 Overview
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Phuket enjoys great popularity as a travel destination. Most beaches are on the west coast, with Phuket Town to the south-east and the airport in the north.
Languages
Thai (official)
Thai is a complicated language with its own unique alphabet, but it's fun to try at least a few words. The main complication with Thai is that it is tonal: the same word could be pronounced with a rising, falling, high, low or level tone and could theoretically have five meanings!
Weather
Phuket's idyllic tropical weather pattern makes it a favourite with beach-lovers. There are, broadly speaking, two seasons: the dry and the wet. The dry season begins in December and lasts until April, when rainfall starts to pick up again. Wet or dry, temperatures remain remarkably consistent, nestling around 30°C (86°F), with an ever-present dash of humidity thrown in for good measure. (read more) link this page to weather page.
Electric Plug Details
 European plug with two circular metal pins.
 Japanese-style plug with two parallel flat blades.
2004 tsunami
The west coast of Phuket was hit severely by the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004, but almost no evidence of the damage now remains.
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Security concern:
Most travelers visiting Phuket will encounter no trouble but they should be aware of more serious security concerns elsewhere in Thailand. |
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Religion:
95% Buddhist, 4% Muslim |
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