Plan your trip to Patong
Everything practical for a smooth Patong trip — airport transfers, getting around, the best months to go, SIM cards, money and the common scams. Dated, honest and written from Patong.
Phuket Airport to Patong: every transfer option compared
Phuket Airport to Patong is a 45–75 minute drive. Every way to make the trip, from pre-booked car to bus, with indicative prices and the traps to avoid.
Read the guideUpdated 5 ноября 2026 г.Best time to visit Patong: weather, sea & crowds by month
December to March brings dry weather and a calm sea; May to October is cheaper, greener and wetter. How each month feels for weather, swimming, crowds and prices.
Read the guideUpdated 5 ноября 2026 г.Getting around Patong: walking, tuk-tuks, Grab & scooters
Central Patong is walkable, but beaches, Phuket Town and late nights need wheels. Every option with indicative prices, plus the scooter rules that actually matter.
Read the guideUpdated 5 ноября 2026 г.Money, safety & scams in Patong: what to know before you go
Cash, cards, ATM fees, tipping, the classic Patong scams, emergency numbers and the Thai laws that catch visitors out: what to know before you arrive.
Read the guideUpdated 5 ноября 2026 г.SIM card in Phuket: tourist SIM vs eSIM, prices & networks
Staying online in Patong is cheap and easy. How to choose between a Thai tourist SIM and an eSIM, which network to pick, what to bring and indicative prices.
Read the guideUpdated 5 ноября 2026 г.