Phuket pronounced "Poo-get",
is Thailand's largest island and also its second
smallest province. It is 48 km in length, 21 km
at its widest, and is located in Southern Thailand,
on the west-facing Andaman Sea coastline, suspended
from the southern tip of Phang Nga Province by a
pair of short but substantial road bridges.
Phuket Town is the administrative centre of Phuket
Province, and the island's main population centre.
Phuket enjoys great popularity as a travel destination.
Most beaches are on the west coast, with Phuket
Town to the south-east and the airport in the north.
Phuket Beaches
Particularly in the monsoon season, there are strong
currents on many of the beaches and drownings are
a depressingly common occurrence. Heed the warning
flags on popular beaches and play it safe if off the
beaten track. It is important to note that, while
many tourists who flock to the beaches of Phuket are
European, nudity is viewed as highly offensive to
Thais. It is very rude to go topless to beaches. Thais
are generally non-confrontational, but it is always
best to be respectful while treading on another's
home country.
About Phuket Thailand
