BIG Changes In Phuket 🇹🇭

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  • Опубліковано 24 вер 2024
  • The island of Phuket in Thailand has changed dramatically in the past few months. Going from being deserted and empty it is now comfortably full of tourists. What does that look like? Are the locals happy? Will it continue? This video will answer all those questions as we tour around Phuket, get Thai Food, and even take a boat tour to Phang Nga Bay to see some amazing scenery.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 228

  • @With_Me_JAPAN
    @With_Me_JAPAN 2 роки тому +85

    This video contains so much contents and can't believe Chris put everything within 17mins!😍I miss Phuket so much but he makes me feel warm and happy here in freezing Tokyo, even just watching his video is very satisfying! Thank you😊🇹🇭🇯🇵

  • @David-le7jy
    @David-le7jy 2 роки тому +28

    Just arrived in Phuket today, on a plane full of tourists! Patong looked pretty busy when I went through, but I've got to a few hours to wait for my first negative PCR.
    Feels.surreal watching a RW4Y vid on Phuket, whilst sat on my balcony over looking Patong.
    Bloody lovely!

    • @5StarMarinePhuket
      @5StarMarinePhuket 2 роки тому +1

      Wicked sunset today! Hope you are loving our little slice of paradise

    • @David-le7jy
      @David-le7jy 2 роки тому

      @@5StarMarinePhuket thanks mate! Bit busy for my liking, heading to Koh Phayam after the sandbox, but stoked I'm in Thailand/Phuket. Might look into taking a tour with you guys while I'm here. Do you have an office in Patong??

    • @jomontanee
      @jomontanee 2 роки тому +1

      Welcome to Thailand David my man!🙏🇹🇭🥰 Thank you so much for visiting my beloved country.

  • @latebloomerabroad
    @latebloomerabroad 2 роки тому +31

    Since I can't apply for a Thailand Pass using Test & Go anymore, I've booked 7 nights in Patong Beach instead of quarantining in Bangkok. I usually like quiet, but after the past 2 years, I'm looking forward to the liveliness you just showed us! I finally arrive next month and can't wait to spend 2 months in beautiful Thailand! (The rest of the time will be in Chiang Mai.)

    • @achyuu9445
      @achyuu9445 2 роки тому

      you should have waited a bit! They’re bringing back the test&go program.

    • @latebloomerabroad
      @latebloomerabroad 2 роки тому +1

      @@achyuu9445 I don't think the new test & go program is very good! Needing to stay in a SHA+ hotel again on the 5th night & get another PCR test? No, I'm happy to be sitting on the beach until I'm clear to travel freely. 😀

    • @MT-if1jr
      @MT-if1jr 2 роки тому

      Paying is a mecca for men not women..you will see

  • @RyanLeeTVThailand
    @RyanLeeTVThailand 2 роки тому +44

    This channel has blown up so much... and you're levelling up everytime!
    I watched you back when you were in your first few thousands...I reckon you could be 500k + this year easy! You and a few others are reason I started my channel and now I make videos I appreciate the effort each of your videos take + all your social media stuff. Also the stuff your doing for Thailand is amazing 🤘 Look forward to bump into you sometime in BKK

  • @andrewcampbell8912
    @andrewcampbell8912 2 роки тому +9

    Great job with the update on Phuket Chris , it’s great to see folks starting to head back and enjoy the wonderful island , also great you had Shaun on from 5 Star Marine , he has done so much to help all those people struggling on the island , over 400,000 life bags handed out by his team plus getting Living Waters Phuket Foundation up and running also another great effort , you 2 guys have done very special work helping out Thailand and the people , thank you

  • @duisunny
    @duisunny 2 роки тому +8

    มีความสุขกับทุก vlogs ของคุณคริส...คอนเทนท์ที่ถูกแพลนมาอย่างดีที่แสดงถึงความรักในประเทศไทยบวกความฮาสไตล์ของเขา ไม่แปลกที่ subscribers will hit 500k as soon....

  • @RenukaVariety
    @RenukaVariety 2 роки тому +7

    This video made me smile throughout the clip. So happy for everyone there that tourists started to come back! Thanks Chris for the progress report. 😊❤️🇹🇭

  • @AmiraCelonOracle
    @AmiraCelonOracle 2 роки тому +2

    Love how Coffee Talk has expanded!

  • @SmokeDef
    @SmokeDef 2 роки тому +10

    Congratulations to Dorian. I think it might feel as sureal to him to win a trip to Thailand on youtube as 200k subscribers feel to you Chris.
    Good to see Coffee Talk flourish, the pictures on google maps tell a nice story and show how far Se has come. Keep it up man!

