What does Samui have that Phuket doesnt? Is there loads of Russians there?

 

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to the title ...

... been to Samui once

... been to Phuket 25+ times

(4 times the last 3 yrs)

... nuff said

Just now, KhunLA said:

to the title ...

... been to Samui once

... been to Phuket 25+ times

... nuff said

25x better

Samui has a rustic feel. Nice deserted beaches. Some interesting, steep roads in the interior that lead to temples and waterfalls. Tasty food (many good French bakeries especially). Stunning beautiful water. Nice villas overlooking the sea. Very limited nightlife.

 

I foung Phuket had physical beauty to be sure. But the hoardes of tourists, touts, and sleazy areas took away from the experience. 

5 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

to the title ...

... been to Samui once

... been to Phuket 25+ times

(4 times the last 3 yrs)

... nuff said

Where in Samui and where in Phuket?

 

There are quiet places, there are very busy (nightlife) places, Phuket town, etc.

And obviously there are lots of possible reasons to visit the islands.

And they have different climate (rainy seasons).

It's like "I like Thailand". Which part? 

30 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Where in Samui and where in Phuket?

 

There are quiet places, there are very busy (nightlife) places, Phuket town, etc.

And obviously there are lots of possible reasons to visit the islands.

And they have different climate (rainy seasons).

It's like "I like Thailand". Which part? 

Phuket, been around the whole island, stayed on most of the westward beaches.  Been to E side, just never overnighted on that side, or S side, which has nice quiet beaches.  Same with N part of W side.

 

Samui, went around the whole island, quite small vs Phuket, stayed overnight at 2 beaches.  Surf wasn't cooperating, as the Gulf is iffy all the time.  Phuket, usually perfect half the year.  And decent on cusp of hi/lo season, just need to be careful due to rips during rainy season.

One has the Andaman Sea the other has the Gulf of Thailand.

1 minute ago, biervoormij said:

One has the Andaman Sea the other has the Gulf of Thailand.

Wow great insight

4 minutes ago, bignok said:

Wow great insight

Ask a stupid question!

1 minute ago, biervoormij said:

Ask a stupid question!

Question was fine, you are just a goose.

2 minutes ago, bignok said:

Question was fine, you are just a goose.

My answer was correct to your question.  You seem to ask a lot of silly questions. That may be why you get some silly but correct answers.

Just now, biervoormij said:

My answer was correct to your question.  You seem to ask a lot of silly questions. That may be why you get some silly but correct answers.

Great insights into the islands. Thanks.

13 minutes ago, bignok said:

Wow great insight

Just as insightful as your one line reviews of all the one-horse towns you've visited and the 30 baht noodles that are haute cuisine that you desperately seek out.

 

Ralph Wiggum could do a better job.

I would have to say Samui. I have never been to Samui but I have been to Phuket and hated the damned place, so better the devil you don't know, than the devil you do. Why do the Thais destroy everywhere that is beautiful?

 

Neither, both were dreadful in the 90's I expect they are worse now.

Wayneno!

 

2 hours ago, bignok said:

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Faceless stalkers!

Phuket is highly over rated, Samui has much more character!

59 minutes ago, bignok said:

I doubt you have been anywhere champ. All you do is whinge.

Providing a counterpoint to the drivel you post is an AN community service, not a complaint.

2 hours ago, Hanaguma said:

I foung Phuket had physical beauty to be sure. But the hoardes of tourists, touts, and sleazy areas took away from the experience. 

Yes it does eventually where off of you, i.e. unless you get out to say Nai Harn Beach for example and the beaches in that direction.

 

Been to Samui once, as you say and to which I agree 110%

 

2 hours ago, Hanaguma said:

Samui has a rustic feel. Nice deserted beaches. Some interesting, steep roads in the interior that lead to temples and waterfalls. Tasty food (many good French bakeries especially). Stunning beautiful water. Nice villas overlooking the sea. Very limited nightlife.

I will return, but will always make sure the wife buys the food, as she purchased a bag of Watermelon from the street fruit vendor, me being in the line talking to a foreigner, I overheard the wife say 20 baht, that was for one bag, and the unsuspecting farang paid 5 times that, welcome to the Land of Smiles.

1 minute ago, 4MyEgo said:

Yes it does eventually where off of you, i.e. unless you get out to say Nai Harn Beach for example and the beaches in that direction.

 

Been to Samui once, as you say and to which I agree 110%

 

I will return, but will always make sure the wife buys the food, as she purchased a bag of Watermelon from the street fruit vendor, me being in the line talking to a foreigner, I overheard the wife say 20 baht, that was for one bag, and the unsuspecting farang paid 5 times that, welcome to the Land of Smiles.

Tao rai? Just say that you get the real price

1 hour ago, 2baht said:

Phuket is highly over rated, Samui has much more character!

I like Phuket but will give Samui another try

2 hours ago, retarius said:

I would have to say Samui. I have never been to Samui but I have been to Phuket and hated the damned place, so better the devil you don't know, than the devil you do. Why do the Thais destroy everywhere that is beautiful?

Why does every country destroy everywhere that is beautiful?  Phuket, for sure, is getting overrun.  100 flights per day into HKT, and they want to build a second airport.

Just now, swerve said:

Why does every country destroy everywhere that is beautiful?  Phuket, for sure, is getting overrun.  100 flights per day into HKT, and they want to build a new airport.

$$$%

I live in Phuiket but love Samui too. Video from the most recent trip:

 

 

20 hours ago, biervoormij said:

One has the Andaman Sea the other has the Gulf of Thailand.

I would have to agree. The beaches at Phuket are cleaner and there are even a few waves. Swimming in the Gulf is like taking a tepid bath.

Phuket is nicer Miami. Samui is like crappy Maui.

22 hours ago, retarius said:

I would have to say Samui. I have never been to Samui but I have been to Phuket and hated the damned place, so better the devil you don't know, than the devil you do. Why do the Thais destroy everywhere that is beautiful?

IMO they are both <deleted><deleted>. I've been to both extensively, but they became over touristed, over built and wrecked at the end of last century. Last time I visited Phuket was after the tsunami and they were rebuilding the same <deleted><deleted> again. Same on Phi Phi which now has to be the most ruined island in all of Thailand IMO.

Sad how greed ruined Thai beaches.