along the beachfront then you are going to pay for the location.</p>
<p>Thai food is cheaper than western food. It is also very good and there is a tremendous range of dishes. You are sure to find something you like and appreciating the local cuisine is part of getting to know the local culture.</p>
<p>You should also consider getting out of the tourist resorts and trying some real Thai style restaurants. The difference in price and style of food can be startling.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 130%">Check Your Bill</span></p>
<p>Do check your restaurant or bar bill before paying. We would not want to say this is common but it does occasionally happen that they add extra items or total it up incorrectly to get more money. Don&#8217;t feel bad about it. Thai customers invariably check their bill and are not embarrassed to point out &#8216;mistakes&#8217;.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 130%">Shopping</span></p>
<p>You should avoid shopping at the tourist stalls along the beachfront and around the tourist resorts. The quality of goods is unreliable and the prices are vastly hiked. Unless of course you just want the fun of haggling and do not mind that you may be buying overpriced rubbish.</p>
<p>You have to be careful when asking tuk-tuk drivers for recommendations. If you are looking for specialty shops (jewelry, tailors, etc) then there are a lot of these that pay commission to tuk-tuks for bringing customers. The tuk-tuks will take you to these shops rather than the places that will give you good deals.</p>
<p>You should do your shopping at the department stores, shopping malls, markets or at specialty shops which are mostly in Phuket Town. The new Jung Ceylon shopping mall is the best option in Patong. Beyond the tourist resorts are Robinsons, Central Festival, Tesco Lotus and Big C.</p>
<p>For cheap clothes, trinkets, accessories, etc, two good locations are the Weekend Market (Sat &amp; Sun 3pm-10pm) on Wai-Rat-Hong-Yak Road in Phuket Town and Expo Indoor Market on Tilok Uthit 2 Road, Phuket Town.</p>
<p>If you are looking for gold, silver, pearls, jewelry, art, antiques, etc then the best specialty shops are in Phuket Town. The problem is finding them. You have an extra problem here because even if you know where you want to go, your tuk-tuk driver may still try to claim a commission from the shop. Unfortunately, the best option is to drive yourself or dump your tuk-tuk after the drop off and do your shopping on foot.</p>
<p>There are good gold &amp; jewelry shops on Montree Road in Phuket Town. The best art &amp; antique shops are in the old town area of Phuket Town around Thalang Road &amp; Dibuk Road. You should be aware that you need an export permit to take genuine antiques out of the country.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 130%">Bartering</span></p>
<p>Bartering is part of Thai shopping culture but only at market stalls and independent shops. Try to haggle the price down a little (a lot if you are shopping at tourist stalls). It really helps if you have an idea of what is a good price. Try to haggle in good spirit with a smile.</p>
<p>If you can speak a little Thai, it will help. Not only does it create goodwill but it also gives the seller the impression you know a little about Thailand and might actually know what would be a good price. Even just an opening &#8216;Sawatdee&#8217; may be enough to help your cause.</p>
<p><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 130%">Girls</span></p>
<p>Yes, this little section is for the guys who intend to play around with the bar girls. If you are not careful, this will rapidly become the biggest expense of your holiday.</p>
<p>Just because you have picked up a girl at a bar, that does not mean you have to buy drinks for every other girl at the bar. They will try their luck and if you are a soft touch, they will keep coming back for more. Just say no from the start.</p>
<p>You do not need to ring the bell and buy everybody in the bar a drink.</p>
<p>If you take a girl back to your hotel then agree the price up front (usually 1,000 to 2,000 baht). You do not have any responsibility to buy her food, drinks or pay her taxi home. It is up to you.</p>
<p>Most of all, you do not have to pay for her family&#8217;s healthcare, sick buffalo or whatever other sob-story she may tell. And you definitely do not need to send her money once you have gone home.</p>
<p><strong>Credit :  James Spellman</strong></p>

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		<title>A guide to Phuket&#8217;s best beaches</title>
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Located midway along the west coast, Phuket&#8217;s number one and most visited beach is Patong; a behemoth in terms of tourist numbers and reputation. The beach is quite nice here, although the whole package of shops, restaurants and bars is what gives this beach its great appeal. Patong Beach travel resource online Just north and [...]]]></description>
