Best place to live in Phuket

[NamKangMan]

@ Bikkii

I can see from your post the conflict of interest you have, as you work here, or have a business here.

I still like living here, but I call it as I see it.

Phuket is being run by criminals, for criminals, and that effects ALL of us, wherever we live on the island.

[NamKangMan]

@ KB

I've often stated the postive reasons why I am living on Phuket, and in Patong. I see no need to repeat them, again.

It's interesting the OP is moving from Hua Hin to Phuket, when many here are moving from Phuket to Hua Hin.

Using your own words, "Doesn't that say something?" :)

[Old Croc]

Ok thanks guys for your views, I do appreciate

No beef Rigo , but there is a search function on the forum and your question is asked almost bi-weekly here.

Its as if TV is Phukets answer to google.

Btw , quality of life means many different things to many people.

Be a little more specific and im sure the forum will give the answers your looking for.

Yes I know this question is probably asked over and over again. Sorry about that. My bad indeed

Yes, quality of life means different things to different people and that's why I was asking you guys to share your views as individuals. If you'd tell me "I love Patong because there are loads of bars" for example, I'd know that Patong isn't the right place for me as I dont like nightlife.

What I really want to know I guess is if you have some places here that are not crowded with tourists and Thai people trying to xxx you over all the time. I've been in Hua Hin for 2 years, then 1 year in Phuket (Patong). Patong isn't that bad but prices are just total nonesense. I mean I don't mind paying for a service but this resort tends to offer a lot of poor quality services at a very high price. You know what I mean ? I dont mind paying 20000 THB for an appartment with western standards for example but in Patong, for that price, you gonna get a tiny condo with a fancy security guard at the entrance but no washing machine inside.

If I realize that the entire island is like that, I'd be better off going back to Hua Hin or giving it a try to Bangkok or Chiang Mai until the bubble breaks

The OP has been living on the island for a year, but needs to ask where is a good place to live! Never been out of your front door?

And, the two highlighted passages above seem to contradict.

A side issue: Am I the only one who doesn't believe DoomnGloomBoy actually lives in Patong, let alone Thailand?

[Ping]

It strike me that different people enjoy/like different things (an odd thing, human nature). Some expats enjoy the 'only expat in the village' experience, others can't stand it (myself included). I know of several people who have stayed in Patong, then lived elsewhere and then returned. When I was staying here part time, I tried staying at another area on the island and didn't enjoy it. I could not see myself leaving Patong again unless it gets seriously worse than it currently is. But yes, there are downsides to it that one has to compare with the downsides of staying at any other particular location - it depends upon your viewpoint and what you see as important in your lifestyle. I do not criticise people for choosing to live in, for example, Chalong - up to them. But why do they see the need to constantly denigrate people who choose to live in Patong? What is the point? We are all different in our wants and expectations.

Once again, this thread turns into bickering and personal insults. Unbelievable.

[NamKangMan]

Ok thanks guys for your views, I do appreciate

No beef Rigo , but there is a search function on the forum and your question is asked almost bi-weekly here.

Its as if TV is Phukets answer to google.

Btw , quality of life means many different things to many people.

Be a little more specific and im sure the forum will give the answers your looking for.

Yes I know this question is probably asked over and over again. Sorry about that. My bad indeed

Yes, quality of life means different things to different people and that's why I was asking you guys to share your views as individuals. If you'd tell me "I love Patong because there are loads of bars" for example, I'd know that Patong isn't the right place for me as I dont like nightlife.

What I really want to know I guess is if you have some places here that are not crowded with tourists and Thai people trying to xxx you over all the time. I've been in Hua Hin for 2 years, then 1 year in Phuket (Patong). Patong isn't that bad but prices are just total nonesense. I mean I don't mind paying for a service but this resort tends to offer a lot of poor quality services at a very high price. You know what I mean ? I dont mind paying 20000 THB for an appartment with western standards for example but in Patong, for that price, you gonna get a tiny condo with a fancy security guard at the entrance but no washing machine inside.

