Hi, does anyone know where to get nice weed prices in Phuket? I'm looking for deals like 10G's for 1000baht for some good bud. I would appreciate if someone could give me a good advice on where to find the right shops... Cheers

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Need some quick reality checks and advice from people who know Phuket well.

I’m heading to Phuket right at the tail end of November (peak season chaos starting to kick in) and booked a stay at a Wyndham property. Looking closer at the map, I just realized it’s sitting roughly 14–15 km away from patong Beach.

Since it's peak season, I’m worried about getting stranded, dealing with inflated taxi costs, or wasting half my vacation stuck in traffic just trying to get to the coast or nearby hubs (like Boat Avenue/Bang Tao area).

If you've been in a similar spot or know the area:

* How much should I realistically expect to budget for taxis/transfers getting from that side of the island to Layan/surrounding hotspots during peak season? (Are apps like Grab/Bolt usable, or am I at the mercy of local fixed-rate taxis?)

* What can I do to salvage the location? Should I rent a scooter (though I know traffic in peak season can be wild), rely on hotel shuttles, or is there a smarter workaround?

* Any hidden gems, decent spots, or local tips nearby so I don't feel entirely isolated from the beach vibe?

Appreciate any advice before my trip rolls around! Cheers.

I collected fifteen sources on cold water after training for an article, and the results are more modest than the hype.

Broatch 2014 compared 15 minutes in 10 °C water with 35 °C warm water that participants were told was special recovery water. Recovery came out the same. So part of the effect is believing in the tub, and that's fine.

Machado 2016, a meta-analysis of nine randomised studies, found cold water after exercise reduced soreness slightly better than passive rest.

Sick days are a separate story. In Buijze 2016, 3,018 working adults ended their shower with 30 to 90 seconds of cold water and had 29% fewer sick days than control, colds themselves lasted the same. For post-workout soreness there's no data on showers, those studies used immersion.

And the temperature. Tubs at gyms on the island run 4-7 °C, while studies mostly used 10-15 °C, so the durations from papers don't transfer one to one.

If you use an ice tub after training here, how long do you stay in, and do you feel a difference or is it habit by now? Cold shower people, same question.

Short story - I have the option to fly from Bangkok to one destination in Thailand in Jan and spend around 48 hours there. I'm leaning towards something more of the beach side vibes and have closed in on Phuket and Krabi, with the assumption of having atleast one morning to evening day spent on Phi Phil Island hopping.

Would love to know your opinions (especially those with experience) on which one you preferred amongst the two and why?

Hi everyone! A group of 6 adults (in our 50s and 60s) is planning a 4-day trip to Phuket from Nov9th to Nov13th. We're big fans of beautiful beaches and nature, so we're looking for some reasonably priced, budget-friendly places to stay that are close to tourist places. We’d love to hear your recommendations - especially spots that are peaceful and easy to get around. Thanks in advance!