Bangkok or Phuket?
 

Which to choose for a 3 night stay??

We're doing 4 nights in Singapore in late Feb and we can add either city to our trip to extend it for a full 7 night journey.

We have not been to Thailand so this would be our first taste. We're in our 30's and love to sight see and eat! So which should we try?

Well, both sight-seeing and eating will be more intersting in Bangkok. Phuket is primarily a beach area, good for relaxing, not much cultural stuff to see/do. Lots of fabulous restaurants in Bangkok.

For your intro to Thailand and you want to sight see and eat, I think Bangkok should be your choice. However the south is my personal favourite. Bangkok is a truly amazing city. Spend three nights there and you will NEVER forget it!

It all depends whether you want to spend those days sightseeing and shopping, dining out etc in a city or if you want to spend those days either relaxing on the beach or in an island resort or whatever, they so so entirely different

Bangkok. Even though it's a city, it is completely different from Singapore. Many of us pick Bangkok as our favorite city in the world. It has so much to offer. If you're into sightseeing and eating, no contest, Phuket cannot hold a candle to Bangkok. I spent three nights in Phuket and found it boring. I've been to Bangkok 5 times and have never been bored.

Sounds like we can't go wrong choosing BKK this time!

Thanks for your responses. It sounds like Phuket would be a good side trip in between some busy cities during a longer SEA trip.

Thanks again! Now, off to research Bangkok!

After a few dozen trips to Bangkok, I still find places I have never been to before. It's an amazing city.

You wont regret doing only Bangkok.Its truly amazing and it would be just right for 3 days.You'll imbibe the true essence of Thailand...People, culture & its food.It has the right mix.
Phuket is a beach destination,maybe you'll be determined to do it next time, once you've done Bangkok.

Hi

As the others mention, Phuket is more of a beach destination while Bangkok is a big city destination. My vote goes to Bangkok. Some hate the city as it can be loud, chaotic, polluted etc....I just think it is fascinating. It has lots of nice sights, good food, great shopping etc. I have posted a trip report with some pictures from my last trip to Thailand on my homepage http://gardkarlsen.com/thailand2002.htm . Maybe you can find some useful info there :d

Regards
Gard
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I absolutely adore Singapore, but I vote Bangkok as number 1 and for your situation I'd go for Bangkok. Happy Travels!