Phuket has plenty to occupy you, but think about venturing off the island for a day or two. It can really be worth the effort. Just over the Sarasin Bridge, that joins Phuket to the mainland, is Natai Beach. Still unspoilt due to building restrictions, it’s quiet and there are no crowds or beach chairs to ruin the views. Further up the coastline are even more deserted beaches, each one gorgeous, and it’s very likely you’ll have the whole stretch of sand to yourselves!
Thai culture has been influenced largely by the main religion in the country, Buddhism. Over 90% of Thai’s are Buddhist, and there are temples, the Thais call them “wats”, everywhere.
Elephants are one of the main Phuket attractions that tourists want to see when they visit our island. You won’t be disappointed – you’ll see lots of them at the trekking camps based at the side of the road, sometimes you can spot them grazing in the fields. We’ve see them being walked on the beach sometimes, and even walking along the main road on their way to somewhere.
Songkran Water Festival is a major event in Thailand, and Phuket one of the best places to enjoy it. It’s exciting, fun, crazy and must be experienced if you are in the country. You are guaranteed to get wet, laugh until your jaws ache and join in something that is totally Thai.
There are all kinds of reasons why you should visit Phuket, so we have highlighted 5 of the best to make it easy for you.
Many years ago it would be a surprise to see people hiking and walking around Phuket. Local Thai people would stop and ask if you needed a lift, then you would have to explain that you were walking for exercise. They would drive off shaking their heads at ‘foreign ways’.
