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  • Before Traveling To PHUKET | Everything You should know #livelovethailand
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    Traveling to Phuket, than you must watch this before you go, how is Phuket now, what are the things to know before you arrive, is Phuket for you specially Patong city or not, what are the prices, is still Phuket paradise or its not, the truth about everything that I share with you, while leaving Phuket and going back to Bangkok.
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  • @LovinitonPhuket
    @LovinitonPhuket 2 місяці тому +5

    Of all the places to stay in Phuket, unless you want to party, why would you recommend staying in Patong? The wonderful thing about Phuket is the different areas offer different amenities in different budgets to pretty much accommodate any type of travel except discount being as Thailand is also feeling global price increases. Patong beach for example is just the same as Pattaya with little shade and too much clutter. If you are one for sun bathing heading south is nicer, places like Nai Harn offer shady areas and relaxing shops to grab fresh Thai food while the beach is clean and accessible. Phuket is great and Thailand is amazing. The coolest thing about it here is the diversity of locations and how close they are to one another.
    I’m not knocking your content I just wanted to share this perspective. Great video, awesome quality 👏

  • @klausw.5612
    @klausw.5612 2 місяці тому +8

    100 THB with the Smart Bus, nice sightseeing-tour and not expensive, Phuket is a real Touristic Spot, I love Thailand 🇹🇭, like it more quiet 😊😊and yes the smell at Suvarnabhumi is special 😊, see you and stay safe 🙏🏼🇹🇭

    • @LiveLoveThailand
      @LiveLoveThailand  2 місяці тому +2

      Thank you klaus see you soon 😊

    • @donaldcastillo2408
      @donaldcastillo2408 2 місяці тому

      I took the Smart Bus from Patong Beach to airport , took exactly 1 hour 15 minutes , easy and nice views .

  • @Darrenwalkingby
    @Darrenwalkingby 2 місяці тому +2

    Nice sum up of Patong brother. Personally, I like swimming at the beach & beach volleyball is fun when sand don’t get in your eyes 😆 It was nice meeting you here in Phuket. Keep up the good work!🎉

  • @forthepeople0980
    @forthepeople0980 2 місяці тому +5

    I was in Phuket with my family in October 2023. That was the best time for less crowds and prices. I stayed for four days. Our Itinerary was.
    Day-1:
    2pm - Check-In at hotel
    4pm - 7pm - Patong Beach
    7pm - 10pm - Bangla Road
    Day-2:
    7am - 6pm - Phi Phi Island Tour
    Day-3:
    7am - 7pm - River Rafting, ATV and Elephant Tour
    Day-4:
    9am - 11am - Tiger Kingdom
    12pm - 4pm - Aquaria & Trick Eye
    5pm - 6pm - Dolphins Bay (Show)
    7pm - 10pm - Chilva Night Market (Shopping)
    Day-5:
    9am - Check-out the Hotel
    11:45am - Return Flight to Bangkok

    • @LiveLoveThailand
      @LiveLoveThailand  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you for sharing your experience with us greetings from Thailand 🇹🇭

  • @leongkuanlan2087
    @leongkuanlan2087 2 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for your sharing 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @metx47
    @metx47 2 місяці тому +2

    Great and helpful video 👍

  • @user-it7cl2mf2s
    @user-it7cl2mf2s 2 місяці тому +3

    เที่ยวไห้สนุกครับ🇹🇭

  • @hal8324
    @hal8324 2 місяці тому +10

    Thank you Arsen!!
    Just saved me a massive headache and countless wasted baht.. I will pass on Phuket this trip until things calm down 🤦‍♂️

    • @ArsenAbroad
      @ArsenAbroad 2 місяці тому +5

      I ll be traveling this week to a better place and share here so check it

  • @user-oz2ls5fd7t
    @user-oz2ls5fd7t 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks,,Arsen,,another,,great,,video,,😊

  • @Stephen.Palmer_666
    @Stephen.Palmer_666 2 місяці тому +5

    Very good video Arsen. I would normally spend 2 weeks in Phuket on my trips but have been spending only 3-4 days there on recent trips. It has become too crowded, noisy and expensive. Probably will bypass Phuket altogether this August and go somewhere else.

