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Useful Information
About Phuket
The largest island in Thailand, Phuket is an enchanting destination, located about 850 km south of the nation’s capital, Bangkok, in the Andaman Sea. Phuket holds the distinction of being the only island in Thailand with provincial status.
Sometimes acknowledged as the ‘Pearl of the South,’ Phuket boasts of a long rich as well as colorful history dating back to more than 500 years ago. An eventful segment in the history of Phuket is the Battle of Thalang, in which the Burmese invaders were defeated by forces under the administration of two women.
Much of the Phuket’s glory lies in its beautiful white sandy beaches. Majority of the top beaches in the areas such as Kamala Beach - an excellent area for relaxation, Patong Beach - most vibrant among the beaches in the area, and Karon Beach, located south of Patong Beach, are situated in the western coastline.
You are invited to come and sense the Phuket by yourself and make your stays in Phuket the most memorable.
Passport and Visa : Tourist Visa Exemption
According to the Interior Ministerial Announcement, the passport holders from following 42 countries are not required to obtain a visa when entering Thailand for tourism purposes and will be permitted to stay in the Kingdom for a period of not exceeding 30 days on each visit.
Foreigners entering Thailand under the Tourist Visa Exemption category must possess adequate finances for the duration of stay in Thailand.
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Australia |
15 |
Indonesia |
29 |
Peru |
2
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Austria |
16 |
Ireland |
30 |
Philippines |
3
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Belgium |
17 |
Israel |
31 |
Portugal |
4
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Brazil |
18 |
Italy |
32 |
Qatar |
5
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Bahrain |
19 |
Japan |
33 |
Singapore |
6
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Brunei Darussalam |
20 |
Korea |
34 |
Spain |
7
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Canada |
21 |
Kuwait |
35 |
South Africa |
8
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Denmark |
22 |
Luxembourg |
36 |
Sweden |
9
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Finland |
23 |
Malaysia |
37 |
Switzerland |
10
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France |
24 |
Monaco |
38 |
Turkey |
11
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Germany |
25 |
Netherlands |
39 |
United Arab Emirates |
12
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Greece |
26 |
New Zealand |
40 |
United Kingdom |
13
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Hong Kong |
27 |
Norway |
41 |
United States of America |
14
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Iceland |
28 |
Oman |
42 |
Vietnam |
As a general rule, any foreign visitors wishing to entry the Kingdom of Thailand is required to apply for a visa from a Thai Embassy or Consulate-General. To do so, a foreigner must possess a valid passport or travel document that is recognized by the Royal Thai Government.
For more information, please visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs http://www.mfa.go.th/web/12.php
 Weather:Rainy season (May to October) and Hot season (November to April). Temperature in May is around 25-30 °C.
Currency use: Thai Baht (Approx. THB 33.5 / USD)
Distance:
• Approximately 50 Kilometers (45 minutes drive) from Phuket International Airport to Phuket Town
• Approximately 60 Kilometers (55 minutes drive) from Phuket International Airport to Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa (Conference Venue)
Credit Cards: Major credit cards are widely accepted.
Time Difference: Thailand time is 7 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+7).
Electricity: 220-240 volts AC at 50 cycles.
Emergency Numbers:
Tourist Police | 1155
Vachira Hospital | 076 212 150
Police Station | 076 212 115
Mission Hospital Phuket | 076 237 220
Tourist Police Station | 076 225 361
Bangkok Phuket Hospital | 076 254 425
Police - General Assistance | 1699
Siriroj Hospital | 076 210 935
TAT Office | 076 212 213
Patong Hospital | 076 342 633-4
Marine / Sea Rescue | 076 214 368
Phuket Airport | 076 327 230-5
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