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Phuket, which is known as "The Pearl Of Andaman Sea" is located around a one hour flight south of Bangkok. You can also arrive via flights of around 1 hour from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
The island is geographically blessed with beautiful mountains and many long sandy beaches. The tropical climate makes it a popular destination all year round. The capital is Phuket Town, a vibrant place blending Portuguese and Thai architecture, with some good restaurants at excellent prices.
No trip to Phuket is complete without a spot of island hopping and one of the most popular is a day trip to Koh Phi Phi, scene of the film "The Beach". The Similan Islands are another poular destination, in fact there are endless choices of excursions to enjoy the region's breathtaking marine scenery.
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Weather
There are only two seasons. The rainy season lasts from May to October and the dry season from November to April.
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Festivals
January/February
Chinese New Year (new moon)
February/March
Makha Bucha (full moon)
April 12th-14th
Songkran (old Thai New Year)
Mid May
Wisakha Bucha (full moon)
Mid/Late July
Asaraha Bucha and Khao Phansaa (full moon)
September/October
Vegetarian Festival, Phuket
November
Loy Krathong (full moon)
December 5th
Kings Birthday
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Telephone and fax services
Country code for Thailand is 66.
Area code for Phuket is 076
Area code for Bangkok is 02
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Tourist Police
There is a special Tourist Police in all major tourist areas. They will assure your visit is as safe and as pleasant as possible. Most tourist police will speak English and a few will speak Japanese or other European languages.
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Emergency telephone numbers
Tourist police - 1699
Immigration - 212 108
Phuket International Hospital - emergencies 210 935
Patong Hospital - 340 444
Ambulance - 212 297
Police emergency - 191
Marine Police/Sea rescue - 211 883
Fire station - 199, 211 111
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