Doing It Your Way - Phuket private tours

There are many different tours to Phang Nga and Phang Nga Bay: White water rafting, Elephant trekking, visiting waterfalls, Sea Canoeing and sightseeing by longtail boat or speedboat. But one thing these tours all have in common is a rigid schedule and itinerary to allow them to transport all the guests from activity to activity in the available time. This is fine, especially as the prices are often very reasonable but it can sometimes detract from the experience, especially if you have someone in the tour group being difficult or unpleasant.

What we have found living here is that it isn't so much the quantity that makes for a great day out but the quality. What you don't want is to be squeezed into the last seat on a boat or bus, spend ages in the bus picking up and dropping off everyone , made to leave a sight before you've really properly seen it or worst of all made to rush a meal.

If like can follow the group

So how do you avoid these problems? That's an easy one!

Do It Yourself

But you don't know the sights, you don't have transport and you don't speak the language.

How can I do it myself!?!

Or try to get lost in a beautiful place

Another easy one: Let us at Easy Day Thailand Do It Your Way

We provide what you need:

Transport - Our luxury mini-van with driver

Local knowledge and language skills – our English speaking Thai tour guide

You decide on the exact itinerary, our guide will offer some advice and suggest places to go based on your likes and dislikes.

make your holiday a great experience

The schedule is not just flexible – it is non-existent, you have no time to be at a particular place, if you have seen all you want to see of a place – move on, if you want to stay and take some more pictures – stay.

Our guide will do their best to avoid the crowds created by other tours and as the tour is so flexible the order in which you see things can be changed on the fly to adapt to the crowds on that particular day.

This is what tourism should be, seeing what you want to see in your own time and taking home fond memories of a truly magnificent place

Are you planning your vacation now or are you already here in Thailand? Perhaps enjoying some time relaxing in Phuket. You want something different, you want to see another part of this beautiful country, but not sure where or how to set it all up. Well we here at Easy DayThailand  can help you design a custom tour.

Beautiful place at the right time

So if you are serious about your next or this vacation being a memorable one for the whole family do not hesitate to contact us here at Easy Day Thailand to arrange a customised private tour for you.

We currently run regular private tours to Phang Nga, Khao Sok , sightseeing on Phuket Island.

We also run private day trips,overnight trips and Sunset dinner cruiseson our snorkelling/diving boat the MV Sai Mai.
 

Unique experience with MV Sai mai

And if you like to learn how to cook Thai Food try our very special private cooking class in Phuket

Coming soon: Private speedboat daytrips on Easy Day's very own speedboat

The team makes your holidays great

Your satisfaction and happiness is our business. Kap Khum Krap for your support

Phuket Weather September 2013

Not much to say this month, we were expecting rain and clouds but at the it was quiet "dry".

More storms and heavy showers because of tropical storms on the South China sea rather then constantly raining and heavy rains, During past year many times in September we saw floods and rivers growing bigger. This disappointed those affected but it is also true that need the rain now o build up Phuket island water reserve.

The Bang Wad Dam and Reservoir in Kathu is now almost full but need more to be sure thee will be enough water during the dry winter.

Bang Wad Dam and Reservoir

Another unusual thing was the strong wind, in September usually wind is weak and this why sky can be cover of clouds for days. This time meteorological events were more violent with strong wind and high waves.

Tomorrow is October last month of raining period lets see what Mother Nature will decide to do.

If like to have a look on what happen in September in Phuket here below the weather reports.

• 28th to 30th September 2013
• 24th to 27th September 2013
• 20th to 23rd September 2013
• 16th to 19th September 2013
• 10th to 15th September 2013
• 6th to 9th September 2013
• 3rd, 4th and 5thh September 2013 
• 1st and 2nd September 2013

Phuket weather 28 to 30 September 2013

September closed with storms and rain, actually rain should be normal during this months but this year wasn't much as expected.

We stared the month keeping an eye on the Kathu Waterfall river, normally in September this small river swallows and its level increase up to three meters deep. This year he stayed at same low level. almost as in dry season.

The river is still at low level

Last weekend anyway there were heavy showers and wind was strong with rain and big waves at sea, this because the Tropical Storm Wutip that is now flooding with heavy rain North East and central Thailand.

