Readme before you journey
// EP.0 ~ We choose to go to the sea because the sea also chooses us.
We didn't come to the sea because of "escaping the heat" or "escaping love".
That's the reason for ordinary people, not us.
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We don't like to follow anyone, and it's hard for anyone to follow us.
We like to call ourselves "we".
But other people often call us "Hip~sters".
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Let's Go To Da Sea !!!
Let's go see the sunshine
We have join the fun
Everybody come on the holiday
#hipstertrip #Phuket #Tachaii #MaiTohn
// EP.1 ~" Let's go to Koh Tachai ... It's beautiful, right ?? "
"We're done planning the trip !!! "
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Sometimes the destination doesn't matter as much as
Keyword ... "Trip planning is done"
Friends suggested, I accidentally responded easily
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Who has ever planned a trip? Raise your hand !!!
Did you plan your own trip ... Headache?
"Where to eat, where to go, hotels, where to sleep"
"Check the threads, read reviews in a bunch"
"Consuming information, overflowing, floating in my head"
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But this is it, good life, lovely friends take care of everything
To sum it up, this trip is hipster, enjoy it
Super comfortable, pack your clothes, put your camera around your neck
The rest, turn left, turn right ... go wherever the group goes
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Our team has five superhumans, guaranteed to be strong
To support heavy eating, light eating, everyone is ready (eat) all day
"Which shop is delicious, where is delicious, don't miss it, we'll definitely go !!!"
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The plane landed at Phuket Airport
The first command, the trip leader started to command
We, the wheels are turning ... let's eat !!!
First check point, we headed to "Mee Ton Pho" near the clock tower
The first meal offering consists of
" Hokkien noodles "
" Satay pork "
" Curry noodles "
" Steamed fish cake ... and others, blah blah blah "
Let's say, what's on the menu, just point and order
Like calculating the accumulated calories of the belly, barely in time
// EP.2 ~ After the main food mission is over
The afternoon air is still scorching, exceeding ten thousand degrees.
The hardcore group decided to find a chic cafe to escape the heat.
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We chose to go to the "UnforgetTable" shop.
The small shop is decorated in a vintage style, which looks warm.
The owner is very kind and has a wealth of information about tea.
There are all kinds of flavors and types to choose from.
The owner also helped to explain the tourist attractions in detail.
I even wanted to hire him as a guide to take me around Phuket, haha.
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In addition to tea, coffee and cake, the shop is also delicious.
The tableware, spoons and forks used to serve customers
are also vintage, in line with the style of the shop's decoration.
And let us choose... our own teacups.
What kind of cup and color we want to sip our tea from.
Wow, sitting and savoring the cake while sipping afternoon tea,
I feel like I have the demeanor of an English gentleman right away: P
// EP.3 ~ "Sino-Portuguese" style street
Hipster style, you must come, we tell you
Because the building is very artistic!!!
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Although some blocks may change hands,
The new owner has converted it for commercial use.
As a chic cafe or a chic hotel
But many other blocks remain the same. ¨C11C In the past, it was a grocery store, and it is still the same today. ¨C12C Looks like a veteran game The original owner is the real deal. ¨C13C ¨C14C Or some buildings are used for residential purposes only. ¨C15C But the entrance door to the house is classic. ¨C16C .. ¨C17C .. ¨C18C Overall, we are impressed with the streets of the old town. ¨C19C It's a pleasure to walk around, thank you to all the townspeople. ¨C20C ¨C21C For helping to preserve these old buildings. ¨C22C Not just two buildings, but the whole street. ¨C23C .. ¨C24C .. ¨C25C Walking around, you can feel the Phuket of the past. ¨C26C Which continues to pass on its prosperity to the present day. ¨C27C ¨C28C From a large port city with bustling people and trade, ¨C29C Today, Phuket is still full of charm. ¨C30C Attracting people from all over the world to visit. ¨C31C As one of the top tourist destinations in the world. ¨C32C ¨C33C ¨C34C
// EP.4 ~ Another spot we love on the Old Town Road
"Phuket Thai Hua Museum" Admission fee is only 50 baht/person
Tells the history of Phuket City in full
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Value for money, friendly price, and there is parking available
Please support them, go and see
// EP.5 ~ Anyone who comes to Phuket must visit Promthep Cape to watch the sunset
Even if you have to brave the traffic jam from the way up the hill
Or wade through the crowds of mainland Chinese tour groups
But yes, we have to go anyway.
