During the so called low season (early July) in Southern Thailand there is a tremendous choice of low cost accommodation available.
The Rattana Mansion in the heart of Phuket Old Town was 600 baht a night for an ensuite room with air conditioning, tv, refrigerator and wifi in the room. It was clean and functional.
Thalang and Thalang Street was a 10 minute walk away. Twee coffee shops and intriguing art oriented paraphernalia tucked away in the nooks and crannies of old Phuket.
Down The Road 