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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 »
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Getting around
Public transportation on Phuket is a problem that never seems to get solved. If you've spent any time in other parts of the country, you'll know that the covered pickup trucks that cruise the streets picking up and dropping off passengers are... Continue reading »
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Island layout
If you arrive by car or coach, you'll cross into Phuket from the mainland at the northern tip of the island via the Sarasin Bridge along Route 402. Phuket Town, the island's historic and commercial center, is in the southeast of the island at... Continue reading »
Phuket Travel Experiences
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With the wind at our backs
Another early start, but this one was going to be well worth it because we had booked a boat tour and snorkeling trip around five of Krab... Continue reading »
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Thailand, Koh Phi Phi: Islands of Jaw-Dropping Be...
We said goodbye to Malaysia with slightly saddened hearts, knowing that we would not be visiting the country again on this year-long trip... Continue reading »
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Cliffs and underwater caverns
We started this morning with another wonderous dive at the uninhabited Ko Haa islands. Waking in the morning to see the islands ful... Continue reading »
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Saturday, March 31 - A grand adventure!
The minibus was early today - half an hour early!! Bart came knocking on my door to tell me they were waiting downstairs already. Fortuna... Continue reading »
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Phuket, Phi Phi, Krabi
Moved on to Phuket on the 16th January. After a hectic couple of weeks in Singapore and Chiang Mai I was looking forward to a relax on th... Continue reading »
Popular Phuket Hotels
- Amanpuri
- Orchidacea Resort
- Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket
- Allamanda Laguna Phuket
- Karon Villa Phuket
- Comfort Resort Phuket
- Evason Phuket Resort & Spa
- Royal Phuket City Hotel
- Anantara Resort and Spa Phuket
- Aquarius Guesthouse Men Only
Popular Phuket Things to Do
- Scuba diving
- Party, Party, Party
- party sq.
- Laem Singh Beach
- Hit the beach.
- Phang-Nga nature tour
- SNUBA Diving in Phuket Thailand
- Patong Nightlife
- This is Thailand? Tons of stuff
- Merlin Divers
Popular Phuket Restaurants
- La Gondala
- Momtrees
- Thai By Nature
- mama mia restaurant
- the circle
- Ruen Thai
- Kamala Coffee House
- Bushrangers
