Phuket info

Phuket is Thailand's largest island, approximately the size of Singapore. It is situated off the west coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea. It has an area of approximately 570sqm and it's made up of 1 large and 39 small islands. Despite being referred to as an island, it is connected to the mainland by bridge. Phuket formerly derived its wealth from tin and rubber. The island was on one of the major trading routes between India and China, and was frequently mentioned in foreign trader's ship logs. The region now derives much of its income from tourism.

Bays in Phuket, Thailand

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Just north of the lights and noise of Patong lies Kamala Beach, a quieter stretch of sand with more relaxed feel. This well-enclosed bay and fishing village surrounded by forested hills is one of the most beautiful places in Phuket....


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Kata Beach is around the Laem Sai headland from Karon Beach, on the west coast of the island of Phuket with excellent restaurants, shopping, resorts and spas....


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Patong Beach is a beach on Phuket's west coast, and to the town adjoining it. It is the main tourist resort in Phuket....


Phuket is one of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighbouring provinces are (from north clockwise) Phang Nga and Krabi, but as Phuket is an island there are no land boundaries....


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