I absolutely loved this insightful and in-depth video. It's the best one I've ever seen on living in Phuket. I have spent around 6 months living in Phuket, my 2 favourite areas are Bang Tao and Nai Harn, and I always jump between those locations. Hope to return soon!
Thank you for your lovely feedback, I appreciate it! It can be overwhelming choosing an area to retire. I definitely recommend 'trying out' different areas. Book accomodation for a month at a time and get a really good feel for the area.
Good point! It was something that we considered and I forgot to mention it in my video, so thank you for bringing it up. Both Hua Hin and Phuket have great access to great healthcare with both public and private hospitals readily available.
You didn’t mention Patong!! The most crowded place. Any way I was there for 9 nights. I had fun but I wouldn’t consider it for business. Where do you recommend for people making business like IT, E-commerce and digital marketing? Is it Phuket town ? Do you agree with that?
I didn't mention Patong as I didn't consider it as a good place to reside long term 😉 Phuket Town would be a good choice for business, but honestly for the type of businesses that you are mentioning, I think anywhere on the Island that you were most comfortable living would be ok to do business as most of your communication would be online I guess?
I wouldn't lump Kamala in with Cherngtalay; they are very different places, and even travelling between them can be a pain, especially in high season. There's still a village feel to Kamala, which is very different to Cherngtalay. Getting to Boat Avenue in Cherngtalay from Kamala (and from Surin) can take as much as 30 minutes in high season. Technically, Kamala is in Kathu, anyway.
The KFC that you see in the video was in the 'concept' plan for the Rawayana complex. It wasn't actually there last time I saw this complex, but I guess it's in the plans eventually! I wish it wasn't! I prefer the Thai homestyle fried chicken any day!
I absolutely loved this insightful and in-depth video. It's the best one I've ever seen on living in Phuket. I have spent around 6 months living in Phuket, my 2 favourite areas are Bang Tao and Nai Harn, and I always jump between those locations. Hope to return soon!
Wow! Thank you for such a kind comment, I really appreciate it! I hope you get to return to Phuket soon.
@@luluandjay_escapetothailand you're very welcome! :)
Great overview! Can't wait to come back to Rawai, my favourite place on Phuket 😍
Thank you!
You are welcome!
Hi mate,great honest vid!!.thanks😀✌️
Thanks! I appreciate it ☺
Enjoyable vid. Thanks.
Thank you 😊
Great video i usually stay in karon
Im looking at different areas to see where i want to retire
Thank you for your lovely feedback, I appreciate it! It can be overwhelming choosing an area to retire. I definitely recommend 'trying out' different areas. Book accomodation for a month at a time and get a really good feel for the area.
You never mentioned healthcare availability. That's a big deciding factor for many aging expats self included.
Good point! It was something that we considered and I forgot to mention it in my video, so thank you for bringing it up. Both Hua Hin and Phuket have great access to great healthcare with both public and private hospitals readily available.
You didn’t mention Patong!! The most crowded place. Any way I was there for 9 nights. I had fun but I wouldn’t consider it for business. Where do you recommend for people making business like IT, E-commerce and digital marketing? Is it Phuket town ? Do you agree with that?
I didn't mention Patong as I didn't consider it as a good place to reside long term 😉 Phuket Town would be a good choice for business, but honestly for the type of businesses that you are mentioning, I think anywhere on the Island that you were most comfortable living would be ok to do business as most of your communication would be online I guess?
I like the Rawayana, it replaced alot of bars... too many bars in Rawai in my opinion.
That's a good point. I'm not a bar person myself, so I see your perspective.
It's Rawai for me!! 🌴🥥🌞
I'm with you there!
I wouldn't lump Kamala in with Cherngtalay; they are very different places, and even travelling between them can be a pain, especially in high season. There's still a village feel to Kamala, which is very different to Cherngtalay. Getting to Boat Avenue in Cherngtalay from Kamala (and from Surin) can take as much as 30 minutes in high season. Technically, Kamala is in Kathu, anyway.
Thanks for your comment @annwilliams5590 you have made some great points
Kamala is not part of Cherngtalay.
Thanks, I’ve had that pointed out a couple of times now. Lesson learned! 😉
There's a KFC at Rawai?(in your vid)🤔I'll have to clean me glasses I cant find it lol.🍗🐔
The KFC that you see in the video was in the 'concept' plan for the Rawayana complex. It wasn't actually there last time I saw this complex, but I guess it's in the plans eventually! I wish it wasn't! I prefer the Thai homestyle fried chicken any day!