Dubbed 'Pearl of the South' by the tourist industry, Phuket is Thailand's largest, most populous and most visited island. A whirl of colour and cosmopolitanism, Thailand's only island province revolves around and thrives on tourism, but still retains a spark of the real Thailand.
There are a hundred and one ways to pass the day in Phuket. There are also more tourists here than on any other Thai island - it certainly knows how to cater to tourists' every whim. Most flock to the beaches on the southwestern side, which are loaded with amenities and entertainment options.
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Hello/Goodbye: "sawat-dee"
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How are you?: "sabai dee mai"
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I am fine: "sabai dee"
For men say "phom sabai dee". for women say "di-chun sabai dee".
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What is your name?: "khun chue arai"
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I don't want any: "mai ow khrab"
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I don't have any money: "mai mee dtung"
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I want to walk: "ja dern bai"
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Where are you going?: "bai nai?"
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How much is this?: "ra ka thao rai"
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That is a little expensive: "paeng bai"
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Can you make it cheaper?: "lot noi dai mai"
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Can you help me?: "chuay dai mai"
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I am just looking: "khor doo thao nun"
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Where is...?: "you tee nai"
Thailand's monsoons arrive around July and last into November (the 'rainy season'). They can be uncomfortably, unpredictably sticky. This is followed by a dry, cool period from November to mid-February, followed by much higher relative temperatures from March to June.
By far the best time to visit is from February to March when the weather is kind and the beaches are at their finest.
The peak seasons are August, November, December, February and March, with secondary peak months in January and July. If your main objective is to avoid crowds and to take advantage of discounted rooms and low-season rates, you should consider travelling during the least crowded months (April, May, June, September and October). On the other hand it's not difficult to leave the crowds behind, even during peak months, if you simply avoid some of the most popular destinations (eg, Chiang Mai and all islands and beaches). This is also the prime time for diving in terms of visibility and accessibility. |
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 Phuket
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3* Sunset Beach Resort
Ref: 091116
return fights,
return transfers,
8 nights accommodation, breakfast daily,
Travel Bag
From: R 10 250.00 per person sharing
Valid departures:
26 January – 31 March 2010
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4* Aquamarine Resort
Ref: 091117
return fights, on Singapore Airlines,
transfers,
8 nights accommodation, free upgrade from Deluxe room to
Sea-view Deluxe room, breakfast daily, travel Bag
From: R 11 390.00 per person sharing
Valid departures:
26 January – 31 March 2010
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3* Seaview Patong Hotel
Ref: 091118
Return Fights JNB / SIN / HKT / SIN / JNB on Singapore
Airlines
Transfers Airport / Hotel / Airport
8 nights accommodation
Welcome drink upon arrival
Breakfast daily
Travel Bag
R 12 220.00 per person sharing
Valid departures:
26 January – 31 March 2010
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- 4* Pathumwan Prices Hotel Ref: 090127
Return Fights JNB / SIN / HKT / SIN / JNB on Singapore Airlines
Transfers Airport / Hotel / Airport
8 nights accommodation
Breakfast daily
Travel Bag
From: R 9 570.00 per person sharing
Valid departures:
26 January – 31 March 2010
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- The Phulin Resort
Ref: 091120
return flights, airport taxes on your ticket, meet and greet,
return transfers,
7 nights at The Phulin Resort
Standard room, breakfast daily, compulsory Gala Dinner on
31 Dec, travel information pack
From: R 14 561.00 per person sharing
Valid depature dates:
26 Dec - 04 Jan 2010
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- Phuvaree Resort
Ref: 091121
return flights, airport taxes, meet and greet, return transfer,
7 nights at Phuvaree Resort
Deluxe room with breakfast,
Compulsory Gala Dinner on 31 Dec,
Government taxes on accommodation,
Travel information pack
From: R 13 558.00 per person sharing
Valid depature dates:
26 Dec - 04 Jan 2010
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