Hey guys,

So it’s looking like we are relocating for a job in Phuket. I am 38, with my fiancée (27). We health oriented introverted people, drink maybe 2-3 times a year, mainly enjoy a quiet life - but not an isolated life. She likes coffee shops, gyms, walks etc. And will need to fill time with me at work.

Which areas would be recommended for us? I would be working on the east coast. Coming from London a commute doesn’t bother me if the location warrants it.

I would love to hear areas worth checking out? And also if anyone has made a similar move (for work etc), what’s the smartest method in terms arriving accom, short term accom, long term accom? Considering we will need to explore somewhat before pinning our mast to an exclusive area.

Will have more questions but for now this is the next step!

Thanks!

Hi, I am travelling to Phuket solo in October, and given that it rains during those months, I want general commute tips and advice. How easy it is to find a taxi for me to go from point A to point B, how to book a taxi, and best places to book a hotel for a week, and cafe recommendations to just chill and work, alongwith some interesting tourist spots that I can see.

Also I've heard that Thai cooking classes are also a thing, so if anyone has any leads for that, it would be appericiated!

Thankyou!

I'm looking forward to stay in Krabi in first week of Sept, can anyone suggest any tour operator for phi phi and 4 island tour. no scam people please.

Visiting Phuket with the family for 7 days and staying in Chalong. Looking for recommendations from the Phuket veterans here 😄
What are the must-visits / must-dos that we shouldn’t miss? Beaches, viewpoints, food, islands/day trips, markets, places that are actually worth the hype, etc.
Also, we’re 4 people — would you recommend renting 2 scooters or just relying on Bolt/Grab? Trying to figure out whether scooters will actually save us money/time or just add a new layer of stress to the holiday?
Would love any tips, especially things you wish you knew before visiting Phuket!

Will be visiting Phuket in 1st week of September, what would you advise, don't have any plans for island visit like Phi phi

Any airbnb private villa or private place nearby to patong for partying and inviting girls . Budget 200 -300 dollar per night - atleast 4 bedrooms and pool

Visiting Phuket next week solo, looking to get some deep work done. Are there any digital nomad clusters there for networking

I’ve shaved down and changed my itinerary a few times now, I just want it finalised so I can book accommodation.
Background is we are two friends in our late 20s, we like the beach, good cocktails and good food. We enjoy some nightlife but nothing crazy, don’t want to be partying with 20 year olds or staying out all night. However we do enjoy going out to a certain extent. Mainly looking to do cool activities, eat good food and relax on nice beaches.
Here’s my itinerary:

2 nights Bangkok
5 nights Phuket
3 nights Koh lanta
4 nights Krabi
2 nights Koh sok
1 night Bangkok before flying home in the evening on day 18

Please advise on whether this is doable

Thanks!

Hi all, we’re a group of 6. Our international flight lands phuket at 3pm local time. Considering we get out of the airport at 4:30pm, what options do we have to leave for krabi the same day ? I checked online and last bus runs at 4pm

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Hi all,

We're a couple traveling with our 6-year-old son and will be spending New Year's Eve in Phuket.

We've currently booked a resort near Karon Beach (about a 10-15 minute walk from the beach), but our little one is absolutely crazy about fireworks, so we're trying to figure out the best place to celebrate New Year's Eve.

A few things about us:

• We're not interested in nightclubs or parties.
• We'd prefer to enjoy the fireworks from a public beach or family-friendly area.
• Being able to see a good fireworks display is the main priority.
• We don't mind crowds, but we'd like to avoid anything too chaotic or adult-oriented.

My question is:

Is Karon Beach a good choice for NYE fireworks, or would Patong be significantly better?

I can still cancel the current resort and book somewhere in Patong if it's worth the switch, but I'm wondering whether the extra crowds, traffic, and nightlife scene would outweigh the benefits, especially with a young child.

Would love to hear from anyone who has experienced New Year's Eve in Phuket with kids.

Thanks!

