Is Phuket Thailand worth it?🤔🇹🇭

[@RhettandClaire]

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[@AlbertHoffman-mb6tv]

Its not negative this is transparency.. thanks for putting it in there I think that most people will be grateful for that.

[@clubfasteddie77]

Thanks for your realistic footage. I love your honesty and excitement. 🙏

[@heleng5253]

I really appreciate that you’re more invested in giving good advice than making places look amazing. I use your videos a lot for planning and I really feel that I make informed decisions because of your content.

[@osieoscar1]

The outro was so honest and real. That's why I love this channel and you guys. Best travel tips on the web 🙏

[@osieoscar1]

I watched all your Bali vids before spending 6 months there at the beginning of this year! Super insightful ❤

[@RhettandClaire]

Thank you for the kind words. We’re so happy when we hear people appreciate the realness❤️

[@RhettandClaire]

Amazing! So glad our videos on Bali helped you 😀

[@cococoffee27]

I'm watching you in Korea. You went to Phuket. Every time I go to Phuket, good things happen and good luck come to my family. I wish good luck to Rhett and Claire, too. Have a healthy, happy, and enjoyable trip in beautiful Phuket❤❤❤❤

[@RhettandClaire]

Korea! Amazing 🤩 We want to visit there one day 😃 Thank you so much for watching our videos and for the support ❤️❤️

[@phoebeking3521]

I love the honest review! It genuinely helps so much with research for future trip ideas!

[@RhettandClaire]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mixalis6168]

Honest, how do you know ?

[@kevindutoit7120]

Awesome! Thank you guys, alot of stuff to take to mind, definitely watching your other videos about Phuket! We are from South Africa as well! Visiting Phuket at the end of March for our Honeymoon! Can’t wait!

[@jimgrant4601]

Good video. I appreciate your comparison of Bali v Phuket and which is the more ethical choice. You've definitely convinced me. Cheers

[@rsvpurgt]

Bali is 10 times the size of Phuket. I'm not sure if the islands are comparable.

[@Robert-fc7tf]

Hi I appreciate your honesty, I love animals they share the planet with us, we should respect that and co exist, awesome video 😊

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

I like this outro actually. It puts matters into proper perspective. Phuket is still very much my looooong bucket list of places to visit, but I rather doubt I will ever get down that way.

[@TheRealMake-Make]

I hung out with a Swedish guy I met up in that villa in the mountainside-it was amazing! There as an author just collecting stories and that guy had some stories.

[@RJtriesToTravel]

i love the fact you guys are friends with Alex!! So fun!!

[@HelterSkelter-h1n]

You mention ISP (which is located near Market Village) but show a sign for Head Start, 2 different schools.. Also, there are many elephant sanctuaries on the island and the old-style riding / bathing places are in decline.

[@beatricelouisdor2630]

What time of the year was this. You mentioned rainy season. I’m planning to go to Thailand in May 2024.

[@xstensl8823]

i spent a summer there in 2007 before the circus came to town. now live on Bali and Chiang Mai. there are quite places up the coast from Phuket.

[@3x.6.x9]

It’s one of the world’s top tourism places since the 70s. Of course it’s gonna be busy in the high season (36m - 45m visitors a year). I just came back from a 12 day stay in Phucket and 2 days in Bangkok it was amazing beginning to end even with my injuries(my fault), sketchy bars (my fault again), and food poisoning. Nature in the day, beaches in the noon, and bars at night then massages before bed for less than $30 a night especially if you don’t drink or smoke saves you tons. Thailand isn’t cheap, it’s affordable BIG difference. I’d say Phucket is way better than Bangkok in terms of fun and things to do. Ppl from all over the world. 0 dangerous situations and safety is well maintained in every single place we went. Not a penny stolen or overcharged. Moon party sucked cause the DJ blew the speakers at 10pm… other than an amazing trip!

[@shunae86]

Been to Bali, and never wanted to go back again. It’s way more touristy than Phuket… and it doesn’t even have beautiful beaches..

[@anguscovoflyer95]

my girlfriend and i are going to phuket in November. we are not going for the bars and nightlife but really for the natural beauty of phuket and the surrounding islands. e.g. day trips to Maya island, hong island, james bond island, Kah islands etc. The only thing we might do in phuket itself is a half day group tour to big Buddha, old phuket and the buddhist temples etc.

