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Originally Posted by Ross
Pattaya is a shit hole filled with drunk English and Aussie guys looking to fuck hookers, snort cocaine and drink till 5am.
Bangkok is excellent but expensive for Thailand. There are so many great Islands to visit but stay away from Phuket, it's a tourist trap now for people to visit Maya Bay. I went to Koh Lanta, beautiful Island, not very busy, cheap as it comes ($5 meals, $1 beers) and very friendly people with natural beaches that are not ruined by tourists. Not sure if I'd be able to stay there long term, it's a bit isolated for now until they finish construction on the new bridge that connects it to the mainland but theres plenty boats to take you if you need to get off the Island.
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You paid $1 for a beer? That is 35 Baht, which is cheaper than makro or 7-11 sells them. So, bullshit on that.
You can however get a decent Thai meal for 40-60 Baht in Phuket.
Phuket is only a tourist trap if you go to the tourist traps. Its a large island and the hopping off point for most of the renowned island Thailand has to offer.
Phuket has several top international schools, the largest world class health and fitness facilities, top hospitals, and an international airport with convenient flights for world travellers.