
Originally Posted by
mackbutter
I spent 10 mths in Thailand in 2012. Been there 5 times.
Phuket is your best bet. The last thing Pattaya is is detox for the mind and body. Been there twice. Although Pattaya has some great gyms it is far from relaxing and peaceful. Pattaya is all about partying, sex, drinking, corrupt police and the beach isn't even that nice.
U can have all the partying u want in Phuket and it's 100X more beautiful. Especially if u choose the town just north or just south of the main town.
Ive been all over Asia and I would definitely recommend Phuket. The main town is Patong. This is where the gyms are. Not spectacular gyms , but not bad.
I would recommend the village 10 minutes north of Patong called Kamala. Peaceful, beautiful beaches, great diving/snorkling.... And just take your rental scooter to Patong each day for the gym. The 10 minute drive each day was one of the best things.
I rented an brand new awesome modern, furnished condo for $325/mth. in Kamala. And there was also a newly opened hotel there that was $450/mth and it was perfect.
There are plenty of AAS in both Pattaya and Phuket(Patong).