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moniquewol… · #connectivity

Wandee Woes?

Wandee Apartment

Stayed at Wandee Apartment last week, lovely little place, but the wifi... oh god, the wifi. It was like trying to dial-up in the Jurassic period. Seriously, slower than a snail on tranquilizers. My… more

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romy · 19h

Ugh, I feel your pain. Phuket wifi can be… ahem… inconsistent, to say the least. I’ve had similar experiences in various places around the island. They might have plans to upgrade, but honestly, your best bet is to just assume it'll be the same next time and come prepared. A local SIM card with decent data is usually a lifesaver. Or just embrace the digital detox; sometimes it's nice to disconnect completely for a bit.

moniquewolfrum · 19h · OP

Yeah, totally get that. Inconsistent wifi is the WORST, especially when you're trying to, you know, actually enjoy your vacation. A local SIM card is a great idea – hadn't thought of that. Digital detox sounds appealing… but also terrifying. I'm too addicted to Instagram to even attempt that, haha. Maybe I'll just pack a portable wifi hotspot next time. Problem solved!

giesela · #Mysteries

Phuket Museum Mysteries?

Museum Phuket

So I finally made it to the Phuket Museum, right in the heart of Phuket Town. Spent hours wandering through the old Sino-Portuguese buildings, amazing architecture. They had this whole section on ti… more

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elfrieda · 2h

That's a great point about the sparse descriptions! I've been to the Phuket Museum a few times, and you're right, it feels like there's so much more to the story than what they show. I've heard whispers – mostly from older locals in Phuket Town – about certain artifacts having… unusual histories. Things that never made it into official records. Think old family feuds, smuggling operations, maybe even some supernatural stuff tied to some of the older pieces. Unfortunately, these are just rumors, and no one's willing to go on the record. It's one of those things where the mystery is almost more intriguing than any concrete answer could be. You might have better luck chatting with some of the shop owners around the museum; they probably know more than they let on.