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Phuket

Thailand's largest island, pairing buzzing beach resorts with a charming Sino-Portuguese old town.

Notable spots

  • Patong Beach

    Beach

    The island's liveliest strip of sand and nightlife.

  • Old Phuket Town

    Culture

  • Phi Phi Islands day trips

    Nature

  • Big Buddha

    Landmark

Phuket weather & best time to visit

14-day forecast →

Best months: Jan, Feb, Apr and Dec

👕 Phuket in Oct: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

Photo: Patong (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikimedia