I see it the same way. When tourism gets to much ,then the place loses it's caracter, like Patong did. Ive been there in 2007 and when I see,how it has changed its sad to see. Its bad for the environment too as we can see. But I still love Thailand, but not the overcrowded tourist destinations.
I live in Thailand and I have not been back to phuket I used to live in Patong back in the day. I'm not too sure if I wanna go back. Maybe for a few days to see for myself. Maybe I still like it? Who knows?
Hate to say it, but Phuket is overrated, was there a few months ago. Patong is too noisy and expensive. IMO, Ko Samui is better for relaxation, Pattaya is better for partying, and of course Bangkok for everything else...
David, good to see you! Go to Nui beach, by far nicer than where you are now. It's a bit to get there, but by far, it's worth it. Go thru Kata beach and out towards Blues View. 🎉
Phuket is much more expensive compared to rest of Thailand and way too overcrowded with tourism. Was a sort of paradise island some 20 years ago, nowadays there are so much better places to go.
You may get a 50b street food here and there but hotels, rentals and especially transportation (taxis) etc. in Phuket always have a markup, similar to Phi Phi and other overcrowded tourist destinations, simple law of supply and demand
I went to Phuket with my family during Covid and it was just enough people around to enjoy the place. I cant imagine what a cesspool it is now. With the Russians, Chinese, yea a real Paradise.
Great content David. Eloquent again. Made even better by seeing the hotel we stayed at in Kata. The restaurant where you parked your bike had great food
I am told an international licence doesn't count there but it doesn't matter when hiring a scooter. How can you legally ride there? Or just go with the flow?
Overtourism has its pros and cons. with that no. of foreigners living in the country, I wonder what the locals feel. Yes it can boost income from businesses, but that could also be annoying.
I first visited Phuket in 87 inand the place was immaculate. You could walk hundreds of yards of beach before another hotel would pop up. When 96, 98 and it was already starting to get over populated. Thank you for showing me where not to go. It’s worse than Tijuana 😂
Phuket is debauchery central in Thailand? Maybe in an alternative universe where Pattaya doesnt exist, Soi 6 alone have all of Phuket beat any day of the week.
@davidkhai It was the same as long as 15 years ago. The majority of the guys selling stuff along Khaosan Rd, for instance, were from Myanmar back then.
Going to be a lot of empty shops and stalls in Pa Tong when they shut down the Cannabis trade. I can't believe how many places there were last month. 40 Baht for a 750ml bottle instead of 30 for a litre....Not a good price
Freedom beach is okay but the trek to get there (and back) is awful, barely anyone is selling food or drink and it's overpriced. If you do go, take a long tail boat back to Patong so you don't kill yourself climbing back up. Not the cheapest boat ride but it's beautiful and so relaxing. I recommend ditching Freedom beach altogether and going to Banana beach instead. Secluded vibes and absolutely beautiful too. It's right off the road with food and drink that costs less than Freedom beach and vibes that are sublime. My beach rating from best to worst: Banana beach, Kata, Mai Khao, Patong, Freedom
You should mention the patong e-foil rental scam. People rent e-foils and when they return it, the Chinese national that runs it will invariably claim you damaged it and demand 60000+++ in damages or violence.
They have their own mafia running taxis, tours, massage parlours etc. They're unfriendly and if you can't speak Russian they just ignore you. So many of them too.
Dont understand people going to a far away country and saying theres tourists 😂😂😂😂 im going back to phuket for the 3rd time io 3rd july and i know I'll come home saying i enjoyed it again worst case scenario I'll go to koh samui for a week
Maaaaan I just seen 5 RECENT videos saying AND SHOWING otherwise. If you there to live that going to the Bar every night western lifestyle then go to Vegas 😂
I praise the helmet-promoting parade. Too many traffic accidents occur there. Avoid Patong if you want quality. There are better towns to stay at on the island.
You need to fact check a bit kid, 63000 russian tourists in 2023 is really 1,4 million and a quick google search tells me; ''In the first three months of this year, 366,095 Russians arrived at Phuket International Airport''
Patong has been invaded by rich Russians and real estate as gone up so much some locals have been forced out of the housing market it’s got very expensive now Russians are being arrested and the Thai police even wanted to deport a Russian band who were singing and protesting about the Russian government you can’t relax on that beach 100 thai baht it’s about 30 thai baht in other parts outside patong is better
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To be honest, Phuket and places like Patong have gone downhill, way too overcrowded and many farangs behaving badly.
Like Pattaya has always been
I see it the same way. When tourism gets to much ,then the place loses it's caracter, like Patong did.