If I realize that the entire island is like that, I'd be better off going back to Hua Hin or giving it a try to Bangkok or Chiang Mai until the bubble breaks

The OP has been living on the island for a year, but needs to ask where is a good place to live! Never been out of your front door?

And, the two highlighted passages above seem to contradict.

A side issue: Am I the only one who doesn't believe DoomnGloomBoy actually lives in Patong, let alone Thailand?

"A side issue: Am I the only one who doesn't believe DoomnGloomBoy actually lives in Patong, let alone Thailand?" - I'm guessing this comment is directed at me.

Ok, you got me.

I'm a Pattaya bar owner trying to drum up some business from Phuket.

[mikejphuket]

I live in the best place- any I'm sure not telling where!

[NamKangMan]

It strike me that different people enjoy/like different things (an odd thing, human nature). Some expats enjoy the 'only expat in the village' experience, others can't stand it (myself included). I know of several people who have stayed in Patong, then lived elsewhere and then returned. When I was staying here part time, I tried staying at another area on the island and didn't enjoy it. I could not see myself leaving Patong again unless it gets seriously worse than it currently is. But yes, there are downsides to it that one has to compare with the downsides of staying at any other particular location - it depends upon your viewpoint and what you see as important in your lifestyle. I do not criticise people for choosing to live in, for example, Chalong - up to them. But why do they see the need to constantly denigrate people who choose to live in Patong? What is the point? We are all different in our wants and expectations.

Once again, this thread turns into bickering and personal insults. Unbelievable.

Good post.

When I was just holidaying here, I stayed in different places on the island. I liked them all.

However, I freely admit, one of the biggest reasons I chose to live in Patong is the transport issue here. I like the variety of restaurants and nightlife that Patong offers.

We all like living here, but let's be honest, the island's problems are now coming to a head. Tourist numbers maybe up, but money is down.

The island is not being managed well, and being in Patong, I guess I see it more than others. Eg. condo's for sale everywhere, guest houses closing, bars with no customers etc etc.

We are all living in a Thai province that is struggling, economically, and in my opinion, it's the weight of the greed and corruption here that is bringing the place down.

[KarenBravo]

@ KB

I've often stated the postive reasons why I am living on Phuket, and in Patong. I see no need to repeat them, again.

As you've very often stated the negative stuff also, why do you find it necessary to repeat them (Ad nauseum)?

[KarenBravo]

It strike me that different people enjoy/like different things (an odd thing, human nature). Some expats enjoy the 'only expat in the village' experience, others can't stand it (myself included). I know of several people who have stayed in Patong, then lived elsewhere and then returned. When I was staying here part time, I tried staying at another area on the island and didn't enjoy it. I could not see myself leaving Patong again unless it gets seriously worse than it currently is. But yes, there are downsides to it that one has to compare with the downsides of staying at any other particular location - it depends upon your viewpoint and what you see as important in your lifestyle. I do not criticise people for choosing to live in, for example, Chalong - up to them. But why do they see the need to constantly denigrate people who choose to live in Patong? What is the point? We are all different in our wants and expectations.

Once again, this thread turns into bickering and personal insults. Unbelievable.

Maybe you should read the thread again. I don't denigrate people who live in Patong. What I don't like is people that say the rest of the island is the same as Patong.

Patong is a unique area of Phuket that is nothing like the rest of the island.

Living in Patong is usually the first step. Long term expats usually (but not always) then move to somewhere else on the island.

Why are you so sensitive and defensive about living in Patong? Do you get "denigrated" often for living there?

