FAQ about Phuket

Where Phuket is exactly located?
Phuket is in the southern peninsula of Thailand on the Andaman Sea. It is an island, which is just around seventy minutes from the capital city of Thailand, Bangkok.

How do I reach Phuket?
Phuket has its very own international airport and a flight to this tropical paradise can be taken from any parts of the world. Both buses and flights are available from Bangkok. The flight tickets from Bangkok are not at all expensive.

Is Phuket nice to live in?
Phuket is called paradise on earth for all good reasons. The growth of tourism here has brought with it all major amenities and facilities. Although infrastructure is not totally flawless, the people here are very amiable. There are shopping malls, cinema halls and also other first world benefits.

Does Phuket only have tourism and tourists?
Not at all; there is very much normal life in the island of Phuket and in the rural areas one can experience traditional rural Thai style of lifestyle. In some parts of Phuket, you might find majority Thai people staying and very few foreigners.

Is it costly in Phuket?
The expense in Phuket will depend on your lifestyle. The cost of the luxury items of the western world is relatively high.

Can I get an ESL job in Phuket?
Yes, it is possible to get ESL jobs in Phuket but opportunities are not very widespread.

Can I use the Internet in Phuket?
Yes, you can use the internet, as ADSL is available in most parts of the island. Dial-up net connections are however agonizingly slow.

Is Visa necessary for visiting Phuket?
Yes, for a foreigner Visa is mandatory. You can get a Visa on arrival for thirty days. Visa can be expected easily.

Are there any inexpensive accommodations in Phuket?
Yes, there are number of inexpensive accommodations in Phuket. If you do some more research you will definitely get some inexpensive yet good accommodation options.

Is a car required for transportation around Phuket?
To be completely honest a car is required for traveling around the island independently. There are ‘songthaews’ and ‘tuktuks’ in the island. If you are renting a car, check out all the nicks and scratches on the car before hiring it as it can cause problem later.

What kinds of activities are there in Phuket to participate in?
The visitors to Phuket can participate in all kinds of activities but beach and water activities are more popular.

Is Phuket westernized?
Phuket is not entirely westernized but it is westernized enough not to make you feel totally out of home. You can find of the western amenities and facilities in the hotels here.

Are there frequent crimes in Phuket?
Crimes in Phuket are much lesser than those in the western countries. There are some petty crimes sometimes but mostly foreigners are not troubled.

Are there any schools in Phuket?
Is there are a number of schools in Phuket but there are only two good international schools. There are colleges, which are under the Prince of Songkhla University.

Is the health care system in Phuket good?
The health services in Phuket are quite good. There are many clinics and hospitals of international standards here.

Is it possible to bring my pet to Phuket?
Yes, it is possible to bring pets to Phuket. You will get necessary information on bringing pets from the embassies also.