Phuket – Travel information

Phuket Island is probably the most popular tourist destination in Thailand if we judge by the number of tourists that travel here every year. Besides being a great place for vacation, this island is also well knows as scenery for many Hollywood movies. However the movie scenes cannot show how beautiful Phuket really is.

According to some sources Phuket is a word used to describe a hill in Malay language. It covers a total area of 550 km2 (around 210 mi2) and it is located nearly 900 km (560 miles) from the capital Bangkok. Although it is an island it has a connection with the mainland with a 700 m long bridge on the north of the island. It has a population of around 300.000 people and most of the people there are Thais but Chinese and Muslim minorities are also present. Beside the ethnic diversity all people there live in great harmony. This island has long history and it was a popular trading destination in the past. It was used by many European traders and the influence of this presence can be still seen in the capital of Phuket Island – Phuket where there are many structures built in European classical style.

The best time to visit Phuket is between November and April because the rest of months are usually very rainy. The temperatures vary between 25 and 33 Celsius degrees during the whole year. The food on Phuket is something special so make sure you try some of the local delicacies and enjoy the exotic fruit that can be found on every corner of the island. Those who want to try some other cuisines can find many Italian, French, Chinese, Japanese and Indian restaurants.

When it comes to night life, the most popular place is Patong beach, where you can visit some of the bars and restaurants where the party finishes long after midnight.

You can see many interesting things on Phuket Island including – Siam Safari in the jungle, visiting some of the many waterfalls, orchid farms or maybe some traditional Thai village. You can also visit some of the incredible beaches like Maya Bay beach, Bangtao beach (one of the longest beaches in Thailand), Patong beach, Karon beach etc.

These are some of the reasons why Phuket Island is the most popular tourist destination in Thailand.

 

Phuket Island – The Most Popular Tourist Destination in Thailand

Phuket Island is located around 500 kilometers from the capital of Thailand – Bangkok. The temperature and humidity are almost the same as they are in the capital. Phuket Island became famous among tourists because of the natural beauties but also because of its pleasant inhabitants. People are always relaxed and in the mood and you cannot witness traffic rushes here.

 Phuket Island is filled with beautiful bars, cafes, restaurants that are offering tasty food and of course lots of stores and hotels. There are many beautiful beaches on this island and on nearby smaller islands.

Phuket Island has access to the Andaman Sea which is part of the Indian Ocean and it is known for the warm water. This famous tourist destination is a real paradise for people who enjoy night life too because they can enjoy various clubs that literally work 24/7. Those who like more peaceful vacation will enjoy reading books under the palm trees or long romantic walks and watching the sunset. Those who are looking for more concrete travel information will find the following text very useful.

There are many things that you can do while you are on Phuket Island. For example you can visit some of the famous attractions on the island. Old Phuket Town is one of those attractions. This is the place where you can see a beautiful mixture of European and Chinese architecture and visit some of the shops where you can buy handmade crafts. Wat Chalong is one of the many Buddhist temples on the island and it is famous for the tiny glass decorations used to beautify this old temple. Big Buddha statue is a statue built in recent time and it can be seen from many places in South Phuket. You can go to the place where it is placed and enjoy the view. Bangla Road is famous for the nightlife and all those who want to experience the true nightlife in Phuket should go there.

Those interested in sport activities should watch a Muay Thai fight. Thai boxing is very popular here and you will certainly find a place where this fights are held almost every day. If you want to engage in physical activity you can join a Muay Thai training camp yourself. There are programs for total beginners and for professionals too so you won’t find training Muay Thai that difficult even if this is your first time.

Top 5 Landmarks of Thailand

With more than 15 million tourists that enter the country every year, Thailand is the most attractive destination in Asia. Excellent climate, great food, amazing mountains and beaches are difficult to resist. These are some of the landmarks that Thailand has to offer for the millions of tourists from around the world.

1.  Bangkok

In order to understand Thailand better you will have to visit its capital – Bangkok. This is the best place to see how Thais are implementing some parts of Western culture but still stick to their traditions. The floating markets, the countless shops, dozens of temples and palaces are some of the attractions that you can visit in Bangkok.

2.  Similan Islands

This group of small rocky islands became a Marine National Park in 1982 and thanks to that the nature here remains protected. If you are looking for a place where you can explore exotic fish, beautiful corals and the beauty of diving in crystal clear water then a trip to Similan Islands is a must.  

3.  Doi Suthep

This legendary mountain is located in Chiang Mai province and it is a part of a national park. The view that you can witness from the highest point (Doi Pui) is breath-taking. Dense forests, amazing waterfalls and wildlife are some of the things that you can see in this park while you are there. Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is a temple that is part of this national park too. With its unique architecture and a 24 meter high monument this temple is attracting visitors and believers from around the country. It is considered to be one of the holiest places in whole Thailand.

