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 |