Edited November 3, 2013 by KarenBravo

[nedkellylives]

If you can afford to rent or buy a small motorbike you do not have a transport problem

Living in Patong thats all you need if all you want is local

There are to many bars, guesthouse and condos in Patong and people keep building and opening more all the time

so the situation is not going to change and this applies to most areas on the island

I personally do not think there are major problems here, there are plenty of worse places to live in the world

People who travel regularly know this

My glass is half full not half empty like some people who post on this forum and never have anything good to say about Phuket

One in partticular who should change his name to whingingwally

[NamKangMan]

It strike me that different people enjoy/like different things (an odd thing, human nature). Some expats enjoy the 'only expat in the village' experience, others can't stand it (myself included). I know of several people who have stayed in Patong, then lived elsewhere and then returned. When I was staying here part time, I tried staying at another area on the island and didn't enjoy it. I could not see myself leaving Patong again unless it gets seriously worse than it currently is. But yes, there are downsides to it that one has to compare with the downsides of staying at any other particular location - it depends upon your viewpoint and what you see as important in your lifestyle. I do not criticise people for choosing to live in, for example, Chalong - up to them. But why do they see the need to constantly denigrate people who choose to live in Patong? What is the point? We are all different in our wants and expectations.

Once again, this thread turns into bickering and personal insults. Unbelievable.

Maybe you should read the thread again. I don't denigrate people who live in Patong. What I don't like is people that say the rest of the island is the same as Patong.

Patong is a unique area of Phuket that is nothing like the rest of the island.

Living in Patong is usually the first step. Long term expats usually (but not always) then move to somewhere else on the island.

Why are you so sensitive and defensive about living in Patong? Do you get "denigrated" often for living there?

Is the Governor in control of Patong, not the same Governor in control of Kata, Karon, Rawai etc????

It's the management of Phuket - the whole of Phuket.

The same bad infastructure. (where I live rarely has blackouts, always has water and floods minimal)

The same greed and corruption.

Basically, the same mismanagement.

Is it really "repeating negative stuff" to say that if you live 5 miles away from Patong, you still fall under the same mismanagement?

Edited November 3, 2013 by NamKangMan

[NamKangMan]

If you can afford to rent or buy a small motorbike you do not have a transport problem

Living in Patong thats all you need if all you want is local

There are to many bars, guesthouse and condos in Patong and people keep building and opening more all the time

so the situation is not going to change and this applies to most areas on the island

I personally do not think there are major problems here, there are plenty of worse places to live in the world

People who travel regularly know this

My glass is half full not half empty like some people who post on this forum and never have anything good to say about Phuket

One in partticular who should change his name to whingingwally

"One in partticular who should change his name to whingingwally" - I guess this comment is aimed at me as well.

Ok, tell me, "If you can afford to rent or buy a small motorbike you do not have a transport problem" - how do you get home after a night out drinking?

My guess is, like many here, you ride home intoxicated, yet, " you do not have a transport problem." :)

Edited November 3, 2013 by NamKangMan

[mcfish]

near the airport that way its much easier to get out

[hansgruber]

 

It strike me that different people enjoy/like different things (an odd thing, human nature). Some expats enjoy the 'only expat in the village' experience, others can't stand it (myself included). I know of several people who have stayed in Patong, then lived elsewhere and then returned. When I was staying here part time, I tried staying at another area on the island and didn't enjoy it. I could not see myself leaving Patong again unless it gets seriously worse than it currently is. But yes, there are downsides to it that one has to compare with the downsides of staying at any other particular location - it depends upon your viewpoint and what you see as important in your lifestyle. I do not criticise people for choosing to live in, for example, Chalong - up to them. But why do they see the need to constantly denigrate people who choose to live in Patong? What is the point? We are all different in our wants and expectations.

 

Once again, this thread turns into bickering and personal insults. Unbelievable.

 

Maybe you should read the thread again. I don't denigrate people who live in Patong. What I don't like is people that say the rest of the island is the same as Patong.

Patong is a unique area of Phuket that is nothing like the rest of the island.

 

Living in Patong is usually the first step. Long term expats usually (but not always) then move to somewhere else on the island.

 

Why are you so sensitive and defensive about living in Patong? Do you get "denigrated" often for living there?

