Phuket, Thailand Travel Guide - What To See & Do

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Phuket, Thailand - one of the most famous tourist destinations in Asia.

Phuket is Thailand's largest island. It is 48 km in length, 21 km at its widest, and is in Southern Thailand, on the west-facing Andaman Sea coastline, suspended from the southern tip of Phang Nga Province by a pair of road bridges. 

Western Phuket (Bang Thao, Kamala, Karon, Kata, Laem Sing, Mai Khao, Nai Thon and Nai Yang, Patong, Surin) is what Phuket is known for the world over. There are a variety of beaches, some calm, some spoiled by millions of visitors each year. Patong is one of the party capitals of Asia. 

Phang Nga Bay (Ko Bon, Ko Hae, Ko Lon, Ko Mai Thon, Ko Maphrao, Ko Racha, Ko Yao) is famous for its limestone cliffs, caves, mangroves, fishing villages and James Bond Island.

Finding Internet access when out and about can be problematic so carry your mobile guidebook in the palm of your hand. We include a fully linked Table of Contents and internally to access context-specific information quickly and easily when offline. Many web links are included as well for additional information.

Contents:

  Welcome To Phuket
  Key Regions
  Key Cities
  Overview
    Climate
    Culture
  Arrivals
    By plane
      International flights
      Charter flights
      Domestic flights
      Airport Transport
    By train
    By bus
    By car
    By boat
  Local Transportation
    By songthaew or bus
    By taxi
    By motorbike taxi
    By car or bike
    By boat
  Language & Dialect
  Sightseeing Highlights
  Fun Activities
    Freediving
    Snorkeling
    Snorkeling trips to Racha & Phi Phi islands
    Diving
    Sailing and yachting
  Shopping Highlights
  Dining Guide
  Bars, Clubs & Drinking
  Accommodation Guide
  Communications
    Telephone
    Mail
  Safety & Security
  Healthy Living
    Hospitals
  Local & Day Trips