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Phuket Orchid Garden and Thai Village
Located on Thepkasattri Rd (3 km from Phuket Town), the village hosts many cultural performances depicting the Thai way of life. Including folk dances, Thai boxing and other aspects of life in Phuket and the south. There is also a handicraft centre, orchid farm and an elephant show.
Phuket Butterfly Garden and Aquarium
Located at Mu Ban Sam Kong about 3km from town. The butterfly garden plays home to a great range of pretty, colourful butterflies. Information on their metamorphosis into the beautiful insects and a tour around the breeding rooms are available. The fascinating underwater world of corals are on display in the aquarium, along with marine life from the northern Mekong River and from around the island.
Chana Charoen Farm
Situated on Chana Charoen Rd. The farm contains an aquarium, estuarine crocodiles, alligators and has an elephant show.
Sixty Year Pillar Monument
Located at Saphan Hin, the stone bridge where Phuket road ends.It was constructed in 1969 and stands as a memorial to Mr. Miles, who devised the use of a dredger in mining operations in 1909.
Marine Biological Research Centre
The research centre is situated on the end of Laem Phanwa, which is about 9km from the centre of town. A sea aquarium displays fishes of many varieties, marine animals and shells. This is Thailand's major research centre for the study of tropical reef ecosystems, commercial fishing and the protection of marine wildlife.
Beaches
Bang Tao
Bang Tao is an 8km long stretch of soft white sand, backed by casuarina trees. Known as 'Laguna Resort' it is one of the best beaches on the island - the accommodation here is in the upper price ranges. Behind the beach are lagoons that front a golf course and the luxury resort. The resort was developed on the site of a dis-used tin mine; in this case a development for the better.
Patong
Patong is the most developed beach on Phuket. In the early 70's Patong was little more than a small fishing village. Now however, the place has grown into a full town with hotels, supermarkets, shopping arcades and entertainment centres. Patong offers the best range of water sports available on the island. The shops also offer diving trips in the bay or to the Similan Islands off to the west, considered one of the best diving areas in Asia.
Karon
Karon is just south of Patong and is also known as two beaches Karon Yai and Karon Noi (also known as Relax Bay). The latter is dominated by the Le Meridien Hotel. A little quieter than the resort down the road at Patong, the long wide beaches here are perfect for the holiday maker content on relaxing, soaking up the sun and munching on delicious seafood.
Kata
Kata, further south along the western coast and around the headland, is divided into two - Ao Kata Yai and Ao Kata Noi. Kata Yai is the site of a Club Med. Although it can get very crowded here, the water is very clear and perfect for snorkeling.
Nai Harn
Nai Harn is a few kilometres south of Kata set in a picturesque bay. The beach is flanked by two tall hills and backed by a lagoon; an idyllic setting leading it to being one of Phuket's most beautiful beaches. The bay is the location for the up-market Phuket Yacht Club. The amenities available are limited compared to Patong, but with such a beautiful beach to appreciate, it is worth a trip to. One of the least crowded of Phuket's beaches it is also a perfect place to enjoy the sunset at the nearby Laem Promthep, a tall hill covered with date palms and bright yellow grass.
Rawai
Rawai was one of the first coastal areas to be developed on the island. However after the development of resorts stretching along the west coast its popularity began to dwindle. Today most of the visitors are divers who want to be located close to the boating facilities and visit the offshore islands on diving trips.
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Central of Thailand
Ang Thong |
Ayutthaya |
Bangkok |
Chachoengsao |
Chai Nat |
Kanchanaburi |
Lopburi |
Nakhon Nayok |
Nakhon Pathom |
Nonthaburi |
Pathum Thani |
Prachinburi |
Ratchaburi |
Sa Kaeo |
Samut Prakan |
Samut Sakhon |
Samut Songkhram |
Saraburi |
Singburi |
Suphanburi |
Eastern of Thailand
Chantaburi |
Pattaya |
Rayong |
Trat |
Northeastern of Thailand
Amnat Charoen |
Buriram |
Chaiyaphum |
Kalasin |
Khon Kaen |
Loei |
Mahasarakham |
Nakhon Phanom |
Nakhon Ratchasima |
Nong Bua Lamphun |
Nong Khai |
Roi Et |
Sakon Nakhon |
Si Sa Ket |
Surin |
Ubon Ratchathani |
Udon Thani |
Yasothon |
Northern of Thailand
Chiang Mai |
Chiang Rai |
Kamphaeng Phet |
Lampang |
Lamphun |
Mae Hong Sorn |
Nakhon Sawan |
Nan |
Phayao |
Phetchabun |
Phichit |
Phitsanulok |
Phrae |
Sukhothai |
Tak |
Uthai Thani |
Uttaradit |
Southern of Thailand
Chumphon |
Koh Samui |
Krabi |
Nakhon Si Thammarat |
Narathiwat |
Phang Nga |
Phattalung |
Phetchaburi |
Phi Phi |
Phuket |
Prachuab Khiri Khan |
Ranong |
Satun |
Songkhla |
Surat Thani |
Trang |
Yala |
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Central Of Thailand
Ang Thong,
Ayutthaya,
Bangkok,
Chachoengsao,
Chai Nat,
Kanchanaburi,
Lopburi,
Nakhon Nayok,
Nakhon Pathom,
Nonthaburi,
Pathum Thani,
Prachinburi,
Ratchaburi,
Sa Kaeo,
Samut Prakan,
Samut Sakhon,
Samut Songkhram,
Saraburi,
Singburi,
Suphanburi,
Eastern Of Thailand
Chantaburi,
Pattaya,
Rayong,
Trat,
Northeastern Of Thailand
Amnat Charoen,
Buriram,
Chaiyaphum,
Kalasin,
Khon Kaen,
Loei,
Mahasarakham,
Nakhon Phanom,
Nakhon Ratchasima,
Nong Bua Lamphun,
Nong Khai,
Roi Et,
Sakon Nakhon,
Si Sa Ket,
Surin,
Ubon Ratchathani,
Udon Thani,
Yasothon,
Northern Of Thailand
Chiang Mai,
Chiang Rai,
Kamphaeng Phet,
Lampang,
Lamphun,
Mae Hong Sorn,
Nakhon Sawan,
Nan,
Phayao,
Phetchabun,
Phichit,
Phitsanulok,
Phrae,
Sukhothai,
Tak,
Uthai Thani,
Uttaradit,
Southern Of Thailand
Chumphon,
Koh Samui,
Krabi,
Nakhon Si Thammarat,
Narathiwat,
Phang Nga,
Phattalung,
Phetchaburi,
Phi Phi,
Phuket,
Prachuab Khiri Khan,
Ranong,
Satun,
Songkhla,
Surat Thani,
Trang,
Yala,
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