Useful Facts for Visitors in Phuket

Planning a trip to one of the most beautiful Thai cities –Phuket, you have to know some interesting facts about the place you are going to visit. Many people, potential tourists, ignore that part of the planning but it is very important if you want to enjoy your holiday.

·        The Language in Phuket

Talking about Phuket first I will say a few words about the language. Thai is the principal language of Thailand and is spoken by around 80% of the population. It is believed that the the spoken language originates from the area between Vietnam and China. It is a tonal language and has changed little since its introduction. English is widely spoken in tourist areas and is taught in most secondary schools.

·         The Currency in the city

The currency is the Thai Baht. Shops are generally open from 10am to 6pm, with larger shopping centres open until around 8pm or 9pm. The working time of the banks is from Monday to Friday 8.30pm to 3.30pm. Some branches are open on Saturdays. 

·         Medical facilities in Phuket

Medical facilities have improved dramatically in Thailand and Phuket has several International hospitals which are able to manage all types of illness and provide multi-lingual staff. Phuket International Hospital and Bangkok Clinic are two of the major international hospitals which offer private medical care. Several companies offer cosmetic dental holidays for dental treatment.

·        The Thai Calendar

The official year in Thailand is reckoned from 543 BC, the beginning of the Buddhist Era. Year 2006 is equal to 2549 in Thailand.

·        Internet in Phuket

The internet is widely available. Most hotels provide Adsl or Wi fi access and there are plenty of internet cafes. Internet cards can be purchased in many shops and give varying access times for a few hundred Baht.

In my opinion the information above will help you to get your general idea of Phuket. Hope that it will be useful for everyone who is eager to visit that place soon. You also don’t have to forget to find a place for accommodation in Phuket. This will be very easy because there are so many options for accommodation in Phuket. You just need to spend some time on searching the best hotel in Phuket that will cover all your expectations.