Social Going To Phuket, Thailand

[AristotleAmadopolis]

What's up my sherbros and shersistas. My wife and I are going to Phuket this March for a much needed vacation. Already got the tickets and booked a spot near Kamala Beach. I mostly have the itinerary planned out, but would greatly appreciate any advice.

-We'd like to check out the elephants at an ethical place that treats them well. Any experience with Green Elephant vs Phuket Elephant Sanctuary?

-We'd like to go island hopping. We have 3 days planned: Phi Phi, Phang Nga, and Similan. Should we book them in advance via Viator or are we better off trying to book in person (any room to haggle?)? Would 3 trips be too much? Are there better islands?

-Possibly looking to get some of my health issues resolved, since it's a PITA in the US (not to mention the docs can't help me with most of them at all). I've heard that Bangkok Hospital is good to go, and they have one in Phuket. How far in advance would I need to schedule or can I walk in?

-Any street food spots near Kamala Beach where I'm most likely to enjoy the food and least likely to piss out of my ass?

-Any additional tips/advice on Thailand/Phuket? (I know the usual stuff such as don't drink the tap water, don't point feet at someone, cover up in temples, etc)

Thank you in advance, and feel free to ignore the questions and instead proceed to make ladyboy jokes, if you want.

just general advice but bring the right shoes and meds for either constipation or diarrhea.

 

[William Huggins]

Big Buddha is definitely on my list, as is the Wat Chalong temple that is nearby. How would you rate the care at the Bangkok Hospitals?



Will I need to rinse and repeat the cycle after getting traumatized by the massage?

Absolutely........... Make sure you drink plenty of Sangsom............

 

[William Huggins]

just general advice but bring the right shoes and meds for either constipation or diarrhea.

And take them both at once just to be sure.

 

[William Huggins]

couldn't you just kill ring worm with vodka?

Petrol and fire work better.....

 

[Wrath of Foamy]

Big Buddha was beautiful, as was Kata Beach.

Phuket Fantasea was...weird...

 

[Timetravel_0]

Drink some Thai Tea

 

[William Huggins]

Drink some Thai Tea

More like mushroom tea you mean..........

 

[SammyPops]

All of the health issues are minor (well, the ones that I want to try to treat in Thailand, that is). Have spent over a thousand dollars (with health insurance) trying to deal with the ring worm, which is supposed to be... relatively easy to treat. My liver probably looks like an alcoholic's after a year of taking antifungal meds to no avail.

they cant get rid of ringworm? thats fucked. you need to find a doc who deals with the african imigrant population

 

[I Am Legion]

1. Diarrhea is guaranteed.
2. Stay hydrated
3. Take probiotics before and during trip

 

[Cajun]

Been to Taiwan 4 times. Not Thailand. Whatever you do suck in the experience bud. Seems like good times.

 

[Cajun]

they cant get rid of ringworm? thats fucked. you need to find a doc who deals with the african imigrant population

This... its just a fungal infection...

 

[William Huggins]

Ketoconazole cream and a Ketoconazole shampoo.

 

[HelloJapan]

I'm assuming you'll want to bang a lady boi, hit up @Zer for best intel.

 

[Belaya Smert]

Tiger AV definitely checks out.

 

[MT7]

Ketoconazole cream and a Ketoconazole shampoo.

Sounds familiar. Is the shampoo light brown in color? If so, I took it already. I've taken so many different things that I've lost track at this point. Creams, shampoos, and tea oil haven't helped enough to notice a difference. Oral antifungal meds always made it disappear, but the instant I would stop taking them it would come back again. I stopped taking them for a week while I was getting a refill, and I'm itching again. Been to three dermatologists in the Bay Area so far, and they all keep prescribing the same crap and none of them have any alternatives.

 

[MT7]

I'm assuming you'll want to bang a lady boi, hit up @Zer for best intel.

I won't be satisfied until @Zer leaves a comment. Where ya at, dawg???

 

[MT7]

1. Diarrhea is guaranteed.
2. Stay hydrated
3. Take probiotics before and during trip

If you are there for a short time then maybe avoid certain street food. Certain stuff like raw crab or shrimp papaya salad. At least stick to food where a lot of people are also eating. Some places might have better seating etc but if they don’t have business then I wouldn’t eat there. I learned my lesson. You will find western food near Kamala beach. You are also relatively close to the redlight district. It’s where the mall is at.

The Bangkok Phuket hospital is a private one. It is good even compared to American ones. Majority of people there are foreigners. It's like an international hospital. They will take walk in. The only issue is that I haven’t been back post COVID. I heard a lot of expats left and I don’t know if they came back yet.

just general advice but bring the right shoes and meds for either constipation or diarrhea.

1. Diarrhea is guaranteed.
2. Stay hydrated
3. Take probiotics before and during trip

Thanks guys, I appreciate it!

 

[MT7]

And take them both at once just to be sure.

 

[Osculater]

Participate in a Thai boxing match and stream it

 

[MT7]

Participate in a Thai boxing match and stream it

I'd be better off taking meds for diarrhea and constipation at the same time. At least I have a chance of surviving that.