I'm moving from the isle of Maui where it is two thirds bigger than Phuket...

Are there enough spots where one can feel private there, or should I explore the islands surrounding it?..I like living in the boonies, yet having access to the city life..Any advice would be appreciated! Or, any other spots more recommended in the southern region.

Dont know about Phuket. Never been there. But just curious. Whats the boonies? I've never heard this before.

Jockstar,

Boonies means the sticks.

shiva,

Ten years ago you could but I haven't been there since. Riding a motorcycle through the hills behind Patong was an adventure back then but I've heard that recently this area has been "discovered" by 4-wheel drive people so it might not be so remote anymore.

Dugdig

Dont know about Phuket. Never been there. But just curious. Whats the boonies? I've never heard this before.

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The far flung beyond anywhere's Nakorn Nowhere

Boonies = Boondocks= just beyond the Black Stump....... in Yank speak.

Hi Mr Regal, you can live out in Thalang or closer to the bridge or just over it. Pretty quiet, but I dont know for how long.

Many places to live privately, however, your house will be a sweet target for the yocals to loot.

I am not sure if such a place exists on Phuket , its a fairly expensive place to live all over.

in the slummy areas there are always constant reports about Burmese fishermen turning up dead with large numbers of stab holes in them .

drunken locals might be hazardous to your health

Unless you supply the booze.

I'm moving from the isle of Maui where it is two thirds bigger than Phuket...

Are there enough spots where one can feel private there, or should I explore the islands surrounding it?..I like living in the boonies, yet having access to the city life..Any advice would be appreciated! Or, any other spots more recommended in the southern region.

Can guarantee the natives on Maui are a lot less friendly than those in Phuket and the cost of living twice as high...

look out for the mosquitos!!!!

Unless you supply the booze.

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Do the locals take an occasional drink around the Phuket area FTH ?

Hi Mr Regal, you can live out in Thalang or closer to the bridge or just over it. Pretty quiet, but I dont know for how long.

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Thanks, I'll check out thalang on internet..

Aloha