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I'm watching you in Korea. You went to Phuket. Every time I go to Phuket, good things happen and good luck come to my family. I wish good luck to Rhett and Claire, too. Have a healthy, happy, and enjoyable trip in beautiful Phuket❤❤❤❤

@RhettandClaire

5 ай бұрын

Korea! Amazing 🤩 We want to visit there one day 😃 Thank you so much for watching our videos and for the support ❤️❤️

Thanks for your realistic footage. I love your honesty and excitement. 🙏

I really appreciate that you’re more invested in giving good advice than making places look amazing. I use your videos a lot for planning and I really feel that I make informed decisions because of your content.

Its not negative this is transparency.. thanks for putting it in there I think that most people will be grateful for that.

Hi I appreciate your honesty, I love animals they share the planet with us, we should respect that and co exist, awesome video 😊

thanks for keeping it real with us, we are heading there in a few weeks, its good to have a heads up on what it is like. We will just have to see what our experience is like... great video! :)

I hung out with a Swedish guy I met up in that villa in the mountainside-it was amazing! There as an author just collecting stories and that guy had some stories.

i love the fact you guys are friends with Alex!! So fun!!

Awesome! Thank you guys, alot of stuff to take to mind, definitely watching your other videos about Phuket! We are from South Africa as well! Visiting Phuket at the end of March for our Honeymoon! Can’t wait!

I like this outro actually. It puts matters into proper perspective. Phuket is still very much my looooong bucket list of places to visit, but I rather doubt I will ever get down that way.

I love the honest review! It genuinely helps so much with research for future trip ideas!

@RhettandClaire

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@mixalis6168

5 ай бұрын

Honest, how do you know ?

Bali is 10 times the size of Phuket. I'm not sure if the islands are comparable.

The outro was so honest and real. That's why I love this channel and you guys. Best travel tips on the web 🙏

@osieoscar1

5 ай бұрын

I watched all your Bali vids before spending 6 months there at the beginning of this year! Super insightful ❤

@RhettandClaire

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words. We’re so happy when we hear people appreciate the realness❤️

@RhettandClaire

5 ай бұрын

Amazing! So glad our videos on Bali helped you 😀

Thanks! I think it also depends on what kind of an experience you’d like to create for your self…avoid touristic areas, meet more locals, shop cheap and at local markets instead of chains. I’m sure there’s lots more to do out of the traps! Cheers guys

I'm so glad you mentioned that tourists really shouldn't ride those Elephants ❤ and thanks so much for this amazing video! We just came back from Hua Hin and are thinking about travelling to Phuket next.

@RhettandClaire

5 ай бұрын

Our pleasure!

Good video. I appreciate your comparison of Bali v Phuket and which is the more ethical choice. You've definitely convinced me. Cheers

i spent a summer there in 2007 before the circus came to town. now live on Bali and Chiang Mai. there are quite places up the coast from Phuket.

We leave for Bangkok on boxing day cannot wait 3 weeks travelling around thailand

Beautiful . thanks for your work :D

@RhettandClaire

5 ай бұрын

🙏🏼

What time of the year was this. You mentioned rainy season. I’m planning to go to Thailand in May 2024.

Nice vid x

Great video guys just wanna ask how do I get the bike license

Butterfly pea flowers come in purple, white, and pink. 😊

My hometown near by Phuket it’s Phang-nga. The peaceful place and beautiful let’s try to find Samet Nangshe 🥰

my girlfriend and i are going to phuket in November. we are not going for the bars and nightlife but really for the natural beauty of phuket and the surrounding islands. e.g. day trips to Maya island, hong island, james bond island, Kah islands etc. The only thing we might do in phuket itself is a half day group tour to big Buddha, old phuket and the buddhist temples etc.

@winwinwin282828

4 ай бұрын

I think you should just go to krabi

Hello, who did you fly with? Leaving out tomorrow and the flight prices seem much higher. Thai Air is who I’m looking at, but it’s around $150.00. I know it’s high season, but wanted to make sure I didn’t miss an air carrier. Lastly, how did you go about booking?

