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 is the weather in Phuket in April? [toc]The weather in Phuket In April remains beautiful and clear. The sea continues to be calm, and the weather is as warm as a bath. In April, the temperatures start to raise serious and can reach some of the highest peaks of the year. If you travelled on a short budget and picked one of the few hostels without air con and
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How is the weather in Phuket in March? [toc] In March, the weather in Phuket gets hotter, and the sea and ski remain spotlessly blue. Here too, expect the prices to stay high and roads and beaches to be busy. Some rain may appear in short welcomed showers, mostly at night. Everything around the island is open and buzzing, and the islands around see a ballet of speedboats and longtail
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Is February a good time to visit Phuket? February is still the high season in Phuket, and the conditions are perfect. The sky is blue, the sea is calm and clear, and the temperature is still comfortable. On the other hand, the most popular beaches can get very busy (Patong, Kata, Nai Harn), so going north to discover the quietest beaches of Phuket is a good idea. As usual, each
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[toc] If this is your first visit to Phuket, there are a few things you should know about the island before planning your itinerary or booking any tours. 1. Phuket is a small island Phuket is only 48 km north to south and 21 km west to east; you could drive all around it in a single day. However, there are so many beaches (45!), places to visit and the
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How many days should I stay in Phuket? [toc] How many days are enough to visit Phuket? This is a question we receive very often, mostly from first-time visitors. As you can expect, there is no easy answer because everyone has different lengths of annual leaves, budgets, or lives at different distances. If you live far away from Phuket, it is better to stay longer, mainly to recover from jet
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What is the Songkran Water Festival? [toc] Songkran Festival Phuket happens on April 13, 2023. The dates vary depending on Thailand's regions, and the festival can last several days in the north. Songkran festival in Phuket (how it used to be!) Songkran festival on a normal year If you choose to come to Phuket or Thailand in April in a 'normal year', you'd better know what this event
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Help dogs and cats of Phuket, Thailand and beyond! [toc] Soi Dog Foundation is a non-profit organisation dedicated to helping street dogs and cats around Phuket, Thailand and beyond, spaying and neutering them to avoid proliferation and rescuing injured and abandoned animals. The foundation has become a well-known and respected institution, working every day to improve the life and situation of stray dogs and cats in Phuket, Thailand and eventually
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Useful Information about Phuket [toc] If this is your first time in Phuket and you need info about the island but are not in the mood to search for hours, we compiled 10 Quick Facts about Phuket to summarise some interesting information. You probably don't know what to expect apart from those annoyingly beautiful photos you see daily on our Instagram. It is not meant to tell you everything you
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How to use Phuket Smart Bus? [toc] The Phuket Smart Bus is a very comfortable and affordable way to go from beach to beach for a very reasonable price. It is doing pretty well on the islands, and visitors love it. There are several ways to use the many Phuket local bus services. All are cheap and slow, but if you are visiting Phuket with a small budget and if
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Chinese New Year in Phuket [toc] Phuket Chinese New Year 2023 is set to ring on January 22, with several days of festivities to celebrate the Year of the Tiger. With its large ethnic Chinese population descending from migrants to the island in the past, Phuket’s Lunar New Year festival is an important annual event. It seems to get bigger and more colourful with each passing year as the number
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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 can just get costly! Blue buses can take you from selected
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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 Phuket 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. 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 hectic and unpredictable,
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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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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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Good to know about Phuket Airport [toc] Phuket Airport and the domestic airport are in separate terminals. The International terminal has been up and running for a while. Extensions have been massive, and despite a difficult start and long queues at the opening, it solved many past issues such as parking and crowded areas. Arriving at Phuket Airport Everyone knows that the most stressful time for any traveller resides between
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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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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] 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 sense;
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