Kathu District - องค์การบริหารส่วนจังหวัดภูเก็ต
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Kathu District - องค์การบริหารส่วนจังหวัดภูเก็ต
PHUKET Guide Book Welcome Remarks from Governor of Phuket สารผู้ว่าราชการจังหวัดภูเก็ต ยินดีต้อนรับสู่ “ภูเก็ต” เมืองงดงามที่สุดของโลก แห่งหนึ่ง ที่ใครๆ ก็อยากมาสัมผัสเพื่อชมความงดงาม ของธรรมชาติ ที่ถูกจัดสรรความงดงามได้อย่างลงตัว โดยสามารถกล่าวได้วา่ ในแต่ละปีมนี กั ท่องเทีย่ วจำ�นวน ไม่น้อยที่หลั่งไหลเข้ามาสัมผัสธรรมชาติที่งดงามของ ภูเก็ตในปีละไม่ต่ำ�กว่า 4 ล้านคน ผม ในนามของชาวจังหวัดภูเก็ต ยินดีต้อนรับทุก ท่านทีม่ าเยือนภูเก็ต ด้วยมิตรไมตรี และหวังเป็นอย่าง ยิ่งว่า ทุกท่านจะได้สัมผัสธรรมชาติที่งดงามของท้อง ทะเล ได้ค้นพบสิ่งใหม่ที่สวยงามจากธรรมชาติขุนเขา และได้เรียนรู้วิถีชีวิต ประเพณีวัฒนธรรมต่างๆ ของ ชาวภูเก็ต ผมหวังเป็นอย่างยิง่ ว่า “ภูเก็ต” จะเป็นประสบการณ์ แห่งการท่องเที่ยวที่สวยงามของทุกท่านที่มาเยือน พวกเราชาวภูเก็ตทุกคน ขอต้อนรับด้วยความจริงใจ (นายตรี อัครเดชา) ผู้ว่าราชการจังหวัดภูเก็ต Welcome to “Phuket” one of the most beautiful city in this world where everyone look forward to see its nature and it could be said that more than 4 million tourists annually visit Phuket because of its beautiful nature. On behalf of Phuket citizens, I am very glad to welcome all of you to Phuket and wish you enjoy nature of the sea, discover new experience among mountainous nature and learn Phuket’s local way of life and culture. I hope “Phuket” will be the beautiful experience for your trip and we,Phuket citizens most sincerely welcome all of you. (Mr.Tri Akaradecha) Governor of Phuket Welcome Remarks from Provincial Administration organization of Phuket สารนายกองค์การบริหารส่วนจังหวัดภูเก็ต “ไข่มกุ อันดามัน เมืองท่องเทีย่ ว หลากสีสนั ระดับอินเตอร์” เป็นเสน่หข์ องจังหวัดภูเก็ต ทีท่ กุ ท่านอยากมาสัมผัส ภูเก็ต คือ ชื่อที่นักท่องเที่ยวปรารถนาอยากมาสัมผัส เพราะด้วยธรรมชาติที่งดงามของท้องทะเลสีเขียวมรกต และมีหาดทรายขาวเนียน เหมาะแก่การพักผ่อน รวมทั้งยัง เอื้อต่อการทำ�กิจกรรมสนุกในท้องทะเลและริมทะเล และ ไม่เพียงเพราะภูมิประเทศงดงาม ทำ�ให้ภูเก็ตเติบโตเป็น แหล่งท่องเที่ยวสำ�คัญ ภูเก็ตยังเต็มเปี่ยมด้วยเป็นเมืองแห่ง โภคทรัพย์ โดยมีแร่ดีบุก เป็นที่มาของการบอกเล่าเรื่องราว ทางประวัติศาสตร์และวัฒนธรรมที่สั่งสมหล่อหลอมอยู่ใน วิถีชีวิตของผู้คน บ่งบอกถึงความรุ่งเรืองอันยาวนานตั้งแต่ ยุคก่อนสมัยคริสตกาลจนถึงยุครัตนโกสินทร์ ทำ�ให้ภูเก็ต มี คุณค่าทางวัฒนธรรมมาจนถึงทุกวันนี้ เมื่อมาเยือนภูเก็ต คุณจะได้สัมผัสเสน่ห์อันทรงคุณค่า แล้วทุกท่านจะรู้ว่าเกาะแห่งนี้เต็มเปี่ยมด้วยคุณค่า ทั้งใน ด้ า นทุ น ทางประวั ติ ศ าสตร์ ความเป็ น มาและทรั พ ยากร ธรรมชาติ ที่ ม ากมาย ทั้ ง บนดิ น และใต้ น้ำ � รวมถึ ง แหล่ ง ท่องเที่ยวสารพันที่เที่ยวได้ตลอดทั้งปี ผมขอต้อนรับทุกท่าน ด้วยความยินดีครับ (นายไพบูลย์ อุปัติศฤงค์ ) นายกองค์การบริหารส่วนจังหวัดภูเก็ต “Pearl of Andaman”, a colorful international tourist city is charm of Phuket where everyone wishes to have a touch. Phuket is a place where tourists wish to visit because of its beautiful emerald green sea and smooth white beaches suitable for relaxation with attractive activities both in the sea and along the beach. Not only the beauty of topographic scenery have raised up Phuket to be tourist attraction but also the rich of its natural resources especially tin, that become a vocal history and culture of Phuket peoples. It points out Phuket long civilized history before Christian era to Bangkok period and show the value of its culture till today. Whenever you come to Phuket, you can touch its fascinations and will know its value either in history or natural resources both in land and underwater including to various tourist attractions where can visit whole year round. I am grad to welcome all of you to Phuket. (Mr.Paiboon Upattising) Chief Executive of PPAO Welcome Remarks from The President of Chamber of Commerce, Phuket สารประธานหอการค้าจังหวัดภูเก็ต ขอต้ อ นรั บ ทุ ก ท่ า นสู่ เ กาะภู เ ก็ ต ไข่ มุ ก แห่ ง ทะเลอั น ดามั น ท่ า นสามารถสั ม ผั ส กั บ ความ งดงามได้ ห ลายรู ป แบบทั้ ง ธรรมชาติ ที่ ง ดงาม ประเพณี วั ฒ นธรรมที่ ล้ำ � ค่ า รวมถึ ง ความ มหั ศ จรรย์ แ ห่ ง สี สั น ความแปลกใหม่ รู ป แบบ ต่างๆ ที่รวมไว้ ใน “ภูเก็ต” ของเรา ภู เ ก็ ต มี ค ว า ม พ ร้ อ ม ใ น ก า ร ต้ อ น รั บ นักท่องเที่ยวและนักธุรกิจจากนานาชาติ และ ในปั จ จุ บั น นี้ มี ป ระชาชนต่ า งชาติ ต่ า งภาษา อาศัยอยู่ในภูเก็ตจำ�นวนมาก ภูเก็ตจึงมีสภาพ เป็นเมืองนานาชาติที่มีความสวยงาม ขณะนี้ภูเก็ตอยู่ในระหว่างการเตรียมการ เพิ่ ม ขี ด ความสามารถของสิ่ ง อำ � นวยความ สะดวกต่างๆ เช่น รถไฟฟ้ารางเบา, ศูนย์ประชุม นานาชาติ รวมถึงอุโมงค์ป่าตอง เพื่อเพิ่มความ พร้อมในการรับรองผู้มาเยือน หอการค้าจังหวัด ภู เ ก็ ต หวั ง ว่ า ทุ ก ท่ า นจะได้ มี โ อกาสมาเยื อ น เกาะภูเก็ตที่งดงามแห่งนี้ และมั่นใจว่าท่านจะ กลับมาอีกครั้ง นายแพทย์ศิริชัย ศิลปะอาชา