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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.

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Best Spas in Phuket

10 Best Spas Resorts in Phuket

    Phuket is blessed with an incredible array of spa resorts for all budgets, and a good spa treatment is part of a perfect tropical holiday, one of the most popular things to do on a holiday in Phuket.

    Getting Around Phuket

    Phuket Taxis, Tuk Tuks and Buses – Getting Around Phuket

      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.

      Phuket Smart Bus

      Phuket Smart Bus

        The Phuket Smart Bus is a comfortable way to go from beach to beach for a very reasonable price, from Phuket airport all the way to Rawai.

        Currency Exchange in Phuket - Changing Money in Phuket

        Where to Exchange Money in Phuket?

          Where to exchange money in Phuket and where to get the best exchange rates? If you are on budget, exchange rates can make a difference.

          Peranakan Phuket Museum

          Peranakan Phuket Museum

            The Peranakan Phuket Museum is a surprisingly interesting and beautiful display on Thepkasattri road, far away from Phuket town on the way to Phuket Airport and opposite Home Pro.

            Ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Island

            Ferries & Speedboats from Phuket to Phi Phi

              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 though.

              Songkran Festival Phuket

              Songkran Festival Phuket 2025 – April 13 to 15

                Songkran Festival Phuket happens on April 13 to 15, 2024. The dates vary depending on Thailand’s regions, and the festival can last several days in the north. Songkran is the Thai New Year, which occurs when the sun moves from Pisces to Aries.

                Phuket Vegetarian Festivals at Jui Tui Shrine in Phuket Town

                Phuket Festivals and Events

                  Phuket festivals play an essential role in island life. The history of Phuket goes back a long way, and the whole year is peppered with many traditional festivals or newly created events.

                  Phuket Pronunciation

                  How to pronounce Phuket?

                    How to pronounce Phuket? Phuket pronunciation is so obvious to us; we are still surprised when someone says “fooket”, so what is the correct way? The correct way to pronounce Phuket is ‘Poo-ket’ [pʰuːkɛt] (in Thai: ภูเก็ต)