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This Phuket Information section will help you plan your trip to Phuket: an extensive section dedicated to weather, what to expect and how to prepare for each month and each season. Read about what you should know before you visit, what to do and what not to do once here, and the classic first-timers’ mistakes to avoid! Learn how to exchange your money at the best rates, how to go from the airport to your hotel, and the many ways to get around the island.

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Wednesday morning Buddha posture Pang Umbat (ปางอุ้มบาตร) - standing holding alms bowl

Wednesday Buddha Postures

    Wednesday is the only day with two Buddha postures in Thai tradition. People born on Wednesday during the day follow one image. Those born at night follow another.

    Bodhi Dog Rescue and Shelter in Phuket

    Bodhi Dog Rescue and Shelter

      Bodhi Dog Rescue and Shelter is both a rescue and a shelter located in Wat Sophon Wanaram, a Thai temple on the east coast of Phuket. An NGO, funded solely with donations, is on a mission to help every animal we can. We are a no-kill organisation.

      Lertrod Restaurant Phuket

      Lertrod Kitchen

        Discover Lertrod Kitchen near Phuket Airport, a Michelin-listed restaurant serving authentic Southern Thai cuisine in air-conditioned comfort just 5 minutes from the terminal.

        PIPC: Phuket International Petcare Center

        Pet Hospitals in Phuket

          Find reliable pet hospitals in Phuket for emergencies and routine care. Essential guide to veterinary services that could save your pet’s life.

          Thai "Jai" Expressions in Thai

          Thai “Jai” Expressions in Thai

            In Thai culture, the heart and mind aren’t separated; they connect through the word “jai” (ใจ), which means both heart and mind together.

            Tuesday Buddha posture Pang Sai Yat (ปางไสยาสน์) - reclining on right side

            Tuesday Buddha Posture – The Reclining Buddha (Parinibbāna)

              In many Thai temples, visitors see Buddha statues shown in different postures for each day of the week. The Tuesday image is the Reclining Buddha (Thai: Pang Sai Yat, ปางไสยาสน์). This posture is not about sleeping. It represents the Buddha’s final passing into Parinibbāna (final Nibbāna).

              Best Hotels near Phuket Airport

              10 Best Hotels near Phuket Airport

                Finding a great place to stay close to Phuket Airport makes travel much easier. We’ve put together this list of top-rated hotels near the airport to help you plan your stay. Our selections include outstanding 4-star and 5-star properties, all with excellent guest reviews.

                Patong Beach vs Kamala Beach

                Patong Beach vs Kamala Beach

                  Patong Beach and Kamala Beach are two of Phuket’s better-known beaches, and each has its own unique appeal for travellers to the Thai island.

                  Rawai Beach Directory

                  Rawai and Chalong Directory

                    Rawai Beach is a popular destination for expats in the very south of Phuket. There is no swimming beach but Rawai offers a wide array of hotels, restaurants and amazing seafood for a memorable holiday.

                    Karon Beach Directory

                    Karon Beach Directory

                      In our Karon Beach Directory, you will find all the places we visited in Karon Beach, including attractions, restaurants, shops and local businesses that asked to join the Phuket 101 Directory.

                      Kamala Beach Directory

                      Kamala Beach Directory

                        Our Kamala Beach Directory is your go-to guide for finding the best places and businesses in the area to make your stay even better.

                        Formula Fun Karting in Phuket

                        Formula Fun Karting

                          Formula Fun Karting is Thailand’s First Indoor Electric Go-Kart Track, featuring Racing Simulator, Paddock Club and Academy. Located on the Bypass road near Phuket Town, Formula Fun Karting is Phuket’s newest attraction, unleashing the thrill of go-kart racing indoors.

                          Otto Phuket Tour

                          Otto Phuket Tour

                            We are the best local and personalized van with driver service in Phuket. We will help you plan your trip according to your need with a fluent English-speaking driver and the best service. We also do trips to Phang Nga, Khaolak, Krabi, Koh Samui and Suratani. Get your van and explore the beauty of Phuket with us.

                            Phongthong Tour

                            Phongthong Tour

                              Minivan / city tour: 6 hours: 1,800 baht, 8 hours: 2,500 baht
                              Airport to Bangtao or Kamala: 800 baht
                              Airport to Patong: 900 baht
                              Airport to Kata or Karon: 1,000 baht

                              TMT Visa Service Phuket

                              TMT Visa Service Phuket

                                We are a one-stop visa service for foreigners in Thailand. We can assist with Retirement Visas, Marriage & Family Visas, Education Visas, as well as Business Visas. Additionally, we provide visa renewal services, visa extensions and work permits in a professional manner.