The airport is about 1h45 minutes by public transport or about 1h by uber / taxi, depending on traffic, making this a less convenient location for short stopovers! (dreamtravelonpoints.com)
Ranked among the 10 best dive sites in the world, the Similans can be visited on day trips as well as short stopovers. (phuket.com)
Some folks had short stopovers in which to make connections, which is where travel plans can go awry. (travelinsurancereview.net)