Trip report: Phuket, mid-March 2026, 3 days. Overall rating: 7/10.
Spent most of my time in the Karon area. Prices were 2000-4000 THB ST. The scene has improved compared to my last visit.
Accommodation: Found a good hotel for $60/night within walking distance of the action. Clean, AC, wifi — all you need.
The girls were friendly. Plenty of options.
Food was great value. Found some great local spots.
Overall: Already planning my next visit.
Happy to answer any questions.
Kata trip report — what I found
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With respect, I think this is a bit optimistic. My experience was more mixed.
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13 Mar 2026 at 13:33
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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100% agree. The atmosphere there is hard to beat.
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Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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Did you feel safe carrying cash?
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Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in pre-COVID.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from 3 weeks ago:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Some of the old spots have closed.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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How's the food there compared to Thailand?
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Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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Good info. I'd add that the evening is the best time to go.
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Good info. I'd add that the afternoon is the best time to go.
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How long did it take you to feel comfortable?
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Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were lower.
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How's the daytime scene there compared to the Philippines?
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I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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