GENERAL INFORMATION

Phuket is Thailand 's largest island, approximately the size of Singapore. Phuket nestles in balmy Andaman Sea waters on Thailand's Indian Ocean coastline 862 kilometers south of Bangkok.
Phuket is blessed with magnificent coves and bays, powdery, palm-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.

The most famous beaches are Patong, Kata, Karon, Kamala and Nai Harn Beach.
Phuket and its islands are ideal for sailing, diving & snorkeling, golfing and all kinds of sports & entertainment you can wish for; you even can take a trip with a submarine to discover the colorful marine live.
There is plenty of accommodation available ranging from standard bungalow resorts to 5 star hotels.

Boundaries

Phuket  is  an  island  connected  by bridges to southern Thailand's Andaman Sea coast, in the Indian   Ocean,   lying   between  7'45"  and  8'15"  north  latitude,  and  from  98'15"  to  98'40"  west longitude on the map. Phuket, Thailand's largest islands, is surrounded by 32 smaller islands that form  part  of  the  same  administration, with a total area of 570 square kilometers. Measured at its widest point, Phuket is 21.3 kilometers; at its longest, 48.7 kilometers. it is bounded thus:

Climate

Phuket has two major seasons: the Rains Season from May through October, and the Hot Season from November through April. There are many sunny days throughout the Rains Season: showers customarily last little more than 2 or 3 hours. September is the wettest month. The best months are November through February. Average temperatures range between 22 and 34 degrees Celsius.

Activities are generally water relater such as scuba diving and snorkeling, sailing, water skiing and fishing, For your more active groups, you can offer them a sea safari paddling kayaks through the limestone caves in phang-Na bay or rock climbing at Railey in Krabi.