The sky this morning in Kathu

Situation in Phuket should go back to weak wind and almost calm seas in a couple of days.

Now we will see if October will bring some more rain, as we need it to be sure no water shortage will happen in January or February.

Phuket Holiday Packages

Selected Phuket Holiday Packages featured by Easy Day Thailand. Our packages cover small and big hotels, budget options to 5 star resorts all over Phuket Island.

Patong Beach packages

• The Nap Patong
• The Sea 
• Seaview Patong Hotel

Karon Beach packages 

• Sugar Palm Grand Hillside
• The Old Phuket

Rawai Beach packages

• The Rawai Palm Beach Resort

Phuket Town packages

• The Memory at On On Hotel

Phuket Airport packages

• Phuket Airport Resort & Spa

More about our hotels including prices you find on EasyDayPhuket.com 

The Sea Hotel - Patong Beach holiday packages

The Sea Hotel

The Sea hotel is in the heart of Patong Beach, just two minutes walk from the beach and about ten minutes leisurely walk from the centre of Patong's nightlife, Soi Bangla, yet the hotel is also hidden away in a quiet enclave giving you peace and serenity after you've had your fill of hedonism.

This boutique hotel is designed in a contemporary Thai concept radiating a serene ambiance, which is enhanced by the stunning views of the mountains and sunset over the Andaman Sea from the roof top pool and restaurant

• Hidden Gem in the centre of Patong perfect for couples or groups of friends who want a chilled out base
• 2 minutes walk from the beach. 
• Roof top Swimming pool and Open Air roof top restaurant
• Free Wifi is available throughout the hotel

Rooftop Pool

Superior Room

Chilled out Boutique resort perfectly located in a quiet nook of Patong but still within easy reach of all ameneties

Enjoy your holidays at The Sea Hotel starting from

3,250 Thai Baht per person
Three days two nights

Inclusive of private return airport transfer (Phuket Airport), two nights accommodation in twin or double sharing Superior Room with breakfast, tax and insurance

Valid from now till 31 October 2013

Single supplement 3,250 Thai Baht

For information and booking don't hesitate to ask Easy Day Thailand team


How to get there - from Phuket airport you take the main highway south towards the centre of the highway, then following the signs for the beaches turn onto the bypass road. At the big Tesco Lotus intersection turn right following the sign "Patong Beach", then keep going straight for about 8 Km and over the hill to reach Patong. At the bottom of the hill turn right and then turn left into the first road past the Mosque (Rathuthit 200 Pi Road). At the third junction (corner Ban Sainamyen School) turn right to reach the Beach Road and then turn right again keeping the beach on your left hand side. On the beach road turn right at the first junction (corner football field), about 50 more meters and you see The Nap Hotel on your left, directly after this is The Sea Hotel.

The Sea Hotel

5/56 Haad Patong Road, Patong Beach, Kathu
Phuket 83150 Thailand
For more information about Phuket see our travel guide

Open Air Restaurant

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The Old Phuket - Karon Beach Holiday packages

Sino-Potugese styling reminiscent of Old Phuket

The Old Phuket on Karon Beach in the south of Phuket is designed as a replica of the Sino-Portugese residences that dominated Phuket town in the 19th century, some of which can still be seen in Old Phuket town. This styling evokes memories of tin mining, Chinese Junk merchantmen and the heady days of European colonialism in Asia.

The hotel has two contrasting and complimentary wings, the Sino wing with classic 19th cetury styling and the more modernistic elements of the Serene wing.

• Quiet resort in the centre of Karon ideal for families and groups of friends
• 100 metres from the beach. 
• There are two pools, one with a childrens pool attached , a kids club and a poolside massage service
• Wifi is available throughout the hotel

Sino Wing Pool

Deluxe Sino Wing Room

Classic Colonial era styling crossed with modernism right on the beach in easy reach of all the islands facilities make The Old Phuket the perfect base fo your vacation.

