Quick question for the Phuket regulars — has anything changed in the last few months?
I was there in 2024 and had a great time but I've heard some crackdowns happened.
Worth going back or should I try somewhere new?
Cheers
Phuket price guide 2026
Started by BangkokVet · 28 Feb 2026 · 568 views
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Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
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Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.
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Did you use an agency or find girls at bars?
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try negotiating next time.
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100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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2 Mar 2026 at 11:34
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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2 Mar 2026 at 18:42
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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3 Mar 2026 at 05:09
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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3 Mar 2026 at 10:43
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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