    • @LiveLoveThailand
      @LiveLoveThailand  2 місяці тому +4

      Well watch my next vlog .... and see what's better than Phuket

    • @jonhobson3592
      @jonhobson3592 2 місяці тому +3

      @@LiveLoveThailand Krabi 😬

  • @essamagha5594
    @essamagha5594 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for your information 👍

  • @user-cv2bt1ur1j
    @user-cv2bt1ur1j 2 місяці тому

    สวยงาม

  • @mariovandenhovel1341
    @mariovandenhovel1341 2 місяці тому +1

    Good to know cool vlog❤

  • @Adeladian
    @Adeladian 2 місяці тому +8

    Hotels in Phuket are relatively cheap compared to western countries, and you dont need 3000 baht a night to have a good time, i can spent around 1500 baht on bangla road and have a good time, the best exchange booth is on the corner of bangla road and beach road the one you showed in the video,they give you the best rates, some things are expensive but ive been going there every year since 2000 and i love it,best to go in off season.

    • @LiveLoveThailand
      @LiveLoveThailand  2 місяці тому +4

      Good for you enjoy and stay safe

    • @stevenrodriguez3058
      @stevenrodriguez3058 2 місяці тому +1

      This is correct I was able to get 35.20 baht at that same location

    • @planetfacts2530
      @planetfacts2530 2 місяці тому

      May is off season for thailand ?

    • @daionusdrwg11
      @daionusdrwg11 2 місяці тому

      @@planetfacts2530 November - April are considered peak season. Late summer, April - June is very hot and humid with scattered HEAVY rain showers. Off season (July to October) is monsoon season.
      In short, May is the beginning of the off season, but will likely still be busy and also very hot and wet. I'd wait until winter in November for the best tourist population and comfort levels.
      I got home yesterday from a two week stay in Bangkok and Patong. Average temp was 34 -35 degrees Celsius with 78% humidity. It was very busy in both locations.
      I did not want to leave.
      When I return next year, I will wait for Songkran, the Thai New Year celebration April 13-15th.

  • @Arielthetraveller22
    @Arielthetraveller22 2 місяці тому

    Hello, I love your videos so much and they are so helpful. Have you done any videos on Rangsit in Thailand?

  • @louloulola6102
    @louloulola6102 2 місяці тому +1

    Nice Video 👍❤️ thank you 🙏🏻❤️🌹💐

  • @emweeonly
    @emweeonly 2 місяці тому +1

    Patong is always like that. Now only more crowded. So it depends on what you want. If you’re into nightlife then sure there it is. Looks like Patpong in Bangkok couple years back. But it’s still possible to have a vacation in serene area,
    enjoy deep blue sea and relax. How about Koron Beach or Nai harn? There are so much to offer nature and history. See where the good hotels or villas are not nightclub then it’s really different world

  • @mohamedafi7831
    @mohamedafi7831 2 місяці тому +1

    Great vlog

  • @ralfcieluch5970
    @ralfcieluch5970 2 місяці тому +3

    Hi Arsen,
    Patong Beach is very good for swimming.
    The water is great.
    Problem is the crowed beach.
    Greetings from Mahasarakham Thailand

  • @Jatinsharmafit
    @Jatinsharmafit 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi Arsen , Really Enjoyed, Very Informative...Love love love Thailand 🇹🇭❤

  • @peterdorning8654
    @peterdorning8654 2 місяці тому +2

    We spent 1week in Phuket after 4 days in bangkok & 6 days in chiang mai in jan/ feb. We were in Kata beach which was busy but ok. However we will not do Phuket again . Next time we will explore the more island locations . So much to see

    • @LiveLoveThailand
      @LiveLoveThailand  2 місяці тому

      Tx for sharing your experience with us greetings from Thailand 🇹🇭

  • @alexng7790
    @alexng7790 2 місяці тому +1

    👍👍 Thanks!

  • @abdullahz9305
    @abdullahz9305 2 місяці тому +3

  • @myweblab
    @myweblab 2 місяці тому +5

    Tip for everyone:
    If you travel with airasia with less than 7 kg you just need to "check in" in the app and go inside with the mail they send you and passport....no line
    In this period there are some jellyfish in phiket...be carefull...

  • @agentindia1988
    @agentindia1988 2 місяці тому +2

    Very nice editing, lesson for vlogger. keep it up.

  • @scstudios8
    @scstudios8 2 місяці тому

    Glad I went to Krabi where it was super chill. I stayed on Railay, which is only accessible by boat, which knocks down the tourism a lot. You can also do pretty much the same boat trips from Krabi, leaving from the beaches there. I need to see what other parts of Phuket are more chill so I can do my next trip from that side and hit other islands.