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<p>Located midway along the west coast, Phuket&#8217;s number one and most visited beach is Patong; a behemoth in terms of tourist numbers and reputation. The beach is quite nice here, although the whole package of shops, restaurants and bars is what gives this beach its great appeal. Patong Beach travel resource online Just north and south of Patong are Kamala and Karon beaches respectively; both of which are a little less brash and easier on the eye. Karon is the busier of the two and is known for its collection of upmarket hotels and resorts.Not far to the south of Karon is Kata Beach, perhaps Phuket&#8217;s all-round best beach. Kata has better sands than that of Patong and Karon, has fewer shops and bars and has a great feel to it, with shaded seating areas and some great shopping. As with the previous beaches, Kata is very appealing to the water sports enthusiast and is the island&#8217;s most popular surfing beach. Unlike Patong and Karon, Kata also has some resorts and one or two bars directly on the beach adding to its appeal.</p>
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<p>Kata Noi Beach is just over a headland to the south of Kata and is one of the most attractive and peaceful of beaches on Phuket. It has lovely, golden sands and great bathing and is surrounded on all sides by dense jungle. There&#8217;s only one main resort here &#8211; Kata Thani &#8211; and a handful of shops, cafés and bars. Kata Noi is just a short taxi ride from the main Kata Beach and reachable on foot.</p>
<p>Nai Harn Beach is farther south again and very much like Kata Noi for peacefulness and exclusivity. Nai Harn is mostly frequented by locals and the high season weekends will see it thronged with happy Phuket residents. Like Kata Noi, Nai Harn is fed by a no-through road making it much more peaceful and less polluted than most other beaches on the island. There are also some very exclusive hotels here such as the Le Meridian.</p>
<p>At the very bottom of the island is Rawai Beach, an interesting retreat best known for its seafood restaurants and laid back feel. Rawai is very popular with the ex-pat community although the beach itself isn&#8217;t that much to look at. Friendship Beach, about three kilometres northeast of Rawai, is the only one worth visiting on the east coast.</p>
<p>There are also several other beaches of interest continuing north of Kamala Beach, including Laem Sing, Surin, Bang Tao and Nai Yang. Of these, Laem Sing, next to Kamala, is by far the prettiest but least accessible. An arduous climb down a set of steep steps is the only access from the road high above, unless you have a boat. Once down there, the cute little bay of Laem Sing will not disappoint, with its soft sands and crystal clear waters.</p>
<p>Surin Beach is just a few minutes by bike or car from Laem Sing and is as far north as most visitors tend to get. Surin is somewhat of an upmarket option flanked as it is by million dollar villas. The seafood restaurants on the beach here are very good and the surf is also appealing. Bang Tao is just over a headland to the north and is Phuket&#8217;s longest beach at eight kilometres. Tourist Phuket info online Needless to say this beach is great for a stroll and its tree-lined shelter offers an excellent opportunity for a picnic.</p>
<p>Nai Yang Beach is the only other main beach north of here and is the first beach coming from the airport. An affordable option, Nai Yang is becoming more and more popular with returning visitors who want something different and who can&#8217;t be bothered to traipse all the way to the more popular southern Phuket beaches. A word of warning though: don&#8217;t come to Nai Yang expecting a party!</p>

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		<title>Phuket Scuba Driving</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Mar 2007 17:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>i-pokz</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Phuket Scuba Diving]]></category>
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Scuba diving is Thailand’s most popular water sport and the country boosts some of the most beautiful dive sites in the world – the water is clear, sea life plentiful, transport and accommodation readily available and instruction to a very high standard. Diving in Thailand is comparatively cheap, and once you have achieved your certification [...]]]></description>
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<p class="style28" align="justify">Scuba diving is Thailand’s most popular water sport and the country boosts some of the most beautiful dive sites in the world – the water is clear, sea life plentiful, transport and accommodation readily available and instruction to a very high standard. Diving in Thailand is comparatively cheap, and once you have achieved your certification in Thailand, you can use it to go scuba-diving all over the world.</p>
<p class="style28" align="justify">Diving is available at all times of the year, although visibility changes according to the season. In the Andaman Sea, the best time to dive is from October to April, and in the Gulf of Thailand from May to September. At recommended dive sites in Thailand the water is so clear that the under-water world is visible from the surface: whale sharks, manta rays, marlin, flying fish, dolphins and coral reefs.</p>
