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Phuket Travel Guide

Flights, places to stay, and the best things to do in Phuket for travelers flying from Vietnam.

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Phuket Travel Guide
Currency
Thai Baht (THB)
Language
Thai
Timezone
UTC+7
Flight Time
3 hours from HCM

Overview

Phuket is Thailand's largest island — white sand beaches, turquoise water, and dramatically cheaper than Bali or the Maldives. Patong for parties, Kata for families, Rawai for quiet.

Where to stay

Budget$15–40/night

Patong

Main tourist beach. Bangla Road nightlife.

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Mid-range$30–80/night

Kata / Karon

Family-friendly beaches with calmer water.

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Things to do

Phi Phi Islands Day Trip

Maya Bay (The Beach movie location). Snorkeling, kayaking. Book from any hotel.

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Best time to visit

November – April

Dry season. Calm seas for island hopping.

Travel tips

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    Rent a scooter for ฿200-300/day to explore southern beaches.

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