 

 

Is the Governor in control of Patong, not the same Governor in control of Kata, Karon, Rawai etc????

 

It's the management of Phuket - the whole of Phuket.

 

The same bad infastructure.

 

The same greed and corruption.

 

Basically, the same mismanagement.

 

Is it really "repeating negative stuff" to say that if you live 5 miles away from Patong, you still fall under the same mismanagement?

People running Rawai/Nai harn do quite a good job.

Newly laid roads that are smooth unlike that trench that goes the the centre on Patong.

Best roads on the island in terms of maintained and safety markings.

Patong easily draws the most money in terms of tourism but the infrastructure is the worst anywhere on the island.

[NamKangMan]

It strike me that different people enjoy/like different things (an odd thing, human nature). Some expats enjoy the 'only expat in the village' experience, others can't stand it (myself included). I know of several people who have stayed in Patong, then lived elsewhere and then returned. When I was staying here part time, I tried staying at another area on the island and didn't enjoy it. I could not see myself leaving Patong again unless it gets seriously worse than it currently is. But yes, there are downsides to it that one has to compare with the downsides of staying at any other particular location - it depends upon your viewpoint and what you see as important in your lifestyle. I do not criticise people for choosing to live in, for example, Chalong - up to them. But why do they see the need to constantly denigrate people who choose to live in Patong? What is the point? We are all different in our wants and expectations.

Once again, this thread turns into bickering and personal insults. Unbelievable.

Maybe you should read the thread again. I don't denigrate people who live in Patong. What I don't like is people that say the rest of the island is the same as Patong.

Patong is a unique area of Phuket that is nothing like the rest of the island.

Living in Patong is usually the first step. Long term expats usually (but not always) then move to somewhere else on the island.

Why are you so sensitive and defensive about living in Patong? Do you get "denigrated" often for living there?

Is the Governor in control of Patong, not the same Governor in control of Kata, Karon, Rawai etc????

It's the management of Phuket - the whole of Phuket.

The same bad infastructure.

The same greed and corruption.

Basically, the same mismanagement.

Is it really "repeating negative stuff" to say that if you live 5 miles away from Patong, you still fall under the same mismanagement?

People running Rawai/Nai harn do quite a good job.

Newly laid roads that are smooth unlike that trench that goes the the centre on Patong.

Best roads on the island in terms of maintained and safety markings.

Patong easily draws the most money in terms of tourism but the infrastructure is the worst anywhere on the island.

I agree with your comment on roads. Yes, roads are better elsewhere on the island. I guess the roads in Patong are terrible because they are used the most, particularly by heavy trucks in the construction industry who tear them up.

In Patong, I have no problem with electric and water supply, others elsewhere are not so fortunate.

There is some flooding, but I can get my bike through, the majority of the time. Once again, others are not so fortunate.

Crime, well, it's everywhere, and increasing, rapidly, but I have not become a victim, as yet. Again, others have not been so fortunate.

Public transport is non-existant - so we are all unfortunate.

Medical, luckily, I have never needed. I have read various reports on TV about different hospitals here.

Likewise with education for children, I do not require it, but there are International Schools here which must be a big drawcard for expats with kids.

Edited November 3, 2013 by NamKangMan

[Rigo29]

I've been to Kamala today. Great deals in the aera if you take your time to explore the different sois.

Tomorrow Rawai and Chalong. I'll have a look on Phuket Gazette Thanks

[nedkellylives]

If you can afford to rent or buy a small motorbike you do not have a transport problem

Living in Patong thats all you need if all you want is local

There are to many bars, guesthouse and condos in Patong and people keep building and opening more all the time

so the situation is not going to change and this applies to most areas on the island

I personally do not think there are major problems here, there are plenty of worse places to live in the world

People who travel regularly know this

My glass is half full not half empty like some people who post on this forum and never have anything good to say about Phuket

One in partticular who should change his name to whingingwally

"One in partticular who should change his name to whingingwally" - I guess this comment is aimed at me as well.

