Benghan says … Merry Christmas !

Hello readers, I’m back from Phuket after a 4D3N vacation! The next business trip will be on the mid of September to Singapore.

First of all, look at this video.

First of all before I do single posting on every single places I went, the below is the general review on the overall trip to Phuket, Thailand. This might (or not) be a good piece of reference to those who wish to visit Phuket anytime soon, or near future.

For my trip to Phuket Thailand, we actually purchased the GoPackage with www.airasia.com at about RM400+ including a 4 days 3 nights stay at Coconut Village including a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket Island. We bought this package at about 5-6 months before the trip ensuring we got this good deal.

1. Mode of Transportation - To go Phuket, of course you need a plane. During your visit at Phuket Island, the cheapest mode of transportation are the tuktuks for short distance (It can be up to about 20Baht/RM2 for a distance of about 5km) , or opt for a van if it’s longer distance (It can be about 200Baht/RM20 for a one-day trip). Please remember to compare prices before you make any decision, there are lots of taxi services at Phuket Island just out of your door-steps.

2. Accommodation - At Phuket Island, if you have a good budget, consider staying at Bangla Road (Happening during night time). Otherwise, there are lots of low budget hotel/inn to be rented upon your arrival. You do not need to do any reservation during low period as there are too many of the hotels at Phuket Island. If it’s a peak period, please play safe, do reservation before going. The hotel rates can be at about RM50-80 per night for a low budget hotels.

3. Food - If you love seafood, go for some seafood stalls instead of seafood restaurant. They have the same type of fresh seafood but different ambiance. Why pay more for the ambiance as you can enjoy the same seafood? Some seafood in Phuket is expensive, so remember to do comparison too!

4. Travel & Leisure - Compare and buy a ticket for FANTASEA show at Phuket if you never visit them before! It’s a recommended place to go. Not forgetting the round island trip to Phi-Phi Island or Khai Island. These 3 places will cost you about RM310.00.

5. Nightlife - Basically if you’d like to see some Agogo Shows, there are plenty at Bangla Road, also called Patong Beach area. If you’d like to have some beer at cheap prices, opt for 7-11 instead of pubs. A bottle of SINGHA cost about RM5.50 at a 7-11 and it costs about RM16.00 at a pub. Of course, Phuket has plenty of massage parlors, spas and escort services too.

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Personal Expenditures (Detailed budgeting for my 4D3D Trip as below)

8.8.2008 ; Friday (RM368.00 in total)

1. Bus from KL Sentral to LCCT (Return Trip) = RM14.00
2. McDonalds at LCCT = RM15.00
3. Hotel Transfer from Phuket Int’l Airport = RM14.00
4. Phuket FANTASEA & Island Tour = RM310.00
5. Lunch at Stall outside the Hotel (Noodle & Singha Beer) = RM15.00

9.8.2008 ; Saturday (RM84.00 in total)

1. Island Tour = Paid yesterday
2. Seafood Dinner at Stall (Crab, Oysters, Squid, Lala, Tom Yam Gong) = RM25.00
3. Massage = RM25.00
4. Singha Beer = RM3.00
5. Cocktail at Banana Club = RM25.00
6. Snacks = RM6.00

10.8.2008 ; Sunday (RM283.00 in total)

1. Van Transport for Day Trip in Town (Shared amongst 8 friends) = RM25.00
2. Lunch = RM50.00
3. Canon Lithium Battery (After a round of comparison, it’s cheaper by RM150.00) = RM100.00
4. Massage (2 hours)= RM70.00
5. Dinner = RM28.00
6. Singha Beer = RM10.00

11.8.2008 ; Monday (RM27.50 in total)

1. Transport to Airport (Shared amongst 8 friends) = RM10.00
2. Medicine (Too much of heat and got diarrhea, and fever) = RM6.50
3. Mineral Water at Airport = RM3.00
4. Hot Chocolate at Airport = RM8.00

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So Now You Know … !

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