kosmikkurse

Hey all beautiful out there in Thailand and everywhere in the world.. this is my first post and my first ever visit to Thailand..i wud be in thai from 20th dec 2006 to 10th jan 2007. Wat i wud like to know is a) how far are phuket and pattaya? (distance and time taken) how far is Phuket or pattaya from Krabi (by road or by rail nd how do i book my tickets?) c)how far is bangkok from phuket or pattaya? (by road or by rail nd how do i book my tickets?) d) and im looking fr some backpackers kinda deal... any input wud be highly appreciated. Regards Shiva.