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lilmissclarebear

08-Nov-2007 13:46
Posts: 3

Thailand - where do I go if....

I'm new here (TTF) and I desperately need a holiday.
I'm from Canberra and wanting to escape the shitty frosty winter for a month next year (June-August).

I will probably be going on my own (solo female) and am wanting to spend a week to 10 days just relaxing on a beach - I'm not a heavy drinker or party person. I don't want to be stuck in a resort with a billion couples travelling on their honeymoons either. I also don't want to be the only westerner wherever I end up though.

Can anyone recommend anywhere the weather will be nice and that they think would be my cup of tea ?

Are there any other girls out there who have done something similar?

dominic77

08-Nov-2007 15:15
Posts: 4,871

The weather is likely to be better on the Gulf Coast side of Thailand, rather than the Andaman side, at that time.

In that area, Ko Tao has a nice laid-back vibe, with a decent mix of good bars and places to socialise (but not really a mad party scene), plus beaches to chill out on.

Or Ko Pha Ngan (away from partytown Hat Rin), has some very good beaches (eg. Thong Nai Pan).

I'm not a girl but I can say for sure that I have met a fair number of solo western females at these places ;-)

NW Thailand Motorcycle Trips, June 2008 and January 2009

bmw318

08-Nov-2007 15:17
Posts: 329

hi llilmissclarebear
here are a few travel web sites to get you started.
travelweb.com.au they have a office in Sydney and always have good package deals.
asiarooms.com this website a great sorce of informaion on places to stay and feedbacks.
Phuket is the cheapest island to get to directly from Sydney.
i just recomend you stay away from Patong Beach

mark_davo

08-Nov-2007 15:24
Posts: 3

Hey there... I've been to Thailand a few times as my mum live in Bangkok... I'd suggest you'd check out Krabi and Ao Nang beach... Ko Tao is a bit more laid back... if you do venture to Ko Samui steer clear of Caweng beach if you want to avoid the crowds but I stayed at a nice little resort on Bophut beach which would probably be right down your alley...

Happy travels!

khunjimbo

08-Nov-2007 16:31
Posts: 662

Up the gulf....Samet or Ko Chang you can also find seclusion (or not).

You hurt my feelings...both of 'em!

tezza

08-Nov-2007 19:04
Posts: 7,978

The southern Gulf (Samui, Phangan, Tao) is usually drier that time of year. Jimbo's Samet has to run it close.
I reckon you would really like beaches like Thong Nai Pan and Mae Hat on Phangan - I have a fair bit of info on these. You might also check my Tao stuff for any place which appeals - a month gives you plenty of time to hop on a ferry and go spend some time there.

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khunjimbo

08-Nov-2007 19:21
Posts: 662

you're right, tezza. The June-Aug. timeframe is iffy up the gulf; OP'd have to check weather up here before arriving.

You hurt my feelings...both of 'em!

siamnesewoman1

10-Nov-2007 04:59
Posts: 19

Koh Samet , Koh Chang , Koh Koot , Koh Mak
Koh Samui , Koh Tao , Koh Phangan

I have planned to travel on my own either from jan2008 :-)

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