Phuket

Phuket Island is a stunning combination of golden beaches, turquoise seas, green hills, mangroves and rainforest. Phuket lies in the Andaman Sea surrounded by beautiful islets and to the northeast, the stunning limestone outcrops of Phang Nga Bay. Add to this the friendly people, varied cuisine, tropical climate and range of amenities and you have an ideal destination for a holiday or long term stay.

 

  • Phuket (pronounced Poo-get) is Thailand’s largest island
  • Phuket is one of the 76 provinces that make up the country of Thailand.
  • More than 600,000 people live on the island of Phuket but the official registered Thai population was 360,905 people
  • Phuket Town — the largest town in Phuket Province is the economic hub of the island.
  • Cruise ships calling on Phuket can dock at Ao Makham Deep Sea Port approximately five miles south of Phuket Town

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About Destination

Phuket, a rainforested, mountainous island in the Andaman Sea, has some of Thailand‚s most popular beaches, mostly situated along the clear waters of the western shore. The island is home to many high-end seaside resorts, spas and restaurants. Phuket City, the capital, has old shophouses and busy markets. Patong, the main resort town, has many nightclubs, bars and discos.

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Special Food

1. Tom Yam Goong Tom Yang Goong is basically known as the mixture of spicy prawn and sour soup which is one of the most favorite dishes of the Thai. Tom Yang Goong Mae Nam is the original version of all variations of Tom Yang which includes Tom Yam Talay (Seafood), Tom Yam Gai (Chicken), Tom Yam Kradook Moo (Pork …

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Do’s & Dont’s

Phuket Do‚s express appreciation of Thai food study the Buddhist religion show respect to the Buddhist religion be patient rely on the Tourist Police be very careful in diamond and jewellery stores read the Phuket Gazette try your hand at bartering at the Phuket Weekend Market: Phuket Don‚ts Do not argue or show anger with tuk-tuk drivers Don’t operate a …

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