Phuket The most beautiful and exotic beaches in Thailand
Phuket (Thai: ภูเก็ต) is one of the southern provinces of Thailand. It consists of the island of Phuket, the country’s largest island, and another 32 smaller islands off its coast. It lies off the west coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea. Phuket Island is connected with Phang Nga Province to the north. The next nearest province is Krabi.
Phuket Province has an area of 576 square kilometers, somewhat less than that of Singapore, and is the second smallest province of Thailand.
Phuket has a population of around 525,709 residents. Just like the Thailand, a majority of the population are Thai Buddhists (71%), but a large number (over 20%) of the people are Muslim (mostly for Malay descent). A small percentage of the people are Sea Gypsies. The region derives most of its income from tourism. Traditional Thai outfits are only worn for ceremonies and celebrations. People in general are dressed in comfortable western wear. Life in Phuket can be pretty easy. Overall, it’s a well-trodden island that has been welcoming tourists for decades.
Promthep Cape
Promthep Cape is one of the most beautiful locations and it is landmark in Phuket. Every evening, the tourist will visit here for watch the sunset. It is romantics mood for lovers and tourist. There is also a lighthouse displaying interesting historical maritime artefacts here. It commands spectacular views over the east and southeast of the island and its environs. If you miss here that mean you never come to Phuket before. And Phomthep cape is important check in for tourist that visit Phuket.
Karon Beach
Karon beach is the second largest of Phuket’s tourist beaches. The southern point has a coral reef stretching toward Kata and Poo Island. There is also its smaller sister beach, Karon Noi.
Kamala Beach
Kamala Beach is a large beach approximately 16 km. it is the north of Patong Beach. The beach is with coral reefs on the north side and surfing in the low season. It is a tourist beach in the high season and a sleepy seaside Muslim village in the low season. There is a market on Wednesday and Friday nights, as well as a weekly Saturday market.
Phuket Thai Hua Museum
Thai Hua Museum is a located in the old town in Phuket. The original was the first Chinese-language school in the Phuket. Now it is used as a museum, exhibition space and an occasional function hall. There are interesting exhibition rooms, along with short films in Thai and Chinese with English subtitles. All information at the museum is available in both English and Thai, while some multimedia presentations are presented in Chinese. This place is important of history Chinese and there are many place for take pictures inside museum.
Soi Romanee
Soi romanee is the old soi in the Phuket. This street have 125-meter-long side street evokes Phuket’s interesting history. Its name is also often spelt as Soi Rommanee or even Soi Rommani. This streets have a lots of attractive Sino-Portuguese-style shop-houses. Some of the vintage buildings here have been converted into bars, guesthouses and cafes.
Paradise Beach Phuket Club
Paradise Beach Club is a large located party spot on Paradise Beach. The complex has several restaurants, activities, shops and fantastic full-moon beach parties, as well as a special on the beach without being prohibitively expensive.
Phuket Thai Boxing
Thai Boxing is one of the most intensive body contact sport. You can find 2 Thai boxing venues in Patong, one on Soi Sai Namyen that often has boxing shows every Monday and Thursday and at Bangla Boxing Stadium often has boxing shows on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
Chillva Market Phuket
Chillva Market is a night market with and an impressive selection of food and fashion stalls. The market has a special look by containers decorate with colorful as shopfronts. The stores in containers are open every day, but the best time to visit is on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday. The highlight of market is a small stage with a pond behind and amphitheater in front, both of which host live performances.
Phuket Aquarium
Phuket Aquarium is located near the southern tip of the island at Ao Makham on Cape Panwa. It is open daily from 08:30 am to 04:00 pm.
Tribhum Phuket
The Mystical Three Worlds: The World’s First 3D Walkthrough Adventure Theme Park at Central Phuket Floresta, G Floor, the Tribhum project become open at Central Floresta (G floor) The Tribhum is a spirit of fairy tale of Thailand stories, You will be enjoy with your friends and family in the park with the best hospitality staff service, and also excitement with attractions in different zones.
- Open: Daily (excepted Wednesday) From 11.00am. – 20.00pm.
