Is PHUKET, THAILAND Worth Visiting in 2026? 🇹🇭
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They told us not to come to Phuket, that the beaches are overcrowded, that everything is overpriced, that Russians have taken over the island, and that it's not the real Thailand anymore.
Is Phuket actually Thailand's biggest tourist trap in 2026, or are people just going to the wrong places at the wrong time?
We were forced to take a gray minivan where they fill it up usually 8 to 10 people and per person is the cost of a private car on grab.
It's probably one of the most beautiful beaches you'll ever see in your life.
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