Phuket, Thailand: The travel guide to Phuket island. Phuket attractions, maps, hotels & resorts and reviews.
Pictures of Patong beach, Kata & Karon beach as well as surrounding islands. By Sawadee.com Thailand.
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Phuket
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Phuket (ภูเก็ต) is Thailands largest island, approximately the size of Singapore. Phuket nestles in balmy Andaman Sea waters on Thailand's Indian Ocean coastline 862 kilometers south of Bangkok. Phuket is blessed with magnificent coves and bays, powdery, palm-fringed white beaches, sparkling island-dotted seas, sincerely hospitable people, superb accommodations and seafood, delightful turn-of-the-century Sino-Portuguese architecture; numerous sporting and leisure opportunities; a lush tropical landscape - all of which combine to create a delightful ambience for truly memorable holidays. The most famous beaches are Patong, Kata, Karon, Kamala and Nai Harn Beach. Phuket and its islands are ideal for sailing, diving & snorkeling, golfing and all kinds of sports & entertainment you can wish for; you even can take a trip with a submarine to discover the colorful marine live. There is plenty of accommodation available ranging from standard bungalow resorts to 5 star hotels.

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patong Patong Beach (หาดป่าตอง)
Patong Beach is Phuket's central tourist and night time entertainment district. Over the past ten years, Patong has turned from a quiet fishing village into one of the island's two cities. Mainly due to the development of tourism, the beach has seen a massive number of restaurants catering to any taste and cuisine, pubs and bars, tour and travel agencies. As well a lifestyle shopping complex, Jungceylon, opened recently offers more international goods and brands in airconditioned space in addition to the usual endless night market popping up at sunset all along the side walk of beach road, turning the whole of Patong into one extensive market.
The famous bay and about 4 km long beach is more often referred to when tourists are aiming for Phuket to be their holiday destination. Accommodations range from budget to five-star. Live music can be found in most pubs and bars. Motorbike rentals as well as paragliding and jet ski rental are widely available on the beach. Nightlife is centered around Soi Bangla (Bangla Road), but is virtually found all over, in either shape or form. Nevertheless both North and South end of the bay are however there are quieter and family friendly. Patong Beach is ideal for swimming as well as water-sports.

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Getting Around Attractions Beaches Activities Guides
Songthaew Once arrived in Phuket International airport, getting around the Island can be done in many ways. Depending on budget and time at disposal, one way opt for either the usual Tuk Tuk - the small open-air taxis, or Songthaew - the open-air local buses. Taxi Meter – are generally advertised, but more than often are either not using or missing the meter completely, therefore only use them when they apply the meter. Motorbike Taxi or Rentals are widely available and very popular, although the roads can be treacherous at day time, so let alone at night but they are fast, cheap and bring you wherever you want.


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