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I never used Marriott in Phuket,as it is too far away from Patong and even expensive to my standards. But I like it in Pattaya for 3-4 days. Close to walking street, big garden and swimming pool as I don't like the beach in Pattaya.
You may like a house in Nai Harn, and maybe I will think of it once I retire and stay for a few months in Thailand.
But I am living alone in Belgium. I have a cleaning lady but that doesn't mean I dont have to do some housekeeping. Washing, ironing and so is no problem, I have done that my whole sailing life. But when I am on holidays I want to be pampered. Breakfast before my nose in the morning without having to buy it in shops or going to a resto some km from my bed. Laundry at hand... I don't want to do one bit of work. I will pay for the luxury I get, and I stay in hotels between 3000 and 5000 Baht a night. But I work hard enough, make excellent money and have no family. So I prefer to give it to hotels, bars, restaurants and other amusement.
And no way am I going to drive a mototbike or even a car in Thailand. I have my hotel in Patong and if you see me going home at night you would understand. And at the times I need transport, like going to play golf, I have my regular taxidrivers who offer me a good price and if I calculate it, it is cheaper than renting a car (and no problem if you drink or if an accident happens).
But then, everybody has his way of spending his holidays, and mine suits me like yours suits you.
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