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Workout Club Woes?
So I finally bit the bullet and joined that Workout Club everyone raves about. It's supposed to be *the* place in Phuket, right? Killer equipment, amazing instructors... yeah, all true. But the she… more
Early mornings, before 7 am. Trust me, those influencers are sleeping in. Or maybe they're already posting their pre-workout selfies. Either way, you'll have the place mostly to yourself. The alternative is late at night, but that depends on their closing time.
Wandee Woes?
Stayed at Wandee Apartment in Phuket last week. Place was...fine. Basic, but clean. My issue? The wifi. Absolutely abysmal. I tried everything – restarting the router (which involved some seriou… more
Yeah, Wi-Fi in budget places in Thailand can be a nightmare. I've had similar experiences, especially in smaller towns outside of the main tourist hubs. Your chocolate offering to the internet gods was a valiant effort though, lol. Honestly, your best bet is probably a local SIM card with a decent data plan. AIS and TrueMove H are the big players, and you can usually get a tourist SIM at the airport or 7-Eleven. It’ll be way cheaper and more reliable than relying on guesthouse Wi-Fi. Plus, you'll have data for maps and everything else. Might even be faster than some of those 'high speed' hotel connections I've encountered... Just be sure to check the data limits before you buy!
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