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Phuket
Thailand's largest island, with long sandy beaches on the Andaman Sea, a colourful old town and boat trips to Phang Nga Bay and the Phi Phi Islands.
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About Phuket
In short
- Kata and Karon beaches
- Phang Nga Bay by boat
- Day trips to the Phi Phi Islands
- Phuket Old Town
- The Big Buddha
At a glance
- Country
- Thailand
- Region
- Far East
- Local time
- GMT+7
- Time difference
- 1 hour ahead of Dhaka
- Currency
- Thai Baht (THB)
- Languages
- Thai and English
- Main airport
- HKTPhuket International Airport
- Best time to visit
- November to March
Phuket is Thailand's largest island, and its west coast is one beach after another, from busy Patong to the quieter bays of Kata, Karon and Kamala. It pairs well with a few days in Bangkok: ask us to plan both.
Old Town
Phuket Old Town has colourful Sino Portuguese shophouses, cafes and a walking street market on Sundays.
By boat
Take a longtail or a speedboat out to the limestone islands of Phang Nga Bay and the Phi Phi Islands.
Sunset
Watch the sun go down from Promthep Cape, and visit the Big Buddha.
Before you go
Entry and visas
Entry rules for Thailand depend on your passport and can change. Check the official sources below before you book and again before you travel. If you need Thailand's online arrival card, use only the government's own website.
Health
See your doctor or a travel clinic a few weeks before you go. Use sun protection, drink plenty of water, guard against mosquito bites and take care with food and water.
Money
Thailand's currency is the baht (THB). Carry cash for markets, street food and small shops, and ask your bank what your card costs to use abroad.
General information only, not legal or medical advice. Rules change, so check the official source before you travel.
Checked on 14 October 2026
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