11:00 AM

Arrive Phuket International (HKT)

Immigration 20-30 min. Grab a TrueMove SIM at arrivals (฿299 for 15GB/8 days). ATM in terminal — all charge ฿220 fee.

1:00 PM

Check in — Kata Beach area

Quieter than Patong, great beach, walkable restaurants. Budget: ฿800-1,500/night. Mid-range: ฿3,000-5,000/night.

5:30 PM

Promthep Cape Sunset

Phuket's most famous sunset viewpoint at the island's southern tip. Arrive 30 min early for a good spot. Free admission.

7:30 PM

Dinner at Kata Night Market

Local-style night market with pad thai (฿60), grilled seafood skewers (฿40-80), and mango sticky rice (฿60). Much cheaper than beachfront restaurants.