What is Phuket best for?

Phang Nga Bay is an absolute must-do, with jaw-dropping limestone cliffs and flooded caves. Phi Phi islands are everyone's second favourite, even though they can be a little crowded. The 45-meter-high Big Buddha of Phuket is also on everyone's list, and this attraction is not difficult to reach.



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Phuket is a breathtaking island which caters to both nature lovers and party people. The landscape is stunning, the sun is always shining, the water warm and the food delicious.

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While incidents of violent crime are rare, there are a few neighborhoods that are best avoided. These include areas like Soi Bangla in Patong, known for its adult entertainment and can be a bit sketchy at night. Another area to be cautious of is Kamala, which has a higher crime rate than other parts of Phuket.

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Phuket has so much to offer, I'd say a minimum would be 5 days to get a good feel for the island. But you could easily spend 7 days in Phuket and even 14 days without feeling like you are running out of things to do.

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Phuket Travel Guide: Money-Saving Tips Although Phuket is more expensive than many other islands in Thailand, there are still plenty of ways to save money here: Eat street food – Don't be afraid to eat the street food here. It's safe — even safer than most restaurants.

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Overall, for a week-long trip to Phuket, Krabi, and Koh Samui, a rough estimate for a mid-range budget would be around $1,000 to $2,500 per person, excluding international flights.

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Promthep Cape is among the most photographed spots in Phuket. Forming the southernmost tip of the island, Promthep offers a stunning 180-degree vista of the sea and 3 nearby small islands. A dirt track leads the most adventurous visitors to the southern tip of the cape at their own risk.

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Both islands offer a variety of travel routes, including beaches, museums, temples, and cultural centers. If you're seeking sun, beaches, and nature, Bali is the place to be. Alternatively, if you're looking for a holiday experience full of parties and vibrant nightlife, Phuket is your go-to destination.

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The clear warm waters are enticing, and are pretty safe for most of the year. The sea does contain dangerous creatures, such as sea snakes, lionfish, stonefish and jellyfish. However, it's only really jellyfish that could concern swimmers, and these are not much of a problem on Thailand's Andaman coast.

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Thai is undoubtedly a challenging language to learn and comprehend, but fear not! Having a very heavily tourist-oriented economy, the vast majority of people in Phuket can speak very good English, especially those who work in restaurants, shops, markets, hotels and around the major attractions.

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The top 10 foreign visitors by nationality in 10 months are: Malaysian (1.29 million), Indian (698,757), Singaporean (381,940), Laotian (345,709), Vietnamese (340,670), South Korean (316,240), United Kingdom (291,753), United States (283,211), Cambodian (252,862) and German (235,596).

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According to the study, the island hosts around 118 tourists for every local resident. But Phuket's not the only overcrowded destination in Thailand. Ranking in second and third place on the list are Pattaya and Krabi, two more super popular Thai holiday destinations.

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