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Where should an old retired couple stay in Phuket for a 5-month visit?

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Oct 20, 2022

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Can anyone suggest where in Phuket an old retired couple should stay on the island?  Visiting 5 months.  Looking for a place that you can walk around, has restaurants and a bit of a hub for tours near a beach.  Some expats in the area would be good.  Not too expensive.

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A retired couple considering a 5-month stay in Phuket is advised to explore areas like Kamala, Rawai, and Kata Noi. Kamala is highlighted for its nice beach, walkability, restaurants, and expat presence. Rawai also offers a variety of amenities, though getting around may require a vehicle. Suggestions include checking out Airbnb for rentals, particularly in Kamala, and joining expat groups on Facebook for further insights.

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For an unbiased answer to your question, join the Rawai Expats FB group and ask there!

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John *******

May be chonburi or chanthaburi is much less tourist and less hustle and bustle sounds more to your liking a little south of Pattaya

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Dave *********

Skip Phuket. Head straight to Samui instead and either stay in Chawang or Lamai beach.

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Jackie *********

answer me this please. Many expats moved from Samui to Phuket.

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Dave *********

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another reason NOT to go there. Big tourist trap frequented by tons of foreigners

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Don *********

Great deals at the moment from

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- seriously improves your Phuket experience if you can avoid taxis

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Gordon *******

In Phuket every things expensive compared to the rest of Thailand

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Don *********

but still noticeably cheaper than Bangkok for eating / drinking

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Phil ******

Kamala beach and stay central at Sunprime resort. Did you want to hire a car

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Lindsay ***********************

Kamala and I recommend Vila sauvage on airbnb. Amazing

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Michael *************

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Should I rent on Airbnb or suggestions on finding a condo to rent?

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type in Facebook search. Phuket rentals. Plenty on there👍

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David *********

Khatatani is the best spot.

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Nigel ********

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, Katathani, the hotel in Kata Noi, is over run with kids. There's also not much in Kata Noi and it's a bit of a walk into Karon the closest hub

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Jackie *********

Rawai. Plenty of everything. Wherever you decide you will need a car or bike

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Jackie *********

Troy Rockwell Phuket is expensive compared to mainland. There are plenty of cheap eating places. Do your research, we have been in Rawai for nearly 20 years since it was a small fishing village with nothing

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Michael *******

Would be perfect, for you !👍

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Ip *********

Kamala, surin beach.

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Michael *******

Kamala ! Nice beach. Easy walking to the restaurants. Plenty of expats ! 👍

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Michael ********

Rawai

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