At 540 km sq, it's about the same size as Singapore. Just over an hour by jet from Bangkok or Singapore, and with daily connections to most major Asian airports, Phuket is ideally situated for a short break or a relaxing vacation. Population Industry Environment Weddings and Marriages Business Hours are generally from 9am to 5pm, weekdays, plus 9am to 12am on Saturdays, except Public Holidays when hours may vary widely. Banking hours are Monday to Friday 9.30am to 3.30pm. Shops and stores also open from 10 or 11am to 10pm, everyday.
Currency is the Thai Baht.
Check out our handy Currency Convertor to find the value in your own currency. Cameras and Film Most popular brands and types of film are widely available in Thailand and in Phuket. Film processing is widely available and one-hour service is common. Electricity is 220 Volts AC at 50 cycles. Some 8 north of the Equator, and well below the latitudes of destructive tropical storms, Phuket's balmy tropical climate is tempered by cool northeasterly breezes from November to March, and by fresh on-shore winds in summer months.