| Phuket is Thailand ’s largest island,
approximately the size of Singapore. Phuket nestles in balmy
Andaman Sea waters on Thailand’s Indian Ocean coastline
862 kilometres south of Bangkok.
Phuket formerly derives its wealth from tin and
rubber, and enjoyed a rich and colourful history. The island
was on one of the major trading routes between India and China,
and was frequently mentioned in foreign trader’s ship
logs.
The Portuguese, French, Dutch and English traded with Phuket.
Other visitors were less friendly. Phuket’s most famous
monument is the memorial statue of the heroines Thao Thepkasattri
and Thao Sisunthon, who rallied islanders in 1785 to repel
Burmese invaders. |
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Phuket is blessed with magnificent coves and bays, powdery, palm-fringed
white beaches, sparkling island-dotted seas, sincerely hospitable
people, superb accommodations and seafood, delightful turn-of-the-century
Sino-Portuguese architecture; numerous sporting and leisure opportunities;
a lush tropical landscape – all of which combine to create
a delightful ambience for truly memorable holidays.
CLIMATE
Phuket has two major seasons: the Rains Season from May through
October, and the Hot Season from November through April. There are
many sunny days throughout the Rains Season: showers customarily
last little more than 2 or 3 hours. September is the wettest month.
The best months are November through February. Average temperatures
range between 22 and 34 degrees Celsius.
Useful Telephone Number :
- Tourist Information Tel : 0-7621-2213, 0-7621-1036
- Emergency Tel : 199
- Torist Police Tel : 0-7621-9878 or 1155
- Marine Police Tel : 0-7621-1883
- Phuket Provincial Office Tel : 0-7621-1366
- Phuket Airport Tel : 0-7632-7230-7
- Immigration Office Tel : 0-7621-2108
- Thai Airways Tel : 0-7621-1195, 0-7621-2946, 0-7621-2499
- Bangkok Airways Tel : 0-7622-5033-5
- Phuket Air Tel: 0-7635-1337
- Phuket Adventist Hospital Tel : 0-7621-2386
- Phuket Ruamphaet Hospital Tel : 0-7621-2950
- Sirirot Hospital Tel : 0-7624-9400, 0-7621-0935
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