Phuket Reports

Madvic
No need to book a pickup. You can get a limousine for around 550/600 (I don't remember exactly), and a seat in a van for around 150/180. If you ask for pickup they probably will send a van which is less comfortable than a limousine anyway

The trip from Phuket airport to Patong Beach is approx 40 minutes if you go directly by regular taxi (500-600b) or private driver. My experience with the group van method (150-200b) was not so good as the van stopped midway to Patong at a travel office where they "offered" help in arranging hotels or tours. It was legitimate but added another 20 minutes. Then, I my case, we stopped at many hotels until we reached my hotel, which added another 20 minutes over a regular taxi. I now prefer the extra 300-350b to assure a quick arrival to my hotel (saving 40 minutes), especially when my anxiety factor is high due to waiting days/months to get to Patong. Others may differ, but worth it IMO. The taxi queue is 40m to the right upon exiting the airport. anxiety

[QUOTE=Westsider]The trip from Phuket airport to Patong Beach is approx 40 minutes if you go directly by regular taxi (500-600b) or private driver. My experience with the group van method (150-200b) was not so good as the van stopped midway to Patong at a travel office where they "offered" help in arranging hotels or tours. It was legitimate but added another 20 minutes. Then, I my case, we stopped at many hotels until we reached my hotel, which added another 20 minutes over a regular taxi. I now prefer the extra 300-350b to assure a quick arrival to my hotel (saving 40 minutes), especially when my anxiety factor is high due to waiting days/months to get to Patong. Others may differ, but worth it IMO. The taxi queue is 40m to the right upon exiting the airport. anxiety[/QUOTE]

Most hotels (if you have a booking already) offer a pickup service bringing you directly to them. I paid 700 Baht for it in Febuary. That's about 100 bahrt more then a Taxi. So what the heck.

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Brain666

[QUOTE=Surferr3]Having searched google it seems like there are a ton of tailors (as expected) in Phuket. I typically buy my suits, etc... in Bangkok.

Can anyone recommend a high end tailor in Phuket? I don't mind paying more money for better quality.

Cheers.[/QUOTE]Yes I use one in Kata called Jaspal. I had 4 suits made there- one zoot suit from a pattern I took and one which was made from cashmere. With most Thai tailors its always best to take a fave suit you want copied with you or lots of pics and make sure you have time for at least 3 sittings. Anyway I can highlt recommend it.

After RTFF.

I can't seem to find any refrences to BJ Bars in Phuket. Is there anything here like Pump Staton in Pattaya?

Anyone know anything about this?

Thanks,

Happy

Quote : "Most hotels (if you have a booking already) offer a pickup service bringing you directly to them. I paid 700 Baht for it in Febuary. That's about 100 bahrt more then a Taxi. So what the heck."

The heck is that, apart from the price difference, the hotel will most presumably send a van, which is much less comfortable than the limousine you get at the airport. A limousine is better, less expensive, and it takes only a few minutes to buy a coupon at the booth in front of the luggage pick-up room of the airport.

My friend and I will be in Phuket Oct 31.Since the plane will arrive late around
8pm by the time we take our bags we would like to stay near the airport on the first night.Are there any cheap hotels from 500 to 700b that area?

Secondly will hotels charge high season rates Nov 1 onwards?

Otherwise are there hotels in that range in Phuket town?

We are Asian Chinese

Thanks bros

Yes there is one new one. At the end of Soi Sea Dragon (the Soi in Bangla that start with a big boat.

[QUOTE=El Frances]Quote : "Most hotels (if you have a booking already) offer a pickup service bringing you directly to them. I paid 700 Baht for it in Febuary. That's about 100 bahrt more then a Taxi. So what the heck."

The heck is that, apart from the price difference, the hotel will most presumably send a van, which is much less comfortable than the limousine you get at the airport. A limousine is better, less expensive, and it takes only a few minutes to buy a coupon at the booth in front of the luggage pick-up room of the airport.[/QUOTE]Limo is OK, but it depends on the hotel for the car. The Expat has always sent me the same guy, seat belts in the car which some of the airport cars don't have. Strangely, they have the fittings, but sometimes they remove the belts. Expat has always charged me 600.

[QUOTE=Member #3173]My friend and I will be in Phuket Oct 31.Since the plane will arrive late around
8pm by the time we take our bags we would like to stay near the airport on the first night.Are there any cheap hotels from 500 to 700b that area?
Secondly will hotels charge high season rates Nov 1 onwards?
Otherwise are there hotels in that range in Phuket town?
We are Asian Chinese
Thanks bros[/QUOTE]
I don't think you neeed ahotel around the airport just because you are late. Book a hotel by internet and let you pick up from them. Thailand never sleeps.

Brain666

Heading to Phuket next month, what hotel would you recommend that is close by the Fun Zone. I'm looking for something pretty decent, secure and about $50 P/NIGHT. should I reserve or just show up at the hotel?

No problem to get a transportation at 8 pm at the airport, you can go directly to your hotel and enjoy your first mongering night. There are plenty of websites with cheap (and not cheap) accomodation, such as phuket.com. Don't forhget that Phuket town is not a holiday spot

Is it true that there is a new road from the airport to Patong Beach bypassing
Phuket town which makes travelling time shorter?That is what I see from the map.Also are there other places with go gos and the like such as Kara Beach,Nai harn beach, Rawai Beach?Thanks bros

[QUOTE=Mauldid]Heading to Phuket next month, what hotel would you recommend that is close by the Fun Zone. I'm looking for something pretty decent, secure and about $50 P/NIGHT. should I reserve or just show up at the hotel?[/QUOTE]You will find loads of places in and around patong for that- just walk in and make your choice this time of the year.

3173

Patong is the place with the larger number of girls. If you go to other beaches the choice will be much more limited. If you don't rent a motorbike, stay near bangla road because tuk tuk are very expensive in Phuket.