Common scams in Phuket and how to avoid them
Started by AtlantaAce · 11 Mar 2026 · 1605 views
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11 Mar 2026 at 19:42
How's the weather there compared to Colombia?
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12 Mar 2026 at 07:41
Good info. I'd add that the afternoon is the best time to go.
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12 Mar 2026 at 16:21
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found downtown to be better.
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13 Mar 2026 at 03:00
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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13 Mar 2026 at 06:43
100% agree. The value there is hard to beat.
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100% agree. The value there is hard to beat.
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13 Mar 2026 at 14:42
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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13 Mar 2026 at 17:23
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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14 Mar 2026 at 02:07
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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14 Mar 2026 at 03:47
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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14 Mar 2026 at 09:53
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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14 Mar 2026 at 15:40
I was there in February and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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14 Mar 2026 at 22:57
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has stayed consistent recently.
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15 Mar 2026 at 04:23
This matches my experience. Phuket is underrated.
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15 Mar 2026 at 13:48
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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15 Mar 2026 at 22:02
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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16 Mar 2026 at 04:05
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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16 Mar 2026 at 04:50
Good info. I'd add that the morning is the best time to go.
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16 Mar 2026 at 15:36
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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17 Mar 2026 at 01:17
Did you feel safe in the red light areas?
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