You will get 28 days on arrival. Phuket airport is located about 45 mins. North of the major beach resorts. Thailand's currency is Thai Baht and can be exchanged on arrival at the airport. Commercial banks, ATM machines and currency exchange booths are plentiful in the Islands' major resorts.
Most hotels offer currency exchange services, although the rate is likely to be lower.
Credit cards are widely accepted. There is a very wide variety of accommodation to suit all tastes, ranging from a low priced guesthouse to the most luxurious hotels. SEAL would be more than happy to help you with booking accommodation. The main resort areas are Patong, Karon, Kata and Kamala which are on the west coast of the island. Phuket town has some very good hotels, which are lower in price than the resorts.