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.
Thai Airways First Class Review [toc] Thai Airways First Class, how is like to go from Bangkok to Paris on an Airbus A380. In a previous story, we reviewed a long haul flight on business class, but this is different, and for most, it is something to experience at least once in a lifetime. To be significant, it has to be long haul because domestic flights only offer few of
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Thai Airways Business Class Review [toc] Flying Business Class on Thai Airways is always a bit of a special treat, no matter how many times you fly, and if you paid for your ticket or got it with your long saved mileage. There is a pretty big difference of perks between domestic and international business class. (Click here to read about flying on Thai Airways First Class) Check-In When flying
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How to Get From Phuket to Phi Phi Island? [toc] There are several ways to catch a ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Islands. You can prebook in advance and include your hotel transfer, or if you are on a super tight budget you can even go to the Rassada Pier in Phuket Town and buy your ferry ticket from there. Not sure this second option is worth the hassle
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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 recognise them if they ever happen to you. Don't worry too much: while most are not frequent, they are easy to spot and avoid. Only the first scam can have serious consequences; the others are more of an annoyance, a waste of
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The art of driving in Phuket [toc] Renting a car or a motorbike in Phuket seems one of the best ways to get around freely at a low cost. With so many things to see, you want to be able to go anywhere, anytime. But driving in Phuket comes with a few risks and dangers. Following these basic rules might help to avoid unnecessary trouble. It's not as bad as
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How to Catch a Bus from Phuket to Krabi, Samui and Bangkok [toc] If you are exploring Thailand on a small budget, riding a bus from Phuket to Krabi, Samui, or even Bangkok makes sense and can see you a lot of money. It’s relatively comfortable and safe; it’s time-consuming on long distances such as Bangkok or Pattaya. Where is Phuket Bus Terminal 2 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 is big
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Helpful Online Services in Phuket [toc] Here is a list of valuable online services we came in contact with to make your life in Phuket easier. With the fast evolution of mobile apps and customised services, it is no surprise that more and more services become available. Some may think it's a waste of money, but sometimes your time is precious, and you should take advantage of it. We used
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Getting a driving license in Phuket [toc] How to get a driving license in Phuket... If you plan to stay in Phuket for a while, you probably will consider renting or buying a motorbike, which means you will need a driving license. If you have an international one, then you have no problem, but if you don't, driving without a Thai license will open the door to potential and serious
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Price of Shopping in Phuket What is the price of shopping in Phuket? Which Shops are Cheaper in Phuket? Here are questions I always asked myself, and I know many of you did too. How much difference is there between all the island's convenience stores? For fun, I went around the island and compared the price of 10 items. That was quite an eye-opener. All prices are in Baht and
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