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The UK government is covering itself just in case. Thailand is the last place you'd expect any trouble. Very different politics and religion and way of life compared to other countries in the SE Asia region. You can't say it'll never happen here, but Thailand always feels safe.
Not true: SouthWest Thailand is mainly muslim and I understand why the British Government should advise people not to go there.
A pity that some people are "appalled" by Phuket. I think if you stay in Patong Beach and don't like girlie bars then it's not pleasant. But it's a very big island. A little exploration takes you to places far off the beaten track. Several smaller beaches and beautiful jungle scenery are easily found. As for the diving, I chose to live and work in Phuket because it offers the Similan Islands. This was my whole reason for coming here in the first place. I found, and still find, Patong to be overcrowded, dusty, dirty and ugly. Other parts of the island are totally different.
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I have a name and a face if you care to look at my profile.
You don't like being criticized, neither do I.
May I remind you that you can easily move out from Krabi to Phuket (slightly more than two hours by public transportation) and take all the cruises to the Similans you can afford?
And please, I never said Thailand was expensive, I have very good friends, but nothing you say or show will EVER convince me to go back to Phuket.
Anyway, Thailand is No.1 wherever you go! I just want to try and set the record straight about my home island.
Again not true: visibility is poor, you might like to go and have a look at the Red Sea for a change.