Phuket Hotels and miscellaneus expenses
Quick report for travelers.
Hotel is a big expense, so choose wisely:
- BYD Lofth: is very good. I spent here 3 nights. Clean, comfortable and very quiet.
They are cheaper if you book from their site. Pay attention that when you book they write "free breakfast included" but then they say "you have reserved room only".
The reception wanted me to pay 350 B but the manager (from Netherlands) correctly said it is their mistake.
Suggestio: Book night by night if you want a good price: for the 3 night I paid about 3100 + 3500 + 5000 Friday to Monday) Then their site wanted 9000, so I decided to move to the:
- Andaman Beach Suites at walking distance, which has a decent 44 sqm at USD 91 per night. Well, not as good as BYD, but I didn't want to pay the $250 per night.
Schooter: I got a 160 CC at 300 B per day. Check more places. Chose also based on the helmet quality and avoid the dirty ones. Driving at left side is not so difficult. Peoples and resident drive slowly, so it is not so risky (nothing like driving in Brazil).
ThaiFriendly: No need to spend time on "you are beautiful" be polite, but clear, otherwise they do not understand and do not respond. So far I paid 2000ST. You can find pretty girls. I suggest to pay a subscription. TF is great not only on pics, but also one search filters based on height and weight.
ATM: they al shit expensive. Be ready to pay a 220 B tax whatever your amount is + a markup on the exchange rate, which is another tax. I tried a few places, with a markup ranging from 5% to 3. 5%. The 3. 5% is at all 7/11. If you have a better one, please advice.
Anyone willing to have a drink together and maybe ride somewhere during the day? I'm 60. PM me.