Phuket or Krabi - Which is Better?

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Phuket and Krabi are two of the most popular hot spots of Thailand but which one should you prefer if you can go only one of them?
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00:00 Intro
00:32 Phuket
03:08 Krabi

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@erdemulubas Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! If you want to see more comparisons like this let me know here ✌🏼

@f1f278 5 ай бұрын

Love the honesty!! LIKED 👍

@erdemulubas 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching 🫶🏼

@james_wilkinson 21 күн бұрын

thanks for the video I'm definitely checking out some of those hikes!

@erdemulubas 21 күн бұрын

Have fun! It was one of the best things to do in Krabi ✌🏼

@hump1953 10 ай бұрын

I’m 70 years old and was in Phuket last November… nice experience although very touristy….I will be in Thailand this November and plan to visit Krabi this time around……I think I’m a little too old for rock climbing, but the beaches, street food and a little night life and drinking should keep me satisfied….😊

@erdemulubas 10 ай бұрын

I think over-tourism ruined everywhere in the world. I’m trying skip the crowds by going everywhere off-season or waking up at 5 am 😅 I hope I will be traveling on my 70s aswell! Good luck to you and wish you a good vacation already! 🙏🏼🇹🇭

@norodom2074 2 ай бұрын

I was in Krabi about 3 weeks ago. I enjoyed it very much. Stayed at the Fiore resort. Took a tuk tuk to the main strip. They had a very nice night market. Krabi is more laid back imo.

@jupiter998 10 ай бұрын

Expect to be in Krabi in a few months, to chill out after crossing Thailand on motorbike. The view from Dragon crest mountain does look something to behold. The wonders of planning trips using google earth compared to my backpacking days through Asia 30 odd years ago ...makes a big difference :)

@erdemulubas 10 ай бұрын

Yea I cant stop thinking how people were traveling before Google Maps 😅 I cant even find my hotel room without it 😅😅😅 Look like you made the impossible ✌🏼

@brothersman524 Жыл бұрын

Completely agree with you on your assessment. I do totally prefer Krabi over Phuket. I didn't like Phuket much even though there are some nice places there. I've been to Krabi (staying in Ao Nang) twice and loved it both times - it has a more relaxing vibe. And I agree that it is quicker to get to Phi Phi Islands (Maya Bay) from Krabi than from Phuket and you are right that it is a bit cheaper. But Phi Phi Islands is in Krabi Province anyway. You can do the James Bond Island tour from Krabi too but yes I agree that it is too congested and touristy.

@erdemulubas Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment! I hope to go back Krabi once more again. Loved Railey so much! 🧗🏻🥳

@wildmaven21 11 ай бұрын

thank you, your taste in tourist experiences is very similar to ours so this is super helpful for us to plan our trip :)

@erdemulubas 11 ай бұрын

You are welcome! I'm glad to hear that the video has been helpful. Wish you a good trip!

@travelingwithoutluggage7632 10 ай бұрын

❤

@annaliiko6465 Жыл бұрын

Agree with every word ☺️

@erdemulubas Жыл бұрын

🫶🏼🫶🏼

@Reddylion 11 ай бұрын

Good video

@erdemulubas 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much ✌🏼

@jameso9307 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I’m planning a honeymoon and we’ll have 7-8 nights to spend at either Phuket, Krabi or both. I wanted to know your opinion. I know you liked Krabi better but would that amount of time be enough for both? Or would you just pick one. Thankyou!

@erdemulubas Жыл бұрын

To travel both of the places you would spend one day on the road which would be a waste of precious time. I would prefer staying in Ao Nang and maybe stay 1-2 nights in Phi Phi and go Maya Bay

@wow-hh5ed 9 ай бұрын

Phuket to Krabi by road just 3 hours.

@irmafranke1012 Жыл бұрын

Hi. I will be in Thailand this November. I was looking to go to Phi Phi Islands from Phuket but now may go from Ao Nang. I will be in Railey Beach for 3 days. I'll look up to see if I can go to Phi Phi Islands from there. Thank you for your video!

@erdemulubas Жыл бұрын

Yea definitely take a boat from Ao Nang to Phi Phi. They may stop at Railey to take passengers aswell but I’m not sure. Railey is the best place in that region. Enjoy your trip! ✌🏼

@brothersman524 Жыл бұрын

It is quicker from Railey or Ao Nang to get to Phi Phi Islands than from Phuket

@irmafranke1012 Жыл бұрын

@@brothersman524 thank you. It can be overwhelming to plan all of this and not really understand how to get around from place to place or what things should cost. I am traveling with my parents. I assume there are people selling excursions in Railey to Phi Phi. I will plan to go from there. Thank you!!

