Originally Posted by Traxman

Well, now you know why I moved from Pattaya. It's just a huge hooker town.

In phuket you can atleast decide what you want to do, and stay away from the bars and explore beaches, and even take a motorbike to Kao Lak / Kao Sok (national park)

Take a boat tour to one of the islands, i recommend the twin island of Ko Surin Tai/Ko Surin Nua for diving and some good memories.

If you decide for Phuket, i'll try give you the best advices for a good vacciation and what you should stay away from and give you some ideas where you can go for to explore the island yourself with your friend.

I know btw that you can go to Hong Kong/Kuala Lumpur and some other destinations from Phuket as well so don't limited yourself being on Phuket all the time, there is a lot more places to see if your up for it.