ประธานหอการค้าจังหวัดภูเก็ต I am very much pleased to welcome you to the world famous paradise island where you can see many kinds of beauty either nature or culture with wonderful and colorful amazing in our Phuket. Charm of “Phuket” today is impressed all visitors because of its numerous natural and cultural values and wait for your visit. With our sincere hospitality we will provide our best service to all of you. (Dr.Sirichai Silparcha) Chairman, Phuket Chamber of Commerce About Phuket 6 Tourist Attractions in the city The old city area Tampon radsada attractions Tourist attractions at vichit subdistrict Cha – Long subdistrict Rawai subdistrict Karon subdistrict Ko Kaeo subdistrict Hotel in town Hotel in kata – karon Restaurant In Phuket Amphur Muang 10 13 16 19 22 24 32 37 38 41 43 Tourist attraction in kathu district Pathong subdistrict Kamala subdistrict Hotel in kathu Restaurant in Kathu 46 50 53 55 59 Muang District : Kathu District : Content Thalang District : Tourist attractions in thalang district Thepkasattri subdistrict Cherngtalay subdistrict Suku and Mai Khao subdistrict Paklok subdistrict Hotel in thalang Restaurant in thalang Cultural Tours And Festivals : Local Foods Souvenir Directory 61 64 69 71 75 76 79 89 93 97 ABOUT PHUKET Kamala Beach หาดกมลา 6 Phuket Guide Book Kathu Mine Museum พิพิธภัณฑ์เหมืองแร่ Phuket is the biggest island of Thailand. Peoples know this island as a natural tourist attraction especially white sand beaches and clear blue sea. Phuket is well developed with full facilities for any kinds of tourism; international airport, 5 star hotels, discotheques, restaurants or shops. We could say that Phuket is the tourist centre in the Andaman where easily connect to other small nearby islands. In the past, Phuket was a tin mining city centre. With its granite mountainous topography and rich in tin which was given high price in the world market, many people rushed to this island for mining especially the Hokkiens from China, Singapore and Penang. The Hokkiens had settled down in Phuket, exchanged their cultures with the locals appeared in a very unique identity showing in its Chinese-colonial architectural art style which its influence came from Singapore and Penang where were the Western colonial towns. They also keep their Chinese languages, cultures and traditions such as ancestral spiritual offering ceremony and practicing traditional Chinese vegetarianism that is very famous and well known throughout the world. After the declining golden time of tin mining, Phuket has been developed for tourism because of its geographical island features with long beautiful beaches on the western coast and other small islands where are suitable for diving such as Koh Raja, Koh He, Koh Kai, etc. Nowadays, millions of tourists visit Phuket every year which make Phuket the highest income city of the south. Though area of Phuket is small, but it is fertile with eventually monsoon rain all the year and rich in many kinds of plantations in the northern part of the island; for example, rubbers, pineapples, cashews,coconuts, etc. Fishery and aqua farms for food supplies are able to be seen on the east coast and industrial supply to manufactures nearby such as drying rubbers, seafood products, however the main income is tourism. Location Phuket is a province in the southern region of Thailand on the Andaman coast in the Indian Ocean. It is located at latitude 7° 8’ - 8° 15’ N longitude 98° 15’ – 98° 40’ E. The province consists of the main island of Phuket which is the biggest island of the country and other 32 small islands covering the area of 570 square kilometers. The widest part of the island is about 21.3 kilometers and the longest part is measured about 48.7 kilometers. Its boundaries are To the north : Phra Straits connected to the mainland by Sarasin and Thao Thepkasatree Bridges To the south : Andaman Sea To the east : Sea of Phang-nga To the west : Andaman Sea Sarasin Bridge สะพานสารสิน Phuket Guide Book 7 Geographical Features 70% of Phuket Island is mountainous areas laying from north to south along the western coast. The highest mountain which its peak called “Mai Thao Sib Song” is about 529 meters is located in Cha-long Sub-district, Muang District. Other 30% is plain and lower areas of the middle and east of the island. There are also small streams namely Klong Bang Yai, Klong Tha Chin, Kloong Tha Rua, Klong Bang Rong, etc. Climate Phuket is under the tropical monsoon with only 2 seasons. It is quite hot and humid. Rainy season is under the south-western monsoon starting from May to September and summer or hot season which is under