Phuket sited at 535.62 miles south of Bangkok.

Phuket is Thailand’s largest island.

Phuket is often calling the pearl of the Andaman.

Phuket has natural wealth- rocky peninsular, limestone cliffs, white fine beaches, calm broad bays and tropical jungle.

Phuket is the South’s wealthiest, busiest, most visited and most popular island.

Phuket lies in the tropical zone of West Coast of the southern Thailand in the Andaman Sea and the Indian Ocean.

Phuket covers an area about 400 square miles.

Phuket length is about 30.26 miles and about 13.24 miles wide.

Phuket attached Phang-nga Province at the north by Sarasin Bridge and Thep Krasattri Bridge.

Phuket remaining sides are enclosed by the Andaman Sea then Phuket has many of the best diving sites.

Phuket has only two seasons - the rainy season (May to October) and the hot season (November to April).

Phuket best time for a trip is from November to February.

Phuket temperature ranges between 23 ํC and 33 ํC.

Phuket area covers with mountain which stretches from north to south.

Phuket remaining area being plains sited in the central and east.

Phuket does not have any river.

Phuket is divided into 3 districts, Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Thalang and Amphoe Kathu.

Phuket has Sino-Portuguese architecture which its curse delight tourist to the city.

Phuket-style warmth has never failed to amaze guests from all walks of life.

Phuket is heaven for seafood lovers, there is more to test than just Phuket’s famous lobster.

Phuket has a rich tradition and a long history with influence from the east and from the west.

Phuket name is meaning of Crystal Mountain.

Phuket is come by the backpacker in the early 1970s.

Phuket rich people build easy resorts to hold them.

Phuket, today, still offered plan resorts though five -star resorts.

Phuket tourism is the number one business on the island.

Phuket day life is focused on the beaches and the outdoors.

Phuket in the evening offers many style of leisure.

Phuket resorts have exciting or exotic drinking and dining area.

Phuket climate in hot season and at daytime is suggested to use sun protection,drink lot of water, wear a cap, wear light clothing and have a set of sunglasses.

Phuket business hour opens from 8:30 am- 4: 30 pm on weekday.

Phuket money exchange services are open until 8 pm, everyday.

Phuket Coffee Shops and Restaurants open at 7 am and close at 10 pm.

Phuket International calls can be made from private international telephone offices. Phuket IDD calls dial 001+country code + area code + phone number.

Phuket has plenty of Internet cafes, usually open from 10 am till late night.

Phuket people need guests to show respect for the Monarchy, their religion and all Buddha images, dress properly if visiting a temple (not shorts or skirts).

Phuket people do not allow woman to touch Monks.

Phuket people do not point your feet to others and do not touch on a persons head.

Phuket electricity is rated to 220 volts and 50 cycles.

Phuket uses flat pronged plugs; Phuket resorts change the plug for western use.

Phuket people are charming and friendly, truly like guests and appreciate others sharing their love of the island, beloved country and all things Thai.

Phuket populations are more than 200,000, 35% of Phuket people are Chinese descendant, 35% of Phuket people are Muslims and the most exciting groups is the Phuket Sea Gypsies, original people of Phuket.

Phuket is large about the size of Singapore.

Phuket was major trading path between India and China, Portuguese, French, Dutch and English traded with Phuket.

Phuket’s most famed monument is the memorial statue of the heroines Thao Thepkasattri and Thao Sisunthon, who rally Phuket people in 1785 to repel Burmese invaders.

Phuket Ao Chalong (Bay Chalong) main boat dock and the Phuket’s largest bay are 6.84 miles south of the Phuket town. It is very scenic but not proper for swimming. Phuket Ao Chalong (Bay Chalong) offers chartered boats to go to Scenic Islands.

Phuket Karon Beach (Had Karon) and Phuket Kata Beach (Had Kata) are 12.5 and 10.56 miles respectively from Phuket town. Both beaches are long and peaceful and very suitable for swimming and sunbathing.

Phuket Nai Han Beach (Had Nai Han) is located next to Phromthep Cape about 11.18 miles from Phuket town. Thus not so long, the beach has white, clean sand. Near the beach is a swamp called Nong Han.

Phuket Khao Rang, a small hill northeast of the town, gives a nice view of town while dining, and also has a Fitness Park.

Phuket Phromthep (Phromthep Cape) is Phuket’s southern most point and is the ideal place to enjoy spectacular sunsets and the sea.

