Self discovery journey-- Succeeded!!

Was in Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary from 26th July until 30th July for Tiger signs and camera trap placement training with our Tiger expert, Dr. John Goodrich.

Tiger pugmarks found

me in action : measuring the pugmark

Group picture taken during one of the field trip

After the training finished, I took the earliest flight that I could catch to Phuket island for a holiday. Well, my journey began in a minivan with another 9 strangers from the airport. The minivan to all the beaches costs only 180 baht per person. Which is a lot cheaper than a taxi which costs 750 baht.


The place that I stayed is called Sugar Palm Grand Hillside at Kata beach , which is only RM106 per night. It is a boutique hotel which has really nice and sophisticated designs. The only draw back is the stairs that you would need to climb while carrying your oh-so-huge suitcase in case the bogey car guy is not available to bring it up for you.

the view from the hotel balcony

On the first night, we took a tuk-tuk from Kata beach to Patong beach which costs us 400 baht per trip. We decided to try out the oh-so-famous Phuket seafood. We settled at Savoey Restaurant which is located in Patong beach area.

very fresh Phuket lobster = 75 baht/100g

which one which one???

After we chose what we wanted for the night, the "Stars" were sent to the "dressing room" for some "brushing up" ........

the place where it all started for us and ended for others

The menu for the night was:

1. mango juice = 70 baht

2. sex on the beach = 140 baht

3.

Sabai-sabai = 140 baht

4. charcoal grilled squid =300 baht

5. oven cheese baked Phuket lobster = 1300 baht

6.baked tiger prawns = 1200 baht

And the taste and pleasure, is priceless, and for everything else, there's always mastercard!!

Oh ya, the Restaurant charged 7 % service charge and the total bill for the night was 3670 baht for 3 person. Well spent money I would say.


The night life in Patong beach seems to be never ending. The neon lights were lit everywhere and there are people every corner. Perfect for those who enjoys company and crowds.