Phuket Thailand

helmszee · #1 30-10-2007, 16:49

just wondering if someone can help me out..
whats the max distance that taxis will take you around phuket...
..like would i be able to taxi from satun to phuket or the other direction or would the driver just stare at me and laugh and tell me to bus?

please help

Masterwoodsman · #2 30-10-2007, 16:58

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Originally Posted by helmszee

just wondering if someone can help me out..
whats the max distance that taxis will take you around phuket...
..like would i be able to taxi from saturn to phuket or the other direction or would the driver just stare at me and laugh and tell me to bus?

please help

For this you may need to contact NASA..... otherwise you might just be stuck on Uranus !!!!!! 5555

Werwolf · #3 30-10-2007, 17:55

They take you were ever you want (and dont want)

Better take a limousine driver - it is more comfortable if is a longer trip.

steve w · #4 30-10-2007, 18:41

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Originally Posted by helmszee

just wondering if someone can help me out..
whats the max distance that taxis will take you around phuket...
..like would i be able to taxi from satun to phuket or the other direction or would the driver just stare at me and laugh and tell me to bus?

please help

probably minibus from a travel agent ,bus from phuket town or limo/taxi from said travel agent(several k baht).
tuk tuk NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

edje123 · #5 02-11-2007, 03:24

Tuk tuks, can be usefull (and always expensive) for short distances, but for longer trips not the best choice.
You could always rent a scooter : don't cost that much and you have total freedom. Just remeber that traffic in Phuket can be crazy, and forget this option if you never rode a bike or scooter before.

aussie dollar · #6 02-11-2007, 14:29

good question I did have the number of a local limo but cant find it at the moment.
must be some BM's who could recommend a reliable limo & driver from phuket ?

sarsbuk · #7 04-11-2007, 18:07

I have the number of a taxi/limo guy called Navee

Tel 081 2720701
Email ptn_navee@yahoo.com

I have used him all the times I have been to Patong. He is always on time, Nice brand new Toyota, veryfriendly guy also!

Drop him a mail or call.

helmszee · #8 04-11-2007, 18:15

the reason i ask is i'm trying to work out the best way to get from Langkawi to phuket, i can't decide if i want to catch a plane and spend more time in an airport and in the sky, or catch a ferry from langkawi to satun then bus, taxi, limo what ever it may be from there to phuket, so i get to see some of the country side that way. There will be 4 of us, we're not looking for the cheapest way to get there but dont want to spend an ENTIRE day travelling at the same time.. any suggestions most welcome cheers

The Loop · #9 04-11-2007, 20:02

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Originally Posted by helmszee

the reason i ask is i'm trying to work out the best way to get from Langkawi to phuket, i can't decide if i want to catch a plane and spend more time in an airport and in the sky, or catch a ferry from langkawi to satun then bus, taxi, limo what ever it may be from there to phuket, so i get to see some of the country side that way. There will be 4 of us, we're not looking for the cheapest way to get there but dont want to spend an ENTIRE day travelling at the same time.. any suggestions most welcome cheers

I would get a ferry to Penang and try and get a flight with Firefly.
They fly direct to Phuket from there every day for about 1600 to 2000 baht one way.The flight takes just over an hour.