Recently, the number of Thai tourists has exceeded 25 million, becoming number 1 in the world. You guys haven't been to Thailand in 5-6 years, so it's no wonder you're shocked by the many changes in Thailand. And Phuket is the largest sea in Thailand. Each person will have a different experience. But most tourists like this place the most. And each beach in Thailand offers plenty of daytime and daytime activities, perhaps more than in Bali, Indonesia, where you've been, but if you're looking for absolute tranquility, Heading to northern Thailand Hope you enjoy your trip in Thailand and have fun, but in 20 years Thailand will be very different. This means that the cost of living in Thailand will increase many times. Prices of food and goods will also increase. Thailand always welcomes you 🙏

@Idaleasofia24

5 ай бұрын

You are wrong, no 1 most visited country is France followed by Spain then Turkiye. Thailand follows after USA, UK, and Greece.

@jomontanee

4 ай бұрын

Not no.1 guys. Bangkok is no. 1 Most Visited City but not Thailand. France is no.1

You mention ISP (which is located near Market Village) but show a sign for Head Start, 2 different schools.. Also, there are many elephant sanctuaries on the island and the old-style riding / bathing places are in decline.

Can you explain Visa applications for us newbies please. Or at least a light over view. Thanks for all your videos, super education.

Is it safe for tourists ? And what is the best time to visit ? I and my wife have a plant to visit Pk in this summer.

Been to Bali, and never wanted to go back again. It’s way more touristy than Phuket… and it doesn’t even have beautiful beaches..

We lived in Phuket in the old town for 6 weeks soon after lockdown and at that time there was a genuine feeling that the tourism was slowly slowly starting to head in the 'right' direction. It felt at the time that they were treating covid as a bit of a re-set and to start moving away from the dodgy-ness and negative tourism. Sad to see that doesn't seem to be the reality. We loved living there.

@mixalis6168

5 ай бұрын

Aahahahahahaah 6 weeks or so long !

We played the Drinking Game with this video. "It's so cute" . Cute! 😂

please add in how you do travelling by bus bike the road names the direction

It kills me but I got a trip I just started planning but couple years out figured bringing 10k over to Thailand gets me comfortably plenty

What month did you go?

NODO coffee shop near the Blue Lagoon @ Karong neach is ready good. Your the best couple!

Thank you so much. Super 👍🙏

Hi Rhett and Claire. Please tell me do south African three pin plugs and phone two pin plugs work in Thailand?

@RhettandClaire

5 ай бұрын

The two pin plugs work fine. Not the 3 pin plugs. We’ll cover this topic in our Thailand guide video coming next year 😃

And please upload more videos traveling maybe the whole South Africa.

Thank you for your comment on the questionable practice regarding animals. Will forward this to the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

Dear nice couple. It’s only today that I have watch this vlog and although you have my deepest sympathy already with previous vlogs, you really have touched my heart this time as I shared with you the preference for Bali as island with lots of opportunities and last but not least consider the island of God (Bali) your home as it mine already 🙏🏽🙏🏽😂

@RhettandClaire

4 ай бұрын

❤️❤️❤️

@1946rlhe

4 ай бұрын

@@RhettandClaire 🥰🫡

I’ve got mixed emotions about Bali to be honest it used to be my go to , but I found phucket so much better and more to do maybe it’s just me , I did go in the high season though weather really helped but the Bali people seemed much more desperate for my money which became a bit annoying you had no peace

@realsteel2572

5 ай бұрын

Bali has good view, Nature, Beautiful hotel and restaurant so it's worth to go guys

@winwinwin282828

4 ай бұрын

​@realsteel2572 phuket has all these too.

I was in Thailand 2014 i have to be honest it was a experience but too many tourists, I also didn't appreciate what was going on with the animals, I prefer the Philippines, Great video guy's thanks for sharing.

You two are GREAT ❤ but I have to say, the traffic in Bali almost ruins it for me. ….

did you see my shop at kata

Oh no, it is normal for many people from all over the world to come to Phuket. Of course, it would be busy with a lot of tourists. Don't advising people not to come to Phuket. Of course, people should come and decide for themselves. Comparing a peaceful city with a tourist city is not very good.

@joakimholmer9744

5 ай бұрын

Funny comment…😅

@Travelhull

3 ай бұрын

Phuket is different to the whole of Thailand the people drive stupid here lots of ghost ppl if you thai you know what the rest of Thailand thinks of Phuket anyd why very little Thai travel here now. Phuket is only for making money and getting stressed easily

@aylarlouie6811

3 ай бұрын

Does rain season over? How is weather in March?

