Here are a few
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| August 2011 - Bruce |
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Chan Resort in Pattaya, Thailand Chan
Resort in Pattaya, Thailand's first resort for the growing naturist/nudist
tourism market, will celebrate its completion with a Pre-Opening Weekend for
members of Naturist Association Thailand. Currently, 56 members of the total
approx. 600 members have signed up for this event. The evening will start with
a welcome speech by Mr Bruce Kendall, introduction of the resort owners Mr.
Chan and his wife Dao, followed by a nude dinner pool side with
entertainment.
Continuing activities on Sept 17 the members of Thailand
Naturist will go on a nude cruise to an island off Pattaya that is used as a
unofficial nude beach and conclude their day with another poolside dinner with
entertainment. The weekend will conclude on 18 Sept with nude pool games and
prizes. Chan Resort,a family run operation, is a unique first for Thailand and
southeast Asia as it is a total naturist resort. Located only 1.5 hours drive
from Thailand's international airport with easy bus, taxi, and resort pickup
service to whisk you to Chan Resort in Pattaya, a major tourist
destination.
Conveniently located between Pattaya and Jomtien there is
easy access to all major tourist activities. In addition Mr Chan and the new
Toyota nine passenger Chan Van offers airport pickup, tours to local tourist
venues, and of course return to airport trips.
You must be a registered
member of an recognized international naturist/nudist organization to stay
there or come as a day visitor. There are 13 nicely furnished air-conditioned
rooms, with free WiFi and breakfast, and refrigerators in each spacious room. A
maximum number of day visitors are allowed so all will certainly will enjoy a
quality naturist holiday.
Mr Chan was Thailand's first resort owner to
officially offer a place for naturists to enjoy skinny dipping and nude
sunbathing. He has experience with operating naturist resorts, as he is the
former owner of the first Chan Resort which he sold and the new owners renamed
Chan Twin which also continues to be a naturist resort. He states the gentle
manners and quality of attitude that come with being a naturist, is what
attracted him to providing a venue for this expanding segment of the tourist
market. Mr Chan consulted with Thailand Naturist on the concept, design, and
building of Chan Resort to meet recognized naturist standards.
www.ChanResort.com
Thailand Naturist Association.
This is the first organization in
Thailand and southeast Asia devoted to educating, building and promoting
naturism in the region. It has been slow and measured growth over the last 3
years to achieve to-date nearly 700 members. Membership continues to grow at a
predictable and increasing rate and is comprised of mostly internationals
coming from nearly all of Asia, southeast Asia, Europe, and American countries.
Thais are also joining at a regular rate.
Our membership data indicates
that there are many Asians who have practiced nudity at home but were unaware
there was an organization devoted to social naturism in their own backyard, and
once they learn of it they quickly join. We also are finding that members come
from all major faiths, so it appears that religion is not a hindrance to
naturism in Asia. Membership is free to join, but each member application is
reviewed before approval.
There is a two step application process that
each member applicant must pass. They use this process to ensure that
applicants understand Thailand Naturist is devoted to international standard of
social naturism and not alternate forms of naturism. If you are planing a visit
or vacation to Thailand it is recommend that you join Thailand Naturist as a
member, this enables you to access up to date information on the developing
growth, details and planned events of naturism in Thailand.
www.ThailandNaturist.com |
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| September 2010 - Bruceeverett |
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About Thailand Naturist Thai Beaches
visited by Thailand Naturists (including myself, my wife and members of
Thailand Naturists) Koh Larn - Samaee Beach, south end and Nual Beach east end,
accessible from Pattaya Koh Rin - The whole island, with a wonderful beach,
accessible from Pattaya Koh Mak - Right around the point from Cococape Resort
(www.kohmakcococape.com) going west is Ao Pra beach, 1 kilo
long beach, beautiful and deserted. My wife and I have visited all three many
times as do many members of Thailand Naturists, for an all over tan, swimming,
and even a nude cruise to Koh Rin.
Nude Cruise Boats The Edina out of
Pattaya will provide a nude cruise for the day or longer. Our organization has
hired the Edina two times and both times had a wonderful cruise. You can bring
your own food or a menu is provided. Fast Boats We have hired Fast Boats for
trips with the understanding that we are naturists. Some will accommodate and
some shy away. If you don't have enough meat on your bum it can be a bumpy ride
that you could feel the next day. Also use caution as many of the fast boats do
not have night running lights. My wife and I used the services more than once,
as have members of Thailand Naturists.
