Yes that is correct under AUD$40. It all started at Bt4150 each but the first place reduced it immeditley by Bt1000 from the brochure cost, then I went accross the road and they reduced it another Bt1000 per head.

So dont pay list price or hotel costs. There are tour places everywhere in Patong and the tours to these places were leaving everyday in Jan. Don't worry until you get there and just go for a walk and be prepared to bargin the price down.

As for luggage, I have only been to Thailand once, but have been to Indo many times, I have never locked or bubble wrapped my luggage and have never had any problems.

So I would suggest a small lock would suffice, and relax your friends.

Regards,

Dave