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rjk

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Jan 1, 2008 8:01 PM
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Over Water Beach Huts in Thailand

Hi,

Happy New Year everyone.

I am searching for some over water beach hut accommodation in Thailand. Where have you stayed and what was it like ?

Doesn't necessarily have to be the usual locations like Phuket, anywhere out of the ordinary would be great!

Shoot me with your experiences.

cheers

Robert

Irishrover

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Jan 2, 2008 12:38 AM
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One place that i know has that is Ban Boa ,the fishing village in the south of Ko Chang.

checkingout

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Jan 2, 2008 1:38 AM
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Check out Lanta Old town on Ko Lanta. They have beautifully restored wooden villas over-the-sea.

Irishrover

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Jan 2, 2008 2:06 AM
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One little romantic adventure i had about 4 years ago was ,hiring a barge in Kananchaburi with my Thai girl friend and being towed up river to a remote spot ,to stay overnight ,just the two of us on the barge .Cost then about 1600 baht .

senign

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Jan 2, 2008 4:25 AM
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The only way I can imagine that Thai resort owners will invest in 'over water beach huts' is that they wish to save money on plumbing;-)

BILLJONES

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Jan 2, 2008 7:08 PM
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Kanchanaburi has many river rafthouses that arent bad. Up river is nice than the town itself.

Otherwise there's national park huts at Khao Sok NP.

Clairelessore

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Apr 14, 2008 7:20 AM
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Has anyone actually stayed at Baan Puu Paan? We're looking for a quiet beach holiday for our family group, three kids under 6, and this place sounds ideal but I'd really like some info from someone who's actually stayed. Yr website was a great overview of the island, tezza, thanks

Clairelessore

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Apr 15, 2008 4:33 AM
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We'd go for a bungalow on the beach overlooking the water rather than one right on top of it... I'd be having constant heart attacks otherwise. Anyone stayed there recently? Is it recommendable? We're not looking for 5* or great nightlife, just a quiet friendly place with a nice beach for the kids to splash about on - and preferably some shade.

tezza

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Apr 15, 2008 6:25 AM
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I reckon the two places I mention on Tubtim Beach on my Samet page first link below would be much more suitable. Check the pics of Tubtim on the page. The north coast of Samet is pretty nice, but Tubtim is so much nicer.

Leightavel

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Apr 18, 2008 11:56 AM
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Hey, you,re not too demanding .....are you???? Just a run of the mill, family trip to Thailand!!!

Joking aside, considering all your criteria, and as much as I hate to say it........Hua Hin probably fits the bill. Never before recommended by me, but......there's always a first time!!!

tezza

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Apr 18, 2008 5:08 PM
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Wow, Just Bob covers what I would say perfectly. Time limit from Bankok narrows field severely and Samet sure is a nice island.

Clairelessore

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Apr 19, 2008 2:34 AM
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Thanks, guys, I reckon Ko Samet it will be. Now - which beach? I know Tubtim comes highly recommended, and has the all-important shade, BUT i've read some web articles saying it attracts lots of the gay community from Bangkok. Now, I have very observant 3 & 5 yr old daughters, to whom I don't want to yet have to start explaining what 'those two men are doing over there, mummy?'... Would Ao Thian have a bit more of a family vibe? Or as it's low season there's not gonna be much of anyone around anyway? On Candlelight, can anyone recommend a particular resort? We'd be after mid-range, air-con, private bathroom, not in woods, cos of the mozzies. When you're pregnant you're not even supposed to use DEET-based anti-malarials... THANKS AGAIN!

lyssalyssa

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Jan 10, 2012 3:32 PM
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#5 do you know the name of the place with overwater huts/bungalows?

thanks!

tezza

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Jan 10, 2012 10:43 PM
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Um, seems they are named and linked at #5.
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