Phuket (pronounced /puːˈkɛt/, Thai: ภูเก็ต [pʰūːkɛ̀t]), formerly known as Talang (Tha-Laang) and, in Western sources, Junk Ceylon (a corruption of the Malay Tanjung Salang, i.e. "Cape Salang"),[2] is one of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Neighbouring provinces are (from north clockwise) Phang Nga and Krabi, but as Phuket is an island with no land boundaries.
Phuket, which is approximately the size of Singapore, is Thailand’s largest island. The island is connected to mainland Thailand by two bridges. It is situated off the west coast
Patong Beach
Patong Beach is Phuket's most developed beach and is 3 kilometres (1.9 mi)-long. It is located 15 km from Phuket town. Patong is mostly made up of hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and various tourist attractions. Daytime activities are primarily centered around the beach with many watersport activities available. Patong is equally well known for its nightlife, centered around Soi Bangla. Patong is also the cheap shopping option in Phuket selling items from clothes, fashion accessories to souvenirs
The Phuket Viewpoint
Phuket has many viewpoints, some with names, some without, but the best known and most visited is the 3 Beaches Viewpoint, also called Kata Viewpoint, though the sign by the road says "Karon Viewpoint
Above - the 3 beaches (Kata Noi, Kata, Karon) from the viewpoint