4.  Mae Hong Son

Known for its peace and isolation this Northern city is attracting tourists that want to see the other side of Thailand. Whether you are looking for unique scenery, bold trekking or a visit to a local tribe, Mae Hong Son has everything for you. You have probably heard about the long neck tribe called Karen which lives here.

5.  Koh Phi Phi

There are literally dozens of amazing islands in Thailand and it is hard to choose which ones are the most beautiful. However we are sure that a trip to Koh Phi Phi won’t leave anyone disappointed. This small island has one of the most beautiful beaches in the world and the views from the rocks on the island are something that can’t be described with words.

 

True Story about Muay Thai

For some people maybe never heard before about Muay Thai kick boxing. Muay Thai is the most popular martial art sport in Thailand. Many people come and visit to Thailand just only to see or watch live Muay Thai match at Muay Thai stadium. Muay Thai is interesting kick boxing sport in the world. Every fighter can push their arms, elbow, knees and feet to their enemy. Muay Thai teach people how to use their arms, elbow, knees and feet as powerful weapon in fighting.  For this reason, many people includes; men, woman, adult and children come to Muay Thai training camp to learn and practice Muay Thai well.

Before you start Muay Thau lesson, every student should practice some exercise such as; running, jogging, skipping rope and stretching. You can practice it for 5 – 10 minutes before class begin. All exercise is useful to make your body more flexible, relax and ready to achieve Muay Thai technique.

You can read at  http://muaythaiboxingshop.de/?p=17 about the muay thai training .
Every student should practice it on regular basis. Muay Thai teach people to discipline and serious motivation to learn all Muay Thai technique. Muay Thai is easy to learn and practice. There is no specific requirement to learn it. You just only come and register at Muay Thai training camp in Thailand.

Many people believe that Muay Thai ( resource : http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/February-6-proposed-as-Muay-Thai-Day-30153668.html ) is benefit for human health. Here are some fact benefits from Muay Thai kick boxing.

       -          Muay Thai can give strong body and flexibility.

-          Muay Thai is excellent sport for people who want to improve their fighting skill.

-          Muay Thai can make your body more relax, flexible and comfort

-          Muay Thai is good way to improve and develop self defense skill in fighting technique.

-          Muay Thai can manage and control self emotion

-          Muay Thai can help people to reduce unwanted calories in the body

-          With regular Muay Thai practice, people can reduce and eliminate lose weight ASAP

And here are some people said about Muay Thai kick boxing;

Sandra, California

“ I have learn and practiced Muay Thai for 2 months , read at  http://thespringmount6pack.com/2014/04/muay-thai-training-in-thailand-the-best-way-to-lose-weight/. Before I came to Muay Thai training camp, I was worry about my protection. I always got bad experience from bad guys. Nowadays, I can fight well. I can protect myself with self defense technique and other fighting skill. Thanks to Muay Thai “

Elizabeth, Canada

“when I was traveling in Thailand, I was interesting with live Muay Thai match. There are a lot of people watches the game. I was surprise that there is a woman who able fight in the ring. So, I decide to learn it. I came to Muay Thai training camp. It was amazing. There is awesome, friendly teachers who are ready to guide and assists me learn Muay Thai. They are very professional in fighting. I learn Muay Thai course at 2 weeks. …. When I finish my class, I got strength muscle, flexible and I am become slimmer. I can reduce lose weight as much as I want….. amazing. Thanks !”

Travel to the most amazing bay in Thailand – Phang Nga bay

If you ever decide to travel to Thailand, remember to put Phang Nga bay on your list for visiting the most beautiful places in Thailand. This magnificent bay is located in the Phang Nga province, in Southwest Thailand in the well known Andaman Sea. The bay has many fabulous places that should be on everyone’s list of destinations to visit!

Phang Nga bay is bordered by dense and beautiful forest. In the green waters of Phang Nga bay you can see over forty limestone islands and rocks with extraordinary shapes. This is a scenery that is hard to find anywhere in the world. Although they are small, some of the islands have height of more than 250 meters. The islands have a lot of amazing caves and tunnels filled with water, waiting for curious visitors to explore them.

Nowadays, these islands offer a lot of activities for tourists, such as swimming, diving, fishing and hiking. One of the most popular travel tours is the one that leads to the amazing Tham Lot caves, although there are a lot of other equally impressive caves. Tourists who decide to travel to Tham Lot can witness the greatness of nature through some amazing stalactites that are hanging above their heads while they are traveling in long boats. For caves that have narrow entrances, tourist guides use small canoes. You can choose to take a one day trip with a boat over the Phang Nga bay but our suggestion is to take few days of camping and explore the bay in details because it is surely worth it.

Phang Nga town is located on cliffs and it is the perfect base to start the exploration of the area. Another popular island in this area is Khoa Ping Khan which literally means two islands that rely on each other. It is also known as James Bond Island because one of the sequels of James Bond was filmed on this island.

