Hi all,
I'm planning my trip to Thailand with family members for spend time with each others.
I thought that which city or place is better for visiting in Thailand. Bangkok, Pattaya or Kho hoi.... ?
Your family will get an education (particularly the kids) if you take them to Pattaya.
I lived there for four years and spent heaps of time waiting for wind, and when it can it only blew for a couple of hours.
Buzz,
A long winded review would be appreciated.
Anything relating to kiting, conditions, accomodation, travel, etc.
Run amok.
Jim
will do mate ... wind has been blowing good all arvo - going for a late sessh now ... will get back to you as soon as I have time mate ...
In the meantime do a 'search' on Koh Samui both on here ( and that other forum - kiteforum - hope its ok to mention it on here !)
Can send me an email as well ... buzz55@gmail.com
I have some lovely Villas here, and can discount for you depending on when you want to come ...
sites.google.com/site/spavillas/
or
www.spavilla.s5.com
cheers
I spent a month learning to kite in Pranburi which is 20mins south of Hua Hin.
What attracted me to the area was a quite coastal village without all the seedy things other areas in Thailand are known for; and of course consistent wind and plenty of beach.
If you want a little bit of night life and some more western restaurants then Hua Hin is only 20 mins on a scooter. Otherwise Pranburi is pretty quite at night.
A nice side shore wind nearly everyday 15-25 knots in December, really picks up late Jan -Feb and a great 5km down winder, which is great when your learning.
I think Jay and the gang at Kiteboarding Asia are moving to a new spot, but they are an outstanding bunch of guys and great to sit back and have a bbq and some beers with in the afternoon and late into the night.
Everyone from all other the place always drops in to say high and comes for a kite, which is what I love about this sport.
Basic costs of my month (approx):
3 day course $345 (11,000 B)
Accommodation: $30 night (1000B)
Food: $6-12 (200-400 B)
Beer: 0.60 (20 B)
Hong Tong 700ml Rum (165B) Yummy
Scooter $5 (150-200B) day
Basically $50/day to kite your ass off.
There are some other bungalow options down the beach where you can kite straight from your backdoor also.
More info : www.kiteboardingasia.com/?id=1012
Disclosure: I am in no way affiliated with them, just a beginner kite boarder who loves that particular spot.
Also kites and gear in most cases is $500-$1000 cheaper than Aus
Wow that's too bad about the Factory seconds that have been popping up, typical for Thailand though, always pays to check and double check things.
My 2010 Carbrina is still going strong after a month over there and 18 months here. I stand by Jay and the gang in Pranburi and nothing should detract from what a cool little place it is with genuine people and a peaceful little vibe.
It's a shame other KBA operators aren't above board and tarnish the good guys
Buyer beware as always
