About Phuket

Phuket Island, off the southwest coast of tropical Thailand, has become one of the world’s most exciting locations for a wonderful holiday. The numerous broad white sand beaches and central mountain range with tropical vegetation have made this island the place discerning sophisticated buyers of luxury homes have chosen as their destination for retirement or vacation.

Much of the charm of the island is it’s diverse culture. Over the centuries the island has attracted people from many cultures due to its location on the trade routes between India and China. The Portuguese had a substantial settlement on the island in the seventeenth century followed by a large migration of Chinese to work in the tin mines and rubber plantations. This combination of nationalities is responsible for the architecture in temples and shophouses that has become known as Sino-Portuguese.

Tourism was not a local industry until the island was featured in an early James Bond film which showcased the unsurpassed beaches, warm tropical sea and stunning limestone karst formations that are sprinkled around Phang Nga Bay.

With excellent international connections to major destinations from Phuket International Airport and good communication services including cable television and internet, Phuket attracts business people who can work from home and stay connected to their offices anywhere in the world.

The island has a rich variety of entertainment options. There is a lot of fun waiting for everyone from the world class Phuket FantaSea theme show to the late night entertainment of Patong, or a romantic moonlight stroll on the beach.

Restaurants featuring Thai and Chinese cuisine as well as international franchise outlets offer inexpensive yet tasty foods. Large shopping centers provide all the foods, books, clothes and movie theaters found in major cities.

Phuket is also a great base for yachting, snorkeling, having an adventure on an elephant or just resting by the seaside. The island is an international playground unmatched in surrounding Southeast Asia.