Phuket, Thailand

Phuket is an island off the south-west coast of Thailand. It is the Thailand's largest island. It is commonly referred to as the “Pearl of the South”. It is located 867 kilometers south of Bangkok.

Phuket is blessed with magnificent coves and bays, powdery, palm-fringed white beaches, smaller surrounding islands, hospitable people and seafood, delightful turn-of-the-century Sino-Portuguese architecture; numerous sporting and leisure opportunities; a lush tropical landscape - all of which combine to create a delightful ambience for truly memorable holidays.

The most famous beaches are Patong, Kata, Karon, Kamala and Nai Harn Beach. Phuket and its islands are ideal for sailing, diving & snorkeling, golfing and all kinds of sports and entertainment you can wish for. You can also take a trip with a submarine to discover the colorful marine lives under the sea. There is plenty of accommodation available ranging from standard bungalows to 5 star hotels.

How to get there:

By Car

From Bangkok take the route no. 4 to the south. Along the way, you pass the provinces of Nakhon Pathom, Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi, Prachuap-Khirikan, and at Chumphon go right to Ranong. From Ranong, go south through Kraburi and Kapoe Districts to Phang-nga Province. In Phang-nga you will passes through Kuraburi, Takuapa, and Thai Muang Districts before reaching the town of Kok Kloy. Then, cross the Thao Thep Kasattri or Sarasin Bridge to Phuket Island.

By Bus

If you come to Phuket by land trip, the bus is the only means of travel, since there is no existing railway connection to the island. From Bangkok, it takes 14 hours or more for the nearly 900 kilometers. The buses depart from the Southern Bus Terminal. The fare is around THB 700 to 800. There is also regular mini-bus trips from Singapore and Penang which are very reasonable priced. Both air-conditioned and non air–conditioned buses leave the Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok daily.

By Plane

Flying to Phuket is  the easiest way to get to the island. Most domestic airlines operate several flights daily between Phuket and Bangkok, Samui, and Chiang Mai. Some domestic airlines operate flights from Phuket to Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang, and Hat Yai. There are also numerous international airlines that fly directly to Phuket from various cities around Asia, including Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Penang, Singapore, and Sydney.