north - eastern monsoon starting from December to April. The average temperature is ranging from the highest of 33.4 c in March and the lowest of 25 c in January. Economy Tourism is the main Industry in Phuket which widely develope and expand Phuket’s rich economic status. Many businesses that connect to tourism are hotels, real estates, tour agencies, shopping centers, souvenir shops, hospitals, health care, spa and massages, etc. Agriculture. Rubber is the most important plantation in Phuket. The other minor agricultures are coconuts, pineapples including to sea fishery and aqua farming. Industry. It is almost of food industries which take their parts from agricultural products. Population By the April 2009 census, the numbers of population of Phuket are totally 330,996. Majority of them are Buddhists and some are Muslims, Sikhs, Hindus, and Christians. There is a small number of an ethnic group called Chao Le or Thai mai (new Thai). Administration Phuket Provinces is divided to 3 districts namely Muang, Tha-lang and Kra-thu districts with 1 provincial administration organization, 9 municipalities and 9 district administration organizations. On Roads You can travel to Phuket from Bangkok. The best and fastest route is by using Rama 2 and Route no 4 (Petch Khasem Road) passing Cha-um in Petchburi, Hua-hin in Prachoubkirikan, Tub sakae in Chumpon and straight to route no 41 at Phathompon Intersection (499 Kilometers), then passing Lang Suan to Suratthani. After 10 kilometers driving pass Suratthani Airport turns right at Km 18 Intersection to the route no 401 to pass Ban Ta Khun for about 5 kilometers and turn left to the route no 415 to pass Thub Put, then Pang-nga to Phuket with the total distance of 889 kilometers. Also you can drive on Route no 4 till reach Ban Kok Kloi Intersection in Pang-nga turn left to Route no 402 and go straight away to Phuket with less distance of 886 kilometers. The third route is by using Route no 4, after passing Chumpon go to Kraburi, Kaper in Ranong, Churaburi, Takua pa, Thay muang, Takua thung in Pang-nga then to Phuket. Ordinary and air-conditioned Buses are in daily service at Southern Bus terminal. For more information please contact; Bus Express Tel. 0-7622-1736 08-5796-3411 or 08-9650-3838 Transport Co. Ltd. Tel. 0-2435-1200 or 0-7621-1480 Phuket Central Tour Co. Ltd. Tel. 0-2885-8692 - 94 or 0-7621-3615, 0-7621-4335 Phuket Travels Co. Ltd. Tel. 0-2885-9025-6 or 0-7622-2107-9 Duration 12 -14 hours. By Sea There is a port at Bay of Nang for shipping and cruise. Many international cruise ships stop at Pa thong Bay and Phuket Port Control Center. Private vessels prefer to stop at Chalong Bay. However there are many private companies have served cruises such as Phuket Boat Lagoon, Yarcht Heaven and Royal Phuket Lagoona, etc. By Plain Phuket is now having a convenient international airport for both domestic and international flights. More information can contact at the information counter, Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited, Phuket Tel. 0-76360400, 0-2280-0060, 0-2628-2000 or many airlines such as NokAir (Tel 1188) Air Asia, One2go and Bangkok Airways that provide 1 hour and 15 minutes flights from Bangkok. MUANG DISTRICT 10 Phuket Guide Book The Phrom Thep News Center ศูนย์รวมข่าวพรหมเทพ TOURIST ATTRACTION IN THE CITY Musical Fountain for 84th birthday celebration of His Majesty the King E 10 Musical Fountain, the beauty of the biggest artificial fountain built in Thailand wait for you touch to show Phuket background. Open on Thursday – Sunday 07.30, 08.30, 09.30 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday on 08.30 p.m. Getting here : from Surin Roundabout go to Phuket road get to 60 years Roundabout, it’s on the left. น้ำ�พุดนตรีเฉลิมพระเกียรติ 84 พรรษา มหาราชา Musical Fountain for 84th birthday celebration of his Majesty the King Phuket Guide Book 11 Saphan Hin E 10 Local people call “Lay Nai Maung”. This is a park in town located at the end of the Phuket Road adjoin the coast. This location of Lak 60 years monument was build in 1969 to memorize the Australian Captain Edward Thomas Miles, who brought the first tin dredger to Phuket in 1909. It is also a sport center. สะพานหิน Saphan Hin Getting here ; from Surin Roundabout go to Phuket road and then go straight to the end of road. Khao Rang E 10 This excellent viewpoint, where you can see the beautiful scene on the north-western part of the town, is the place of Phraya Ratsadanuphradid Mahisornpakdee (Cosimbie Na Ranong) Monuments, the founder of Phuket city. Several restaurants, health and sport clubs and park are located there. Getting