Phuket Information

Phuket Airport : Good to know in arrival

Even though the airport ranks second in the country in terms of passenger and freight volume it is quite a modest affair and within minutes of landing you will be in the terminal. As the airport is situated in the north of the island some 40 minutes' drive from Patong Beach, you're going to need some wheels to get to your hotel. (Read more...)

Phuket Weather & Climate

The best time to visit Phuket is during the cool NE monsoon season, from November through March (See photo Galleries December and January in Phuket), when it isn't so humid, and the cool breezes keep things comfortable. The average temperature is around 75F to 89F (24C to 32C). (Read more...)

Getting Around Phuket

Getting Around in Phuket is easy. Most of the beach resorts are small enough to walk around and most hotels are located close to the beach, restaurants and shopping areas. If you'd rather not walk, or if your hotel is not on one of the main beaches, your hotel can arrange for a taxi or tuk tuk. There are also plenty of places to hire cars or you can take the local bus... (Read more...)

Phuket Car Rental

One of the best ways to see Phuket is to hire a car and drive around. There are many scenic roads, particularly on the West Coast. It's fun, easy and best of all - inexpensive. Here are some car rental companies, all offer full insurance... (Read more...)

Where to Stay: Choosing a Hotel in Phuket

Looking for a nice quiet hotel in Phuket or somewhere in heart of the action? Beach bungalows maybe? Or a hotel that the kids would love? See our Editor's Guide of Phuket best hotels. Alternatively, see the complete list of all Phuket Hotels or read our monthly hotels reviews.

Phuket Focus: Daily life in Phuket

Under the news stories there are more stories, only in clearer focus. Take a closer look at Phuket life through our Phuket Focus and keep a finger on the island's pulse. It's hot and throbbing. (Read more...)

Weddings : Getting Married in Phuket

Islands are undeniably romantic; the word ‘honeymoon' conjures up images of a young couple frolicking on endless stretches of deserted beach. But why wait until the wedding is over to enjoy paradise? Phuket has an abundance of locations ideally suited for Thai- or Western-style marriage ceremonies – and not all are on the beach. (Read more...)

Population of Phuket

The official census shows 231,206 people living in Phuket. This figure only includes those registered as resident in Phuket province, however there is a significant (semi-permanent) work force from other provinces of Thailand and as many as 35,000 visitors at any one time. It is therefore likely that the real figures are much higher. Phuket Town, the main town, has over 60,000 people.

General Information

Phuket is the largest island in Thailand. At 540 km sq, it's about the same size as Singapore. Just over an hour's fight from Bangkok or Singapore, and with daily connections to most major Asian airports, Phuket is ideally situated for a short break or a relaxing vacation.

Business Hours - generally 9am to 5pm, weekdays, and 9am to 12 noon on Saturdays, except Public Holidays when hours may vary. Shops and local stores open from 10 or 11am to 10pm, daily.

Banking hours - Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm. Some branches, including those located in shopping centres, are open as late as 7-8pm and on Saturdays. Currency exchange booths are usually open 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. Twenty-four-hour ATMs are widely available, and most accept cards using international banking networks such as Cirrus or Plus

Currency is the Thai Baht. Check out our handy Currency Converter to find the value in your own currency.

Cameras and Photo Processing - Most major brands of film and digital memory cards can be bought in Phuket. Film and digital photo processing is widely available and 2-hour service is common. Throw-away one-time cameras are widely available, too.

Electricity - 220 Volts. Several different plugs and sockets are in use, but two pin flat (US type) or round (European type) are pretty universal. Adapters can bought at local stores.

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