It's like a compulsory education.
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And the day we went was like a special day.
Because the sunset at Promthep Cape
We saw the sky turn pink, pink
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Why is the sky so sweet?
I wonder if it's the overflowing pink color from the confession
The feelings that are the same for two people
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Both smiling and happy with both friends
Who found each other's hearts at Promthep Cape, woooww : P
That evening, besides the pink sky, pink hearts
The love of both of them as well : )
// EP.6 ~ One day trip to Koh Tachai
We consider it the best of P'Jae.
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There are many tour operators, choose the one you like and call to book.
On the day of the trip, the tour company has a van to pick you up in front of your hotel in Phuket.
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The appointment time is six in the morning, the van is fifteen minutes late.
Uncle, the driver, is worried that we will miss the boat.
So he stepped on the gas pedal, the van shot forward like a rocket.
The legendary eight-lane road would have been shaken if it dared to challenge Uncle.
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Arrive at the pier in Phang Nga Province, waiting to board the boat to Koh Tachai.
Take a speedboat for another hour and a half.
Thanks to Uncle's driving skills, we are now accustomed to the waves of the southern sea.
Once we set sail, the waves come crashing down, high and low.
We are not afraid, we do not get seasick, not even a little.
In short, we slept soundly and woke up at Koh Tachai.
// EP.7 ~ The boat went to Koh Tachai for snorkeling before diving.
When we arrived at the drop-off point, it was perfect for snorkeling.
The sea was azure, the water was crystal clear, and you could see the bottom.
The others jumped into the water one by one until the boat was empty.
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But we didn't do this basic snorkeling activity.
It's too ordinary to buy a tour to Koh Tachai and then go snorkeling.
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As a hipster, you have to do something different.
We came to Koh Tachai just to take pictures and soak up the atmosphere.
If we went down, we'd get soaked, and how could we take pictures to show off?
Even though hipsters and the sea are a match made in heaven,
it's cool to come to the sea and not go in the water. If you've never done it, try it.
// EP.8 ~ The moment my feet touched Koh Tachai
I let out a long exclamation… Oh my god!!!
"The Island of Love, Paradise Beach" is right here
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To be honest, I'm not usually a fan of the sea.
Because when I come to the sea, it's hot, and I don't really swim.
But when I saw Koh Tachai, it was like "Jinjin's dream sea".
It's so beautiful that I could just sit on the beach and chill. ¨C11C .. ¨C12C .. ¨C13C "Sand Sea Sky" does an amazing job of dividing the colors. ¨C14C The white sand is like it was sprinkled from a coffee mate powder. ¨C15C The seawater near the beach is turquoise and crystal clear. ¨C16C Farther from the shore, the sea is a deep indigo color. ¨C17C And finally, it contrasts with the blue sky. ¨C18C .. ¨C19C .. ¨C20C It's so beautiful, why wait… "I'm rushing to float in bliss clutch" ¨C21C ¨C22C
// EP.9 ~ You know what? Koh Tachai also has ice cream.
White, thick, sweet "it" ... coconut milk, coconut milk
Add sugar to add "fun" to life.
Let's go on a trip and eat ice cream :")
// EP.10 ~ At the viewpoint of Koh Tachai
Perfect for hipster photos
Flip-flops are not allowed on Koh Tachai
I had fun taking pictures barefoot, it was so hot
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The path is not very adventurous
From the beach, it's a 20-minute walk uphill
But the problem is that the viewpoint is an open rock platform
And the rocks are exposed to the sun, so my feet were almost burnt
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I saw the guide walking briskly, not afraid of the heat
But I was in a hurry to be a gentleman with blisters, so I walked on my side
P.S. Even though my feet were hot, I had to go up, the view is amazing
// EP.11 ~ Let's continue our adventure to "Mai Thon Island" the next day.
It's not worth the plane ticket to visit only one island, so let's visit two!
This island was originally called Honeymoon Private Island.
Because it was a concession of a Japanese tour company.
