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Driving

2 Days in Phuket ☀️☀️ What to Do in Phuket in 2 Days?

Willy Thuan 3 September 202025 January 2021
Driving around Phuket in 1 Day

What to do in Phuket in 2 Days? [toc] You can visit Phuket in 2 days without rushing it because the island is relatively small. Of course, 3 days would allow a lot more, but this overview should enable you to stop at the prominent landmarks and small beaches. We will skip the touristic beaches, you know where they are, and you can decide to include them if you want

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Where to Rent a Car in Phuket? – Phuket Best Car Rentals

Willy Thuan 22 November 20195 February 2021
Phuket Car Rental

Where to Rent a Car in Phuket? [toc] Renting a car in Phuket is a great way to explore the island and its surroundings on your own. Finding a car rental company is very easy and hassle-free if you follow some basic rules. We recommend booking in advance with a reputable international brand to avoid any bad surprises. You can see the list below. Driving in Phuket is known to

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Renting a Bike or a Car in Phuket – The Art of Driving in Phuket

Willy Thuan 23 January 201923 August 2020
Phuket Car Rental

The Art of Driving in Phuket [toc] Renting a car in Phuket seems to be one of the best ways to get around freely at low cost. With so many things to see and do you want to be able to go anywhere anytime. But driving in Phuket comes with few risks and dangers. Following these basic rules might help to avoid unnecessary trouble. It's not as bad as it

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Driving in Phuket – 14 Lifesaving Tips!

Willy Thuan 17 September 201823 August 2020
Renting a Bike in Phuket

How to Drive in Phuket? [toc] Yes, driving a bike in Phuket is fun, cheap, convenient but most travellers underestimate the consequences of events going wrong. All it takes is a second and what was so much fun a minute ago turns out to be the nightmare of a lifetime. This page sums up 25 years of driving bikes and cars safely in Thailand. It's not meant to scare you

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Driving around Phuket in 1 day – South Phuket by Car or Bike

Willy Thuan 20 August 20185 June 2020
What to Do in Phuket with a Car

What to see in south Phuket in 1 Day [toc] What to Do in Phuket in 1 Day? If you rented a car or hire a mini-van with a driver for only 1 day, you probably want to see as much as possible without being exhausted at the end of your day. We list here some places to discover in the south of Phuket, where most landmarks and things to

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About Willy Thuan

Born in France a long long time ago, I started to travel the world early and never stopped until I settled in Thailand in 1994. Then for the past 25 years, my passion for photography has taken me to every corner of Thailand. I have been a Phuket blogger since January 2011. Follow us on Instagram too

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