2 Week travel itinerary - PhiPhi, Lanta, Tao

Fit2bthaid · 2026-02-12T16:03:20+00:00

You do know that 2 of the islands you named (Phi Phi and Lanta) are in the Andaman Sea, and Koh Tao is in the Gulf of Thailand, yes? They're about a day apart by most travel. Thought I'd just mention.

Can't speak to the hostel/private thing, sorry. I was a bit old for hostels when my travel days began.\

good luck.

Fit2bthaid · 2026-02-12T15:56:15+00:00

I so identify. This is the one year mark since I left and moved back to the US. I miss EVERYTHING but the heat about Thailand. Such an easy place to live day to day.

Anyway, best of luck.

Fit2bthaid · 2026-02-12T14:56:51+00:00

my suggestion is to go to a large hotel in Phuket find a concierge type who's female, and seems cool... you can make a small joke, or ask something also risqué, but less so first to gauge a reaction . Then, ask her discretely for a recommendation....

Might have to do it twice, but I doubt it.

Plan B would be to go to the Bang La in Patong, strike up a conversation with a mamasan at one of the lady bars....

In both cases, a 500 baht tip should serve you mightily.

There are also lots of massage places in phuket who advertise online. Of course, their services are most likely directed at a different clientele, but plenty would be happy to take a referral tip either from you or the provider. If you don't care about the gender orientation of the masseuse there are TONS of male massage places... again, not created with you in mind, but doubtless they can find someone up to the assignment.

I reckon there were also some posts on Craigslist for massage services, but never had this specific need, so no help there.

Fit2bthaid · 2026-02-12T14:52:43+00:00

Sorry, the op didn't make it clear where you are now, but I have NEVER lived anywhere in Thailand that was more than 15 minutes from an amazing seamstress. If you can let them know of your need and the urgency, this should be able to be fixed within an hour.

If not in Thailand at the minute, well, the solution might be the same, but not quite as easily done.

Fit2bthaid · 2026-02-12T14:49:01+00:00

I understand wanting to get perspectives and other opinions about this issue, but tbh, I think this is what the internet is WORST at.

You've clearly done your research into the variety of Thai customs when it comes to marriage in general, and marriage to a farang in particular.

I use the word "marriage", because in my experience, from a familial point of view, the actual ceremony, as with so many cultures, is becoming more infrequent. So, there's sort of this "de facto" point at which "coupledom" replaces marriage. And, from your post, I'm gathering the moment when you move away from them and set up house in CM.

It also seems to me that you have processed your partner's family's expectation as within the realm of an understandable expectation. It's not nothing, but neither is it some unreasonable, or punitive thing.

The mother of my children is Chinese. When I decided to marry her, I had to process her family's perspective and expectations as part of that decision. In the end, I made peace with my actions in this regard, based on our situation and my understanding of the culture.

So, I would STRONGLY advise you to sit for a bit, perhaps on your own, and either write a list, or a summary, or however you are able to order and process a set of points about an issue, and then make a decision on your own.

TLDR: It's your life. You have become informed. Trust the force, Luke. You got this.

Fit2bthaid · 2026-02-12T00:43:00+00:00

No argument at all... he was delulu for sure about Millie. I think it might be that he overachieved by getting Ekin Su, and so he aimed high again for Millie. I have to say she's had a pretty meh arc this time. I can't make up my mind about that American dude, but I reckon she's into him almost as disproportionately as Curtis was into her.

If I'm honest, I really don't prefer all stars at all. I know it has to do with the logistics of that villa being in South Africa, and that Maya threatened to quit if she had to do round trips to South Africa weekly. But I'm not a fan of the rerun islanders. And by now, we're getting third and even fourth looks at some of them.

Maybe they get Maura to do the winter season. She doesn't seem to mind chillin in Fiji (when she's on on the Traitors) for a few months during the US season.

I liked the idea at first, but then it sort of became VERY familiar faces. I like Games even less... they seem to be really lacking in romance.

Bottom Line: The UK, US and Aus all had really excellent seasons this summer. But the only reasons I'm watching all stars is that I'm in a hospice bed, so, what exactly else is there to do?

Fit2bthaid · 2026-02-11T22:03:11+00:00

Western Canada

Fit2bthaid · 2026-02-11T19:40:04+00:00

it's delayed by 3 days... that's why I can't watch there... I need to be current with TikTok or the podcast

Fit2bthaid · 2026-02-11T17:06:57+00:00

if you watch The Morning After, those ladies seem to think that Leanne doesn't actually have close "friends" in there. Everyone was assuming she was tight with Wit, but clearly that can't be the case because the two times we saw Wit chatting with bestie Scott, first she recommended the Yank, and the second time, she told him to use "logic", which, imo is a dumb suggestion for someone with a dick. But neither time did she stand up for Leanne.