here ; from Nampu Roundabout go to Yao va raj Road get to the junction then turn left to Thong Gha Road, after arriving Khao Rang Junction turn right and go to the end of Cosimbie Road. 12 Phuket Guide Book THE OLD CITY AREA ถนนถลาง Thalang Road The Charming Chino - Portuguese E 10 One of the most attractive places in Phuket is “the old market”. The buildings in the Chino-Portuguese style show the flourish of the ถนนถลาง past. The identity of these architectures is their Thalang Road connected walkways called “Ngo Kha Khi” with decorated design of the doors and windows. Combination to the way of life of Phuket peoples, it is liked lively museum which you can see on the Pangnga, Thalang, Deebong and Krabi Road. Besides, there are more architecture European buildings such as Phuket city hall, court building and buildings at Phuket – Pang nga Road Junction. Getting here ; along Thalang Road, Krabi Road, Yaowaraj Road, Pangnga Road and บ้านพระพิทักษ์ชินประชา Phra Pitak Chin Pracha’s House Dibuk Road หง่อคาขี่ Ngo Kha Khi Phuket Guide Book 13 วัดมงคลนิมิต Mongkonnimit Temple E 10 It was formerly called Wad Klang or “Center Temple” as it is situated in the town center. The temple was built in around 2423 B.E. in Phuket Precinct. It is believed that its construction was ordered by the governor and it received the permission to become a temple in 2428 B.E. Later, the authority changed its name to Mongkonnimit Temple. It was promoted to a royal temple in 2496 B.E. However, the local still call it Wad Klang until today. The Buddha Hall is built in a traditional Thai Style with gable and apex, which is the art of Rattanakosin Era. The hall is made of large bricks and coated with cement, with square pillars, carved doors and gilded black lacquer pattern on windows. The Monk’s cells have an aesthetic significance with the style of Chino-Portuguese. 14 Phuket Guide Book Phuket Thaihua Museum E 10 Formally, it was “Phuket Thai Hao school”, the first Chinese language school of Phuket that was built in 1935. Today it change to be a museum exhibiting history of Chinese in Phuket, tin mining, Chino-Portuguese architectures, local foods, clothes, traditions and history of school. Open daily at 09.00 am.- 05.00 p.m. Getting here ; starting from Taeo Nam Junction on Thepkrasadthri Road, then go straight to Krabi Road. It is on the right. พิพิธภัณฑ์ไทยหัว Phuket Thaihua Museum Joyful Rommanee Lane E 10 Beautiful lane of Thalang Road in Phuket old town is the place of amusement then called “Rommanee Lane”. Later, it become a residential area and slowly deteriorated ซอยรมณีย์ due to time. At present the buildings Soi Rommanee have been restored and preserved the beauty of Chino-Portuguese style. There are many restaurants, beverage stores, souvenir shops and art galleries to serve tourists. Getting here ; starting from Tael Nam Junction to Thepkrasadthree Road, then to Thalang Road, it is on the right. Chin Phacha House E 10 Phacha Thontavanit’s House was built in 1919 for home of newly wedding couple of Phrapitak Chinphacha but did not use. Later the house belongs to their son named Khun Chin Sathanphitak then be descended to Mr. Phacha Thontavanit and his wife, Mrs.Charoonrat. Their idea is to open the house for public by announce the way of life of Phuket people. Open daily Getting here ; from Teal Nam square at Thepkrasattri road, go straight on Krabi Road to Soontron Restaurant Intersection, it is on the right. On-on Hotel E 10 This first hotel of Phuket was built in 1930. The name have been given in Chinese, “On-on” means glory. This hotel has been long standing with Phuket for a long time. It was selected to be a scene of “The Beach” a popular movie. One who wishes to feel in history of Phuket tin mining atmosphere, On-On Hotel is a good choice to turn back. Getting here ; from Nampu Roundabout go to Yaowaraj Road turn right to Pang-nga Road, it’s opposite to Bangkok Bank Co.Ltd. บ้านคุณประชา ตัณฑวณิช Chin Phacha’s House โรงแรม ออนออน On-on Hotel Phuket Guide Book 15 RADSADA SUBDISTRICT Sirae Island F 9 This small island is on the northeast of Phuket dividing by Tha-chin Canal. Places of interest are จุดชมวิววัดเกาะสิเหร่ Ko Sirae Temple 16 Phuket Guide Book Ko Sirae Temple F 9 จุดชมลิง Monkeys View Point This temple was built with a giant sleeping Buddha on the top of the hill, Here also offers visitors spectacular almost 360-degree views of the island, where tourists can visit the temple to offer sacrifice the Buddha image and see the great view at the same time. Getting here ; from Naritsorn Junction in front of the city Hall go to Suthat Road about 600 meters and