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.
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
