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Orientation

Climate
Phuket has as a tropical climate.
With 3 distinct seasons :
1. Hot season..........March through May- 27-37*C
2. Rainy season.........June through October-23-32*C
3. Cold season........November through February-22-33*C

The rainy season,when the air is hot and dry normally begin in June. It rains twice a day - late afternoon and night. Usually, it does not rain all day. Water temperatures range from 26-28*C. The best months are November through February.

It is important during Hot season and at daytime:
To use & apply decent amount of sunprotection
To drink a lot of fluid, preferably water (In this heat your body looses a lot of fluid)
To wear a cap or a hat if you're staying out in the sun for a long period of time
To wear loose and light clothing (preferably cotton)
To have be in hold of a set ofh sunglasses!!!

During the Monsoon , (rainy season) strong winds may causeathe sea to produce some big waves and heavy under streams/tides. Red flags are postedpos

As for families'es traveling with young children, take the warning seriously as such waves can easily take control of small rubber-rafts or other items children use to play with.

Business Hours:
Government offices :
Open from 8:30 am- 4: 30 pm on Monday - Friday.

Banks:
Open from 8:30 am - 3: 30 pm, five days a week but operate money-changing booth throughout the city, which are open until 8 pm,seven days a week.

Open-air Coffee Shops and Restaurants:
Open at 7 am and close at 8:30 pm though some day open past midnight. Most coffee shops close at midnight; some may open 24 hours. Large restaurant generally closes at 10 pm.

Postal Services:
The post offices are usually open from 8 am to 4:30 p.m. The Thai post service is usually reliable. Important items can be sent by (EMS) Express mail. This is faster and safer but the cost is slightly higher.
Private air couriers like DHL have representatives in Phuket.

Telephone Services:
International calls can be made from the post office, most major hotels, some travel agents and private international telephone offices dotted about the Island. For IDD, dial 001+country code + area code + phone number.

E-mail Services:
There are several Internet cafes around the island and especially in the downtown area.They are usually open from about 10 am. till late night

Useful Addresses:
Phuket International Hospital: TEL:249-400, Emergency: 210-935
Patong Hospital : Tel : 344-225, Emergency: 340-444
Bangkok Phuket Hospital: Tel: 254- 421 Emergency: 254-421 to 29,
Phuket Tourist Police: 100/21-32 By Pass Road T.Rasada, A. Muang, Phuket 83000
Kathu District Police Station: Tampon Patong, Amphur Kathu, Phuket
International Law Office: 55 Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Rd, Patong Beach, Phuket
Ruampaet Hospital: Tel: .217-964 or 211-578 Emergency: 212-950
Talang Hospital: Tel: 311-111 or 311-033 to 4 Emergency: 311-033 to 4

Credit Card Services :
Master Card: Tel: (02) 299- 1990 to 2 or 273- 7448 to 9 (Bangkok).
Visa: Tel: (02) 299- 1990 to 2 or 273- 7448 to 9 (Bangkok)

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) was established on March 18, 1960. It was to be the first organization to be responsible for promotion of tourism. TAT supplies information and data on tourist areas to the public. They also publicizes Thailand so as to encourage Thai and international tourists to travel in the Kingdom of Thailand, conducts studies to set development plans for tourist areas and co-operates with and supports the production and development of personnel in the field of tourism.

Since the inception of the first local office of TAT in Chiang Mai in 1968, there are now 22 local offices throughout Thailand. TAT are also established in numerous overseas offices, the first being the New York office in 1965. They are know in 15 more countries since that, opened during the last 30 years.
The TAT office in phuket is phuket is located in the to town cemter.

TAT Office: 73/75 Phuket Road, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000,Thailand. Te: (076) 211-036, 212-213 or 217-138,Fax : (076) 213-582

Opening hours: 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.,
Areas of responsibility: Phuket, Phang Nga & Krabi
The office is open daily throughout the year.

DO'S & DONT'S
The people of Thailand are very understanding and they will tolerate a lot of things, but not all. There are some limits and codes of behavior to follow;
Show respect for the Monarchy .
Show respect for their religion and all Buddha images.
Women are not allowed to touch Monks.
Do dress properly if visiting a temple ( not shorts or skirts ).
Take your shoes of before you enter a temple.
Do not point your feet to a Thai (The foot is the part of the body and is
Take your shoes off beforeDo not touch or take on a persons head (its considered as an insult).

Electricity
The electricity in Thailand is rated to 220 volts and 50 cycles. Normally, they use flat pronged plugs. Almost all hotels, resorts and guesthouses are converted for European/western use.