I was there 4 weeks ago. I want to go back now lol

We stayed at Patong Beach. Great shopping (night markets as Ren said). Dont bother during the day as nothing is really open.

Go to Phi Phi island. The most beautiful place for snorkeling and swimming (Leonardo Decaprio filmed The Beach on one of Phi Phi's islands)

Bankok is smelly and nasty but the shopping is really good and much cheaper.

It depends what you are after in a holiday - we wanted to relax as i am pg but we still did lots of activites incl elephant trecking and shows and patted tigers, saw monkeys, went shopping etc.

I personally got a bit sick of the food. The thai food is to die for but the western food is soooo wrong lol - you will find that out. Also the indian is pretty tops cause there are alot of indians there but i get bored easily.

Oh, make sure you get a massage, like every day. So cheep. My favourite thing to do after a long day was to go for a walk after dinner and get a 1 hour long foot massage for like $2 AUD.

My brian isnt working properly today but if you need to know anythign else, just ask