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Where should an old retired couple stay in Phuket for a 5-month visit?
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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W **************
For an unbiased answer to your question, join the Rawai Expats FB group and ask there!
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
Dave *********
Skip Phuket. Head straight to Samui instead and either stay in Chawang or Lamai beach.
Jackie *********
@Dave ********
answer me this please. Many expats moved from Samui to Phuket.Dave *********
@Jackie ********
another reason NOT to go there. Big tourist trap frequented by tons of foreigners
Don *********
Great deals at the moment from
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- seriously improves your Phuket experience if you can avoid taxis
Gordon *******
In Phuket every things expensive compared to the rest of Thailand
Don *********
@Gordon ******
but still noticeably cheaper than Bangkok for eating / drinking
Phil ******
Kamala beach and stay central at Sunprime resort. Did you want to hire a car
@Michael ************
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Lindsay ***********************
Kamala and I recommend Vila sauvage on airbnb. Amazing
Michael *************
OPShould I rent on Airbnb or suggestions on finding a condo to rent?
Michael *******
@Michael ************
type in Facebook search. Phuket rentals. Plenty on there👍
David *********
Khatatani is the best spot.
Nigel ********
@David ********
, 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 hubJackie *********
Rawai. Plenty of everything. Wherever you decide you will need a car or bike
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
Michael *******
Would be perfect, for you !👍
Ip *********
Kamala, surin beach.
Michael *******
Kamala ! Nice beach. Easy walking to the restaurants. Plenty of expats ! 👍
Michael ********
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