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Dubbed 'Pearl of the South' by the tourist industry, Phuket is Thailand's largest, most populous and most visited island. A whirl of colour and cosmopolitanism, Thailand's only island province revolves around and thrives on tourism, but still retains a spark of the real Thailand.
There are a hundred and one ways to pass the day in Phuket. There are also more tourists here than on any other Thai island - it certainly knows how to cater to tourists' every whim. Most flock to the beaches on the southwestern side, which are loaded with amenities and entertainment options.
Travel Warning: Security Concerns
Most travellers visiting Phuket will encounter no trouble but they should be aware of more serious security concerns elsewhere in Thailand .
severity: Mid-level alert
Fast Facts
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Thai
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +7
Country Dialing Code
+66
Weights & Measures
Metric
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