turn left to Sisuthat Road Monkeys View Point F 9 This is a very interesting tourist turn right at clock tower, then go straight to attraction for natural preservation of intersection and turn left again. It is on right. mangrove forest. “Ling Samae” native Monkeys (Macaca fascicularis) always come out and collect fruits and vegetables from locals and tourists. Getting here ; from Naritsorn Junction in front of the city Hall go to Suthat Road about 600 meters and turn left to Sisuthat Road. It is on right. New Thai Village at Tuk Kae Cape F 9 Study life style of fisherman their biggest New Thai or Chao Le groups of Phuket to conserve their identify and tradition such as Rong Ngeng dance performance and method of fishing by native instruments. In addition the tourists can do shopping souvenirs made of shells and many kinds of sea foods. Getting here ; from Naritsorn Junction in front of the city Hall go to Suthat Road about 600 meters and turn left to Sisuthat Road turn right at clock tower, then go straight to intersection and turn left and again turn right about 1 kilometer. It is on right. ชุมชนชาวไทยใหม่บนแหลมตุ๊กแก New Thai Village at Tuk Kae Cape Abalone Farm F 10 The first and only abalone farm in Thailand. It provides various sizes of abalone reproduction to local and foreign markets. There is also a restaurant where visitors can try fresh abalone dishes. For more information tel. 0-7625-2944 Getting here ; from Naritsorn Junction in front of the city Hall go to Suthat Road about 600 meters and turn left มหอยเป๋าฮื้อ to Sisuthat Road till reach the clock tower and then turn left. ฟาร์ Abalone Farm It is on right. Phuket Guide Book 17 เก็บหอยหลอด Rozor Clam Mound Phuket Butterfly Garden and Insect World E 9 The place is collecting and conserving different species of butterflies and numerous insects in tropical area. Open daily at 09.00 am.-05.00 pm. Tel 0-7621-0861 Getting here ; 3 km. far apart from the city center by go on Yaowaraj Road then pass Vachira Phuket Hospital turn left at Samkong village intersection and turn right at Paniang lane. 18 Phuket Guide Book Rozor Clam Mound at Saen-suk Beach F 9 The only place where is Rozor Clams are available in Phuket. You can see local people pick up clams on the beach and buy them in fresh from 03.00 pm. onwards. Getting here ; from Nimit Roundabout go to small lane to Saen-suk Beach village. สวนผีเสื้อ Phuket Butterfly Garden TOURIST ATTRACTIONS AT VICHIT SUBDISTRICT Phuket Aquerium E 12 This aquarium is displaying various collection of marine lives. Open daily on 08.30am.-04.00 pm. Tel. 0-7639-1126 Getting here ; about 7 km. along the highway 4023 from Phuket city center to the south, when you see oil storehouses on both sides then turn to highway 4129 about 3.5 kilometers. สถานแสดงพันธุ์สัตว์น้ำ�ภูเก็ต Phuket Aquarium Phuket Zoo E 12 Visiting numerous animals such as different species of birds, tigers, deer, zebras, camels, etc. and see elephant and crocodile shows at Phuket Zoo. Open daily at 08.30 a.m.-06.00 p.m. Tel. 0-7628-2043, 0-7637-4424, 08-6476-5924 Getting here ; from Chalong Junction go to East Chao-fa Road (Highway 4021) about 2.8 km. The entrance is on the right and move further inside for 1 kilometer. สวนสัตว์ภูเก็ต Phuket Zoo Phuket Guide Book 19 แหลมพันวา Panwa Cape จุดชมวิวเขาขาด Khao Khat Viewpoint Khao Khat Viewpoint E 11 This place is an attraction for tourists to see amazing Andaman Sea. There are more impressive viewpoints along the way also. Getting here ; about 7 km. along the highway 4023 from Phuket city center to the south, when you see oil storehouses on both sides then turn to highway 4129, there is a lane to Khao Khat. 20 Phuket Guide Book Beautiful wave at Panwa Cape F 12 Panwa Cape has a beauty scene with clear sea and keeps its good nature. Many 5 stars hotels are located here. Getting here ; about 7 km. along the highway 4023 from Phuket city center to the south, when you see oil storehouses on both sides then turn to highway 4129 about 3.5 kilometers. Indigo Sea and Beauty of Mai Ton Island H 14 This calmly small island is located at the southeast of Phuket. Its white beach sand, clear sea is suitable for swimming, fishing and other sports. There are resorts available in the island for stay overnight or 1 day boat trips are also in service from Phuket Habour. Contact Honeymoon Island Resort: Tel. 0-7621-4954-7 Taphao Yai Island F11 The island is located at the southwest of Phuket where is home of some hornbills. Only 10 minutes by boat from Makham Bay. เกาะไม้ท่อน Mai Ton Island Phuket Guide Book 21 CHA-LONG SUBDISTRICT อ่าวฉลอง Chalong Bay 22 Phuket Guide Book Chalong Bay, a Meeting Point to Beautiful Islands D 12 Its long curve mixed sandy and muddy beach is not good for swimming but suitable for harboring boats or yachts both private and public renting. 