Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sources of Information
Tourism Authority of Thailand
The website of the official government tourism agency, Tourism Authority of Thailand
(For further details see
Tourist Offices
), offers detailed travel information on des-
tinations throughout Thailand, including Phuket. The agency provides valuable in-
sights into the island's hotels, transportation services, activities, attractions, and
more.
National Park Visitor Centres
tional Park
have helpful visitor centers that provide maps, guides, and other useful
services. The Department of National Parks also maintains an English version of their
website with information on planning trips.
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Websites
A number of well-maintained websites provide up-to-date and candid reviews of
Phuket. One of the best developed of these sites,
www.phuket.com
,
features a trove
of information about the island's beaches, restaurants, nightlife, and more.
Local Newspapers
The English-language newspaper,
Phuket Gazette,
has a well-maintained website with
breaking news, upcoming events listings, property listings, and more. The newspaper
can be found at hotels, convenience stores, and newsstands in Phuket's busier tour-
ist areas. Visitors can also pick up the
Bangkok Post
and
The Nation
, which are both
based in Bangkok.
