Thailand ideas for two single women

[shellyg]

I'm looking to spend time in Thailand exploring and then a few days relaxing on a beach. Anyone have suggestions for a fabulous beach in Koh Samui, etc. that would be a little more fun for two women traveling single. Most places seem geared towards couples...

I don't want crazy and wild, just not too romantic! And would love a nice place to dive, etc.

thanks
shelly

[kyshel]

I can help somewhat. If you add your location and gateway city, I can also tell you about arrival times, etc. I'm heading back there in May.
I've been to Bangkok and Hua Hin twice, Kwai RIver and Amphawa. Some of my family members just returned yesterday from long Thai trip. I went last year with my niece last spring, too.
Hua Hin is fun and there are plenty of things to do in the area-- some LL deals are superb. I haven't used the new pkgs offered but have seen some of the hotels.
Bangkok is a blast for 2 women! Shopping, temples (cover bare areas), cooking classes, river tours, etc.
I have a driver we use for getting to HH from Bangkok--or you can take the 4 hour train. Tip for HH--find out location of hotel/resort to town and if shuttle is available extended hours. Otherwise you hire tuk tuks to get you back and forth.
Use mass transit--both skytrain and metro in BKK--so easy!
There is River Kwai (famous WWII prison camp/bridge project) that is totally fascinating! You can stay on a river/barge hotel on the water--take the hellfire Pass railway and the museum is incredible. Beautiful moving cemetery there as well.
We also went to Amphawa for wkend markets--really a hoot! Stayed on the river, walked into town canal center--safe!
Can;t help w/diving--check tripadvisor. I have never been aware that places were geared to couples--hardly what I've seen. The upscale, once in a lfietime, honeymoon stuff, yeah, but Phuket is the party place--event ho there are several beaches with diff identities. I'v never been, but my family just went--liked it but preferred Kao Lak. Snorkling (prob diving, too)
Hope that helps. Give me more info and I might be able to fill in some gaps.

[kyshel]

I found this link in my Thailand files--
Jungle River Kwai Resort in Kanchanaburi l River Kwai Resotel Resort Thailand,
one of the more interesting resorts on the River Kwai (and their sister properties)

[shellyg]

Hi - You are so kind for taking the time to give me all that info! It's really appreciated -- THANK YOU! I'm not sure yet exactly where we are going but trying to get ideas and opinions from those than have been as to where to go and yours was extremely helpful. Thanks for the link...