Ok, tell me, "If you can afford to rent or buy a small motorbike you do not have a transport problem" - how do you get home after a night out drinking?

My guess is, like many here, you ride home intoxicated, yet, " you do not have a transport problem."

Alcoholics get intoxicated people who limit there drinks or know when to stop drinking do not

If you live and drink in patong you should be able to walk home

if not there are plenty of cheap motorcycle taxis there

Edited November 3, 2013 by nedkellylives

[NamKangMan]

If you can afford to rent or buy a small motorbike you do not have a transport problem

Living in Patong thats all you need if all you want is local

There are to many bars, guesthouse and condos in Patong and people keep building and opening more all the time

so the situation is not going to change and this applies to most areas on the island

I personally do not think there are major problems here, there are plenty of worse places to live in the world

People who travel regularly know this

My glass is half full not half empty like some people who post on this forum and never have anything good to say about Phuket

One in partticular who should change his name to whingingwally

"One in partticular who should change his name to whingingwally" - I guess this comment is aimed at me as well.

Ok, tell me, "If you can afford to rent or buy a small motorbike you do not have a transport problem" - how do you get home after a night out drinking?

My guess is, like many here, you ride home intoxicated, yet, " you do not have a transport problem."

Alcoholics get intoxicated people who limit there drinks or know when to stop drinking do not

If you live and drink in patong you should be able to walk home

if not there are plenty of cheap motorcycle taxis there

You didn't really answer the question, did you?

I'm talking about riding home with your judgement impared, not blind drink.

[nedkellylives]

Limit your drinks to one small beer a hour and you should not have a problem with driving/riding

If you cannot do that use a motorbike taxi or are they to expensive as well, there are hundreds of them in Patong

[Guest]

Let's put some effort to analyzing Phuket areas and what kind of people live in these locations. This list is based on strict scientific research using Thaivisa posts and observations as raw material.

Chalong: The divemasters. Spend their days out in the sea doing what they love. Party time every evening. Breakfast is often few deep inhales of all healing O2.

Kata: When the divemasters get old, they have two possible paths. They either go back to their home countries and become middle aged, middle class people who constantly talk of their golden times in Phuket. The other option is, they got really unlucky. They got the girl pregnant and did the right thing to do. Now they live the lower middle class familylife in Kata. It's easy to spot these people as they tend to have long hair with red bald spot on the top of their heads.

Rawai: "The waiting room". This is one of the few places in the whole Universe where time seems to crawl slower than physics theories predict. Notable event: During year 2003 Rawai Youth games a 72 years young local expat managed to cross the road in mere 42 seconds!

Karon: The Phuket depression zone. The people are in middle of nowhere and they know it. Many of them feels that the only exit from this place is by trying to swim out during the South-East monsoon.

Patong: These people were teased during their high school years and often had imaginary girlfriends during university time. They moved to Patong on their quest to understand what the fuzz about real girls was all about.

Kamala: Elderly Australian zone with few people from other parts of the world. They wear shorts, but not shirts. The life is very stable. Residents wake up, go to a pub to have few beers and talk about rugby scores. The next day they do the exactly same.

Surin: WHO psychologist has been conducting various studies of the people who spend their time in this area, but have not yet understood the root cause what stopped the residents mental development to teenager stages. People on this area believe that Paris Hilton is the queen of the world.

Laguna: The little Singapore. You'll get a hefty fine if you bring a durian to this area.. or if you sneeze.

Nai Thong: My Russian skills are not good enough to understand what is going on in this area.

Nai Yang: Happy Swede zone. Whenever the flocks of Swedes hear the prayer calls, they think it's call for a group hug and group singing. It's absolutely horrible. Other nationalities, who made the mistake to move here often move to Karon as fast as they can.

Mai Khao: The escapists who position themselves in the way that they can escape the island both by car or by plane. It's actually pretty fun to freak out these people with few firecrackers. Then sit down and watch how incredibly fast a family of four can pack their belongings and drive the car to Sarasin bridge.

