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Firstly i would like to thank all the BM for some excellent info.
i shall not arrive in Phuket until mid October,and i shall be staying in Karon.
A few questions
1: How far from Karon beach roundabout to Bangla road ( best way to get there and back)
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If you like a good drink, play safe and use a tuk tuk. About 10/15mins drive and around 250/300 baht each way.
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2: Are there any festivals in mid October or booze bans
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Already answered.
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3: Have been told to purchase a prepaid thia mobile on arrival (location to do this and aquire top ups)
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You can use your own mobile if its been unlocked. Costs around £10 -15 here so cheaper than buying a thai mobile.Just buy a thai sim card. But if you want a cheap thai phone, you can get them from Ocean Plaza in Bangla Rd on the ground floor to the left side of the shop.
Thai sims /top ups can be obtained easily from many locations. the 7/11 stores are favourite.
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4: Some parts of the world require tips ,eg USA for almost everything, is this the norm in Phuket, and whats the going rate
(don`t want to sound a cheap charlie but i think tips should be for good service)
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Tipping is not expected, but its nice to show appreciation for a nice meal or good service. The hotel maids also welcome any spare change you might have when you leave.
How much? Up 2 you really, for a meal 20 - 100baht depending on the type of restaurant. Its not a lot, but helps the poorly paid staff.