Communication services in Patong Beach

Mail & Postal Services

Patong's main post office is located along Rat-U-Thit Road, next to the Patong Palace Hotel at the northern end of Patong. Open 8am to 4.30pm.

The Thai post service is usually reliable. Urgent or important items can be sent by EMS.

This is faster and safer but the cost is higher. Simple items such as postcards etc., can be sent from the reception desks of most major hotels.

Telecommunications & Internet

International phone calls, Fax, and Internet services are widely available throughout Patong. Most hotels can provide telephone and fax services.

For long distance or overseas calls you can make calls at most travel agencies or business offices, they will charge by the minute plus a service charge, or call from you hotel (can be expensive) Alternatively you can call from the mobile phone stands located on the side of the street.

They offer the use of their mobile phone to make long distance or overseas calls for a fixed price per 5 minutes. Local calls are easily made from public phones but you will need to check whether the phone is a card or coin phone.

Telephone cards are available from various places such as Seven-Eleven convenience stores, some stationary stores and pharmacies, the post office and telephone authority offices.

Internet services

Internet services are available at the internet cafes to be found in all the main tourist areas. Many hotels have an Internet service, but charges can be expensive, even if you have your own laptop.