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Phuket is a fantastic destination for couples and has so much to offer. You can stay in one of the most exclusive villas on the island, take a cruise to more idyllic islands, go party if you want to, have a candlelight dinner right on the beach, and the list goes on and on.
Majority of the time, Phuket is a pretty safe place to visit but most of the really harmful situations arise out of the heavy-handed nature of some of the scams and ripped off tourists all ignited under the duress of Thailand heat, a few drinks and a deal gone bad.
You should plan to spend around ฿3,012 ($100) per day on your vacation in Phuket , which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Also, the average hotel price in Phuket for a couple is ฿3,316 ($110). So, a trip to Phuket for two people for one week costs on average ฿42,171 ($1,402).
Things Not to Do in Phuket Don’t disrespect the Royal Family. Don’t wear your shoes in a temple. Don’t visit a temple with short clothes. Don’t take Buddha images out of the country. Do not touch a monk. Don’t point your feet at someone. Walk around town without a shirt (and ride a bike) Don’t take that selfie with protected wildlife.
The best time to visit Phuket is between November and April when weather conditions are ideal for beach activities, such as swimming and boating. The six months between May and October are monsoon season , and although accommodation prices are much lower this time of year, the water conditions can be dangerous.
Where To Stay In Phuket : The Best Areas To Stay (Updated) For Couples & Families: North & South Patong. For Singles & Party-Hoppers: Central Patong. For Honeymooners, Couples & Families: Karon & Kata. For Culture & History Buffs: Phuket Old Town. For Luxury & Privacy: Bang Tao. For Easy Airport Access: Mai Khao Beach.
8 Things to Avoid in Thailand (and What to Do Instead) Places for backpackers to stay. Avoid : Khao San Road. Taking taxis. Avoid : Bargaining a flat rate with a taxi driver. Thai entertainment. Avoid : Ping Pong Shows. What to do in Pattaya. Avoid : Seedy areas of Pattaya. Shopping the markets. What to do in Phuket. Elephant tourist attractions. Tours and sightseeing.
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. You should exercise a lot of caution while swimming off the west coast of Phuket during the rainy season (May – October) due to rough seas.
Walking down unlit streets and dark alleyways is a definite no-no. You wouldn’t do this in your home country, so apply the same logic to Phuket . Don’t go to the beach alone at night time. This is a good way to really put yourself into some serious danger.
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A vacation to Thailand for one week usually costs around ฿14,857 for one person. So, a trip to Thailand for two people costs around ฿29,715 for one week . A trip for two weeks for two people costs ฿59,430 in Thailand .
Local beers are available at about 40 baht per can, and major brands such as Heineken at about 50 baht. In bars and restaurants, you can usually expect to pay 80 to 100 baht for local and 100 to 140 baht for foreign beers. In some high-end venues (restaurants or nightclubs), one beer can be charged up to 280 baht.
1,000 baht a day is a lot more than the minimum wage (in the formal job market and way way more than up country) in Thailand. Few people would come Thailand to holiday as a poor Thai.
Neighboring Phuket in Thailand was also affected by the 2004 disaster. Thailand’s popular tourism area was devastated by the tsunami . In addition to locals, many tourists died as a result of the disaster. Phuket has since fully recovered and is still a popular destination for foreign tourists.
Don’t drink tap water in Thailand , stick to boiled or treated water . Don’t worry too much about the ice as there’s an extensive network of ice factories which use purified water . Be careful when you ‘re washing fruit and vegetables, always check the water source is safe.