Working in the sales and marketing department here at Thavorn Hotels & Resorts in Phuket, I often see a lot of enquiries from guests about booking a room, about our resorts and about Phuket as a travel destination. I wanted to share some of these answers with you, so prepared these top 10 tips to booking a [...]
Phuket is one of the most easily accessible Islands in Thailand which goes someway to explaining why it has grown into such a popular tourist destination. Despite the millions of tourists who travel here each year, many visitors to SE ASIA don’t actually realise just how easy it is to get to Phuket and miss [...]
………..Following on from our last post, if you don’t fancy a 10hr direct flight from Australia to Phuket, and prefer breaking up the journey, here’s a a summarised guide to indirect flights from Australia Phuket. Indirect Flights from Australia to Phuket Perth to Phuket Airline Freq Days Stop Off Approx Total Travel Time [...]
Phuket is a hugely popular destination with Australian travelers and holidaymakers. The accessibility and availability of flights from different parts of Australia to Phuket makes it a convenient but exotic travel destination, and the current strength of the Aussie dollar against the Thai baht makes it all the more affordable too. Phuket is also a [...]
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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Plastic and cosmetic surgery is becoming a world leader in its field. Using the very latest technology, Phuket plastic and cosmetic surgeons are highly skilled and most of the more famous surgeons on the island have gained their qualification from Western countries, ensuring the quality of care. More and more Westerners are travelling to Phuket [...]
Thailand is becoming a very popular place for dental treatment, as the cost compared to most western countries Thailand is significantly cheaper. Most holidaymakers get to enjoy their time on the beach yet still have plenty of time to have their teeth whitened, filled or cleaned using the latest technology. Mostly all of the top [...]
Hyperbaric Services Thailand, Patong 076 342 518: Andaman coast 24-hour emergency line 09 871 2335 or 01 797 5984 Gulf coast (Samui) 24-hour emergency line 01 084 8485 Vachira Hospital, Phuket Town 076 211 114 Bangkok Phuket Hospital, Phuket Town 076 254 421
Bangkok International Clinic – Bang Tao International medical service located in Bang Tao Tel: 076 325 442, Fax: 076 325 442 Bangkok International Clinic – Patong International medical service located in Patong Tel: 076 344 699 Dr Niran’s Clinic 5/12 Moo 8 Chaofa Road,Phuket 83100 (opposite Esso Chalong) Tel: (66-76) 283002 – 283008 Email: dr_niran@hotmail.com Dr Thiti Clinic 1 [...]
It is quite common these days for tourists to visit Phuket Hospitals for elective surgery and other various treatments. Hospitals in Phuket will normally have shorter waiting lists then you will find in home countries. The number of treatments available in Phuket Hospitals is ever increasing, especially in areas such as eye and dental care, [...]
Thailand is a very safe place to travel around; this is why it is known as “Siam, the land of smiles”. Our special tourist police are always on hand to help out when needed. Of course like any other country around the world accidents happen so it is very important to know the correct phone [...]
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