Quick question for the Phuket regulars — has anything changed in the last few months?
I was there 6 months ago and had a great time but I've heard new venues have opened.
Worth going back or should I try somewhere new?
Cheers
Quality in Phuket — trending up or down?
Started by CardiffChris · 13 Mar 2026 · 2368 views
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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14 Mar 2026 at 21:07
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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15 Mar 2026 at 02:47
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Did you use dating apps or find girls at online?
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15 Mar 2026 at 07:19
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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15 Mar 2026 at 07:36
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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15 Mar 2026 at 16:18
How does it compare to Thailand?
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I'd also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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How does it compare to Czech Republic?
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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