Phuket Thailand

puppylove · #1 23-01-2008, 14:12

Two questions about this.

First, since it is a 12 hour ride, I am worried about bathroom usage. Given the fact that I am not used to food in Thailand, I am worried I might get diarrhea. How often does the bus stop for bathroom breaks or is there a toilet onboard?

And anyone know what time the bus arrives in Phuket?

Infiniium · #2 23-01-2008, 14:34

Its been a while since i did the bus routes from BKK, used to go to Koh Samui alot.

The buses are pretty modern these days and have a toilet onboard, but if your worried or actualy have a dodgy stomach then take a couple of immodium a few hours before going.

The buses usualy stop once, and usualy at a restaurant come gift shop place run by a relative of the owner of the bus company lol.

My old trick was to buy some valium, (not sure if you can still get it without prescription) book a night bus trip, get a small pillow, earplugs to drown out the dodgy dvd film they like to play on every bus and a blanket or towel as the AC can be fierce. Then sleep the whole way there, easy.

Generaly the bus routes are easy and comfortable, just long and boring.

Infiniium

puppylove · #3 23-01-2008, 15:58

Thanks infiniium. By the way does anyone have a website for the bus schedule at Southern bus terminal? I have googled it and search the forum but to no avail.

Soupdragon · #4 23-01-2008, 16:22

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Originally Posted by puppylove

Thanks infiniium. By the way does anyone have a website for the bus schedule at Southern bus terminal? I have googled it and search the forum but to no avail.

Try this link.

Nicke · #5 23-01-2008, 16:27

Buses leave for BKK every 30/60 minutes or so from various companies, I wouldnt worry about the schedule. I have found that these breaks can be quick, nearly missed the bus when I went to Hat Yai once after a short break and pee.

puppylove · #6 24-01-2008, 08:48

Cool. Do any of you know where is the bus drop off point in Phuket? If the type of bus matters, I think I will take the VIP one.

LivinLOS · #7 24-01-2008, 10:27

Usually phuket town..

Tho what is the bus price these days ?? 1200 baht for a VIP bus ?? verses 1800 - 2000 for a budget airline ?? Even bar girls fly these days.

nelsonone · #8 24-01-2008, 10:35

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Originally Posted by LivinLOS

Usually phuket town..

Tho what is the bus price these days ?? 1200 baht for a VIP bus ?? verses 1800 - 2000 for a budget airline ?? Even bar girls fly these days.

yep mte of mine got a flight BKK-PHT for 1000 bht on line a couple of weeks back in Peak season.....you wouldn't do it to save money

Infiniium · #9 24-01-2008, 13:52

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Originally Posted by LivinLOS

Usually phuket town..

Tho what is the bus price these days ?? 1200 baht for a VIP bus ?? verses 1800 - 2000 for a budget airline ?? Even bar girls fly these days.

Yep an extra £10 to save yourself 10 hours extra travel, I'd pay alot more than that for sure. Fly save your self the hassle puppy.

Infiniium

jimholio · #10 10-02-2008, 09:08

Did that trip from BKK to Phuket once, 13 hours i believe including 1 hour stop for some really bad food. Cost 1000 baht with VIP bus.

Never again, considering the prices to fly now i wouldnt consider it.

smileguy · #11 11-02-2008, 00:05

have to agree. Thai air was runnign a special for about 1,000 baht round trip. less than an hour flight, more time on the island

nkped · #12 11-02-2008, 01:16

Also, if you are taller than the average Thai, even a well-appointed VIP bus can be pretty uncomfortable for a long trip.