Ao Por: Jungle tribes. People in this area can communicate way better with various animals compared to the fellow humans. The life is so boring in this area that the residents drive around the rest of the island just to see a other people.

Kathu: Treat these people like you would treat women who are in the middle of the brazilian wax treatment. They are living the agony of their lives. Still they are somehow optimistic that the life could be smoother in the future.

Phuket town: People move here to learn Chinese habits and will move to Shanghai sooner or later.

Feel free to continue but please don't be nasty.

[nedkellylives]

Let's put some effort to analyzing Phuket areas and what kind of people live in these locations. This list is based on strict scientific research using Thaivisa posts and observations as raw material.

Chalong: The divemasters. Spend their days out in the sea doing what they love. Party time every evening. Breakfast is often few deep inhales of all healing O2.

Kata: When the divemasters get old, they have two possible paths. They either go back to their home countries and become middle aged, middle class people who constantly talk of their golden times in Phuket. The other option is, they got really unlucky. They got the girl pregnant and did the right thing to do. Now they live the lower middle class familylife in Kata. It's easy to spot these people as they tend to have long hair with red bald spot on the top of their heads.

Rawai: "The waiting room". This is one of the few places in the whole Universe where time seems to crawl slower than physics theories predict. Notable event: During year 2003 Rawai Youth games a 72 years young local expat managed to cross the road in mere 42 seconds!

Karon: The Phuket depression zone. The people are in middle of nowhere and they know it. Many of them feels that the only exit from this place is by trying to swim out during the South-East monsoon.

Patong: These people were teased during their high school years and often had imaginary girlfriends during university time. They moved to Patong on their quest to understand what the fuzz about real girls was all about.

Kamala: Elderly Australian zone with few people from other parts of the world. They wear shorts, but not shirts. The life is very stable. Residents wake up, go to a pub to have few beers and talk about rugby scores. The next day they do the exactly same.

Surin: WHO psychologist has been conducting various studies of the people who spend their time in this area, but have not yet understood the root cause what stopped the residents mental development to teenager stages. People on this area believe that Paris Hilton is the queen of the world.

Laguna: The little Singapore. You'll get a hefty fine if you bring a durian to this area.. or if you sneeze.

Nai Thong: My Russian skills are not good enough to understand what is going on in this area.

Nai Yang: Happy Swede zone. Whenever the flocks of Swedes hear the prayer calls, they think it's call for a group hug and group singing. It's absolutely horrible. Other nationalities, who made the mistake to move here often move to Karon as fast as they can.

Mai Khao: The escapists who position themselves in the way that they can escape the island both by car or by plane. It's actually pretty fun to freak out these people with few firecrackers. Then sit down and watch how incredibly fast a family of four can pack their belongings and drive the car to Sarasin bridge.

Ao Por: Jungle tribes. People in this area can communicate way better with various animals compared to the fellow humans. The life is so boring in this area that the residents drive around the rest of the island just to see a other people.

Kathu: Treat these people like you would treat women who are in the middle of the brazilian wax treatment. They are living the agony of their lives. Still they are somehow optimistic that the life could be smoother in the future.

Phuket town: People move here to learn Chinese habits and will move to Shanghai sooner or later.

Feel free to continue but please don't be nasty.

what area do the Finlanders live in

[Guest]

what area do the Finlanders live in

Those odd ones still belong to gathering societies, just like bigfoot. The best chance to spot them is by joining bird photography expeditions to the Phuket jungles.

[Felt 35]

North / North-east.

[simon43]

near the airport that way its much easier to get out

Well, I suppose that's one reason

I have lived for many years in the Phuket airport area, (because my businesses are located here).

Over the years, I've seen the community grow with more shops, more minimarts and restaurants etc.

Whilst there are many tourists of all nationalities passing through, there seem to be very few 'westerners' living in this area.