  • @mangostickyrice555
    @mangostickyrice555 2 місяці тому +2

    Thumbs up 👍 Arsen

  • @savvasbambos2669
    @savvasbambos2669 2 місяці тому +3

    Live Love ThaiLand Love live Arsen ❤❤👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🍺🍺🍺

  • @pgilb70
    @pgilb70 2 місяці тому

    Victim of its own success. Was perfect there in covid.. peaceful

  • @wayonyardceniza586
    @wayonyardceniza586 2 місяці тому +1

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @SuperHfhgfh
    @SuperHfhgfh 2 місяці тому +4

    Thanks...coming Thailand for about 5 years....never been in Phuket......and I think will not go for a long time.....
    Many more beautiful places in Thailand

  • @TKDJK
    @TKDJK 2 місяці тому +5

    Great Stuff Arsen. I love 0:28 beached whale. Over priced Over Crowded why go there?

  • @Globetrotter_Alpha
    @Globetrotter_Alpha 2 місяці тому

    Very informative video 👍🏻 I''ll be in Thailand in 10 days.. Looking forward ❤

  • @JaKi052
    @JaKi052 2 місяці тому +2

    Seems like Phuket is becoming a Pattaya !!

  • @user-om5lk9hj6j
    @user-om5lk9hj6j 2 місяці тому +3

    This is why I like Arsen's channel - he asks the hard questions for us so that we don't have to.

  • @asadsayed4551
    @asadsayed4551 2 місяці тому +1

    😊😊😊😊👌🏻👌🏻👍🏻

  • @user-dr6jy9pl6h
    @user-dr6jy9pl6h 2 місяці тому +1

    🥰❤️

  • @derekd8859
    @derekd8859 2 місяці тому

    Is there a place you would recommend to live that is not overcrowded but not far from night light?

  • @LukySven
    @LukySven 2 місяці тому +2

    I was one of the lucky ones who could enjoy Phuket during the Pandemic in 2021. I did stay there for 1 year! It was the paradise on earth at that time.
    Then I travelled there again in June/July 2023. Even it was low season, Phuket turned into a night mare. It was packed with crazy people (mostly Russians, Indians). In high season it is even more crowded and it becomes extreme expensive. Never will go there again.

    • @LiveLoveThailand
      @LiveLoveThailand  2 місяці тому

      Tx for sharing your experience with us us , I agree I was there too couple of times in the pandemic, and yes, I remember walking alone at 9 am on patong Beach ..

  • @kevincorr2985
    @kevincorr2985 2 місяці тому +3

    Go anywhere but Patong

  • @CaptainChainsaw2
    @CaptainChainsaw2 2 місяці тому +2

    Is it safe to get a tattoo in Thailand? What are the safety/health standards like there?

  • @TaskSwitcherify
    @TaskSwitcherify Місяць тому +1

    Thailand is nice, but also check out Cebu, Palawan, and Bali

  • @buyashakaaa9958
    @buyashakaaa9958 2 місяці тому +5

    I thought the food in Thailand would be cheap 2-3€, so not in Phuket 🤔

  • @xaviertaylor4836
    @xaviertaylor4836 2 місяці тому

    What was the alternative city? I couldn't really understand how to spell it.

  • @Inmyopinion10101
    @Inmyopinion10101 2 місяці тому

    Been 4 times. Never had to wait to be seated in a restaurant.

  • @abogas1641
    @abogas1641 2 місяці тому +10

    Thailand is getting very expensive in general. The Thai people are lovely but they’re desperate to get your money. Phuket is a great place to base yourself for a holiday. Plenty of things to do like day trips and places to see not to mention all the wonderful food options. Never had a problem swimming in the sea but the water isn’t the clearest you will see on your trip. You can always find cheaper options and it’s a great place to stay. Bangla Road is a tacky tourist trap but you don’t have to go anywhere near it to have a good time.
    Maybe it’s even the time to skip Thailand and go to Vietnam or Laos. First flew into Bangkok more than 35 years ago and it’s clear to see Thailand has changed. Not for the better.

    • @Uk_bigboss11
      @Uk_bigboss11 15 днів тому

      The world is more expensive since covid if you think thialand is exspensive try london or new york thialand ain't exspensive if your sensible with monry

  • @jamalgreen3056
    @jamalgreen3056 2 місяці тому +2

    The entire Phuket island isn’t like this mainly the southern part of the island and the west.But wen u go up to the northern part of the island or even the eastern part of the island it’s different

  • @davidhouston8997
    @davidhouston8997 2 місяці тому +1

    Done patong twice so going to leave Thailand out next year and booked new york and krakow for next year to so maybe come back in 2026 and come back in the off low season and do somewhere much different

  • @marksoler7338
    @marksoler7338 2 місяці тому +1

    Kata beach was so much nicer (but still thick with Russians).
    Prices lower, tattoos cheaper (Kang's), beach really chill, but still easy to get to Patong. Smart bus is the best.
    Don't you normally stay at a resort just north of Patong?