11 kilometers from Phuket city center along East Chao-fa Road (Highway 4021) and turn left at Chalong intersection about 1 kilometer Pay Homage to the Respective “Luang Pho Cham” Monk at Chalong Temple C 11 Chalong Temple is symbol of Phuket. The formal name is Wat Chai Tararam. It is well known under the name of “Luang Pho Cham” spiritual leader of the villagers during the “Ang-Yi” Chinese rebellion in Phuket. The other two monks, “Luang Pho Chuang” and “Luang Pho Klueam” have also well known in tradition herbal medication even though they passed away long time ago. Here also is a place of “Phra That Chom Thai Bharami Prakat” Chedi for placing of Buddha relics that were brought from Sri Lanka. Getting here ; from Phuket city center along West Chao-fa Road, 1 kilometer before hitting Chalong Intersection is Chalong Temple on the left. Sillasupharam Temple (Wat Mai Luang Pu Supha) C 11 The abbot of this temple is Luang Pu Supha, who is now 115 years old. Peoples of Phuket and other provinces give respect to him. He has helped to build more than 36 big and small temples in remote area. The most important issue is producing “Phra Sadet Klub” amulets which all Phuket peoples give the highest respect. Getting here ; from Phuket city center along West Chao-fa Road, 4 kilometer before hitting Chalong Intersection turn right. It is on the right. RAWAI SUBDISTRICT อ่าวฉลอง หาดราไวย์ Ra-Wai Beach Taste Fresh Sea Foods at Ra-wai Beach C 13 This calmly beach have a fisherman village on its left. Here you can find boat-renting for Hae Island, Bon Island, RaYa Island, Kaew Pitsadan Island. The beach is good for swimming with resting area and food services. Getting here ; from Chalong intersection along highway 4024 to Phrom Thep Cape. ตลาดอาหารทะเลสด Fresh Sea Foods Market 24 Phuket Guide Book Ka Cape D 13 Ka Cape is the early beach of Phuket open to tourist. It’s calm, clear sea water, a sandy strip dotted with rocks and boulders. Getting here ; 16 km. from the city center to Chalong Intersection go along the Wiset Road and turn left before Ra-wai Beach about 1 kilometer. Pin Wheel Viewpoint, the Electronic Energy Station C 12 Near Phrom Thep Cape, the white pin wheel viewpoint is located on the top of Khao Daeng, where is a good place to view Phrom Thep Cape, YA Nui Beach and Nai Han Beach. Getting here ; from Phrom Thep Cape along highway 4233 go to Nai Han Beach when you see the big pin wheels on hilltop and turn left at intersection for 100 meters uphill. Sunset at Phrom Thep Cape C 13 Phrom Thep is a very special place to view sunset of Thailand because of its beautiful landscape. Today Phrom Thep Cape is an important romantic meeting place for tourists to see the sunset. Getting here ; from Chalong intersection along Highway4024 pass Ra-wai Beach and then go to highway 4233 about 650 meters. 26 Phuket Guide Book หาดยะนุย้ Ya Nui Beach Ya Nui Beach, Beauty Beach for Relaxing B 13 Ya Nui Beach is a small bay located on the north of Phrom Thep Cape. This beach is popular for relaxing on its fine sand of calm and quiet atmosphere. Getting here ; from Ra-wai Beach along Highway 4233 pass Phrom Thep Cape go downhill for 10 minutes. It is on the left. Other way is starting from Nai Han Beach on the way pass the pin wheel station and then go uphill about 5 minute, it is on right. หาดในหาน Nai Han Beach Nai Han Beach, the beach for yacht B 13 Nai Han Beach is next to Phrom Thep Cape on the north. There is a big marsh near the beach called Nong Han. Nai Han beach is popular to sunbathe on fine sand. Getting here ; from Phrom Thep Cape along Highway 4233 go to the north and pass pin wheel electric energy station viewpoint about 1 kilometer. and turn left at intersection go straight about 2 kilometers. Sen Bay B 13 This small bay with white fine beach is next to Nai Han Beach and suitable for diving. Getting here ; Sen Bay is next to Nai Han Beach on right about 5 minute. It’s the must to pass Phuket Yacht Club Hotel.. Phuket Guide Book 27 เกาะโหลน Lon Island Kaeo Pitsdan Island D 13 The small island is located south of Phrom Thep Cape and about 3 kilometers from Rawai Beach. Go by boat for about 30 minutes. เกาะแก้วพิสดาร There is a temple and a Kaeo Pitsdan Island Buddha footprint in the island. 