Phuket formerly drives its wealth from tin and rubber, and enjoyed a rich  and colourful history. The island was on one of the major trading routes between India and China, and was frequently mentioned in foreign  trade’s ship logs.

The Portuguese, French, Dutch and English traded whit Phuket. Other visition were less friendly. Phuket’s  most famous monument is the memorial statue of the heroines Thao Thepkasattri and Thao Sisunthon, who rallied islanders in 1785 to repel Burmese in invaders.

Phuket is blessed whit magnificent coves and bays, powdery, plam-fringed white beaches, sparkling island-dotted seas, sincerely  hospitable people, superb accommodations and seafood, delightful turn-of-the-century sino-portuguese architecture; numerous sporting and leisure opportunities; a lush tropical landscape – all of which combine to create a delightful ambience for truly memorable holidays.

Once, Phuket and Phang Nga were located on the main land  and the provinces borderline is at the area of the Sarassin Bridge. At the item, it use to be Thailand’s  narrowest area. As time went by , the waves and long shore current deposit separated the two provinces and made Phuket the largest island of the country.

Nowadays,  to make a visit to Phuket  is very convenient by crossing the Sarasin and Thep Krasattri Bridge which link Phang Nga with Phuket.

However , either Thai or foreign tourists choose to travel by plane which takes approximately one hour to arrive at Phuket.