  • @kaljanapornngamdee6077
    @kaljanapornngamdee6077 2 роки тому +3

    Miss you Thailand 🇹🇭 😻😻

  • @robertmaddelena7890
    @robertmaddelena7890 2 роки тому +2

    Wow your all over the place. You got a great tour of the beautiful islands. Nice! Congrats to ticket winner i was hoping. Lol. Take Care

  • @สุทธิศักดิ์มธุรพงศากุล

    Congrats , Dorain Caia from Germany,too 👏🎉🎊😉👍

  • @RajDeelish
    @RajDeelish 2 роки тому

    The drone and the music really added to the sunset experience. Nice work!

  • @wimprezax
    @wimprezax 2 роки тому +2

    I was supposed to be in Bangkok right now if wasn't for the mistake Localnation made on my quarantine hotel. I booked the 13th, and thank god I took a picture because I needed that to get the Thai Pass. When I was leaving Toronto, at the check-in counter I found out the booking confirmation they sent back to me was on the 12th, which was a day early. I tried calling them, but no one answered. Thailand no longer issues test and go, so now I'm stucked here again. Lost some money, and now i have to rebook everything and go thru sandbox to goto thailand. really sucks. Been watching you for 2 years now! finally 2021 took care of everything and ready to enjoy thailand.

  • @Lauren-ob4hg
    @Lauren-ob4hg 2 роки тому +3

    Wow! Coffee talk looks amazing! 😍

  • @IdeaStudioBKK
    @IdeaStudioBKK 2 роки тому +4

    I have been waiting for that Coffee Talk Update. Great video, brother! See ya soon.

  • @antruok4950
    @antruok4950 2 роки тому +5

    First class editing Guys - a lot going on , but it rolls along so well - great to see people back at Phuket 👌 Thanks CP

  • @kimberleyforster5566
    @kimberleyforster5566 2 роки тому +1

    Love that Phuket is picking up! We are heading back to Phuket next week so will pop back to Coffee Talk 👍🏼

  • @ศิริศักดิ์โชติวิจิตรกุล

    Welcome to Thailand the paradise and the second home for all visitor !!!

  • @Gary_and_Linda
    @Gary_and_Linda 2 роки тому +1

    We love your channel Chris but we love Thailand and the Thai people even more. Oh, the local food is always the best too!

  • @jomontanee
    @jomontanee 2 роки тому +1

    Phangna Bay looks STUNNING!! Your drone shots are magical!

  • @jayscomedytraveladventure434
    @jayscomedytraveladventure434 2 роки тому +1

    This is one of my all time favorite videos by you Chris, hopefully I can get to Thailand this year and use your new app to check out a bunch of cool places from your vids 🇹🇭☀️😎

  • @suzie_loves_to_travel4171
    @suzie_loves_to_travel4171 2 роки тому +1

    Great video we went to that fishing village for lunch, it was delicious! Can’t wait to get back to Thailand!

  • @maki3953
    @maki3953 2 роки тому +2

    Your channel is so fun and really special because you give everyone the opportunity to participate in your fun activities. Your videos has a very high quality. I like it and can't stop following. Great job Chris.

  • @jasonwilkinson3887
    @jasonwilkinson3887 2 роки тому +2

    Nice to see the tourists returning. Still a peaceful vibe as always. Awesome video brother.

  • @Kaminospace
    @Kaminospace 2 роки тому

    I’m so interested and excited by this video. I have to pause and fast forward because I want to see it for myself this year

  • @adolfosofiao
    @adolfosofiao 2 роки тому

    You are simply brilliant at what you do. I love the content. Thank you and I plan to visit Thailand. 🇬🇧🇦🇴

  • @marksoler7338
    @marksoler7338 2 роки тому +2

    Geez. Dying here. Why do I torture myself watching your, and other's amazing travel and philanthropic content? Simply because it's amazing and I so appreciate the hard work and thought you put into it. If I can't be there now, yous create the next best thing. Though Santa Barbara, CA is beautiful (as you know having lived in LA), it is a distant 2nd to the places you take me, and the good works you do.
    I wish your team great success. You are certainly earning it.

  • @chirasirisambhand8274
    @chirasirisambhand8274 2 роки тому

    Those floating apparatus with the huts are actually, mussel farms and double as cages for keeping live fish, lobsters and blue crabs !

