Optimal travel time
Phuket is located in the tropics and has a humid tropical climate. 11-April is the tourist season in Phuket. In the right temperature and mild sunshine, you can dive comfortably and have a close contact with coral. Direct sunlight on the equator is the rainy season in Phuket from April to September, especially in May, when it rains almost every day. In September, Phuket will also hold a vegetarian festival flaunting asceticism. Perhaps, it is also a good choice to experience hardships in the harsh scorching sun.
Dress guide
Phuket is very hot all year round, and there is no winter in summer. No matter what season, it is enough to dress up in cool and comfortable summer. If you are afraid of the sun, you can take a thin shirt and rain gear with you during the rainy season to prepare for sudden inconvenience.
language
The official language of Thailand is Thai, formerly known as Siam. The penetration rate of English is relatively high. Now many Thais are learning Chinese. Visitors to Thailand should learn a few important Thai words before leaving, or download a translation for their mobile phones in case of trouble caused by language barriers. Common expressions: Hello (sawadee) Yes (chai) No (mai chai) Thank you (khop khun) It doesn't matter (mai pen rai) For more languages, please download the cellular travel translator.
history
In the 4th century AD, a group of Tamils who fled their native India because of unbearable began to colonize the whole west coast of Malay Peninsula, including Phuket. From the 7th century to13rd century, Phuket and its adjacent areas were controlled by Srivijaya, a Malay kingdom located in Sumatra. At that time, the overall development level of Phuket was very low, because there were few estuaries and ports that could be used for shipping, and the population was sparse. /kloc-At the end of 0/3, when King Ram Khan of Sukhothai was in power, Phuket, which is rich in natural resources and minerals, was first incorporated into the territory of Thailand. Therefore, since the excavation of the first tin mine on the island in the17th century, the future economic and political status of the island has been determined. 1626, Dutch businessmen were allowed to set up trading posts in Phuket. During the reign of King Nale, who actively expanded diplomacy, from 1656 to 1688, the then French ambassador to Siam began to notice the potential of tin mines in Phuket in the global trade market. Therefore, under the struggle of France, Naray appointed French missionary brother Rene Charbonneau to rule Phuket in 168 1 and set the administrative center in Talang. 1767, Myanmar defeated the Ayutthaya dynasty in Thailand, enabling Malays to take advantage of the chaos to occupy Phuket. At that time, the Burmese army organized a huge expedition fleet and attacked Phuket at 1785. A woman named Zhuang and her sister Mu gathered his people and repelled the Burmese army. From 1890 to 1909, Sir Rasta's good governance contributed the most to the development of Phuket. Under Sir Rasta's rule, Phuket has built a large number of European-style buildings and new wide roads, and encouraged the poor to raise livestock and bring them to new markets for trading to increase their income. Under his franchise, Standard Chartered Bank set up its first Thai stronghold in Phuket, when the first modern hospital in southern Thailand was completed in Fucheng. 1933, with the transformation of Thailand's state system from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy, Phuket, like other Thai ministries, became a self-reliant county government, managed by a magistrate appointed by Thailand's Ministry of the Interior.
Religion and culture
Thailand is one of the powerful Buddhist countries in the world. The state religion of Thailand is a branch of Hinayana Buddhism, and more than 90% of Thais believe in it. The rest believe in Islam, Christianity, Hinduism and other faiths-they all have complete freedom of speech. Buddhism continues to exert a powerful influence on daily life. The elderly are highly respected by people. Therefore, the temple (wat) is the center of social and religious life in cities and villages. Zen is one of the most popular aspects of Buddhism, and countless Thais meditate regularly to improve their inner peace and happiness. Visitors can also learn the basic principles of meditation in several meditation centers or temples in Chiang Mai.