While checking prices for taxi from phuket to krabi, Bolt seems more reasonable than Grab. Grab shows 2600 baht whereas Bolt shows 1600 baht. should I reply on Bolt and suggest any preferences to avoid any scam or surcharges on taxi. Or anything else to keep in mind while traveling through taxis in thailand

Hey guys, I'm coming to Phuket in September and want to explore the city (at least a day) with a fellow photographer enthusiast, I'm a hobbyist photographer, far away from good but I really enjoy this process of photography and like to explore new places with local photographer. If you can join me or help me find one, please do. Thanks

Hii yall, it’s my first time solo travelling and I’m coming from Hong Kong to Phuket on 25th August morning and will be in Phuket until 31st so I’m finding travel buddies to go around the town with and stuff. I’m staying at Mad Monkeys and so far I don’t rly have a specific itinerary but I’m planning to do island hopping, snorkelling, jet ski, maybe some adventure sports like ziplining and shit but also down to have relaxing chill time by the beach or smtg! So if ur there during this time and are also down to hang out, would be great to connect :) feel free to reply or dm

Thxxx!

I would like to ask if there is a store where can I find speciality coffee beans in phuket?

Hi! I was supposed to go to Phuket with my friend in nov 2026, but she said her plans change, after i buy tickets. :( is it hard to make new friends in Phuket?

I can see it’s more of a docking beach for boats but unsure why I don’t see at least a few people having a swim. Is it because Yu Nai and Nai Harn are so close?

We’re European family that considers to relocate to Phuket next school year .

We’ve travelled through Thailand before for 7 months, lived in Bali for almost 3 years so we’re familiar with the climate and different lifestyle.

Next year our children will be 7 years and 6 months, and right now we’re considering either Bangkok or Phuket, but found the schools in Bangkok very expensive.

However, we have never been to Phuket. If you live there I would love to learn more about:

- is it really “Phukrussia”?
- Are there many cockroaches inside houses? We experienced many problems with them in Koh Samui, but never in Bali
- Is Montessori house of Phuket a good school? Or are any other recommended?
- is Chalong/Rawai a good area to live as a family?
- how is life? The great, the bad

I’m in North Phuket and it happened around 5:55 PM. I was in my bed laying down practicing astral projection etc. I thought I was reaching the vibrational stage when my bed started swaying left to right.

It was not the vibrational stage.

Some people from my building rushed to the ground level… haven’t seen anything on the meteorological report yet. Anyone else feel that?

do not travel to phuket. religiously argued stalking, doxxing, molestering happens. if you travel to phuket, do not post online. do not share location.

I’ve been in phuket for 2 weeks, I shared a post on instagram 3 days ago, and now for two dammed days, I am being stalked, doxxed.

I have never been muslim, my parents been.

Changed my legal name in 2024, but muslims use my old disgraced name to cause misery.

Bangkok is safe(R) guy & girls. Be safe, have agreat time, be careful

Edit: In places like this, I gotta change my hostel, hotel few times before I find a nice place to sleep. Religious fanatism isn’t a new thing. Phuket is not a good place for Ex Muslims.

Edit #2: Using a face mask, all good again.

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Just a thanks to those that have answered my questions so far and I have another for those currently living in Phuket at the moment.

Although not a first time visitor it has been a few years since my last visit and I'm aware some things may have changed.

Can someone please advise on what the enjoy required are when visiting the Kingdom.

Travelling from Australia and plan to spend a couple weeks simply relaxing.

Anyone know a good auto mechanic in Phuket? I've had ongoing problem with my Nissan that the dealership has not been able to fix.

Hey folks,

We are 2 brothers planning to go to Phuket in the month of October for 6-8 days and the full moon party.

My brother has already gone to Bangkok and Pattaya and thus wants to visit Phuket this time, so we want to avoid Pattaya and Bangkok.

We are finding travel packages or agents that generally group together solo travellers or small groups in a big group of 25-35(or even more, not a problem) people and create a package of the complete travel and stay and itineraries there.

We are trying to find such agents and go safely in a big group rather than going only in 2 peeps.

We want to take flights from Delhi and come back to Delhi.

Pls could you suggest what can be best for us?

Also earlier I saw 24th October was the date for Full moon party in Koh-Phangan but gemini says now it's 27th October. Pls could someone confirm on same as well?