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Start first knowing that what a Thai considers a basic or a very nice house may be quite different from what you might consider acceptable. Many Thais, particularly on Phuket, will live two, three or four people to a one room (studio) apartment.
Thai's often assume people want to live in Phuket Town - you may not wish to. But, employers on this part of the island often provide transport to work - check on it though - sometimes it's the back of a pick up truck, sometimes a songthaew, sometimes an A/C bus with the music on full blast . . .
I live in Cherng Talay - next to Bang Tao - and I would guess you'll need to pay B8-10k for a decent small one-bedroom in this area. I pay fifteen for a very comfortable (but smallish - maybe 1000 sq ft [@90sq meters?]) 2br. (A/C, furnished with everything - including TV, Sat TV, etc).
But . . . things are slow right now - and it is semi-low season anyway - so you might be able to find a good deal. It is very worth taking your time and finding the right place. Uh, in case you don't know - A/C is a must - but being from Singapore - you may not think so!
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