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Andaman Coast, Thailand — Patong nightlife to hidden coves, Phang Nga Bay kayaking to Phi Phi island hopping. Everything you need to plan Phuket, written from experience for real travellers.
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Cheapest flights from 1,100 THB one-way via AirAsia or VietJet from Don Mueang. 54 flights daily. VIP bus from Southern Terminal takes 12 hours (600-1,000 THB). No direct train — take sleeper to Surat Thani then bus.
Ferries depart Rassada Pier from 08:30 daily. Ferry 450 THB one-way, speedboat 700 THB. Operators: Andaman Wave Master, Tigerline, Ao Nang Princess. Book a day ahead in peak season (Dec-Feb).
↺ Round trip availableFerry from Rassada Pier stops at Phi Phi en route to Ao Nang (1h15-1h30). Or take a minivan direct — 3 hours by road, 300-500 THB. Minivans depart from Phuket Town bus terminal.
↺ Round trip availableAirport taxi to Patong ~800-1,000 THB (45 min). Smart Bus runs down the west coast for 50-170 THB but slower. Grab works at Phuket Airport — usually 500-700 THB to Patong. Pre-book for peace of mind.
Towering limestone pillars, sea cave canoeing at Panak Island, James Bond Island photo stop, and lunch at Koh Panyi floating village. Departs Ao Po Grand Marina. Book early — the best tours cap group sizes.
Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, and snorkelling at Bamboo Island. Speedboat from Rassada Pier, 45 min each way. Sunrise tours dodge the worst crowds — Maya Bay has a daily visitor cap.
Sino-Portuguese architecture, street art, local cafes in Phuket Old Town. 45-metre marble Big Buddha with 360-degree views from Nakkerd Hill. Thai cooking classes with market tours — learn pad thai, green curry, and mango sticky rice.
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary near Chalong — no riding, no hooks. Feed, walk with, and bathe adult and baby elephants. Hotel pickup included. Book at least 2 days ahead in high season.
The classic Andaman route. Start in Phuket for beaches and nightlife, ferry to Phi Phi for Maya Bay and diving, hop to Koh Lanta for slow island life, then fly out of Krabi. All ferries bookable in one go.
Just 25km from Phuket in Phang Nga Bay but a different world. Rice paddies, rubber plantations, mangroves, buffalos on quiet roads. The antidote to Patong. Koh Yao Noi for boutique stays, Koh Yao Yai for total solitude.
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