HOW TO GET THERE
The majority of Phuket’s tourists arrive by air via Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport (at Nong Ngu Hao, 20 km east of Bangkok), which is directly connected to major cities of India by a variety of airlines including Indian Airlines. Thai Airways, Jet airways, Air India. Phuket’s International Airport is 30 km north of Phuket city centre.
From Bangkok to Phuket:
By car: Take Route 4 from Bangkok to the south (867 km).
By Coach: Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave the Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok daily.
By Air: Thai Airways International operates flights to Phuket daily. Travel time is 1 hour 20 minutes.
By Sea: The Deep Sea Port at Phuket is visited by both cargo and cruise ship from Thailand and from abroad.
WHAT TO DO
Explore beaches, parks and forests, discover a history and culture and fantastic dining and nightlife choices.
Phuket has a range of tours from coach trips to private excursions. Island tours leave daily stopping at places like national parks, temples and areas of interest. Some specialize in giving a flavor of local island life with stops and coconut plantations, while others focus on shopping and visiting spas.
Phuket has some of the world’s finest beaches like Patong Beach, Karon Beach, and Kata Beach.
Whether they are held to honour a religious belief or just for fun, the festivals of Phuket are exciting, sometimes bizarre spectacles. The Island’s most distinctive event is the annual Vegetarian Festival.
Most hotels are within close proximity to the beach, entertainment, restaurants, shopping and activity centres, which makes getting round on foot the best bet.
