After having a wonderful time during my stay in Thailand a few weeks ago, I have decided to return for a more extended stay, 2 months (March and April 2008). As much as I loved BKK, the lack of beach takes it out of the choices. So, I have decided that it will be either Phuket which I adored for its beaches, or possibly Hua Hin which has been recommended but I have not been there. I am not interested in Pattaya because it is just not my cup of tea for various reasons.

I would love to hear what other members have to say, I am looking for a tropical place, does not have to be close to BKK, must have warm ocean water and not too expensive.

My reason this time for wanting to return is to finish healing from a car accident I had in January 2007 that left me in bad shape, multiple broken body parts thanks to a 16 year old drunk driver who fell asleep at the wheel and hit me head on doing around 100mph. I had bad arthritis before the accident, and bad psoriasis as well (skin condition), and the short time I spent in Phuket healed me so well, I want to finish the recovery. The combination of sun and salt water did wonders for my joints and my skin and I felt better than I had in 10 years. Plus getting my daily Thai massage worked wonders and gave me long forgotten flexibility.

Ok, as far as short term apartments, so far I have found a possible place in Phuket for around 16000 bhat per month near the beach, and a place in Hua Hin for around the same price, I found these using the internet. I think I should probably go to Hua Hin first and check it out... any thoughts?

I am so sorry for this epoch length posting, I hope someone can help me out with a plan!

Bes New Years greeting to everyone.