Rents In Phuket

[joordy]

generally speaking, is there a difference in price for rented apartments on phuket between the south and north of the island? lets say a one bedroom. im 10 hours north and living in a 1 bdrm. for 6000.

[stevenl]

This could lead to much discussion, but IMO: generally speaking in the North you either have Thai, very basic houses, or luxurious apartments and houses. In the South is more in between, 'normal' apartments and houses.

[joordy]

Rats. I've been hoping someone might reply telling me there was a little known, lovely enclave in phuket desigend for fringe renters. im obviously on the dream train. let me rephrase then...what is the closest town to phuket i can live where the rents are a bit more reasonable. please dont' say trang. what about khao lak, for example?

[steelepulse]

It's probably the same whether north or south when you're looking at something in the stated price range.

[womblejamie]

Rats. I've been hoping someone might reply telling me there was a little known, lovely enclave in phuket desigend for fringe renters. im obviously on the dream train. let me rephrase then...what is the closest town to phuket i can live where the rents are a bit more reasonable. please dont' say trang. what about khao lak, for example?

I'm in Khao Lak and I'm afraid it is much the same with basic Thai houses, expensive villas or overpriced mid level, i.e western kitchen, garden etc...