advice Archives - Mama Loves Phuket https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/tag/advice/ A Family Guide To Phuket, Thailand Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:18:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Aqua-logo-Mama-Loves-Phuket.png advice Archives - Mama Loves Phuket https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/tag/advice/ 32 32 228007264 Phuket in April: Weather, Events & What to Expect Over Songkran https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/phuket-in-april/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:08:00 +0000 https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/?p=268 April can be a fantastic time to visit Phuket, if you love the heat. This month marks the start of the hot season in Phuket, bringing plenty of sunshine, clear skies, and…

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]]> 268 Airport Transfers in Phuket – Everything You Need To Know In 2026 https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/airport-transfers-in-phuket/ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 07:28:00 +0000 https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/?p=33 We are often asked what the best way is to get to your accommodation in Phuket from the airport. This can depend a lot on where you are staying and how many…

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]]> 33 Phuket in March – Family Guide to Your Favourite Thai Island https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/phuket-in-march/ Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:27:00 +0000 https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/?p=80 Phuket is a popular tourist destination in Thailand and is generally a great place to visit in March. During this time, the weather is warm and sunny, with low chances of rainfall.…

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]]> 80 Alcohol Sale Times and Legal Drinking Age In Thailand Updated For 2026 https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/alcohol-sale-times-in-phuket-legal-drinking-age-in-thailand/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 02:06:00 +0000 https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/?p=154 What do you mean I have to wait? As I sat impatiently waiting for the clock to tick past 5pm at the Seven-11, it was apparent things had changed since my pre-COVID…

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]]> 154 Phuket in January: Weather, Events & What to Expect During Dry Season https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/phuket-in-january/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 06:23:00 +0000 https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/?p=266 January is a great time to visit Phuket for optimal outdoor weather. As the weather continues to be dry and mild, visitors can enjoy plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures throughout the…

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]]> 266 Everything You Need to Know About the New Phuket EV Bus Routes https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/new-phuket-ev-bus-routes/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:25:39 +0000 https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/?p=2339 Replacing many of the old Songthaew bus routes in 2025, the new electric bus fleet in Phuket will provide greater connectivity between piers, markets, shopping centres and residential areas. Phuket EV Bus…

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]]> 2339 Visiting Phuket’s Big Buddha in 2026: What Tourists Need to Know https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/big-buddha-phuket-closed/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 04:56:29 +0000 https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/?p=2297 If you’re planning a trip to Phuket, chances are the Big Buddha (Wat Kittisandharam) is on your must-see list. Towering 45 meters high atop Nakkerd Hill, the iconic statue is one of…

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]]> 2297 Is there Grab in Phuket? Legalities of Rideshare Services in Thailand https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/is-there-grab-in-phuket/ Sat, 02 Aug 2025 07:55:00 +0000 https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/?p=220 Southeast Asian ride-sharing app Grab is a popular choice for hailing licensed “green plate” taxis in Phuket. These are taxis that do not operate with a meter. However, instead of needing to…

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]]> 220 Phuket Smart Bus Routes – Everything You Need To Know in 2026 https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/phuket-smart-bus/ Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:56:00 +0000 https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/?p=54 The Phuket Smart Bus is a safe, affordable and fairly efficient way of getting around Phuket Island for the budget-savvy traveller. Now operating two essential routes, Phuket Airport to Rawai and Phuket…

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]]> 54 Grab or Bolt in Phuket? Popular Rideshare Apps Compared https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/grab-or-bolt-in-phuket/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 02:10:00 +0000 https://www.mamalovesphuket.com/?p=1449 The two ridesharing apps, Grab and Bolt, are both legally allowed to operate in Phuket, but which one may be better for you to use? We regularly use both apps, so we…

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