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Phuket, Thailand Hotels and City Guide
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The island of Phuket, Thailand's largest, is among the world’s most popular holiday destinations. Known as the 'Pearl of the South', Phuket is nestled amidst the translucent waters of the Andaman Sea, in the southern part of Thailand. Magnificent mountain ranges, white sandy beaches and luxury accommodations have made this island a leisure traveller's paradise.
The name 'Phuket' is derived from a Malay word, 'Bukit', which means mountain. The island was formerly known as Tha-Laang or Ta-lang; a derivative of the old Malay term 'Telong', meaning 'Cape'.
Phuket is primarily made up of mountains, with a large mountain range stretching from north to south in the western part of the island. Nearly 70% of Phuket is covered by forests and the Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Sanctuary, in the north of the island, features a 20 square kilometre (8 square mile) land area of protected rainforest. The Sirinat National Park, on the north-western coast, protects an area of 90 square kilometres (35 square miles), including the Nai Yang beach, where sea turtles lay their eggs.
The western coast of Phuket is home to some of the most beautiful beaches of the world - the island's principal tourist attraction. Nearing the southernmost point of the island is Laem Promthep (Brahma's Cape), a popular sunset viewpoint of Phuket. Patong Beach is the primary tourist area in the island and most of Phuket's nightlife and bargain shopping are available here. Karon Beach, Kata Beach, Kata Noi Beach, Nai Harn Beach and Bang Tao Beach are the other popular beaches on the island.
Phuket Facts
Phuket Population: 46,510 (Source: UN Population Division 2000 estimate)
Thailand Population: 62,354,402 (Source: UN Population Division 2000 estimate)
Currency: Baht (1 US dollar = approximately 40 Baht)
The baht is divided into 100 satang. 'Copper' coins are valued at 25 and 50 satang. 'Silver' coins are in denominations of 1, 2 and 5 baht. A 10 baht coin is composed of both 'silver' and 'copper'. Banknotes are valued at 10 baht (brown), 20 baht (green), 50 baht (blue), 100 baht (red), 500 baht (purple) and 1000 baht (khaki).
Time Zone: UTC + 7 hours
Language: Official language is Thai and there are ethnic and regional dialects. English is the secondary language and is understood and spoken by many.
Hotels in Phuket, Thailand
 |  | Best Western Phuket Ocean Resort562 Patak Road, Karon Beach, Phuket, 83100, Thailand   The Best Western Phuket Ocean Resort is conveniently located at Karon Beach on the hillside and among the coconut groves. Our hotel is one of the best-valued vacation resorts in Phuket. You will enjoy seeing the sunset reflected on Karon Lagoon while walking on the beautiful... More » |    |  |
|  | Best Western Premier Bangtao Beach Resort & Spa124/29 Moo 3 Tumbon Cheung Thalay, Thalang, Phuket, 83110, Thailand Relax and play in paradise at the Best Western Premier Bangtao Beach Resort & Spa, our full-service beach resort located directly on the white sand beach of Bangtao Bay, also known as Laguna Beach, Phuket. Enjoy spacious rooms with private balconies and stunning Andaman... More » | | |
|  | Holiday Inn Resort Phuket52 Thaweewong Rd., Patong Beach PHUKET 83150 THAILAND Full Business centre - 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Meeting and Banquet Equipment: Floor Standing and Table MicrophoneClip-on Microphione and Wireless MicrophoneSlide Projector"Carousel"Type, KodakOverhead Projector, 3 MBig Screen, 244cm and Small... More » |  | |
|  | Banyan Tree Phuket22 Moo 4 Srissoonthorn Road, Phuket, Thailand Hotel Description: Bordered by the golden sands and gentle waves of the Andaman Sea.Banyan Tree Phuket is an oasis of peace and tranquility. A tropical paradise of extraordinary natural beauty. With seemingly endless beaches of glistening... More » |  | |
 | Dusit Laguna Hotel & Resort, Phuket 390 Srisoontorn Road,Cherngtalay District,Amphur Talang,Phuket 83110,Thailand |
 | Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa 333 Patak Road - Karon Beach - Muang - Phuket - Thailand 83100 |
| 84 Moo 8 Sakdidej road T Vichit, Phuket, Thailand |
 | Crowne Plaza Karon Beach Phuket 509 Patak Road Phuket, 83100 Thailand |
 | 54 Ked Kwan Road, T Karon Muang Kata Beach, 83100 Phuket, Thailand |
| 41 Thaweewongse Road Patong Beach Kathu, 83150 Phuket, Thailand |
 | Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort 8 / 5 Moo 1 Tumbon Karon Phuket 83000 Thailand |
| 154 Phang Nga Rd Muang, 83000 Phuket, Thailand |
| 106/27 MU-3 Surin Beach Road Cherngtalay, Talang, 83110 Phuket, Thailand |
 | 42/12-13 Moo 5, Rawai Muang Phuket, Thailand |
| 135-23 Rat-U-Tit 200 Years, Patong Beach Kathu, 83150 Phuket, Thailand |
| Best Western Premier Supalai Resort & Spa 69/9 Moo 6, Ao Po - Lang Daeng Road, Paklok, Thalang, Phuket, 83110, Thailand |
 | Novotel Beach Resort Panwa Phuket 5/3 Moo 8 Ao Yon, Khao Khad Road, T Wichit A Muang, 83000 Phuket, Thailand |
| Kalim Beach Road, Patong, 83150 Phuket, Thailand |
| 204 Karon Road, Muang District, Karon Beach, 83100 Phuket, Thailand |
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