  • @Toxicmasculinity69
    @Toxicmasculinity69 2 роки тому +1

    oh man, this brings back so many memories. I used to stay in Thailand 3 months a year since 2017-2020 and my last one got cancelled in 2020 because of Covid, looking back I wish i was stuck in Thailand for the past 2 years then here in Canada. Anyways mate enjoy yourself and stay safe.

  • @visangh
    @visangh 2 роки тому

    I am very happy for the coffee guy and that you still keep going back to him.

  • @makebritaingreatagain8199
    @makebritaingreatagain8199 2 роки тому +3

    I’m looking to move out there soonish . Nice to have a show around

  • @user-x957
    @user-x957 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much for this channel for inviting people around the world to come to Thailand.

  • @kevinandtanya2244
    @kevinandtanya2244 2 роки тому +3

    👋🏻Hey Chris, Haylee, and everyone else on here. This video was full of amazing stuff 👍🏼 and congratulations to the winner🎉.Stay sane and keep those amazing videos coming. ❤️🇨🇦

  • @WanderlustReports
    @WanderlustReports 2 роки тому +1

    There seem to be more people now in Phuket, but when I did James Bond Island and some canoe back in 2017, it was just totally crowded and you had to queue to take a picture!
    So, I think it's the good time to get to Phuket. And hopefully I'll do that next month...

  • @kanchabalochexploring
    @kanchabalochexploring 2 роки тому +1

    Congratulations 👏 to the winner 🏆 and looks like that Thailand is back on track
    Thanks 👍 Chris 😊 for another amazing video from Thailand

  • @louisrifat2647
    @louisrifat2647 2 роки тому

    Cheers for the vid! Great energy! Going there in a month for first time so things looking good 👍🏽

  • @gavinvd1
    @gavinvd1 2 роки тому

    Love it, been a few years :( Looking forward (hopefully) to celebrating my 50th back in Patong this year!

  • @Thailandreservations
    @Thailandreservations 2 роки тому +4

    Welcome back to Phuket!, I’d love to show you the southern parts of the island and Phuket town at night, so much to see.. let me know if you got the time, cheers 🍻

  • @zed9zed
    @zed9zed 2 роки тому +1

    I was in Patong in the first half of December, and it ramped up very rapidly. Before you knew it, it was total partyland (for better or worse!).
    Awesome video as always. Loved the excursions and nature views.

  • @ritualhealingcentre6054
    @ritualhealingcentre6054 2 роки тому +2

    Can’t wait to see Patong again. In CM now, then heading to Samui on 23rd, then down to Patong on 4th Feb. great video, u packed a lot in and made me smile seeing the old Patong coming to life again

  • @phuwadolthammachonphinyo3077
    @phuwadolthammachonphinyo3077 2 роки тому

    Phuket is always a beautiful island. It is the dream of many tourists who want to visit it.

  • @kristinarnott4102
    @kristinarnott4102 2 роки тому

    Omg what a blast! Thanks so much for including Gavin in that vid! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @T5obiPlays
    @T5obiPlays 2 роки тому +1

    I'm so glad to hear this, Chris, thanks for sharing the update! I'm going to Phuket in under two weeks and getting the COE's for me and six friends was way more complicated than i expected. But now i just can't wait to finally get to paradise again!

  • @deband1473
    @deband1473 2 роки тому +2

    Amazing episode, nice editing and work as always! Must be so much work behind this, and it came put really well! Cheers from Sweden!

  • @carolrampling862
    @carolrampling862 2 роки тому

    Enjoying your videos Chris and Hayley. Cheers!

  • @chrizztothep2577
    @chrizztothep2577 2 роки тому

    Thanks for your videos. I always enjoy and youre vidoes really a big reason for me to say bye bye and move to Thailand! You bring this special feeling with your Videos! Thanks man. Greetings from Nonthaburi ✌🏽

  • @neilallen5788
    @neilallen5788 2 роки тому

    Thanks again! Great to see great to see people holiday making and the heartbeat of Thailand getting back to work!

  • @CebiGreen
    @CebiGreen 2 роки тому

    Amazing video! Miss Thailand 🇹🇭.

  • @konsmberg
    @konsmberg 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for another amazing video! We went to Phuket in November, they just opened the island then. It was my fourth time, after almost 20 years. You covered most of the places - marina, Paton Beach, Bangla road, downtown.. Unfortunately, we could not go to the Phi Phi islands because of the travel restrictions. Definitely one of the places on the list to retire!