@brothersman524 Жыл бұрын

@@irmafranke1012 There are travel kiosks in Railey selling tours to Phi Phi, Hong Islands and 4-Islands Tour. I went from Ao Nang both times but they do stop at Railey (West Railey rather than Phra Nang) to collect passengers from there to go to Phi Phi Islands and it is quicker

@irmafranke1012 Жыл бұрын

@@brothersman524 Thank you so much! I will do it like that! I am so excited to go. I havent really done much all pandemic and desperately need a vacation. I will be there with my parents and paying for this as an anniversary gift to them. Im really hoping they love it as much as I know I will. Thanks again. Greetings from Los Angeles!

@Jeanca99 10 ай бұрын

thank you brother! I will be in Krabi 4 days and a half and then in phuket 5 days but I guess the trips to the islands is ok from both sides ,like if I want to go to phi phi islands I can go from both

@erdemulubas 10 ай бұрын

Yea you can take a boat to Phi Phi from both places. Prices are different though) Cheaper from Krabi

@hannahrentonmusic 2 ай бұрын

@@erdemulubas interesting, thanks !

@shaunaevans755 11 ай бұрын

Great Review! I love being outside more than anything. I am 65, just retired and traveling with my daughter. Is there anything in Phuket that I'd regret not seeing as I will never be in Thailand again? I'm now thinking of changing my plan and going to Krabi instead. I hate "touristy" places really. but I don't want to miss something crucial. lol

@erdemulubas 11 ай бұрын

Sunday Market in old town was my favorite experience in Phuket and I really enjoyed Thai street food there. It was the best thai street food experience for me. Maybe that one would be a "miss" 🤔

@vocean7418 8 ай бұрын

Hello! Can you further explain the international license that you’ll need? I’ll be in Ao Nang and am considering renting scooters throughout the trip.

@erdemulubas 8 ай бұрын

Diriving licenses are valid in the country that you got the license, they are not international. Most countries accept many licenses only for 1 month or so for tourism. If Thailand requests international driving permit from you (depending on your nationality) you should get it. It is a temporary document only valid for 1-2 years. There are so many online websites that you can get the permit but I don’t want to vouch for any of them because the police did not check my permit and approved it. Just Google it, you will get many results ✌🏼

@sabrinachang2817 9 ай бұрын

hello may I know the name of the Sunday market u were talking about? or isit literally called Sunday market?

@erdemulubas 8 ай бұрын

Yea it is literally called Sunday Food Market) it is in Phuket Old Town. Very well known place, you cant miss it

@sabrinachang2817 8 ай бұрын

@@erdemulubas great! thanks man. will be looking to head over! 😊

@PS65501 9 ай бұрын

Per day with activities food and bike ; how many Bhat's required approx in Phuket and krabi ?

@erdemulubas 9 ай бұрын

Aaah though question 😅 Better to have at least $40 minimum per day for budget hotel + bike and food. Activities can vary a lot. You may want to rent a private boat who knows) but activities usually can double up your daily budget easily

@crclarke5251 6 ай бұрын

Which is better for a relaxing family beach holiday ( 2 adults and 11 year old)? Planning for december 2024

@erdemulubas 6 ай бұрын

Depends on what type of person you are. Phuket is really touristy. Mexico - Cancún type of touristy. Nightlife, loud music, crowd, theme parks, tourists coming with tour buses… But mostly full of families. Most beautiful beaches are in Phuket if you are a beach bum. Kata Noi is especially very beautiful and a bit away from nightlife but still crowded. Krabi is more laid back tropical vacation place. Still touristy but different type. Backpackers place a bit but there are families enjoying Krabi as well. If you wanna get away from crowd and stay in more of a hidden hippie place go to Railey. I don’t know you personally so I can’t pick a place for you 😅

@crclarke5251 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. We went to thailand travelling way back in 2004, missed the tsunami by 24 hours . Great memories but mainly in koh lanta, phagnan and samui… krabi may be better for a more chilled experience. Its basically a birthday treat , hotel on beach and not do much holiday thing….

@erdemulubas 6 ай бұрын

@@crclarke5251 Wow, missing the tsunami by 24 hours is… I don’t know what to say about it. I would sit on couch and think about life by watching the wall for long time 😅 I’d prefer Krabi too 👍🏼

@crclarke5251 6 ай бұрын

Yeh I think krabi too☺️. We were a little lucky, other folk we met prob werent. Its always a country we would love to return to. The people were amazing there. Great video btw, concise and full of useful info. Have a great new year

@erdemulubas 6 ай бұрын

@crclarke5251 Wish you a great year and the same amount of luck 🍀😅

@allthingsreview777 9 ай бұрын

Do you need a motorcycle endorsement on the international drivers license? Thanks

@erdemulubas 9 ай бұрын

As I understand motorcycle endorsement is a US thing. My licence is in EU standart (I have both car licence and motorcycle licence) but I can say that you need a motorcycle licence or whatever is equivalent in your home country + international permit