PRACHUAPKHIRIKHAN -HUAHIN

PRACHUAPKHIRIKHAN






The provincial capital is a fishing port with a superb location beside beautiful curving bays and amongst steep mountain outcrops. About 100 kilometres to the north of Prachuap Khiri Khan is Hua Hin, Thailand’s first beach resort which is renowned for golf and spa. Between Hua Hin and Prachuap Khiri Khan are Pran Buri with many boutique resorts and Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park with soaring peaks, numerous caves and exotic bird life.

Hua Hin

281 kilometers south of Bangkok, Hua Hin, which literally means stone head in Thai, is the oldest beach resort of the country and is still very popular. Clean white sand, crystal clear water and a tranquil atmosphere has continued to attract tourists in search of peaceful and relaxing holidays.

The town was originally known as Ban Samoe Rieng, or Ban Laem Hin (Stony Point Village). The construction of a railway station in the city as part of the Southern Railroad in the reign of King Rama VI resulted in making Hua Hin stand out from many quite fishing villages. In addition, the construction of a Summer Palace of King Rama VII totally transformed the village into a high-society resort town for royalty. Even today, the Royal Family continues to reside at the Palace for part of the year.

Hua Hin’s consequence came with the opening of the Railway Hotel (known today as the Sofitel Central Hotel), an elegant Victorian-style resort hotel, and also the countrys first standard golf course. A cluster of royal and high-society residences gradually became more visible resulting in the transformation of the whole village into the first seaside resort of the country, where visitors could enjoy swimming, fishing, and golfing in the country’s first standard golf course.
Today, Hua Hin is a well-established beach destination with word-class facilities coupled with a true sense of Thai hospitality. Despite its expansive growth and development as a luxurious destination, the splendor of Hua Hin remains intact. Remaining content in itself, Thailand’s oldest seaside resort has never sought international recognition. It has continued to provide a peaceful and relaxed sanctuary in a picturesque environment that comes with a true sense of historical identity.


How to get there




By car

Drive along Highway No. 35 (Thon Buri-Pak Tho) passing Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram Provinces and then take Highway No. 4 to Hua Hin Total distance is 123 kilometers. Alternatively, it is possible to travel via Nakhon Pathom and Ratchaburi Provinces.




By Bus

Buses from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal cost 110 bahts for 1st class (air-conditioned), 85 bahts for 2nd class (air-conditioned) and 61 bahts (ordinary). The trip takes about 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Various agencies on Khao San Road in Bangkok operate minivans to Hua Hin for 150 baht per person. The bus leaves for Bangkok from a station next to Siripetchkasem Hotel. In addition, there are air-conditioned buses leaving for Chumpon Province (125 baht, 4 hours), Surat Thani Province (210 baht, 7hours), Phuket Province (305 baht, 10 hours) and Krabi Province (280 baht, 9 hours)


By Train

The trip takes about 3-3/4 hours from Bangkok; 1st class fare is 202 baht (rapid and express only), 2nd class is 102 baht (rapid and express only) and 3rd class is 44 baht. Call 1690 for more details.

Getting Around

Local buses/songthaews from Hua Hin to the Hat (beach) of Khao Takiap, Khao Tam and Suan Son cost 7-10 baht / person. These buses run from around 6 a.m. until 5.50 p.m.

Buses to Pranburi are 10 baht and leave from the same area of Chomsin Road.
Samlors may cost 40 baht / trip in to town.

Motorcycles and bicycles can be rented from a couple of places on Damnoen Kasem Road near the Jed Pee Nong Hotel. Motorcycle rates are from 150 baht to 200 baht per day for 100cc and 250 baht to 300 baht for 125cc. Occasionally larger bikes - 400 to 750cc - are available for 500 baht to 600 baht a day. Bicycles are 30 baht to 70 baht per day.

At the fishing pier visitors can charter boats to Ko Singtoh for 800 baht a day. On Hat Takiap it is possible to get cheaper fares for 700 baht.


RECOMMENDED ATTRACTION


Namtok Huai Yang National Park, Prachuap Khiri Khan
This 16-square kilometre-park covers a forested area on the Tanao Si Mountain Range. A 5-layer water...


Hat Wanakon National Park, Prachuap Khiri Khan
23 kilometres from Prachuap Khiri Khan, this 38-square kilometre park is centred on a fine 7 kilomet...


Pran Buri, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Pran Buri is some 30 kilometres south of Hua Hin. There are several beach resorts in peaceful atmosp...


King Mongkut Memorial Park of Science an..., Prachuap Khiri Khan
This Science Park was established at Wa Ko in 1989 to commemorate King Monkut (King Rama IV), who is...


Khao Chong Krachok, Prachuap Khiri Khan
From the foot of the hill in the north of the town, up 395 steps, sits a much revered monastery. The...


Ao Manao, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Lying some 5 kilometres south of the town, this beautiful curved bay, once a battlefield between the...


Sam Roi Yot National Park, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Located 63 kilometres south of Hua Hin in the vicinity of Kui Buri district, this coastal national p...


Suan Son Pradiphat, Prachuap Khiri Khan
This beachside area belongs to the Army Welfare Office and is open to the public. It is at Kilometer...


Namtok Pa La-u, Prachuap Khiri Khan
This beautiful 11-tiered rock waterfall is located in the densely verdant forest in the area of Kaen...


Khao Takiap Vantage Point, Prachuap Khiri Khan
This hill is situated at the southern end of Hua Hin, only 4 kilometers from the town. It can be eas...


Khao Hin Lek Fai, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Definitely a vantage point to see the whole town of Hua Hin, the hill is located approximately 3 kil...


Hua Hin Railway Station, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Built in the reign of King Rama VI, the station is one of Thailand's oldest railway stations. In add...


Khao Tao, Prachuap Khiri Khan
This small beach at the foot of Khao Tao Hill lies about 10 kilometers south of Hua Hin. It is locat...


Hat Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Hat Hua Hin is a 5-kilometer white sandy beach lined with a wide range of accommodations, from bunga...


Hat Ban Krut, Prachuap Khiri Khan
This quiet beach is situated mid-way between Amphoe Thap Sakae and Bang Saphan. A good view of the b...


Ao Mae Ramphueng and Ao Bo Thonglang, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Situated in the southern extremities of the province, both are scenic bays in the Bang Saphan distri...


Ko Singto, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Approximately 800 meters off the coast of Suan Son Beach is Ko Singto, a small island suitable for f...


Klai Kangwon Palace, Prachuap Khiri Khan
In Thai, the name of the palace literally means far from worries. This summer palace consisting of 3...


Khao Krailat, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Located near Khao Takiap, this steep hill lends its name to the temple that is located there. The te...


Hua Hin Arts and Crafts Center, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Situated in an old typical house on Naepkhehat Road, the center features a private collection of con...


Butterfly Garden, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Located opposite Klai Kangwon Palace, this is the first butterfly and herbal garden in Hua Hin. Surr...


Ko Thalu, Ko Sang, and Ko Sing, Prachuap Khiri Khan
These three islands suitable for fishing can be reached within 20 minutes by boat from Ban Pak Khlon...

LIST OF ACCOMMODATION


Kor Sor Resort & Spa
Kor Sor Resort & Spa is an exclusive private villa lakeside, located in Hua Hin, a sanctuary town.
Address :132/14 Borfai, Hua Hin, Prachuabkirikhan Thailand
Telephone :032-655710-3 Fax : 032-655714
Website : http://www.korsorhuahin.com
E-mail : info@korsorhuahin.com
No of Room : 20 Room , Price : 2470 - 12000 Bath





Feel @ Home
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Address :17 Soi Hua Hin 9/1, Phetkasem Road, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachub Kiri Khan
Telephone :0 3252 2423, 0 3252 2424, 08 7710 7444
Website : http://www.feelathomehuahin.com/
No of Room : ุ6 Room , Price : 2200 - 3000 Bath





Sunshine Pool Villa
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Address :478/20 Mu 2 Tambon Paknampran, Amphoe Pranburi, จังหวัดประจวบคีรีขันธ์
Telephone :0 3263 2159
Website : http://www.sunshinepoolvilla.com
E-mail : info@sunshinepoolvilla.com
Price : 5500 - 5500 Bath





Bacchus Home Resort
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Address :478/7 Mu 2 Tanbon Paknampran, Amphoe Pranburi, Prachub Kiri Khan
Telephone :0 3263 2287-8 Fax : 0 3263 2286
Website : http://www.bacchushomeresort.com
E-mail : info@bacchushomeresort.com
Price : 1890 - 4790 Bath





Sutthiporn Resort
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Address :25 Mu 2 Tambon Paknampran, Amphoe Pranburi, Prachub Kiri Khan
Telephone :0 3263 2276, 08 6604 2595 Fax : 0 3263 2277
Website : http://www.sutthipornresort.com/
E-mail : sutthipornresort@yahoo.com
Price : 1000 - 1300 Bath





Rocky Point Resort
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Address :90/1 Mu.7 , Tambon Nahukwang , AmphoeThap Sakae , Prachuapkhirikhan 77130
Telephone :0 3281 5299, 08 5426 9577 Fax : 0 3281 5300
Website : http://www.rockypointresort.net
E-mail : info@rockypointresort.net
No of Room : 16 Room , Price : 1000 - 4000 Bath





Baan Chay Lay
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Address :Suraprana Road, Tambon Paknampran, Amphoe Pranburi, Prachub Kiri Khan
Telephone :08 1880 0832
Website : http://www.baanchaylaypranburi.com
No of Room : 3 Room , Price : 4000 - 5000 Bath