Baan Teelanka
Baan Teelanka (Thai for Upside Down House) is one of the most surprising attractions in Phuket. Once you see it with your own eyes, there will be no need for any explanation as this pink house is standing on its roof in a garden, as if some giant kid had casually dropped it after playing with it.
Phuket Splash Jungle Water Park
Splash Jungle Water Park is a popular theme park on Mai Khao Beach, just next to Phuket International Airport. it is includes five main attractions. To start, drift gently in a tube in the 335 metres long stream of the ‘Lazy River’ circulating the entire water park, easy and fun to hang and splash with friends before the ‘big one’ called ‘Boomerango’.
Three Monkeys Restaurant
Three Monkeys restaurant is set in the Jungle somewhere between Phuket town and Chalong. The restaurant is beautiful design for relax and take photo because of the curved shape of the thatched roof. The restaurant is a large, built on several levels on the side of a hill overlooking Chalong area. The main restaurant is on the lower floor and offers air conditioning.
Three Monkeys Restaurant Information:
- Location: 105 Moo 4, Muang Chaofa Road, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Chang Wat Phuket 83000
- Open: 08.00 am to 10.00pm
Luca Cinì – A wine Story
Luca Cinì – A wine story is the only wine boutique in Phuket specialized in Italian fine wines and Italian Aperitif. It is located in the popular area of Boat Avenue Phuket. The highlight is stylish patio, listen to good music in a very relaxing atmosphere and choose from a great selection of wines by the glass or by bottle, paired with Italian cold cuts, cheese, bruschetta and more.
Luca Cinì – A wine Story Information:
- Location: 49/15 Bandon- Cherngtalay Road, Boat Avenue, Choeng Thale, Phuket 83110
- Open: Monday – Friday From 11.00am to 09.00pm
Suay Restaurant
Suay Restaurant is a located in a single-story Thai-style house on Takuapa Road in downtown Phuket.
The cuisine served is a fusion of Thai and western flavors prepared by the talented German chef.
Top-class food at affordable prices is highlight of this restaurant, which shows that quality, original dishes and low prices are combination.
Suay Restaurant information:
- Location: 50/2 Takuapa Rd, Talat Nuea, Muang, Phuket 83000,
- Open: Daily from 05.00pm to 11.00pm
Brasserie Phuket
Brasserie Phuket is a stylish European restaurant on Rassada Road in downtown Phuket. It’s like an ambassador of genuine Belgian and French cuisine on the island. This rather large restaurant has 4 areas, each of them offering a slightly different atmosphere.
Brasserie Phuket information:
- Location: 18 Ratsada Rd, Talat Nuea, Muang, Phuket 83000, Thailand
- Open: Wednesday–Monday from 12.00pm to 12.00am (closed on Tuesdays)
Trisara hotel and resort
Trisana hotel and resort is a luxury resort on the North Western tip of Phuket with an exceptional selection of Private Pool Villas & an exquisite Private Beach. There are many room spacious rooms feature private pools and sweeping views of the sea. There is fitted with a flat-screen TV and DVD player in all room. The elegant rooms come with modern, a separate living area and outdoor deck. And features a luxurious spa and free roundtrip airport transfers.
Trisara hotel and resort information:
- Location: 60/1 Moo 6, Srisoonthorn Road, Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket 83110
- Resort Phone Number: +66 (0) 76 310100, +66 (0) 76 310300
- Resort Phone Number Reservation: +66 (0) 76 683320-6, +66 (0) 76 683322
- Email: reservations@trisara.com
- Media & Press: info@montarahospitality.com
The Shore at Katathani
The Shore at Katathani is a luxurious resort along Kata Noi Beach. This adult-only hotel has a main infinity pool, pampering spa and free Wi-Fi.
The Shore at Katathani information:
- Location: 18 Kata Noi Rd. Muang Phuket 83100 Thailand.
