All suites have a high standard finish, excellent sea view and large outdoor terraces catching the cool sea breeze. The three and four bedrooms apartment suites feature infinity-edge plunge pools on their individual terraces. An unique design element is the four meter high ceiling in the living rooms, which allows an abundance of light and space into the apartment suite.

      

                                            

Fast Facts

Phuket by air

Phuket has a modern International Airport which supports thousands of direct and connecting flights every year. The airport, located in the north of the island, is only a short distance from most of the major resorts and has excellent connecting roads. Airport limos and rent a car is widely available at the airport from reputable companies.

Traveling around Asia s quick and easy with major airlines such as Thai Airways, Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines all flying direct to Phuket. Other low cost carriers also operate from Phuket making short breaks to other parts of Thailand or neighboring countries convenient and inexpensive.

Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur are only about 1 hour away
Singapore is 1.5 hours
Hong Kong is 3.5 hours
Tokyo is 8 hours
Sydney is 10 hours
London is 13 hours and
Los Angeles 17 hours.

Phuket by road

Phuket is connected to the Thailand mainland by means of the Sarasin bridge. The bridge was constructed in 1967 and is 1200m in length. Bangkok is 885km north of Phuket and the journey takes around 8 hours, passing through some splendid countryside along the way. Government run buses operate frequently between Bangkok and Phuket and there are also many private tour operators offering luxury coach travel to to and from the province.

Phuket by Sea

Phuket is quickly becoming a haven for yacht owners and the many marinas on the island offer excellent anchorage and facilities. Customs and immigration are located on the southern tip of the island at Chalong bay, mooring is available in Chalong and at several marinas along the East coast including the world renowned Royal Phuket Marina.

 

Phuket Island Transport

Once in Phuket transportation around the island is straight forward and inexpensive. Taxi and limosine services are available from the airport to all destinations. A journey to one of the major west coast resorts will cost around 400 Baht.
Tuk-tuks are also available from most tourist areas, these are small pick up trucks which have been converted to have seating in the rear. Red in colour, a tuk-tuk can be waved down and you can expect to pay around 100 to 200 Baht depending on your destination.

Buses, or songthaews, are converted pick up trucks which have bench seats and are blue in colour. They have regular routes and carry plenty of passengers. Fares are around 20 to 40 Baht per person.

Car Hire is widely available. Cars are generally in excellent condition and regularly checked for safety and reliability. Prices range between high and low season but are competitive. Insurance cover is offered with the vehicle and it is advisable to accept this otherwise the driver will be liable for all costs in the event of an accident.

Motorbike hire is also available on the Island. It should be noted that motorbikes or scooters have a very high accident record in Phuket. Helmets are compulsory and any rider in violation of this will receive a 300 Baht on the spot fine.

Ferries: There are regular ferry services between Phuket and the stunning Phi Phi islands. The journey takes a couple of hours and the ferries are in good order. Tour boat companies also offer many excursions to nearby islands such as James Bond Island and the Similian islands which are world renouned for their quality dive sites.

Boat charters: On Phuket you can charter anything from a small longtail fishing boat to a luxury yacht. Boats can be chartered for one day to enjoy nearby islands and sea fishing. Longer live aboard charters are also available and boats are well stocked with quality equipment.

Useful information for visitors to Phuket

General

Phuket Island covers an area of 540km2 and is approximately the same size as Singapore.

The Island is connected to the Thai mainland by means of the 1200m Sarasin Bridge.

Language

Thai is the principal language of Thailand and is spoken by around 80% of the population. The spoken language is believed to have originated In the area between Vietnam and China. It is a tonal language and has changed little since it’s introduction.

There are four main dialects within Thailand which correspond to the southern, northern, south eastern and central regions of the country.

English is widely spoken in tourist areas and is taught in most secondary schools.

Currency and commerce in Phuket

The currency is the Thai Baht.

Shops are generally open from 10am to 6pm, with larger shopping centers open until around 8pm or 9pm.

Banking hours are Monday to Friday 8.30pm to 3.30pm. Some branches are open on Saturdays.

Time zone

Thailand´s time zone is GMT+7,

Mobile phones in Phuket

Thailand and Phuket in particular have good mobile phone networks and you should have no problem using your mobile phone throughout the country.

If you wish to purchase a sim card these can be obtained from many mobile phone outlets and cost 199 Baht. This will enable you to make calls on a pay as you go basis. Top up cards are widely available from small independent retailers.

Using your credit cards in Phuket

Credit cards are accepted by most hotels and larger shops. The smaller local shops may not have the facility to accept credit cards. On occasion a surcharge may be added if you wish to purchase by credit card.

Medical facilities in Phuket

Medical facilities have improved dramatically in Thailand and Phuket has several International hospitals which are able to manage all types of illness and provide multi-lingual staff. Phuket International Hospital and Bangkok Clinic are two of the major international hospitals which offer private medical care. Insurance companies such as BUPA operate in Thailand along side several smaller insurance companies.

Phuket is becoming a major center for cosmetic dental surgery which is offered at a fraction of the cost in Europe and America. Several companies offer cosmetic dental holidays for dental treatment e.g. teeth whitening and crowns.

International schools in Phuket

The British International School is situated in Phuket and offers private education for Thai and non-Thai children. The school is divided into two educational institutions, the Primary and the Secondary School. On campus, there is modern accommodation for students who wish to become boarders. Other areas include comprehensive sporting and recreational facilities available for both day and boarding students.

English language television in Phuket?

UBC is the main satellite company in Phuket and they offer a wide range of channels which are broadcast in English such as BBC prime, CNN and star sports. This is a subscription service and the cost is around 2,000 Baht per month for the full package. They also provide some other channels in French, Spanish and German.

The Thai Calendar

The official year in Thailand is reckoned from 543 BC, the beginning of the Buddhist Era. Year 2006 is equal to 2549 in Thailand.

Electricity

The electricity supply is 220 volts Plug sockets are either, flat two pin or round two pin, most wall sockets will take either type. Adapters are commonly available from most hardware shops.

Internet

The internet is widely available. Most hotels provide Adsl or Wi fi access and there are plenty of internet cafes. Internet cards can be purchased in many shops and give varying access times for a few hundred Baht.

Industries and natural resources of Thailand

Thailand only receives a small percentage of annual income from tourism. The country has many natural resources including:

Rubber, natural gas, tantalum (used in medical instruments), timber, lead, gypsum, lignite, fluorite, farm land and fishing

Thailand is the worlds’ second largest tungsten producer and the third largest tin producer.

Other industries are also popular within Thailand

Tourism, textiles and garments, agricultural processing, beverages, tobacco, cement, light manufacturing such as jewellery, electric appliances and components, computers and parts, integrated circuits, furniture, plastics, automobiles and automotive parts.

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