Paskani Resort
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Address :33/2 Soi Takiab Village, Hua Hin-Khao Takiab Road, Tambol Nongkae, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachub Kiri Khan
Telephone :0 3265 5229, 0 3265 5231 Fax : 0 3265 5230
Website : http://www.resortdepaskani.com
E-mail : info@tamarindtour.com
Price : 1900 - 2400 Bath





Garden View Resort
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Address :88/2 Mu 11, Tambon Ao Noi, Amphoe Mueang, Prachub Kiri Khan
Telephone :0 3260 3561 Fax : 0 3260 3561
Website : http://www.prachuapgardenview.com
E-mail : marketing@prachuapgardenview.com
No of Room : 21 Room , Price : 1400 - 4200 Bath





Nishaville Resort & Spa
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Address :333 Mu 7, Ban Huay Yang, Tambol Tub Sakae, Amphoe Tub Sakae, Prachuap kiri khan
Telephone :0 2508 5335 Fax : 0 2508 5336
Website : http://www.nishavilleresort.com
E-mail : rsvn@nishavilleresort.com



The Sea-Cret Hua Hin
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Address :1/9 Soi Hua Hin 75/2 Tambon Nongkhae, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachuabkirikhan
Telephone :0 3253 2288, 08 0652 6776
Website : http://www.theseacrethuahin.com/
E-mail : info@theseacrethuahin.com
Price : 5900 - 12900 Bath





Ali Baba Resort Pranburi
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Address :169/8 Mu 3 Tambon Paknampran, Amphoe Pranburi, Prachuap kiri khan
Telephone :0 3263 0570 Fax : 0 3263 0570
Website : http://www.alibabaresort.com
E-mail : info@alibabaresort.com
Price : 2500 - 2500 Bath





M Hotel
M Hotel is the clean, budget and valuable accommodation near Pranburi junction.
Address :99 Moo 11 Tambon Nhong Ta Tam, Amphoe Pranburi, PrachupKhirikhan
Telephone :032-622-710-4 Fax : 032-622-719
Website : http://www.mhotelpranburi.com
E-mail : info@mhotelpranburi.com
Price : 960 - 3600 Bath





Baan Dow Resort
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Address :10 Moo 14 Hua hin-Nong Plub Rd., Hin Leh Fire, Hua hin, Prachuab Kiri Khan
Telephone :08 1838 2600, 08 3717 3456, 08 4388 8151 Fax : 0 3282 6600
Price : 4000 - 7500 Bath





Sunrise Resort
The resort offer relaxing views to the beach, in a peaceful setting of Bungalows in low rise modern ...
Address :
Telephone :0 3281 7149, 08 7704 7809 Fax : 0 3281 7149
Website : http://www.sunriseresort.in.th/
E-mail : info@sunriseresort.in.th
Price : 1300 - 1800 Bath





The Lapa Hua Hin
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Address :4/91 Soi Mooban Nongkae, Tambon Nongkae, Amphur Hua Hin, Prachuabkirikan
Telephone :0 3251 3222, 0 2579 2818 Fax : 0 3251 6714, 0 2561 5010
Website : http://www.thelapahotel.com
E-mail : sales@thelapahotel.com
No of Room : 32 Room , Price : 3700 - 21000 Bath





Hua Hin Mantra Resort
Exclusively located near Khao Ta Kieb, a tranquil and relaxing area of Hua Hin
Address :83/181 Soi Nongkae Village, Hua Hin, Prachub Kiri Khan
Telephone :0 3253 6777 Fax : 0 3253 6778
Website : http://www.huahinmantra.com/
E-mail : rsvn@huahinmantra.com
No of Room : 49 Room , Price : 2800 - 14500 Bath





Tiew Maprao Resort
a beach resort in Sam Roi Yot District
Address :232 Mu 2 Tambon Nong Khao Niaw, Amphoe Sam Roi Yot, Prachaup Khiri Khan
Telephone :081-483-3535, 081-371-8919, 087-087-4747
Website : http://www.tiewmapraoresort.com
E-mail : khunoatty@hotmail.com
No of Room : 11 Room , Price : 1000 - 6000 Bath





BaanChomphu
A hotel in town near Khao Chong Krachok
Address :119/2 Soi Bot Christ, Phithakchat Road, Tambon Prachup, Amphoe Mueang, Prachub Kiri Khan
Telephone :0 326 03871, 08 9995 9773
Website : http://www.baanchomphu.com
No of Room : 12 Room , Price : 500 - 700 Bath





Boat Lodge Hua Hin
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Address :84/12 Ban Hua Don, Tambon Nong Kae, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachub Kiri Khan
Telephone :0 3253 7223-4, 0 3252 1277 Fax : 0 3252 1277
Website : http://boatlodgeathuahin.com/

White Sand Hua Hin
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Address :41/8 Phekasem Road, Tambon Bofai, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachub Kiri Khan
Telephone :03252 0410-3 Fax : 0 3252 0414
Website : http://www.white-sand.com/
E-mail : info@white-sand.com
No of Room : 15 Room , Price : 1900 - 1900 Bath





The Hideaway Resort Hua Hin
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Address :Hua Hin Soi 9, Phetkasem Road, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachub Kiri Khan
Telephone :0 3254 7333 Fax : 0 3254 7719
Website : http://www.thehideaway-resort.com/
Price : 3900 - 5900 Bath





Hua Hin White Villa
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Address :125 Phetkasem Road, Tambon Hua Hin, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachub Kiri Khan
Telephone :0 3253 2971-2 Fax : 0 3253 3015
Website : http://www.huahinwhitevilla.com
E-mail : info@huahinwhitevilla.com
No of Room : 33 Room , Price : 1200 - 1500 Bath





Sundance
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Address :222 Phetkasem Raod, Tambon Hua Hin, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachub Kiri Khan
Telephone :0 3253 2929 Fax : 0 3253 2932
Website : http://www.sundancehuahin.com
E-mail : info@sundancehuahin.com
No of Room : 44 Room , Price : 2000 - 5600 Bath





Lamaison
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Address :172/6 Naret Dhamri Road, Tambon Hua Hin, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachub Kiri Khan
Telephone :0 3253 3007-9
No of Room : 29 Room , Price : 1800 - 3000 Bath





Rest Detail Hua Hin
In order for one to live their life in utter harmony one must first learn to adhere to the proverbia...
Address :19/119 Soi Hua Hin 19, Tambon Hua Hin, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachub Kiri Khan
Telephone :0 3254 7733 Fax : 0 3254 7722
Website : http://www.restdetailhotel.com/
E-mail : nuengruethai_s@restdetailhotel.com
No of Room : 56 Room , Price : 3800 - 9000 Bath





Baan Grood Arcadia Resort and Spa
a resort with a swimming pool in Ban Krut, Bang Saphan
Address :Hat Ban Krut 333/2 Mu 3 Tambon Thongchai, Amphoe Bang Saphan, Prachuap Khiri Khan 77190
Telephone :0 3269 5101, 08 0660 6011 Fax : 0 3269 5095
Website : http://www.baangroodarcadiaresort.com
E-mail : reservation@baangroodarcadiaresort.com
No of Room : 40 Room ,





Baan Suksiri
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Address :7/19 Liep Klong Chonpratan Road, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachub Kiri Khan
Telephone :032-534888, 032-513406
Website : http://baansuksiri.igetweb.com
E-mail : baansuksiri_huahin@hotmail.com
No of Room : 33 Room , Price : 750 - 1850 Bath





G-House
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Address :2/225 Hua Hin-Nongplub Road, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachub Kiri Khan
Telephone :0 3251 1100, 0 3253 4449 , 0 3251 2300 Fax : ext. 13
Website : http://www.ghouse-huahin.com
E-mail : info@ghouse-huahin.com
Price : 1200 - 1600 Bath





Baan Laksasubha Hua Hin
Tranquil water laps onto the white sands in an original, exquisite setting. At Baan Laksasubha, gues...
Address :53/7 Nares Damri Road, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachub Kiri Khan
Telephone :0 3251 4525 – 31 Fax : 0 3251 4532
Website : http://www.baanlaksasubha.com
E-mail : reservations@baanlaksasubha.com

ASARA VILLA & SUITE, HUA HIN
There is no other place like Asara Villa & Suite in the traditional resort town of Hua Hin. After a ...
Address :53 Hua Hin Soi 5, Hua Hin, Prachuab Khirikhan 77110 Thailand
Telephone :032547555 Fax : 032547762
Website : http://www.asaravillaandsuite.com/index.php
E-mail : asarahuahin-rsvn@asaravillaandsuite.com , info@asaravillaandsuite.com
No of Room : 96 Room ,





Putahracsa Hua Hin
Situated on the eastern coastline of residential Hua Hin, Putahracsa was designed by its owners with...
Address :22/65 Naep Khehat Raod, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Telephone :0 3253 1468-70 Fax : 0 3253 1489-93
Website : http://www.putahracsa.com
E-mail : info@putahracsa.com
No of Room : 59 Room , Price : 5800 - 22500 Bath





Pandorea Hotel
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Address :444/4 Moo 2 , Paknampran , Pranburi , Prachuap Khiri Khan
Telephone :0 3263 1351 Fax : 0 3263 1352
Website : http://www.pandoreahotel.com
No of Room : 17 Room , Price : 555 - 1400 Bath





La A Natu
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Address :234 Mu 2 Amphoe Samroiyot, Prachub Kiri Khan
Telephone :08 1731 8688, 0 8 1731 8689 Fax : 0 8 1734 8690
Website : http://www.laanatu.com
E-mail : info@laanatu.com
No of Room : 10 Room , Price : 4888 - 14888 Bath





