Phuket is Thailand's largest island, about 543 square kilometres in size. The jewel in the crown of Thai tourism, Phuket is blessed with several soft-sand beaches along its western shores, lush interiors and a wide range of dining, entertainment, and outdoor activity options.
The world's best diving and sailing sites, including the Similan Islands, Surin Islands, Phi Phi, and Koh Racha are all easily accessible and affordable for water sport adventurers.
Since its heady days of tin mining from the 16th to 19th centuries, Phuket has attracted people from all over the world seeking sun, fun and fortune. Today is no different, since Phuket has developed into a major tourist and vacation property centre, attracting about 5 to 6 million tourists per year.
Good roads, broadband internet and international fashion brand retailers have joined the elephants and long-tail fishing boats as an integral part of the Phuket scene.
And though it has grown substantially in recent decades, there are still many areas of Phuket that have retained the charm and laid-back lifestyle of the past.
Phuket - it truly is a tropical playground, and a fantastic place to call home!
Our favourite websites for Phuket information and news:
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