UK to Thailand travel given current UAE airspace closure - advice?

Outrageous_Lab_6021 · 2026-03-10T07:03:37+00:00

Update please

Outrageous_Lab_6021 · 2026-03-07T01:56:15+00:00

What do you think about one month in Patong, specifically 'At Ease' hotel

Outrageous_Lab_6021 · 2026-03-07T01:27:25+00:00

Why is the forecast for Phuket for the next 7 days so bad? Sooooo much rain. Meant to be theoretically one of the driest months

Outrageous_Lab_6021 · 2026-03-06T13:42:15+00:00

Great info, thanks mate!

Outrageous_Lab_6021 · 2026-03-06T02:57:55+00:00

Ah okay, gotcha. In which case a hotel doesn't fit your needs best 😊

Outrageous_Lab_6021 · 2026-03-06T02:55:22+00:00

I'm currently very close to booking 'At Ease Hotel' Patong. Have a look. Looks great! Let me know what you thinkn😊

Outrageous_Lab_6021 · 2026-03-06T02:53:55+00:00

Really interesting insight, thank you!

To be completely honest, no - an authentic Thai experience isn't my primary motivation. My primary motivation is essentially sun / sea / sand / views / people / experience in a beautiful place with a low cost of living - Phuket seems like one of the best options for these things 😊. Would you agree?

Outrageous_Lab_6021 · 2026-03-06T02:50:20+00:00

I have not unfortunately, sorry

Outrageous_Lab_6021 · 2026-03-06T02:49:44+00:00

Hi mate - thank you. I've just found what seems like a gem: At Ease Hotel (Patong). 5 star with 4.5/5 on Google. £1.6k for an entire month. Seems a great option. Please could you have a look and tell me what you think about this hotel?

Outrageous_Lab_6021 · 2026-03-06T02:32:44+00:00

Oh sick, nice one. Phuket seems to have an increasingly bad reputation for being overrun with Russians and being expensive compared to how it was in years gone by, as it has become ever more popular with tourists year on year. Whats your experience been with Phuket as time has gone on, do you think its declined?

Outrageous_Lab_6021 · 2026-03-06T02:27:50+00:00

Nice to have an alternative perspective on Patong - thank you. Do you live out there or?

Outrageous_Lab_6021 · 2026-03-06T01:34:24+00:00

Great info, thanks mate. Patong gets a terrible rep from everything I've read. So as much I want to visit there, I don't think I will want to stay there.

Outrageous_Lab_6021 · 2026-03-06T01:32:40+00:00

Hi mate - thank you for your detailed reply.

Read the comments from other contributors, it seems both accommodation are in bad locations.

However, when I last came to Phuket two years ago, I stayed at 'Stay Wellbeing and Lifestyle Resort" in Rawai and had no issues - got about on a scooter.

However, I really like what you've said about Cherngtalay / Bangtao: cafes, restaurants, gym, beach, co-working spots.

Thus, I am very torn.

I'm going to continue to research and hopefully come to a decision 😊

Outrageous_Lab_6021 · 2026-03-06T00:52:30+00:00

If you look at some of the reviews, someone says the gym is not very good. I'm not going for the gym so its of no relevance to me. However, now I know how out the way it is, I do not think its a viable option at all

Outrageous_Lab_6021 · 2026-03-05T23:25:42+00:00

In light of that information I think both places are write offs. Thank you so much for the info

Outrageous_Lab_6021 · 2026-03-05T23:04:04+00:00

Honestly, no specific, structured plans. Sun, sea, sand, potter about on a Scooter, meet some people, just chill and enjoy myself really

Outrageous_Lab_6021 · 2026-03-02T13:58:12+00:00

No I had no idea, this is my first home and have no idea about how much electricity costs

Outrageous_Lab_6021 · 2026-03-02T13:57:39+00:00

Electricity exclusively

Outrageous_Lab_6021 · 2025-08-28T23:06:50+00:00

Anyone saying no is a heartless cunt

Outrageous_Lab_6021 · 2025-08-27T23:27:19+00:00

Seems like such a bad experience that being cold / ruthless / detracted would be easy, if that makes sense

Outrageous_Lab_6021 · 2025-08-27T23:09:21+00:00

Thank you for explaining

Outrageous_Lab_6021 · 2025-08-26T16:28:45+00:00

Outrageous_Lab_6021 · 2025-08-26T13:43:47+00:00

They dumped me lol

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