Hua Hin Markwin Lodge Hotel
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Address :21/109 Western Railway Road ,Hua Hin,Prachuap Khirikhan 77110
Telephone :0 32 51 5817 Fax : 0 32 53 3707
Website : http://www.huahinmarkwin.com
E-mail : info@huahinmarkwin.com
Price : 2500 - 2500 Bath





Brazier Beach
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Address :Nomsao Beach 210 Mu 5 Tambon Samroiyot, Amphoe Samroiyot, Prachuap Kiri Khan
Telephone :0 3263 0555, 08 1734 4343, 0 2511 1397
Website : http://www.brassierebeach.com
E-mail : brassierebeach@hotmail.com
No of Room : 10 Room , Price : 4725 - 11500 Bath





Pa Tu House
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Address :Nomsao Beach 150 Mu 4 Tambon Samroiyot, Amphoe Samroiyot, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Telephone :0 3255 9302, 08 7998 0170
Website : http://www.baanpatu.com
No of Room : 6 Room , Price : 1500 - 1500 Bath





Sud Khop Far
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Address :1/1 Mu 2 Tambon Samroiyot, Amphoe Samroiyot, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Telephone :0 3255 9051-2
No of Room : 10 Room , Price : 1200 - 5500 Bath





Amara Inn and Resort
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Address :16/55 Soi 94 (Soi Mae Kep) Phetchakasem Road, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachup Khiri Khan
Telephone :08 1995 8820, 0 3251 6315 Fax : 0 3251 6506
Website : http://www.amara-huahin.com
E-mail : amarainn_huahin@yahoo.com
No of Room : 44 Room , Price : 800 - 1800 Bath





Phuri Mantra Resort and Spa
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Address :97 Mu 4 Tambon Paknampran, Amphoe Pranburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Telephone :0 3263 0550-3
Website : http://www.purimuntra.com
E-mail : rsvn@purimuntra.com

LIST OF RESTAURANT


chiewocha 2
Address : Sai Thong Building, Su Suek Road, Amphoe Mueang, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Telephone : 0 3255 0868-9
Fax : 032 - 550868
E-mail: Chiewocha@chiewocha.com
Website : http://www.chiewocha.com


Red Mango
Address : 41/1-2 , Hua Hin 55 , Phetkasem Road, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Telephone : 0 3251 2320



Ban Luk Sao
Address : Phetkasem Road, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Telephone : 0 3251 2366



Jay Khiao
Address : 42 , Ta Kiap Road, Tambon Nong Kae, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Telephone : 0 3251 2233,0 3253 6899
Fax : 0 3251 4302



Sai Thong
Address : Su Suek Road, Amphoe Mueang, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Telephone : 0 3261 1293



Rap Lom
Address : Su Suek Road, Amphoe Mueang, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Telephone : 0 3260 1677



Pramong
Address : 3 Kong Kiat Road, Amphoe Mueang, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Telephone : 0 3261 1168



Chiewocha 3
Address : Phetkasem Road, Amphoe Mueang, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Telephone : 0 3261 1118, 0 3260 1732, 08 1646 2547
Fax : 0 3260 4448
E-mail: Chiewocha@chiewocha.com
Website : http://www.chiewocha.com


Sasi Restaurant
Address : 89/159 Nong Kae, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Telephone : 08 1880 4004, 0 3251 2488, 0 3253 6606, 08 6551 0444
E-mail: sasi-restaurant.com
Website : www.sasi-restaurant.com


Khuang Seng
Address : Phetkasem Road, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Telephone : 0 3251 2088



Hai Piang
Address : 6/7 Phetkasem Road, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Telephone : 0 3251 1072, 0 3251 2070
Fax : 0 3251 3256

Charoen Photchana
Address : Naret Damri Road, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Telephone : 0 3251 2168



Chao Le
Address : 15 Naret Damri Road, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Telephone : 0 3251 3436-7
Fax : 0 3253 0610



Ban Pu Pen
Address : 33/4 Tambon Nong Kae, Amphoe Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan
Telephone : 0 3251 3751

TRAT

TRAT

Trat is Thailand’s eastern-most province, located about 315 kilometers from Bangkok. This small province borders on Cambodia with the Khao Banthat mountain range forming a natural demarcation.


With 52 large and small offshore islands, long white sandy beaches and unspoiled coral reefs, Trat offers delightful scenery and a tranquil hideout for nature-lovers. The province also serves as a major fruit-growing and fishing area.


The city of Trat is a starting point for Ko Chang island group or forays into outlying gem and Cambodian markets. Those enthralled by shopping will be delighted as Trat has more markets for its size than almost any other town in Thailand due to Cambodian coastal trade.


Like Chanthaburi, Trat is a very important ruby-mining province, with the most famous gem market located in Bo Rai District, some 50 kilometers north of the Cambodian border.

With an area of 2,819 square kilometers, the province is administratively divided into the districts of Muang, Khao Saming, Laem Ngop, Khlong Yai and Bo Rai, and the sub-districts of Ko Chang and Ko Kut.


The weather in and around Trat is very comfortable with warm temperatures throughout the year. The region is influenced by the northeastern and southwestern winds, which sometimes limit sea transport to a group of islands particularly from May to October when the southwest monsoon blows. During this period the western coast can be wet and stormy and occasionally unsafe for ferries and smaller boats to lift anchor. However, visitors can still visit the islands via the normally more popular routes, most of which are to the northeast of Ko Chang, anyway.

The Past

The history of Trat can be traced back to the reign of King Prasat Thong of the Kingdom of Ayutthaya. Formerly known as Muang Thung Yai, Trat has played an important role in the development of country’s stability and economy due to its strategic location. The town of Trat has later become a community of Chinese Merchants.

Trat served as a checkpoint and buffer city in 1767 and was responsible for providing provisions to King Taksin the Great before he moved his navy from Chanthaburi to Ayutthaya, where he expelled the Burmese and liberated the Kingdom from Burmese rule.

In the Ratanakosin period, during the reign of King Rama V, Trat played an important role again in stabilizing the country’s sovereignty. King Rama V made an agreement with the French government (who had also taken Chanthaburi under its supervision) to get Trat back. In doing this, Phra Tabong, Siamrat and Sri Sophon were traded off.

During the Indochina War, the French Navy tried to seize Trat again. The French Thai Battle broke out on 17 January 1941 at Ko Chang. The Thai Navy successfully drove out the French Navy.

TRAT : How to get there

By Car

From Bangkok, take Highway No. 34 (Bang Na-Trat) or Motorway to Chonburi, then use Highway No. 344 (Ban Bung-Klaeng) Arriving at Klaeng, turn onto Highway No. 3 and proceed to Trat. The total distance from Bangkok to Trat is 318 kilometers.




By Bus

Both air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses depart from Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai) to Trat every hour from 6 a.m. to midnight. From Bangkok the buses to Trat cost 169 baht for 1st class air-conditioned buses (132 baht for 2nd class) and 197 baht for 24-seat VIP air-conditioned buses or 113 baht for regular buses. The trip takes five to six hours by air-conditioned bus or about eight hours by regular bus.


For more information, contact Transport Co. Ltd at Tel: 0-2391 -4164, Choet Chai Tour Tel: 0-2391-2237, Chok Anukun Tour Tel: 0-2392-7680 and Suppharat Tour Tel: 0-2391-2331.

Several non air-conditioned buses leave daily, starting from 07.00a.m.-11.00p.m. Fare is 78B (Tel.02 391-2504). Air-conditioned buses leave every 1.30 hours, starting from 07.00a.m.-11.00p.m.. Fare is 140B (Tel. 02 391-4164).

From Chanthaburi to Trat, the regular bus takes about 30 minutes. If one goes by taxi from Chanthaburi to Trat, it takes around 45 minutes.

Travelling around Trat

Car rent in Muang District

Suppharat Opposite to Choet Chai Tour, Sukhumvit Road, Tel: 0-3931-2011, 0-3951-2236

Getting around the city

Sam lors around town should cost about 10 baht per person. Small song taews cost about 5 baht per person on a share basis or 20 baht to 40 baht for the whole vehicle.

Getting to Islands

Ferries depart either from Ao Thammachat Pier, or Ko Chang Centre Point Landings between 07.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m., with a travel time of 30 minutes. Private vehicles can be loaded onto the ferry. Please note that vehicles used on the island should be 4 wheel drive vehicles as road conditions are bumpy and there are steep slopes to be negotiated. From the landing on Ko Chang there are song taew services to various points. Fares should be settled beforehand.

RECOMMENDED ATTRACTION




Ban Salak Khok Community, Trat
The village of "Ban Salak Khok" is situated at Moo 3, Ko Chang, King Amphoe Ko Chang. (After disemba...


Ban Nam Chiao, Trat
This village is approximately 8 kilometers from town on the Trat-Laem Ngop route. It is noted for Ng...


Tree Top Adventure Park, Trat
On beautiful trees and with breathtaking views, you will experience new sensations never felt before...



Wat Yotha Nimit, Trat
This temple, which is also known as Wat Bot, is located on Tetsaban 4 Road near the city pillar. The...


City Pillar, Trat
Located on Lak Muang Road, the City Pillar stands in a Chinese-style building. This shrine was built...


Ao Tan Khu, Trat
This is a bay with fine sandy beaches that are popular with the local people during holidays


Ko Kut, Trat
This island is the farthest island from the coast of Trat. Its size ranks it as the fourth largest i...


Ko Mak, Trat
This is a large island to the south of Ko Chang that is blessed with several beautiful bays and beac...


Ko Kradat, Trat
This island is situated to the northeast away from Ko Mak. In the past, the area had an abundance of...


