What should you pay attention to when traveling to Phuket?

"When traveling in Phuket, you need to pay attention to: 1. Understand the local customs and customs; 2. Pay attention to the local climate and weather; 3. Pay attention to the local transportation. 4. Entry and exit instructions. Only by comprehensively understanding the above Things to do to ensure a smooth trip to Phuket. ”

Phuket Island is Phuket Island, a southern island in Thailand, located in the Andaman Sea off the west coast of the Malay Peninsula in southern Thailand. The capital, Phuket Town, is located in the southeast of the island and is a large port and commercial center. Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and the smallest province in Thailand. It is known as the "Pearl of the Andaman Sea" for its charming scenery and rich tourism resources.

1. Understand the local customs and customs

Most Thai people are devout Buddhist believers, so there are some taboos that must be observed when entering the local area.

1. You must take off your shoes when entering the temple, and do not enter wearing shorts or shorts (it is possible in Phuket, but it is not very particular).

2. Women should avoid touching monks; when greeting, they should put their hands together.

3. The head is a sacred part, do not touch other people’s heads casually.

4. In public places, men and women should not be too intimate.

5. Gambling is prohibited, and you cannot play cards or mahjong in hotel rooms.

6. Only certain beaches allow nude sunbathing.

7. Do not wear sunglasses when talking or chatting with others, and do not point your fingers at the other person.

8. When passing in front of others, bow slightly to express apology. Women should pay more attention when passing in front of others.

9. Thai people love to be clean. Spitting, throwing things, painting, etc. are all impolite behaviors.

10. Thai people generally believe that the left hand and feet are unclean. Generally, the left hand can only hold some unclean things, otherwise you will be disliked.

11. Visitors are advised not to talk about the royal family easily when in Thailand. Members of Thailand's king and royal family have high prestige among the people and are respected by Thai citizens. The country even has laws that punish them for disrespecting the royal family.

2. Pay attention to the local climate and weather

Phuket is located in the tropics and has a humid tropical climate. It is hot all year round and has constant summer and no winter. No matter what season you go, just wear cool and comfortable summer clothes. If you are afraid of the sun, you can bring a thin shirt. When going in the rainy season, bring rain gear to prepare for unexpected inconveniences.

November-April: This is the most suitable period for Phuket’s temperature, and it will not be too sunny. The most beautiful Similan National Park near Phuket is also open to welcome guests during this period; April 13-15 every year is Thailand's attention-grabbing "Songkran (Water Songkran Festival)", which should not be missed. However, hotel and itinerary fees will increase by about 15% during this period.

May-October: It is the rainy season in Phuket, and it is also the off-season for travel. Locals rarely travel during this period; especially from June to August, it rains almost every day, which will have a certain impact on the itinerary. Influence. In September, the "Vegetarian Festival" that flaunts asceticism will be held on Phuket Island, where you can experience a different kind of tropical style.

If you choose to visit during domestic public holidays, you must be prepared for overcrowding. Phuket has become one of the most popular tourist destinations for domestic golden holidays.

3. Local traffic safety.

1. Car

Phuket New Bus Terminal has several buses to Bangkok every day (12 hours, 700-1000 baht) , Koh Samui / Surat Thani (5 hours, 200 baht), Hua Hin (10 hours, 800 baht) and other places. For details, you can consult the travel agency or hotel front desk in tourist gathering areas.

Address: Th?Thepkrasattri,?Phuket?Town,?Thailand

How to get there: Patong takes a tuk-tuk for about 600 baht, a 40-minute drive

2. Plane

When arriving in Phuket, the first stop is the airport. 90% of Phuket’s annual passenger flow enters and exits through this airport. Phuket International Airport, like all cities, is far away from the urban area. It is quite far from here to Patong, Karon, Kata Beach and other places. It usually takes 50 minutes to get to Patong Beach, provided there is no traffic jam. This is an important hub for entry, exit and transfer. If you are not familiar with it, you will often be delayed. Many domestic charter flights arrive in Phuket in the middle of the night. Saving a little time can often lead to more sleep, so it is necessary for us to understand Phuket International Airport. composition.

Phuket International Airport is not large. The ground building has three floors, each floor corresponding to different tasks. The first floor is the arrivals floor, where domestic and foreign tourists arrive and enter customs. The second time is the boarding level, where you check in. The third floor is the office, and each airline has its corresponding office.

Phuket’s airport has weekly flights from Shanghai (at least three flights per week), Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan and various parts of Europe, while Beijing and Guangzhou also have weekly flights Flights from Bangkok to Phuket. You can also transfer from Bangkok to Phuket. There is a flight from Bangkok to Phuket every 1-2 hours, and there are about 10 flights a day. Flight time is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

In addition, there are regular flights to Phuket from Songkhla, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai and other places.

Phuket International Airport

The airport is located in the north of Phuket, about 32km from the city center. Due to the large number of tourists visiting Phuket, its Tourist throughput ranks second in Thailand.

Transportation from the airport to the city:

(1) Take a taxi to the city for about 500-800 baht

(2) Take the airport bus to the city for about 120 In Thai baht, it costs about 180 baht to go to Patong, Kata or Karon Beach

Inner city transportation:

The best way to explore various outlying island activities is to join a local tour itinerary. ?Usually at Batong Night Market, department stores or restaurants, there are stalls introducing the itinerary. The cost includes hotel pick-up and drop-off, boat fare, lunch, and snorkeling equipment. The price will vary depending on the number of participants, the level of the meal, and whether there is accommodation. Be sure to ask clearly before purchasing, and there is a lot of room for negotiation. ?

Tuk-tuk: You must negotiate the price before getting on the bus. Generally speaking, if you go back and forth in the same area, if the round trip is near Padang, it is a short distance; if it is a long distance, such as from Phuket To go to Batong Beach or from Padang to Shenxian Peninsula, the charges are higher. ?When there are a large number of people, you may wish to charter a car. ?

Car rental: There are many car rental companies in Badong Night Market. You only need an international driving license to rent a car. You can rent a motorcycle or a jeep. ?

Island buses: Buses on Phuket Island run every 30 minutes from 7:00-17:00. The main passengers are fishermen and local residents.

3. Ferry

1. From Rawai Beach to Coral Island: the journey takes about 10 minutes.

2. From Si-Rae Pier to Emerald Island: the voyage takes about 20 minutes.

3. From Deep Water Bay (Makham) to Phi Phi Island: the voyage takes about 1 to 2 hours.

IV. Entry and Exit Instructions

Immigration Procedures

1. Documents required for entry into Thailand:

Passport, customs declaration form, The entry-exit card (the main page will be collected when entering the country, and the secondary page will be collected when leaving the country), customs declaration form, and entry-exit card must be filled in English, and the name must be in capital letters.

2. Entry procedures:

Put the entry and exit card in your passport and go through the customs formalities at the Immigration Bureau. Go to the terminal to take out your checked baggage, and then take the customs declaration form to the customs. After receiving inspection at the inspection office, exit the customs and enter the welcome hall.

Required information:

1. The passport must be valid for at least six months, and the passport must have at least 2 blank pages for visa use.

Passport filling format

2. Two one-inch white or blue background photos taken in the past six months (the Thai consulate has stricter photo requirements. For example, the passport issuance date has been more than half a year) , you cannot provide the same photo as the first page of your passport, and you need to prepare other recent photos). Photos from the past six months must be provided, otherwise the certificate will be withheld and the guest's itinerary will be delayed.

Please pay special attention to check whether there is a Thai extension or DT record on the guest's passport, the prices are different.