Phuket Travel Guide and Blog
This Phuket Information section will help you plan your trip to Phuket: an extensive section dedicated to weather, what to expect and how to prepare for each month and each season. Read about what you should know before you visit, what to do and what not to do once here, and the classic first timers’ mistakes to avoid! Learn how to exchange your money at the best rates, how to go from the airport to your hotel, and the many ways to get around the island.
How to get around Phuket? [toc] Phuket Taxis, Tuk Tuks or Buses? What is the best way to get around Phuket? Finding the right transportation can be a worry as Phuket doesn't have a good public transport system, but it is very easy to go around because Tuk-Tuks are everywhere and can take you anywhere day or night. It just can get costly! So unless you are on a very
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Visiting Phuket in 2 Days [toc] Visiting Phuket in two days without rushing is possible because the island is relatively small, but it certainly will be a busy exploration. Three 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 tourist beaches; you know where they are, and you can include them if you want
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What should I pack for Phuket? [toc] 'What should I take to Phuket?' is a question everyone asks on their first trip, just the way it always is when travelling to any new destination, and Phuket is no different. Can I buy this or that in Phuket? Should I take it with me? What’s the weather like? How cold can it be? And with the online weather forecast always displaying
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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 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 be
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What is the best way to go from Phuket airport to my hotel? [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 we can. The most popular seems to be the shared mini-bus
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Phuket drivers: renting a minivan for a day in Phuket [toc] Renting a car with a private driver or a minivan for a day in Phuket is a great way to discover the island without stressing out about directions, parking and even driving safety. Besides, the drivers are very knowledgeable and always try their best to accommodate your schedule and requests. They will plan the best route to cover your
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Tips to Reduce Stress Before Travelling to Phuket [toc] Whenever you travel to a new destination for the first time, planning can be stressful. There are so many unanswered questions, and if also the cost is high, the stress grows proportionally. Phuket is no different. Travelling has become more accessible, and a lot of information is now available online, but finding all the answers can be time-consuming, frustrating and more
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Frequently Asked Questions about Phuket [toc] We've been running a blog and a popular Facebook page for eight 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 be aware that answers vary a lot from person to person, and each situation is different, but the answers below should
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How to drive safely in Phuket? [toc] Driving a bike or a car in Phuket is fun and 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 28 years of driving bikes and cars safely in Thailand. It's not meant
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What is Phuket Sandbox Program? [toc] Phuket has been open to international visitors since 1 July 2021 with the launch of the Phuket Sandbox program. Phuket Sandbox visitors are not required to quarantine and are allowed to travel freely around the island once they’ve received the results of their Covid-19 test done at the airport on arrival. Looking for a way to visit Thailand without being stuck in a quarantine
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Travelling to Phuket on Budget [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 rely on real and personal experience. For the short story, I arrived in Thailand 28 years ago with little money and no job, so I had to
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Phuket Pronunciation: Phuket is pronounced 'Poo-ket'! [toc] How do you pronounce Phuket? For most of us, Phuket pronunciation is obvious; we are still surprised when someone says “f**k it”. We thought the 2004 tsunami put Phuket and its name on the map once and for all. But not; we still hear lots of hesitation, snickering and giggling. Lately, some overseas offices called us and asked if our residence was in
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3 days itinerary in Phuket [toc] To spend 3 days in Phuket and make the best of it to see as much as you can, planning is essential. Once you have a plan, everything becomes simple, and you can start dreaming and relaxing. There are a few important things you should know about Phuket before starting to plan your itinerary: Phuket is a small island; you can drive north to
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What should you avoid doing in Phuket [toc] Just like in any country, there are a 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 probably know and respect those rules, even the untold ones. Many of them seem so obvious and common
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How is the weather in Phuket in January? [toc] Phuket weather in January is usually as perfect as it gets. The sky is spotless, the sea is crystal clear and quiet, and the temperature is perfect, cooler than in other months. This is how everyone imagines what a tropical island should look like. Of course, the best month of the year means that prices will be high, mostly for hotels,
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Is December a good time to visit Phuket? [toc] December in Phuket is the first month of the much-awaited high season, and the weather is usually perfect unless it’s an unlucky year (it tends to happen in recent years). Typically, the weather is beautiful, with a magnificent blue sky peppered with tiny white clouds and a cool temperature. 24 C is considered ‘cold’ by locals or those, like us, who
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How is the weather in Phuket in November? [toc] In November, the weather in Phuket starts showing some improvement as it is the last month of the rainy season. On an average year, you can expect a mix of sun and short rains, but the risk of entire days of heavy rain reduces; sunny days are frequent. All tours and day trips operate normally, prices are still on the cheap
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How is the weather in Phuket in June? [toc] Phuket weather in June sees the return of the rains as it is the start of the monsoon, locally called 'the low season.' In recent years, the rainy season tends to arrive late, so you might be lucky in June. Note also that the low season doesn't mean rain every day, there are usually plenty of sunny days, and the rain
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How is the weather in Phuket in May? [toc] May is the last month of the high season in Phuket, and the weather sees a shift from April as the monsoon is approaching. Temperatures and humidity remain very high, so it can be a little uncomfortable if you are not used to it. Fortunately, May sees the first tropical rains arriving (if the climate is not too messed up), and
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Which is the best month to visit Phuket? [toc] What will Phuket weather be on the month I arrive? What is the best month to visit Phuket? These are questions we get very often and some tough ones to answer for several reasons. First, even though there are some expected high and low seasons, there are no guaranteed patterns. Each year, the weather in Phuket is unpredictable, and each month
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