Karon, Kata + Phuket Airport Tour Thailand Sept 2020

[@SideTripLife]

In case you missed it, previous vids in this series: 1) Ao Nang: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5PaiYpmbJp6nbs 2) Railay: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5KXkoepgtVgosU 3) Koh Phi Phi: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqO6loChfcZkY9E 4) Phuket Part 1: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKrCnYSgnJVngZo

[@karltraveldude7817]

Great and informative video , thank you !!! Love Thailand and Thai people ...

[@kirton2323]

Another fascinating video as always bro! Really looking forward to coming to Thailand for the first time next June. You have provided so many places to visit. Thanks a lot!

[@omarav3482]

Enjoyed the video, as always.. and i like the streets views.. its a happy reminder of old travels.. cheers to your wonderful travels and waiting to see more 👍👍😍😍

[@726wkt]

So happy to see a new video this morning. Your videos are always well edited. Nothing too fancy. Nothing too annoying like some. Just right imho.

[@SideTripLife]

@Dove Yeah Thank you! To be honest, this wasn't my best effort especially after dropping my new phone & 4K cam died thus was just using my old back up Samsung S7. Quality aside, hopefully still gives a sense of how Phuket is today. Cheers

[@besouniveirs.1643]

Probably the best video in the series so far. Thank you!

[@R32boii]

Your videos are amazing, your style and pleasant kind demeanor is refreshing, really appreciate the time you’ve taken on prices, bumps and noise in your videos. I think I speak for a lot of us watching your videos atm - we’d all love to buy you a few beers! 🍻🍻🍻 On our return to the land of smiles - you’re legend pls keep up the grand tours of Thailand and its wonderful people. Cheers Christopher

[@hiteshtolani7644]

absolutely loved watching the video, been to Phuket twice already, sad to see one of the best tourist destination in this state, praying for all of the universe to be normal soon and surely good times ahead for phuket. good to see you tipping some money to the needy people, god will bless you for that giving. cheers

[@johndeprusa2639]

I'd love to come back for the 4-5 months a year I used to spend in Thailand. It's very sad to see Phuket like that. I'm not sure any of those programs will attract anyone. It's just too restrictive. I also doubt they'll be opening up in 2021. It pains me but I'm looking at other places to settle. I'm afraid many people are doing the same. You're lucky to be there and it's great that you support the local businesses like that. Good man

[@KingShaf7]

With a second wave imminent and countries going into lockdown again, I’m afraid you may be right about 2021. I think a lot of people are suffering all over the world, not just Thais

[@ismailqursoy]

Awesome vlog again! Thanks for your sharings

[@Krisbaldevarona139]

thank you for this wonderful video that you been shared, i mis phuket and bangkok so much hopefully me and my boyfriend will be back visit here soonest, hopefully by december..

[@beeveearr]

We last visited in 2015 so it was very sad to see the empty streets and closed shops in this video. Hopefully you will be able to visit when everything reopens and go to the Dino Park Mini Golf (restaurant and mini golf both highly recommended) and stay at the lovely Kata Palm Resort that we still dream about years later. Saving our dollars for when everything reopens and we can return to Thailand :) PS Subscribed! These videos help scratch the travel itch for us! and your kindness makes the videos even better

[@user-kc1tf7zm3b]

Dino Park Mini Golf is always worth a visit. Karon and Kata are most certainly the leading choices to stay in Phuket. Phuket is totally packed at the moment, as the recent March 2023 videos have proved. 🇹🇭

[@OneRogueGuru]

Informative Videos! Thanks for sharing your videos, and for being such a wonderfully pleasant soul. I’m extremely glad to have found you! Best wishes!

[@youbetuist]

So surreal. I know every inch of Kata, Karon, Patong, etc. It'd do weird seeing them like this. Thanks for sharing!

[@Sipods]

Heart breaking. My home from home and never seen the likes in 14 years.