Ko Tapu Island in Phang Nga bay is part of many postcards from Thailand. It is also known as Nail Island because of its unique appearance.

On all this islands you can find a rich wildlife and vegetation (especially mangrove forests).

Phang Nga bay is one of the most amazing places not only in Thailand but in the world too!

Phuket Cobra and DSI

At 9:45 pm on August 29^th  the call went out for help from Somneuk Pramod , 57, assistant to the village head, that a king cobra had been spotted in a tree overhanging a worker camp in the village, in the Baan Chalong area. The Kusondharm volunteers, arriving at the scene, tried to catch the snake, but it crawled up to the top of a tree. In the dark it was hard to see the snake, much less catch it. The villagers, it was reported, were “freaked out” and worried that the snake might slide down the tree in the wee hours and attack them. They refused to let the volunteers go until the snake was dealt with. The decision was then made to shoot the snake. Almost three hours later a marksman managed to hit it and the cobra fell lifeless from the tree The villagers were reported to be happy and very relieved.

DSI at Phuket

he Department of Special Investigation hit a new level of flamboyance last week. A team led by DSI chief Tarit Pengdith landed at Phuket airport, lined up the notoriously unfriendly taxi drivers for inspection, and began issuing summonses for illegal activities. Mr Tarit then held a press conference, in which he named 11 prominent Phuket businessmen and groups, frequently and pointedly using that well-known code word "influential".

Those on the list were not accustomed to or pleased with being the subject of such attention on their turf. Some summoned their lawyers and threatened lawsuits.

The DSI was trying to show it had drawn a line in the white sand of Phuket's famous beaches. It clearly hopes to shut down the increasingly notorious mistreatment of visitors to Phuket. Because the word is most definitely out, and spreading worldwide: Phuket rips off, abuses, hurts, beats up, robs and generally turns up its collective nose at millions of tourists.

The DSI hopes to shut all that down, and return Phuket to the attitude of the rest of Thailand _ that visitors are not just welcome, but deserve to be safe.

The responses of the named tourist operators to the DSI's aggressive approach are depressing. One insisted that he paid rent every month, that he has done everything by the book, and that he always "talks with officials". There is a missing component in this and other statements by the operators named by the DSI. That word is "tourists".

 

Go-kart event returns to Phuket at Patong

Organised by the Lions Club of Patong Beach, this is the third edition of the annual event that has attracted a large following in the local community. Some teams are regular entrants, such as those from Kata Rocks, St James Property, Phuket GOMS (Grumpy Old Mens Society) and Crissey Co. Group. Each team consists of five drivers who will each race three times during the evening. Their times will be recorded by the track’s computer timing system using a transponder on each kart. The aggregate times of the four fastest drivers in each team will be added up, and the team with lowest total time will be declared Phuket’s Lions Go-Karts Team Champions of 2013.
Last year’s winners were a team from St James Property and Chief Executive K Esa Huovila says they are keen to return to their winning ways this year for another trophy and more gold medals. There will also be awards presented to the driver recording the fastest lap time during the competition and also to the fastest lady driver. Team entry fees are B6,000, which includes a buffet supper for the drivers and their team manager. All proceeds from this event will be donated to Patong Beach Lions Club’s Eyesight Improvement Programme at three local schools. Nearly six hundred children at Baan Bang Thong School in Kathu; Baan Bang Khu School in Koh Khaew and Baan Bang Rong School in Phak Lok will have their eyes tested by the Club’s partners in this project – K T Optics. Any child found to be in need of prescription glasses will receive them free of charge. Once again the major sponsor for the event is Auto Express – the importers of luxury cars based on the Bypass Road. Other major supporters are Saraphan Plaeng, K T Optics, Julapan Stationery and Jula Place in Chalong and fellow Lions Clubs.
The organisers recently announced a new addition in the evening’s programme – Miss Go-Karts beauty competition – open to all women over 16 years of age. Entry fees are B250 and entrants can sign on at the racetrack during the evening.

 

“representatives of entrepreneurs in Taweewong, Rat-U Thit 200 Pi, and Bangla roads”

The letter alleged that the companies, Absolute Destinations and Pisona, were sending out “many foreign marketers working outdoors on motorcycles and pitching to tourists and customers on the streets, blocking traffic.” Some, the letter alleged, walked along the roadside trying to persuade tourists to go to timeshare presentations.

“They don’t have work permits and some of them are in Thailand on visas that have expired,” the letter complained. A total of 10 officials from the Kathu District Office, Phuket Immigration, Kathu Police and the Phuket Business Development Office went to the offices of Pisona, which sells timeshares at the Patong Bay Garden Resort, and Absolute, which does the same for the Absolute Sea Pearl Resort.