[@winwinwin282828]

I think you should just go to krabi

[@TomBedlammusic]

We lived in Phuket in the old town for 6 weeks soon after lockdown and at that time there was a genuine feeling that the tourism was slowly slowly starting to head in the 'right' direction. It felt at the time that they were treating covid as a bit of a re-set and to start moving away from the dodgy-ness and negative tourism. Sad to see that doesn't seem to be the reality. We loved living there.

[@mixalis6168]

Aahahahahahaah 6 weeks or so long !

[@HQ93]

Thanks! I think it also depends on what kind of an experience you’d like to create for your self…avoid touristic areas, meet more locals, shop cheap and at local markets instead of chains. I’m sure there’s lots more to do out of the traps! Cheers guys

[@flynnstravelvideos]

I'm so glad you mentioned that tourists really shouldn't ride those Elephants ❤ and thanks so much for this amazing video! We just came back from Hua Hin and are thinking about travelling to Phuket next.

[@RhettandClaire]

Our pleasure!

[@BarryRobinson-q4j]

We leave for Bangkok on boxing day cannot wait 3 weeks travelling around thailand

[@abysswalker8456]

Is it safe for tourists ? And what is the best time to visit ? I and my wife have a plant to visit Pk in this summer.

[@joshhercules568]

Great video guys just wanna ask how do I get the bike license

[@saymagutea9697]

Recently, the number of Thai tourists has exceeded 25 million, becoming number 1 in the world. You guys haven't been to Thailand in 5-6 years, so it's no wonder you're shocked by the many changes in Thailand. And Phuket is the largest sea in Thailand. Each person will have a different experience. But most tourists like this place the most. And each beach in Thailand offers plenty of daytime and daytime activities, perhaps more than in Bali, Indonesia, where you've been, but if you're looking for absolute tranquility, Heading to northern Thailand Hope you enjoy your trip in Thailand and have fun, but in 20 years Thailand will be very different. This means that the cost of living in Thailand will increase many times. Prices of food and goods will also increase. Thailand always welcomes you 🙏

[@Idaleasofia24]

You are wrong, no 1 most visited country is France followed by Spain then Turkiye. Thailand follows after USA, UK, and Greece.

[@jomontanee]

Not no.1 guys. Bangkok is no. 1 Most Visited City but not Thailand. France is no.1

[@andreasmeyer3768]

Goes to a Starbucks in one of the most touristy areas in Thailand and wonders why there are so many expats around. 🤦‍♂️

[@VintageThaiLadyBoy]

Thank you for your comment on the questionable practice regarding animals. Will forward this to the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

[@Jung1981giggles]

I’ve got mixed emotions about Bali to be honest it used to be my go to , but I found phucket so much better and more to do maybe it’s just me , I did go in the high season though weather really helped but the Bali people seemed much more desperate for my money which became a bit annoying you had no peace

[@realsteel2572]

Bali has good view, Nature, Beautiful hotel and restaurant so it's worth to go guys

[@winwinwin282828]

​@realsteel2572 phuket has all these too.

[@robsnow2099]

Hello, who did you fly with? Leaving out tomorrow and the flight prices seem much higher. Thai Air is who I’m looking at, but it’s around $150.00. I know it’s high season, but wanted to make sure I didn’t miss an air carrier. Lastly, how did you go about booking?

[@สุทธิศักดิ์มธุรพงศากุล]

Butterfly pea flowers come in purple, white, and pink. 😊

[@MrBoland18]

Hey, I’m booked in for a month in the same apartment block. How was it for your guys?

[@silverfox2957]

I was in Thailand 2014 i have to be honest it was a experience but too many tourists, I also didn't appreciate what was going on with the animals, I prefer the Philippines, Great video guy's thanks for sharing.

[@Kwokmiester]

We played the Drinking Game with this video. "It's so cute" . Cute! 😂

[@55dada55]

My hometown near by Phuket it’s Phang-nga. The peaceful place and beautiful let’s try to find Samet Nangshe 🥰

[@MariaEmmerich]

You two are GREAT ❤ but I have to say, the traffic in Bali almost ruins it for me. ….

