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Introduction
Made up of 33 islands, Phuket covers an area of 570 square kilometers and has a population of about 230,000. Phuket Island, the largest, is linked to the mainland by a bridge. The country's main source of income is tourism, though agriculture... Continue reading »
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History
There is a common misconception that the island of Phuket is a recent find—that backpackers stumbled across a tropical haven in the 1960s and it was only then that its history began. Nothing could be further from the truth, although records a... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Phuket Island offers visitors a host of accommodation choices, however it is often the season, rather than the area, that will play more a part in the choice of where to stay. On the island there are two seasons, the dry "High Season" from No... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Apart from being one of the world's leading rice growers, Thailand is blessed with an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables; rarely does one see either canned or frozen produce being used in the preparation of Thai dishes. Phuket itself is... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
There is hardly any sport or recreational activity that is not catered for on Phuket Island, be it indoor, outdoor, active or more sedate, during the day or at night. Water Sports Phuket is the center for Scuba Diving. The Similan, Suri... Continue reading »
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Tours
Over three million tourists visit Phuket Island annually. A good road network enables easy exploration from Chalong Bay and Rawai Beach on the east coast, round Cape Prom Thep at the southern-most point and up to the western shoreline, which... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There By Air The Phuket International Airport (+076 327230 7/http://www.airportthai.co.th/)is Phuket's major airport. Airlines include: Asia Air (+603 8660 4343/http://www.airasia.com) Bangkok Airways (+66 02 265 5678/htt... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Phuket Country: Thailand Phuket by the Numbers: Population: 231206 Average Annual Rainfall: 315 mm Average January Temperature: 41 degrees F Average July Temperature: 77 degrees F Quick Facts: Major Industries: Tin mines, rubber, corpa Eth... Continue reading »
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Introduction
About 867km (539 miles) SW from Bangkok The name "Phuket" is derived from the Malay word "Bukit" (meaning hill); true to the name, lush, green hills dominate much of the island's interior. There are still some rubber plantations and relics... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Visitor Information -- The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has an office in Phuket Town at 191 Klang Rd. (tel. 07621-2213), but traditionally, hotel concierge or tour desks offer more up-to-date information. There are lots of free maps on... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Banks -- Banks are located in Phuket Town, with many larger branches on Ranong and Rasada roads. There are bank branches of major Thai banks at Chalong, Nai Harn, Kata, Karon and Patong beaches. Money changers are located at the airport, majo... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane -- Thai Airways (tel. 02545-3690 domestic reservations in Bangkok; www.thaiair.com) flies daily from both Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport and Suvarnabhumi International Airport (trip time: 1 hr. 20 min.). Thai Airways' office in Phuket... Continue reading »
Phuket Travel Experiences
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Hippy town versus chic town
Got yet another longtailed boat around the bay to a place called Ton Sai. It's where everyone goes to climb the amazing limestone cliffs... Continue reading »
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Ton Sai Beach
May 11thLeft Phi Phi by ferry to Railay beach ( about an hour away) and upon arrival , Agy and I decided to take the advise of the Lonely... Continue reading »
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Phuket, Coral Island, and the magical Phang Nga bay
Sorry for the lack of entries during the second half of our adventure. The hole in the internet caused by the sub-Pacific earthquak... Continue reading »
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Phuket
April 24, 2006We took a night ferry from Ko Tao to the mainland town of Surat Thani. Our bags disappeared, thrown through a hatch i... Continue reading »
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A Three Island Tour
After a week on Koh Phi Phi, we boarded a ferry for the island of Phuket to meet with our friends from home, Gil and Michelle (aka Gear M... Continue reading »
Popular Phuket Hotels
- Amanpuri
- Orchidacea Resort Phuket
- Marriott Villa Phuket
- Comfort Resort Phuket
- Royal Phuket City Hotel
- Aquarius Guesthouse Men Only
- Benelux Inn Guesthouse
- K Hotel Phuket
