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 things are quieter than usual.
Worth going back or should I try somewhere new?
Cheers
Phuket veteran spots after 10 visits
Started by SacramentoSal · 9 Mar 2026 · 2192 views
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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9 Mar 2026 at 18:38
Adding my experience from February.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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10 Mar 2026 at 11:00
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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10 Mar 2026 at 11:42
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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I was there in February and prices were exactly as described.
Spent about $146/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
Spent about $146/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
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Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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11 Mar 2026 at 15:37
Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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12 Mar 2026 at 00:57
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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12 Mar 2026 at 16:01
Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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13 Mar 2026 at 00:55
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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I was there in March and prices were exactly as described.
Spent about $59/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
Spent about $59/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
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