About Phuket
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Telephone & Fax Facilities
Telephone Country Code: 66 Area Code: 076 IDD Code: 001 When calling Phuket from overseas you... read more
Telephone & Fax Facilities
Telephone Country Code: 66 Area Code: 076 IDD Code: 001 When calling Phuket from overseas you need to leave out the ‘0’ at the beginning of the area code, so you would dial 66-76-… To call overseas from... read more
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Thai Food Guide
For a large number of visitors Thai food can be one of the main attractions and highlights of their trip. Phuket is famous for... read more
Thai Food Guide
For a large number of visitors Thai food can be one of the main attractions and highlights of their trip. Phuket is famous for its fresh seafood, but there are also plenty of Thai food restaurants serving a wide range of Thai cuisine. One of the most... read more
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Thai Food Recipes
For lovers of Thai food we have included six recipes of the most popular Thai dishes. We hope these will serve as an introduction... read more
Thai Food Recipes
For lovers of Thai food we have included six recipes of the most popular Thai dishes. We hope these will serve as an introduction to the herbs and spices that have made Thai food so popular. Most ingredients can now be found at Asian food shops across Europe... read more
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Thai Phrase Guide
Most people in Phuket will understand at least a few words of English and you might get by without speaking any Thai at all. Thai... read more
Thai Phrase Guide
Most people in Phuket will understand at least a few words of English and you might get by without speaking any Thai at all. Thai children learn English at school, and the ability to speak English is regarded as an important qualification for a large number... read more
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Thailand Hopping
Right now we’re in Koh Lanta (except this was written a few days ago), a large Island just off the coast of South West... read more
Thailand Hopping
Right now we’re in Koh Lanta (except this was written a few days ago), a large Island just off the coast of South West Thailand in the Andaman Sea, but in a couple of hours we’ll be off on a ferry to Kho Phi Phi to play at being Leonardo Di Caprio... read more
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Trains to Phuket
Trains do not run to Phuket, which is unfortunate as train travel in Thailand is both a cheap and comfortable, if slightly slow... read more
Trains to Phuket
Trains do not run to Phuket, which is unfortunate as train travel in Thailand is both a cheap and comfortable, if slightly slow way to travel. However, you can take a train from Hualamphong Station in Bangkok to Phun Phin near Surat Thani, where you can catch... read more
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Travelling to Phuket by Air
Getting to Phuket by air couldn’t be easier. Phuket is served by an international airport with a number of scheduled and... read more
Travelling to Phuket by Air
Getting to Phuket by air couldn’t be easier. Phuket is served by an international airport with a number of scheduled and charter flights from Europe and around Asia. However, the majority of visitors still fly to Bangkok first, where there are over a... read more
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Under the Sea
I took the 1030 bus to Phuket and arrived at the Phuket City bus station somewhere around 4. I fended off the irritating taxi... read more
Under the Sea
I took the 1030 bus to Phuket and arrived at the Phuket City bus station somewhere around 4. I fended off the irritating taxi drivers and set out in search of a place to stay. I gave some thought to finding a real luxury resort, but decided to save the money... read more
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Useful Telephone Numbers
In the event of an emergency, its best to call the Tourist Police on 1155 as other operators may not speak good English. In other... read more
Useful Telephone Numbers
In the event of an emergency, its best to call the Tourist Police on 1155 as other operators may not speak good English. In other circumstances, ask a Thai person to call on your behalf, such as the reception staff at your hotel. • Telephone... read more
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Using Mobile Phones
Thailand has GSM 850/900/1800 networks. Network operators include AIS (Advanced Info Service), DTAC and Truemove. Mobile phone... read more
Using Mobile Phones
Thailand has GSM 850/900/1800 networks. Network operators include AIS (Advanced Info Service), DTAC and Truemove. Mobile phone coverage is generally good in Phuket, Phi Phi Island and neighbouring islands. Check with your service provider if you need to... read more
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Ya Nui Beach
Ya Nui is a small and quiet beach tucked away at the bottom of the hill between Laem Prom Thep and the next hill to the west with... read more
Ya Nui Beach
Ya Nui is a small and quiet beach tucked away at the bottom of the hill between Laem Prom Thep and the next hill to the west with the windmills. There is a small reef that is good for snorkeling and even scuba diving during the dry season. Considering Ya... read more
