About Phuket

Phuket is the largest island in Thailand, situated on the western coast about 600 km southwest of Bangkok and under the territorial waters of Andaman Sea in the Indian Ocean. The total area is 543 square kilometers; it is about the same size as Singapore. The widest part, measured from the East end to the West end is 21.3 km., the longest part from the North end to the South end is 48.7 km. It is administratively divided into 3 districts: Muang, Thalang, and Kathu District.

Phuket has a tropical monsoon climate. The temperature is warm all year around; the average temperature varies from 20°C to 36 °C.