The bus service from Phuket to Bangkok is currently operational, with recommendations to use the 999 bus. Some users prefer buses for convenience despite the longer travel time compared to flying. Additionally, there was a query about the necessity of a PCR test before taking the bus.
Before i got married and moved up to Bangkok used to come up to see my wife from Phuket. buses were way more convenient and flying is not one hour when you take all the other things into consideration.
Plane
1 hour drive to airport from rawai
90 minutes prior to take off (recomended time now)
1 20 minutes flight
Taxi to wifes house 90 minutes.
Much easier to jump on bus in the evening and get to within 15 minutes of wifes house in the morning.