What are the best areas in Phuket for a peaceful lifestyle with good amenities?

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Hey, chris here!
We are looking at getting DTV and going Phuket way.
Any recommendation?
We an are ~30 couple, British and Canadian. We like peacefulness, walking distance to massage places, gyms and spas etc, also good amenities like cinema etc.

Also how much cost $ is it roughly to furnish a 3 bed house 🙂
Thanks!

Ask Thailand · Answer

A couple relocating to Thailand is seeking recommendations for peaceful areas in Phuket that are close to amenities like massage places, gyms, and cinemas. Community advice indicates that many rentals in Phuket are furnished and recommends considering less tourist-heavy areas to avoid high costs. Suggestions for alternative locations such as Hua Hin and Cha Am are provided, emphasizing the importance of researching local areas before making a long-term commitment.

David ******* · Answer

Also hopefully you’re not time bound to Canada time for working. Pain in the ass working on North America time out here. Do able but gets old.

Max ************* · Answer

You're looking for peacefulness on an island connected to the mainland via a bridge and with a population of about 416,000 and visited by about 8.7million tourists (2024)? Really? Stay as far as you can from spots like Patong if a piecefull life is important. 😎

Phil ****** · Answer

[mention redacted] choose where in Phuket you live as the tourist areas charge alot more. Most rentals come furnished in tourist areas. Get on a Thai house rental site and do your search in Thai.

Good luck

Baz ********* · Answer

Phuket is one of the most expensive places in Thailand for foreigners (Tourists and Expats) and so are most of southern islands like Koh Samui..

If you are thinking of living on a budget then Phuket or anywhere in the south is a very poor choice..

Mainland beach locations are generally cheaper than places like Phuket or Koh Samui etc..

You may want to consider Hua Hin  as an option as it very popular with retired Expats and foreigners staying long term and has excellent amenities and infrastructure and only 3 to 4 hours from Bangkok and a nice beach location..

You can get to Hua Hin by Bus, Train or even taxi from Bangkok.

Lots of long term accommodation options available in all price ranges.

Or if you want something quieter and more laid back then perhaps Cha Am just a little North of Hua Hin or maybe Prachuap khiri khan which is south of Hua Hin..

If you are planning on long term living in Thailand then you really need to do some research and visit a few places to be certain they are right for you.

Mark ******** · Answer

My wife and I are in Rawai-Nai Harn. I'm a Kiwi. Message me if you like. I can give you some help/advice.

Michael ******** · Answer

Most places in Phuket are furnished, if not check out IKEA website get rough idea of costs of things. Rawai sounds like an area for you no cinema though but can get bus ride into town

Jack ******** · Answer

Are you sure the house is un furnished as most of them are furnished in Thailand?

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