28 Phuket Guide Book Lon Island D 13 This big island is located south of Chalong Bay; take a public boat from Chalong Bay for 20 minutes. On the island have a fisherman village and school. It is one of the calm and peaceful residences. There are services both resorts for long stay or one day trip. Bon Island D 13 The small island is located on the south of Phuket. It has long beach with white sand is good for swimming within one day trip. You’re rent a boat at Ra-wai Beach or Ka Cape takes only 20 minute. There is no residential service. He Island D 14 He island is located on the southwest of Panwa Cape. It is one island in the preservation area of Department of Fisheries. You’re can rent a boat or speed boat from Rawai Beach or Chalong Beach. There are 2 beaches; one is located to the north and other to the east. It is also called “Coral Island” which you can dive to see beautiful corals only 100 meters offshore. Several restaurants, resort and boat renting are available. Phuket Guide Book 29 The Raja Islands D 14 It consists of 2 small islands lying southwestern to northeastern of Phuket. The beach of Raja Yai Island the is located on the west between valley like a horseshoes, called “Nam Ta Tok Bay” or “Bungalow Bay”. On the hilltop south of bay is a good viewpoint to see the whole d island. 30 Phuket Guide Book Raja Noi Island is located 10 kilometers from Raja Yai Island is atolls where are more reefs than beach. There is a small bay for harboring and good for fishing. To go there is by renting a boat at Chalong Bay or Ra-wai Baythat take about 2 hours or 1 hour by seed boat. You also can buy a tour package with or without diving. There is residential service available in Raja Yai Island. Phuket Seashell Museum & Shop C 13 It is located near Ra-wai Beach. Colorful sea shells from every part of the world are collected and displayed here. It includes fossils of shells, giant sea shells weight of 220 kilograms, 140 karat of golden pearl, etc. It is open daily from 8.00 am. 5.00 pm. And for more details please contact 0-7661-3678, 0-7661-3789, 0-7661-3666 Getting here ; from Chalong Junction on Highway 4024 for 5 kilometers to Phrom Thep Cape. It is on the right where a white big shell is hanging near the roadside. Phuket Guide Book 31 KARON SUBDISTRICT Karon Beach B 11 This beautiful beach is the most popular among tourists with its 3 kilometers long white fine sand.The symbol of this beach is the statue of serpent and very attraction for photography. Getting here ; from Patong Beach go straight along Highway 4233 about 3.5 km., pass Nong Han marsh until hit the roundabout and enter Karon Beach. 32 Phuket Guide Book หาดกะตะน้อย Kata Noi Beach วงเวียนกะรน Karon Roundabout Kata Noi Beach B 12 Another white sandy beach of Karon is popular for diving. There are many restaurants , hotels and shops in services here. Getting here ; from Kata Beach use the main road go to the south. It’s next to the beach just 5 minutes walk. Karon Roundabout B 11 The important landmark of Karon Beach is located at the end of Karon Road. This landmark is representing the agricultural way of life of Karon people in the past. The roundabout is worthy architecture of Phuket. Getting here ; from Pathong Beach go straight along Highway 4233 about 3.5 kilometers pass Nong Han marsh to reach the roundabout. Phuket Guide Book 33 Karon Noi Beach B 11 Close to Karon Beach, it is a very calm beach for the ones who like privacy surrounding by the rich and present environment. Getting here ; from Pathong Beach go straight on Highway 4233 pass Le Meridian Phuket Hotel หาดกะตะ Kata Beach 34 Phuket Guide Book Kata Beach B 12 This crescent moon beach frontier attaching to the view of Pu Island is its landmark h. Kata beach is a popular for diving,surf board and other beach activities. Getting here ; From Chalong intersection go along Highway 4028 about 3.5 kilometers pass Kata Temple for 200 meters, turn left and go to Ket Khuan Road, turn left to Karon Road pass the Municipality Office of Karon, turn right at intersection to the beach. Three Bays Viewpoint, watching the beauty of crescent moon B 12 This place is a miracle of imagination where you can see the beautiful 3 bays of Phuket, Kata Noi Bay, Kata Bay and Karon Noi Bay. Its scenery will be impressed in your beautiful memory of Phuket. Getting here ; from Karon Beach go along Highway 4233 to Nai Han Beach about 5 kilometers. It is on the right. Phuket Guide Book 35 The Big Buddha of Phuket C 11 Buddha Image of Phuket is officially named “Phra Phuttha Mingmongkol Eaknakakeeree” or commonly called “Big Buddha of the Naga Hill”. This Buddha is located in Khao Nak Koet in the area of national conservation forest. The Buddha image is sitting in the attitude of subduing Mara facing southeastern of Chalong Bay with the height of 