@hh8120

2 ай бұрын

nice answered well

Most def 👌

Great spot :) everyone’s to stoned now on banga lol that’s why it’s more chilled 🎉

This should be before September, the low season with rough seas

In March i go to Phuket its my first time

Hey Rhett and Claire, we totally agree Phuket is suffering growing pains. Harriet and I don't like to see animals being exploited. Hopefully, that will change. Nevertheless, we had a wonderful time there. We were there in March 2017 . It looks like you enjoyed yourselves there. As always. Dear friends . another well done video hitting all the right places. Sending you Hugs🫂 and Kisses💋 from Richmond, Va. Harriet, Jim and Yuki

Interesting to know how long ago this video was filmed. I always assumed that they are more recent, and / or closer to your upload dates. My bad! 😉

@RhettandClaire

5 ай бұрын

It was filmed in the midst of our burnout phase so yea unfortunately we needed to take some time off before getting round to it. We do try stay on top of the editing but it’s pretty hard to travel plan, travel, film plan, film, then sit down and edit. It’s like having 3 jobs 😂

@SuiGenerisAbbie

5 ай бұрын

@@RhettandClaire I entirely understand. I remain grateful for any of your content that you thoughtfully create and show to we all, whenever you can and care, to do so. Trust. Guys, I know I have taken a great interest in your channel. Maybe such has been a bit startling to you or maybe not. I have always had the wanderlust to travel. I have never had the resources to do so. So, (drum roll please) I have always enjoyed seeing travelers' content. Plus, "I am no Spring Chicken" in age (as we say in America, meaning I am not exactly young in age but am eternally young at heart) so traveling vicariously (through others' experiences) is enjoyable to me, I have to say. Thank you for enabling me to do just that. You both are endearing.

Is there one of the islands that you would recommend instead of Phuket

@realsteel2572

5 ай бұрын

Similan Island, Tao Island, Lipe Island, Racha Island, Phi Phi Island, Samui Island, Kood Island, Mak Island, Rok Island, Surin Island up to your lifestyle

@realsteel2572

5 ай бұрын

Similan Island, Tao Island, Lipe Island, Racha Island, Phi Phi Island, Samui Island, Kood Island, Mak Island, Rok Island, Surin Island up to your lifestyle

When was this filmed?

@osieoscar1

5 ай бұрын

One of the last shots said "shot in september"

Hey guys, in which month did you visit?

@noornoornoor23

4 ай бұрын

It was mentioned somewhere in the video in text - they went in September 2023.

Are you guys in thailand right now?

@RhettandClaire

5 ай бұрын

No we’re back home for Christmas 🎄 😃

I was very lucky went there in the late 90ies and early 2000s.Went back again in 2014.Would never return,

@abysswalker8456

3 ай бұрын

Can you share some reasons about not going back ?

I think you guys focused too much on the beach towns. And definitely makes a difference when the sun is shining, so best to pick the right time of year if that's what you want. There is so much to see in Phuket. The mountains, waterfalls, Big Buddha, the temples. And there are animal sanctuaries where elephants and tigers are treated well. Theme parks, Go carts, shopping centres. Beautiful resorts overlooking the islands on the East side. The bars and live music. If you want less tourists, I suggest staying north of Patong. My problem with Bali...too many Aussies. Yes, I'm Aussie. I can say that.

Great video. How about the crime? Is phuket safe?

@tsangtshering5622

Ай бұрын

Totally..100% safe

May Allah SWT bless you and your family from Pakistan 🙂. Best regards from Pakistan 🙂.

Thank u two soooo much for giving us the animal welfare check. I always wonder that and thank you for confirming. I would love if you gave an animal welfare grade at every location you show us!!❤ i like u two even note now!🎉

I couldn’t agree more in terms of animal cruelty 😢 I really love elephants ❤

Worth it? I just say Phuket

This seems to be sponsored by Bali Tourism Authority. All the complaints are way worse in Bali especially the beaches.

🇹🇭🙏❤️

8:03 Did she die?

I would just try to Educate as best I could about Animal Cruelty.

geeks

Is Phuket worth it? Tourists should be allowed to decide for themselves. Everyone has their own preferences. There are many tourists because it is popular. But it has its own charm. Please respect our Phuket.

@eyeofthetiger6002

5 ай бұрын

Is it true that Phuket is now overrun by shady Russians because of the Ukrainian conflict?

I vote, ......overrated tourist trap!

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