Ko Kham, Trat
This island is located near Ko Mak and is endowed with natural wonders such as crystal clear seas, c...


Ko Chang, Trat
A stretch of long white sandy beach dotted with coconut tree orchards is a common sight on Ko Chang ...


Wat Thong Thua, Trat
Wat Thong Thua, 4 kilometres from town on Sukhumvit Highway, is the site of an ancient Bot which was...


Wat Saen Tum, Trat
This temple is a Dharma-practicing facility amid the cool shade of forests and fruit orchards. To th...


Khao Lan Thai Red Cross Centre, Trat
The Khao Lan Thai Red Cross Centre on Trat-Khlong Yai Highway at Km. 48 was formerly a facility to a...


Ban Hat Lek, Trat
Ban Hat Lek is the farthest border village in Trat. It is on Highway No. 318 within Khlong Yai Distr...


Wat Buppharam, Trat
Located on Plai Khlong Road, the temple dates from the mid-17th century and features the oldest wood...


Residanggamport Residence, Trat
On Lak Muang Road, this is an old 3-story building that was once used as the residence of the French...


Ko Chang Yutthanawi Memorial, Trat
The Ko Chang Yutthanawi Memorial, at Laem Ngop, commemorates the Franco-Thai naval engagement on Jan...

Ko Wai, Trat
This big island, which a part of Ko Chang National Park and is situated next to Ko Laoya, has stone ...


Ko Rang, Trat
This small island at the west of Ko Mak does not have enough flat area suitable for setting up of an...


Ko Phrao, Trat
This island situated in front of Salak Petch Bay has clean and calm seas,...


Ko Ngam, Trat
This island is situated southeast of Ko Chang and is comprised of twin mountains linked by huge rock...


Ko Laoya, Trat
This wonderful island which is less than 1 kilometer long and 300 meters wide with beautiful beaches...


Ko Klum, Trat
Like Ko Chang, this is an island of historical significance during the Thai-French Naval Battle in 1...


Ko Chang Noi, Trat
Ko Chang Noi and Laem Chang Noi lie to the north of Ko Chang.


LIST OF ACCOMMODATION


Five Star Resort
an accommodation on Ko Chang
Address :30/3 Mu 3 Tambon Ko Chang, Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat 23170
Telephone :0 3955 5058-9 , 08 9920 4588
Website : http://www.fivestarkohchangresort.com/
E-mail : fivestarkohchang@hotmail.com
No of Room : 10 Room , Price : 500 Bath





Baanrimnam Resort
A resort by Bang Phra Canal in Trat town which offers comfortable, fully furnished and very cleaned ...
Address :88, 88/1-3 Mu 5, Ban Lang - Don Chuan Road, Tambon Nong Samet, Amphoe Mueang, Trat 23000
Telephone :0 3952 4494, 0 3952 5389 Fax : 0 3952 5237
Website : http://www.baanrimnam.com
No of Room : 14 Room , Price : 1250 - 1250 Bath





Coconut Beach Resort
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Address :17/2 Mu 4 , Hat Khlong Prao, Ao Prao, Ko Chang, Trat
Telephone :0 3955 1272-3, 08 1949 3838 Fax : 0 3955 1272
Website : http://www.webseiten.thai.li/coconut
No of Room : 67 Room , Price : 700 - 3000 Bath





Bamboo Bungalow
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Address :8/4 Mu 4 , Hat Sai Khao, Ko Chang, Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat
Telephone :0 3955 1158
No of Room : 11 Room , Price : 1500 - 2500 Bath





Ko Kud Neverland Beach and Resort
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Address :Amphoe Ko Kut, Trat
Telephone :0 3952 2637, 0 3954 0032
Website : www.neverlandresort.com
No of Room : 10 Room , Price : 2500 - 4200 Bath






Phumiyama
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Address :99/1 Mu 4, Mu Ban Khlong Prao, Ko Chang, Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat
Telephone :0 3955 8067-9, 0 1860 4623 Fax : 0 3955 8070
Website : http://www.bhumiyama.com
E-mail : sales@bhumiyama.com
Price : 3200 - 4800 Bath





Judo And Resort
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Address :26/12 Mu 3 , Tambon Ko Chang Tai, Hat Salak Phet, Ban Jek Bae, Amphoe Ko Chang , Trat
Telephone :08 9925 4122, 08 6050 5544, 08 9833 3088
No of Room : 14 Room , Price : 1200 - 1500 Bath





Ko Mak Coco Cape
Paradise on the sea.
Address :Ao Son Yai, Ko Mak, 1/8-9 Mu 2 , Tambon Ko Mak, Amphoe Ko Kut, Trat
Telephone :0 3950 1003, 08 1810 2679, 08 1915 0323 Fax : 0 3950 1003,
Website : http://www.kohmakcococape.com
No of Room : 38 Room , Price : 500 - 10000 Bath






Ko Kud Cabana
Paradise of island.
Address :26/3 Mu 2 , Hat Tapao, Amphoe Ko Kut, Trat
Telephone :0 3952 2955-6
Website : http://www.kohkoodcabana.com
E-mail : kohkoodcabana@hotmail.com
No of Room : 55 Room , Price : 1600 - 5500 Bath





Boutique Resort
11 luxury rooms.
Address :17/5 Mu 4, Tambon Ko Chang, Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat
Telephone :0 3955 1050, 08 1654 1206, 08 9938 6403
Website : http://www.kohchangboutique.com
E-mail : boutique_resort@hotmail.com

Krathom Hat Lek
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Address :104 Mu 1, Tambon Bo Ploy, Amphoe Khlong Yai, Trat
Telephone :0 3958 8198-9
No of Room : 16 Room , Price : 300 - 600 Bath





Hat Son Resort
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Address :34 Mu 5, Tambon Ta Nuek, Amphoe Khlong Yai, Trat
Telephone :0 3958 1883
Website : http://www.hadsonresort.com/
E-mail : webmaster@hardsonresort.com
No of Room : 30 Room , Price : 700 - 6000 Bath






Remark Cottage Resort And Restaurant
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Address :36 Mu 4 Ban Khlong Phrao, Ao Khlong Phrao,Tambon Ko Chang, Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat
Telephone :0 3955 1262
Website : http://www.remarkcottage.com
No of Room : 10 Room , Price : 2000 - 2000 Bath






Ban Saen Sabai Resort
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Address :16/8 Mu 4 Hat Khlong Phrao,Tambon Ko Chang, Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat
Telephone :0 3955 1061-2, 08 1732 3564 Fax : 0 3955 1062
Website : http://www.sansabaytravel.com
No of Room : 6 Room , Price : 1000 - 1500 Bath





Ko Kud Laguna Resort
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Address :Laem Yai Tui, Tambon Ko Kut, Amphoe Ko Kut, Trat
Telephone :0 2311 3668, 0 2311 3656, 0 2311 3670
Website : http://www.koodlaguna.com
No of Room : 15 Room , Price : 3200 - 7500 Bath





Ko Kradad Resort
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Address :7 Mu 1 Ko Kradat, Tambon Ko Mak, Amphoe Ko Kut, Trat
Telephone :08 1432 8027, 08 7922 1200 Fax : 0 2258 1736
E-mail : anuratch@vitafood.co.th
No of Room : 30 Room , Price : 2000 - 3800 Bath






Rayang Resort
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Address :7 Mu 1 Tambon Ko Mak, Amphoe Ko Kut, Trat

No of Room : 18 Room , Price : 2000 - 4000 Bath





Ao Khao Resort
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Address :Ko Mak, 60 Mu 1 Tambon Ko Mak, Amphoe Ko Kut, Trat
Telephone :0 3950 1001, 08 1982 0610 Fax : 0 3950 1001
Website : http://www.aokaoresort.com
E-mail : info@aokaoresort.com
No of Room : 24 Room , Price : 850 Bath





Lacyday Resort
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Address :49/6 Mu 1 Tambon Ko Mak, Amphoe Ko Kut, Trat
Telephone :0 3950 1064, 08 9099 7819
Website : http://www.kohmak.com
No of Room : 17 Room , Price : 200 - 300 Bath






Ko Mak Fantasia
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Address :Ko Mak, Amphoe Ko Kut, Trat
Telephone :08 9990 6333
Iyara Seafood
Address : Iyara Seafood 24 Moo4, Soi Wor Whaen, Khlong Prao Beach, Koh Chang, Trat 23170, Thailand. Tel: (66) 039-551353, 081-7510058
Telephone : (66) 039-551353, 081-7510058
Fax : (66) 039-551353
E-mail: kohchangiyaragroup@sanook.com
Website : http://www.kohchangiyara.com


Salakkok Seafood
Address : Baan Sakakkok, Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat
Telephone : 08 7132 2962, 08 1919 3995, 08 7132 2962



Salak Phet Seafood
Address : 43 Mu 2, Tambon Ko Chang Tai, Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat
Telephone : 0 3955 3099-100, 08 1429 9983
E-mail: info@kohchangsalakphet.com
Website : www.kohchangsalakphet.com


Para Seafood
Address : 15/4 Mu 4, Tambon Ko Chang, Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat
Telephone : 08 1261 3774, 08 1620 4411
Fax : 0 3936 3672
E-mail: para_resort@hotmail.com



Suki Kwang Tung
Address : 45/12 13 , Thetsaban 5 Road, Amphoe Mueang, Trat
Telephone : 0 3953 2334




Suan Pu
Address : 199 Mu 1, Tambon Nong Khan Song, Amphoe Mueang, Trat *Thai, Seafood
Telephone : 0 3951 2400, 0 3954 2355



Saeng Fa
Address : 157-159 ,Sukhumvit Road, Tambon Wang Krachae, Amphoe Mueang, Trat *a la carte
Telephone : 0 3951 1222, 0 3952 3373-4



