EXPATS: 20 Reasons to AVOID PHUKET, THAILAND (and ten reasons you might like it)

Описание: In this video, I rate Phuket as a place for expats in 2025. Much has changed due to Phuket's refugee crisis of Russians and Burmese. #expatlife #thailand #phuket

This vlog is a part of a series where I visit 20 places around Thailand and rate them as places to live for expats; factors include quality of life, peacefulness, healthcare, fitness, and amenities. Cities include Tier 1 - 4 around Thailand or most common places:

TIER 1
Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, and Phuket.
TIER 2
Chiang Rai, Hua Hin, Koh Samui, Krabi
TIER 3
Udon Thani, Khon Kaen, Rayong Chonburi, Korat, Surat Thani, Kho Phangan
TIER 4
Pai, Mae Hong Son, Isaan, Prachuap Kiri Khan, Khao Lak

KEY MOMENTS IN THIS VIDEO
00:45 - 02:30 Phuket's current state
02:31 - 08:00 Ten reasons expats might like Phuket
08:05 - 08:54 Ni hao
08:55 - 19:56 Twenty Reason expats should avoid Phuket
19:57 - 23:56 Interview with Dani, an expat from Germany
23:57 - 29:44 Interview with Simon, and expat from the UK
29:45 - 32:34 Six key sections of Phuket where expats settle
32:35 Closing thoughts

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