Is it better to go to Thailand or Phuket?

Phuket is more touristy than Bangkok and is known for it's long sandy beaches, wild nightlife, colorful resorts, and easy access to day tours. Bangkok is famous for its colorful temples, lively markets, wild nightlife, and sprawling shopping malls. It is also well known for The Grand Palace and Wat Prakeaw.



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The popular resort island of Phuket and its world-class beaches lies almost 500 mi from Bangkok, but despite the distance, it's cheaper to fly into Bangkok and get a connecting flight to Phuket International Airport (HKT) than to fly directly to Phuket.

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Phuket has so much to offer, I'd say a minimum would be 5 days to get a good feel for the island. But you could easily spend 7 days in Phuket and even 14 days without feeling like you are running out of things to do.

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Phuket is known for its stunning beaches, but its culture is much more laid-back and relaxed compared to Bali and feels a bit more Westernized. Bali offers lush rainforests, spectacular volcanoes, and majestic waterfalls, while Phuket has crystal clear waters and pristine white sand beaches.

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Phuket is most famous for a 45-meter marble-covered Buddha statue, known as Phuket Big Buddha. There are many temples, both new and ancient, which can be explored while visiting Phuket.

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Planning a trip to Thailand and wondering if Phuket is worth visiting? The short answer is, yes, it is! This guide will cover the reasons why this island is a fantastic travel destination.

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Phuket, Thailand has many things in common with Hawaii, but sky-high prices aren't one of them. We pay just $84 per night for our spacious suite, by comparison, in Hawaii, rates at a similar property would easily start at $400.

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7 days in Phuket is a good duration to get to explore all the island has to offer. Even if small, Phuket is quite popular and busy, so here's some of the best foodie, fun and responsible things you can do on a Phuket 7 day itinerary.

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On average, most people spend about 10 days to two weeks in Thailand and if you want to experience the best of what the country can offer, this should give you enough time to visit the must-see sites and to even discover a few hidden gems. And there is much more to Thailand than just Bangkok.

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According to the study, the island hosts around 118 tourists for every local resident. But Phuket's not the only overcrowded destination in Thailand. Ranking in second and third place on the list are Pattaya and Krabi, two more super popular Thai holiday destinations.

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10 Things You Should Know Before Travelling to Phuket
  • #1 Humidity. ...
  • #2 It rains once in a while. ...
  • #3 You can expect mosquitos. ...
  • #4 Tap water is not drinkable. ...
  • #5 No official public transport. ...
  • #6 We drive on the left. ...
  • #7 English language is not really locals' strength. ...
  • #8 Thai Baht is an official currency.


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Depends upon your budget. If you would like to have the luxurious stay experience in one of the private island resort then definitely go for Maldives and definitely will be little expensive. Phuket will be more of budget trip.

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Best places to visit in Thailand
  1. Chiang Mai. ...
  2. Bangkok. ...
  3. Ko Khao Phing Kan. ...
  4. Phuket. ...
  5. Ko Phangan. ...
  6. Ko Samui. ...
  7. Ko Mook. ...
  8. Ko Hong.


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