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| Phuket Travel |
| Discover paradise in Phuket, surrounded by the azure waters of the Andaman sea.The archetypal island idyll, Phuket offers some of the world's best diving, powdery white sands and some very special hotels, framed by palm trees and fragrant tropical flowers.You'll be hard pushed to budge from the island's wonderful collection of beaches, but any trip to the interior or outlying islands - including Phang Nga and the Phi Phis - is well worth the effort. If diving is off the agenda - the sea here is rough from May to October - simply lie back and enjoy the spectacular ocean vistas for which Phuket is famous.We're constantly sourcing the best deals to this wonderful tropical retreat, so you can enjoy a little piece of paradise at unbelievable prices. |
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Phuket Hotels Offers |
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Cheap Phuket Hotels - Horizon beach resort from - £13.25
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Cheap Phuket Hotels - Montana grand from - £6.75
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Discount Hotels in Phuket - Club coconut resort from - £6
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Phuket Hotels - Rydges amora beach resort from - £15.5
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Cheap Phuket Hotels - Kata beach resort from - £22
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Phuket Flights Offers |
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China Eastern Airlines - £433.00 |
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines - £600.00 |
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Eva Air - £578.00 |
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Phuket- Need to Know |
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| Airport Directions |
A minibus runs into town, although you have to wait for it to fill with passengers. If you take a taxi, make sure you negotiate the correct fare in advance. |
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| Transport |
As well as the town bus, there are open-sided buses running to the beaches (but stop at 6pm). Taxis take the form of tuk-tuks, metered vehicles and even motorbikes. |
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| Currency |
Thai Baht |
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| Cost of Living |
Cheap, even compared to other countries in South East Asia. |
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| Health and Hospital |
There are several main international hospitals in Phuket.. |
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| Embassy Numbers |
Canada (613) 722 4444; France (01) 56 2650 50; Germany (30) 794810; UK (020) 7589 0173); USA (212) 754 1770 |
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| Public Holidays |
New Year"s Day (Jan 1); Chakri Day (April 6); celebrating founder of Chakri dynasty (May 5); Coronation Day (August 12); Queen"s birthday (October 23); King"s birthday (December 5) |
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| Time Zone |
GMT +7 |
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| Dial Codes |
Country code is 66, long distance 76 |
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| Etiquettes |
Thai people are incredibly polite and it is considered very rude to show anger. Thai people put their palms together, rather than shaking hands. Never criticise the monarchy or touch anyone"s head, which is considered sacred, and try to dress neatly. |
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| Visas |
Visitors need to travel with a passport that is valid for at least six months. Most foreigners can stay for 30 days without a visa. |
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| Language |
Thai |
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| Safety |
Relatively safe, although do watch out for confidence tricks involving fake goods or gem stones. |
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