Phuket launches free bus rides for tourists flying in from Bangkok

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A new initiative aimed at promoting local transportation in Phuket got into gear yesterday, offering 1,500 free passes to qualifying travellers who choose to take the Phuket Smart Bus, on the airport to Rawai route. The campaign, granted by the Phuket office of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), is set to run until the end of this month.

 

The ticket for such a ride is typically valued at 100 baht (US$3), and each passenger is permitted just one free trip within the confines of this offer. The promotion caters particularly to those tourists travelling from Bangkok to Phuket via air, with the offer open regardless of the airline chosen for the intercity journey.

 

From the airport, the Phuket Smart Bus makes stops at various notable points across the city, such as Cherng Talay, Bang Tao, Surin, Kamala, Patong, Karon, Kata, Promthep Cape, and Rawai.

 

by Mitch Connor

Picture courtesy of PR Phuket

 

Full story:  https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/transport/phuket-launches-free-bus-rides-for-tourists-flying-in-from-bangkok

 

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[petermik]

A generous tip will be appreciated........????

[ikke1959]

Only for those qualified... and that are the chinese??

[stevenl]

3 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Only for those qualified... and that are the chinese??

Why this mention, seems xenophobic.

Chinese in general arrive on tourgroups plus they tend to arrive not from Bangkok but from China.

Edited July 21, 2023 by stevenl

[hotchilli]

Local mafia will not be happy

[Henryford]

The Smart Bus is great, even paying the 100 baht. Shame all airports don't have something similar (cough U-tapao).

Edited July 22, 2023 by Henryford

[ujayujay]

Still cramming more tourists to phuket. for me, this completely overcrowded island is an impertinence. the pitcher goes to the well until it breaks

[jaideedave]

7 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Local mafia will not be happy

Yes this could get very interesting. I wonder how Somchai and his gang will retaliate? It probably won't take long.I'm getting my popcorn ready.