- Phone Number: +66 (0)76 318 350, +66 (0)76 330 124
- Fax: +66 (0)76 330 426
- E-mail: theshorereservation@katathani.com
Sri Panwa Phuket Luxury Pool Villa Hotel
Sri panwa is a luxury pool villa hotel located on the southeastern tip of Phuket. It’s have mixed development, housing both one- and two-bedroom hotel pool villas and a selection of larger, distinctive residential homes. Hidden in more than 80 rai of undisturbed rain- forest and overlooking the Andaman ocean from more than 60 meters above sea level, villas are truly spectacular creations.
Sri Panwa Phuket Luxury Pool Villa Hotel information:
- Location: 88 moo 8, Sakdidej Road, Vichit, Muang, Phuket 83000
- Phone Number: +66 (0) 7637 1000
- Fax: +66 (0) 7637 1004
- E-mail: chill@sripanwa.com
- Website: www.sripanwa.com
Paresa Resort Phuket
Paresa Resort Phuket is a luxury resort on Kamala Beach, the located on a cliff side, on the stunning ‘Millionaires Mile’ coast overlooking the Andaman Sea. It is a 7-minute drive from the beach and a 1-hour drive from Phuket International Airport. Paresa Resort offers luxury and elegantly appointed villas and suites with private infinity pools and views. Suites feature large bathrooms, luxury linens, iPod stations, and LCD TVs and villas feature private bars with espresso machines.
Paresa Resort Phuket information:
- Location: 49 Moo6, Layi-Nakalay Road, Kamala, Kathu, Phuket 83150
- Phone Number: +66 (0) 76 302 000
- Email: reservations@paresaresorts.com
- Website: www.paresaresorts.com
PapaCrab Boutique Guesthouse
PapaCrab Boutique Guesthouse is situated just a 2-minute walk from the beautiful Kamala Beach. Free WiFi is available in all areas. Each room at this guest house is air conditioned and comes with cable TV and a safety deposit box. All rooms include a private bathroom fitted with a shower. The area is popular for all kinds of water activities including snorkeling and diving. Guests can also find shops, cafes, travel agencies and diving schools within a walking distance from the property. A wide range of restaurants serving Thai and international favorites are also nearby.
PapaCrab Boutique Guesthouse information:
- Location: 93/5 Moo 3 Rimhad Road Phuket
- Phone Number: +66 (0) 76-385-315
- Email: info@phuketpapacrab.com
- Website: www.phuketpapacrab.com
Phuket Hut homestay
The located in Phuket Town. Phuket Hut Homestay offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is situated 3 km from Chinpracha House, 3 km from Robinson Ocean Phuket and 3.4 km from Rassada pier. Each room is fitted with a balcony with garden views. At the guest house, all rooms come with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. At Phuket Hut Homestay rooms have air conditioning and a shared bathroom. The accommodation offers a terrace. Saphan Hin Mining Monument is 4 km from Phuket Hut Homestay, while Central Festival Phuket is 5 km away. The nearest airport is Phuket International, 33 km from the guest house, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Phuket Hut homestay information:
- Location: 1/34 Trang road, Soi 1, Taladyai, Maung, Phuket City 83000
Scuba Diving
Phuket is the best place for scuba diving because the cool, azure sea waters surrounding and with its colourful reefs, diverse marine life, mind-blowing underwater visibility and a safe and sound environment, scuba diving in Phuket like best an adventure in life. Phuket still have many place for scuba diving.
- Location: Sunrise Divers Phuket and Aussie Divers Phuket at Patong Beach in Kathu.
- Cost: USD 124 (3,800 Bath) for three dives, including scuba diving equipment, boat transfers, and food.
Ziplining
Ziplining is an adventure like Tarzan, especially, if you are traveling with kids. The thrill of zooming from one tree-top to another as the jungle breeze kisses you is exhilarating. It’s like being Tarzan for a day. The icing on the cake is that the entire area is built inside a forest.
- Location: Flying Hanuman at Wichitsongkram Road in Kathu.
- Cost: USD 63 (1,900Bath)
Surfing
surfing is like flying on the surface of water. Nothing beats the thrill of riding giant waves at breakneck speeds. Irrespective of your experience levels, you can enjoy this sport in Phuket.
