1–1 A trip to Hua Hin can be easily combined with a visit to Bangkok, Thailand’s fascinating capital. 2–1 Phuket’s beaches are much more gorgeous than Hua Hin’s. And there is much more choice for the beaches : if you wish, you can visit a different beach every day of your holiday in Phuket. 2–2 Hua Hin is more affordable than Phuket. Vietnam and Thailand have similar weather conditions — both are tropical countries with rainy and dry seasons. Thailand is a little hotter than Vietnam due to a lower latitudes in the south. The best time to visit Thailand is between November and March when the weather is cool and dry. 3. From Bangkok to Phuket by Bus. Karon Temple Market in Phuket. There are both day and overnight buses from Bangkok to Phuket –all of them offering AC, on-board snacks and drinks, and free movies. Overnight buses are more popular and fill up quickly, so make sure you book well in advance, especially during high season. Visitors can find plenty of fun things to do in both Koh Samui and Pattaya. With generally more activities and things to do, visitors tend to spend more time in Koh Samui than in Pattaya. Usually, 3-7 days is a good amount of time for Koh Samui, and 2-3 days is enough time in Pattaya. Families should spend more time in Koh Samui than Pattaya Big Buddha Hill – Wat Phra Khao Yai. Art In Paradise – The Parody Of Pattaya. The Floating Market – Sabziwala On Boat. Underwater World – Trip To Submarine Life. Sanctuary Of Truth – The Tale Of Philosophical Fact. Jomtien Beach – Little Escape From The City. Nong Nooch Village – The Botanical Garden Of Pattaya. If you like to go out to have a drink and party you can't go wrong in Pattaya. Some one said Walking Street it's like Bangla Road on steroids, and that's very very true. It's a lot cheaper than Phuket as well. Just make sure you get a hotel with a swimming pool if you enjoy staying in the sun a swim, the beach in Pattaya really sucks.. Tuktuk is not CHEAP anywhere, it’s an experience. Some would call it a risky experience aswell. Anyhow, Indriver trumps BOLT trumps GRAB. Have a great stay in Phuket! Tuk tuk is always the most expensive option. Grab is heaps cheaper than a tuk tuk, probably half the price. But indriver is the cheapest option by far. Pattaya Vs. Phuket: Affordability. In terms of price, Pattaya is a little less expensive than Phuket. In Phuket, you may occasionally need to utilize boats when traveling, especially if the thought of island-hopping entices you. As one of the provinces in southern Thailand, it is known for its peaceful beaches and breathtaking views. And of course, Krabi is also a lot cheaper than a bigger city like Phuket. Affordable Cost Of Living As mentioned before, compared to Phuket, the cost of living is relatively cheaper. For you - Bangkok and Pattaya! Cheaper hotels than Phuket. Cheaper transportation. Cheap bus ride to Pattaya in 2 hours. If you are using a smart phone switch to a real computer. Then you can access all of the old posts asking the same question again and again. You can use the SEARCH choice. LyI8v.