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Phuket
South Thailand
Capital: Phuket
Location: South Thailand

Neighboring provinces
North: Phang Nga

From Bangkok to Phuket: 862 km
From Chiang Mai to Phuket: 1558 km
 
Phuket

Phuket is Thailand’s largest island, approximately the size of Singapore. Phuket nestles in balmy Andaman Sea waters on Thailand’s Indian Ocean coastline 862 kilometers south of Bangkok.
Phuket formerly derives its wealth from tin and rubber and enjoyed a rich and colorful history. The island was on one of the major trading routes between India and China and was frequently mentioned in foreign trader’s ship logs.

Phuket is blessed with magnificent coves and bays powdery, palm-fringed white beaches, sparkling island-dotted seas, sincerely hospitable people, superb accommodations and seafood, delightful turn-of-the-century Sino-Portuguese architecture.

 

 
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Ayutthaya
Patong Beach
15 kilometers from town, Patong is Phuket’s most developed beach which offers numerous leisure, sporting, shopping and recreational options along its 3 kilometers long crescent bay....

Attraction type:
Beach

 
Ayutthaya
Kata Karon View Point
This is located mid-point between Nai Han and Kata beaches. The scenic Kata Noi, Kata and Karon beaches and Ko Pu Island can be viewed from this point.

Attraction type:
View Point
 
Ayutthaya
Wat Chalong
This is where stands the cast statue of Luang Pho Cham, who helped the people of Phuket put down the Angyee, or Chinese Coolie Rebellion, in 1876 during the reign of Rama V.

Attraction type:
Wat - Temple

 
Ayutthaya
Phuket Old City
The beginning of the tin boom in the 19th century led to construction of many fine mansions and shops that are still well preserved. The architectural style, typical of the region is described as Sino-Portuguese and has a strongly Mediterranean character.

Attraction type:
Old City
 
Ayutthaya
Coral Island and Raya Island
Information coming soon





Attraction type:
Island, Beach

Ayutthaya
Khai Nui Khai Nok Khai Nai islands
Information coming soon





Attraction type:
Island, Beach

Ayutthaya
Patong City
Information coming soon





Attraction type:
Island, Beach


Tourist attractions
and places of interest in Phuket

- Wat Phranang Sang
- Thalang National Museum
This is located near the Two Heroines Monument. The museum contain permanent exhibition of life in old Phuket, ancient artifacts and remains discovered on the coast and materials used during war with Burma (Myanmar).
- Sirinat National Park
- Phuket Aquarium
- Phuket Zoo
Located on the way to Chalong Bay, the zoo contains a collection of Asian and African mammals and birds. Elephant and crocodile shows are performed every day. The zoo is open daily from 8.30 a.m. to 18.00 p.m.


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