Phuket Photo: 2008

Phuket Government & Population

The island is divided into 3 districts, Thalang in the north, Kathu in the west, and Muang in the south.

Thailand's system of government relies upon a strong central authority, thus the Provincial Governor is a civil servant appointed by the Interior Ministry in Bangkok, as are the Nai Amphoe, or District Chief.

The cities of Phuket and Patong have their own city governments, with elected city councils, the leading members of which serve as mayor.

There are also elected provincial, district, and sub-district, or Tambon councils. The local constabulary is part of the Interior.

Official population, as of December, 1998, was 231,206. However, this figure only covers those people who are registered as living in Phuket.

Phuket' s attraction as a center of economic activity has resulted in many living on the island whose registration is elsewhere.

The total population of Phuket varies considerably depending on the time of year, though it is never less than the figure given above.

Phuket Climate

Phuket's weather conditions are dominated by monsoon winds that blow year round. It is therefore always warm and humid. There are two distinct seasons, rainy and dry.

The rainy season begins in May and lasts till October, during which the monsoon blows from the southwest.

The dry season is from November through April, when the monsoon comes from the northeast.

Highest average temperatures, at 33.4ºC, prevail during March. Lowest averages occur in January, when nightly lows dip to 22ºC.

Phuket has a tropical monsoon climate. It's warm all year 'round, but the two periods of April-May and September-October are the hottest. The September-October period is also the wettest.

The best time to visit Phuket is during the cool NE monsoon season, from November though March, when it isn't so humid, and the cool breezes keep things comfortable. The average temperature is around 75ºF to 89ºF (24ºC to 32ºC).

The hottest time is from April through May, with temperatures ranging from 80ºF to 95ºF (27ºC to 36ºC). There are frequent short heavy thundery showers, offering welcome relief from the temperature and humidity. The Thai New Year occurs on April 13^th and everyone sprinkles (or throws) cool water on each other. No wonder!

Locals enjoy June, July and August, since the weather is usually fine and our favourite haunts remain uncrowded. The usual pattern is brief but heavy showers, with plenty of sunshine between downpours. Everything is a little less expensive at this time of year, as well. Temperatures range between 70ºF and 90ºF (20ºC to 33ºC).

During September and early October locals start to remember their umbrellas. This makes an ideal time to visit abroad. One consolation for those who remain is that the beaches, outdoor restaurants and streets are relatively uncluttered by visitors.

And even at this time, we still get long intervals of sunshine between the heavy showers. Plenty of low season activities, both water- and land-based, are still available on Phuket during this wettest part of the summer season.

Location and Boundaries

Phuket is an island connected by bridges to southern Thailand's Andaman Sea coast, in the Indian Ocean, lying between 7'45" and 8'15" north latitude, and from 98'15" to 98'40" west longitude on the map.

Phuket, Thailand's largest island, is surrounded by 32 smaller islands that form part of the same administration, with a total area of 570 square km. Measured at its widest point, Phuket is 21.3 km; at its longest, 48.7 km.

It is bounded thus:

North	Lies the Pak Prah Strait, spanned by two bridges running side-by-side, the older Sarasin Bridge, and the newer Thao Thepkrasatri Bridge.
South	Is the Andaman Sea.
East	Is Phangnga Bay (In the jurisdiction mainly of Phangnga Province).
West	Is the Andaman Sea.

Phuket Geography

About 70 percent of Phuket is mountainous; a western range runs from north to south from which smaller branches derive.

The highest peak is Mai Thao Sip Song, or Twelve Canes, at 529 meters, which lies within the boundaries of Tambon Patong, Kathu District.

The remaining 30 percent of the island, mainly in the center and south, is formed by low plains. Streams include the Khlong Bang Yai, Tha Jin, Khlong Tha Rua, and Khlong Bang Rong, none of which is large.

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Leam Promthep

There is a place on a hill at the south west end of the island:
Laem Promthrep Cape: a good viewing point on several Beaches - (also see the 3 beaches point).

In the evening there are a lot of tourists here to see the sunset.

Because this is a common touristic spot here, you also have little shops and stands for food and drink.
If you have never seen the stink fruit, this is the place you get it.

There is also a small religious site here. It is surrounded by many statuettes of elefants.

Spa Equipment

Spa Equipment

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Parachute Gliding Phuket

After i think 15 minutes of flight and making one round, they slowed down and directed my parachute over the beach. I was flying several meters over the beach. It was amazing feeling, when almost everyone is looking at you and some of them are waving to you.

