Just left Phuket for Bangkok after 4 days. Thought I'd try the bus but had to taxi an hour out of Phuket to get the BKK bus, Phuket has closed all inter-province bus terminals to curb the spread of Covid. Also passed 5 checkpoints so far but not sure what they're checking for as they waived this huge tour bus right through.
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The user shares their recent travel experience from Phuket to Bangkok, noting difficulties in accessing inter-province bus services due to Covid-19 restrictions. They had to take a taxi to reach the bus terminal outside of Phuket, which has closed its inter-province bus terminals. During the journey, they encountered multiple checkpoints but observed inconsistencies in enforcement, as a large tour bus passed without scrutiny.