Phuket Aquarium, located at Cape Phanwa on the islands farthest southeast, shows hundreds of exotic, bizarre and gaudily colorful marine species found in Phuket Sea. Open daily from 8.30 am till 4 pm. A local bus can be taken from the Phuket town.

Phuket Butterfly Farm and Aquarium, only 1.86 miles from Phuket town, has a captivating collection of butterflies, insects, and marine life all set in natural backdrop. It is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Phuket Sea Shell Museum, located near Rawai Beach on the island’s southwestern shores, highlights on shells from Thai waters; however shells from every part of the world are feature; world’s largest golden pearl, large piece of shell fossils, and a shell that weighs 551.16 pounds. The museum is open daily from 8 a.m. till 7 p.m.

Phuket town serves as a dormitory and shopping centre. Splendid colonial style residences built by late 19^th-century tin and rubber barons and shop houses.

Phuket Zoo, located on the way to Chalong Bay, contains a set of Asian and African mammals and birds. Elephant and crocodile shows are perform every day.

Phuket Rawai Beach (Had Rawai), 10.56 miles south of Phuket town, hosts Phuket’s Chao Le people (Phuket sea gypsies). Several offshore islands have shiny white beaches and amazing underwater vista which attract fishing fan and scuba-divers.

Phuket Saphan Hin is a public park near the sea at the end of Phuket Road. In the circle is the Tin Mining Monument, shaped like a large drill bit, devoted to the memory of Captain Edward Thomas Miles, the Australian who brought the first in dredge to Phuket.

Phuket View Point 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.

Phuket Wat Chalong is the most popular temple in Phuket. Built in 1837, a recent addition to the temple is a 61.4-meter high chedi containing the Phra Borom Sareerikatat relic, a piece of Buddha’s bones brought over from Sri Lanka.

Phuket Vegetarian Festival is held on the first day of the 9^th lunar month (usually October). Phuket islanders commit themselves to a 9-day vegetarian diet, a form of purification said to help make the forthcoming year “trouble-free”. The festival is striking by several ascetic displays, including fire-walking and ascending sharp-bladed ladders.

Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, held in December, hosts international yachtsmen from neighboring countries who compete in the Nai Han Beach area for royal trophies.

Phuket Air-conditioned coaches depart from Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal to Phuket every day. Traveling time is about 13 hours.

Phuket do not have direct train services.

Phuket has many Airlines that offer numerous daily flights servicing the Bangkok-Phuket route. And, they have regular flights connecting Phuket with Hat Yai, Surat Thani, and Narathiwat.

Phuket Batik, brilliant colors and unique designs, has made Phuket batik cloth famous among tourist. Inspired by the natural setting, they are hand crafted piece by piece. Batik is popular souvenirs.

Phuket bird nest is famous for high-quality, thus it is popular souvenirs among Asian tourist.

Phuket Seashell products rank top-five most purchased souvenirs. They are made into ornaments and gift items including necklaces, rings, bracelets, brooches, mobiles, lampshades, photo frames, etc.

Phuket Coral Island or Hay Island (Koh Coral or Koh Hay) is well known for its coral reef. In addition to the splendid reefs there are two fine beaches on the north and west. Boats leave from Rawai and Chalong. Package tours are also available.

Phuket Raya Yai Island (KO Raya Yai), clean sandy beach and crystal clear water, attracts day trippers from Phuket. From the top hill to the south of the bay is the viewpoint from which the whole island can be seen.

Phuket Raya Noi Island (KO Raya Noi), about 10 kms from Raya Yai, is the result of coral reef builds up, and there are more rocks than beaches. The waters at Raya Noi are emerald green, and fishing is famous, but swimming is not recommendable.

Phuket is the best places in Thailand to sample not only fresh seafood and real Thai food - but also European and International food prepared by European and International chefs.

Phuket is famous for seafood. You have a huge choice of fish, shellfish, lobsters, prawns, squids and crabs. All fresh are from the Andaman Sea.

Phuket Khanom Jeen (Thai rice noodles) is eaten with a curry sauce and fresh and preserved vegetables. It’s a usual breakfast for the Phuket people.

Phuket Mee Hokkian (Amoy noodles) fried with shrimps, pork, shellfish and green cabbage.

Phuket Ho Mok, it’s a curried fish or seafood dish with coconut milk steamed inside a banana leaf cup.

Phuket Nam Prik Kung Siap, its Phuket style hot fermented shrimp paste sauce with sweetened crisp shrimps dip eaten with fresh or steamed vegetables.