Selling tour packages targeting Japanese honeymooners.
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The island was closed for a long time after the tsunami hit Phuket.
Although the buildings on the island were only slightly damaged.
But Japanese tourists were worried and didn't come to visit as before.
The concessionaires changed hands several times.
Until now, the island has been reopened to tourists.
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You can travel from the pier in Phuket.
It's not far, just an hour by speedboat to the island.
If you ask us if it's beautiful... Mai Thon Island is okay.
The water is clear, but Koh Tachai is better because it has a wider beach.
And the viewpoint on the hill is also more beautiful than at Mai Thon.
If we had to choose one, we would vote for Koh Tachai.
But if we have time and money, let's visit both islands!
// EP.12 ~ A relaxing day for... Kagekage-Gaara
The sand user from Sunagakure
Training in ninjutsu on the Log Island
// EP.13 ~ This is the "Rubber Band Rifle Fist"
Monkey D. Luffy…Straw Hat Pirates
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Sa-Mong's brain seems to be going away - -"
// EP.14 ~ After finishing the island and sea trip,
I stopped by "Sino-Portuguese Style" again at dusk.
I wanted to capture the classic buildings against the light trails.
Camera ready, tripod ready, all I needed was a car passing in front of the lens.
I guess I went too late, I waited a long time for a car to pass by. - -"
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Although it's in the city center, the atmosphere is very different.
During the day, it's bustling with people walking around.
At night, the shops roll up their mats and rest.
Let's recharge and rest before starting a new day again.
Shops still have breaks Love is the same
// EP.15 ~ Let's talk about hotels and accommodation in Phuket.
The first hotel I'd like to recommend is called Blu Monkey.
Phuket is full of hotels, so what makes this one special?
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Blu Monkey is a chic hotel located in the city center.
Five people can stay in two rooms for an average of 450 baht per night.
Although the price is low, the service is definitely not low-quality.
The internet is fast, the shower has strong water pressure, and the air conditioning is cool.
The rooms are decorated in a simple white, black, and gray theme, but they are comfortable.
In short, the facilities are complete and meet basic standards.
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In addition to breakfast, the hotel also provides sticky rice with pork wrapped in banana leaves.
This is a great snack to keep you going throughout the day.
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And the ultimate hipster perk: the hotel offers free bicycle rentals for exploring the city.
These are not your average, run-of-the-mill bicycles.
They are stylish and have gears to make it easier to go up and down hills.
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I may sound like I'm getting free accommodation, but I'm not.
I paid full price, but the hotel is so good that I just had to share it with you.
// EP.16 ~ This Phuket trip, we also have a luxurious and comfortable place to stay.
Foto Hotel, I've stayed here before.
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Why did I choose to stay at this hotel?
"The trip leader" pointed out the target and locked the specification.
It's clear, be a good porter.
Stay anywhere, you have to follow the leader.
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Arriving at the top floor, the view is amazing.
The sea in front and the mountains behind, the feng shui is excellent.
Try sleeping here for one night, I guarantee you'll wake up feeling light.
Because not only the wind, but also the circulation of energy is convenient according to the book.
Many thousand-baht bills also flew away.
When I was in the lobby, I cleared the hotel bill T_T
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Oh well... even though some of my leg hair fell out.
But try breaking the piggy bank and staying here.
Young people, hipsters, must love it.
There are so many cool photo spots.
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I've collected a lot of pictures of the hotel, let's show them to you.
// EP.17 ~ Due to the location of Foto Hotel on the hillside
The design of the rooms is staggered down in levels.
If you stay in a room on the lower floor, you will definitely sweat when you walk up to the lobby on the upper floor.
If you are too lazy to walk, they have a golf cart service to pick you up and drop you off.
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After checking in, the hotel staff took me to my room.
The condition of the room is, well, luxurious, worth the money I saved up.
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The bed is big enough to play sepak takraw, the pillows are as soft as golden goose feathers. ¨C11C If you accidentally lean back and lie down, you will be ready to be pulled away. ¨C12C It's like a remote control that can make you fall asleep instantly, just as the rumors say. ¨C13C .. ¨C14C .. ¨C15C Plus, there's a bathtub on the balcony for you to soak in! ¨C16C Lying in the bathtub, enjoying the view, you'll definitely be in a daze. ¨C17C Staying in luxury and comfort, I finally know what it's like. ¨C18C ¨C19C
// EP.18 ~ After packing my bags and soaking up the beauty of the room,
I immediately rushed out to explore the different corners of the hotel.