    • @LiveLoveThailand
      @LiveLoveThailand  2 місяці тому +3

      Yes but this time my wife was not with me, so no car , that's why I chose that location

  • @sivabalasingham9918
    @sivabalasingham9918 2 місяці тому +3

    Another Great vlog 👍
    Bro do a video on 48hours in Bangkok at weekend (cost of hotel, food, nightlife & transport).

  • @Bad_Karma1968
    @Bad_Karma1968 2 місяці тому +1

    Arsen should offer his services as a guide

  • @Mike-lv6vs
    @Mike-lv6vs 2 місяці тому +1

    Is there anyplace to store a large piece of a luggage on the blue bus?

  • @Emilysrichala.
    @Emilysrichala. 2 місяці тому +2

    Phuket is so different to how it was even just 3 years ago, I lived there for 7 years and it was a dream. It’s changed so much and it’s a real shame, it’s becoming how Bali has become 🥹🩷 it’s such a beautiful place but just full of too much going on

    • @nnaled458
      @nnaled458 18 днів тому

      Even in low season? like July?

  • @JozieY1
    @JozieY1 2 місяці тому +1

    We are arriving Bangkok next week and need to get to Jomtien, can you recommend the most convenient way to get there?

    • @LiveLoveThailand
      @LiveLoveThailand  2 місяці тому

      Take the bus 🚌 from the airport or ekkamai bus station

    • @JozieY1
      @JozieY1 2 місяці тому

      @@LiveLoveThailand Thank you!

    • @RajuPandit-kr3wv
      @RajuPandit-kr3wv Місяць тому

      Take airport bus service from BKK to Jomtien around THB 150 per person. You can also book a private cab for around 1200 THB for a group of 3

  • @danedaniels3686
    @danedaniels3686 2 місяці тому +1

    Such a shame.i went to Phuket 40 years ago and it was much less developed. Bangla road wasn’t this madhouse.

  • @user-om5lk9hj6j
    @user-om5lk9hj6j 2 місяці тому +1

    Not just Phuket, but all of Thailand and all of Southeast Asia is getting overrun by tourists. The word is out now how great it is in Southeast Asia thanks to UA-cam. So be prepared for prices to go up, queues to be longer and and just tons of tourists everywhere now.

    • @LiveLoveThailand
      @LiveLoveThailand  2 місяці тому +3

      It has nothing to do with youtube, there are thousands of other videos about more beautiful places, Phuket is corrupted since long time

    • @regnorse
      @regnorse 2 місяці тому

      exactly. I never knew until recently due to YT videos arriving unsolicited

    • @craigsmith2755
      @craigsmith2755 2 місяці тому

      It's not that it is so great, it's more that the west is turning to shite.

  • @JM32023
    @JM32023 Місяць тому +1

    For day trip from Phuket, is it Koh Phi Phi or James Bond island better?

    • @LiveLoveThailand
      @LiveLoveThailand  Місяць тому

      Both are good deoends in you

    • @JM32023
      @JM32023 Місяць тому

      @@LiveLoveThailand ok. Thank you

  • @80sbabe
    @80sbabe 2 місяці тому

    Oh, did not know there 's a smart bus! They did not have it years ago when I went. Good to know!

  • @MrPapalenlen
    @MrPapalenlen 2 місяці тому +3

    The title of this video should be "What to do when Leaving Phuket"

    • @LiveLoveThailand
      @LiveLoveThailand  2 місяці тому +1

      Good suggestions, but I have mentioned the things that you should know about Phuket Patong along the way

    • @regnorse
      @regnorse 2 місяці тому

      lol brilliant

  • @RachelEden
    @RachelEden 2 місяці тому +1

    How Phuket in September?? That when we going . So we can miss all the crowd . Thanks for the video and have fun be safe.

    • @LiveLoveThailand
      @LiveLoveThailand  2 місяці тому

      Ok but could rain

    • @RachelEden
      @RachelEden 2 місяці тому

      @@LiveLoveThailand yeah we check the weather of that time . We just wanted to know how it is in September. ?

  • @CaptainKremmen
    @CaptainKremmen 2 місяці тому

    Phuket is a big island. It's not just Patong.

