Back from Phuket. Spent 7 days, here's the breakdown:
Accommodation: Budget hotel near the action. $25/night.
Scene: Not as busy as I hoped but still good.
Prices: Slightly higher than expected.
Highlights: Found a hidden gem bar away from tourists.
Overall: 9/10 — would highly recommend.
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Phuket — trip report March 2026
Started by MelbourneMarc · 25 Mar 2026 · 961 views
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25 Mar 2026 at 20:05
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26 Mar 2026 at 01:12
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are higher than what's described here.
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26 Mar 2026 at 10:22
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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26 Mar 2026 at 13:37
100% agree. The variety is hard to beat.
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26 Mar 2026 at 21:54
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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26 Mar 2026 at 22:52
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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26 Mar 2026 at 23:38
I'd also recommend downloading Grab before you go. Essential.
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