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Natural Section

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Lifestyle Phuket [ 4 photos]

If you are looking for the perfect beach, then you've come to the right place!
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Cambodia Images [ 11 photos ]

Lastest our staff party, We went to Cambodia. The road is really really weird, and our cars is dead in the middle so we have to wait. This is some photos that we shoot.

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The Yacht Haven - Photos update

Situated on the Northeast coast of Asia’s premier island retreat, a mere 15 minutes to the airport, Yacht Haven Marina - Phuket is an ideal location for travellers and sailors seeking the perfect port-of-call, as a base to enjoy the island of Phuket, or as a starting point to explore the wonders of Phang Nga Bay.

Yacht Haven Marina, with its proximity to Phang Nga Bay and the surrounding majestic limestone islands, is Phuket’s only deep water access marina allowing manouvering in most states of tides.

Craft capacity at the Yacht Haven Marina is 80 metres with a maximum of a 5-metre draft. The marina comfortably accommodates over 200 vessels and features newly renovated docks, broadwalks and full hook-ups including phone, electricity, water and WiFi access. Onsite amenities include newly installed showers and laundry service.

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Portrait in phuket old town

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Patong Beach [night shot]

Patong Beach Night Shot
Patong Beach, Phuket This is Phuket's central tourist and night time entertainment district. Over the year, Patong has turned from a fishing village into one of the island's two cities. The famous bay and 4 km. beach remain as they were, with development limited to the area back of the beach road. There, however, virtually every kind of entertainment imaginable awaits visitors, with bars catering to every nationality. Live music can be found in many places, and there are also discotheques. Accommodations range from budget to five-star. Shopping opportunities appear to be endless. Whatever one's culinary disposition, a restaurant catering to it will be found. In addition, there are many tour companies waiting to help visitors plan their vacations.

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Chinese Shrines

One of the most important shrines is Put Jaw Temple, which is dedicated to the Daoist goddess Kuan Yin, the Daoist Goddess of Mercy. The recently renovated temple is actually over 200 years old. The shrine is located on Ranong Road in the centre of the city.

Right next door is another of Phuket's Chinese shrines, Jui Tui Temple. Dedicated to the vegetarian god Kiu Wong, the shrine is the centre for many of the activities during the vegetarian festival

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Kalim Beach

Just north of Patong Bay, starting from about the Novotel Resort Hotel Patong to Thavorn Bay Resort, this area consists of rocky but quiet beaches, and an interesting road leading up into hills with high viewpoints and a few good quality restaurants perched on the edge and top. Some housing compounds are now being built on the hillsides and the whole area is steadily moving upmarket.

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Long Tail Boat

On the coasts of Southern Thailand, the long tail (longtail) boat is king. They are incredibly versatile, acting as dive boats, fishing boats, ferries, cargo ships, and more. Likely a sign of status and wealth among the locals, owning such a boat would undoubtedly help to ensure a stable income. The boats are large, often more than ten metres (30 feet) long.

Why are they called long tails? Though you can't see it from this vantage, long tail boats have a simple propeller at the end of a long drive-shaft connected to an even larger engine, (often removed from a car or truck). The boats are noisy, and surely some damage the sensitive ecosystem that they depend on ... but their simple beauty is undeniable.

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Koh Khai Island

Koh Khai Nok is a picturesque island off the East Coast of Phuket. The Island is quite small, fringed with a pristine white sandy beach and is surrounded by a spectacular, shallow reef ideal for snorkeling.

Small reef fish often come in to ankle deep water, so even non-swimmers can enjoy the marine life. It is only used for day trips, with no overnight accommodation available, however there is one restaurant on the island. serving fresh seafood daily.

There are two smaller island in the vicinity, which also have white sandy beaches and good snorkeling reefs.

The area is often visited by a pod of dolphins, which can mainly be seen from the beach at Koh Khai Nok.

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Sexy Phuket Beach

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Strange Angle of Lotus Flower

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Flower Category [99 pictures]

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Lotus Flower [7 pics]

Lotus Flower

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Nai Yang Beach [14 pics]

Nai Yang Beach, combined with Mai Khao Beach to the north, is the longest stretch of sandy beach on the island, covering 9 km. It is here that you will find giant sea turtles and throughout the dry season, October through February, this is where they come ashore to lay their eggs. One of the activities of the Songkhran Festival in April is to release turtles back to the sea. There is great swimming and snorkeling along this beach with access to Phuket Campground and Nai Yang National Park. There's great golfing east at Blue Canyon Golf Club and the airport is out this way too.