Enjoy your holidays at The Old Phuket Resort starting from

3,850 Thai Baht per person
Three days two nights

Inclusive of private return airport transfer (Phuket Airport), two nights accommodation in twin or double sharing Deluxe Sino Wing room with breakfast, tax and insurance

Valid from now till 31 October 2013

Single supplement 3,850 Thai Baht

For information and booking don't hesitate to ask Easy Day Thailand team


How to get there - from Phuket Airport head south toward Phuket town, when you reach the bypass junction turn right and follow this road all the way until you reach a roundaboat, at this point take fourth exit (right turn). Continue along this road past 2 sets of traffic lights, after the lights the road goes up a hill then straight for a while before a long left bend followed by a short straight then a sharp right hand bend. Just before the right hand bend the entrance to The Old Phuket is on your left.

The Old Phuket

192/36 Karon Road, T. Karon A. Muang
Phuket 83100 Thailand
For more information about Phuket see our travel guide

Serene Wing Pool

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Phuket weather 24 to 27 September 2013

Against statistics this year September is dry and windy. Some rain fall for sure but nothing serious just storms and few hours of heavy rain.

Patong Beach Sunset on 24 September 2013

During last four days just bit of rain, sun was shining every day. The wind was blowing strong until Wednesday morning then calmed down but not as usual and sea was quiet choppy.

Patong Beach View on 26 Septmeber 2013

This morning just a short rain and the nice weather again great to enjoy boat trips and water activities, our liveaboard Sai Mai was ready to leave for a three days trip to Phi Phi islands.

Patong Beach - morning 27 Sept 2013

Different the situation in north Easter Thailand and the central plans that are under rain and underwater  for seasonal flooding. Remember that Phuket is a Island far south, about 800 km from Bangkok and it is hilly so can't be flooded for more then few hours and just on lower levels. I like to remark this two years ago when Bangkok was badly flooded people were asking  about the situation here and some even cancelled their holidays in November because of flood in Bangkok.

Thai cooking class in Kathu- a la carte home style Thai food

During a holiday in Thailand food plays an integral part. Food here is part of the culture, when you enter someone's house the first question is always "Have you already eaten" or "Gin khao laew yang?".

People like to spend time together and eat either at home or at restaurants. Meals are often consumed seated on a floor mat, not at table. Food is shared, steamed rice is served on each one plate and everyone picks the food they like from the central bowls so all diners can enjoy different tastes. Thai people use spoon and fork to eat, no knife and chopsticks only for noodles.

Lunch or dinner normally includes three dishes which will include a combination of fish, vegetable, pork, chicken or eggs, a soup and steamed rice. Chilli is very important although not all meals are spicy.

Delicious Thai food

Sitting at a restaurant or during one of our tours you will enjoy authentic Thai food. From sweet and sour to curry, spicy to light soups. Thai food is a blend of many different ingredients including spices, sauces, coconut milk, chilli and....the secret ingredients that every chef or cook keeps for themselves.

Now the question is how to put all the ingredients together? When to add what? How much of each ingredient, especially chilli?

This is where we come in, with our private cooking classes that specialize in delicious real home cooked food.  Learn to cook with real Thai's in a friendly and informal environment. Let us introduce you and your friends to the secrets of Thai cooking.

Fresh ingredients

We run the classes in our own homes, making you part of our family. This way you not only learn about cooking Thai food but also about the culture surrounding it. You will get a "taste" of real life Phuket.

Thai cooking classes - ingredients

The cooking class can be done in the morning, then enjoy what you've cooked for lunch. Or you can do the class in the afternoon followed by dinner.

The private Phuket cooking class starts with shopping for the ingredients at the local fresh food market.  The fresh market is still central to Thai life despite the arrival in Thailand of supermarket chains and shopping with a English speaking Thai person at the market is an experience in itself, you will rarely see a Thai person happier than when they are at the market.

Craig, Patricia, Charis and Robert

The variety of colors and smells will delight your senses. It can be a shock at first, totally different to a what you are used to but you will soon get used to it and discover that it is really enjoyable. Your "teachers" will be with you all time and happy to answer all of your questions, they speak English.

shopping at fresh food market

They will teach you the names of everything plus we also provide cue cards with photos and names in Thai and English to help you identify each ingredient.

From lest - Chef Orn, Ann, Sri

Then the real cooking starts. Easy Day Thailand cooking classes are different to others in that the menu is not based on a set menu but "à la carte." You will learn how to cook only your favourite dishes. In one cooking class you should be able to learn all your favourite Thai dishes.

blend the spices

You will learn how to prepare the ingredients for each dish and how to subtly combine the various spices to produce delicious, flavourful meals.

Then enjoy a great home made lunch or dinner. Let us know your favourite local beer and enjoy it with your meal, it's included in the price.

Real cooking

Our Thai cooking classes are available every day with advanced booking. Class sizes are limited to four people however we cook enough food for six people so you can bring friends to enjoy your first attempt at real Thai cooking.

Craig and Robert - preparation

After the class we will email you the recipes in pdf format so you will always have them and can share them with friends.

Phuket home stay

The morning class starts with pick up at your hotel at 9:00 hrs, the afternoon class starts with a 15:00 hrs pick up. Our driver will return you to your hotel after the class.

Price: 2,500 Thai Baht per person

Inclusive of transfers from any Phuket hotel, all ingredients for up to four dishes, rice, seasonal fruits, soft drinks, local beers, drinking water, tax and insurance.

If you are staying in a private villa and would like us to come to you and teach you in your kitchen that's no problem, we can provide a private Thai cooking class at your place, the price is the same.

Robert and Craig - promoted !

For any information or to book your class please contact Sri directly at Sri@easydaythailand.com

She is also available if you need any tips or suggestions for cooking Thai Food at home.

Reviews - Steve I.

"Hi everyone at Easy Day Thailand, 

had some great trips with you guys,Tee and driver really looked after us and Franco thanks also for helping with the booking process it was all done we ease,  we will recommend your company highly to our friends or anyone interested in going over you way.

Thanks Steve I.

(Franco could have done with your team in Roma when we were there.)"

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Phuket weather from 20 to 23 September 2013

The weather during last few days has been affected by big events from the China Sea last the tropical storm USAGI that caused floods in China and Philippines. The storm affected central Thailand with heavy rain falls and rivers level raised to critical point.

In Phuket we saw heavy rain on Friday only then Saturday wind started blowing stronger with high waves, but sky went back to blue and clouds were passing fast.

Sky over Patong Tower - 21 Sept 2013

Sunday was basically same as previous day and today we saw more dark clouds, again strong wind helped to keep sky clean so almost all day Sun was shining.

Bangla Road Entry - Patong 23 Sept 2013

Swim from Phuket West coast it is very dangerous from may till October when the wind direction will change from North East, when at the beaches keep this in mind and follow the warnings.

What to do in case of rip current

Koh Tao Hillside Resort - Holiday package

Koh Tao Hillside Resort is set, as it's name suggests, on a hillside overlooking the ocean on Yai Nee Cape on the north west coast of Koh Tao to the north of Sairee Beach. Beautiful sunset views over Koh Nangyuan make this a fantastic venue for just relaxing in Paradise.

Built into the jungle holding on to to this hill the resort is in symbiosis with the lanscape, the small comfortable bungalows, truly stunning panoramic views and the serenity allow for true total relaxation of body, mind and soul.

• Small Comfortable Bungalow holding on to the hill this is perfect for couples. 
• Just One Kilometre from the  private beach. 
• Wifi is available in the lobby and reception.

Amazing views from all over the resort and a small private beach make this the perfect Island getaway.

Enjoy your holidays at Koh Tao Hillside Resort starting from

2,000 Thai Baht per person
Three days two nights

Inclusive of return transfer  to Mae Haad Pier, two nights accommodation in twin or double sharing Standard room with breakfast, tax and insurance

Valid from now till 31 October 2013

Single supplement 2,000 Thai Baht

For information and booking don't hesitate to ask Easy Day Thailand team

How to get there - firstly you need to get to Koh Tao by ferry from Suratthani , Chumporn or from the other gulf of Thailand islands Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. Once you are on the island from Mar Haad town head north past Sairee village to the end of Sairee beach, Koh Tao Hillside Resort is to your left.

Koh Tao Hillside Resort

19/1 Moo 1 , T. Koh Tao, A. Koh Phangan,
Suratthani 84360 Thailand
For more information about Kho Tao contact us

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Phuket weather 16 to 19 September 2013

This week is going opposite all statistics, September should be wet and raining but we had three beautiful days with flat sea and sunshine. Once again this prove that we can record a lot of data thinking that we then know everything about weather but Mother Nature does what she wants...as all women :-).

View from Royal Phuket City Hotel - 17 Sept 2013

Today the situation changed a bit with wind and wind gusts, sea is rough and clouds alternate to blue sky.  Forecast for tomorrow say more rain and probably strong wind because of tropical depression on South China Sea in last days of action will enter the Gulf of Thailand affecting weather for one or two days until will dissolve by Saturday or Sunday.

19 Sept 2013 - 15:45

Phuket Airport Bus to Patong

Phuket Airport Bus fleet

Phuket Airport Bus Express provides transportation service from Phuket International Airport to Patong with stops at some of the main areas on the way.

This is a good alternative to taxi and to the tricky join-in minivans, it's convenient if you are on a budget or if you are travelling alone.

At the airport you can find the buses under the bridge, look for the sign "Airport Express"

This is also a good solution to go from Patong to Phuket International Airport if you want to avoid a taxi. The bus stop in Patong is at Jungceylon Shopping Mall.

There are 6 air conditioned buses, each one has 30 comfortable seats and a luggage storage area. Tickets can easily be purchased directly on board.

As you can see in the map below, our office is located at just few steps from Kathu Intersection bus stop, so it's also easy to use this transportation service if you want to come to Easy Day Thailand office.

Bus from Phuket Airport to Patong

PROS:

• Cheap
• Reliable
• No annoying and unwished stops at some travel agency on the way.
• Gives the chance to see part of Phuket Island along the way.

CONS:

• The whole ride between the Airport and Patong takes about 2 hours while it would be much faster with a private transfer.
• In Patong the bus stops only at Jungceylon Shopping Mall, so depending on your hotel's location you will probably need also a taxi ride to/from the hotel.

There are 9 daily departures almost every hour:

Patong - Airport

	Patong	Kathu Intersection	Tesco Lotus Intersection	Boat Lagoon	Heroines Monument	Lotus Thalang	Thalang	Muangmai	Airport
1	8:00	8:20	8:35	8:50	9:05	9:20	9:30	9:45	9:55
2	10:00	10:20	10:35	10:50	11:05	11:20	11:30	11:45	11:55
3	11:00	11:20	11:35	11:50	12:05	12:20	12:30	12:45	12:55
4	13:00	13:20	13:35	13:50	14:05	14:20	14:30	14:45	14:55
5	14:30	14:50	15:05	15:20	15:35	15:50	16:00	16:15	16:25
6	15:30	15:50	16:05	16:20	16:35	16:50	17:00	17:15	17:25
7	17:00	17:20	17:35	17:50	18:05	18:20	18:30	18:45	18:55
8	18:00	18:20	18:35	18:50	19:05	19:20	19:30	19:45	19:55
9	19:00	19:20	19:35	19:50	20:05	20:20	20:30	20:45	20:55

Airport - Patong

	Airport	Muangmai	Thalang	Lotus Thalang	Heroines Monument	Boat Lagoon	Tesco Lotus Intersection	Kathu Intersection	Patong
1	8:15	8:25	8:40	8:50	9:05	9:20	9:30	9:45	10:05
2	9:30	9:40	9:55	10:05	10:20	10:35	10:45	11:00	11:20
3	10:15	10:25	10:40	10:50	11:05	11:20	11:30	11:45	12:05
4	11:30	11:40	11:55	12:05	12:20	12:35	12:45	13:00	13:20
5	12:30	12:40	12:55	13:05	13:20	13:35	13:45	14:00	14:20
6	14:15	14:25	14:40	14:50	15:05	15:20	15:30	15:45	16:05
7	15:30	15:40	15:55	16:05	16:20	16:35	16:45	17:00	17:20
8	19:30	19:40	19:55	20:05	20:20	20:35	20:45	21:00	21:20
9	20:45	20:55	21:10	21:20	21:40	21:55	22:05	22:20	22:40

Airport			RATES IN THAI BAHT (valid for both ways)
50	Muangmai
50	50	Thalang
60	50	50	Heroines
60	60	50	50	Boat Lagoon
80	60	60	50	50	Lotus
100	80	60	60	50	50	Kathu
120	100	80	60	60	50	50	Patong

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