Discover Phuket Town on a Budget!

Experience paradise without breaking the bank in Phuket, Thailand.

21 June 2023

Phuket, Thailand is a tropical paradise that can easily be enjoyed on a limited budget. Affordable accommodations, street food, and local transportation make it easy to explore the famous beaches and natural attractions. With careful planning and flexibility, a memorable and budget-friendly trip to Phuket is within reach.

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Exploring Phuket Town

  • Start with breakfast at Mee Ton Poe, where you can order a bowl of their famous Hokkien noodles for only THB 50.
  • Go on a walking tour of Phuket Old Town, where you can marvel at the influence of European architecture on the Sino-Portuguese buildings. Don't forget to take some souvenir photos with the colorful street art!
  • Visit the Thai Hua Museum, where you can learn about the history of Chinese immigrants in Phuket. Admission fee is only THB 100.
  • Take a tuk-tuk to Ao Talo Market, where you can eat lunch like a local. Try the street food such as fried chicken or pork skewers for only THB 20-40 per stick.
  • Head to the weekend market, known as the Naka Market which opens Friday to Sunday 16:00-22:00, where you can haggle for souvenirs, clothes and try some more local food.
  • End your day with dinner at No.6 restaurant, where you can enjoy Thai food for around THB 100-150 per dish.
  • Note: Some of the sights mentioned, such as the Thai Hua Museum and weekend market, are only open on certain days and times. Check before you go.

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How to get there

Plane

The best way to get to Phuket by plane is to fly into Phuket International Airport, which is the second busiest airport in Thailand. There are several airlines that operate daily flights to Phuket from major cities around the world, including Bangkok Airways, Thai Airways, AirAsia, and Emirates

Car

Driving to Phuket is possible, but it can be a long and tiring journey. The best way to get to Phuket by car is to rent a car in a nearby city like Bangkok or Surat Thani and drive to Phuket. The journey takes around 12-14 hours from Bangkok and around 5-6 hours from Surat Thani. Make sure to take rest stops along the way to avoid fatigue

Train

Unfortunately, there is no train station in Phuket. The closest train station is in Surat Thani, which is about a four-hour drive away from Phuket. From there, you can take a bus or taxi to get to Phuket

Boat

If you're coming from nearby islands like Phi Phi, a boat is a great way to get to Phuket. There are several ferry companies that operate daily ferries from Phi Phi to Phuket, and the journey takes around 2 hours. Make sure to check the weather conditions before making your journey by boat

Bus

One of the most popular ways to get to Phuket by bus is to take a bus from Bangkok. There are several bus companies that operate daily buses from Bangkok to Phuket, including VIP buses and standard buses. The journey takes approximately 13 hours and arrives at the Phuket Bus Terminal 2

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Phuket

Welcome to the land of beautiful beaches, mouth-watering food, and puzzling pronunciations. Get ready to be amazed, confused, and possibly lost in Phuket!

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