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koh kho khao

Koh kho khao is a small Island in Andaman Sea of on an Indian Peninsula. The island has beautiful white sandy beaches and many small hills several with wonderful waterfalls. With much of the island conversed by forests and a little bit by grasslands this is a perfect place to enjoy the many species of flowers so special to here. There are many species of flower and we also have many kinds of bird such “Hornbills” that both live here and some kinds are at different time of the year visit here.
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Chaba Flower [6 pics]

Chaba Flower has been added.

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Leelawadee Photo [5 pics]

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Kata Beach Photo [more 5 pics]

Kata Beach Photos

Very popular with families, Kata is an all round favourite due to its spectacular palm-lined beach, great restaurants, lively but not raucous nightlife and varied accommodation options - all close to the beach. From May to October surfers flock to catch Kata's waves and from November to April the beach is alive with sunseekers.

Kata is split into two focal areas: Kata Centre, which is at the northern end close to Karon and Kata South, home to several resorts. The Club Med takes up most of the beach road, resulting in a shaded footpath that makes for a pleasant stroll. Continuing on through the village, visitors will find an abundance of shops to browse in, from souvenir and ready-to-wear outlets, to 7-Elevens and local mini-marts, to name-brand fashion stores. There are also plenty of dive shops and tour operators to assist those looking to explore beyond the beach.

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Golf in Phuket [ 23 pics]

Phuket has four fine golf courses, all of which have been designed to take full advantage of the island's tropical trees and abundant water. Many visitors come solely for golf, but accompanying family members rarely complain about being left to laze by the pool or on the beach.

Standards are high and there are enough challenges to stretch scratch players.

Highlights and useful tips for Phuket's golf courses. Find out what makes Phuket such a fabulous golf destination, and read hole-by-hole previews of Blue Canyon, Phuket Country Club, Laguna Phuket, Loch Palm, Mission Hills and Thai Muang Golf Club.

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Koh Lanta [15 pics]

Koh Lanta is situated in the southern most district of Krabi Province, approximately 70 kilometers from Krabi province. It stretches for 27 kilometers in the north to south direction along the western coastline of Andaman Sea in southern Thailand.

Koh Lanta lies on the west coast of Andaman Sea in between Krabi and Phi Phi Island. Large Size Island with 6 km wide and over 30 kms long, 9 beaches lie from north to south along the sunset coast. Stunning scenery, fantastic white sandy beaches, coastlines have more than 70 small islands and plenty with forest, coral reefs and under water life. The geography of the island is typically mangroves; coral rimmed beaches; and rugged tree covered hills.

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Chalong Temple, Wat Chalong [19 pics]

Wat Chalong, situated approximately eight kms southeast of Phuket town, with its typical architecture found throughout Thailand, is not known for its artistic merit.

But the temple still remains the biggest and the most beautifully ornamented of Phuket's 29 Buddhist monasteries.

The Chalong Temple is associated with three revered monks of Luang Pro Chaem, renowned herbal doctors and setters of bones, who helped the people of Phuket put down the Ahngyee -- Chinese Coolie, Rebellion in 1876 during the reign of Rama V.

Statues of Luang Por Chuang and Luang Por Gluam, other monks who were abbots of the temple during later times, and who are the objects of respect and recipients of offerings by Phuket people generally, are enshrined at the Temple.

Actually entering into the temple you are not charged any admission fees but a small donation of 10 baht to contribute to maintenance or restoration costs is appreciated.

Remember - remove your shoes before entering any temple building.

Do not treat the Buddha images disrespectfully, however, you may photograph monks (importantly, women should remember not to touch them), temples or images and all Buddhist ceremonies.

For the most memorable visit try to time your trip for the weekly holy day when the monks chant Buddhist scriptures in the mornings. The holy days are based on a lunar calendar, so check with the locals to plan your excursion.

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Rang Hill, Khao Rang [ 12 pics]

Situated on the northwest, Rang Hill is one of the most memorable places in Phuket Town. From the top of Rang Hill you can enjoy a superb of panorama of the offshore islands and southern part of Phuket Island.

Thailand's first fitness park - a series of hillside sculptural tableaux which enhance calisthenics - Rang Hill also offers a comfortable expanse of grass for holidaymakers at the top, with a bronze statue of Phraya Ratsada Nupradit - the Governor of Phuket during the reign of King Rama V.

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Nai Han Beach [ 46 pics ]

A quiet little spot at the southern end of Phuket, Nai Harn is one of the island's most beautiful locations and most popular places with in-the-know locals.

