Phuket is a large island in the Indian Ocean. It is 862 kms south of Bangkok.  It is the only island belonging to Thailand, having provincial status. Phuket occupies 543 square kilometers and is the smallest southern province. Phuket is surrounded by 39 smaller islands. Phuket has been a regional headquarters, with a rich colorful history. Phuket ranks as the sixth largest province in Thailand.

The island is known as the Pearl of Thailand (the Pearl of Andaman) though it gets its enormous wealth from tin production. It is Thailand's largest tin producer.
Phuket is also one of the major Asian gateways for ocean cruises.  Phuket is sanctified with splendid bays,  palm- fringed  gorgeous beaches, surrounded by dazzling nearby small Island, really generous people, comfortable accommodation, outstanding seafood, lovely waterfalls and parks, and delightful turn-of -the-century Indo / Portuguese and Chinese-influenced architecture which create an enchanting ambiance perfectly suited to total relaxation.

Phuket is known as the Pearl of the Andaman. It has derived much of its past glory and its huge wealth from tin production, which dates back over 500 year. Phuket is the Thailand’s major tourist attraction. The surrounding waters contain much varied forms of marine life and the island itself is blessed with lovely seashores and forest covered hill sides. Phuket Town also has some wonderful examples of Sino-Portuguese architecture.

The surrounding waters along the island's coast from the north to the south there contain a lot of colorful and diverse marine life. Today Phuket is an internationally famous island resort, one of the most important destinations in Thailand with a wide variety of magnificent beaches, hidden coves, secluded bays and forested hillsides. Either you want to have action or relaxation; you can surely have it in Phuket. Here you also can find restaurants with a lot of delicious seafood.
The Phuket town is notable for its old European architecture. It is a very attractive island for all kind of visitors.

Few islands can possess such a plenty of sandy beaches and pure clear waters as Phuket. The twisting coastal transport network along the west coast of this 540-square-km island offer spectacular views and simple access to some of the world's finest beaches.         
Another reason to visit Phuket is for the beaches and warm water where the tropical sun give you a tan all year round.

It only takes an hour to fly down to Phuket from Bangkok. Shortly before landing will you see many small green limestone islands rising up from the sea underneath you.
Indeed, Phuket is a major resort of international stature, possessing everything necessary for a truly memorable holiday.
Although there are many gorgeous beaches in Thailand but among them some of the famous beaches are Patong, Railey Beach,  Maya Bay, Hua Hin Beach, Kamala and Nai Harn Beach. Phuket and its islands are best for various water sport and activities such as diving, sailing, snorkeling, golfing etc. that you want to enjoy. If you love marine life then to discover the colorful marine lives under the sea you can also take a trip with a submarine.

If you are planning a trip to Phuket then do visit theses nearby Islands.