How to pick the right beach for your hotel? [toc] Where should I book my hotel in Phuket? What beach is best to stay? How is that neighborhood? is it busy or quiet? North or South? City or Beach? So many questions! Trying to decide which beach is best to
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Frequently Asked Questions about Phuket [toc] We've been running a blog and a popular Facebook page for almost 10 years, so we inevitably have to answer tons of questions. We do the best we can to answer them. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about Phuket. Please
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1. Patong Beach Weather Webcam The Phuket webcam above is courtesy of SawadeeCam [toc] Our Phuket Webcam allows you to see what the weather is like in Phuket at the moment. Above is a bird view of Patong beach from a live cam located at the top of the Patong
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What is the Weather in Phuket When I arrive [toc] What is Phuket Weather on the month I arrive? A question we get very often, and a very difficult to answer... and this for a couple of reasons. Even though there are some kind of expected high and low seasons,
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Where to Get the Best Exchange Rates in Phuket? [toc] Where is the best place to change money in Phuket? This is one of the most frequently asked questions on our Phuket blog. If you are travelling on budget, exchange rates can make a significant difference for your holiday. We
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Phuket Airport Transfers [toc] Phuket Airport Transfers are pretty much hassle free and there are many ways to get from the Airport to your hotel, wherever your hotel is. We get daily questions about Phuket Airport Transfers on our Facebook page, and we try to answer them as well as
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Classic Mistakes You Should Avoid in Phuket [toc] Phuket is an easy-going safe destination with so much to see, do and eat! To ensure a safe and happy holiday, there are few things, mostly based on the daily questions we get from readers around the world and some common sense.
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Where to find a photographer in Phuket? [toc] Most people hire a Phuket photographer for a pre-wedding photo shoot or to cover their wedding events. But if you think about it, travelling to Phuket with your friends, family or loved one can also be an unforgettable moment and for a
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Things Not To Do in Phuket [toc] Just like in any country, there are few customs everyone should respect and a few things you should not do in Phuket. Some are petty and casual, some are serious and could lead to real trouble. If you are familiar with Thailand you
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What is the best time to visit to Phuket? [toc] Phuket weather has always been a hot topic, especially between June and November which are considered the raining season. Most frequent questions will then be "What is the best month to visit Phuket?", "Does it rain all day in rainy
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How to ride the local bus in Phuket? [toc] The Phuket Smart Bus is new and still trying to find its mark on the island. There are several ways to use Phuket local bus services. All are cheap and obviously all are slow but if you visiting Phuket with a
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Rainy season in Phuket can be great! [toc] "How does the rainy season really look like in Phuket" is the topic of endless discussions and apparently a very stressful decision factor too, so let's look at what we know. Let's start by clearing 1 important fact: Online weather forecasts can't
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Best Known Scams in Phuket [toc] There are a few scams in Phuket, just like in most tourist destinations around the world, and you should be able to recognize them if they ever happen to you. Don't worry too much: while most are not frequent, they are easy to spot
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Maps of Everything in Phuket [toc] Our Phuket Maps are here to help you finding everything we wrote about in our Phuket Blog, from Beaches to Viewpoints and Temples. We keep updating all those maps as we explore and write so bookmark it for your next visit. Map of All
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Useful Online Services in Phuket [toc] Here is a list of useful online services we came in contact recently that will make your life in Phuket easier. With the fast evolution of mobile apps and customized services it is not surprise that more and more services become available. Some may
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About us [toc] Phuket 101 shares 24 years of Phuket exploration and thousands photos for those who love Phuket as much as we do. We are not paid and we are not sponsored. This blog is based on real experience. We personally tried and visited every place, we paid for
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Popular Event and Festivals in Phuket This is our Phuket Event Calendar. Please feel free to submit your events, parties and festivals for review by clicking the link below. We obviously reserve the right to select what is published, so please avoid overly commercial or not relevant events. (Buffets and
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What is Loy Krathong Festival Loy Krathong is a very important festival occurring every year in Thailand, it is even popular in surrounding countries. It is celebrated on the evening of the full moon of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar, which is November 23rd, 2018. On
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Why is Phuket Island So Popular? [toc] Why can't we leave Thailand? What makes us come back to Phuket countless time? What made me settle in Thailand and Phuket some 24 years ago and never go back? There are so many answers to this question, I only picked the 10
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Travelling on Budget in Phuket [toc] Phuket is not cheap, we all know that, but if you travel on a very tight budget there are still a few things you can do to save a bit and have a great time. These tips are based on real and personal experience.
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