    • @sunchildtine
      @sunchildtine 2 роки тому

      any idea if we are allowed to go to Phi Phi islands now from Phuket and Krabi?

  • @Michaelguyconstable
    @Michaelguyconstable 2 роки тому

    We’re currently staying in Patong, yesterday we used 5 Star Marine to take us to James Bond Island and the Mangroves and they were absolutely unbelievable treated us like VIP’s, took us to all the best stops and caves. Highly recommended, if you want a private, taylor made tour they are the number one company in Phuket.

  • @gowentgone118
    @gowentgone118 2 роки тому +1

    Hello, I'm in Thailand, I live in Surat Thani and I'm Thai too.

  • @beezelyparker9695
    @beezelyparker9695 2 роки тому

    So great to see this . Gives us all hope . Thanks Chris !

  • @michaelhuynh4093
    @michaelhuynh4093 2 роки тому

    Recent subsiber from Melbourne. I love watching your videos and the contents. Hoping to holiday in Thailand soon.

  • @chadtippapart7534
    @chadtippapart7534 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for your encouragement. I’m coming to Patong again and about to book our room at Homm Bliss South beach Patong. I’ve been staying at this hotel many times. The best spot on Patong beach. And I’m a long time fan for this channel from a very early beginning.
    Hey Chris, do you have spare ticket for me?

  • @Tex_Symbol69
    @Tex_Symbol69 2 роки тому +2

    Have you been to Ritchie & Maybelles cafe in Kata yet ?

  • @freboeufguy4572
    @freboeufguy4572 2 роки тому +3

    So happy for Phuket people than tourists starting coming back

  • @emilycalkins4604
    @emilycalkins4604 2 роки тому +1

    Gonna land in Phuket tonight! Thanks for the update, I was worried it would either be deserted or crawling with Aussies since their borders just opened up🏖🏖

  • @dianalilley4910
    @dianalilley4910 2 роки тому +1

    You're a pro Chris....entertaining vlogs every time. I originally stayed at Diamond Cliff Hotel in the nineties in Phuket. James Bond Island was like a tourist magnet but the surrounding islands are spectacular and highly recommended. Like your other subscribers I'd love to come back

  • @davidrucker1000
    @davidrucker1000 2 роки тому +1

    The caves in Phang Nga Bay open up to what is called "Hongs". Only tree countries in world have these Jurrasic Park locations. Bravo Zulu to Shawn for taking you there.

  • @pricey.sfishingadventures5478
    @pricey.sfishingadventures5478 2 роки тому

    love watching miss Thailand been many times

  • @versedric
    @versedric 2 роки тому

    Phuket looks packed now! Me and my girlfriend are planning a trip this time next January!

  • @cedyy1
    @cedyy1 2 роки тому

    glad to see things coming back to life slowly but surely

  • @phuwadolthammachonphinyo3077
    @phuwadolthammachonphinyo3077 2 роки тому

    I like it very much. Have a nice trip in Thailand. on every trip you take

  • @danielcharlesfilms2897
    @danielcharlesfilms2897 2 роки тому

    So upbeat man I love it. Brings a ray of sunshine into my Bangkok life.

  • @Shichman
    @Shichman 2 роки тому

    Great pace and movement in this video. Good stuff.

  • @PimmyHappyWorld
    @PimmyHappyWorld 2 роки тому +1

    Love the shirt, love to go back there again 🎉

  • @RyanHaleYT
    @RyanHaleYT 2 роки тому

    Those pictures with the guy from Coffee Talk were legendary LOL

  • @a_pullin
    @a_pullin 2 роки тому +1

    What are the restrictions for Thai nationals to travel into the sandbox zone? Do they need vaccine papers if traveling by air? If driving in?

  • @eleanor4482
    @eleanor4482 2 роки тому

    That was fun to watch. You covered a lot of ground. Thanks for sharing.😎

  • @MancTraveller
    @MancTraveller 2 роки тому

    Hi Chris, wondered if you are able to do a video about the process of registering a Drone? Or know a good resource with updated info? Thanks great video as always 🙃

  • @rogerlao
    @rogerlao 2 роки тому

    Sunset at Naiharn beach very awesome !!! ")

  • @Steve-mu1wu
    @Steve-mu1wu 2 роки тому

    hey chris .. just want to let you know that .. you, my friend .. are super duper inspiring .. many thanks for sharing that awesome alley @ 13:41 in the video. it reminds me of a trap house that i frequented in america. you looked so happy strolling through. kockle doodle doo .. unfortunately that was something we could not do around my trap house. do they have trap houses in phuket ?

