Why you shouldn't travel to Koh Phi Phi | What Is Open & What Is Closed
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Why you shouldn't travel to Koh Phi Phi | What Is Open & What Is Closed
I visited Koh Phi Phi island in 2016 and i could not imagine in the slightest it being like this. However, the vibe of Koh Phi Phi is very positive. Plenty of construction going on. People fixing fixtures and reopening shops. It's been a pleasant experience. The local Phi Phi natives have been amazing in welcoming tourists to their island. And we are forever grateful for that. If you want to know how to travel to Phi Phi please watch our next video
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Phi Phi will be back 🇹🇭♥️🇹🇭
Will be back better than ever!!! 🙏🏾
u think is all good next year winter?!
Paddyyyy lol
it looks more lively than last month. thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome 🖤. They are literally opening shops by the day… 🙌🏾
Thanks guys love the video , I and my sister will be coming to phi phi island in the next few days we still in Koh Samui.
Amazing Louca. You’ll have the best time! 🖤
What a lucky toddler. Even before the pandemic this can look like this in some hours of the day.
He’s a very lucky boy 😅🖤
This is the absolute best time to come. Everyone wants a deserted paradise island, well now is one of the few times in history you will ever get that. It's been a really tough couple of years for those of us who live and work in the region. Things will only open up as the people start to come back. So please, don't wait for it to get busy. Come and enjoy the paradise the way it was 30 years ago before mass tourism. 🙏
Couldn’t agree more! 🖤
that is **exactly** what I've been doing for the last 5 months. It's been magical to see Thailand without 40 million annoying tourists in the way! Beaches have been empty, enough restaurants have been open, it's been fabulous. 30k baht for a month at a really nice resort on Lamai (Jasmine). We were the only people there! Swam at Lamai and Crystal Bay most days usually just to ourselves. Whale sharks at Chumpon. Roads safer (relatively - TIT) for cycling.
Sadly it's all coming to an end. It would be nice if we didn't go back to mass tourism especially in Thailand where there is little to no planning and no regulation, but I'm not holding my breath on that one.
Thailand was the first ever country I went to with my mum and it holds a special place in my heart and it makes me want to cry when I see this.
Thailand will be back on it feet in no time Michael… Thailand is a special place for a lot of people. I’m glad it gives you great memories with your mum 🥲. Thank you for your comment 🖤
I was in Phi Phi three days before this was published. I had an amazing time! I was pleasantly surprised by how many people were at my hotel pool and all the restaurants that were open were very good! Several places opened while I was there and I had an amazing time with PP Princess Divers! I loved the low key vibe and can't wait to go back. If you like Indian, try Papaya.
Us too! It has a really positive vibe on the island. Loved it! Eleise loves a papaya salad 😅🖤
Papaya was awesome when I was there! Glad it's still going 👌🏼😃
Welcome to Thailand the paradise and the second home for all visitor !!!
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Have done a few trips to Phi Phi this year and will do again in the new year. Thanks for supporting the local people :)
Ahh it's our pleasure. The positivity the Thai people have is so inspiring. Love your channel by the way 😊🖤
2008 was the best time in koh phi phi, great nightlife and people!
I can imagine 😅. 🖤
Was there in April 2008 👍🏼
OH MY GOD your son….he looks like a little angel. 💕💖❤️🥰
Thank you so much. Very kind words 🖤
Phi phi was stunning!
What a positive video in a seemingly endless barrage of bad news and despair. I’m coming to Thailand in February but will probably head to Phuket, but you never know. I first visited Phi Phi in 2003 and was due to go the year after, didn’t end up going but you know what happened. I revisited in 2005 and the devastation was unimaginable. Do they still have the shrine there? The place looks unrecognisable from my last visit. Thanks for sharing and I’m glad RUclips algorithms recommended your channel. bonne chance and happy travels.
Thank you so much for your comment. This island is almost in halves. The Pier side is around 40% open with the rest opening up with construction etc. which i would expect 80% open by the end of the year. The opposite side/ backpacker side is completely closed and in a bad way. I think this side might take 3/4 month to be back on it's feet. Maybe longer as i guess it depends on the demand. Thank you for watching. We will be making videos on our travel in Phuket/Krabi too so subscribe we'll keep you updated. Have a great trip in Feb! 🖤
I was there two days ago . Currently in Koh Lanta. I absolutely loved it
Amazing! We didn't get to visit Koh Lanta... Hope you're having a great time 🖤
Sad. Asf really you had to be there 2001 and 2002 the island and surrounding islands absolute best memories that will last forever and 2012 was nice too
I can imagine.. I was there in 2016 and still one of my favourite trips. 2001 must of been incredible. 🖤
Ahhh man get me back there
We know the feeling… we left the island two days ago and we want to go back already 😂
The cute baby traveled the whole world... without realising it....