Ratchani Bakery
Address : 40/1 , Chonlaprathan Road, Tambon Wang Krachae, Amphoe Mueang, Trat *a la carte
Telephone : 0 3953 0719



Rabiang Mai
Address : 60/1 Mu 5 , Tambon Nong Samet, Amphoe Mueang, Trat *Thai, Seafood
Telephone : 0 3953 1449



Khrua Dan Kao
Address : 400/5 Mu 8, Amphoe Mueang, Trat *at the end of the Noen Ta Maeo-Tha Ruea Dan Kao
Telephone : 0 3952 2955-6



Jiraporn Breakfast
Address : 36 Wichit Chanya Road, Amphoe Mueang, Trat
Telephone : 0 3951 1335
Saeng Chan
Address : 99/3 Mu 1, Tambon Laem Ngop, Amphoe Laem Ngop, Trat
Telephone : 0 3959 719899, 0 3959 7299



Ruean Tha-le
Address : 148/2 Soi Sukhaphiban 2, Amphoe Laem Ngop, Trat
Telephone : 0 3953 8211, 0 3959 7092



Rim Tha-le
Address : 199/9 Soi Krom Luang Chumphon, Tambon Laem Ngop, Amphoe Laem Ngop, Trat
Telephone : 0 3959 7084, 0 1636 8137



Rim Saphan
Address : 99/2 Mu 1, Sukhumvit Road, Tambon Laem Ngop, Amphoe Laem Ngop, Trat
Telephone : 0 3959 7194, 0 1862 3514






Kung Luang
Address : 133/2 Mu 1, Soi Sukhaphiban 2, Amphoe Laem Ngop, Trat
Telephone : 0 3959 7025, 0 3959 7185



Choe Pho Di Ban Chong Seafood
Address : 8/2 Mu 1, Tambon Ko Chang Tai, Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat
Telephone : 0 3950 1103,08 9936 1848



Dan Mai Seafood
Address : 19/1Mu 2, Amphoe Ko Chang, Trat
Telephone : 0 3958 6098


RECOMMENDED SHOPPING / SOUVENIR


Arunee
Seafood products


Sunday
Food products and handicrafts


Phonphimol
Seafood products


Ko Chang Souvenir
Seafood products


Che Noi
Seafood products

LIST OF LOCAL PRODUCT


Fruit
Apart from seafood products, Trat is also famous for tropical fruits such as rambutans, durian, krathon, pineapples and sweet sala. The fruit season is from April to July.

PHUKET

PHUKET


Located approximately 862 kilometers south of Bangkok is Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, which is often dubbed as the pearl of the Andaman, or the pearl of the south. Its natural resources- rocky peninsular, limestone cliffs, white powdery beaches, tranquil broad bays and tropical in-land forests contribute to making it the South’s wealthiest, busiest, most visited and most popular island and province.

Nestled in the tropical zone off the west coast of the southern part of Thailand in the Andaman Sea and the Indian Ocean, the province covers an area of approximately 543 square kilometers (excluding small islets).


It is estimated that Phuket Province covers an area of approximately 590 square kilometers if its 39 other small islands are included. The islands total length, from north to south, is estimated at 48.7 kilometers and approximately 21.3 kilometers wide.


Phuket borders on Phang-nga Province to the north. The other 3 sides are encircled by the Andaman Sea the place where many of the best diving sites are located. The island is connected to Phang-nga Province by Sarasin Bridge and Thep Krasattri Bridge.

Staying on the island is easy, as there are only two seasons in a year - the rainy season (May to October) and the hot season (November to April). The low season of phuket is between September and October as they are the wettest months. The best period for a visit, is from November to February, when it is possible to see the clear blue sky, feel the fresh sea breeze and marvel at the crystal clear water while lying on powdery, palm-fringed beaches. Average temperatures ranges between 23 C and 33 C.


Phuket’s topology is exceptional with 70 percent of its area covered with mountains which stretch from north to south and the remaining 30 percent being plains located in the central and eastern parts of the island. The island does not have any major rivers except for a total of 9 brooks and creeks.

Phuket is divided into 3 administrative counties namely Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Thalang and Amphoe Kathu.


Phuket has a lot more to offer its visitors other than its natural heritage sea, sand, sky, beach, forest, and world renowned diving sites. Sino-Portuguese architecture casts its spell delighting travelers to the city, while Phuket-style hospitality has never failed to impress visitors from all walks of life. In addition, accommodations ranging from world-class resorts to tropical-style bungalows have warmly catered to the different needs of travelers. For seafood lovers, there is a lot more to sample than just Phuket’s famous lobster. Altogether, these characteristics have made Phuket a truly unique destination.



History of Phuket

Most geologists believe that the area known as Phuket today was once a cape that extended into the Andaman Sea. Geographical formations gradually changed the capes location, finally detaching it from the mainland.

A famous Greek philosopher, Claudius Ptolemy, was the first person who mentioned the cape in his book written in the year 157. The cape was locally referred to as Jung Ceylon, which was located between latitudes 6 N and 8 N (the present site of Phuket Island). Natives called the place Cha Lang, which evolved to Tha Lang the name of the main town to the north of the island.

As a perfect stopover sheltering traders from monsoons, Jung Ceylon welcomed merchants from India, Persia, Arabia, Burma, China and also Siam. During the 16th century, the island was also a popular trading port for tin with Portuguese, Dutch, English and French traders flocking to the island. This contributed to making the development of mining so unprecedented. Chinese businessmen and miners later migrated to Phuket and soon enjoyed thriving business wealth.

Apart from serving as a meeting point for traders from Europe, Central Asia and China, Phuket also attracted ambitious immigrants, especially those from Portugal and China, to work in the tin mines. With its colorful history, visitors admire the Sino-Portuguese style architecture in the city especially those buildings located along the Thalang and Yaowarat Roads.

Thalang town was surrounded by Burmese troops who invaded the coastal area in 1785. It was under the leadership of Chan, the widow of the governor, and her sister, Muk, who united local residents and successfully fought and drove the invaders out of Phuket. It took over 30 days for the defending troops of Phuket, under the command of Chan and Muk, to claim their victory. As a result of such heroic deeds, noble titles were granted to Chan and Muk as Thao Thep Krasattri and Thao Si Sunthon respectively. To honor them, a monument was established at Tha Ruea Intersection, 12 kilometers to the north of Phuket City in 1966. They are still highly respected by Phuket residents even today.

However, 24 years later, the Burmese succeeded in seizing Thalang causing many local residents to flee to Phang-nga and Krabi. In 1825, some of them returned to re-establish a town and established a rice farming community. On the other hand, the area to the south of the island (Phuket City today) was developed and became a tin trading center.



When Phuket was elevated to a town in 1850, it attracted more immigrants from Thalang and nearby communities. In 1894, Phuket was promoted to be a Monthon administrative unit under the supervision of the central administrative body (located in Bangkok).

In 1902, Phraya Ratsada Korsimbi, a Sino-Thai businessman who contributed to developing the modern city of Phuket was appointed Governor of Phuket. He also helped to improve the welfare of local residents and set up the market system in the countryside. In 1916, Phuket became a province.

The tin mining industry has gradually failed to generate economic growth in Phuket, especially after 1985 when the price of tin fell by half. However, with its natural resources, Phuket later emerged as a tourist destination with great potential. This polished pearl of the Andaman is truly a destination that provides visitors with memorable experiences.

The islands long history has shaped the distinctive Phuket of the present with its diverse ethnic groups, culture, architectural influence, and fine cuisine. With approximately 35 percent of the population being comprised of Thai-Muslims, it is possible to see an equal number of Wats (Thai temples) located next to Mosques.

Useful Link

- Phuket Travel Information : www.phuketreport.com

PHUKET : How to get there

By air

This is perhaps the easiest way to get to Phuket. Domestic airlines operate several flights daily between Bangkok and Phuket. Some flights go to Phuket via Samui Island with a 40-minute stopover. List of operators are as follows:

Phuket Air offers daily flights to Phuket and the journey takes only 1.20 hours. Call 02 6798999 or visit www.phuketairlines.com for more details on flights.

Bangkok Airways has daily flights connecting Phuket with Pattaya and Samui. For more information, contact their Bangkok office at tel. 66 2265 5678. Reservations can be made at tel. 66 2265 5555. Alternatively, browse its website at www.bangkokair.com for more flight details.

Thai Airways International has numerous daily flights servicing the Bangkok-Phuket route. In addition, they have regular flights connecting Phuket with Hat Yai, Surat Thani, and Narathiwat Provinces. For more information, contact their Bangkok office at tel. 02 628 2000 or book your seat online at www.thaiairways.com

One-to-Go by Orient Thai operates a daily flight between Bangkok and Phuket. The flight time is 1.20 hours. Call 1126 or visit www.onetwo-go.com for more information.

Air Asia also offers several daily flights connecting Bangkok and Phuket. The flight time is 1.20 hours. Visit www.airasia.com or call 02 5159999 for reservations.
Nok Air has several daily flights between Bangkok and Phuket with a flight time of 1.20 hours. Visit www.nokair.com or call 1318 to make your reservation.

Destination Air porvides first class seaplane transfers to and from Phuket Internation Airport to resorts and hotels located in the Andaman sea. Popular destinations are such as Ko Phi Phi, Krabi, Ko Lanta. Services commence in July 2006. Contact Bangkok Office of Destination Air at Tel: 0 2261 5323, Fax: 0 2261 5331 or visit www.destinationair.com

Getting to Phuket from abroad

There are several direct flights between Phuket and international destinations, e.g. Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Penang, Singapore, and Sydney.
Dragon Air, Malaysia Airlines, Silk Airand Singapore Airlines also operate international flights connecting Phuket with other destinations. Please call airline offices for more details.

