The 5 Craziest Things to Do in Phuket

Some say beaches, some say water sports, some even say food but I say crazy when it comes to Phuket, Thailand. So, the next time when you visit this coastal paradise, keep your eyes wide open and watch out for these quirky things to do in Phuket that will surely make you wonder, “Aisa bhi hota hai”...

Situation #1

You’ve drank enough soft drinks and are wondering what to do with that half-full bottle? Why not buy the exact quantity? Walk to a local shop in Phuket and buy as many millilitres as you can drink. Poured in a vinyl-bag, get soda and other liquids along with ice and a straw at such shops! For your convenience, shopkeepers can also tie it with a rubber band.

Situation #2

Have you ever splashed water on a policeman (with a jet pipe or a bucket) without irking him or getting arrested! Well, people in Phuket can do that countless number of times at the Songkran Festival. Held in April, this water-splash festival spares no one on the streets, not even the men in uniform! If you plan your travel during this time, this is one amongst the many things to do in Phuket you must not miss on...  

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Situation #3

One of the phuket’s major attraction are its bars. Be careful when you walk into a bar and say ‘on the rocks’. The bartender will serve you a glass of beer filled with ice rather than scotch. Some like it chilled but locals in Phuket, Thailand love their beer with ice.

Situation #4

When was the last time you went outside a temple or a monument looking out for your lost shoe? Did you find it? If not, then head to the ‘Second-hand shoe shop’ at the Phuket Weekend Market. Weird to some but a hot-selling trade in Phuket, this shop has shoes of all shapes and sizes. Chances are you might find your long lost shoe here!

Situation #5 

What is your pick for the evening? Would you prefer a Jack Daniel’s or does Black Label tempt you more? Now, before you buy that bottle, hold on for a while and check. Most of the shopkeepers in Phuket sell gasoline in branded beer or scotch bottles. which are often misconstrued as alcohol by tourists. So, make sure you get high, the right way!

So, get ready with your camera to capture these moments and try out at least some from this list of crazy things to do in Phuket.

How to Reach Phuket:

By air: The Phuket International Airport is the second busiest airport of Thailand after the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok.  The airport is well-connected to Bangkok with daily flights. There are also direct flights to India, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and Germany, among other countries.

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By road : Buses to other regions of Thailand including Bangkok, Krabi, Phang Na and Surat Thani operate at the BKS terminal located just off Thanon Phang Nga in Phuket Town. Buses from the Southern Bus Terminal of Bangkok to Phuket are the most reliable and convenient way of travelling between the two cities and take up to 13 hours to reach Phuket.

By train: Although there are no direct trains to Phuket, one can travel on trains going from Bangkok to Singapore and get off at Phun Phin railway station. Phuket is another 5 hours by bus from Phun Phin, which is located in the Surat Thani Province of Thailand.