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@@parttimetravellingfamily brother you look like Aquaman😁
What a great way for your baby to start his life 😎😎✌✌🙏🙏
Indeed! He’s absolutely loving it out here Gregory! Thank you for your comment 🖤
My gf and I just came back from Phi Phi and I can confirm that these clickbaiters focused on literally the 50 yards that are undergoing construction, which generally have construction waste associated with them. Remember, it's a small island, so there's no convenient garbage tip anywhere - all garbage is shipped off the island.
These areas were completely repaired and completed when we got there. It's an amazing island with breathtaking views wherever you go, and most places are now open.
Don't let this video put you off of going. DO IT - it's paradise on Earth, and a convenient jumping-off point to other amazing islands.
Did you watch the video? The only reason we said not to go.. is if you're a backpacker and expect 4am parties with buckets! The rest of the video is us telling people they should definitely go. I don't know what you watched but it wasn't our video if that's what you took from it!
I was living on Phi Phi working from 1998 - 2002 and If I was bored of Had Yao (Long Beach) where I lived, then I wen't into the village. Mad Place already that time! Always remember the feeling coming back to Had Yao and did not feel any need of getting back to the village for a week or so ;-) But now....It looks even more crazy. Concrete where ever I look.
Changing every year it seems… but the people stay the same 🙌🏾🖤
We are travelling to Phuket in February 2023 and from what I've seen from other RUclipsrs is that Phuket and the islands are still slowly getting back on their feet after the pandemic. It's great to see a really positive video that both acknowledges that there are still problems, but that takes a positive stance in the great efforts the Thai's are making to try to back to some form of normality. Any nation who economy relies heavily upon Tourism, needs tourists and slowly but surely they will return. Brilliant and informative video... Many thanks and happy travels to you one and all.
I’m so happy they are back on their feet… I can’t wait to go back next year to see the changes. Thailand is a very special place and it’s because of the people.. they will always be okay. Great spirit. You’re going to have an amazing time in February Andy. I’m jealous!!! ☺️🖤🖤
My wife and I will be there in February also, enjoy your travels
Sawadee krab. Well presented, wish you a happy travel in Thailand.
It was our pleasure we had a great time 🖤 Thank you
I wen to Ko Phi Phi in 2013, great time. Everything was operating business as usual back then
Arrived on phi Phi 2 days ago, i can say it has been allot more opened up allready! Its true that still some shops closed and all bars/nightlife arent open due to covid regulations.
But i can definatly say it has become a lot more busy allready compaired to the time of your video was shot! For example that "beach bar" where you sat is full now all the time, couldnt get a seat every moment i passed it 😅
T is still quit empty, so i agree with the positive feeling that the island is bringing now! Doesn't feel too touristy now allthough you can see how busy it normally would be by just all the empty rooms/hotels. Ferry we had probably has 500+ seats(??) but only like 30-40 taken.
So yeah if you want a good island vibe and enjoy the good times in and around the water, now is definatly the time!
Dont come yet if you backpacker that wants to get drunk every night;)
Great to hear the vibe is still positive… we’re heading back out to Thailand next month so will definitely pop back to PhiPhi to see the progress. Thanks for the update Nick.. really appreciate it. 🖤
Great vlog & I want to say, i've read your about page & what you're doing is fantastic...& very different.
All the very best
Just subscribed 😀
Thank you so much for your comment!! It’s definitely exciting! We appreciate your support and hope to hear from you in our future videos 😁🖤
Haha of course I will go there
Great video. It looks like the perfect time to enjoy the water. Were any dive shops open? Did you get up to viewpoint?
The dive shops are open and very popular at the moment as it’s quiet. Get out here if you can... it won’t be like this for much longer 🖤
@@parttimetravellingfamily Hopefully in Feb, I havnt been for a couple of years and am die-ing to get back!
