Phuket is Thailand’s largest island, and is approximately the size of Singapore. Phuket nestles in balmy Andaman Sea waters on Thailand’s Indian Ocean coastline some 870 kilometres south of Bangkok. << view map >>

        Phuket formerly derived its wealth from tin and rubber, and enjoyed a rich and colourful history. The island was on one of the major trading routes between India and China, and was frequently mentioned in foreign traders’ ship logs. The Portuguese, French, Dutch and English traded with Phuket. Other visitors were less friendly. Phuket’s most famous monument is the memorial status of the heroines Thao Thepkasattri and Thao Sisunthon, who rallied islanders in 1785 to repel Burmese invaders.

        Phuket is blessed with magnificent coves and bays, and powdery, palm-fringed beaches, sparkling island-dotted seas; sincerely hospitable people; superb accommodation 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.

Climate: Phuket has two major seasons: the Rains Season from May through October, and the Hot Season from November through April. There are many sunny days throughout the Rains Season: showers customarily last little more than 2 or 3 hours. September is the wettest month. The best months are November through February. Average temperatures range between 22 and 34 degrees Celsius.

Island Attractions: Phuket’s glory is its magnificent coastline. Beaches range from gentle crescents of white sand with calm waters to rocky headlands pounded by ranging surf. Counter clock-wise, from Phuket’s northern tip, where the Sarasin bridge connects the island with the mainland Phuket’s major beaches (and temples and botanical gardens) are as follows:

Phuket town: The compact provincial capital serves mainly as a dormitory and commercial and shopping center. Splendid colonial-style residences built by late 19th century tin and rubber baron, and shop houses from the same period, with shaded walkways, provide distinctive character.

Thalang National Museum: Located near the Two Heroines Monument, this museum contains permanent exhibition of life in old Phuket, ancient artifacts and remains discovered on the coast and, materials use during war with Burma (Myanmar)

Patong Beach: Phuket’s most developed beach offers numerous leisure, shopping, sporting and recreational options along its 3- kilometer-long crescent bay.Windsurfing, snorkeling, sailing, swimming, and sunbathing number among popular daytime activities. Patong is equally well known for its vibrant nightlife, among which seafood restaurants prominently feature.

Karon & Kata Beach: Both beaches are impressively long, relatively peacefuland eminently suitable for swimming, snorkeling, sailing, windsurfing and sunbathing.

Phromthep Cape: Adjacent to Nai Han Beach, Phuket’s southernmost point is the perfect place from which to view spectacular sunsets.

Wat Chalong: A few kilometres inland from Chalong Beach, this Buddhist temple enshrines statues of Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, Phuket’s most revered monks.

Pansea Bay, Surin Beach, Sing Cape & Kamala Beach:
These unfold in rapid succession. Swimming is not recommendationed at susin beach due to powerful surf and a treacherous undertow. The beach is a favoured spot for witnessing sunsets. The noethern end of Kamala Beach is suitable for swimming.

Nai Han Beach: The white beach fronts a shallow lagoon between rocky headlands. Swimming, windsurfing, sailing and sunbathing number among popular activities.

Rawai Beach: The palm-fringrd beach is best known for “seagypsies,”a formerly nomadic fishing minority believed to be of Melanesian descent.