Phuket climate , Travel information in Phuket

Climate

There are two seasons. From May through October is the rainy season and the hot season is from November through April. Rain rarely lasts longer than a few hours in the tropics and the sun soon shows itself again. Average temperatures in Phuket are between the 25 to 30 degree mark year round, with it being slightly cooler during the rainy season. This is an island for all season and there is something to offer the visitor,whatever the weather.

Tips & Facts - CUSTOM

• Thailand is a Buddhist country where Buddha images are held sacred. Sacrilegious acts are punishable by imprisonment even if committed by foreign visitors.
• Thai people hold their King and Queen and the Royal Family in great reverence, and so won't tolerate foreigners talking about them in disrespect.
• Generally Thai women are conservative. So don't touch them without their consent.*
• Dress properly when entering a Buddhist temple. Mini-skirts and shorts are not allowed. Take your shoes off before going inside the hall of worship. Ladies must not on any account touch a Buddhist monk, give things direct to him or receive things direct form him.
• Intimacies between man and woman should not be shown in public. Sunbathing in the nude is prohibited. 
• Call Thais their first names; use the title "Khun" for adults.
• Thai people smile to express gladness and happiness, to thank for small services, to return the wai 
  (a way of greeting) of children and inferior persons, and even to excuse small inconveniences.*
• Don't touch a person's head, nor ruffle his hair. The head is the noblest part of the body. A sincere apology should be offered immediately if you touch someone's head unintentionally.
• Avoid placing your feet on the table while sitting. Never use your foot to point things out or to touch any part of the body of anyone, which is considered rude.
•  Entering a Thai house, you're expected to remove your shoes.

Don't Get the Ticket !

you may think the erratic nature of Phuket driving means there is no traffic law enforcement. Don't! You 're likely to find out the error of your ways at a cost both in terms of time and money - not to mention a ruined day.

While there is little done about such things as 'dangerous' 'reckless' or 'careless' driving (all familiar concepts in the west which bring uniformed patrolmen in hot pursuit) the local law enforcement officers are scrupulous - sometimes - about 'little' things like lane discipline, parking, seat belts and crash helmets. there is a reason.

While lack of hardware makes chasing fast-moving offenders a non-starter, stationary or slow-moving vehicles at road intersections are a different matter. there is another thing too. Thai police reportedly receive a commission for each ticket they issue. A Phuket phenomenon is a seemingly random appearance of groups of police at strategic sites. There is little about it that is random. Check the calendar and you 'll find increased activity just before holidays, long weekends, festivals and pay-days. If you're breaking any traffic law, be sure you WILL get stopped. And you will get a ticket. Don't count on being an 'ignorant'foreigner; this is about income.

You will need to produce a valid licence (Thai or International). If you don't have one, your passport may be accepted-or it may not. Your document will be confiscated. You will then have to find the police station and pay the fine to get it back. If you have no documentation, the canaces are your vehicle will be confiscated until you go through the same procedure, which may involve an additional fine for driving without a licence.

A final note. You may have heard of police corruption in Thailand. Forget it on Phuket. Don't try to bribe the policeman. Take the ticket with good grace. Or better still, don't get one in the first place.