Phuket Thailand

Before the influx of lovers of sand and sun, the city of Phuket attracts many Arab traders, Indian, Malay, Chinese and Portuguese came to exchange their goods against the tin and rubber which seemed inexhaustible on the island.

Although the multicultural heritage has almost completely disappeared, we found here and there some remains in the amphoe Meuang (provincial capital) in Phuket.
In the old city center, you can see many examples of Sino-Portuguese architecture, characterized by haang thâew Chinese two-storey terraced houses with facades decorated with porticoes statements Romanesque arches.

The tourist office in Phuket, you will provide maps, brochures, price list songthaews usual to the various beaches and the rental price for a vehicle recommended. Open daily from 8:30 to 16:30.

Despite appearances, the card advertising AOA Phuket is definitely the best if you have a vehicle. It is more accurate than the other cards distributed free of charge and shows all the numbers of roads. The map offered by Thaiways is not useful for navigation around the island, but it has two levels of Patong and Karon, Kata, far more detailed than those of the A-0-A. These documents are available at the offices of the TAT.

Several banks scattered Th Takua Pa, Phang-Nga Th and Th Phuket offer foreign exchange services and are equipped with distributors. The Bank of Asia, in front of the TAT in Phuket, has an exchange office, open daily from 8:30 am to 20h.

The main post office occupies a new building, next to the architectural jewel that hosts ¬ ral in Montri Th. It opens weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 9am to 12pm.