Ive been there in 2007 and when I see,how it has changed its sad to see.
Its bad for the environment too as we can see.
But I still love Thailand, but not the overcrowded tourist destinations.
Traver vloggers happened
I live in Thailand and I have not been back to phuket
I used to live in Patong back in the day.
I'm not too sure if I wanna go back.
Maybe for a few days to see for myself.
Maybe I still like it?
Who knows?
I've been to Phuket once. That was enough! plenty other better places to visit in Thailand
Havent watched your uploads in months because they havent been popping up in my feed good to see your new content
Was there bout 10 or so years ago the best time I reckon
Hate to say it, but Phuket is overrated, was there a few months ago. Patong is too noisy and expensive. IMO, Ko Samui is better for relaxation, Pattaya is better for partying, and of course Bangkok for everything else...
Naaaaaa~~ Expensive its as expensive as Samui is, you CAN find food from 50 THB up
you shouldve avoided patong and visited the other areas of phuket...much nicer and quieter way better beaches also.
David, good to see you! Go to Nui beach, by far nicer than where you are now. It's a bit to get there, but by far, it's worth it. Go thru Kata beach and out towards Blues View. 🎉
Great video, ill be back in 2 weeks. i usually spend 4 or so days there then head over to ko Lanta then Ko lipe
Patong beach is very dirty, that’s why we will be staying at Kamala Beach this summer.
Kamala beach is awesome, Surin beach and Bang tao are probably the best.
Phuket is much more expensive compared to rest of Thailand and way too overcrowded with tourism. Was a sort of paradise island some 20 years ago, nowadays there are so much better places to go.
Definitely other amazing spots in thailand to travel
Not really, food from 50 THB and up,
You may get a 50b street food here and there but hotels, rentals and especially transportation (taxis) etc. in Phuket always have a markup, similar to Phi Phi and other overcrowded tourist destinations, simple law of supply and demand
I went to Phuket with my family during Covid and it was just enough people around to enjoy the place. I cant imagine what a cesspool it is now. With the Russians, Chinese, yea a real Paradise.
Why do russians and chinese make the place less?😂
lol spot on
When in Phuket I stay at kata beach area now . Lots quieter and less crowded
Really good video bro!! Felt like I was right there with you! Keep up the good work!!
is the corn juicy like, or more startch like ?
Omg, funniest fing video I've seen in awhile. Thank you. Can't recall the last time I laughed till I cried. 🤣
Great content David. Eloquent again. Made even better by seeing the hotel we stayed at in Kata. The restaurant where you parked your bike had great food
Russian is there to stay to escape forcing to join the army to fight with Ukraine lol
Russians were always there even before the pandemic. Their presence in Phuket was already prevalent long before the war.
@@BAR475 and not for the better
@@regnorse ok that’s not the issue the issue is your ignorance
@@BAR475 it is the issue ruzzians are lowering the tone of Phuket. everyone knows that except you...thats ignorant
@@regnorse are they stealing all the ladyboys from you? 😂
I am told an international licence doesn't count there but it doesn't matter when hiring a scooter. How can you legally ride there? Or just go with the flow?
It’s sort of go with the flow, you technically need a international and motorbike license but they offer rentals everywhere
Overtourism has its pros and cons. with that no. of foreigners living in the country, I wonder what the locals feel. Yes it can boost income from businesses, but that could also be annoying.
Spot on, as long as it helps the locals! Plenty of other spots to holiday in
Stayed in Patong late last year and loved it
I first visited Phuket in 87 inand the place was immaculate. You could walk hundreds of yards of beach before another hotel would pop up. When 96, 98 and it was already starting to get over populated. Thank you for showing me where not to go. It’s worse than Tijuana 😂
Loved Phuket late 80s and early 90s.
Phuket is debauchery central in Thailand? Maybe in an alternative universe where Pattaya doesnt exist, Soi 6 alone have all of Phuket beat any day of the week.
Probably Pattaya just ahead of
Dave, did you know that most of the guys on the beach selling stuff are actually from Myanmar, not Thailand.
Oh not surprised really, have noticed a large influx on Myanmar people
@davidkhai It was the same as long as 15 years ago. The majority of the guys selling stuff along Khaosan Rd, for instance, were from Myanmar back then.
Going to be a lot of empty shops and stalls in Pa Tong when they shut down the Cannabis trade. I can't believe how many places there were last month. 40 Baht for a 750ml bottle instead of 30 for a litre....Not a good price
How does one go about pro-curring some mushrooms would ya say ? (asking 4 a friend) Do they make shakes or somethings like that ?
