Originally Posted by
NoDeskJob
We really enjoyed Phuket.
Nice condo with private plunge pool, walk to beach.
Also went jet skiing in the ocean, wakeboarded at a lake with a “high line” system, went to a cooking class, and market.
Beautiful beaches and mountains
I worked at the US Embassy in Bangkok for 3 years. It’s a very safe place but I would recommend you never get on a Jet Ski there. It’s without a doubt the #1 tourist scam in the country. You rent the jet ski and when you bring it back they claim you damaged it and demand payment for repairs. There will also be a local cop in on the scam who sides with the Jet Ski owner if you protest. It got so bad that we basically prohibited any US service members from getting on a jet ski while they were TDY to Thailand.
I’m sure there are legit operators around but you have no real way of knowing (about the only exception would be if it belongs to the hotel you are staying at).