[@JuliusLena]

Beautiful . thanks for your work :D

[@RhettandClaire]

🙏🏼

[@ยศพลแน่นอุดร]

Oh no, it is normal for many people from all over the world to come to Phuket. Of course, it would be busy with a lot of tourists. Don't advising people not to come to Phuket. Of course, people should come and decide for themselves. Comparing a peaceful city with a tourist city is not very good.

[@joakimholmer9744]

Funny comment…😅

[@Travelhull]

Phuket is different to the whole of Thailand the people drive stupid here lots of ghost ppl if you thai you know what the rest of Thailand thinks of Phuket anyd why very little Thai travel here now. Phuket is only for making money and getting stressed easily

[@aylarlouie6811]

Does rain season over? How is weather in March?

[@hh8120]

nice answered well

[@anitasmith9914]

Can you explain Visa applications for us newbies please. Or at least a light over view. Thanks for all your videos, super education.

[@brendangervais2562]

It kills me but I got a trip I just started planning but couple years out figured bringing 10k over to Thailand gets me comfortably plenty

[@sandykenuk]

Love the video guys, we are thinking of staying in kata February 2025, 1st time there, we are in our 60s, we are also animal lovers, so probably won't like that bit, any advice welcome guys? X

[@lineage13]

When was this filmed?

[@osieoscar1]

One of the last shots said "shot in september"

[@MrWardnine]

Nice vid x

[@Raj_2357]

did you see my shop at kata

[@chrisgray4239]

NODO coffee shop near the Blue Lagoon @ Karong neach is ready good. Your the best couple!

[@winwinwin282828]

This should be before September, the low season with rough seas

[@1946rlhe]

Dear nice couple. It’s only today that I have watch this vlog and although you have my deepest sympathy already with previous vlogs, you really have touched my heart this time as I shared with you the preference for Bali as island with lots of opportunities and last but not least consider the island of God (Bali) your home as it mine already 🙏🏽🙏🏽😂

[@RhettandClaire]

❤️❤️❤️

[@1946rlhe]

@@RhettandClaire 🥰🫡

[@natalymartinez3299]

What month did you go?

[@dudgielovechild9239]

I think you guys focused too much on the beach towns. And definitely makes a difference when the sun is shining, so best to pick the right time of year if that's what you want. There is so much to see in Phuket. The mountains, waterfalls, Big Buddha, the temples. And there are animal sanctuaries where elephants and tigers are treated well. Theme parks, Go carts, shopping centres. Beautiful resorts overlooking the islands on the East side. The bars and live music. If you want less tourists, I suggest staying north of Patong. My problem with Bali...too many Aussies. Yes, I'm Aussie. I can say that.

[@doggy4532]

please add in how you do travelling by bus bike the road names the direction

[@brownindian5577]

Hi Rhett and Claire. Please tell me do south African three pin plugs and phone two pin plugs work in Thailand?

[@RhettandClaire]

The two pin plugs work fine. Not the 3 pin plugs. We’ll cover this topic in our Thailand guide video coming next year 😃

[@Jung1981giggles]

Great spot :) everyone’s to stoned now on banga lol that’s why it’s more chilled 🎉

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

Interesting to know how long ago this video was filmed. I always assumed that they are more recent, and / or closer to your upload dates. My bad! 😉

[@RhettandClaire]

It was filmed in the midst of our burnout phase so yea unfortunately we needed to take some time off before getting round to it. We do try stay on top of the editing but it’s pretty hard to travel plan, travel, film plan, film, then sit down and edit. It’s like having 3 jobs 😂

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

@@RhettandClaire I entirely understand. I remain grateful for any of your content that you thoughtfully create and show to we all, whenever you can and care, to do so. Trust. Guys, I know I have taken a great interest in your channel. Maybe such has been a bit startling to you or maybe not. I have always had the wanderlust to travel. I have never had the resources to do so. So, (drum roll please) I have always enjoyed seeing travelers' content. Plus, "I am no Spring Chicken" in age (as we say in America, meaning I am not exactly young in age but am eternally young at heart) so traveling vicariously (through others' experiences) is enjoyable to me, I have to say. Thank you for enabling me to do just that. You both are endearing.