[@kazumi1109]

im missing Karon. what a place to be. stay strong phuket!

[@illfreakynana]

Thanks for doing these updates. I miss LOS.

[@jamie1453]

I live in LOS. But am stranded in LOS ANGELES I want to come home. PLEASE

[@mrmartin2079]

Another nice video ,I love your natural style ( unlike so many other Thai vloggers )- Kata beach is lovely currently ( and great value, the Hilton is 50 $ a night ) greetings from Rawai 😁

[@ricocelli1]

ST keep the vlogs coming..another excellent video.

[@SideTripLife]

@Ricardo Celli Not my best effort but hopefully gives one a feel for Phuket today. Next week, the 'missing night' video (for Patreon's first;) Thanks for your kind comments & support!

[@ricocelli1]

SideTripLife it’s the least I can do for a fellow Canuck..thank you again for the updates..and the work it takes to upload and make these vlogs.

[@jackiechang1572]

Great series takes me back to good times patong Karon beaches are good but katta was always my favourite many thanks see you soon I hope

[@sv1aaw]

I can not recognize the place without the people, pity. I also hope for the Thais to see tourists again soon. Very beautiful places indeed. Thanks for the video.

[@pjmac2102]

I like how you help the driver (tip) and also the cat lady

[@lets7986]

has been to Phuket/koh phi phi in 2011 and it was a really pleasant trip, I always feel I didn’t enjoy enough beauty of Phuket during the trip and this video further confirmed my feeling

[@SideTripLife]

NEWS UPDATE: 'Shorter Quarantine If Tourist Test Succeeds' - As surmised in my vid, the Thai authorities will try to get a few limited test-runs in asap, then if successful (& barring any major setbacks) likely ease some restrictions and widen the scope. The latest report today seems to mirror this. Still not 'ideal' of course but a welcome start at least. This is initially aimed at long-stay visitors but if all goes well it's likely they'll look at even shorter term options (perhaps test prior to & on arrival as ATTA & others have floated???). We shall see but here's wishing Thailand and those wanting to return all success as this evolves. Full report: www.bangkokpost.com/learning/easy/1991543/shorter-quarantine-if-tourist-test-succeeds?

[@marketbuy]

I was there in Nov 2019. Hired a guy to take me to Big Buddha. It’s so sad to see the streets so deserted.

[@joeford4587]

you are a very gracious and respectful man you deserve more subs! great info to, regards joe

[@josephhapp9]

🌺🌺🌺 Good video. Thailand Paradise. 😋😋😋😋😋😋

[@sabarrendo9210]

Great, beautifull place

[@MichaelByr]

Miss Phuket so much

[@jeannettedowding1972]

So wish we can visit- have been doing so every year for 14 years - have booking for January 2020 - so hope we will be able to . So sorry for the hardship experienced by the lovely Thai people.

[@cheriemiller669]

Excellent videos! I am really enjoying all of them. I love Thailand and visit almost every January for a month. Looking at all roads to get back in 2021. I would like to see you tour ko tao, ko phangan and ko samui as well. Cheers!

[@bertvanderkooij2886]

Somehow always looking forward to your new upload. I guess it is the way you do it and the quality of editing. Keep it up!

[@badbadgerretiredinthailand]

great video- always enjoy your videos keep them up, love your format and editing, stay safe

[@Andy-4342]

Thanks for the video. I've never been to Phuket, no real desire to go when the travel situation was normal, but it looks nice. Hope you have your visa situation squared away. :) Wishing you and yours all the best. Cheers!

[@EnjoyInThailand]

Thanks for the updates. Looks like Phuket has become very quiet now. I left it in July and came to live in Bkk. More busier but I miss the beaches.

