Information on Phi Phi Island


• Where is Phi Phi Island situated?
The island is in the Andaman Sea in the south-east part of the Indian Ocean, some 900 km south of Bangkok, the capital of the Kingdom of Thailand.

• What is the climate like?
1. From November until the middle of March is the coldest time of year (day temperature 33° C = 91° Fahrenheit), night temperature up to 18°C (64,5° F) with an easterly wind and beautiful weather.

2. From the middle of March until June is the hottest period (day temperature reaches 36°C = 97° F), night temperature up to 28°C = 82° F with plenty of sunshine, finally leading to the transition period of the Monsoon with partly strong westerly winds and heavy showers.

3. The Monsoon (which is also called the rainy season) lasts from July until October with day temperatures of 28° C (82° F) up to 33°C ( 91° F). Night temperatures may reach 24°C (76°F) depending on showers. Rainfalls are mostly at night, but there can also be short, but strong cloudbursts during the daytime.

• What is the food like on Phi Phi Island?
One finds a typical Thai kitchen everywhere on the island. This does not mean you have to renounce traditional western food.

Our special advice:
Why not try the speciality at our Sushibar: Sakana

• What are the health requirements:
Your Tetanus vaccination should be up-do-date and it is recommended to have vaccinations against polio and typhus. However, malaria prophylaxis is not necessary.

Instances when one has to refrain from diving are the following:

• Diabetes I and II
• Asthma
• Pneumothorax
• Epilepsy
• Tuberculosis
• Heart problems


• How does one pay in Thailand?
The local currency is called Baht. 100 Baht equal approximately 2 Euros/2.4 $/1.4 £. Visa- and Euro/Mastercard are accepted in most shops, hotels, restaurants and exchange offices. In addition one can draw cash without problems using an EC card.