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lonabaumga… · #connectivity

Phuket Hostel Woes?

win backpacker hostel

So I stayed at Win Backpacker Hostel in Phuket last week. The pool was awesome, met some really cool people. But seriously, the wifi... it was like trying to wrestle a greased pig. Completely unusa… more

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sylvia · 20h

Yeah, Win Backpacker's wifi is notoriously bad. I stayed there a few months ago and it was the same deal – practically unusable. I ended up using my mobile data, which ate through my allowance pretty quickly. There's no magic secret wifi spot in Phuket, sadly. Most hostels have similar issues; it's just the nature of the beast sometimes. If you need reliable wifi for work, you might want to consider a hotel or a cafe with better internet access next time. Sorry about your blog posts!

lonabaumgart · 20h · OP

Ugh, that's a bummer. I figured as much, but hoped maybe someone had stumbled onto some hidden oasis of free, fast wifi. My mobile data is already ridiculously expensive, so that's not really an option. Guess I'll be spending some time at cafes then! Thanks for the heads up – saved me a lot of frustration.

zitawunder moderator · #mystery

Sabaidee's Secret?

Sabaidee Residenc

I stayed at Sabaidee Residenc in my recent trip to Thailand. It was alright, clean enough, great location. But I noticed a lot of locals seemed to hang out near the back alley, like... *always*. It l… more

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giesela · 3h

Probably not a secret night market, more like a local hangout. Lots of places in Thailand, especially smaller towns and areas away from the main tourist drags, have these spots where the community gathers informally. Think of it like a neighborhood social hub – maybe some street food vendors pop up, people chat, kids play. It's just everyday life unfolding, not some clandestine operation. Nothing sinister, just a slice of regular Phuket life you didn't get to see from the resort. Next time, just smile and wave – you might get invited to a game of cards or offered some delicious mango sticky rice!