[@VirtualToursTravel]

Amazing tour. The sunset is one of my favorite when I'm in the beach. Thanks for this relaxing video :)

[@mohammedalbuloshi5557]

Idk from where should i start but it’s so sad for me to see the gorgeous phuket like this I wish sooner all life comes back better then before I really miss this country and Thai people God bless you Thailand 🤍

[@SideTripLife]

Well stated Mohammed, thank you :)

[@christinacrusty]

This is devastating, but can't wait to rellocate here once we can leave our countries. Hang in there beautiful people of Thailand!

[@dalecharlesphoto]

Love it! Terrific filming and travel flow. Jai Dee for tipping xtra

[@nutaphonpilartluk1025]

Helpful Vid nice job

[@aj618]

Try to put your vids lil sonner. People are waiting eagerly you see 🙈. We can't be in Thailand now, but you are and lucky you.

[@Lovecamping290]

Just found your channel,, Hello Fellow Canadian, From BC, anyways this December going to Bangkok and spending a month travelling around,, and I really want to go stay on a beach hotel or something,,nothing that is going to break the bank, I notice from some of your videos, you seem to find unreal deals,, I was wondering because honestly I do not know what to look for, and I would appreciate, any help you could give me or hotel names on the beach,,,All this will be my first time going to Asia, so really excited, thank you for your videos,

[@SideTripLife]

Hi and welcome fellow BC'r. Many of these older vids were during 'Rona time thus prices are bouncing back now. However, I just checked and you can still find an a/c hotel near the beach in Phuket with a rooftop pool for like 1000 Baht/$30 bucks. What I do is first search say 'Phuket Hotels' on Google then click 'Maps'. Then slide the price bar down to say 1200 baht. Then with the remainder I research each to find the best suitable hotel. Last step, I go to Agoda to book as that's usually the best price. Agoda: www.agoda.com/city/phuket-th.html?cid=1898974 As for beaches, I'd recommend looking at my Samui, Phangan and Koh Tao vids for some ideas. So many to choose from.

[@Lovecamping290]

@@SideTripLife Hey fellow Canadian thank you so much for your help with this,,, I followed your instructions with the Google thing and WOW my screen just lit up lolol now,,,which one lolol,, kinda overwhelming, he if we ever bump into each other out there,, Coffee,,my treat,,, I appreciate all the help and love the vids especially when showing the prices although if I can ask a favor,, when showing the prices could you please show in Canadian funds,,,or is US funds and Baht only,,, like I said all new to me,,,,thank you ,,

[@mattstakes7047]

So sad to see all the businesses shut. Hope things come back soon, mate. Cheers!

[@anthonyn8221]

Just seen your video! Very nice photo quality! Been there in 2018, so much has changed. Still a nice video... keep it up! Subbed!

[@ชลธิชาจารุนัย-จ8ส]

I miss you Kata.... I will go back soon and I hope everything better soon 🥺🥺✌️✌️

[@pjmac2102]

When I was at the airport in March, beer prices were all over the place---70 Bhat to 125 Baht

[@amreettalica4751]

You earn urself a new subscriber..

[@SideTripLife]

Amreet talica Thank you & welcome aboard!

[@Sipods]

Thanks for posting. Good luck Phuket and hope to see you soon.

[@UTCM]

Great video ! Beaches in the south are best !!!!!!

[@caakshaypatil3764]

Jai dee thing happened to me as well. By mistake I gave 1000bht instead of 100bht and walked away, driver came running and returned back my money. On very next day I forgot my wallet at Siam Paragon, Mango Store with USD1500 in it, cashier ensured that I get back my wallet back with all stuff intact. I love Thailand

[@SideTripLife]

@CA Akshay Patil For sure! I've experienced so many instances like this from a 7-11 clerk chasing me up the street to give my change, to forgetting my phone in a cab and having it returned and on and on. Love Thailand too!

