Destination guide
About Phuket
Phuket is one of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. It consists of the island of Phuket, the country's largest island, and another 32 smaller islands off its coast. Phuket lies off the west coast of mainland Thailand in the Andaman Sea. Phuket Island is connected by the Sarasin Bridge to Phang Nga province to the north. The next nearest province is Krabi, to the east across Phang Nga Bay.
- Best time
- May - Oct
- Language
- English
- Currency
- USD
- Timezone
- Asia/Bangkok
- Population
- 77,610
Local guide
Things to do
Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.
- สวนเฉลิมพระเกียรติ 72 พรรษา มหาราชินีPark · Her Majesty the Queen's 72nd Anniversary Park, Phuket City Municipality, Mueang Phuket District, Thailand
- โคลิเซียม พาราไดซ์ ภูเก็ตEntertainment · Colosseum Paradise Phuket, Thavornwogwong road, Phuket City Municipality, 83000, Thailand
- สวนสาธารณะเขารังPark · สวนสาธารณะเขารัง, Ratsada, Mueang Phuket District, Thailand
- ศาลาประชาคมPark · ศาลาประชาคม, Phuket City Municipality, Mueang Phuket District, Thailand
- สวนสาธารณะเฉลิมพระเกียรติPark · Chaloem Phrakiat Park, Phuket City Municipality, Mueang Phuket District, Thailand
Sightseeing
Top attractions
Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.
- Paint Palette (textiles)Sightseeing · Paint Palette (textiles), Thalang Road, Phuket City Municipality, Talat Nuea, 83000, Thailand
- Ranida (textiles)Sightseeing · Ranida (textiles), Thalang Road, Phuket City Municipality, Talat Nuea, 83000, Thailand
- พิพิธภัณฑ์เพอรานากันMuseum · Peranakan Museum, Phang Nga, Phuket City Municipality, Talat Nuea, 83000, Thailand
- มิวเซียมภูเก็ตMuseum · Museum Phuket, Phuket Road, Phuket City Municipality, Phuket Old Town, 83000, Thailand
- Thavorn Phuket MuseumMuseum · Thavorn Phuket Museum, Rasada Road, Phuket City Municipality, Phuket Old Town, 83000, Thailand
Good to know
FAQs about Phuket
May - Oct
Location
Phuket City Municipality, Thailand
Phuket City Municipality, Thailand
7.8804° N, 98.3381° E
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