<p class="style28" align="justify">All reputable dive shops are affiliated with PADI or other international dive bodies, and most hold courses in multiple languages. All over Thailand, you can expect modern amenities, international standard boats and professional facilities.</p>
<p class="style28" align="justify">For group or family travelers, all good live aboard operations will take non-divers along at a substantially reduced fee. Friends and family can relax, swim, sunbathe, snorkel and still enjoy the food, trip, scenery and experience of sailing in some of the world’s most beautiful waters.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.sangson.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/scuba.jpg" alt="Scuba Driving" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center">&nbsp;</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; font-weight: bold"><span style="color: #79aad2; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,Ms sans serif; font-size: 85%">Underwater experience</span></p>
<p align="justify">Day 1 : Transfer from Phuket Airport to Chalong Bay. Board night boat from the bay to Similan islands.</p>
<p align="justify">Day 2 : Arrive Similan. Rest of the day at dive sites around island exploring the reefs of the Similan Archipelago and myriad colours exhibited by countless fish and corals. There are three dive spots scheduled, and one night dive.</p>
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<p align="justify">Day 3 : Continue your diving odyssey at three locations. Three daytime dives are scheduled at Ko Bon island and Ko Tachai, home to manta rays, whale sharks and colourful coral. There is one dive at Surin Island.</p>
<p align="justify">Day 4 : Three dives scheduled at Richelieu Rock, playground of the whale shark.</p>
<p align="justify">Day 5 : Dive at three more Similan locations before taking the night boat to Phuket.</p>
<p align="justify">&nbsp;</p>
<p align="justify">&nbsp;</p>
<p align="justify"><strong>Andaman adventure</strong></p>
<p align="justify">Day 1 : From Patong Beach, Phuket, sail overnight to the Similan Islands.</p>
<p align="justify">Day 2 – 3 : Wake up at a Similan dive site and after breakfast, explore the area. Surroundings Range from delicate sloping reefs to giant boulder drop-offs The variety of marine life here is exceptional, with diverse corals and an enormous huge range of fish. Set sail For the Myanmar Banks in the evening.</p>
<p align="justify">Day 4 – 5 : Two days are spent on the Myanmar Banks exploring marine life including many different varieties of shark The area is subject to strong currents and changing underwater visibility visibility so it is strictly for experienced dives.</p>
<p align="justify">Day 6 : Dive at Richelieu Rock and Ko Ta-chai. Return to Similan in the evening</p>
<p align="justify">Day 7 : The last full day of diving around Similan, visiting several important reefs such as Shark&#8217;s fin and Elephant&#8217;s Head. Evening departure for the return passage to Phuket.</p>
<p align="justify">Day 8 : Early morning arrival at Patong. Participating divers should be certificated, but there is plenty of action on these tours for non-divers and various entertainments on board the mother ship, plus the chance to explore ashore.</p>
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<span style="color: #79add2">Divers&#8217; paradise</span></strong></p>
<p align="justify">Day 1 : Arrive Samui and continue by boat to Ko Tao (Turtle Island). After lunch, enjoy swimming and snorkeling around this tiny island considered to be the best dive site in the Gulf. The marine ecology of Ko Tao is the habitat of several rare species, including spotted rays, giant trigger fish and the occa-sional and harmless whale shark.</p>
<p align="justify">Day 2 – 7 : Enjoy diving lessons offered by international-standard diving schools or discovering the beautiful under-water world with experienced divers.</p>
<p align="justify">Day 8 : Leave Ko Tao for Chumphon. City tour and visit to the many caves and beautiful beaches. Overnight in Chumpon.</p>
<p align="justify"><strong><br />
<span style="color: #79add2">Dive sites </span></strong></p>
<p align="justify">ANDAMAN SEA : Dive sites are found off the coast of Phuket with prime spots such as Shark Point, Red Rock, Ko Yao, Ko Yai, and the twin islands of Ko Racha, extending to the Similan and Surin islands to the west, Krabi and Trang to the east.</p>
<p align="justify">GULF OF THAILAND : Sites are around Ko Samui, Ko Pha-ngan, Ko Tao, Ko Nang Yuan, Mu Ko Ang Thong Marine National Park, and Ko Chang in Trat Province near the Combodian border.</p>
<p align="justify">EAST COAST : On the east coast of the Gulf, Pattaya offers dive trips out to Ko Larn, Ko Sak, Ko Krok, Ko Rin, Ko Pai and Ko Marn Vichai. There are dozens of dive shops offering courses and tours to any level and in any language.</p>