[@themangrove74]

Thanks mate for the tour, I miss Thailand so much, it makes me sad to see such a beautiful hurting, I miss the people I miss the culture, F##ck COVID

[@cruiseaddict]

Another great video that brought back many good memories from my July 2019 Kata/Karon trip. It's very sad to see Phuket struggling financially, but the only solution is to open Thailand up fully. No more silly 'schemes" that feature quarantine, insurance, fit to fly letters, prepaid hotel reservations or multiple COVID tests before and after arrival in Thailand. Unfortunately, Thailand needs to feel a little more financial pain before they start to "see the light" and open without restrictions. No tourist, including me, will fly to Thailand from the USA for 2 weeks vacation and spend all the time in quarantine, having to go through so many bull s**t hoops. Surely, they are not that stupid! Anyway, keep making great videos and showing us what we miss: Thailand.

[@jamie1453]

Telling it like it is! Thank you

[@iamcharlie8128]

I love Thailand, visited twice before but prices of alcohol is very expensive . Beer here in South Africa 🇿🇦 is much much cheaper .

[@armintamsarian3859]

Local brands are really cheap. Only famous brands imported are expensive.

[@chantellesando737]

Miss Phuket

[@Rainbow84100]

@SideTripLife Is there no more covid tests and 14 days quarantine at Phuket and whole Thailand?

[@SideTripLife]

@TulsaTheTraveler Hi there, will try to answer best I can. Only 3 hotels on Phuket have been approved for the ASQ / quarantine program. Here's a list provided by a Thai Consulate site: thaiconsulatela.org/en/visa/related-procedures-in-requesting-for-a-certificate-of-entry-and-visa-to-enter-thailand/alternative-state-quarantine-asq/ And here's a FB group with many ASQ guests updating their experience daily: web.facebook.com/groups/1859391754195276/ Apparently 70+ more hotels have recently applied due to the new 'STV' or long term visa program announcement (details of this program are still being finalised). One should enquire about ASQ admittance by contacting your local Thai embassy or consulate. Chok dee/Good luck!

[@user-kc1tf7zm3b]

Cool music 🎶

[@user-kc1tf7zm3b]

9:19 *All timeshares are scams. Period.* You are always better off just renting hotel rooms or a condo as required.

[@baderabdullah8075]

😍🏨 Great hotel, very clean .. make me visit Thailand as soon as possible..👏🏻😘

[@J_International]

Love or hate Bangkok something about being here does feel like the real world whereas the various Islands and beaches feel more like a fantasy though I would love to find a way to live in Kata or Karon. Just not seeing good condo deals At the moment.

[@talast2000]

Questions: I watched a fair amount of your videos and have noticed you have rented a car in most of the places you have toured that allows full car access roads. I noticed you didn't rent a car in phuket. is there a reason you care to share as to why you didn't do so? If you were to rent a car in Phuket, where would you have looked to rent one?

[@user-kc1tf7zm3b]

You can rent vehicles anywhere in Phuket. These rental shops are everywhere.

[@samsonwilkinson8090]

I see I'm not the only farang who speaks Thai and gets answered in English!! Drives me batty!

[@SideTripLife]

@Samson wilkinson 555! My Thai language skills are just slightly above 'Taxi-Thai' so I'm ok with being responded to in English actually. Many times a Thai speaking English is superior to my Thai language skills (or lack thereof;). I've also unintentionally caused more confusion speaking Thai incorrectly at times. Thus have appreciated when a Thai person politely interjects in English along the lines of 'Are you sure you want XYZ' etc (with me belatedly realising I'd almost bungled it!!). I've also witnessed fellow foreigners completely bungling say a food order (or worse) then blaming the Thai staff. But for fluent foreign Thai speakers I get that it may feel like a rebuke. However, methinks the Thai person probably just dealt with too many other Taxi-Thai bunglers like myself thus, is only trying to be helpful :) Anyways good point and chok dee

[@samsonwilkinson8090]

@@SideTripLife Hi mate. I've been speaking Thai for 24 years and STILL Thai folks answer me in English! Your accent is very good BTW...

