This was only my forth visit to Phuket, and only the second since the Tsunami, but I wanted to make a round of some Andaman islands and boost domestic tourism. It was easy navigating Swampy and a pleasant 75 minute flight on VietJet Air budget airline.
Had a taxi booked upon my arrival with transport to Kudo Resort, right on the beach and just a two minute walk to Soi Bangla.
Room was comfortable with two large screen TVs, a mini-kitcken with microwave, and a coffee maker. The FREE minibar was restocked every day and included two cans of Singha.
The balcony featured a huge jacuzzi overlooking the pool with swim-up bar, and a view of the sea.
At night, a DJ played music until 11 and anyone could come in and use the pool for the price of a drink, but there weren't many people around.
I went out for breakfast in the morning but everything was closed except for a few 7-11s. Later, I was able to find a McDonalds that was open several blocks away.
I ended up having breakfast at the resort, which cost 500 baht and was too much food for me.
Savoey Seafood was across the street, open with a 10% covid discount, despite not having much competition, so I had my meals there.
At night, Soi Bangla was almost a ghost town, with 90% of the bars and restaurants closed.
Welcome girls outnumbered pedestrians, this photo at 9:30 PM on a Friday night.
I found some live music had some 69 baht mojitas
Fortunately, the outside bar Sweetiebar was open
Bangla Walking Street was also nearly deserted, but Suzy Wongs GoGo was open and I spent most of my time there drinking 99 baht mojitos and buying 220 baht lady drinks for naked girls to grind on my lap.
Then it was off to Ko Phi Phi