Phuket Trip - Day 1

Went to Phuket, Thailand for 5 days 4 nights in Dec 08. It was a great experience. Let the photos do the talk.

Air Asia still the cheapest in town...so far.

The journey from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket is around 1 hour 15mins. However I only felt like it was a 45mins ride.

Can you spot the lil' tiny island?

Upon reaching, there will be a lot of taxi drivers welcoming your presence. So no worries on the transportation. Basically there are three types: taxi (most expensive), mini bus (basically is a 12 seater van) and followed by "Tuk Tuk".

Don't underestimate by the look of the "tuk tuk". The fare is quite costly too.

The distance from aiport to Patong Beach (the most happening place) is around 40 mins. Along the journey, saw some weird stuff. Here you go...

There are so many disc...wondering whether all cables are FOC. Could you spot Astro?

Predator guarding the pub!?

I've been asking around what is the not-must-miss-show in Phuket. Apparently, Fantasea Show is the must must for first timer in Phuket. It's more like a theme park. Nice statues, building, lighting, deco, cute and weird characters for photo opportunity.

Looks like our local fun fair

Could you spot the jelly fish character?


Another cute yet scary character moving around


A jewelery shop with its matching design



Sparkling elephant


I like the combination of the colors


Bird in the cage...but in a beautiful cage

Before the show begins, I had a Eat-All-You-Can-International-Buffet. It's part of the package.

Entrance to the food haven. Grand huh?

Take a closer look at the crafting

Nice sculpting...

The main highlight of the Fantasea Show is the cultural dance. You able to know a bit of Thailand history, and why the Thais so heart the elephants.

Entrance to the Fantasea Show

Cameras are not allowed during the showtime

Elephant and the prince are the main casts

Coming out from the cave

Thais really heart their elephants.


A closer shot. A very detailed crafting


The most expensive elephants. blue eyes. gold skin.

That's the first day in Phuket. Yes, I only reached the town at 6pm. Stay tuned for more pictures. By the way, Thailand also known as Land of Smiles.

Sawadee-ka!