  • @thehammer3340
    @thehammer3340 2 місяці тому +2

    Just look at the news, Phuket having too many issues with Farang acting badly...definitely not as good as it once was.

  • @ghalebalsharif
    @ghalebalsharif 2 місяці тому +1

    No issues with vaping?

    • @LiveLoveThailand
      @LiveLoveThailand  2 місяці тому

      Nope

    • @mattbryan8535
      @mattbryan8535 2 місяці тому

      Usually not!! But it's highly illegal in Thailand to vape and can attract a large fine and time in jail according to the law!! Anecdotally,you wouldn't know it😅

  • @goonerdoy
    @goonerdoy 2 місяці тому

    When you will learn to speak Thai brother, u live there!? 😊

  • @jesalarya
    @jesalarya 2 місяці тому +2

    No hotel names ?

  • @rogerparis
    @rogerparis 2 місяці тому +3

    It’s over and done.

  • @mattbryan8535
    @mattbryan8535 2 місяці тому

    ❤😂🎉😢😮😅😊

  • @XxZombie_KingxX
    @XxZombie_KingxX Місяць тому

    Give me Patong over Samui and Krabi

  • @jonhobson3592
    @jonhobson3592 2 місяці тому +2

    Phuket is not near the top of my domestic travel options …

    • @LiveLoveThailand
      @LiveLoveThailand  2 місяці тому +1

      Surely Thailand has much better to offer

    • @jonhobson3592
      @jonhobson3592 2 місяці тому

      Hope all is ok not had a vlog from you for a while .. 🙏

  • @PI3City
    @PI3City Місяць тому

    The watered down drinks there is a joke. They earn a lot from tourist

  • @clifford3378
    @clifford3378 Місяць тому

    Promo SM 👏

  • @gatesofbabylon18
    @gatesofbabylon18 2 місяці тому +1

    Ohh they do sell disposable vapes on the street?

    • @LiveLoveThailand
      @LiveLoveThailand  2 місяці тому +2

      Yes

    • @gatesofbabylon18
      @gatesofbabylon18 2 місяці тому

      @@LiveLoveThailand but best to bargain right? Coz i heard the seller quote you 500baht.

    • @jonhobson3592
      @jonhobson3592 2 місяці тому

      @@LiveLoveThailandremember to dispose of it before you fly 😅

  • @tvo6453
    @tvo6453 2 місяці тому +5

    I was in Phuket in January…way too many Russians.

    • @LiveLoveThailand
      @LiveLoveThailand  2 місяці тому +3

      Now more ...

    • @stevenrodriguez3058
      @stevenrodriguez3058 2 місяці тому +1

      Too many

    • @regnorse
      @regnorse 2 місяці тому +1

      draft dodgers

    • @PantherD12
      @PantherD12 2 місяці тому +1

      At our resort in Kata, 90% of guests are russians, same on beach / anywhere else. It doesn't feel like Thailand anymore. Local people are talking to you Russian words to entertain you and sell you stuff..

    • @regnorse
      @regnorse 2 місяці тому

      @@PantherD12 (((( wonder how long before pootin claims theyre being persecuted and needs to annex the region.

  • @thomasmuller9243
    @thomasmuller9243 2 місяці тому +1

    Where was your wife?

    • @LiveLoveThailand
      @LiveLoveThailand  2 місяці тому +2

      In the south, will meet her there ... catch the vlog 😄

  • @mariasandberg5223
    @mariasandberg5223 2 місяці тому +1

    Why go to Phuket especially Patong chose anything else in Thailand🤮

  • @humbertsmith8864
    @humbertsmith8864 2 місяці тому +2

    I've heard nothing decent about this place or you're Russian...no thanks!

    • @LiveLoveThailand
      @LiveLoveThailand  2 місяці тому +2

      Thank you for your comment, if you watch the vlog amd my opinions about the things , you might reconsider your comment

    • @humbertsmith8864
      @humbertsmith8864 2 місяці тому +2

      sorry...my comment was supposed to read "unless you're Russian".@@LiveLoveThailand

    • @LiveLoveThailand
      @LiveLoveThailand  2 місяці тому +2

      No problem, but I mentioned that this place is getting from bad to worse ...
      Soon, I will upload a vlog from a place that much better thank Phuket and Pattaya.
      No need to be sorry we are here to share our opinions

    • @humbertsmith8864
      @humbertsmith8864 2 місяці тому +1

      You are awesome!@@LiveLoveThailand

    • @humbertsmith8864
      @humbertsmith8864 2 місяці тому +1

      I'm leaning towards Cambodia in November
      @@LiveLoveThailand