I can sleep with my doors unlocked - no crime here

No loud call to prayer

Pat Thai is still 20 baht, haircut still 100 baht

Everyone in this area treats me well - I have never had any problems with the local community.

Bars on the beach if you want that

Thai karaoke on the back-roads if you speak Thai

No problems with the police

Suits me very well, but maybe not what others would be happy with...

Simon

[SurinBeach]

Baan Manik near Cherntalay,

Wakeboard Park,

large Damn for good bike rides,

kids communal pool and slides,

Pricey Golf,

Easy to stores and schools (soon)

Lots of Restaurants from 35thb to PRICEY !

Squash court, tennis courts

Not much night life ....so what !

beaches within 5-10-15 mins

[IrishIvan]

Let's put some effort to analyzing Phuket areas and what kind of people live in these locations. This list is based on strict scientific research using Thaivisa posts and observations as raw material.

 

Chalong: The divemasters. Spend their days out in the sea doing what they love. Party time every evening. Breakfast is often few deep inhales of all healing O2. 

 

Kata: When the divemasters get old, they have two possible paths. They either go back to their home countries and become middle aged, middle class people who constantly talk of their golden times in Phuket. The other option is, they got really unlucky. They got the girl pregnant and did the right thing to do. Now they live the lower middle class familylife in Kata. It's easy to spot these people as they tend to have long hair with red bald spot on the top of their heads. 

 

Rawai: "The waiting room". This is one of the few places in the whole Universe where time seems to crawl slower than physics theories predict. Notable event: During year 2003 Rawai Youth games a 72 years young local expat managed to cross the road in mere 42 seconds!

 

Karon: The Phuket depression zone. The people are in middle of nowhere and they know it. Many of them feels that the only exit from this place is by trying to swim out during the South-East monsoon. 

 

Patong: These people were teased during their high school years and often had imaginary girlfriends during university time. They moved to Patong on their quest to understand what the fuzz about real girls was all about.

 

Kamala: Elderly Australian zone with few people from other parts of the world. They wear shorts, but not shirts. The life is very stable. Residents wake up, go to a pub to have few beers and talk about rugby scores. The next day they do the exactly same. 

 

Surin: WHO psychologist has been conducting various studies of the people who spend their time in this area, but have not yet understood the root cause what stopped the residents mental development to teenager stages. People on this area believe that Paris Hilton is the queen of the world.

 

Laguna: The little Singapore. You'll get a hefty fine if you bring a durian to this area.. or if you sneeze. 

 

Nai Thong: My Russian skills are not good enough to understand what is going on in this area.

 

Nai Yang: Happy Swede zone. Whenever the flocks of Swedes hear the prayer calls, they think it's call for a group hug and group singing. It's absolutely horrible. Other nationalities, who made the mistake to move here often move to Karon as fast as they can.

 

Mai Khao: The escapists who position themselves in the way that they can escape the island both by car or by plane. It's actually pretty fun to freak out these people with few firecrackers. Then sit down and watch how incredibly fast a family of four can pack their belongings and drive the car to Sarasin bridge. 

 

Ao Por: Jungle tribes. People in this area can communicate way better with various animals compared to the fellow humans. The life is so boring in this area that the residents drive around the rest of the island just to see a other people.

 

Kathu: Treat these people like you would treat women who are in the middle of the brazilian wax treatment. They are living the agony of their lives. Still they are somehow optimistic that the life could be smoother in the future. 

 

Phuket town: People move here to learn Chinese habits and will move to Shanghai sooner or later. 

 

Feel free to continue but please don't be nasty. 

 

 

 

what area do the Finlanders live in

Finlanders come to Chalong during a very short window of time. Im not sure the exact time but they come in droves and hang around the new office bar

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[phuketrichard]

As mentioned, Rawai and Kamala are fairly quiet but have extensive expat social facilities. However, in truth, they have an excess of these facilities (bars, restaurants, but few shops). Very few Thais live there now (Sea Gypies excepted in Rawai), so in some respect they're expat enclaves.

