Its been three years since I was last out there so looking for some advice from those that have been there more recently please:

1) Tour operator - have travelled to the far east many times, always via Colous of Asia. Just looking at their web site, I see they have been bought out by another company and their prices have short through the roof. They usually tailor make for me, but would welcome anyone else who may be able to do this for us.

2) resort - want a two centre; staying in Bkok and another place. I shall be travelling with 2 young kids aged 3 and 5 and thin that it wqill be a pain flying to the second resort which limits my options. I understand that Ch am is very quiet, I was in Hua Hin last time, so fancy something different, and had thought about Pattaya. However, a couple of travel agents that I have spoken to do not recommend this for us as a young family. Im not easily offended and thought well people can do what they want and it makes little difference to me, however, been told that it the sleazy elements of thailand cant ve esacped in pattaya even in the hotel..any thoughts ?

3) Internal flights - is it going to be a pain and if not which resort should I head for ? want something good with somweher to stroll around during the evenings, for markets etc etc if not Phuket then ?

Thanks