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<h2>Phuket ภูเก็ต</h2>
Phuket is the largest island in Thailand. It is located in the Andaman Sea, just off the southwest coast. The island is 48 km long, 21 km at its widest point and connected by a bridge to the mainland.
The best sandy beaches are on Phuket's west coast.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.travelgay.com/gay-phuket-beaches/">Patong, Kata and Karon</a> beaches are the most well-known but can get crowded during peak season. The beaches and resorts north or south of these central areas are more peaceful. <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/gay-phuket-beaches/">Click here for a more detailed guide to Phuket's best beaches.</a>
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<h2>Gay Scene</h2>
The gay scene on Phuket island is located in the west coast town of&nbsp;Patong. Dozens of gay venues including&nbsp;<a title="gay Phuket - hotels in Patong" href="https://www.travelgay.com/phuket-accommodation/">Hotels</a>, <a title="Phuket restaurants" href="https://www.travelgay.com/phuket-restaurants/">Restaurants</a>, <a title="Phuket &ndash; gay saunas &amp; spas" href="https://www.travelgay.com/phuket-gay-saunas/">Saunas &amp;</a><a href="https://www.travelgay.com/phuket-gay-saunas-spas/">&nbsp;Spas</a>,&nbsp;<a title="Phuket gay bars &amp; dance clubs" href="https://www.travelgay.com/phuket-gay-bars-and-dance-clubs/">Bars &amp; Clubs</a>&nbsp;are concentrated in and around the Paradise Complex. There is a well-established gay section at&nbsp;<a title="Phuket &ndash; Gay Beach" href="https://www.travelgay.com/phuket-gay-beach/">Patong Beach</a>, just in front of <a title="La Flora *****" href="https://www.travelgay.com/hotels/la-flora-patong">La Flora</a>&nbsp;hotel.
The week-long&nbsp;<a title="Phuket Gay Pride" href="https://www.travelgay.com/event/phuket-gay-pride-thailand">Phuket Gay Pride Festival</a> takes place every year in April, attracting thousands of visitors.
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<h2>Getting to Phuket</h2>
The vast majority of tourists arrive by plane. Phuket International Airport, located towards the north end of the Island, is served by direct ﬂights from many countries as well as ﬂights from Bangkok and other regional Thai cities.
It is possible to travel from Bangkok, Malaysia or even Singapore by bus, car or train. Train passengers get off at Surat Thani province and make the last leg to Phuket by road. It is also possible to visit Phuket by cruise ship.
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<h2>From Airport to Hotel</h2>
Metered taxi
Taxis are popular option although, unlike in Bangkok, the fare is not cheap. The average fare from the airport to Patong is 600-700 baht. The fare is the rate displayed on the meter plus an airport fee of 100 baht. The journey time from the airport to Patong is around 40 minutes. Some taxi drivers may want to charge a ﬂat rate. You may need to queue for a metered taxi.
Limousine taxi
An more comfortable 'upmarket' taxi option that can cost up to 1,000 baht (inc airport fee), but usually available immediately (no queuing).
Minivan
A door-to-door shared commute. These minibuses leave after they ﬁll up and drop&nbsp;passengers off along the way - so journey times will be longer.
Car rental
This is a great way to explore Phuket as there are many scenic roads. Car hire is not particularly expensive, but driving standards in Thailand are pretty poor so drive defensively and watch out for&nbsp;motorcyclists.
Municipal Airport Bus
Operates daily 6:30-21:30, every hour, to Phuket town (but not to the west coast) and takes about one hour. Not a particularly helpful option.
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<h2>Getting around Phuket</h2>
Phuket is a large island so you need some form of transport to get around. Public transport is limited so taxis or tuk-tuks are the only practical means. Some hotels offer shuttle bus services to Patong.
By taxi
Phuket has two types of taxi. A "tuk-tuk" has no meter, so always agree on a price beforehand and bargain hard. Tuk-tuks are good for short trips around town that should not cost more than 40-50 baht. Many tuk-tuk drivers will try to charge excessive rates. Just say no and find another.
Metered taxis are a much better option for longer journeys. They are safer and more comfortable than tuk-tuks but not easy to find on the street. Ask your hotel reception to phone for a taxi.
By car or motorbike
Car rental costs from 1,000-1,200 baht per day. There are several rental companies in and around the airport. Driving standards in Thailand are generally very poor. We recommend taking full insurance coverage and drive defensively. By law you must have your driving licence with you when driving.
Motorcycle and scooter rentals start at around 200 baht per day. However, riding a motorcycle is very dangerous and best avoided.
Phuket has one of the highest traffic accident rates in Thailand and 90% involve motorcycles! Remember, motorcycle rental NEVER includes any third party insurance. If you are involved in a accident or injury or damage the motorcycle YOU will be liable. If you are a westerner then you are at extra risk as you are seen as more capable of paying.
You are required by law to wear a helmet. This law is frequently ignored by Thais. Traffic police are more likely to stop westerners for not wearing a helmet as they are more likely to have the cash to pay the fine.
By boat
Longtail boats are a great way to do a bit of island hopping. Prices can be negotiated and should be around 500 baht per hour or no more than 1,800-2,000 baht per day.
By 'songthaew' or bus
There are few full-size buses. Most routes are operated with 'songthaews' (essentially a converted pickup truck). The fare is from 25 baht and up, and there are no set stops. Songthaews pick up and drop off as requested.
There are no "cross-beach" connections, so traveling from Surin to Patong (15 minutes by taxi) requires an hour long detour via Phuket town. Some drivers may try to charge tourists an excessive fee.
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<h2>Where to Stay in Phuket</h2>
If you wish to stay near the Patong gay beach and the Paradise Complex gay nightlife scene, we have&nbsp;some suggestions for <a title="gay Phuket hotels in Patong" href="https://www.travelgay.com/gay-patong-hotels/">Phuket Hotels in Patong</a>.
For other options, <a title="gay Phuket hotels" href="https://www.travelgay.com/gay-phuket-hotels/">visit our Phuket Mid-Range + Budget Hotels page</a>. Luxury beach resorts are listed separately on&nbsp;the <a title="gay Phuket luxury hotels" href="https://www.travelgay.com/phuket-luxury-hotels/">Phuket Luxury Hotels page</a>.
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<h2>Things to See &amp; Do</h2>
Most gay visitors to Phuket come with a premeditated intent to spend most of their holiday soaking up the sun. But if your body can be dragged from its natural beach habitat, it will discover a great range of leisure activities on and around Phuket island.
Khao Sok National Park
Thailand's premier rainforest reserve that has more than 48 species of mammals including wild elephants, tiger and leopards.
Phi Phi Islands
Made famous by the movie "The Beach" and now rather overdeveloped. However, <a href="https://www.travelgay.com/phi-phi-islands/">Phi Phi islands</a> are still a majestic sight to see and makes for an interesting day-trip excursion.
Scuba Diving
The islands around Phuket offer some of the best diving spots in Southeast Asia. Of particular note is the nearby Similan Islands where visibility can reach over 30 meters and leopard sharks and dolphins are a common sight. There are a number of PADI-certified diving schools on the island that provide instruction and organise excursions.
Phang Nga Bay
Phang Nga Bay stretches out from the east coast of Phuket Island to Krabi. This bay is home to gigantic rock mountains rising from the sea - the most famous of which is called James Bond Island. Spectacular sights that are well worth a day trip to see.
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<h2>When to visit</h2>
Temperatures in Phuket are usually 28&ordm;C-32&ordm;C &nbsp;all year. It's the amount of rainfall that changes.
Peak season (and driest) is from early December until mid-April (after the "SongKran" - Thai New Year celebrations).
April and May are usually the hottest months, with some days seeing rainfall. June to October is the rainy season. November and early December can see slightly cooler temperatures and a mix of sunny and rainy days.
For recommendations on places to eat, <a title="Phuket restaurants" href="https://www.travelgay.com/phuket-restaurants/">click here to go to our Phuket Restaurants</a> page.
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<h2>Beach Activities</h2>
On many beaches you will find jet-ski and parasailing operations. Sections of the beach are allocated to these operators. Be very careful not to swim in these zones as virtually all jet-ski rental customers are very inexperienced drivers.
Renting a jet ski or parasailing is a very risky. There is a good chance your operator will not be insured. If you do decide to rent a jet-ski get someone to take photos of the jet-ski before you leave. The slightest damage to the jet-ski will result in hefty extra fees. If you don't pay, the operator will threaten to call the police. We've seen this happen.
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<h2>Tourist Police</h2>
A useful number to remember is 1155 - the Tourist Police.