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Every minute of my life at Foto Hotel felt precious.
I paid thousands, so I had to make the most of it.
I walked through every nook and cranny, looking for photo spots, which they really had a lot of.
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I admired the Olympic-sized swimming pool with its colorful LED lights.
It felt like I had visited Jiuzhaigou's Five Flower Lake in this lifetime.
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The Tiffin Mama restaurant was also decorated with quirky ideas.
Mortars, bowls, pots, and soy sauce bottles were all there.
They were arranged on shelves, looking stylish and unique.
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I give it a full ten points for creativity and practicality.
If you're missing anything, just grab it and continue cooking in the kitchen.
I guarantee that you, the customer, will have a continuous supply of food: P
// EP.19 ~ I slept so well last night
Why is that!!!????
Because the seamless woven fabric, I slept soundly in the Foto hotel suite
Heyyy, no... that's the Toto bedding set!!!
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Tada!!! After waking up, I immediately got up and took pictures of the hotel in the morning
Go all out, can the air in a can back home, done it
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Get ready to take a shower and then recharge with breakfast
The food is available in sets, the taste is average, you can eat when you are hungry
If you are not full, you can order bread or salad, they have a separate line for that
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I checked in in the dark yesterday, so I didn't see the full view on the top floor
When I see it today, it's a blessing, the pool is so tempting
But if we play in the water, how will we take pictures?
In conclusion, as a hipster photographer, we have to be patient and just walk around taking pictures instead
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If you come here, you can soak in the pool or sit and chill in the giant basket
Just do whatever you feel comfortable with, but I guarantee you'll have a good time : P
// EP.20 ~ Bonus for those who come now, beautiful view, get to see the crane for free
Life is so good, no matter how you take a picture, you'll get the crane
If you're late, the construction site will be finished, you won't see the crane
If you don't come to Foto Hotel now, you might regret not seeing the crane
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Sea view, mountain view, move aside
Hipsters ask for a good view, with a crane
// EP.21 ~ End. Who has been traveling too much and has body aches
Want to relieve pain and fatigue, go home comfortably, feel light
Come on, BOKHE SPA on the ground floor of the hotel
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You will be able to relax and melt your wealth
Single massage, couple massage with private room, full service available
Foto Hotel: More Than Just Cuddly Bears
Beyond the cuddly bears, Foto Hotel offers a unique experience: canned elephants!
These可怜的 elephants shiver in refrigerated display cases in every room. We urge compassionate guests to free the elephants by, er, putting them in their mouths… or, rather, releasing them back into the wild.
All complimentary drinks and snacks in the mini-bar are included in the room rate, so don't forget to help the elephants!
// EP.23 ~ We also have merit-making and worshiping ceremonies.
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Wat Chalong, or Wat Chaitharam
is a temple that is a symbol of Phuket.
Paying respect to Luang Pho Chaem of Wat Chalong
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I learned about Luang Pho's history since I was a child.
I just got to pay respect today. Amen. : )
// EP.24 ~ Let's talk about food in Phuket.
There's so much food here, it's overwhelming.
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The crew ate and ate, they ate the whole trip.
If something was delicious, they ordered two or three plates.
When they returned to Bangkok, their weight had skyrocketed.
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Like in the picture, this is Thung Ka Cafe, which also serves food.
Don't be confused, their food is more popular than their coffee.
It has a great location on a hill, overlooking the entire city of Phuket.
This restaurant is famous, but we got a table right away, no waiting.
The food was served quickly and it was delicious.
In conclusion, it's a triple pass: great service, delicious food, and amazing views.
We were impressed, they get our vote to continue, we'll definitely be back next time.
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As for other restaurants we tried, we highly recommend:
" Mee Ton Pho Restaurant "
" Ko Ang Seafood Restaurant "
" หมอมูดง Restaurant "
" Wan Chan Restaurant "
We did some research on these restaurants to find out what their specialties were.
