| Numerous famous dive sites in Thailand are located in the Andaman Sea, such as the Similan Islands, Phi Phi Islands, and the Tarutao-Adang-Rawi-Lipeh Archipelago. This makes Phuket a travel hub for both Thai and foreign divers. It also serves as a port for liveaboards and private yachts that offer diving services in the region. | |
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General Info
Phuket, known as the 'Pearl of the Andaman,' is a world-renowned tourist city. It boasts beautiful landscapes, sandy beaches, and crystal-clear blue waters, along with a full range of tourist amenities. As Thailand's largest island, it is located on the country's western coast in the Andaman Sea of the Indian Ocean. The island has an area of approximately 543 square kilometers, with its longest point from north to south measuring about 48.7 kilometers and its widest point from east to west measuring about 21.3 kilometers. Phuket is divided into three districts: Mueang Phuket, Thalang, and Kathu.Getting There
By Plane
Currently, there are direct domestic flights from Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, and several other provinces in Thailand, as well as direct international flights from dozens of countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea, London, Frankfurt, Bali, Sydney, and Paris. If you cannot fly directly from your country to Phuket, you can fly to Bangkok and then choose from over 50 daily flights from Bangkok to Phuket, with a travel time of just one hour.
By Car
From Bangkok, take the Thonburi-Pak Tho route (Highway 35) and then Highway 4 (Phetkasem Road), passing through Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Ranong, and Phang Nga. Cross the Sarasin Bridge to enter Phuket Province. The total distance is 862 kilometers.
By Bus
Regular and air-conditioned buses depart from the Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok to Phuket daily.
By Train There is no direct train service from Bangkok to Phuket. If you wish to travel by train, you must get off at Phun Phin Railway Station in Surat Thani Province and then take a bus to Phuket.
Emergency
Here is the English translation for the list of hospitals in Phuket that provide hyperbaric chamber services:
