Ao Nang and the Rayavadee, Railay Bay

[sunsetter]

heres our villa for the night, terraced, we wanted a jacuzzi but the place was full so no probs





downstairs, including its own toilet



upstairs, very comfy

[Dillinger]

I can't remember the price, but it weren't much to do it on a longtail boat. You can barter the price at those little travel agents too.

The beach it didnt include was Railay Beach. I will have a dig through my album and put some pics on here, if you don't mind

[terry57]

no tours booked mate, just freestyled it transport wise, got most of our tickets cheaper than booking with the hordes.

You know mate,

I don't generally do organized tours as I dislike intensely being surrounded by lots of people but sometimes one must bight the bullet to see places.

Only other way is to hire a speed boat for the day, OK I suppose if one owns a Bank.

Anyway the surrounding Islands on a good day are world class.

[sunsetter]

at night, there was lots of flying foxes flying about, buggers to catch on camera





set in lush tropical gardens, very impressive, full of birds and animals

[sunsetter]

went for an all included dinner with free drinks, wine for the missus, i had singha




early nite as off to lanta in the morning

must say the bufffet breakfast was pretty good, i loaded out with salmon,lovely...

round 1



round 2



so your probably thinking that im a rich cnut, not at all, we got this free, missus deals with the rayavadee for work, and we got a complimentary stay, part of an inspection for her company, so cant complain

heres the price list for us mortals

[sunsetter]

so heres our driver in the buggy making the sprint to transfer us to an express ferry to lanta, drove like a rally driver

[sunsetter]

so that was part one of our 10 days hopping around the southern islands, next up is koh lanta

heres the link to the naxt part, cheers for the comments, please take a look

https://teakdoor.com/southern-thailan...ml#post2385224 (koh lanta)

[benbaaa]

I remember staying at Ao Nang in 1989. Wooden bungalows on stilts, with fans and squat toilets. Set around a lake at the foot of a limestone outcrop, just back from the beach. 120 Baht a night. My mate summed it up nicely: just spoiled enough.

[ossierob]

Cheers....havent done that area yet

[RickThai]

went for an all included dinner with free drinks, wine for the missus, i had singha




early nite as off to lanta in the morning

must say the bufffet breakfast was pretty good, i loaded out with salmon,lovely...

round 1



round 2



so your probably thinking that im a rich cnut, not at all, we got this free, missus deals with the rayavadee for work, and we got a complimentary stay, part of an inspection for her company, so cant complain

heres the price list for us mortals

Are these montly rates? (Or do you get to keep the maids when you leave?)

[waradmiral]

daily and it's one of the most expensive in thailand, nice resort but you can get a nice room over at ao nang for $80 that's real nice

[waradmiral]

Nice one sunsetter, Ive never been down that way, its on the list of places to check out now

If your bringing your wife and kids along its hard to beat for a family destination.

To get the great beach life you need to come in high season. Fantastic Day trips to the Surrounding Islands and if you crack good weather its a blinding day out.

Hire a car and explore the area. Lots to see.

nah high season is too busy. Low season is the go and the boat trips run nearly everyday.

ko hong has an awesome beach
bor thor kayaking as well as thalen bay
khlong thom hotsprings and lagoon
phi phi and gai and poda island


low season u can get a 4 star room for 1000 baht or a little more

[sunsetter]

I will have a dig through my album and put some pics on here, if you don't mind

waiting......

[aging one]

Hey sunsetter did you get the local rate of 13,000 I see advertised in the Post all the time?

[Dillinger]

waiting......

Fak Orf... I can't compete with the The Rayavadee

Here's the Baht Bus back to the Hostel

I'm off to Langkawi soon, I will get you some Sunsets from there hopefully.

[sunsetter]

^ top man, was going to hop there last year while in penang, will be good to have a dillys eye view, dont you fekking forget the camera