What it actually costs
When to go
Monsoon. Heavy rain, rough seas, some islands close.
Patong Beach is always crowded. Kata Noi and Nai Harn are quieter and prettier.
What locals know
Old Phuket Town is the cultural heart — Sino-Portuguese architecture, real food, no beach tourists.
Phang Nga Bay is better than the overcrowded Phi Phi islands.
Rawai fish market: pick your seafood, pay to have it cooked at restaurants next door.
Freedom Beach requires a longtail boat — ฿200 return. Worth it for an empty paradise.
Honest warnings
Jet ski scams: they claim you damaged it, demand thousands. Never rent from beach touts.
Riptides are serious. Red flags mean don't swim. Period.
Tuk-tuks have a mafia pricing system. Agree price first or use Grab.
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