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Tess64
#1
Hi .My name is Tess and would love to move to Phuket but need advice and contacts to start off. i am a 64 year old single female and would like to make friends with similar for any advice to make the transition. I currently live on the Gold Coast in AustraliaMany thanks ahead.
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malt
#2
Hi Tess.
I'm an ex Gold Coaster, 30 years at Burleigh. Relocated here to LOS 2 years ago.
Why Phuket ? Very touristy & expensive. Why not consider a more real "Thai" area. So much more natural & nicer in the country.
Cheers.....     Mal.
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NNg26
#3
Hi Tess,

Are you in Phuket now?
I live there with my husband for 4 years already. We are french.... 54 years old.....

Cheers,
Nadine
Tess64
#4
What part of Phuket do you recommend as am very green on areas. Cheers Tess
Tess64
#5
What part are you in. How are you finding it and what is general cost for accommodation for one person.
auserb
#6
hi, how about Pattaya, great place for foreigners
malt
#7
Pattaya for a female expat !!!
Pattaya, best described as "The Human Zoo"
auserb
#8
Wow, that summarizes Pattaya as a greatest city in Thailand for farlangs... Nice one Malt

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