For those of you in Thailand on a DTV visa — is Rawai a good place to base yourself as this is where I’ve seen a decent Muay Thai gym under the soft power visa, or would you recommend another area of Phuket?

While I’m out there, I’d love to connect with others into fitness/gym life and digital nomads. Would you recommend renting a motorbike or a car, and what are the typical costs? I know motorbikes are easy to rent, but I only have an international driving license (not a motorbike one), so I’m not sure how that works.

Same with accommodation — did you sort it once you arrived or book in advance? Roughly what are the monthly costs for a decent place in Phuket?

Also, how did you go about meeting like-minded people? I’d like to avoid feeling isolated, as I’m moving from the UK and hoping to meet people into fitness, good vibes, and community.

Any advice would be hugely appreciated as I’m getting flights to Phuket booked and sorting putting things into storage back home in the UK currently preparing to move. Thanks in advance!

For those of you in Thailand on a DTV visa — is Rawai a good place to base yourself as this is where I’ve seen a decent Muay Thai gym under the soft power visa, or would you recommend another area of Phuket?

While I’m out there, I’d love to connect with others into fitness/gym life and digital nomads. Would you recommend renting a motorbike or a car, and what are the typical costs? I know motorbikes are easy to rent, but I only have an international driving license (not a motorbike one), so I’m not sure how that works.

Same with accommodation — did you sort it once you arrived or book in advance? Roughly what are the monthly costs for a decent place in Phuket?

Also, how did you go about meeting like-minded people? I’d like to avoid feeling isolated, as I’m moving from the UK and hoping to meet people into fitness, good vibes, and community.

Any advice would be hugely appreciated as I’m getting flights to Phuket booked and sorting putting things into storage back home in the UK currently preparing to move. Thanks in advance!

Any reccomended may Thai soft power gyms in rawai Phuket to help my DTV application?

Thanks

Retirement move to phuket rawai area next year. Any good golf courses to join nearby.tnx in advance

Hello,

My husband and I are traveling in from March 6th-16th. I just want to triple check on what we need coming in.

Also, we will be staying in Rawai at some point. I was hoping to find any private chef recommendations for my husband and I. We would love to renew our vows as well so any recommendations would be very appreciated. Thank you!

Need recommendation of Muay Thai gyms in phuket who are government approved etc (hopefully chalong/rawai area…..not patong)

Can anyone tell me where is the immigration office in rawai for an extension

Hey guys! New to the group and am looking to travel from the United States to Phuket to train martial arts. Any recommendations on what type of visa and best areas to stay in? Thanks 🙏🏻

Unfortunately, Phuket has developed into a gigantic industrial zone with beach access. Time to move on after 10 years in Rawai. If Khao Lak will be an alternative? We shall see…..

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.