Phuket: the vibe
Videos from people who went, played right here, with what viewers said underneath. Not part of the score.
The verdict
Mixed · 62Mixed but leaning positive: commenters find local food cheap and Phuket Town and Rawai pleasant, while Patong's crowds, rising housing costs and tourist-trap feel draw caveats.
- cheap local food
- affordability
- Phuket Town and Rawai vibe
- beaches and nature
- food quality
- overtourism in Patong
- expensive property and rentals
- crowded and crazy atmosphere
- scooter or taxi transport
- tourist-trap feel
- Local restaurants stay cheap if you avoid western tourist spots.
- Phuket Town and Rawai feel better than the west coast.
- Patong is loud and overtouristed, best avoided for living.
- Housing costs have risen, so budget more for rent.
- Some nomads prefer Koh Samui over Phuket for a calmer stay.
Read from 8 videos, 39 comments and 0 posts on 2026-11-07; the summary is written by a language model and can misread sarcasm.
PHUKET, THAILAND First Impressions - How is it Now?
Joose the Nomad · 109K views · 2025
What viewers said
“I just got back from a short holiday in Thailand, specifically in Khao Lak, near Phuket. The resort I stayed at was fantastic, but the real experience came from eating every day at the small local restaurants – authentic, welcoming, and del”
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“Food in phuket is still cheap if you know where to go. You mostly ate in touristy / western restaurant which is more expensive but at local places you can still get a meal for $2-4”
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“i like how he accidentally tried eating the mic loool”
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“We just left Phuket for Khao Lak and Khao Sok. Nice change of scenery. Phuket is too crazy!”
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“I really appreciate your videos Joose! I am following you since a while now and haven’t missed any video! Great value, good content and quality videography 🙌🏽”
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“A truly delightful and highly professional introduction to Phuket, thank you ever so much!”
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“I feel your high vibe from here bro! Love the fact that you don't need a super fancy edit to engage, 'cause you talk to the cam like if u were talking to a friend. Awesom channel here brother💥”
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“Love your channel bro,one of the best out there 👍🌴❤️”
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“I cant help it, i really love phuket to this day. Away from patong (and most of the west of the island) it just does it for me. Phuket town and Rawai is a great vibe for me. and the food! some of the best in Thailand if you know where to lo”
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“I thought I saw you! On the plane to BKK with the dodgy seat. Wasn't sure until I heard you speak. Great video!”
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