What do I need to know before going to Phuket?

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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Overall, for a week-long trip to Phuket, Krabi, and Koh Samui, a rough estimate for a mid-range budget would be around $1,000 to $2,500 per person, excluding international flights.

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It is perfectly fine to brush your teeth with the water straight from the tap, touch your face or eyes after you've washed your hands, clean your pots and pans with the water, etc.

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Phuket Travel Guide: Money-Saving Tips Although Phuket is more expensive than many other islands in Thailand, there are still plenty of ways to save money here: Eat street food – Don't be afraid to eat the street food here. It's safe — even safer than most restaurants.

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Food Costs As is often the case in Asia, eating in Thailand is relatively inexpensive — assuming you enjoy Thai food. Western food nearly always costs more than Thai food in restaurants. Street carts and simple, open-air restaurants will always be cheaper than eating at your hotel or in air-conditioned restaurants.

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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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Tipping in Thailand, it is not mandatory but 10% tip is always appreciated. Travel with some cash, as it means you can easily a tip for your tuk tuk driver, porter or waiter. Tipping in Thailand, it is not mandatory but 10% tip is always appreciated.

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The most popular place to stay in Phuket is Patong Beach. This lively holiday area is located on the island's west side and offers a wide range of activities such as shopping, restaurants, beach, nightclubs, and much more. Patong Beach is an excellent place for sunshine and lively entertainment.

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On average, a budget traveler could get by on around 800 to 1,200 Thai Baht per day, which is approximately 25 to 40 US dollars. This budget would cover basic accommodation, food, transportation, and some activities. However, if you are looking for a more luxurious experience, you could expect to spend more.

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While incidents of violent crime are rare, there are a few neighborhoods that are best avoided. These include areas like Soi Bangla in Patong, known for its adult entertainment and can be a bit sketchy at night. Another area to be cautious of is Kamala, which has a higher crime rate than other parts of Phuket.

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The clear warm waters are enticing, and are pretty safe for most of the year. The sea does contain dangerous creatures, such as sea snakes, lionfish, stonefish and jellyfish. However, it's only really jellyfish that could concern swimmers, and these are not much of a problem on Thailand's Andaman coast.

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How Much Does 2 weeks in Thailand Cost? In the 15 days that we spent in Bangkok and Northern Thailand, we spent a total of 14,726 Baht. That's equivalent to about $420 USD. That's for two people for 15 days and includes everything from accommodation to meals and transport.

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Tipping in Thailand is not customary and there are no requirements to tip anyone, leaving a small gratuity for great service is appreciated, but unlike other parts of the world you will never see a Thai service provider with their hand out expecting to be tipped.

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Without tours, just lunch, dinner and a bit of spends, probably $100 a day would get you by. However, $150 a day is more realistic.

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