sweatalot Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Hi everybody. I stayed with my family in Patong two weeks ago. We enjoyed very much. Next year July my daughter's family will come with two children, 10 and 6 years old. They, too like to stay at the sea with us. The children like playing in the sea and snorkeling. I am not sure if Patong would be a good place for them. Any recommendations will be appreciated. Need not be Phuket, other seaside destinations like Koh Chang, Koh Samui, Hua Hin etc. would be fine - if better for the children. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax2 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Really nice child friendly beaches at Khao Lak, plenty of choice of accommodation and plenty of restaurants, they have a policy of no girlie bars from what locals there have told me In the dry season when the wind comes from the north east the sea is very calm and idea for children of all ages, the beaches are very clean as well compared to most beaches on Phuket I am not sure what season it is in July but i am sure someone else can advise you about that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 You're right, Patong isn't a particularly child friendly town. You are aware that Phuket Province is 576 sq km in size and Patong City covers just 16 sq km of that? With a total of around 36 beaches (without even counting the scores of nearby islands), there is a huge amount of Phuket outside of Patong in which to holiday. (Many people on this forum mistakenly think Patong is Phuket and vice versa). Like a lot of expats, I live relatively close to Patong, but haven't been there for years Read this topic to get some ideas for children on the Island. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/976147-amusement-park-in-phuket/ If, however, you have decided to go somewhere other than Phuket, you would be better served asking the question in the appropriate local forum or perhaps the general travel forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 4 hours ago, Old Croc said: <snip> If, however, you have decided to go somewhere other than Phuket, you would be better served asking the question in the appropriate local forum or perhaps the general travel forum. Think the OP said other than Patong ... You might want to check-out Karon/Kata beaches. But ... July is not a good month to swim in the sea (waves and undercurrents), nice beaches but have everyone swim in the hotel pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Really nice child friendly beaches at Khao Lak, plenty of choice of accommodation and plenty of restaurants, they have a policy of no girlie bars from what locals there have told me In the dry season when the wind comes from the north east the sea is very calm and idea for children of all ages, the beaches are very clean as well compared to most beaches on Phuket I am not sure what season it is in July but i am sure someone else can advise you about that Really dangerous seas there in July.sent using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schlog Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Chumpon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax2 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 37 minutes ago, stevenl said: Really dangerous seas there in July. sent using Tapatalk All the resorts have pools and some are right on the beach front if you want to check if its safe to swim in the sea, you can see the beach from your room All the west coast beaches in Phuket and Phangnga are not safe for swimming once the monsoon season starts except on the odd occasion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 All the resorts have pools and some are right on the beach front if you want to check if its safe to swim in the sea, you can see the beach from your room All the west coast beaches in Phuket and Phangnga are not safe for swimming once the monsoon season starts except on the odd occasionOp asked to play in the sea, you recommend khao lak, but don't know if it is suitable that time of year. I inform you it is not suitable, much worse sea conditions than most Phuket beaches, so you recommend him a swimming pool.Sorry, you're not making sense here.sent using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax2 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 36 minutes ago, stevenl said: Op asked to play in the sea, you recommend khao lak, but don't know if it is suitable that time of year. I inform you it is not suitable, much worse sea conditions than most Phuket beaches, so you recommend him a swimming pool. Sorry, you're not making sense here. sent using Tapatalk I am sure the OP can sort it out for himself, if the sea is to rough which it can be they can swim in the resort pool right next to the sea with a sea view and with drinks and food service Sometimes the sea is calm even in the monsoon season, or do you disagree, at least it has been in the past when we have been there at that time of the year, and we go for drive there at least twice a month No bars and no shopping centres, more like Phuket 20 years ago in our opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 I am sure the OP can sort it out for himself, if the sea is to rough which it can be they can swim in the resort pool right next to the sea with a sea view and with drinks and food service Sometimes the sea is calm even in the monsoon season, or do you disagree, at least it has been in the past when we have been there at that time of the year, and we go for drive there at least twice a month No bars and no shopping centres, more like Phuket 20 years ago in our opinionIn monsoon season if the sea is calm there there will still be dangerous undertows.sent using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingstonkid Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Koh Samed has nice beaches and day cruises where you can snorkel with the fish at different islands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketrichard Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 In July head to Samui, there some nice resorts right next to the sandy beach Or possibly Koh Chang forget Phuket, Khao lak, Koh Lanta, if u want them to snorkel as the water is to rough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csabo Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Koh Lanta. You will have the island to yourselves. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Travel-g303905-c162380/Ko-Lanta:Thailand:Koh.Lanta.Low.Season.html Lanta surf pics from June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertson468 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Would strongly recommend Koh Samui. The area of Bophut has no "Girlie Bars" at all, lots of good restaurants and very close to the sea. If you PM me I can give you details of good quality, family friendly and inexpensive Resort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krabi local Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Ao Nang would be my suggestion for the kids.Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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khunPer Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Koh Samui can be a fine alternative for kids 6 and 10 years old. Chose one of the Northern beaches – Bo Phut and Maenam can be fine options, but there are others, however Chaweng and Lamai are not especially child-friendly IMO – which are normally calm and swim-able most of the year, eventually a resort with pool also. Besides the beaches you will find a number of other activities of interest for kids at that age – and some gown-ups also – including day trips by boat, swimming and snorkling with tropical fish, small water-parks, funny rides, small cozy zoo's with for example sea lion and bird shows, etc. Maenam Bay, you can live beach-front in the many resorts ranging from affordable to relative priceless, and shopping and restaurant are normally within few hundred meters or less walking distance. Bo Phut Beach (Fisherman Village) – beach-font living like Maenam above. (For info: I'm living at Samui for 10+ years, and has a daughter now 11 years old, so I've been through the island's various kids-activities by experience.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubster Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 On 3/31/2017 at 7:28 PM, stevenl said: In monsoon season if the sea is calm there there will still be dangerous undertows. sent using Tapatalk I liked that by mistake, what you say is nonsense, do you know what causes undertows? Look it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 17 minutes ago, Grubster said: I liked that by mistake, what you say is nonsense, do you know what causes undertows? Look it up. Perhaps stevenl meant rip current ,,,, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Undertow_(water_waves) quote .... "Confusion with rip currents Main article: Rip current In popular usage, the word "undertow" is sometimes used correctly, in the same sense it is in oceanography. However the term "undertow" is also often used incorrectly, in the mistaken belief that near beaches there is a water flow or current that can pull a person down vertically and hold them underwater until they drown. This misconception stems from a basic lack of knowledge about water currents, and from confusing undertow (which is usually not dangerous) with the more substantial dangers of rip currents. Rip currents also cannot pull a person down, but they can carry a person out beyond the zone of the breaking waves. In contrast to undertow, rip currents are responsible for the great majority of drownings close to beaches. When a swimmer enters a rip current, it starts to carry the person offshore. If the swimmer understands how to deal with this situation, he or she can easily exit the rip current by swimming at right angles to the flow, in other words swimming parallel to the shore, or by simply treading water or floating. However, if the swimmer does not know these simple solutions, or does not possess the necessary water skills, they may panic and drown, or they may exhaust themselves by trying unsuccessfully to swim directly against the flow." unquote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubster Posted April 2, 2017 Share Posted April 2, 2017 3 minutes ago, LivinginKata said: Perhaps stevenl meant rip current ,,,, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Undertow_(water_waves) quote .... "Confusion with rip currents Main article: Rip current In popular usage, the word "undertow" is sometimes used correctly, in the same sense it is in oceanography. However the term "undertow" is also often used incorrectly, in the mistaken belief that near beaches there is a water flow or current that can pull a person down vertically and hold them underwater until they drown. This misconception stems from a basic lack of knowledge about water currents, and from confusing undertow (which is usually not dangerous) with the more substantial dangers of rip currents. Rip currents also cannot pull a person down, but they can carry a person out beyond the zone of the breaking waves. In contrast to undertow, rip currents are responsible for the great majority of drownings close to beaches. When a swimmer enters a rip current, it starts to carry the person offshore. If the swimmer understands how to deal with this situation, he or she can easily exit the rip current by swimming at right angles to the flow, in other words swimming parallel to the shore, or by simply treading water or floating. However, if the swimmer does not know these simple solutions, or does not possess the necessary water skills, they may panic and drown, or they may exhaust themselves by trying unsuccessfully to swim directly against the flow." unquote Yes and rip currents can not happen on a calm beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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