| Phuket - The Pearl of Andaman | | | | and October as they are the wettest months. |
| Located approximately 862 kilometers south of | | | | The best period for a visit, is from November to |
| Bangkok is Phuket, Thailand's largest island, which | | | | February, when it is possible to see the clear blue |
| is often dubbed as the pearl of the Andaman, or | | | | sky, feel the fresh sea breeze and marvel at the |
| the pearl of the south. Its natural resources- | | | | crystal clear water while lying on powdery, |
| rocky peninsular, limestone cliffs, white powdery | | | | palm-fringed beaches. Average temperatures |
| beaches, tranquil broad bays and tropical in-land | | | | ranges between 23?C and 33?C. |
| forests contribute to making it the South's | | | | Phuket's topology is exceptional with 70 percent |
| wealthiest, busiest, most visited and most popular | | | | of its area covered with mountains which stretch |
| island and province. | | | | from north to south and the remaining 30 percent |
| Nestled in the tropical zone off the west coast of | | | | being plains located in the central and eastern |
| the southern part of Thailand in the Andaman Sea | | | | parts of the island. The island does not have any |
| and the Indian Ocean, the province covers an | | | | major rivers except for a total of 9 brooks and |
| area of approximately 543 square kilometers | | | | creeks. |
| (excluding small islets). It is estimated that Phuket | | | | Phuket is divided into 3 administrative counties |
| Province covers an area of approximately 590 | | | | namely Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Thalang and |
| square kilometers if its 39 other small islands are | | | | Amphoe Kathu. |
| included. The islands total length, from north to | | | | Phuket has a lot more to offer its visitors other |
| south, is estimated at 48.7 kilometers and | | | | than its natural heritage sea, sand, sky, beach, |
| approximately 21.3 kilometers wide. | | | | forest, and world renowned diving sites. |
| Phuket borders on Phang-nga Province to the | | | | Sino-Portuguese architecture casts its spell |
| north. The other 3 sides are encircled by the | | | | delighting travelers to the city, while Phuket-style |
| Andaman Sea the place where many of the best | | | | hospitality has never failed to impress visitors |
| diving sites are located. The island is connected to | | | | from all walks of life. In addition, accommodations |
| Phang-nga Province by Sarasin Bridge and Thep | | | | ranging from world-class resorts to tropical-style |
| Krasattri Bridge. | | | | bungalows have warmly catered to the different |
| Staying on the island is easy, as there are only | | | | needs of travelers. For seafood lovers, there is a |
| two seasons in a year - the rainy season (May to | | | | lot more to sample than just Phuket's famous |
| October) and the hot season (November to April). | | | | lobster. Altogether, these characteristics have |
| The low season of phuket is between September | | | | made Phuket a truly unique destination. |