Custom taboo
Royal taboo 1. Thais respect their king, queen and royal family very much, so they should be absolutely cautious in criticizing the royal family in front of others. Thai law punishes disrespect for the royal family. Therefore, tourists should pay attention to showing proper manners. For example, when there are royal people present in public, it is best to pay attention to the actions of others and follow suit. As a tourist, when you hear that the national anthem of Thailand is playing, you should stop the activity immediately and stand still. Social etiquette 1. When Thai people greet each other, they don't use the typical handshake, but put their hands together and look like they are praying. Thais call it "wai". Generally speaking, the younger one greets the older one first, and then the older one greets with his hands folded. It is impolite to point at others with your lower limbs. So sit with people to avoid this situation. Or if you signal something to someone, please use your hands instead of your feet. 3. Thais believe that "head" is the highest part of the body in word meaning or symbolic meaning. Therefore, they are not allowed to pat anyone on the head, even as a friendly gesture. Similarly, observing Thai social gatherings, young people will deliberately lower their heads in front of the elderly, so as not to be higher than the height of the elderly, so as not to leave the impression of "looking down" on the elderly. Admittedly, this is not always possible, but their efforts are valuable. It is unacceptable to publicly declare love between men and women. You may have seen some very westernized young couples holding hands, but this is only common in enlightened communities. In Thailand, losing one's temper is the worst policy, especially for public development. As for what you want, you won't succeed. Thais consider this a despicable act. However, it is the best policy to keep calm and calm your emotions, and you will feel comfortable with what you want. 6. Don't be surprised if Thais call you by your first name instead of your last name, such as Mr. Booker or Ms. Mary. Because that's what they call each other. Generally, "Kun" (Mr., Mrs. and Ms.) is addressed before the name. 7. Generally speaking, Thai women are more conservative. Please don't touch them without their consent. 8. Thais believe that a person's right hand is clean and his left hand is unclean, and his left hand can only be used to take some unclean things. So holding important things with your left hand will attract disgust. Left-handed people can be careless in daily life, but absolutely not in formal occasions. On more formal occasions, it should be presented with both hands, and using the left hand will be considered as contempt for others. Thai people eat with their right hand, and they also use their right hand when handing things to others to show respect. If you have to use your left hand, you should say "left hand, please forgive me" first. 9. Like the left hand, the sole of the foot is considered unclean. Avoid putting your feet on the table when sitting. Hitting people or pointing people with your toes will be severely reprimanded. Never lift your feet at the Buddha. Thai people think that feet are despicable and can only be used for walking, but they can't do other things, such as kicking the door with their feet and pointing at things with their toes. When sitting, don't tilt your feet and point your feet at others. Women are strict when they sit down, and their legs must be close together, otherwise they will be considered uncivilized and uneducated. 10. In public places in Thailand, don't do anything that undermines style, such as hugging, kissing or shaking hands, which is considered to be against local customs. In addition, nude sunbathing is only allowed on some beaches. In other places, Thais don't like this behavior. Although it does not constitute a crime, it violates Thai Buddhist philosophy. Thai men and women pay attention to giving and receiving, even when dancing in public, they can't touch their bodies. 1 1. Thais don't need to sign their names with a red pen, because after death, Thais have to write their surnames on the coffin mouth with a red pen. Thais prefer red and yellow to brown. People are used to using colors to indicate different dates: Sunday is red, Monday is yellow, Tuesday is pink, Wednesday is green, Thursday is orange, Friday is light blue and Saturday is purple. People often wear different colors according to different dates. White used to be used for funerals, but now it is changed to black. 12. It is forbidden to dry clothes, especially underwear and socks, in places where people often walk around, such as doorways and roofs. 13. In some rural areas, don't praise other people's children for their beauty. 14. You can't carry water to light the lamp. Thai people hold loi krathong every year on the full moon of 65438+February in Thai calendar, which is the most lively festival in Thailand. When you look at the water lamp, you must pay attention. No matter how delicate and beautiful it is, never pick it up, or you will be severely punished. 15. Issues to avoid talking about: politics, corruption and royalty. Even among friends, they don't like to talk about personal problems. 16. If you offended others, smile, say "I'm sorry" and apologize, and put your hands together. 17. Take off your shoes and don't step on the threshold before entering the residence in Thailand. If the host sits on the floor, the guest should do the same. Don't cross your legs, bend your legs under your body and don't show your feet. 18. It is best to choose packaged food, candy, etc. as a gift for Thai people. Give them to the recipient with your right hand. If a Thai gives you a gift, you should put your hands together to express your gratitude, and then accept the gift. Don't open it in front of you unless someone asks. Religious taboos 1. Thai temples are recognized as holy places by Thai people. Please dress appropriately and dignified when entering the Buddhist temple. You are not allowed to wear any short skirts, shorts or topless clothes. When entering Buddhist temples, Muslim temples or private houses, tourists need to take off their shoes and be careful not to step on the threshold. Check your clothes before you go to the Buddhist temple. It is forbidden for people with bare upper body and shorts and vests to enter, and even people with shirts not tucked into their pants and sleeves rolled around their arms are not allowed to enter the Buddhist temple. Visitors should take off their shoes before entering the Buddhist temple, otherwise it will be regarded as polluting the Buddhist temple. If tourists rashly go to temples, Buddha statues and monks, they will be considered guilty. Be especially careful when shooting Buddha statues. Never climb the Buddha statue to take pictures. Don't touch the Buddha statue, and don't climb any Buddha statue inside or outside the temple. Respect all Buddha statues, big or small. Don't put the Buddha in your trouser pocket. Thais believe that touching the Buddha statue in the lower body is blasphemous. No finger monks, no contact with monks. In particular, women are not allowed to shake hands with monks and sit next to monks in cars. Even if the monks say hello (which foreign women often meet), they should keep their distance politely. If a woman wants to give something to a monk, she should ask a man to give it to her. If she wants to give it to her personally, the monk will open the yellow robe or towel and accept what the woman gives her. In the process, she is not allowed to touch the woman. When meeting girls, men should also be careful not to touch their bodies. 6. Never send cash when you meet a monk who is begging for alms, because it is against the monk's precepts. 7. If you pass in front of a monk in Lu Yu on a sunny day, you must avoid the figure of the monk. Buddhism believes that the picture of a monk is the monk himself, and drawing a picture of a monk is equivalent to drawing a monk, which is a sign of disrespect for the monk. 8. Ask permission before taking pictures of monks, and thank them politely after taking pictures. 9. Some laws in Thailand are related to the protection of religions. These laws refer not only to Buddhism, but also to other faiths in China. People who don't know religious taboos, even if they don't mean to insult religion, will cause others' disgust. In the mosque, men should wear hats, women should wear trousers or long skirts, and their hair should be wrapped in scarves. Take off your shoes when you enter the mosque.