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Patong Beach is Phuket’s busiest tourist beach, a strip of sand roughly 3 kilometres long on the island’s west coast. The sea is usually calm from around November to April, while from May to October rip currents and red flags are common, so check the flag before you swim. Where Patong Beach Is and How […]
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Nai Harn Beach is a crescent of white sand roughly 700 metres long on Phuket’s south-west coast, in the Rawai area and about 15 to 17 kilometres from Phuket Town. The sea is calmest and clearest from November to April, while from May to October waves, rip currents and red flags are common, so check
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Bangla Road is the main nightlife street in Patong Beach, Phuket, Thailand, known for its bars, nightclubs, live music and adult-oriented entertainment. It connects the beachfront with the inland centre of Patong and attracts visitors who want to explore the resort’s busiest nightlife area. What Is Bangla Road? Also called Soi Bangla, this is a
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Phuket police checkpoints check scooter riders’ licences and compliance with traffic rules, including helmet use. Have your motorcycle documents ready, wear a helmet and make sure your passenger wears one too. For today’s checkpoint information, check locally; do not treat an older online map as a current schedule. Where are police checkpoints in Phuket? Police
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Loy Krathong in Phuket falls on Tuesday, 24 November 2026, the full-moon day of the 12th Thai lunar month. The date is confirmed in Thai PBS’s 2026 lunar calendar. Plan an evening visit, and check the programme and floating arrangements at your chosen venue before setting out. Patong Beach, Nai Harn Lake and Saphan Hin
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For a medical emergency in Phuket, call 1669. For a planned hospital visit, choose according to the care you need, your location and your insurance arrangements. Start with the hospital contacts below and confirm the relevant department before travelling. Hospitals in Phuket: Addresses and Phone Numbers Vachira Phuket Hospital and Patong Hospital are government hospitals.
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Phuket Smart Bus fares, as of 2026: Route 1, Phuket Airport–Patong–Rawai, costs 100 THB per ride regardless of distance. Route 2, Phuket Bus Terminal–Patong, costs 50 THB per ride. Check the current fares and official timetable before travelling. View the route and live bus locations on the official tracker Phuket Smart Bus provides public transport
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Phuket Immigration Office: the main office is at 482 Phuket Road, Talat Yai, Mueang, Phuket 83000 (Phuket Town). It is open Monday to Friday, 08:30-12:00 and 13:00-16:30, and closed for lunch, on weekends and on national public holidays. Smaller service points in Patong and at Blue Tree (Thalang) keep shorter hours. Details below are as
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Plan for a Ride to Koh Kradan
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The best way to travel around Phuket depends on where you stay, how far you go and how much freedom you want. Most visitors combine several options, using apps or taxis for individual journeys, public transport where routes fit, and a rental vehicle or driver for exploring. Phuket has no metro and no island-wide bus
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