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 kilometres south of Bangkok.
Phuket formerly
derives 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 trader’s ship logs.