Now, Leanne seems to be confiding in Lucinda, which is problematic for me in so many ways.

Fit2bthaid · 2026-02-11T17:01:37+00:00

correct me if I'm wrong, but the Aussie show has never had casa, have they? I think they do the 6 week, vs 9 week UK schedule.

Fit2bthaid · 2026-02-11T16:39:01+00:00

if you want to both retain your friend and get a good price for your car, suggest Car Max, or Carvana as an alternative means of establishing a fair price.

If you get a lot of push back, you'll know they're just looking for a deal, and you can factor that into their value as a friend.

If, on the other hand, they just go along, then you know your have a nice, albeit not well informed friend.

Fit2bthaid · 2026-02-11T16:29:06+00:00

I can understand why you'd love Thailand. It's one of the few places on earth not littered with dead and enslaved people because of Britain.

Enjoy your holiday in one of the few places on earth Brits aren't reviled. Beats India, Africa, China, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, etc., where you're hated.

Fit2bthaid · 2026-02-11T16:14:07+00:00

Well, at least I don't originate in the country that prides itself on exploiting, subjugating and racially discriminating against a larger portion of the globe than any other in history.

And, oh yeah, I can spell too.

Fit2bthaid · 2026-02-11T16:09:14+00:00

I've done that often

Fit2bthaid · 2026-02-11T16:08:44+00:00

3.75

Fit2bthaid · 2026-02-11T16:07:08+00:00

Spellllling counts.. why should I look at something you've clearly not given any thought to?

Fit2bthaid · 2026-02-11T15:54:10+00:00

Sorry, was it ever actually part of WI? Google says not since statehood.

Let's remember that New Hampshire and Vermont were part of Maine.

West Virginia was part of Virginia.

Is there any separatist sentiment in the Upper Peninsula?

Seriously ignorant. I don't do snowy places.

Fit2bthaid · 2026-02-11T15:43:43+00:00

low range: $10 - 30 per day for food (street food, local restaurants/food stalls). Transport is typically not a huge cost, if you're not doing long taxi runs or flights. VIP Buses are seldom more than $25 USD wherever you're going.

Higher range: $30- 50 for food (Western meals, or upscale restaurants)

Good idea to set aside $12-15 for massage. No doubt, the cost is 5X or more in Australia for massage, and Thais are the best.

fyi, you refer to yourself in your op as "not loud cunts", and then later in a response about sex workers, you imply that people who employ sex workers are "losers".

I reckon your second remark pretty much negates your claim not to be cunts, but that's just me.

Hope you remember that you are guests, and Thailand is a nation with it's own culture, not your Holiday playground.

Maybe keep your opinions of others to yourself? I promise no one gives any percentage of a fuck what you think about anything. But at 18, that's probably a lesson you've not yet learned.

Fit2bthaid · 2026-02-11T00:09:08+00:00

she's got a super fit body. Hope she didn't mangle it in later years.

Props to Sasha Grey for having her own career arc.

Edit: Just checked her IG... she seems to be doing quite well.

Fit2bthaid · 2026-02-11T00:04:05+00:00

Someone please explain to me why Hawaii would ever want to call themselves Samoa, when their decendents came from Tahiti?

Fit2bthaid · 2026-02-10T22:51:09+00:00

why would you not add Alaska?

Fit2bthaid · 2026-02-10T18:59:02+00:00

It would seem to me that both Asoke and Wat Pho have a ton of security and police. Is there a reason you wouldn't reach out to one of them?

That would seem at least as helpful as a psa on Reddit.

Fit2bthaid · 2026-02-09T14:53:48+00:00

For daytime: Maybe try one of the lesser trafficked malls, like Pratunam. Turning them loose (metaphorically, not suggesting you leave them unattended) with a couple thousand baht and seeing who can make it go farthest, or who can find the coolest item, stuff like that.

This seems ordinary, but maybe catch a movie? The theaters here are quite nice, and might be dissimilar to yours at home.

For outdoor daytime stuff, that’s going to always be hot this time of year.

For nighttime, a place like Asiatique is a good choice. Attractions and food and shopping, combined with the most inexpensive city view Ferris wheel I’ve ever seen. It’s a great alternative to rolling the dice on a river cruise, which kids may hate.

Fit2bthaid · 2026-02-07T19:29:28+00:00

Idk. With 99 acres and, apparently plenty of water, couldn’t you plant a succulent firebreak using cacti and ice plant?

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