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Hey Rhett and Claire, we totally agree Phuket is suffering growing pains. Harriet and I don't like to see animals being exploited. Hopefully, that will change. Nevertheless, we had a wonderful time there. We were there in March 2017 . It looks like you enjoyed yourselves there. As always. Dear friends . another well done video hitting all the right places. Sending you Hugs🫂 and Kisses💋 from Richmond, Va. Harriet, Jim and Yuki

[@tomandlaurentravel]

thanks for keeping it real with us, we are heading there in a few weeks, its good to have a heads up on what it is like. We will just have to see what our experience is like... great video! :)

[@shahidanusrat6086]

May Allah SWT bless you and your family from Pakistan 🙂. Best regards from Pakistan 🙂.

[@nac4866]

And please upload more videos traveling maybe the whole South Africa.

[@azsakamoto4582]

Thank u two soooo much for giving us the animal welfare check. I always wonder that and thank you for confirming. I would love if you gave an animal welfare grade at every location you show us!!❤ i like u two even note now!🎉

[@manu23325]

There’s too many red flags on the beach for me^^

[@amyervin9381]

Is there one of the islands that you would recommend instead of Phuket

[@realsteel2572]

Similan Island, Tao Island, Lipe Island, Racha Island, Phi Phi Island, Samui Island, Kood Island, Mak Island, Rok Island, Surin Island up to your lifestyle

[@realsteel2572]

Similan Island, Tao Island, Lipe Island, Racha Island, Phi Phi Island, Samui Island, Kood Island, Mak Island, Rok Island, Surin Island up to your lifestyle

[@natasharhoda6094]

Hey guys, in which month did you visit?

[@noornoornoor23]

It was mentioned somewhere in the video in text - they went in September 2023.

[@lelevontin1814]

In March i go to Phuket its my first time

[@Joseph-w4m4k]

Most def 👌

[@COOKINGBIRD]

Thank you so much. Super 👍🙏

[@vallanceellis7569]

I was very lucky went there in the late 90ies and early 2000s.Went back again in 2014.Would never return,

[@abysswalker8456]

Can you share some reasons about not going back ?

[@JohnDoeTube]

Are you guys in thailand right now?

[@RhettandClaire]

No we’re back home for Christmas 🎄 😃

[@Satorimode]

Great video. How about the crime? Is phuket safe?

[@tsangtshering5622]

Totally..100% safe

[@hopeisagoodthing930]

I couldn’t agree more in terms of animal cruelty 😢 I really love elephants ❤

[@ronaldderbyshire1062]

This seems to be sponsored by Bali Tourism Authority. All the complaints are way worse in Bali especially the beaches.

[@judybichara3127]

Well just got back 1 day ago hated it wewereinphuket to e pensive hated the weather the food we all got so sick i wouldnt go back if you payed me better p,aces go than that horrible place try fiji or bali im in hospital my son in law has been sick foe a week my daughter never been sick in her life and she traveled the world for 5 years my 2 year old grand daughter still got temerature if you go there take a ton of neuofen sudafed,mosys are real bad take reppelent and cream for when they bight you take take tablets for stomache ache and pray everyday that you dont get sick we thought we woulnt get outof there alive ,not kidding

[@MobtacticsBruh]

Worth it? I just say Phuket

[@toddkurzbard]

I wonder how long it takes to go from Bangkok to Phuket?

[@animal9370]

I would just try to Educate as best I could about Animal Cruelty.

[@masenz]

8:03 Did she die?

[@Charlie-cfc]

🇹🇭🙏❤️

[@ยศพลแน่นอุดร]

Is Phuket worth it? Tourists should be allowed to decide for themselves. Everyone has their own preferences. There are many tourists because it is popular. But it has its own charm. Please respect our Phuket.

[@eyeofthetiger6002]

Is it true that Phuket is now overrun by shady Russians because of the Ukrainian conflict?

[@ThePlainTruth1]

I vote, ......overrated tourist trap!

[@izoobal]

geeks

[@Mfoukos]

Listen now ,about the elephants! There’s the sanctuary of abused elephants and there’s sanctuary of non abused ones! Technically when you travel in other countries with their traditions and their beliefs,you should adapt their way ,not yours! Locals they don’t want your sympathy or what ever you have in your mind ,is very simple! You follow them in their way ,not locals in yours

[@Davdlee9]

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