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Patong Bay, Phuket, Thailand
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Phuket Gay and Lesbian Travel Tips

By Matt Link
  • Plan to stay in downtown Phuket, rather than on the tourist beaches. Phuket is a small town and is easy to get around on foot or motorcycle (either taxi or by daily rental). You can easily visit the island's beach areas by cheap public transportation or by motorcycle. Staying in town has numerous advantages: It is more economical than the over-priced tourist areas, it's quieter and more authentic and cultural, and without being hassled (as in Patong) you can meet locals and make friends with real Thai gay men and others with the "commercial" aspect involved.
  • Avoid the high season (November through January) and plan to come in the off-season or shoulder season. The island is less crowded during this time, and more welcoming. Another good time to visit would be October during the Vegetarian Festival when everyone is in a festive mood and receptive to visitors, who are welcome to take part and share in the festivities (although sex, like meat-eating for the observant, is a no-no during these nine days). There are blocks of inexpensive vegetarian food stalls downtown and one can graze from one to the next. If you do plan to come during the Vegetarian Festival it is a good idea to make reservations for any of the downtown hotels well in advance as they are usually heavily booked by Chinese from Malaysia and Singapore.
  • Take advantage of the TAT (Tourism Authority of Thailand) at their downtown office. As a government service, they offer helpful, unbiased, free advice and tips. The young men who sit behind the desk are quite friendly and are a wealth of information. They can help you plan your holiday itinerary around the island to your best advantage.

Gay and Lesbian Travel Overview: Phuket

By Matt Link
An island province in the south of Thailand, about a one-hour flight from Bangkok, Phuket has a well-deserved reputation as one of the top ten island resort areas in the world. Like Bali, it also attracts a growing number of expatriates, especially gay ones, who have made it a second home. Read More

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Hotels

Burasari Resort

32 Ruamjai Road
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Distance: 8.3 mi.
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Club One Seven Bed & Breakfast

9/9-10 Prachanukroh Road, Patong Beach
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Distance: 8.6 mi.
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Banyan Tree Phuket

33 Moo Srisunthorn Road, Bangtao Beach
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Distance: 13.1 mi.
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Attractions

Phuket FantaSea

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Kathu
99 Moo 3 Kamala Beach
Phuket 83150 Thailand

Distance: 7.2 mi. (from destination center)
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Ka Jok See

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26 Takuapa Road
Phuket, Thailand

Distance: 12.5 mi. (from destination center)
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Old Phuket Town Architectural Walking Tour

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16 Soi Romanee
Phuket, Thailand

Distance: 12.5 mi. (from destination center)
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Airports

Major Airports near Phuket

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Phuket International Airport 10.3 map
Penang International Airport 232.5 map

Other Smaller Airports near Phuket

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Banda Aceh Blang Bintang Airport 268.0 map

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