General Info About Phuket
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Events & Festivals
Planning your holiday to coincide with one of Phuket’s many events and festivals could make all the difference between a... read more
Events & Festivals
Planning your holiday to coincide with one of Phuket’s many events and festivals could make all the difference between a good holiday and a really memorable one. There are important events scattered throughout the year, so check if your visit to Phuket... read more
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History of Phuket
Early History Located on trading routes between India and China, Phuket was subjected to foreign influences long before many... read more
History of Phuket
Early History Located on trading routes between India and China, Phuket was subjected to foreign influences long before many other parts of Thailand. Ships would anchor in the safe harbours of Phuket and wait for the northeast monsoon winds which would allow... read more
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Local Government
Phuket is Thailand’s only island province and is also the country’s smallest province in terms of area. Phuket City... read more
Local Government
Phuket is Thailand’s only island province and is also the country’s smallest province in terms of area. Phuket City is the administrative centre though it is still commonly referred to as “Phuket Town”. It was given city status in 2004... read more
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Phuket Vegetarian Festival
15th – 23rd October 2012 The Phuket Vegetarian Festival, celebrated by the Chinese community in Phuket, is Phuket’s... read more
Phuket Vegetarian Festival
15th – 23rd October 2012 The Phuket Vegetarian Festival, celebrated by the Chinese community in Phuket, is Phuket’s most important festival held over nine days during the ninth lunar month of the Chinese calendar (usually in late September or... read more
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Phuket Weather & Forecast
Phuket has a tropical climate, and is warm all year long. The dry season begins in December and usually lasts until March. The... read more
Phuket Weather & Forecast
Phuket has a tropical climate, and is warm all year long. The dry season begins in December and usually lasts until March. The monsoon season is June and lasts until October. Read more about Phuket’s climate. Phuket’s weather forecast for the next... read more
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Phuket’s Economy
Phuket has the second highest per capita income of any province in Thailand outside of Bangkok. Tourism has dominated the... read more
Phuket’s Economy
Phuket has the second highest per capita income of any province in Thailand outside of Bangkok. Tourism has dominated the island’s economy for the past two decades. Each year, over 3 million visitors arrive to enjoy Phuket’s natural splendor and... read more
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Phuket’s Population
The residents of Phuket comprise Thais who have migrated from the mainland, ethnic Chinese, Malays, and Chao Leh or... read more
Phuket’s Population
The residents of Phuket comprise Thais who have migrated from the mainland, ethnic Chinese, Malays, and Chao Leh or ‘sea-gypsies’ who are the original inhabitants of Phuket. According to the census, Thai-Buddhists account for 71% of the... read more
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Public Holidays
Government offices and most commercial offices will close on public holidays. Small shops may also close though most larger shops... read more
Public Holidays
Government offices and most commercial offices will close on public holidays. Small shops may also close though most larger shops and department stores will remain open. Bars and pubs are usually obliged to close on royal and religious holidays. January 1st... read more
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Religion in Phuket
The main religion on Phuket, as in the rest of Thailand, is Theravada Buddhism. Theravada, literally the “Doctrine of the... read more
Religion in Phuket
The main religion on Phuket, as in the rest of Thailand, is Theravada Buddhism. Theravada, literally the “Doctrine of the Elders”, is the name of the school of Buddhism that draws its scriptural inspiration from the Pali Canon, or Tipitaka, which... read more
