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Thailand's largest island and one of the main tourist destinations in Thailand.

The largest island of Thailand according to Wikipedia, home to about 500 thousand residents large beaches such as Hat Patong and Hat Karon and a large number of plantations of rubber trees.

Considered one of the top retirement destinations in the world.

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Is there a way to transfer from Phuket to Ko Phi Phi if you miss the 2:30pm ferry?

We will be arriving in Phuket after a tour at about 5pm. Is there any way to make a transfer to a resort on the eastern side of Ko Phi Phi on the same day? Costs will be split amongst 5 so a private transfer might be reasonable. For comparison,…
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Where can I swim with bioluminescent plankton in Phuket?

Going to Phuket at the end of December. What areas with bioluminescence close to Phuket can one swim in at night (Krabi is relatively far)? I found a tour operator (John Gray) but they only casually mention bioluminescent plankton, and not as a key…
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How much should I expect to pay for a boat fare from Ko Lanta to Phi Phi Island in Thailand?

I'm traveling from Ko Lanta to Ko Phi Phi Island by boat. How much should I pay for the trip? It will be me and one other passenger. I want to avoid being overcharged.
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Where can I see a slow loris in Phuket, Thailand?

Where can one see a slow loris in Phuket, legally, while avoiding scams that seem to be associated with this protected primate?
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How to get from Langkawi to Phuket?

How to get from Langkawi (Malaysia) to Phuket (Thailand) either by ferry, land (train or bus) or by air? What's the most convenient way? It seems there are no direct flights and no obvious land routes.
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Kayaking Activities Off Phuket, Thailand

A couple of friends will be staying on the Thai island of Phuket for a week and shall be located on the south east of the island in the resort of Cape Panwa. They would like to take the opportunity to try out kayaking (as they have heard it is quite…
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How can I book the Phuket to Railay ferry with airport pick-up from HKT?

I will fly into Phuket airport (HKT) early morning/ in the night and want to travel on to Railay (also known as Tonsai to some) as soon as possible with this Phuket ferry. How can I book the ferry ticket including shared minivan pick-up from the…
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Searching for an Asian flight that provides a facility for divers to not pay an extra fee from Tehran to Phuket

Is there any airline with Asian flights between Tehran (Iran) and Phuket that provides a special facility for divers to not pay an extra fee for their heavy diving equipments? I have heard something like this for divers who have their equipment…
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Is there hostel-like accommodation in the Krabi-Phuket area?

In general, my girlfriend and I prefer to stay in a hostel rather than in a 5-star hotel. For this reason, we are a bit worried about the Krabi-Phuket area since all travel blogs we have read talk about big resorts on the beach. Are there hostels,…
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Should I be worried about airline safety

I'm making a trip to Thailand at the beginning of March. I've booked tickets from Bangkok to Phuket on AirAsia. However, after reading recent articles around AirAsia recent airline crash, I was sceptical of the airline choice. Should I arrange for a…
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Snorkeling and beach location for Southern Thailand (Phuket/Krabi) in July?

I will be visiting Southern Thailand in early July. Flights are booked into Phuket International airport. Can you recommend an island or beach resort for this time of year? Or given the monsoon, is the snorkeling not going to be too good? Are…
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Travelling from Phuket,Thailand to Malaysia with Visa

I am planning to visit Thailand and Malaysia in November 2017. I'm from India, and have a passport. I know Thailand provides visas on arrival but Malaysia doesn't. So I am planning to get visa for both Thailand and Malaysia before…
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As of January 2015, are Phukets beaches that have been "cleaned up" by the government still clean?

There were news in July 2014 about the government having cleaned up the beaces of Phuket from vendors, restaurants and sun chairs. Are these changes permanent until today? Or have the businesses come back to life?
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Dive shop availability and cost in Phuket and Koh Tao, Thailand

I'm planning on visiting Koh Tao to go diving, however I am after a weight harness before going diving. Rather than buy one in the UK and carry it around with me, I was planning on buying one while out there. What's the availability of dive shops…
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What is considered to be Phuket center?

Which part of Phuket, Thailand, is the city center? I read many reviews about attractions but it is not clear where is the right place for a vacation. Is it 1 or 2?
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