Phuket


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Phuket lies 890 km south of Bangkok.  The name of Phuket is derived from the Malay word “bukit” meaning hill, it is Thailand’s only island to have provincial status.  Known as the “Pearl of Thailand” because of its shape.  It measures 21 km at its widest point and is 48km long.  It is the same size as Singapore and making it as Thailand’s largest island.

Phuket is best known for its beautiful beaches where swimming is good as well as sun bathing.