| There's no denying that Phuket continues to be a | | | | your own house for a fraction of the price of |
| winner with holidaymakers, but it's often | | | | something similar in the Western world. |
| overlooked just how appealing the island is to | | | | Eating out is also reasonably priced and there are |
| expats aiming to relocate. Thailand is a great place | | | | a variety of restaurants to choose from in |
| to live, but depending on your needs, each | | | | Phuket. There are numerous places to go |
| different province will be like heaven or hell. Most | | | | shopping, including Central Festival mall in Phuket |
| people's first stop is Bangkok., but the appeal of | | | | City and Jungceylon in Patong. Tesco and Tops |
| the big city can wear thin in a short time. Phuket | | | | are two popular supermarkets that you can find |
| has most of the amenities of Bangkok with the | | | | all over the island. |
| added bonus of being a tropical island. | | | | Other amenities in Phuket include cinemas, go-kart |
| One of the main draws of living in Thailand is how | | | | tracks, shooting ranges, bars, clubs and pubs, and |
| cheap everything is compared to the places such | | | | a couple of parks. The real draw of the island, |
| as America, Japan, Europe, Britain and Australia. | | | | however, is its beaches. |
| Money goes a lot further in Thailand than in many | | | | It doesn't take long for new residents to figure |
| other countries, You may have read about how | | | | out which beaches are worth visiting and which |
| expensive Phuket is to live, but take those words | | | | are worth avoiding altogether. Forget Patong |
| with a pinch of salt. Phuket may be slightly more | | | | Beach if you want something scenic and try |
| pricey than Bangkok, but if you're careful with | | | | somewhere like Yanui or Mai Khao instead. It's a |
| your money you can live on much the same as in | | | | fantastic feeling to be able to have your pick of |
| the capital. | | | | more than a dozen beach spots on your day off. |
| Accommodation isn't expensive in Phuket unless | | | | In terms of work, there are ample opportunities |
| you're keen on renting a lavish condo or a big | | | | to find employment with schools, language |
| house. You can rent a basic studio apartment or a | | | | schools, magazines, newspapers, hotels and |
| small house for about 5,000 baht a month in | | | | resorts, property companies, and other |
| Phuket Town. You'll find that renting a place | | | | businesses. Get yourself to the island, get out |
| somewhere like Patong is a lot more expensive. | | | | there and meet people - soon enough the |
| Alternatively, if you have a Thai wife you can buy | | | | opportunities will begin to present themselves. |