Destination Comparison
Andaman Sea

Phuket

VS
Gulf of Thailand

Koh Samui

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Phuket vs Koh Samui: Key Comparison

Phuket
Category
Koh Samui
5
Beaches
5
5
Activities
5
$25-45
Budget / day
$30-50
Nov-Mar
Best Season
Dec-Mar
Andaman Sea
Region
Gulf of Thailand
Phuket
Province
Surat Thani
beach, nightlife, culture
Tags
beach, luxury, nightlife

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