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		<title>Camping: Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Park</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2007 16:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>i-pokz</dc:creator>
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With                much of the island given over to tourism development, there                are few places left on Phuket for trekking. The only remaining patch   [...]]]></description>
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<p style="color: #000000"><span class="phuket1"><span class="phuket1"><span class="header"><span class="body"><span class="body"><strong>With                much of the island given over to tourism development, </strong>there                are few places left on Phuket for trekking. The only remaining patch                of virgin jungle, Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Park, is home to rare                wild animals, such as langurs, porcupines, and macaques, which would                become extinct in fast-growing Phuket but for this nature conservation                area.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<strong>The park offers the </strong></span></span></span></span><strong><span class="body"><span class="phuket1"><span class="header"><span class="phuket1"><span class="header"><span class="body">best                trekking in Phuket</span></span></span></span></span></span></strong><span class="body"><span class="phuket1"><span class="header"><span class="phuket1"><span class="header"><span class="body">                with a well preserved natural environment. May </span></span></span><span class="body">through                October is the best time for jungle trekking, when the forest is                full of blossoms. The park has a marked hiking route for visitors                to follow.</span></span></span></span></span></p>

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		<title>Phuket Diving</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2007 16:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>i-pokz</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Phuket]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Phuket Scuba Diving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ภูเก็ต]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Scuba & Driving]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Phuket                                  diving sites number among the very best to be             [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span class="body"><strong>Phuket                                  diving sites number among the very best to be                                  found.</strong></span></p>
<p align="center"><img src="http://www.sangson.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/scuba.jpg" alt="Scuba Driving" /></p>
<p><span class="body">In fact, the readers of the top diving                                  magazine voted Phuket diving among the top ten                                  in the world. Diving Phuket&#8217;s warm clear blue                                  waters is best from mid-October to May, when the                                  calm seas and rain free days make Phuket diving                                  off Ko Kaew Noi, Ko Rajali Yai, Shark Point a                                  truly unique experience. </span></p>
<p class="body">Phi Phi Island diving is also                                    one of the highlights for any serious dive itinerary,                                    Phi Phi Island diving takes the diver to one                                    of the most famous diving sites in the world,                                    and facilities for Phi Phi Island diving are                                    among the best for such a site.</p>
<p class="body">&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><img src="http://www.sangson.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/scuba_02.jpg" alt="Scuba Diving" /></p>
<p class="body"><strong>Diving                                    Khao Lak will introduce the diver to many new                                    varieties of fish and coral.</strong> Khao Lak diving                                    is a relatively unspoiled diving site offering                                    much natural scenery and diving Khao Lak means                                    entering into one of Thailand&#8217;s premier marine                                    national parks.</p>
<p class="body">Scuba                                    companies diving Phuket offer full training                                    courses and equipment hire, so that experienced                                    and amateur divers can experience diving Phuket                                    waters without needing to worry about bringing                                    more than their underwater cameras.</p>

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