Transportation to and from the airport

Phuket International Airport is located approximately 30 kilometers north of the city, tel. 076 327230. Taxis between Phuket City and the airport costs approximately 400 baht but the fare to the beach ranges between 500 baht and 600 baht (The rate may decline now). Minivans charge approximately 80 baht /person to town, but 120 baht/person to Patong, Kata and Karon Beaches. Phuket Limousine (tel. 076 248596), located approximately 1 kilometer west of the city, operates hourly shuttles to the airport from 6.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.



By bus

Air-conditioned and non air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal for Phuket several times daily. Trips by air-conditioned bus, which normally leaves in the evening, take about 13 hours.
Call 0 2434 7192, 0 2435 1199 or visit www.transport.co.th for more information.



By car

From Bangkok, take Highway No.4 (Phetchakasem Road) through Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat Thani and Phang-nga Provinces, then cross the Thep Krasattri Bridge or Sarasin Bridge to Phuket Island. The total distance is 862 kilometers and the travel time is approximately 12 hours.



By rail

There is no direct train service to Phuket. Travelers arriving by train must get off at Phun Phin Railway Station in Surat Thani Province and continue by regular bus to Phuket. For more information, call the State Railway of Thailand, 1690, 0 2223 7010, or 0 2223 7020.

By Ferry

During the high season, travelers may opt to get to Phuket from Ko Phi Phi and Ko Lanta (both are in Krabi Province). Few ports in Phuket provide this service with fares ranging between 300 bahts and 500 baht. The trip may take 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on weather conditions.

Getting around Phuket


Car Rental Service

Avis Car Rent Airport Tel: 0-7635-1243, Kata Beach Resort Tel : 0-7638-1530-3
- Boomerang Travel & Tour 71/13 Patak Road, Chalong Bay Tel: 0-7638-1690
- Dusit Laguna Hotel Bang Thao Beach Tel: 0-7632-4322-9
- Hertz Car Rent Thawon Palm Beach Hotel, Karon Beach Tel: 0- 7638-1034-7
- Holiday Inn Patong Beach Tel: 0-7634-0608
- K.M. Travel Phangnga Road Tel: 0-7621-0893
- Le Meridian Karon Noi Beach Tel: 0-7634-0480-5
- The Metropol Hotel Montri Road Tel: 0-7621-5050
- Pansea Surin Beach Tel: 0-7632-4017-20
- Patong Merlin Patong Beach Tel: 0-7634-0037-41
- Pearl Village Nai Yang Beach Tel: 0-7632-7006
- Phuket Arcadia Karon Beach Tel: 0-7638-1038-40
- Phuket Airport Tel: 0-7632-7258
- Phuket Cabana Patong Beach Tel: 0-7634-0138-4
- Phuket Car Center Takua Pa Road Tel: 0-7621-2671-3
- Phuket Island Tel: 0-7638-1010
- Phuket Yacht Charter 5/3 Chao Fa Road Tel: 0-7621-6556
- Phuket Horizon Car Rent 235/4 Yaowarat Road, Tambon Talat Nua, Muang

District Tel: 0-7621-5200

- Pure Car Rent Opposite Thavorn Hotel, Ratsada Road, Tel: 0- 7621-1002
- Via Rent A Car 70/85 Rat U-Thit, Patong Beach Tel: 0-7634-0160

Motorcycle taxis

It costs approximately 20 baht / person / trip to travel around Phuket City. Alternatively, motorcycles can be rented from rental agencies located on Rasada Road or from several operators along beaches. The cost may vary from 150 baht 300 baht / day, depending on the number of cylinders.



Songthaeo and Tuk-Tuk

Songthaeos are operated along Ranong Road to several destinations on the beaches. The cost varies from approximately 20 baht to 25 baht / person / trip. Normally the service is provided from 7.00 a.m. until 5.00 p.m.

Tuk-Tuks can be chartered to the beach however, the rates which can be negotiated are higher at 200 baht to Patong Beach, 230 baht to Karon and Kata Beaches and 300 baht to Nai Han and Kamala Beaches. However, Tuk-Tuks drive around the town at the rate of 20 baht.


Taxi Meter

Visitors can call 076 232157-8 to get a metered taxi that will take them anywhere in Phuket. The metered fare will include a 20 baht surcharge.

Getting to nearby provinces




By bus

There are regular bus services (VIP, air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned) to neighboring provinces such as Krabi, Phang-nga, Chumphon, Ko Samui (bus/boat), Nakhon Si Thammarat, Ranong, Surat Thani, Satun, Hat Yai, Takua-Pa and Trang. Departures are from the Phuket Bus Terminal off Phang-nga Road. For more up-to-date schedules and fares, call Phuket Air-conditioned Bus Station, tel. 0 7621 1977.

Taxis & Vans

There are shared taxi and van services between Phuket and other nearby provinces. Fares of both are generally around double the fare of an ordinary bus. The stations of both taxis and minivans are also on Phang-nga Road.



By air

Some domestic airlines operate flights from Phuket to Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang, Hat Yai and Samui. For more details, check with your travel agent or the TAT office.

Getting to nearby islands from Phuket

Boats to nearby islands can be found at the following ports:

Rawai Beach

An old local port, it is from here that long-tail boats depart for nearby islands such as Ko He, Ko Racha Yai, Ko Mai Thon, Ko Lon, etc. The chartered price depends on the distance.

Ao Chalong

The largest port of Phuket that has all kinds of boats, including cruisers of tour companies which organize package tours to other islands.

Ao Makham

Located near Phanwa Cape, the port is only for cruisers and container ships.
Boat Lagoon Port (Ao Sapam) The port is for traveling boats of tour companies.


RECOMMENDED ATTRACTION


Hat Kalim (Kalim Beach), Phuket
Located north of Patong Beach is a secluded beach dotted with rocks and coral reefs. Accommodations ...


Hat Patong (Patong Beach), Phuket
This Beach is the most developed, most vibrant, most visited beach of Phuket that never fails to imp...


Hat Surin, Phuket
Located approximately 24 kilometers from town and only in a short distance north of Laem Sing is an ...


The Viewpoint, Phuket
The most famous observation point of the 3 beaches, Kata Not, Kata and Karon, is located on the road...


Phuket Fantasea, Phuket
Located on Kamala beach, Phuket Fantasea is dubbed as the ultimate nighttime cultural theme park of ...


Laem Sing, Phuket
Located just one kilometer from Surin Beach, Laem Sing is a relatively small quite beach perfect for...


Ao Bang Thao, Phuket
A large open bay that is the location of one of Phuket's longest beaches, Ao Bang Thao has a long hi...


Wat Phra Thong, Phuket
The temple is a popular attraction for both visitors and local residents. Located in the temple is t...


Phuket Aquarium, Phuket
Located at Cape Phanwa, southeastern-most end of the island is an extraordinary aquarium that displa...



Ko Racha, Phuket
The island consists of Racha Yai and Racha Noi islands located south of Phuket. Ko Racha Yai (Big Ra...


Ko Kaeo, Phuket
A small island located approximately 3 kilometers from Rawai Beach, south of Laem Phromthep where a ...


Ao Chalong, Phuket
This bay, which has the islands largest and most visited pier, is located 11 kilometers south of tow...


Laem Ka, Phuket
This Cape is located approximately 16 kilometers from the town center at the extreme southwest end o...



Dino Park, Phuket
An 18-hole mini-golf course is located beside Marina Cottage on Karon Beach. The golf course is set ...


Namtok Krathu, Phuket
This relatively small waterfall with a simple view but unique atmosphere is located approximately 4 ...


Phuket Abalone Farm, Phuket
the first commercial abalone farm in Thailand. Established in 1996, with authorized capital of 60 mi...


Wat Phranang Sang, Phuket
Located approximately 20 kilometers from town is a historic temple that serves as an invaluable refe...


The Two Heroines Monument, Phuket
This monument was established by local residents in 1966 to honor the heroic deeds of Thao Thepkasat...
The Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Sanctuary, Phuket
Located in Thalang District, approximately 20 kilometers from Phuket City, the sanctuary covers an a...


Thalang National Museum, Phuket
Located near the Two Heroines Monument, the museum features a permanent exhibition of life in old Ph...


Sirinat National Park, Phuket
The park is located approximately 30 kilometers from Phuket City. Occupying an area of 90 square kil...


Ko Nakha Noi, Phuket
Located near Po Bay, approximately 25 kilometers north of Phuket City, the island offers unspoiled n...


Ban Thao Thepkasattri, Phuket
A recent discovery has identified the house of Phuket's heroine, Thao Thepkrasattri. The place is lo...


Wat Chalong, Phuket
Phukets most popular and famous temple, Wat Chai Tararam, or Wat Chalong, was built in 1837. Located...


Thai Village and Orchid Farm, Phuket
Located on Thepkasattri Road, approximately 3 kilometers from Phuket City is an extraordinary place ...


Saphan Hin, Phuket
A public park located by the sea at the end of Phuket Road, Saphan Hin is a recreational park for bo...


Phuket Zoo, Phuket
Located on the way to Chalong Bay, the Zoo features a collection of Asian and African mammals and bi...


Phuket Submarine, Phuket
Phuket Submarine operates 5 dives daily and carries forty eight passengers into the waters southeast...


Phuket Sea Shell Museum, Phuket
Phuket Sea Shell Museum is located near Rawai Beach on the island's southwestern shores. On display ...


