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  • Tuk Tuks provide cheap transport ,but keep your eyes open when crossing roads,what with them,motorbike, cars, trucks and elephants....I was joking about the elephants,theres alot going on .All beeping their horns to attract you attention.

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    Motorbikes: Getting around while in Phuket
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  • When visiting Phuket, rent a bike!
    You will not regret it, you can explore so much that you wouldn't see if your for example went with a tuc tuc. Think of it, cruising around on a bike, maybe you will get lost and suddenly a temple in the middle of nowhere shows up... Well that happended to us :-). You will find lots of places all around Phuket where you can rent a car or a bike

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    Motorbikes: To/ From Phuket Airport
    Additional information on the transportation from Phuket Airport.

    To get to Phuket Town, you may take the Airport Bus from the bus stand (85B) on Departure Level. Take note that this bus service can pick up and drop passengers anywhere on the way. I even spot a big group of scouts use this bus for their field trip! That means the bus will not be very punctual, but within acceptable range.

    Alternatively, you may take the minivan (max 9 pax) to Phuket Town right outside the Terminal Building on Arrival (right next to Thai Military Bank's Bureau de Change). The fare is 100B one way. This service will only leave once it has 9 passengers, so either make sure you have a big group or you are patient. Do notice that this minivan is not suitable for passengers with big sized suitcases or backpacks.

    Both bus and minivan services terminated in Phuket Town's Bus Terminal on Thanon Phang-Nga. So advantages for people who stayed on or near Thanon Phang-Nga.

    For other destinations on the island (e.g. Patong, Kata, Karon), only two real alternatives exist: rent your own car or take a taxi. There is a taxi counter once you exit Customs. You state your destination and you pay the price on the board, which is terrible. My personal suggestion is to walk outside the Airport compound onto the main road, where plenty of metered taxis are parked around. They will charge the fair price. But this only works if you don't have too many luggages to carry, because it is still quite a bit to walk.

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    Motorbikes: Tuk Tuk
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  • Easy going, with tuktuk, local bus or motor bile.

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    Motorbikes: MOTORBIKES
    FASCINATING WATCHING ALL THESE PEOPLE WHIPPING IN AND OUT OF TRAFFIC ON THEIR MOTORBIKES....
    PATONG BEACH LOOKED LIKE A MOTORBIKE CLUB HAD RIDEN INTO TOWN AND TAKEN OVER!!! HEHEHE!!!
    BUT ACTUALLY ..PROBABLY THE CHEAPEST WAY TO GET FROM THE COUNTRYSIDE INTO TOWN AND BACK...

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    Motorbikes: Motorbike Hire
    All along the beach road, you can hire motorbikes ranging from mopeds through to 1100cc monsters. Cost about £4 for 24 hours.
    Take the crash helmet as the Police will stop you if one of you isn't wearing one and issue an on the spot fine which you have to pay at the nearest Police station immediately. More of an aggrovation than a financial penalty really.
    Just accept the ticket, as trying to argue will only make them look harder at you and increase the charge!

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    Motorbikes: Riding around Phuket
    Getting around Phuket on a motorbike is a must!!

    Not only is it convenient, it is also very affordable starting from Baht150 / Day for a Moped. I had a great time going around Phuket in the 2 days I rented the bike. Phuket is a nice size for covering and it is quite easy getting around as the network of road is fairly simple connecting major towns and directions to each place before the junctions.

    Be advised that though I had a great time riding in Phuket, the roads in Phuket at some parts might be windy and up and down some steep terrain so do exercise caution and some areas it is only 2 lanes so again be careful when overtaking or when being overtaken.

    When renting the bike, the shop might request that you leave your passport with them. A better option would be to leave a photocopy of your passport with them or the most your driver's licence. They might also request that you leave a deposit with them but do decline as you might not see the deposit when you return with the bike and coax them to accept the photocopy of the passport. If they seem unwilling, you can always try the next shop.

    If you are renting for 2 days or more, you should be able to get a better deal so do negotiate on the price before settling on renting the motorbike.

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    Motorbikes: Electric bicycles....
    I highly recommend to anyone thinking of renting a vehicle on Phuket to think about renting scooters. They are very cheap and much better to ride around the island. Parking is very easy to find. Just be very careful and always stay on the very far left side of the road. Gibbon not included.

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    Motorbikes: Motorbike
    Motorcycle is the easiest way to explore around the island. Pretty much, you must carry along your international driving licence.The rules are simple and straight forward. You don't have licence, you are in deep trouble.

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