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The largest island in Thailand, the most populous and the most popular one- Phuket is a major watershed in the tourism industry of Thailand. Getting from one place to another in Phuket can be a cakewalk if you are well aware of the road maps, directions and fares. The transportation in Phuket is various both in terms of medium as well as costing. The Taxi service in Phuket is the most expensive mode of transport within the island, and also the most well known (notorious as well as famous). The tuk-tuks- the famous three-wheeled vehicles popularized by Discovery and the Bond movies are now extinct and have been replaced by four-wheeled red vehicles open on both sides. The standard rate for a ride from one point in Patong to another is 20 Baht, from Patong to Phuket is 150 Baht, from Patong to Karen Beach is 100 Baht, and from Patong to the airport (a forty five minute ride) is 450 Baht. These taxis are available aplenty in Phuket Town and Patong. However, the rates may vary according to whether the day is rainy, or there is an ongoing festival. A bit of haggling might be necessary to set a fair rate.
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