r/phuket

Headline: How I survived a transport nightmare in Phuket (and why I’ll never "wing it" again)

"Just got back from 3 weeks in Thailand and I have to share this.

Last Monday, I landed in Phuket after a 14-hour flight, exhausted. I thought I’d just 'grab a Bolt or a taxi' at the curb. Huge mistake. The queue was endless, the heat was killing me, and the prices they were quoting for a trip to Rawai were insane because of the 'peak hour' surge.

I was literally standing there with 3 suitcases, sweating, about to lose it, when I remembered a tip from a local friend. I messaged this service called Chatmov on WhatsApp.

In 5 minutes, they had a driver waiting for me at a specific point, fixed price, no haggling. The best part? I ended up booking my entire itinerary with them—trips to the piers, transfers to Patong, and back to the airport.

Having everything synced on WhatsApp meant I didn't have to explain my location to 10 different drivers who didn't speak English. If you’re heading there, do yourself a favor: Sync your rides before you land. It saved my sanity.

Help to suggest best Weed/Cannabis lounges, shops in Patong / Kata / Karon .. Based on personal experience. !!!

Any 420 (4/20) party or events?

I will be in Patong from 15th to 23rd April!!

Looking forward to get baked 🍁one puff at a time!

🍁🍃🍁🍃🍁🍃🍁🍃🍁🍃🍁🍃🍁🍃🍁🍃

traveling to phuket from 8th to 13th april, solo traveler looking for companions?

options are chillva, naka and old town night market.

Hey I’m visiting next week for Songkran and I’m yet to book my stay - I’m 30F traveling solo.

I’m considering near Patong or old town, but should I instead be looking at Rawai?

I’m goin to Phi Phi for a few days after so I’m not too stuck on beaches but I’d love recommendations, suggestions, advice on where to stay or even what to do!

Definitely don’t want to only party and do a few cultural things.

So far I just have diving at Phi Phi, Hanuman world & Songkran on my agenda - but I’d love any info on where I should go for Songkran/more things & would love to meet up with any of you too :)

Does anybody know of an English speaking therapist or councillor based in Phuket that they can recommend? Ideally Cherng Thalay or Thalang area but I don’t mind anywhere really.

TIA. 😀

We are landing at Phuket airport on 9th April at 12:45 PM. We need to reach Koi Phi Phi on the same day as we have hotel bookings.

How can we reach Koi Phi Phi?

Can private taxi drop us before the last ferry leaves Rassada Pier?