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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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Phuket Well Known Scams

5 Phuket Scams to Stay Away From

    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.

    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.

                First Time in Phuket

                12 Mistakes People Make on a 1st Trip to Phuket!

                  Phuket is an easy-going, safe destination with so much to see, do and eat! Here are a few tips to ensure a safe and happy holiday, mostly based on the daily questions we get from readers worldwide and some common sense.