Useful Information

Power Supply

In Thailand they use two (2) types of plugs (as shown)

The output is 220 Volts with a Frequency of 50 Hertz.

Telephone
Connection

In Thailand the standard telephone connection plug is the RJ-11 (as shown)

International and National Dialing Codes

To call a number in Phuket from outside the country dial

International Dialing Code + 66 + 76 + Number

To call a number in Phuket from inside the country dial

076 + Number

To call a number outside Thailand dial

001 + Country Code + Area Code + Number

Climate	Phuket has a warm to hot tropical climate
	winter Spring Summer Autumn	December to February - average day time temperature 27ºC March to May - average day time temperature 29ºC June to August - average day time temperature 31ºC September - November - average day time temperature 29ºC
	Temperatures in Summer can reach as high as 37ºC and in winter as low as 20ºC The wettest months of the year are between May and October.

Currency	The BAHT is the legal tender of Thailand. There are 100 SATANG to the BAHT.

	Notes are issued in denominations of	B 1000 B 500 B 100 B 50 B 20 B 10	Coins are issued in denominations of	B 10 B 5 B 1 50 s 25 s
	Most foreign currency and travellers cheques are easily exchanged at hotels and banks. All major credit cards are accepted throughout the country.

What to wear

Due to the hot humid climate light clothes made of natural fiber materials such as cotton should be worn. The wearing of clothing made from artificial fiber materials such as nylon is not recommended. Sweaters may be required at night during the cool season or if visiting the mountainous areas of Thailand. Jackets and ties are required to be worn at some restaurants and nightclubs. Neat clothing should be worn if visiting palaces or temples.

Visas

International visitors to Thailand may be required to obtain visas along with their valid passport. There is a complicated list of requirements and exemptions and it is recommended that the individual traveller view the requirements, by clicking here. (then select the visa/consular menu item)

Health

International visitors to Thailand are not required to have vaccinations unless they have visited a Yellow-Fever infected area in the past. However, visitors to Thailand are advised to check with their local doctor regarding vaccinations (at least 4 weeks prior to travel). Details of recommended vaccinations can also be found at the US Centre for Disease Control web site, by clicking here.