Or you can ask for their menu, look at the recommended dishes and order them.
It's guaranteed to be delicious, the crew vouches for it with their bellies.
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Actually, the crew still has a list of other restaurants they want to try.
But there wasn't enough time and their stomachs were already full.
So we'll postpone it to the next trip, we'll definitely be back for more.
// EP.25 ~ Before waiting for the flight back, we stopped by
"Sirinat National Park" is right next to the airport.
The park has a long beach with large shady pine trees.
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Then we met a "hipster idol group"
It's a gang of almost thirty blonde foreigners.
Surrounded by a barbecue picnic on the beach.
It's a large group with members of all ages.
Retirement age, working age, and even toddlers.
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Why is this gang a hipster idol?
From being able to speak English like snakes and fish.
They introduced themselves as a group of sailors from New Zealand.
Came to Phuket by sailing a boat as a gang.
Sailed from New Zealand without a plan.
If they like it, they park their boat and stop by.
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They have been sailing to Phuket for more than a week.
They plan to stay for a few more days and then sail to Indonesia.
The plan for the whole trip is to sail for a year without rushing.
After they are satisfied with the trip, they will sail back to New Zealand.
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I was wondering if there were four or five children in the group.
Compared to our country, they would be in about 6th grade.
I asked, "I am asking for information. You are sailing for a year."
Don't the children who come with you have to go to school!!!??
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They told the children to drop out of school first.
Bring the children to sail with them as a life experience.
Children will explore the world and grow naturally.
Not growing up from a square room in school.
When they return, they can go back to school with their friends whenever they want.
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I listened and nodded in agreement. The older brother's ideology is very cool.
Take your children out of school and travel.
Sail around the world without a plan.
This is what you call a "real hipster gang" : )
// EP.26 ~ Before closing the Phuket trip, Ta Chai, Mai Khon, eat all you can
According to tradition, let's summarize the damage as follows.
- Blu Monkey Hotel 900 baht per person / 2 nights
- Foto Hotel 2,000 baht per person / 1 night
- Koh Tachai + Mai Khon tour 5,500 baht per person / 2 days
- Central fund for heavy eating 2,000 baht per person / 4 days
- Round-trip airfare 1,600 baht per person
Total approximately 12,000 baht... per 4 days 3 nights trip
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We don't come to Phuket often, so we talked about it.
We also made a schedule to travel around and eat around to get our money's worth.
It seems expensive, but if you control it well, 8,000 is fine.
We went to Tachai & Mai Khon, two islands in two days.
If you choose one, we recommend "Tachai".
We voted unanimously because it's more beautiful.
#Save 2,700 baht
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As for the hotel, we chose to sleep in the middle.
Not focusing on the amazing view, but overall it's okay, such as Blu Monkey.
It's about 400-500 baht/person per night, which can save a lot of budget.
#Save 1,500 baht
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As for the cost of food, we spent two thousand baht in four days.
We eat seafood every day, almost growing fins.
It also includes the cost of cakes, tea, coffee, and mouthwash.
If you calculate it, it's only five hundred baht per day.
Even if you think of it as a meal, some meals are more expensive than MK Suki.
But if you eat and live moderately,
You don't have to starve, you can still eat some seafood.
Of course, when you come to Phuket, do you eat fried chicken with fried egg every meal?
We think it's about three hundred baht a day, four days is 1,200 baht.
#Save 800 baht
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From 12,000 baht, subtract 5,000 baht.
There are 7,000 baht left, we add another 1,000 baht as a reserve budget.
In conclusion, a 4-day, 3-night trip with round-trip flights.
If you plan well and control your budget, 8,000 baht is definitely enough.
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Let's clear our schedule, lock in a date, and go to Phuket : )
P.S. Even though it's a sweet trip, it's a bit too sweet.
Because they went as a couple, but we were an odd number.
But I dare to say, from all the trips I've been on,
I've never been as tired as this trip before.
I mean, eat, eat, eat, stuff yourself all the time, your body is about to burst.
When we take a break, we crack jokes at each other, laughing so hard our bellies ache.
It's a trip where our stomachs are working all the time, but it's really fun.
~ The end ~
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