HUH??

i live in Kamala and have for over 16 years, would say there's less than 10% farangs that live here and many of the thai's that live here were born here. I bike ride every morning and get smiled at and spoken to many times, Maybe 10 bars, many rests and shops we have big c, lotus an 6 or so 7/11's) plus mom and pop shops.

Local market 2 days a week an friday fresh food market

AS I DON'T go to bars have never met all these Australians some of you refer too nor have seen them without their shirts. There are many Sweds and Russian families moving in . As far as homes go we have some of the most expensive on the island which include Laguna area and more than enough( too many ) condos

Low season is fantastic here

Edited November 4, 2013 by phuketrichard

[Rigo29]

Let's put some effort to analyzing Phuket areas and what kind of people live in these locations. This list is based on strict scientific research using Thaivisa posts and observations as raw material.

Chalong: The divemasters. Spend their days out in the sea doing what they love. Party time every evening. Breakfast is often few deep inhales of all healing O2.

Kata: When the divemasters get old, they have two possible paths. They either go back to their home countries and become middle aged, middle class people who constantly talk of their golden times in Phuket. The other option is, they got really unlucky. They got the girl pregnant and did the right thing to do. Now they live the lower middle class familylife in Kata. It's easy to spot these people as they tend to have long hair with red bald spot on the top of their heads.

Rawai: "The waiting room". This is one of the few places in the whole Universe where time seems to crawl slower than physics theories predict. Notable event: During year 2003 Rawai Youth games a 72 years young local expat managed to cross the road in mere 42 seconds!

Karon: The Phuket depression zone. The people are in middle of nowhere and they know it. Many of them feels that the only exit from this place is by trying to swim out during the South-East monsoon.

Patong: These people were teased during their high school years and often had imaginary girlfriends during university time. They moved to Patong on their quest to understand what the fuzz about real girls was all about.

Kamala: Elderly Australian zone with few people from other parts of the world. They wear shorts, but not shirts. The life is very stable. Residents wake up, go to a pub to have few beers and talk about rugby scores. The next day they do the exactly same.

Surin: WHO psychologist has been conducting various studies of the people who spend their time in this area, but have not yet understood the root cause what stopped the residents mental development to teenager stages. People on this area believe that Paris Hilton is the queen of the world.

Laguna: The little Singapore. You'll get a hefty fine if you bring a durian to this area.. or if you sneeze.

Nai Thong: My Russian skills are not good enough to understand what is going on in this area.

Nai Yang: Happy Swede zone. Whenever the flocks of Swedes hear the prayer calls, they think it's call for a group hug and group singing. It's absolutely horrible. Other nationalities, who made the mistake to move here often move to Karon as fast as they can.

Mai Khao: The escapists who position themselves in the way that they can escape the island both by car or by plane. It's actually pretty fun to freak out these people with few firecrackers. Then sit down and watch how incredibly fast a family of four can pack their belongings and drive the car to Sarasin bridge.

Ao Por: Jungle tribes. People in this area can communicate way better with various animals compared to the fellow humans. The life is so boring in this area that the residents drive around the rest of the island just to see a other people.

Kathu: Treat these people like you would treat women who are in the middle of the brazilian wax treatment. They are living the agony of their lives. Still they are somehow optimistic that the life could be smoother in the future.

Phuket town: People move here to learn Chinese habits and will move to Shanghai sooner or later.

Feel free to continue but please don't be nasty.

Excellent post :D But a bit scary to be honest !

Im really considering moving away form the island now

[hansgruber]

I knew the Kamala apologists would arrive defending their 'investment'

Op. Don't move to Kamala. Its just terrible. Worst.beach.ever.

[IrishIvan]

I knew the Kamala apologists would arrive defending their 'investment'

Op. Don't move to Kamala. Its just terrible. Worst.beach.ever.

Kamala rinds me of Hua Hin. I only stop if I need a coke or some petrol

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