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Phuket, Thailand

When to visit

VERY BUSYJan26°5d rainBEST
VERY BUSYFeb27°4d rainBEST
BUSYMar28°4d rain
BUSYApr29°7d rain
MODERATEMay29°12d rain
MODERATEJun28°14d rain
MODERATEJul28°16d rain
MODERATEAug28°16d rain
NOT BUSYSep27°20d rain
NOT BUSYOct27°18d rain
BUSYNov27°12d rainBEST
VERY BUSYDec26°7d rainBEST

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Attraktioner i Phuket, Thailand

Big Buddha

1. Big Buddha

4.6 (37,749)
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Wat Chalong

2. Wat Chalong

4.6 (16,796)
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Old Phuket Town

3. Old Phuket Town

NeighborhoodPolitical

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Den bedste måde at opleve en by med en lokal guide.

Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!

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Kata Beach

4. Kata Beach

4.5 (4,406)
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Karon Beach

5. Karon Beach

4.6 (8,976)
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Promthep Cape

6. Promthep Cape

4.7 (17,725)
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Phang Nga Bay

7. Phang Nga Bay

4.7 (419)
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Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

8. Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

4.8 (2,918)
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Things to Do in Phuket, Thailand

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Patong Beach

James Bond Island

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Traditional Sweet Dishes

O-Aew

O-Aew

A shaved-ice dessert made from a jellied mix of banana-flour and bean starch, served with syrup and red beans, O-Aew is unique to Phuket and reflects the island's Hokkien Chinese heritage.

Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niao Mamuang)

Mango Sticky Rice (Khao Niao Mamuang)

A Thailand-wide favorite, in Phuket fresh tropical mangoes and beachside vendors make this sweet coconut-glutinous rice dish an especially beloved treat for visitors and locals alike.

Khanom Krok

Khanom Krok

These small coconut-rice pancakes are a classic southern Thai street snack in Phuket, crisp on the outside and creamy inside, and commonly sold at markets and night stalls.

Traditional Savory Dishes

Mee Hokkien

Mee Hokkien

Hokkien-style stir-fried egg noodles brought by Chinese immigrants, Mee Hokkien in Phuket is often tossed with seafood and prized for its smoky wok hei flavor.

Moo Hong

Moo Hong

A Phuket specialty of slow-braised pork belly flavored with soy, rock sugar, garlic and white pepper, Moo Hong highlights the island's Chinese and southern Thai culinary fusion.

Oh Tao (O-A-Tao)

Oh Tao (O-A-Tao)

A distinctive Phuket street-food omelette made with mussels or oysters, sticky rice batter, taro and bean sprouts, Oh Tao is a must-try local comfort dish.

Traditional Beverages

Thai Iced Tea (Cha Yen)

Thai Iced Tea (Cha Yen)

Bright orange, sweet and creamy, Thai iced tea is sold everywhere in Phuket and is a popular, refreshing drink for beachgoers and market visitors.

Thai Iced Coffee (Oliang)

Thai Iced Coffee (Oliang)

Strong, slightly sweet and served over ice with milk, Oliang blends Thai and Chinese coffee traditions and is a common morning pick-me-up in Phuket markets.

Fresh Coconut Water

Fresh Coconut Water

Chilled coconuts are sold on beaches and at roadside stalls across Phuket, making fresh coconut water the quintessential tropical drink for hydration and refreshment.

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Day trips

Phi Phi Islands

46 km 1.5-2h by ferry

Iconic limestone cliffs, snorkeling and Maya Bay views.

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Phang Nga Bay (James Bond Island)

40 km 45 min by speedboat, 1.5h by longtail

Karst islands, sea caves, canoeing and James Bond Island.

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Khao Sok National Park

140 km 2.5-3h by car

Ancient rainforest, Cheow Lan Lake, wildlife and trekking.

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Similan Islands

84 km 1.5-3h by speedboat

World-class diving, clear water and granite islets.

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Getting there

Train stations

Surat Thani Railway Station

State Railway of Thailand, Southern Line to Bangkok and Hat Yai

Thung Song Junction

Southern Line connections to Trang, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Hat Yai

From Phuket Airport take a metered taxi or airport bus to Phuket Town or Patong; book ahead in high season.

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Nyttige oplysninger for Phuket, Thailand

Populære shoppingstederJungceylon, Central Festival Phuket, Phuket Weekend Market (Naka Market)
Populære nattelivsstederBangla Road, Patong, Kata/Karon beach clubs, Paradise Beach Club
Populære afslappede restauranterLocal street stalls, Family restaurants, Seafood restaurants
Populære fine restauranterBlue Elephant, Mom Tri's Kitchen, Acqua
Populære kaffebarerGallery Cafe, Bookhemian Cafe, Cafe del Mar
Postevand sikkert at drikkeNej
Digital nomad visumNej
Bedste taxi-appGrab, Bolt
Taxi pris / km$0.5
Turister / år10000000
Befolkning416000
Mobil internet hastighed40 Mbps
Arbejdsløshedsprocent1 %
Fattigdomsprocent9 %
Gennemsnitlig indkomst / måned$700
Gennemsnitlige leveomkostninger / måned$900
Hotelpris / nat fra$25
Ølpris fra$2
Kaffepris fra$2
Gademad pris fra$1.5
Restaurantmåltid pris fra$4
Lokal valutaTHB
StiktyperA, B, C, O
ReligionerBuddhism, Islam, Christianity
Talte sprogThai, English, Chinese (various)
Etniske grupperThai, Thai Chinese, Malay
Politisk orienteringcentrist to conservative
Befolkningstæthed720 /km²
Geografisk område576 km²
Mulige naturkatastroferTropical storms, Monsoon flooding, Coastal erosion, Tsunami
Farlige dyrMonkeys, Sea urchins, Jellyfish, Snakes, Stray dogs
Steder til en god gåturPhuket Old Town, Patong Beach Promenade, Kata Beach, Karon Beach
Populær offentlig transportTaxis, Tuk-tuks, Songthaews, Motorbike taxis, Ride-hailing apps
FlyselskaberThai Airways, Bangkok Airways, Thai VietJet Air, AirAsia
Anbefalede vaccinationerRoutine vaccinations, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Tetanus, Rabies (if risk)
ArkitekturtypeSino-Portuguese, Modern, Traditional Thai
Gennemsnitligt ølforbrug pr. person / år20 l
Gennemsnitligt vinforbrug pr. person / år1 l
Drikkepenge-kulturNot obligatory, small tips appreciated in restaurants and for guides.
Coworking / dag$8
Airbnb / måned$1000
1-værelses leje / måned$500
Fitnesscenter / måned$35
Dagligt budget (backpacker)$35
Dagligt budget (mellemklasse)$80

Oversigt for Phuket, Thailand

Engelsk færdighedDårlig
TrafiksikkerhedDårlig
Venlig over for udlændingeGod
YtringsfrihedDårlig
Offentlig transportDårlig
SundhedsvæsenGennemsnitlig
UddannelseGennemsnitlig
Strømnet pålidelighedGod
Sikkerhed mod voldelig kriminalitetGennemsnitlig
GåvenlighedGennemsnitlig
NattelivGod
MadsceneGod
LGBTQ+ venligGod
Startup-sceneDårlig
StøjniveauGennemsnitlig
RenlighedGennemsnitlig
Adgang til naturMeget god
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