Hi. Littlep, I have just come back spent 3 months. amazing adventure..... Wonderful place,Markets..... always ask a price before buying, barter where possible normally half of what asked. let them win a little, ask always for help, then comes in abundance, respect the customs, try not to offend, modest people, Happy, kind and smiling people are the Thais. lovely. If in Karon try O`Tools an Irish Bar,/Guesthouse, Food wonderful and reasonable,help if needed great vacation for us there...............Prothesia..