GETTING AROUND Phuket is a large island and you need some form of transport to get around. Unfortunately, public transport is very limited and taxis and tuk-tuks are in the firm grip of a local mafia that inflated fares to ridiculous prices (by Thai standards), so the only practical - but quite dangerous - option is rent your own wheels.
SCOOTER RENTALS Scooter rentals start at around 200-250 baht/day, coming down for rentals of a week and cheaper for a month. There is a theoretical crash helmet requirement, widely ignored by locals, but farang riding around without one will be taxed 300-500 baht by the police for their stupidity. You must also have a driving license with you, or you'll be slapped with a 500 baht fine.