Phuket Cultural Center, Phuket
Located in the compound of the Rajabhat Institute of Phuket, the Center features an exhibition of Ph...


Phuket City and old buildings, Phuket
Phuket City is a fascinating city that can be explored on foot or by traditional means of transporta...


Phuket Butterfly Farm, Phuket
Located approximately 3 kilometers from Phuket City via Yaowarat Road and the Sam Kong intersection,...


Laem Phromthep or Phromthep Cape, Phuket
Literally translate as Brahmas Cape, Laem Phromthep is perhaps one of Phuket's most important landma...


Ko Si-re, Phuket
An interesting site to visit where visitors can explore the daily life of Chao Le as it is the oldes...


Ko Mai Thon, Phuket
A small peaceful island located southeast of Phuket, Ko Mai Thon is famous for its unique corals, cr...


Ko Lon, Phuket
A relatively large island located south of the city close to Ao Chalong. Tranquil and undisturbed, t...

Ko He, Phuket
Located southwest of Cape Panwa, the island is famous for its white powdery beach and rich coral ree...


Ko Bon, Phuket
A small island located south of Phuket that is well known for its long- stretch of white sandy beach...


Khao Rang, Phuket
A great view of Phuket Town can be seen by going to the top of Khao Rang Hill, on the town's north...


Hat Rawai, Phuket
Located approximately 17 kilometers from town is the less crowded, more peaceful and less commercial...


Hat Nai Han, Phuket
Located a few kilometers from Kata Beach, next to Phromthep Cape, approximately 18 kilometers from t...


Hat Kata (Kata Beach), Phuket
Located approximately 17 kilometers from Phuket City are Kata Noi (Small Kata) and Kata Yai (Big Kat...


Hat Karon (Karon Beach), Phuket
Located south of Patong Beach, Hat Karon is a curving beach that lies beautifully in the sun with sm...


Krathu Cultural Conservation Center, Phuket
Located approximately 7 kilometers from Amphoe Kratu town, the center is located in the compound of ...



Hat Kamala (Kamala beach), Phuket
Located approximately 26 kilometers from Phuket City, Hat Kamala is a relatively secluded 2-kilomete...

LIST OF ACCOMMODATION


MINI HOUSE 27
a guest house in Kathu District
Address :27 Sainamyen Rd., Patong Beach, Kathu, Phuket 83150
Telephone :0 7634 2864 Fax : 0 7634 2846
No of Room : 12 Room , Price : 500 - 1500 Bath





The Kris Hotel & Spa เดอะคริส โฮเท็ล แอนด์ สปา
an accommodation in Kathu area
Address :25 Ratchapatanusorn Road, Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Phuket 83150
Telephone :0 7634 2150-5 Fax : 0 7634 2156-7
Website : http://www.thekrishotel.com
E-mail : info@thekrishotel.com
No of Room : 129 Room , Price : 1190 - 3890 Bath





The Kris Resort เดอะ คริส รีสอร์ท
an accommodation on Bangtao Beach
Address :112/83-84 Mu 3 Hat Bang Tao, Tambon Choeng Talay, Amphoe Thalang, Phuket 83110
Telephone :0 7632 6400-3 Fax : 0 7632 6399
Website : http:://www.thekrisresort.com
E-mail : info@thekrisresort.com
No of Room : 60 Room , Price : 1500 - 6500 Bath





Casuarina shores
Luxury family holidays apartment in Phuket
Address :65/67 Moo 1 Sapam village Koh Kaew Muang Phuket 83000
Telephone :076 325 307 Fax : 076 325 307
Website : http://www.phuketapartmentholidays.com
E-mail : danmoglia@prodecon.co.th






Bang Tao Beach Gardens
Luxury family holidays apartments in Phuket
Address :Add: 65/67 Moo 1 Sapam village Koh Kaew Muang Phuket 83000
Telephone :076 326 454 Fax : 076 326 454
Website : http://www.phuketapartmentholidays.com
E-mail : danmoglia@prodecon.co.th







Baannaina Bungalow
Boutique Style
Address :18 Mu 2 Ketkwan Road, Tambon Karon, Amphoe Mueang, Phuket
Telephone :0 7633 3232 08 3180 8653 Fax : 0 7633 3220
Website : http://www.baannaina-bungalow.com
E-mail : baannaina@hotmail.com
No of Room : 8 Room , Price : 1500 - 2500 Bath





Pornsri Bangalow
Near Rawai Beach
Address :52/8 Mu 6 Wiset Raod, Amphoe Mueang, Phuket
Telephone :084 852 1450 Fax : 0 7628 8043
Website : http://pornsri-bungalow.com
E-mail : pornsri.bungalow@hotmail.com
No of Room : 20 Room , Price : 800 - 1500 Bath





Phuket 346
has 3 components: guesthouse, a café and a gallery.
Address :346-348 Phuket Road, Tambom Taladyai, Amphur Mueang, Phuket
Telephone :0 7625 6128 Fax : 0 7625 6128
Website : http://www.phuket346.com
E-mail : mail@phuket346.com
No of Room : 3 Room , Price : 1300 - 1600 Bath





Amora Beach Resort Phuket
A resort at Bangtao Beach.
Address :Bangtao Beach, 322 Mu 2 Srisunthon Road, Tambon Choeng Talay, Amphoe Thalang, Phuket
Telephone :0 7632 4021-2, 0 2997 2683-5
Website : http://www.amorahotels.com/phuket
No of Room : 255 Room , Price : 2100 - 6000 Bath





Boomerang Inn
A hotel in Kathu District
Address :5/3 Hat Patong Road, Amphoe Kathu, Phuket
Telephone :0 7634 2182, 0 7629 0399 Fax : 0 7634 2868
Website : http://www.boomeranginn.com
No of Room : 60 Room , Price : 800 - 3200 Bath

Six Senses Destination Spa Phuket
Six Senses Destination Spa Phuket offers world-class, innovative experiences that combine the island...
Address :32 Moo 5, Tambol Paklok, Amphur Thalang, Phuket 83110, Thailand
Telephone :+66 (0)76 371 400 Fax : +66 (0)76 371 401
Website : http://www.sixsenses.com/Six-Senses-Destination-Spas/index.php
E-mail : reservations-naka@sixsenses.com
No of Room : 61 Room ,





P & T Kata House Guest House
A small guesthouse on Kata beach.
Address :Kata Beach, 104/1 Khok Tanot Road , Tambon Karon, Amphoe Mueang, Phuket
Telephone :0 7628 4203 Fax : 0 7628 4203
E-mail : pt_katahouse@hotmail.com
No of Room : 12 Room , Price : 220 - 850 Bath





The Waterfront Phuket
The Waterfront is an elegant 21-storey building designed in modern, Sino-Portuguese style which offe...
Address :224/21 Karon Road, Karon Beach, A.Muang, Phuket, 83100, Thailand
Telephone :+66 (0) 7639 6767-9 Fax : +66 (0) 7639 6793
Website : http://www.thewaterfront-phuket.com
E-mail : waterfrontphuket@hotmail.com, info@thewaterfront-phuket.com
No of Room : 39 Room ,






Courtyard Phuket at Patong Beach
Situated on a quiet side street on the southern end of Patong Beach, the Courtyard Marriott Phuket a...
Address :48 Ruam Jai Road, Patong Beach, Patong Phuket, 83150 Thailand
Telephone :66 7633 7000 Fax : 66 7633 7003
Website : http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hktcy-courtyard-phuket-at-patong-beach/
No of Room : 390 Room ,





Courtyard Marriott Phuket at Kamala Beach
Courtyard Marriott Phuket at Kamala Beach is the ideal destination. The beach is at your doorstep an...
Address :100/10 Moo 3, Kamala Beach, Kathu, Phuket, 83150 Thailand
Telephone :66 7630 3000 Fax : 66 7630 3003
Website : http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hktkb-courtyard-phuket-at-kamala-beach/
No of Room : 180 Room ,





Courtyard Marriott Phuket at Surin Beach
Courtyard Marriott Phuket at Surin Beach captures the warmth and beauty of this tranquil corner of T...
Address :106/27 Moo 3, Cherngtalay, Talang, Phuket, 83110 Thailand
Telephone :66 7630 3300 Fax : 66 7630 3303
Website : http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/hktsb-courtyard-phuket-at-surin-beach/
No of Room : 256 Room ,





Long Island Family Rich
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Address :95/13 Tambon Phru Nai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Phuket
Telephone :08 1979 2273
No of Room : 5 Room , Price : 500 - 500 Bath





Halawi Resort
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Address :19 14 Ko Yao Yai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Phuket
Telephone :08 1607 3648, 08 7881 1238
No of Room : 5 Room , Price : 400 - 400 Bath





Gipsy Beach Bungalow
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Address :77 Mu 4 Ko Sire, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Phuket
Telephone :0 7622 2042
No of Room : 5 Room , Price : 350 - 550 Bath





Khrua Isan Seafood Bungalow
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Address :20 12 Thep Prathan Road,Tambon Ratsada, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Phuket
Telephone :0 7621 3209

Patong Inn
Just 50 metres from the famous entertainment area of Bangla Road and right on Patong beach, so yo...
Address :128 Thawiwong Road, Patong Beach,Amphoe Kathu , Phuket 83150
Telephone :0 7629 2545, 0 7634 0587, 0 7634 0126,0 7634 5992 Fax : 0 7629 2546
Website : http://patong-inn.com/
E-mail : INFO@PATONG-INN.COM
No of Room : 40 Room , Price : 900 - 3500 Bath





