Flights depart from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport for Phuket International Airport several times a day and take only one hour.
Trains don't go all the way from Bangkok to Phuket, but you can hop on one until you reach the town of Surat Thani and then switch to a bus for the rest of the journey.
There are both day and overnight buses from Bangkok to Phuket–all of them offering AC, on-board snacks and drinks, and free movies.
Kata Beach is a 1.5-km strip of golden sand and is considered one of the most popular beaches in Phuket due to its combination of beauty, facilities and activities. Hundreds of people come each day to soak up the sun and swim in the sea. Often busy but never crowded, this beach is pleasing in man...
Ya Nui Beach lies between Promthep Cape and Windmill Viewpoint, 2 of Phuket's most popular viewpoints. It's a charming little cove offering good snorkelling, kayaking, and fishing. The sand is soft and comfortable, with plenty of shells for kids to collect.
Surin Beach in Phuket is an excellent spot for sunbathing on fine and white sand, with the Andaman Sea stretching out before you. Its calm and clear waters are excellent for snorkelling and kayaking, as well as boogie-boarding and surfing.
Promthep Cape is one of the most photographed locations in Phuket.
Windmill Viewpoint is located between Ya Nui and Nai Harn beaches in south Phuket. Not far from Phromthep Cape, it has several tall, slim white windmills belonging to the Promthep Alternative Energy Station. This hilltop viewpoint features west-coast vistas similar to Phromthep but is usually qui...
Bangtao Beach spans 6 km in length, making it one of Phuket's longest beaches. For the most part, it's pretty deserted – hotels mostly occupy its southern end, while the northern end is generally very quiet and peaceful. Only a few small beach bars are dotted along its length.
The Phuket Indy Market is a place locals – especially teenagers and young adults – come to enjoy themselves with an entertaining mix of vendors, live performances and more.
Soi Freedom is a very narrow and beer bar-lined soi (alley), which has – like several of Bangla Road’s side streets – undergone a name change over the years. It may still be known by its old moniker: Soi Eric.
At one point in Bangla's history, Soi Hollywood was formerly known as Soi Easy but was renamed following the reopening of the Hollywood Phuket nightclub.
Soi Lion was once a small but popular group of bars located at the top of Bangla road. It was most likely named after Lion Livemusic nightclub.
Soi Viking, located opposite Illuzion Nightclub, is sometimes called 'Soi Absolute', after the Absolute Bangla Suites right at the end.
White Room Nightclub is a well-known name on Patong Beach’s famous Bangla Road, providing a large, chic and modern party space.
Illuzion Show & Discotheque is one of the most impressive night spots in the most popular resort town of Patong Beach. Located along Phuket's most famous nightlife entertainment street – Bangla Road – Illuzion is set on the second storey of a large building towards the Jungceylon end of the street.
Tiger Disco is a huge entertainment complex located on Patong Beach’s infamous Bangla Road.
Aussie Bar is a 2-storey bar/pub that acts as the epicentre of all things Antipodean on Soi Bangla. It has lots of large-screen TVs showing sport (the owner is an avid Australian-rules fan) and 3 pool tables.
Kangaroo Bar's major draw – apart from the easy-going atmosphere – is its tremendous music collection played by the appropriately-named DJ Song. Lining the walls are thousands of Polaroid shots of happy-looking customers.
Red Hot is an almost exact reincarnation of Margarita’s that stood on the same spot for over 10 years.
TaiPan Disco combines just about everything (in)famous about Phuket’s Bangla Road, resulting in a lively all-in-one venue in Patong. This old-time favourite offers live music from 9.45 to midnight and a feel-good club vibe created by in-house DJs.
Black Rock Viewpoint is challenging to get to but certainly worth the effort.
Karon Viewpoint is one of the most frequented viewpoints in Phuket. Located between Nai Harn and Kata Noi beaches, it's busy most days of the year and a popular stop in many tour itineraries. From here, You can take in views of Kata Noi, Kata Yai and Karon beaches.
Khao Rang Viewpoint – sometimes called Rang Hill Viewpoint – is among the most famous of the many viewpoints around Phuket.
Laem Singh Viewpoint is a popular stop on the coast road between Kamala Beach and Surin Beach.
Monkey Hill is another name for Toh Sae Hill in Phuket Town – the reason why becomes fairly obvious after a few hundred metres when you come across a troupe of macaques munching away on fruit. One of the highest hills in Phuket Town, Monkey Hill is home to a few TV and radio stations and a popula...
Panwa Viewpoint, also known as Khao Khad Views Tower, offers full 360° views out over southern and eastern Phuket.
Café del Mar Phuket is a classy beach club belonging to the world-famous brand from Ibiza. It brings the sophisticated party atmosphere of its namesake to the northern end of Kamala Beach, with a high-quality setting and a great soundtrack of chillout beats.
Catch Beach Club is a high-quality bar, restaurant and lounge spot right on the beautiful Bangtao Beach.