Thailand Naturist Member
Clothing Optional Resorts Chan Resort (www.ChanResort.com) is building a new resort, nearby to where
he was located. He has consulted Thailand Naturists about the basic design and
how it would fit the requirements for naturism. Many Thailand naturism members
stayed here. My wife and I have stayed here 3 times for one month each and met
some wonderful naturists from England, India, Sweden, Singapore, and
Switzerland, in addition to our regular Thailand Naturist member friends. This
was the one of the first resorts to work with Thailand Naturist to become a
clothing optional resort and help build the network. Chan Twin Resort (www.chantwinresort.webs.com - Previously Chan Resort)
Continues the clothing optional polices of the Original Chan Resort.
Thai Bamboo (http://www.thai-bamboo.de/eng/index.html) is dedicated
clothing optional resort that is very private and has made many improvements in
facilities. They have a lovely pool and grounds and a great host in Mr. Rudy.
He will gladly tell you where the nude beach is north of Cha Am.
Other Resorts - we are in a continuing process of face to face research of
other appropriate resorts and making arrangements with the owners for
accommodating naturist. If we feel a resort does not meet what would be
required for naturists, if we don't make a personal visit, and have an
understanding with the management we do not recommend it, no matter how good it
might seem to be. The management of the resort has to be very committed and
comfortable with the naturism concept or it is a no go.
Thailand
Naturist Events We have naturist picnics, swimming in mountain lakes, seaside
beach barbeques, nude cruises for a day and over a weekend, regular monthly
meetings at a Bangkok private spa, and larger semi-annual Meetups. Thai
Naturist Organization in Thailand Thailand Naturists (www.Thailandnaturist.com) the only organization committed and
working to bring naturism to Thailand. We have achieved solid and continuing
growth over the last 3 years and hopefully we will continue to do this. The
more people that join as members the stronger we will be, it is free to join.
If you are member already tell a friend. You can help naturism bloom in
Thailand, join today. - Bruceverett |
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| February 2010 - Bruce |
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My wife and I have just returned from a
months vacation in Thailand that included visits to the two clothing optional
resorts, one lonely 1.5 kilometer beach, a deserted island with a 500 meter
white sand beach and crystal clear water, and a nude cruise.
There are
places to go nude and get an all over tan in Thailand you just have to have the
right information. I get mine from
www.Thailandnaturist.com. We stayed at www.ChanResort.com which is
clothing optional resort in Pattaya, only an hour and a half from Bangkok.
We made this our headquarters for the month. Chan Resort is a small 9
petite villa resort between Pattaya and Jomtien. It is run by the Chan family,
which really cares for the temperament of naturists. You can be nude at the
pool around your villa and sometimes going to and from the pool. There will be
some folks with clothes on so you have to be a strong naturist. You can not be
nude in the eating area or office. You will need your towel or a Pakama (a
short Thai sarong) which are nice and cheap and should cost less than 4
dollars. Mr. Chan will usually come out and bring you a nice cold young coconut
to drink. A standard American breakfast is served starting at 0800 hrs.
We made a nude cruise to a deserted island from Pattaya on the 23
meter boat Edina. Where the boat anchored it was 10 meters deep water and was
as clear as looking in a glass of water. Of course as soon as we were out of
the port off came the clothes, some folks hit the sun deck, others the lounge,
and a couple just sat in the fighting chairs and soaked up the rays. We swam to
the beach we had a nice barbeque, then snorkeled and enjoyed ourselves on the
beach.
We also made a day trip to Koh Larn island and visited the
clothing optional beach that is developing there. You can take a slow boat or a
fast boat to the island and then a Songkaw Taxi to Samae Beach. Once at Samae
Beach go to the most southern part away from the resort areas. There are two
trees that will give you some shade. You can rent lunge chairs from the resort,
they will charge you about 300 baht (less than ten dollars). If you get hungry
put on a wrap and go to the resort, place your order and they will bring it to
you.
Later in the month we rented a car in Pattaya (brought my own GPS
with Thai chip) and drove to www.thai-bamboo.de (we used Google Translate to translate the
website from German to English) in Cha Am. It is about 1.5 to 2 hour drive from
Bangkok and is an easy drive. We planned to stay at Thai-Bamboo for 4 days and
also visit Hua Hin.
Of course we visited the lonely 1.5 kilometer
beach in Cha Am. The beach is beautiful and the only place we have found Sand
Dollars in Thailand. The water here is much better than the beaches in Pattaya.