- Location: The best places for Surfing in Phuket are Kata Beach and Kalim Beach.
- Cost: Renting a Surfboard will cost you just USD 5 per hour (155 Bath per hour)
Bungee Jumping
Bungee Jumping is for the hardcore junkies. If the idea of jumping from the height of a 10story building, with only a safety harness tied to your leg seems exciting.
- Location: Phuket Jungle Bungee Jump
- Cost: A single jump would cost you just USD 68(2,100 Bath), which includes a certificate and your insurance (pictures and video cost extra).
Windsurfing
Windsurfing is a hybrid water sport that combines both surfing and sailing. Propelled by sea breeze, the sport requires you to balance on a board while riding the waves at insane speeds.
- Location: Phuket Windsurfing School at Rawai Beach.
- Cost: You can rent the equipment for USD 6 per hour (180 Bath per hour)
ATV Riding
Ride the countryside on a cool ATV bike. Have a gala time zooming past off- road trails and muddy terrain. Set on the outskirts of Phuket Town, the circuit is pretty good for beginners. On the way, you can see a giant Buddha statue, a small waterfall and you even get to ride through the jungles.
- Location: ATV Phuket Tours in Thalang, Phuket Town.
- Cost: Starts at USD 60 per adult per hour (1800 Bath per adult per hour) (includes hotel transfer and refreshments).
Motocross Dirt Biking
Motocross Dirt Biking is one of the most offbeat adventure sports in Phuket. It provides everything a biker can ask for – supersonic speed, booming sound, an inviting dirt track, and, of course, hair-raising thrills.
- Location: Motocross Phuket in Chalong, Phuket Town.
- Cost: Starts from USD 65 (2,000 Bath) for a 90minute intro and riding package (including GoPro and gears).
Kite Surfing
KiteSurfing is one of the coolest water sports out there. This extreme sport requires you to use your own body weight to ride on the water as a kite pulls you at tremendous speeds.
- Location: Kite Zone Phuket at Muang Phuket.
- Cost: Renting Kite Surfing equipment would cost you USD 37 per hour (1,100 Bath per hour).
Air
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
Rail
There is currently no rail line to Phuket. Trains run to Surat Thani 230 km away.
City transit
Songthaews are a common mode of transport on Phuket. Phuket’s songthaews are larger than those found in other areas of Thailand. Songthaews are the cheapest mode of transportation from town to town. They travel between the town and beaches. There are also conventional bus services and motorbike taxis. The latter are found in large numbers in the main town and at Patong Beach. Traditional tuk-tuks have been replaced by small vans, mostly red, with some being yellow or green.
Bus
Phuket’s Bus Station is the long distance arrivals center from Bangkok and other major Thai cities and provinces. The located four kilometres to the north of Phuket’s town centre and port, the complex is large and modern, linking with transportation by tuk-tuk, metered taxi, motorcycle taxi, songthaew. There are daily scheduled buses from private and government-run companies going to Phuket from Bangkok’s Mo Chit and Southern terminal stations.
Tram
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) will commence in 2020. The planned route stretches from Takua Thung District in Phang Nga Province to Chalong in Phuket. Phase one will connect Phuket International Airport with Chalong, about 40 kilometres.
Ferry
There are daily ferry boats that connect Phuket to neighboring islands Phi Phi and Koh Lanta. Ferries depart daily from Rassada Pier and Tonsai Pier.
