To be honest, Phuket and places like Patong have gone downhill, way too overcrowded and many farangs behaving badly.
@gregsmith22626 ай бұрын
Like Pattaya has always been
@Maggoization6 ай бұрын
I see it the same way. When tourism gets to much ,then the place loses it's caracter, like Patong did. Ive been there in 2007 and when I see,how it has changed its sad to see. Its bad for the environment too as we can see. But I still love Thailand, but not the overcrowded tourist destinations.
@colincharan-kumpula64245 ай бұрын
Traver vloggers happened
@thomasfriis81065 ай бұрын
I live in Thailand and I have not been back to phuket I used to live in Patong back in the day. I'm not too sure if I wanna go back. Maybe for a few days to see for myself. Maybe I still like it? Who knows?
@dl5386 ай бұрын
Havent watched your uploads in months because they havent been popping up in my feed good to see your new content
@benquach31276 ай бұрын
Hate to say it, but Phuket is overrated, was there a few months ago. Patong is too noisy and expensive. IMO, Ko Samui is better for relaxation, Pattaya is better for partying, and of course Bangkok for everything else...
@mixalis61686 ай бұрын
Naaaaaa~~ Expensive its as expensive as Samui is, you CAN find food from 50 THB up
@Zerinth3 ай бұрын
you shouldve avoided patong and visited the other areas of phuket...much nicer and quieter way better beaches also.
@nowgettheretravel6 ай бұрын
I've been to Phuket once. That was enough! plenty other better places to visit in Thailand
@lendabarrett6 ай бұрын
David, good to see you! Go to Nui beach, by far nicer than where you are now. It's a bit to get there, but by far, it's worth it. Go thru Kata beach and out towards Blues View. 🎉
@albundy68046 ай бұрын
Was there bout 10 or so years ago the best time I reckon
@Belv66 ай бұрын
Great video, ill be back in 2 weeks. i usually spend 4 or so days there then head over to ko Lanta then Ko lipe
@outolempinimi51656 ай бұрын
Phuket is much more expensive compared to rest of Thailand and way too overcrowded with tourism. Was a sort of paradise island some 20 years ago, nowadays there are so much better places to go.
@davidkhai6 ай бұрын
Definitely other amazing spots in thailand to travel
@mixalis61686 ай бұрын
Not really, food from 50 THB and up,
@outolempinimi51656 ай бұрын
You may get a 50b street food here and there but hotels, rentals and especially transportation (taxis) etc. in Phuket always have a markup, similar to Phi Phi and other overcrowded tourist destinations, simple law of supply and demand
@PamelaAlston-x5j6 ай бұрын
Patong beach is very dirty, that’s why we will be staying at Kamala Beach this summer.
@-AGM83-4 ай бұрын
Kamala beach is awesome, Surin beach and Bang tao are probably the best.
@Tex_Symbol692 ай бұрын
When in Phuket I stay at kata beach area now . Lots quieter and less crowded
@Jazzmaster716 ай бұрын
I went to Phuket with my family during Covid and it was just enough people around to enjoy the place. I cant imagine what a cesspool it is now. With the Russians, Chinese, yea a real Paradise.
@fedupwithbs17826 ай бұрын
Why do russians and chinese make the place less?😂
@regnorse6 ай бұрын
lol spot on
@DMX-PAT4 ай бұрын
Really good video bro!! Felt like I was right there with you! Keep up the good work!!
@bobelliott64785 ай бұрын
Omg, funniest fing video I've seen in awhile. Thank you. Can't recall the last time I laughed till I cried. 🤣
@dannyho67862 ай бұрын
is the corn juicy like, or more startch like ?
@kristinhannah0016 ай бұрын
Overtourism has its pros and cons. with that no. of foreigners living in the country, I wonder what the locals feel. Yes it can boost income from businesses, but that could also be annoying.
@davidkhai6 ай бұрын
Spot on, as long as it helps the locals! Plenty of other spots to holiday in
@jopollard78366 ай бұрын
Great content David. Eloquent again. Made even better by seeing the hotel we stayed at in Kata. The restaurant where you parked your bike had great food
@RB-mr6cr6 ай бұрын
Russian is there to stay to escape forcing to join the army to fight with Ukraine lol
@BAR4756 ай бұрын
Russians were always there even before the pandemic. Their presence in Phuket was already prevalent long before the war.
