Long term stay in Phuket — visa and costs
Started by BayAreaBob · 27 Feb 2026 · 802 views
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27 Feb 2026 at 04:06
This matches my experience. Phuket is a solid destination.
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27 Feb 2026 at 09:29
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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27 Feb 2026 at 21:15
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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27 Feb 2026 at 23:58
Great report! Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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28 Feb 2026 at 04:48
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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28 Feb 2026 at 06:20
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has shifted a bit recently.
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28 Feb 2026 at 15:11
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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28 Feb 2026 at 20:30
Good info. I'd add that the late night is the best time to go.
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28 Feb 2026 at 23:31
Great report! Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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1 Mar 2026 at 03:45
This matches my experience. Phuket is great value for money.
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Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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How long did it take you to get the lay of the land?
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. 8/10 from me.
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2 Mar 2026 at 23:51
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More girls working online now.
Still a great destination. One of my top 3 worldwide.
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3 Mar 2026 at 15:04
How's the weather there compared to the Philippines?
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3 Mar 2026 at 15:29
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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4 Mar 2026 at 02:24
Great report! Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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