Telephone directory enquiry:
Telephone directory enquiry: |
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| Directory Enquiry – Local | 1133 |
| ALL EMERGENCIES | 1669 |
| Fire | 199 |
| Tourist police | 1155 |
| +66 (0)76 219 878 | |
| Marine police | +66 (0)76 215 438 |
| +66 (0)76 211 883 | |
| Phuket tourist rescue center | +66 (0)76 383 907-9 |
| Customs | +66 (0)76 211 105 |
| Diving recompression chambers | +66 (0)76 342 518 |
| Hyperbaric Services | +66 (0)89 871 2335 |
Overseas Operator/ Directory Enquiry |
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| Billing Enquiries | +66 (0)76 214299 |
| TAT Call Centre | 1672 |
Travel |
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| Suvarnabhumi Airport | +66 (0)2 132 1888 |
| · Departures | +66 (0)2 132 9324 #9327 |
| · Arrivals | +66 (0)2 132 9328 #9329 |
| Don Muang Airport | |
| · Departures | +66 (0)2 535 1192 |
| · Arrivals | +66 (0)2 535 1253 |
| Phuket International Airport | +66 (0)76 327230-7 |
| Air Asia | +66 (0)2 515 9999 |
| One2Go | 1126 |
| Nok Air | 1318 |
| Thai Airways | +66 (0)76 360444 |
| China Airlines | +66 (0)76 327099 |
| +66 (0)76 327100 | |
| Silk Air | +66 (0)76 304018-20 |
| Phuket Bus Terminal | +66 (0)76 211480 |
| Tourist Information | 1672 |
| Bangkok Airways | +66 (0)76 225033-5 |
Hospital |
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| Urgent Consultation | +66 (0)81 893 1295 |
| Hyperbaric Services | +66 (0)76 342518-9 |
| +66 (0)89 871 2335 | |
| Bangkok Phuket Hospital | 1719, +66 (0)76 254425 |
| Mission Phuket | +66 (0)76 237220-6 |
| Patong/Kathu | +66 (0)76 344034-5 |
| +66 (0)76 342633-4 | |
| Phuket International Hospital | +66 (0)76 249400 |
| Thalang Hospital | +66 (0)76 311033-4 |
| Vachira | +66 (0)76 361234 |
| +66 (0)76 211155 | |
Emergencies |
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| Fire | 199 |
| Police | 191 |
| Diving Medicine Center | 1719 |
| Marine Police | +66 (0)76 215438 |
| +66 (0)76 211883 | |
| Tourist Police | 1155 |
| +66 (0)76 214368 | |
| Narenthorn Emergency Services | 1669 |
Government Offices |
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| Phuket Customs | +66 (0)76 211105 |
| Harbour Master | +66 (0)76 391174 |
| Immigration Authority | +66 (0)76 351108 |
| TAT, Phuket Office | +66 (0)76 212213 |
| Department of labour | +66 (0)76 211995 |
Lost Cards |
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| American Express | 1-800-528-4800 |
| City Bank | 02-2324100 |
| Diners Club | +66 (0)2 383 660 |
| HSBC | 1590 |
| JCB Card | +66 (0)2 256 9151-4 |
| Mastercard | 001-800-11-887-0663 |
| Visa | 001-800-11-535-0660 |
Consular Offices in Phuket |
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| Australia | +66 (0)76 510 111 |
| Austria | +66 (0)76 248 334-6 ext 35 |
| Finland | +66 (0)76 330 530-3 |
| Germany | +66 (0)76 610 407 |
| Great Britain | +66 (0)76 318 188 |
| Irish | +66 (0)76 281 273 |
| Italy | +66 (0)86 689 6819 |
| Netherlands | +66 (0)76 528 784-5 |
| Norway | +66 (0)76 237 156 |
| Sweden | +66 (0)76 380 000 |
Landline Service Centres |
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| TOT | 1100 |
| Chalong | +66 (0)76 367200 |
| +66 (0)76 367238 | |
| Patong | +66 (0)76 340199 |
| TT&T | |
| Koh Keaw | +66 (0)76 272800-14 |
| CAT | +66 (0)76 512160 |
| +66 (0)76 216879 | |
| Patong | +66 (0)76 341102-3 |
Mobile |
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| Phone Call Centres | |
| GSM | 1175 |
| Dtac | 1678 |
| TRUE | 1331 |
Couriers |
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| DHL Phuket | +66 (0)345455 |
| TNT Phuket | +66 (0)76 239804-6 |
Source:
- https://www.paiduaykan.com/travel
- https://th.wikipedia.org/wiki
- https://th.hotels.com/go/thailand
- https://booking.com
- http://www.sawadee.co.th
- https://travel.mthai.com/hotel
- https://joinfull.com/products/tribhum
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