FAQ

The simplest solution is to arrive in Phuket by plane. Various direct flights are available, directly from Europe or via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur.
The international airport of Phuket is located at only 45 minutes’ drive from the house. In the airport, you can hire a taxi or rent a car.
We can also provide you a taxi which will wait for your arrival with a board at your name. Rate: Approximately 1200 THB.
We provide a detailed itinerary with the property GPS points to enable you to reach easily and quickly. Nothing complicated.
No, Thai Muang is a village and still protected from the mass tourism.. The easiest is to rent a car in the airport.
On the other hand, it is possible to rent a scooter in our village and two bicycles are available for small rides. Here is a link to find car rentals:
https://www.phuketairportonline.com/phuket-airport-car-rental
but there are others. Just Google « rent a car Phuket ».
Yes, There are ATMs and you can as long as you have a visa card or a MasterCard. You can also change your cash in the village KASIKORN Bank office, opened from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm from Monday to Friday (Saturday and Sunday closed).
The exchange rate offered in the airport is low. So, prefer changing in Thai Muang and only change the minimum you require in the airport.
Many restaurants are easily accessible from the house. We provide a translation of the principal dishes, in French and English. Of course, fresh seafood and fishes are the stars: crabs, squids, shells, prawns… and all these excellent dishes for a budget (except alcohol) going from 35 THB to 250 THB per head depending upon your choice and your hunger !
Muang Thai beach is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful Thai beaches: broad strip of sand bordered with Filao Pines (Australian pines) which give a soft shade on the beach until midday and afterwards on the backshore. The 200 meters of beach in front of the house are cleaned every day of the year by the owner, anxious to preserve the environment and to offer you an unforgettable experiment.
Sunset at Thai Muang
The beach is just opposite the property. 50 meters separate the bungalow from the beach.
From house to beach
Not, all is provided and washed regularly: cloths, hand towels, beach and bath sheets.
The house is connected to the Internet network by a fiber optic cable with a speed of 1 G/s. It is possible to connect either via the Wifi hot spot or by RJ45 network cable. The measured speed is 930 to 990 Mb/s. Note that the connection is private and not shared with the owners' house.
With the climatic changes affecting Thailand as well, answering this question is pretty difficult. Let’s say December to May is the driest season and June to November the rainiest. But there are many exceptions to the rule ! What is sure, it is that the minimum temperature is 19°C at night and 25°C daytime with a maximum of 35°C. It is for the moment, the only rule ever contradicted.
By phone: buy a SIM card while arriving to Thailand: the communications are very cheap. To use a thai card your phone should be unlocked. Your phone provider has to unlock your phone if your contract is more than 6 months old and it is free. Then, while arriving to Thailand, you will be able to buy a prepaid SIM card for approximately 50 to 100 THB. You can then reload it according to your needs for slices of 100 THB. It is very simple, but we will help you if necessary.
Skype: you can charge the application on your computer or your mobile phone (IOS or Android). It allows you to communicate for free with a person having the same app.
There are tens of applications of the same kind: Line, WhatsApp, Viber…
We can keep your papers and valuables in our safe.
Muang Thai is an authentic and non-touristic small village. There is only one bar, located at approximately 400 meters of the bungalow. Mainly attended by Thais, he proposes some classical drinks like Mojito or Margarita. Prices are very soft (less than 100 THB). It is joined to a small restaurant allowing you to eat after some glasses.
If you wish more animation you will have to go to Khao Lak, a balneal city located at about thirty minutes’ drive from the village. There, you will find bars, pubs, restaurants of several nationalities and cabarets.
Thai Muang is a small village, so don t expect to find there “malls” as in Phuket or Bangkok ! On the other hand, many small shops are available for day to day needs. The two main mini market chains are present at Thai Muang: TESCO LOTUS and 7 Eleven. The second one is open 24/24h 7/7d
Yes, we have an agreement with Tip, one masseuse living in the village. Upon requirement, she will be able to come and give you a good massage at the edge of the swimming pool. You may choose the Thai traditional massage or the oil massage which is softer and more similar to the European massages you are used to... It is an excellent experiment which most visitors after trying, renew every week. The rate is of 350 THB all included.
Warning : it is pure professional massage, nothing else or extra…
Nothing. The household is included in the service: it is done every day and of course, the day of your departure.