@regnorse6 ай бұрын
@@BAR475 and not for the better
@BAR4755 ай бұрын
@@regnorse ok that’s not the issue the issue is your ignorance
@regnorse5 ай бұрын
@@BAR475 it is the issue ruzzians are lowering the tone of Phuket. everyone knows that except you...thats ignorant
@BAR4755 ай бұрын
@@regnorse are they stealing all the ladyboys from you? 😂
@gregsmith22626 ай бұрын
I am told an international licence doesn't count there but it doesn't matter when hiring a scooter. How can you legally ride there? Or just go with the flow?
@davidkhai6 ай бұрын
It’s sort of go with the flow, you technically need a international and motorbike license but they offer rentals everywhere
@totallyraw13136 ай бұрын
Dave, did you know that most of the guys on the beach selling stuff are actually from Myanmar, not Thailand.
@davidkhai6 ай бұрын
Oh not surprised really, have noticed a large influx on Myanmar people
@totallyraw13136 ай бұрын
@davidkhai It was the same as long as 15 years ago. The majority of the guys selling stuff along Khaosan Rd, for instance, were from Myanmar back then.
@beidlern5 ай бұрын
I first visited Phuket in 87 inand the place was immaculate. You could walk hundreds of yards of beach before another hotel would pop up. When 96, 98 and it was already starting to get over populated. Thank you for showing me where not to go. It’s worse than Tijuana 😂
@dannyho67862 ай бұрын
How does one go about pro-curring some mushrooms would ya say ? (asking 4 a friend) Do they make shakes or somethings like that ?
@davidkhai2 ай бұрын
Head to Koh Phangan, seems to be freely available
@steveprice82014 ай бұрын
Loved Phuket late 80s and early 90s.
@dondyhr6 ай бұрын
Phuket is debauchery central in Thailand? Maybe in an alternative universe where Pattaya doesnt exist, Soi 6 alone have all of Phuket beat any day of the week.
@davidkhai6 ай бұрын
Probably Pattaya just ahead of
@niamtxiv6 ай бұрын
Debauchery, but you're there. Not sure why you're there if you find it so distasteful.
@davidkhai6 ай бұрын
Had a small holiday with some friends here
@gavinblundell8546 ай бұрын
Stayed in Patong late last year and loved it
@Swaggerlot3 ай бұрын
Going to be a lot of empty shops and stalls in Pa Tong when they shut down the Cannabis trade. I can't believe how many places there were last month. 40 Baht for a 750ml bottle instead of 30 for a litre....Not a good price
@ShainWongАй бұрын
Patong is Patong. Cater just for the tourist. Go to Phuket old town to experiences the real Phuket. Thats Margerine on corn.
@sandwelljunction63375 ай бұрын
How much do you get fined by police if you are caught riding a scooter with no Licence at all?
@davidkhai5 ай бұрын
Not sure, probably depends as it might be a ‘bribe’
@cheryllcarter30726 ай бұрын
Why are we only getting 1 video every week and Half to 2 weeks. ??
@davidkhai6 ай бұрын
Currently slowing down my travels at the moment, hopefully picking up full time travel again in a month or so :)
@twenisix6 ай бұрын
I hope you don't really mean in the Trees 😂
@joeylittle35354 ай бұрын
Dont understand people going to a far away country and saying theres tourists 😂😂😂😂 im going back to phuket for the 3rd time io 3rd july and i know I'll come home saying i enjoyed it again worst case scenario I'll go to koh samui for a week
@la2atl5 ай бұрын
Freedom beach is okay but the trek to get there (and back) is awful, barely anyone is selling food or drink and it's overpriced. If you do go, take a long tail boat back to Patong so you don't kill yourself climbing back up. Not the cheapest boat ride but it's beautiful and so relaxing. I recommend ditching Freedom beach altogether and going to Banana beach instead. Secluded vibes and absolutely beautiful too. It's right off the road with food and drink that costs less than Freedom beach and vibes that are sublime. My beach rating from best to worst: Banana beach, Kata, Mai Khao, Patong, Freedom
@davidkhai5 ай бұрын
Walk down is definitely tough! I’ll have to check that out in future, thanks
@MrHodl993 ай бұрын
high quality content bruh .
@MarkFerguson-e6d7 күн бұрын
I’m never been scammed by the police in Thailand. I have broken the law and paid tea money to have to go to the police station and pay the fine.
@glaubhafieber5 ай бұрын
You were so close to a big gas station 😂
@davidkhai5 ай бұрын
Was I 😂
@tieroneasset6782 ай бұрын
You should mention the patong e-foil rental scam. People rent e-foils and when they return it, the Chinese national that runs it will invariably claim you damaged it and demand 60000+++ in damages or violence.