[@VLADZAGRINOREALTY]

Thanks for vdo! well done

[@padichad]

Do you think that Patong Bay deal is a good one?

[@SideTripLife]

@Travelin' Fool I like to look at and show property in various places I visit. But I stay clear of recommending any real estate deals, or lawyers/solicitors etc. Thus, best to do one's own research and especially in any foreign country like Thailand, as thoroughly as possible.

[@KingShaf7]

As a real estate investor, I would say no. The returns are poor, you can only stay for 1 month during the year for 15 years and god knows what other restrictions and stipulations come with the purchase. But each to their own, maybe all of my negatives are positives to you

[@maccastime]

Another great vlog so smooth well done, I am subscribed to a few others but yours is excellent. Seeing you having wheels up from Phuket just wish I could do the same from here in Aus. Very good of you to offer a few baht to the locals well done I would do the same.take care stay safe

[@SideTripLife]

@maccastime Thanks but actually a bit rougher on this vlog with the bumpy, dizzy & poor quality bike scenes. Unfortunately dropped my new phone and 4K cam packed it in so just had my trusty old Samsung S7. Still, hopefully the vid gives a sense of how things look at present. As for offering a few baht, wish I could help everyone but can't of course. Great that you and I'm sure others would do the same if only you could be here. Hoping that happens & sooner than later! Take care

[@maccastime]

SideTripLife that is a expensive drop of your gear

[@tjshan]

Great vids

[@osmanyegin]

Beautiful place,

[@paulberry8274]

Now I'm sure people get notice of your travel plans lol everyone hides and closes 10 mins b4 you get there lol. On a serious note its heartbreaking to see, but heartwarming to see your kindness. This has got to end soon as 60 deaths can't be allowed to financially devastate a country. Take care STL. Looking forward to the next one.

[@stevenjustice8258]

From seattle USA .....STV package plus plane ticket will cost around 100,000 baht to get into thailand....cabo san lucas is 10,000 to 12,000 baht total to get in to Mexico...and NO quarentine... cost of living is similar... you do the math.

[@SideTripLife]

Mexico is great! But there's no place or substitute for Thailand;) The Thailand STV program is designed for long stayers and is extremely limited to start. This is really just a 'test' phase-in. All goes well in the limited runs and likely they open up more and restrict less. Enjoy Mexico and hope all can return to Thailand sooner than later. Cheers/Sawadee amigo/khrup

[@travel4ever]

Nice video!

[@user-kc1tf7zm3b]

As it turned out, Thailand fully reopened her borders and moving on from the pandemic lockdown, on 1 October 2022. So, sadly, Phuket had to endure almost 3 years of lockdown. 🇹🇭

[@familymart9778]

👍😁❤️

[@ChopperSoul]

I can be your motor driver if u come back to Phuket agian

[@kasm.887]

🥺🤙😷

[@jangtour7400]

Phuket is a really beautiful place. I have been to Phuket 3 times, but I want to visit again. I am a channel introducing South Korea. It would be nice to compare the sea of Phuket and the sea of Jeju Island in Korea.

[@Zealand007]

Does the government hoping that this business open based on this new rediculous STV !

[@SideTripLife]

@Chris R For sure it's far from ideal but it's a start at least. They've said the STV program will be very limited initially, really just to test the protocols (& likely to gauge public reactions). If all goes well, they'll increase the scope etc and 'possibly' reduce some restrictions. So as the various proposals get trialled & evolve, here's wishing Thailand success & eventual wheels up for all wanting to return (& hopefully sooner than later).

[@frankchin8688]

not an informative video

[@SideTripLife]

Thanks Frank ;) Went around several beaches, showed what was open, converted prices, toured the airport and more. Ah well, must try harder 555! Perhaps have a look at my previous Patong vid, a lot more detail there: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKrCnYSgnJVngZo

[@dalecharlesphoto]

@@SideTripLife some people, eh? They just dont get it