Are you planning a holiday to Phuket ? Thinking about the best time to visit Phuket ? One of the main reasons to visit Phuket is to relax on one of its many breathtaking beaches, and this experience can vary widely depending on what time of year you come. Phuket has three seasons; Cool or Winter season (November-February), [...]
What comes to your mind when you think about sea, sun and sand in Asia? Especially when you are thinking about the island which offers luxury accommodation, leisure activities and all the modern facilities. Most likely it will be the tropical island of Phuket, one of the most visited touristic destination and southern island of [...]
1) Ferry One of the most famous attractions here in Phuket is ‘Phi Phi Island’, many travellers ask how to get there? One option is to go by Ferry from Rassada Pier (near Phuket town) which is also the cheapest way, from 550 baht for one way and 900baht for a return. The journey takes about two hours from Phuket to Phi [...]
The business hours for most offices in Phuket are between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Please note that opening hours are subject to change on and around public holidays. Generally speaking, banks in Phuket are open Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30am and 3.30pm, although a number of small [...]
There is never a dull moment is Phuket, and you will find there are events and festivals throughout the year. When you plan your trip to Phuket it is a good idea to check to see what is happening at that time of the year. Whether you are young or old there is definitely something [...]
Must like the rest of South East Asia, Phuket has a tropical climate with a rainy or monsoon season. The hottest time of year in Phuket is between April and May where we see temperatures reaching between 27C to 36C (80F to 95F). During this time you also get short bursts of heavy showers, which [...]
Nowadays there are many language schools in Phuket, aimed not only to local Thai people but also to foreigners. Most schools are teaching English but there are also a number of schools that teach Thai and Chinese to foreigners. Especially for those expats who plan to live or work here in Phuket, learning Thai makes [...]
Depending on where you are staying most resorts are close enough to various beaches, restaurants and bars for you to be able to just walk to. But for those travellers who wish to explore the island further you are spoilt for choice with transport options. Whether you want to use Taxis, Tuk Tuks, public buses [...]
Phuket International Airport is becoming a very busy airport servicing many international airlines, most of which fly direct from various Asian countries, but most Western visitors fly via Bangkok. Phuket International Airport is currently the second busiest airport in Thailand, with over 6 million passengers flying in and out on a yearly basis. Phuket airport [...]
As Phuket becomes ever increasingly popular with travellers and backpackers alike, most visitors to the island often end up staying for a much longer time than originally anticipated. Because of this and the forever changing Thai immigration laws, people often find themselves with a visa that is about to expire. There are a number of [...]
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