@stargeri58776 ай бұрын
HELLO DAVID👍💪❤😊
@matthewbaker61775 ай бұрын
Sweetcorn Bangkok = 10-20 baht. Pineapple (half) around 20 baht. That fruit thing you paid for...100 baht. Ouch!
@davidkhai5 ай бұрын
Phuket rates for sure
@MegaBagera6 ай бұрын
Welcome to Russia
@davidkhai6 ай бұрын
Actually haha
@Jelloc6 ай бұрын
A disgrace of a town indeed. Sorry you had to endure that David
@anhdang27135 ай бұрын
Nice thanks
@misterabroad1235 ай бұрын
I praise the helmet-promoting parade. Too many traffic accidents occur there. Avoid Patong if you want quality. There are better towns to stay at on the island.
@HonestTraveller5 ай бұрын
Yeah its definitely somewhere id avoid from now on
@Dee84ify5 ай бұрын
Maaaaan I just seen 5 RECENT videos saying AND SHOWING otherwise. If you there to live that going to the Bar every night western lifestyle then go to Vegas 😂
@Seamonstertravels6 ай бұрын
U can pay to take a truck round trip like 5 bucks
@Zerinth3 ай бұрын
theres a very cheap bus that goes to all the towns....
@DatukMusic6 ай бұрын
Spent a month there recently. Never again - the Russians have ruined it.
@ThePeacePlant6 ай бұрын
Why? What do you mean? What are they doing?
@DatukMusic6 ай бұрын
They have their own mafia running taxis, tours, massage parlours etc. They're unfriendly and if you can't speak Russian they just ignore you. So many of them too.
@davidkhai6 ай бұрын
Heaps of other great spots in Thailand to travel thankfully
@fendermatt8746 ай бұрын
Racist
@fendermatt8746 ай бұрын
Do you have a motorcycle licence
@coryjackson31316 ай бұрын
There are regular gas stations 🤷🏼♂️
@chugsy.6 ай бұрын
7:31 how is receiving a fine for not wearing a helmet considered a scam? 🤷🏻♂
@davidkhai6 ай бұрын
Nah I didn’t mean helmet, that makes total sense. It’s when they pull over any tourist they see even with a helmet
@dondyhr6 ай бұрын
You need to fact check a bit kid, 63000 russian tourists in 2023 is really 1,4 million and a quick google search tells me; ''In the first three months of this year, 366,095 Russians arrived at Phuket International Airport''
@regnorse6 ай бұрын
and theyre buying up realestate large
@tillkoschig19634 ай бұрын
You dont know Phuket or Patong, you should not do blogs here, better
@scottdilley3566 ай бұрын
Chickens are dusting to get clean
@jonnron1736 ай бұрын
You from cabra?
@davidkhai6 ай бұрын
Melbourne
@petershrive4166 ай бұрын
Phuket is a rip off
@JuanManuel-ep8do3 ай бұрын
Phuket, you can pronounce it like f*ck it
@MMAganggang6 ай бұрын
Cry babies
@repsaknivek5 ай бұрын
What has happened to Phuket is Russians. Starting in 2023, around 100,000 Russians per month started visiting.
@careystravels6 ай бұрын
nepali roads are worse!
@DanBallzerian3 ай бұрын
13th biggest nightclub in the world not even top 100 brother sorry ur facts are wrong
@FreeManNeil6 ай бұрын
Respect brother help my page just found u nice. Vids ❤❤
@sukurnucs12046 ай бұрын
Totally is waste... Foreigner ask for helmet..local ppl no need helmet....this is useless......
@MaxMustermann-t1e6 ай бұрын
Just wasted tourism and drugged people there
@TheWrightWayPvP5 ай бұрын
Like the boney em song said them Russian ns
@tillkoschig19634 ай бұрын
Dont know anything, why filming
@roberthornbrook83746 ай бұрын
Patong has been invaded by rich Russians and real estate as gone up so much some locals have been forced out of the housing market it’s got very expensive now Russians are being arrested and the Thai police even wanted to deport a Russian band who were singing and protesting about the Russian government you can’t relax on that beach 100 thai baht it’s about 30 thai baht in other parts outside patong is better
@dariuschambliss12214 ай бұрын
What are you talking about. Foreigners cannot own property in southeast Asia.
@dylannguyen12916 ай бұрын
sup
@sporty83834 ай бұрын
Russians to many of them
@infinitexps6 ай бұрын
Can you do a ladyboy review?
@deanw80416 ай бұрын
🤣 we heard him say something about Lady boys when he was riding the scooter on the rough road and had that 🤔 I wonder how he knows. 😛