Head to Koh Phangan, seems to be freely available
Patong is Patong. Cater just for the tourist. Go to Phuket old town to experiences the real Phuket. Thats Margerine on corn.
Debauchery, but you're there. Not sure why you're there if you find it so distasteful.
Had a small holiday with some friends here
Freedom beach is okay but the trek to get there (and back) is awful, barely anyone is selling food or drink and it's overpriced. If you do go, take a long tail boat back to Patong so you don't kill yourself climbing back up. Not the cheapest boat ride but it's beautiful and so relaxing. I recommend ditching Freedom beach altogether and going to Banana beach instead. Secluded vibes and absolutely beautiful too. It's right off the road with food and drink that costs less than Freedom beach and vibes that are sublime.
My beach rating from best to worst: Banana beach, Kata, Mai Khao, Patong, Freedom
Walk down is definitely tough! I’ll have to check that out in future, thanks
I hope you don't really mean in the Trees 😂
I’m never been scammed by the police in Thailand. I have broken the law and paid tea money to have to go to the police station and pay the fine.
high quality content bruh .
You should mention the patong e-foil rental scam. People rent e-foils and when they return it, the Chinese national that runs it will invariably claim you damaged it and demand 60000+++ in damages or violence.
Spent a month there recently. Never again - the Russians have ruined it.
Why? What do you mean? What are they doing?
They have their own mafia running taxis, tours, massage parlours etc. They're unfriendly and if you can't speak Russian they just ignore you. So many of them too.
Heaps of other great spots in Thailand to travel thankfully
Racist
Do you have a motorcycle licence
Dont understand people going to a far away country and saying theres tourists 😂😂😂😂 im going back to phuket for the 3rd time io 3rd july and i know I'll come home saying i enjoyed it again worst case scenario I'll go to koh samui for a week
HELLO DAVID👍💪❤😊
Why are we only getting 1 video every week and Half to 2 weeks. ??
Currently slowing down my travels at the moment, hopefully picking up full time travel again in a month or so :)
You were so close to a big gas station 😂
Was I 😂
Sweetcorn Bangkok = 10-20 baht. Pineapple (half) around 20 baht. That fruit thing you paid for...100 baht. Ouch!
Phuket rates for sure
There are regular gas stations 🤷🏼♂️
Yeah its definitely somewhere id avoid from now on
How much do you get fined by police if you are caught riding a scooter with no Licence at all?
Not sure, probably depends as it might be a ‘bribe’
A disgrace of a town indeed. Sorry you had to endure that David
7:31 how is receiving a fine for not wearing a helmet considered a scam? 🤷🏻♂
Nah I didn’t mean helmet, that makes total sense. It’s when they pull over any tourist they see even with a helmet
Welcome to Russia
Actually haha
U can pay to take a truck round trip like 5 bucks
theres a very cheap bus that goes to all the towns....
Nice thanks
Maaaaan I just seen 5 RECENT videos saying AND SHOWING otherwise. If you there to live that going to the Bar every night western lifestyle then go to Vegas 😂
I praise the helmet-promoting parade. Too many traffic accidents occur there. Avoid Patong if you want quality. There are better towns to stay at on the island.
You from cabra?
Melbourne
Chickens are dusting to get clean
You need to fact check a bit kid, 63000 russian tourists in 2023 is really 1,4 million and a quick google search tells me; ''In the first three months of this year, 366,095 Russians arrived at Phuket International Airport''
and theyre buying up realestate large
Phuket is a rip off
nepali roads are worse!
Phuket, you can pronounce it like f*ck it
What has happened to Phuket is Russians. Starting in 2023, around 100,000 Russians per month started visiting.
Cry babies
Respect brother help my page just found u nice. Vids ❤❤
You dont know Phuket or Patong, you should not do blogs here, better
Patong has been invaded by rich Russians and real estate as gone up so much some locals have been forced out of the housing market it’s got very expensive now Russians are being arrested and the Thai police even wanted to deport a Russian band who were singing and protesting about the Russian government you can’t relax on that beach 100 thai baht it’s about 30 thai baht in other parts outside patong is better
What are you talking about. Foreigners cannot own property in southeast Asia.
Like the boney em song said them Russian ns
Totally is waste... Foreigner ask for helmet..local ppl no need helmet....this is useless......
13th biggest nightclub in the world not even top 100 brother sorry ur facts are wrong
Just wasted tourism and drugged people there
Dont know anything, why filming
Russians to many of them
sup
Can you do a ladyboy review?
🤣 we heard him say something about Lady boys when he was riding the scooter on the rough road and had that 🤔 I wonder how he knows. 😛
Hahaha probably not