Ian Crowe

Phuket in October: can I still swim?

The coast thread is Andaman vs Gulf. This is the west-beach flag.

Phuket-Phi Phi speedboats cancelled twice this week. The slow ferry still went both days. If you already paid for the 8am ticket, check the pier board in the morning before you get in a taxi.

When are the Similan Islands closed?

People still buy “Similan” in July. The park is not a vibe. It is a DNP calendar.

Halal food in Phuket that is not Patong?

Patong will sell you a laminated HALAL on a kitchen that is not. I need the island map: Muslim-run if possible, not only a hotel buffet.

Jet-ski shop wants my passport as deposit?

Beach shops still ask. US and UK already told you why. I need the deposit fork, not a “I survived Patong” story.

Do I need a helmet on a rented scooter?

Category A is the other thread. This one is the plastic on your head. Shops still hand you a cracked half-shell.