Thanks! How about fireshows at the Noth side of the island at night. Its no music and no open bar at night on that side?
A couple of the bars have the fire shows every evening at 9:30. Music on but not how loud it use to be!nThanks for your comment 🖤
Great update. We are going to phi phi for 7 days in January. I know it's going to be a lot quieter, but looking forward to seeing it differently.
You’ll have the best time!! It’s incredible out here.
Love you family ❤
Heading there in 12 weeks… thanks so much guys… I’m a new subscriber and loving it
Much happiness from Australia 👏👏🇦🇺🇹🇭
Oh amazing!!! You are going to have best time!!! Thank you for your support. We really appreciate you 🖤🖤🖤
@@parttimetravellingfamily I’m in for the ride guys… hopefully catch up one day soon 🙏🙏👏
@@shannonsullivan3851 Absolutely 🖤
Elise and Lawrence. Cool - thanks for the update - nice humour fella. I hope to go to Phi Phi soon. Where did you guys stay when you were there?
We stayed in Phi Phi Maiyada in one of the bamboo huts by the pool. It was nice… a bit further out from the bars and restaurants though. I would say ideal when it’s busy but would probably stay closer while it’s still quiet. 🖤
Bret Chris Joe 2000 couldn’t get a room Fatima’s massage let us stay Sandy lanes fisherman’s houses 👌happy memories cheers for the Vid🍺☀️🌴
You’re welcome Joe. Great memories is what we live for 🍻🖤
My family was there under the wave, all 6 of them survived
Wow!!! Thank god!!! All the best and thank you for visiting our channel 🖤
Thanks for this update! Will be there mid December (unless they close the door for Europeans again..)
I’m sure much more will be open by then. It’s an amazing place!!! We will be sad to leave! Have a great trip! 🖤
I've watch about 3 vids of yours, no wonder I never noticed her tatoo -scar?- near the throat hitherto. Your wife is so mesmerising. You two make a very beautiful couple. Take care.
Thank you so much! For showing this view! We will be going to phi phi In about two weeks... Can't wait. Did y'all stay in phi phi? Or just do a day trip? Trying to decide if we should spend a few nights there. Thank you for your fun fun channel!
Oh Jana.. absolutely stay for a few days. It's so much fun. an island like no other. Make sure you hang out at the local bars to get a real feel for the Thai people on the island. The diving (scuba) bars are full of charismatic easy going people that will make you want to stay for a month : ) You will have such a great time! Thank you so much for your comment. We really appreciate your support. Please let us know how you get on.. follow us over on Instagram and we'll follow your journey : ) 🖤 Hope to hear from you soon
Nice sharing
(Cooking With Qais)
Thank you 🖤
Great video, thank you. I was out there December 2019 and it was very different. I’m taking my girlfriend out in January if they’re still letting people in from the UK then.
Richard you are going to have the most amazing time! 🖤 🤞🏾They’re letting people in but I think you’ll be just fine 😁
Thx 4 the video .. which year is the pictures from? We where there in 2004 after suonami fore support Thailand
This was about 6 weeks ago! 🖤
The human spirit is strong ,things will get back on its feet.
Great words of wisdom.. I couldn’t agree more 🖤
So gutted to see what has happened here but I know it will come back soon... I really hope that Hangover Hostel and Mr Singh return. He is the nicest host ever and when I return to Phi Phi, I hope to see him there. He is a legend. Also it was really nice to see that my sticker is still on his front window from Jan 2019 (the big yellow circle that says Adiós Señor Pussycat) 😊
😂😂 Brilliant! Yeah there were some great people in Phi Phi. They’ll be back.. better than ever 🙌🏾🖤
How did you travel in Thailand... I now have a kid and when I last went few years back, me and the Mrs relied on motorbike rentals that gave us freedom to go where we want. I'd imagine with a kid you only did tuk tuks???
I wouldn't advise ANYONE to rent a motorbike if they don't have experience riding, baby or not... HOWEVER... In our situation we rented a scooter in the quiet destinations, like the islands. We wouldn't dream of it in the big cities, we would only get taxis, but I trust myself more than I trust a local tuk tuk... especially as a tuk tuk is just a caged motorbike anyway. Unpopular view, but that's what we do. Lawrence driving, baby carrier on the back of him and me on the back, making a baby sandwich. Baby carrier is a MUST.
