The Portuguese, French, Dutch and English traded with Phuket. Other visitors were less friendly. Phuket's most famous monument is the memorial statue of the heroines Thao Thepkasattri and Thao Sisunthon, who rallied islanders in 1785 to repel Burmese invaders.

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.

Phuket Hotels : 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.

Phuket Once in a lifetime you have to visit Phuket, the largest island in Thailand and most popular destination after Bangkok. Phuket is Thailand’s largest island, approximately the size of Singapore. Lying 862 kms. south of Bangkok, Phuket is nestled in the balmy waters of Andaman Sea, Thailand’s portion of the Indian Ocean. Phuket is blessed with magnificent coves and bays, palm-fringed powdery white beaches and sparkling island-dotted seas.