Is Phuket good for singles?

Is Phuket good for singles? Phuket is great for solo travellers: safe and friendly with a huge choice of places to stay. It's easy to meet people.

Is Phuket too touristy?

According to the study, the island hosts around 118 tourists for every local resident. But Phuket's not the only overcrowded destination in Thailand. Ranking in second and third place on the list are Pattaya and Krabi, two more super popular Thai holiday destinations.

Is it safe to walk at night in Phuket?

You should use the same precautions you would (hopefully) use at home. Walking at night along busy streets with lot of people is fine. Walking alone on a beach at night would be asking for trouble. Anywhere.

Is Phuket a walkable city?

Due to 1-way systems and lack of parking in the Old Town, it's not always easy to get around in a car. Exploring on foot is the best way to check out Phuket Old Town's Sino-Portuguese architecture, narrow laneways, and traditional shophouses.

What is the red light area in Phuket called?

Patong is arguably one of the most sleazy places in Phuket, and probably Southeast Asia. The resort town is where most of the illegal sex tourism in Phuket takes place. Don't let anyone fool you - Patong is a red light district.

Why do people love Phuket?

Phuket is a breathtaking island which caters to both nature lovers and party people. The landscape is stunning, the sun is always shining, the water warm and the food delicious.

What is the bar girl fine in Phuket?

If they agree to go with you and you wish to take her out before the bar closes, you have to pay a fee (around 300-500 Baht) known as a “bar fine”. This is to compensate the bar for the time that she is out of the bar, where she would normally be entertaining and attracting more customers.

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Is Phuket better than Maldives?

Depends upon your budget. If you would like to have the luxurious stay experience in one of the private island resort then definitely go for Maldives and definitely will be little expensive. Phuket will be more of budget trip.

How many days in Phuket is enough?

Phuket has so much to offer, I'd say a minimum would be 5 days to get a good feel for the island. But you could easily spend 7 days in Phuket and even 14 days without feeling like you are running out of things to do.