Originally Posted by grahamb
We've not been to Phuket before so I don't know how good/bad the taxis are. I suspect they could be controlled by the local taxi mafia so prices may be high, etc. From what I've read, the prices seem higher than Bangkok but that's info I got off the internet - don't believe everything you read on the internet!
This bit, however, you should believe. Phuket's taxis are extortionate by Thai standards, use the (rare) metered cabs if you can. They're not allowed into the airport though, so you either need to take the airport limos or lug your stuff out to the main road...