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Hat Kalim (Kalim Beach) : Recommended Attraction in Phuket, Thailand

Hat Kalim (Kalim Beach)  : Recommended Attraction in Phuket, Thailand

Located north of Patong Beach is a secluded beach dotted with rocks and coral reefs. Accommodations and restaurants are available. Another interesting stopover is Freedom Beach which is located around the head of Laem Ka Sai Rot and is accessible by a chartered long-tailed boat.

April 30 2010 | Posted in Phuket Guide | Read More »

Ao Chalong Bay : Recommended Attraction in Phuket, Thailand

Ao Chalong Bay : Recommended Attraction in Phuket, Thailand

This bay, which has the islands largest and most visited pier, is located 11 kilometers south of town. From this pier, holidaymakers can get chartered boats to some nearby islands south of Phuket. The bay area is dotted with dive shops, a few travel agencies and superb seafood restaurants. Although the bay has a stunning [...]

April 29 2010 | Posted in Phuket Guide | Read More »

Ao Bang Thao Beach : Recommended Attraction in Phuket, Thailand

Ao Bang Thao Beach : Recommended Attraction in Phuket, Thailand

A large open bay that is the location of one of phuket’s longest beaches, Ao Bang Thao has a long history related to the economy of the island. Previously a tin mining area the location has been transformed into an area where phuket’s luxurious resorts.
Bang Tao Bay (Ao Bang Thao) on Phuket’s northwest coast is [...]

April 28 2010 | Posted in Phuket Guide | Read More »

Hat Surin Beach : Recommended Attraction in Phuket, Thailand

Hat Surin Beach : Recommended Attraction in Phuket, Thailand

Located approximately 24 kilometers from town and only in a short distance north of Laem Sing is an enchanting beach lined with casuarinas trees. Isolated and secluded, the beach is ideal for sunbathing and relaxing.

April 27 2010 | Posted in Phuket Guide | Read More »

Laem Sing Beach : Recommended Attraction in Phuket, Thailand

Laem Sing Beach : Recommended Attraction in Phuket, Thailand

Located just one kilometer from Surin Beach, Laem Sing is a relatively small quite beach perfect for a break from the crowd. Laem Sing has a white sandy beach that glitters in the sun and is dotted with uniquely shaped rocks.

April 26 2010 | Posted in Phuket Guide | Read More »

The Viewpoint : Recommended Attraction in Phuket, Thailand

The Viewpoint : Recommended Attraction in Phuket, Thailand

The most famous observation point of the 3 beaches, Kata Not, Kata and Karon, is located on the road half-way between Nai Harn Beach and Kata Noi Beach. From this spot, an intriguing view of the 3 beaches and Ko Pu has constantly impresses visitors

April 23 2010 | Posted in Phuket Guide | Read More »

Laem Ka Beach : Recommended Attraction in Phuket, Thailand

Laem Ka Beach : Recommended Attraction in Phuket, Thailand

This Cape is located approximately 16 kilometers from the town center at the extreme southwest end of Chalong Bay. Ideal for swimming, the beach is clean, quite and dotted with rocks. 
Laem Ka is unique for various reasons. First of all it’s the only eastern-facing beach in the south of Phuket that offers good swimming and [...]

April 22 2010 | Posted in Phuket Guide | Read More »

Patong Beach (Hat Patong) : Recommended Attraction in Phuket, Thailand

Patong Beach (Hat Patong) : Recommended Attraction in Phuket, Thailand

This Beach is the most developed, most vibrant, most visited beach of Phuket that never fails to impress visitors. Located approximately 15 kilometers from the city, the beach has a wide range of accommodations and shopping arcades, and provides magnificent leisure activities and energetic night-time entertainment. It is a picture perfect postcard view of a [...]

April 13 2010 | Posted in Phuket Guide | Read More »

Phuket : History

Phuket : History

Most geologists believe that the area known as Phuket today was once a promontory that extends into the Andaman Sea. Geographical formations gradually changed the capes location, finally detaching from the mainland.

April 13 2010 | Posted in Phuket Guide | Read More »

Phuket : General Information

Phuket : General Information

Located approximately 862 km south of Bangkok, Phuket, the largest island of Thailand, which is often called the Pearl of the Andaman, or the pearl of the south. Its natural resources-rocky peninsula, limestone cliffs, white sandy beaches, tranquil broad bays and tropical forests in the fertile soils contribute to the South, the busiest, most visited [...]

April 13 2010 | Posted in Phuket Guide | Read More »