Patong City Hotel
Only minutes away from Patong beach, the Patong City Hotel is the right place to spend your vacation...
Address :25 Raj Prachanusorn Road., Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Phuket 83150
Telephone :0 7634 2150-5
Website : http://www.phuket-patongcity.com/
E-mail : info@phuket-patongcity.com
No of Room : 126 Room , Price : 1000 - 3500 Bath





Patong Bayshore Hotel
The Patong Bayshore Hotel, Phuket is slightly away from the main tourist area, yet it is within 10 m...
Address :89 Rat- uthit 200 Pi Road, Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Phuket 83150
Telephone :0 7634 0602-6 Fax : 0 7634 0607
Website : http://www.patongbayshorephuket.com
E-mail : info@patongbayshorephuket.com
No of Room : 83 Room , Price : 1000 - 2800 Bath





Nerntong Resort
Nerntong Resort is a Thai style resort located North end of Patong Beach on a tranquil hillside in a...
Address :6 Moo 5, Soi Phrabarami 7, Phrabarami Road., Patong Beach, Amphoe Kathu, Phuket 83150
Telephone :0 7634 0571-2 Fax : 0 7634 2387
No of Room : 30 Room , Price : 1000 - 2300 Bath





Expat Hotel
Only 1 Minute walk to Soi Bangla for bars and entertainment, 2 Minutes walk to Jungceylon for a uniq...
Address :163/17 Rathutit 200 Pi Road, Patong Beach, Amphoe Kathu, Phuket 83150
Telephone :0 7634 2143,0 7634 4023 Fax : 0 7634 0300
Website : http://www.expathotel.com/
E-mail : info@expathotel.com
No of Room : 40 Room , Price : 1490 - 2690 Bath





Baan Mon Inn
Budget hotel in Amphoe Kathu.
Address :58-60 Pisit Koranee Road., Hat Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Phuket 83150
Telephone :0 7634 2463 0 7634 2823
E-mail : baanmoninn@hotmail.com
No of Room : 12 Room , Price : 400 - 700 Bath





Baan Sukhothai Resort & Spa
Located in the heart of Patong Beach. Convenient access to the shopping and entertainment district. ...
Address :70 Bangla Road, Patong Beach , Amphoe Kathu, Phuket 83150
Telephone :0 7634 0195-6, 0 7634 1394-7 Fax : 0 7634 0197
Website : http://www.phuket-baansukhothai.com
E-mail : rsvn@phuket-baansukhothai.com
No of Room : 85 Room , Price : 2500 - 7120 Bath





Aloha Villa
Just a short walk to Patong, the foremost beach of Phuket, and close to shopping centers, is where A...
Address :145/2 Rat-U-Tit Road, Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu, Phuket, 83150
Telephone :0 7634 5733 Fax : 0 7634 5743
No of Room : 121 Room , Price : 1000 - 1900 Bath





Versailles Hotel
Budget hotel in Amphoe Mueang Phuket.
Address :1/5 Soi 2 Surin Road.,Tambon Taladyai, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Phuket 83000
Telephone :0 7621 1581, 0 7622 5636-7
No of Room : 40 Room , Price : 450 - 450 Bath





Thai Inter Hotel
Budget hotel in Amphoe Mueang Phuket.
Address :22 Soi 1 Phunphol Road., Tambon Talat Noi, Amphoe Mueang Phuket, Phuket 83000
Telephone :0 7622 5285-6, 0 7622 0275

LIST OF RESTAURANT


Watermark Restaurant & Bar
Address : Boat Lagoon Maina 22/1 Mu 2 Thep Kasattri Road, Koh Kaew, Amphoe Mueang, Phuket
Telephone : 0 7623 9730
Fax : 076239730
E-mail: watermark@ugolinigroup.com
Website : http://www.watermarkphuket.com


Farang 2 Restaurant
Address : Bang Yai Road (near Index Living Mall), Amphoe Mueang, Phuket
Telephone : 08 6946 3142



Thale Thong Seafood
Address : 162/7 Ban Dan Yid (opposite of Hok Yok Bumrung School, Mu 3 Mai Khao, Amphoe Thalang, Phuket 83110
Telephone : 0 76234 8387



Thainaan Restaurant
Address : 16 Wichitsongkhram Road, Phuket 83000
Telephone : 0 7622 6164-7
Fax : 0 7622 5616
E-mail: rsvn@thainaanrestaurant.com
Website : www.thainaanrestaurant.com


Rockfish Restaurant & Bar
Address : 33/6 Kamala Beach Road, Amphoe Kathu, Phuket 83120
Telephone : 0 7627 9732
Fax : 0 7627 8020
E-mail: eat@rockfishrestaurant.com
Website : http://www.rockfishrestaurant.com


Phuket Abalone Farm & Restaurant
Address : 35/4 Mu 1 Theppratharn Road, Rassada, Amphoe Mueang, Phuket 83000
Telephone : 0 7625 2944
Fax : 0 7625 2369
E-mail: restaurant@phuketabalone.com
Website : http://www.phuketabalone.com


Otowa Japanese Feench Fusion Cuisine
Address : 223/3 Phrabarami Road, Patong Beach, Amphoe Kathu, Phuket 83150
Telephone : 0 7634 4254
Fax : 0 7634 2460
E-mail: info@otowa.com
Website : http://www.otowa.com


November Cafe
Address : 198/7 Rat-U-Thit Road, Patong Beach, Amphoe Kathu, Phuket 83150
Telephone : 0 7634 2785
Fax : http://www.coffeeroad.com
E-mail: info@novembercafe.com



Liap Khrua Sapam
Address : Ban Sapam, Thep Krasati Road, Amphoe Mueang, Phuket
Telephone : 0 7623 8196



GalloThai Co.,Ltd.
Address : Fisherman Way Business Center Chaofa Road, Tambon Chalong, Amphoe Mueang, Phuket 83000
Telephone : 0 7628 2398
Fax : 0 7628 2397
E-mail: phuket@gallothai.com
Website : http://www.gallothai.com


Da Maurizio Bar Ristorante
Address : 100/9 Kalim Beach Road, Amphoe Kathu, Phuket 83150
Telephone : 0 7634 4079, 0 7634 4276
E-mail: info@damaurizio.com
Website : http://www.damaurizio.com

Baan Rim Pa Restaurant
Address : 223 Kalim Beach Road, Amphoe Kathu, Patong, Phuket 83150
Telephone : 0 7634 0789
Fax : 0 7634 2460
E-mail: info@baanrimpa.com
Website : http://www.baanrimpa.com


Baan Klung Jinda Restaurant
Address : 158 Yaowarat Road, Amphoe Mueang, Phuket 83000
Telephone : 0 7622 1777
Fax : 0 7621 4040
E-mail: dine@baanklung.com
Website : http://www.baanklung.com


Thung Kha Cafe
Address : Khao Rang, Amphoe Mueang, Phuket
Telephone : 0 7621 1500



Seven Sea Seafood
Address : 28/8 Chao Fa Road , Amphoe Mueang, Phuket
Telephone : 0 7621 5980



Phromthep
Address : Laem Phromthep 94/6 Mu 6 Tambon Rawai, Amphoe Mueang, Phuket
Telephone : 0 7621 8579



Kan Eang @ Pier (Kan Eang 1)
Address : 44/1 Mu 5, Wiset Road, Tambon.Rawai, Amphoe Mueang, Phuket
Telephone : 0 7638 1212
Fax : 0 7638 1715
E-mail: kaneang-pier@hotmail.com
Website : http://www.kaneang-pier.com


Chom View
Address : Siam Phuket Resort, 24/24 Rawai Plaza, Amphoe Mueang, Phuket
Telephone : 0 7638 1346-7



Thung Kha Cafe
Address : Kho Sim Bi Road, Khao Rang, Amphoe Mueang, Phuket
Telephone : 0 7621 1500



Thai Nan
Address : 16 Wichit Songkhram Road, Amphoe Mueang, Phuket
Telephone : 0 7622 6164-7



Mae Phon
Address : Phang-nga Road, Amphoe Mueang, Phuket
Telephone : 0 7621 2106



Lai An Lao
Address : 58 Ratsada Road, Amphoe Mueang, Phuket
Telephone : 0 7621 2245, 0 7622 2203
Laem Thong
Address : 31-39 Opposite Thawon Grand Plaza, Chana Charoen Road, Amphoe Mueang, Phuket
Telephone : 0 7622 4349



Forturna Pavilion
Address : Montri Road, Amphoe Mueang, Phuket
Telephone : 0 7621 5050



Euro Food
Address : 15-7 Thalang Road, Amphoe Mueang, Phuket
Telephone : 0 76 21 2611



Ban Saeng Duan
Address : 27 Chana Charoen Road, Amphoe Mueang, Phuket
Telephone : 0 7621 7598



Sun Down Cafe'
Address : Surin Beach, Amphoe Thalang, Phuket
Telephone : 0 76 27 0230

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LIST OF LOCAL PRODUCT


Seashells
Seashell products rank among top-five most purchased souvenirs. They are made into ornaments and gift items including necklaces, rings, bracelets, brooches, mobiles, lampshades, photo frames, etc.


Gems & Jewelry
Rubies and sapphires are the most popular, best-buy items. There are a wide range of jewelry shops found mainly in Phuket City and at Patong Beach. Most offer unique jewelry designs and provide custom...


Ceramics
Ceramics of Phuket are unique souvenirs that most tourists might not know exist. Most shops are located along Wichitsongkram Road. They are of high quality and are crafted using carefully chosen nativ...


Bird's nests
Phukets famous high-quality birds nests are popular souvenirs among Asian tourists.


Batik
Brilliant colors and distinctive designs have made Phukets batik cloth famous among tourists. Inspired by the natural surroundings, the sea and marine life, they are hand crafted piece by piece. Batik...