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Phuket is harder than Chiang Mai for strict vegan — fish sauce in stir-fries by default. Old Town: Govinda, Bookhemian cafe, vegetarian festival week (Sep/Oct) if dates align. Say "jay" or "mang sa wirat" and confirm no fish sauce. Indian restaurants in Patong/Kata safe for veg curries. Beach pad thai — ask for no egg, no fish sauce, often still uses shrimp paste. Mall food courts have veg counters. Dedicated vegan maps on Google help — Lazy Coconut north side worth Grab if serious.
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Govinda restaurant Old Town — proper veg, no guessing about oyster sauce.
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7-Eleven soy milk + fruit fallback when hawker options fail.