Thai-Bamboo is out of town so a car is needed or you can arrange with Rudy the
owner to get you there and back. |
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| 2008 - Pete |
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I am an Australian guy living and working
in Phuket. there are some great beaches here and the weather is perfect. I
welcome all guests to \the Island singles and couples and familys.I am more
than happy to help with information etc. Hope to have a Guest House going next
year, Regards, Pete. |
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| March 2006 - Kent |
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The interesting thing about Blue Village
Resort is the wooden hut with a big open shower area. My wife & 2 kids
enjoy the shower together. However, beach at Krabi is not suitable for
swimming. Just being overcrowded with long tail boat. We took a long tail boat
for 1000 Baht to Poda island for a great swim. No nudist but topless. As for
Phi Phi, its a haven for divers. We stayed at Patong in Phuket, but Patong
beach not so nice. Rented a jeep to Karon for swimming. Spotted alot of tourist
that are topless with only a G-string attached. My wife also went topless. We
got the intention to go nude, but got to respect Thai. |
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| March 2005 - Todd |
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hi im todd and i hope that you guys will
like my report about thailand .first of all i did not stay at resorts im a
buget traveler i was stayed at youth hostels and backpack places .most of them
was only $10 usd a night by far the vary best way to see thailand .last year i
did a tour of thailand but for this trip i was by my self and had the time of
my life i was as far north as chiang-mai and as far south as phuket .i have
falling in love with thailand vary much im all ready planing a trip at the end
of the year to go back there .its the land of happy :-) people every where i
went people was happy . i did some thing like 400 photos on this trip . for i
was luck that i all got to meet 4 pen friends in person one of them had a car
and she took me all around for 3 days one of the best parts of the trip .it all
ways helps when you have friends in other countrys . the weather was great in
the 90s every day so lots of wild life spent lots of time with monkeys .wa ! s
in the gulf of thailand for a week beach are vary nice there . as for phuket it
looking vary good after what happen things are comming back to gather vary well
went to phi phi island and james bond island . it was only $100 usd round trip
to fly from bangkok to phuket . about my self im from michigan i travel in the
winter time you guys have lot of good info thanks for your time todd :-)
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| August 2001 - Terry |
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My wife and I were in Phuket for a holiday
and stayed at Bangtao Beach Resort. We found this place which was paradise! A
small resort at the northern part of Phuket. Small little boutique type resort
with only 10 chalets available. Because of its size, everything turns out to be
quite personal where everyone greets you by name. Very friendly, locally
operated resort. No swimming pools but a private beach. As we are of Asian
descent, we still feel quite shy showing our bodies in front of so many people.
This is a perfect place where people are few and far between. My wife went
topless, and only wearing a skimpy thong. And I was also in a thong. We even
had a massage on the beach. It was a wonderful feeling. Toplessness is very
rampant in Thailand as the majority of tourists are from Europe but no nudity.
This will be a good resort to go nude. ( we didn't have the guts to.) Very
highly recommended. |
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| May 2001 - C Thomas |
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My wife and I have visited Thailand several
times, but we most enjoy going to Phuket. We enjoy the buzz of the commerical
area so we usually stay in the Patong Beach area. Although I have not seen any
full nudity in Phuket, certainly topless bathing is very very commmon. My wife
has gone topless at the beach as well as the hotel pool. In the three trips we
have been to Phukte, she has never once been told to cover up. Just use common
sence, at the beach or pool, its ok, anywhere else, you have to cover up.
I agree with you about Asia needing a full promoted nudist beach
resort. My wife and I certainly hope that day will come soon. |
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| Jean reports: |
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Koh Samui has a couple of beaches at
Chaweng and Lamai. Phangan Island has Haad Rin Beach and Sunrise Beach, just
north of Koh Samui. Lighthouse Beach is clothing-optional, too.
Always
check with the locals to confirm any of this before dropping your drawers!
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| Francesco - Italy: |
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Maiton Island (private island) is near
Phuket (30 minutes by fast boat). There is only one resort there with deserted
beaches off the property, now managed by an international company. Another
place in Thailand is Bulon Lae in the Tarutao Islands between Malaysia and the
Thailand sea. |
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| Charles - France |
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I have been to Thailand many times and
several times to Phuket for vacation. As I cannot stand a bathing suit to stay
on a beach, I have been looking for deserted beaches where naturism could be
possible. So, I know where one (beach) where this is possible. You just need
ground transportation to get there, no boat. During the week, there are very
few Thai people there, you might see some, but they don't care about you if you
don't wear a bathing suit. Just beware of theives...there is a village in the
vicinity....two times, the mirrors on my motorbike disappeared.
I would
like this beach to stay clean and quiet, so I hesitate to say where it is. But,
in another way, it would be good that this island (Phuket) gets started with
naturism, and when you are the only nude on the beach, you don't feel so good
regarding local people. So this beach (on Phuket) is Mai Kao Beach and is
located at the north west top of the island. We could make this place a
peaceful paradise for nudist. I have not been there for a couple of years so
the place may have changed since my last visit. |
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