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Matatagpuan ang gay guesthouse 15 minuto sa pamamagitan ng taxi mula sa Patong Beach at Paradise Complex. Nag-aalok ang Phuket Gay Homestay sa Neramit Hill ng 5-bedroom pool villa sa murang mga rate. May kasamang almusal. Ang property ay may damit na opsyonal na swimming pool at steam sauna, at ito ay nasa magandang lokasyon upang makalibot sa mga isla 44 na nakamamanghang beach, shopping, mga pamilihan, at nightlife. Maaaring magrekomenda ng venue ng mga lokal na app ng taxi na makakasundo at makakapaghatid sa iyo sa property. Banggitin TravelGay sa booking sa Phuket Gay Homestay at makakuha ng 5% na diskwento sa iyong paglagi!

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Malaki, sikat na gay bar at nightclub sa Paradise Complex. Ang ZAG ay may tatlong magkakaibang zone kabilang ang isang bar at lounge at VIP room. Ang terrace bar sa harap ng kalye ay kumukuha ng malaking mixed/gay crowd mula bandang 10 pm. Mga palabas sa pagsasayaw ng lalaking coyote/go-go. Ang bagong club na ito ay naglalaro ng sayaw at ang house music ay nagpapalaki ng adrenaline nang higit pa sa commercialized club sin Soi Paradise. Bukas ang club mula 8PM hanggang 2AM mula Lunes hanggang Linggo at mayroon din itong Happy Hour mula 8-10pm na may malalaking diskwento.

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