Great for swimming from November to April, however care should be take in the low season (May-October) when there can be strong undertows on occasion.

The local restaurants just above the beach make a great place to relax with a sundowner.

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Kamala Beach [2 pics]

Perfect sunsets and unspoiled tropical beach cascading mountains are some of the highlights that make Kamala Beach Hotel & Resort unique. Surrounded by the coconut palms.

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Flower Leelawadee [12 pics]

Flower Leelawadee.

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Phuket Old Town [22 pics]

Phuket plays host to a wonderful mix of nationalities who have chosen to live here: it has Thais, Chinese, Malays, Indians and Nepalese, a young and growing Eurasian community and a unique mix of Hokkien Chinese and Thais called 'Baba'.

The Baba community's heritage can be seen in Phuket's Old Town in its architecture, commerce, dress and way of life. The core of the Old Town essentially is made up of five roads and several 'sois' (small streets), these are Rasada Rd, Phang Nga Rd, Thalang Rd, Dibuk Rd, and Krabi Rd. This quarter teems with history and after years of neglect is currently being renovated.

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Patong Beach [21 pics]

Patong Beach is a beach on Phuket's west coast. It is the main tourist resort in Phuket and contains the centre of Phuket's nightlife and cheap shopping on the island. The beach became popular with western tourists, especially Europeans, in the late 1980s. Numerous large hotels and chain hotels are located in Paton

Patong Beach is maybe more famous for its nightlife than the 2-kilometer beach that runs the entire length of Patong. Nightlife is centered on two main areas Bangla Road and Paradise Complex, with Bangla Road being predominantly straight and Paradise Complex being predominantly gay. Much mixing of the two scenes occurs due to Phuket Island's tolerant nature.

On December 26, 2004, Patong Beach along with many other areas along the western coast of Phuket and Thailand were struck by a tsunami caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. The wave caused a great deal of destruction to the waterfront of the beach although the destruction was not nearly as bad as nearby in Khao Lak. It took probably less than 6 months to rebuild 80% of what was destroyed and 1 year after you could hardly not see any traces of destruction caused by the Tsunami.

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Maldive Island [28 pics]

Sun, sand and sea, a thousand ‘Robinson Crusoe’ islands, massive lagoons with different depths and infinite shades of blue and turquoise, dazzling underwater coral gardens; a perfect natural combination for the ideal tropical holiday destination.

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Chalong Bay [13 pics]

Chalong's muddy East Coast shoreline makes it rather unsuitable for swimming but it's an ideal and natural spot for yacht mooring.

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Po Bay [14 pics]

Po bay is very close to phang-nga province.
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Coconut Tree [11 pics]

Some people believe that this coconut palm is the symbol of romance in the tropics.People associate the coconut palm with relaxation and shade looking out over the sea to the horizon similiar tall trees grow to be 50-80 feet.

There are many varieties of coconut trees. The smallest is called the Dwarf palm. They all have a tall graceful trunks topped by a crown light feathery leaves that are 15-17 feet long.

The leaves are a yellow greenish color. The trucks are light gray.

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Pileh [Phi Phi Island] [17 pics]

Pileh Island from krabi, Thailand.

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Fish Market

Fish Market (Saphan Pla) Phuket
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Fruit Banana

Fruit [Banana] has been added.

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Hong Island (more)

Hong Island Pictures, Krabi, Thailand
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Noparattara Beach, Krabi, Thailand,

Noparratara Beach, Krabi, Thailand
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Phi Phi Island Updated

Phi Phi island pictures has been added.

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Hong Island Pictures Update!!

Hong Island Pictures

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More photo for Patong & Kalim Beach

Kalim & Patong Beach
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Activities on phuket beaches.

Maldive Island Update

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Lepe Island Photo Update.

Lepe Island is located 10 kilometres from the south of Rawi Island. This is where a sea gypsy village is situated. On the 13th-15th day of the waxing moon in May and November, sea gypsies would gather for a traditional celebration for 3 days and 3 nights. They would join in building a boat to float in the sea to in the belief that this would predict that fishing fortunes.

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Khao Kad Bay Update More..

Being a rather hilly place, Phuket is full of great views. We like to find the high spots, get some fresh air and sit on top of the world. Sometimes, it's good for your spirit just to get up above it all for a while.

The viewpoint at Khao Khad is up a hill on Cape Panwa, in the SE corner of Phuket. Getting there is easy enough when you know how, but it's not very well signposted and the signs that do exist are mostly in Thai. There are several roads leading there - Cape Panwa has many small roads and is a great area to drive around.

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