  • @yakg7976
    @yakg7976 2 роки тому

    Oh, howI miss Phuket so very much.

  • @thatkoalabear
    @thatkoalabear 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing! Beautiful Thailand through the eyes of a gorgeous husband, uncle, father and retiree 🤩👍🏻👍🏻

  • @wipadasinsel4289
    @wipadasinsel4289 2 роки тому +1

    I just applied Thailand pass this Wednesday. Waiting for approval with stress and worry. Wish me luck

  • @handsem1
    @handsem1 2 роки тому

    Another terrific video! Thanks Chris!

  • @billygodsmack8989
    @billygodsmack8989 2 роки тому +1

    Good job, Chris,,
    🙏🙏 🇹🇭🇹🇭

  • @atomixrecords
    @atomixrecords 2 роки тому +1

    Hoping for a negative test this time and get to Phuket, by Feb 9th, before moving on to Samui.
    Would have preferred to go straight to Koh Samui, but Phuket Sandbox has better/cheaper flight and hotel options at the moment.

  • @haydenhayden8872
    @haydenhayden8872 2 роки тому

    I was totally not expecting that. When you walked outside, a house, with pool... and then OCEAN, right there.

  • @Ek-zl5ur
    @Ek-zl5ur 2 роки тому

    I hope this gets millions of views!

  • @paulhart8814
    @paulhart8814 2 роки тому

    nice to see people there, hello Hailey and Anna, hope uni is going well

  • @GregorBrown
    @GregorBrown 2 роки тому

    I love it buddy and keep those videos coming

  • @jenajeerapathreechanthong2459
    @jenajeerapathreechanthong2459 2 роки тому

    Congrats!! to Dorian hope you will make it to Thailand soon. Very welcome :)

  • @BrandenBrazil
    @BrandenBrazil 2 роки тому +1

    Been all over Thailand, but never been to Phuket. Your video has me biting on the bit to visit, Chris.

  • @เกมถังซาน
    @เกมถังซาน 2 роки тому

    Thanks.for you did.
    Thanks verymuch

  • @tasaneengaongam7887
    @tasaneengaongam7887 2 роки тому

    Amazing vdo that you show where was pangnga bay super natural place. I would be visit there for the next trip.😊😊

  • @tjmctube
    @tjmctube 2 роки тому

    I took some of my best sunset and twilight photos from the rooftop of the Hotel Clover in Patong. Followed up a week later with some great sunset photos/timelapse and night photos of Asok from the rooftop of the Hotel Clover on Soi 16.

  • @CJHealthyLife
    @CJHealthyLife 2 роки тому +2

    Keep up the great work man!!

  • @วีรพงษ์คงมณีย์

    ขอให้เป็นแบบนี้ตลอดไปนะครับ.ขอบที่แชเรื่องราวดีๆให้ดู

  • @tehcippp
    @tehcippp 2 роки тому

    Love you video, keep up you good job Chris.

  • @LifestylebyOnChannel
    @LifestylebyOnChannel 2 роки тому

    Your clips are very helpful, I enjoy watching every clip Thank​ you​

  • @amyn3001
    @amyn3001 2 роки тому

    Canada misses you Chris.

  • @waynerm002
    @waynerm002 2 роки тому

    Have to visit this area, love the island trips.

  • @sailingstonerose
    @sailingstonerose 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the update, looks much better. @2:30 you passed a boat yard that looks like a great place to haul out, can you share the name of the boat yard?

  • @HamNoytheDutchGuy
    @HamNoytheDutchGuy 2 роки тому

    Funtertaining as always C.J. enjoy Phuket buddy 🙏
    And as always, C Ya in the next one, cheers 🙌🍻

  • @srisomasundaram5678
    @srisomasundaram5678 2 роки тому

    Chris you are epic. I am proud of you as another Canadian.

  • @markholland6657
    @markholland6657 2 роки тому

    SOLD.... am coming to Thailand this year!!!

  • @ynkw990
    @ynkw990 2 роки тому +1

    💓 Amazing.

  • @Chai_Travel
    @Chai_Travel 2 роки тому +1

    Ey big champ! I'm pretty sure you're busy in Phuket. You inspire me and I hope you're able to shoot a video about the unknown Phuket. It doesn't work with just only my channel because it's simply too small. You can add some good value to showing some odd parts of the island, as Phucket has way more to offer than Pathong. Anyway, thank you for your work! Cheers! :D