All that being said, you can get around by hiring cars (which we did a lot of) and taxis etc... You'll find a way 😁 🖤
Ahahah...I've seen your family quite a few times at the beach and in the village, a few days ago.
😂 Hope you’re having a great time! Say hi next time you see us. 🖤
法海雷音如來🙏
nice video mate, do u reckon it will be busier by March/April ?
Oh it was getting busier by the day mate. Assuming the C word doesn’t blow up again. March April would be a great time to go. We’ll be back out there then too! 🖤
@@parttimetravellingfamily nice mate, see you at Slinky lol
Drama drama drama...... just came back from there, it has been partly abandoned for approx. 2 years, now people, staff and things are returning to normal, more and more shops open every day...... phi Phi, or what is left of it still has its beauty, we had 10 days there in paradise, even the corals at phi phi Ley are recovering, but it will take years and years for them to fully recover, at the end of shark point there are still good vibrant corals, and black tip reef sharks.......
Thanks Max.. I think Phi Phi will be back sooner than 12 months. The building work etc is opening business every day. 🤞🏾 🖤
@@parttimetravellingfamily I was referring to the corals, they will not recover in 12 months or less ;)
@@maxodgaard1335 ahh yes I understand ☺️🖤
Oh man, I wish someone would have warned you. Yea if your looking for anything except local food and entertainment, forget it. I was there last month and I sat inside the Phi Phi Holiday Resort and paid boats $20 a day to snorkel and dive all over the place. In town is a mess, avoid.
Thank you for your comment. Yeah the town is pretty closed but we ended up making good friends and having lots of fun in the evenings. It’s still got a long way to go but I’m sure it’ll be back on its feet in no time. 🖤
Is there working ATM there?
No.. make sure you take cash. And have fun 🖤
Been in Thailand 5 months now - Phuket, Krabi, Phang-nga, Samui, Ratchaburi, Kanchanaburi, Bangkok, Hua Hin, Koh Chang, plus all the spots in between as we're driving around in my GFs car. One thing I've learnt in this time - ignore all the Thailand vloggers advice. They generally do pretty boring stuff and make the same boring videos (I ate some street food! I drove from Bangkok to Hua Hin! I took a train! I went down a walking street! etc). Also the last thing you need is vloggers trying to tell you what to do. Come here, plan your own trip, make up your own mind where to go...🙄
Haha Thank you for your comment David! Kind words of wisdom! Enjoy your travels 🖤
@@parttimetravellingfamily welcome :-) Also it's a really bad time to be down south atm due to the weather. It's why we just had 10 days of sun on Koh Chang instead of heading down south again.
Cute baby, beautiful wife
Thank you so much.. very kind. 🖤
This place looks depressing now. Glad I enjoyed it years ago when it was far better.
It was far from depressing! The closures yes... but the people absolutely not! Great spirits!🖤
@@parttimetravellingfamily well I guess their life expectations went close to zero 😅. I been to this island almost every year last decade. Far from what I most remember it as. Sad
I think I would like it more empty like that.
This will be the most empty it will ever be again I think. The locals it what makes it a great place 🖤
Fight in the ring for a free night of drinks? That's a great idea. I'd go in the ring for a friendly fight. sparring.
High season .....lol so ....empty
It’ll be back to normal soon.. they are recovering well 🖤
@@parttimetravellingfamily u dream....
Real sad. It honestly doesn’t look like it’s coming back. I hope I’m dead wrong…
It will.. I’m sure of it. It’s obviously very much closed now but the energy on the island is so positive. I’ve got a feeling it will be back better than ever before! 🖤
Thinking of going late April early May. Hoping by then it will be open. And no sign of covid variants to deter everyone. Lol.
@@Stylelss I think that would be a perfect time to go. Let us know how you get on!
How did you get so many views?
Truth is I have no idea 🤷🏾♂️ Just upload and pray I guess mate.
@@parttimetravellingfamily haha
The islands don’t deserve a Burger King and Mc Donald’s
Couldn’t agree more… even though I did have a cheeky burger 🤦🏾♂️😓🖤
So it is Fi-Fi ?? Or is it Phi-Phi ??
If is it PHEE-PHEE ??
Give me a loud cheer in your next vlog !!
It is pronounced like Pee-Pee
Call it Rhi Rhi if it makes you happy Ritesh 😁 🖤