ravelling around the island is not as convenient or cheap as you might expect. Unless you are staying in a busy resort area such as Patong or Karon, it won't always be possible to just flag down a tuk tuk and buses only run during the day and mostly do not connect up the main beaches. Using the taxi service supplied by your hotel is probably the easiest option followed by renting a car or motorbike. - See more at: http://www.phuket.net/visit-phuket/about/tips/getting-around/#sthash.9DeK5Cbz.dpuf