Thailand is a place of pilgrimage for Russians who want to relax under the hot scorching sun and plunge into the tender turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea. The tropical island of Phuket has gained particular popularity. It is ideal for families with children looking for a relaxing break, and for surfers chasing a high wave.
What attracts tourists to Phuket?
Thailand 's largest island welcomes tourists from all over the world. The total area of the island is about five hundred and forty-three square kilometers. White beaches surround Phuket around the perimeter, and the highest point is the Twelve Reed Peak, which can be seen from anywhere in the island.
You can relax in Phuket year-round. Despite the fact that on the island, as in all of Thailand, there are only two seasons - dry and the rainy season, the tourist flow never stops. In the hottest period - from March to October - the season of high waves begins, and the beaches are filled with companies of surfers. In the high season - from November to February - lovers of Phuket seek to bask in the sun.
Phuket is located at a distance of nine and a half thousand kilometers from Moscow, the flight lasts about nine hours. Neither an impressive distance, nor a long flight does not reduce the interest of tourists to the island. According to large Moscow travel agencies, the most popular tourist route from November to March is Moscow-Phuket. The time difference between these two points is insignificant and does not bother tourists. Many do not even notice the change in time zone after the flight. Usually this moment excites mothers with young children who always feel the transition to a new time zone.
Phuket will give everyone an unforgettable experience. Sea excursions will reveal the beauty of the Andaman Sea, historical monuments will envelop the tourist with the magic of ancient culture, and numerous shopping centers will increase the weight of your luggage by several kilograms.
Moscow-Phuket: time difference
Throughout Thailand, a single time. Wherever you are - in Pattaya, Samui or just flew to Bangkok with a Moscow-Phuket transit flight - the time difference with the capital of our homeland will be four hours. Thailand, like many Asian countries, is in UTC + 7 hours. This reduces the period of adaptation after the flight and makes relaxing on the island comfortable.
If you have never been to Thailand and are just planning to buy a ticket for the Moscow-Phuket flight, the time difference should not bother you. Believe me, the beauties of this amazing island very quickly eclipse all the minor difficulties associated with the flight.