45 meters and 25.45 meters width. Getting here ; from Phuket by East Chao-Fa Road, 1 kilometer before reaching Chalong Intersection then turn right to Soi Yot Sa-ne, follows the sign up hill for 5.5 kilometers. KO KAEO SUBDISTRICT เกาะรังใหญ่ Rang yai Island Rang Yai Island G8 It is located on the east of Phuket. This small island is a calm place. There are tours companies arrange tours to visit mother of pearl farms, canoeing, bicycling, and playing mini golf. Sea food restaurants are well services here. You can contact Richly Island Tour Call 0-7623-8781. For boat renting can contact Phuket Boat Lagoon at Laem Hin Harbor. เกาะมะพร้าว Maprao Island “Maprao” or Coconut Island F 8 It is located on the east of Phuket. There is a fisherman village and also some plantations Resort is also available for overnight stay. You can go by boat from Laem Hin Harbor. It takes about 15 minutes. Phuket Guide Book 37 Hotel in Town NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 NAME Rawai Bayshore Hotel Phuket Merlin Hotel Chalong Sea View Resort Hotel Monaburi Boutique Resort Hotel Siri Phuket Hotel Evason Phuket & Spa hotel The Royal Phuket Yacht Club Nai Harn Villa Hotel The Racha Hotel Rung Rawee Mansion Dang Plaza Hotel Mook Anda Place Kuku Apartment Cape Panwa Hotel Versailles Hotel Crystal Inn Hotel Crystal Guesthouse Kitikorn Hotel Rawai Beach Resort Hotel Manohra Hotel Naiya Buree Resort Summer Hotel 38 Phuket Guide Book LOCATION 182 Viset Road Tambol Rawai, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83130 158/1 Yaowaraj Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 9/9 Chaofa Road Tambol Chalong, Amphoe Muang Phuket 83100 4/34 Viset Road Tambol Rawai, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83130 231 Yaowaraj Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 100 Moo 2 Viset Road Tambol Rawai, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83130 23/3 M001 Viset Road Tambol Rawai, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83130 14/29 Viset Road Tambol Rawai, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83130 44 Moo 3 Road Tambol Rawai, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83130 222/18 Yaowaraj Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 57 Phuket Road Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 74/267 Poonpon Road Tambol Taladnuni Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 17/51 Rassadanusorn Road Tabol Rasada Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 27 Sakdidej Road, Tambol Vichit, Amphur Muang Panwa Cape, Phuket 83000 1/5 Soi 2 Surin Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 2/1-10 Soi Surin Montree Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 41/16 Montree Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 1/1-4 Soi 2 Surin Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 41-42 Viset Road Tambol Rawai, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83130 17/4 Komarapaj Road Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 95/22 Saiyun Road Tambol Rawai, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83130 102/6 Patipat Road Tambol Taladnun Amphur Muang, Phuket 83130 TELEPHONE 0-7638-1278-80 0-7621-2866-70 0-7638-1190 0-7661-3656 0-7621-5816 0-7638-1010-7 0-7638-0200 0-7638-8080 0-7635-5455 0-7621-3275 0-7621-3951 0-7624-6333 0-7644-5406 0-7639-1123-5 0-7621-1581 0-7625-6789 0-7622-6245 0-7621-2006 08-1819-8119 0-7622-0229 0-7638-8669-70 0-7634-1490 NO. 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 NAME LOCATION Phuket Gaeden Hotel 40/12 Bangkok Road Tambol Taladnun Amphur Muang, Phuket 83130 Downtown Inn Hotel 56/19 Ranong Road Tambol Taladnun Amphur Muang, Phuket 83130 Metropole Hotel 1 Soi Surin Montree Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Tor Songsaeng Hotel 72/5 Chaofa Road Tambol Vichit, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Golden Tulip Mangosteen Resort 99/4 Moo 7 Tambol Rawai, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83130 & Spa Pearl Hotel 42 Montree Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Pepinn Hotel 38/2-3 Ratanakosin 200 years Tambol Taladnun Amphur Muang, Phuket 83130 Puremansion 3/7 Chaofa Road Tambol Vichit, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Thai inter Hotel 22 Poonpon Road Tambol Taladnun Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Onon Hotel 19 Phang Nga Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Phuket Resotel Hotel 2/6 Luangphorwatchalong Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Royal Phuket City Hotel 154 Phang Nga Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Imperial Hotel 2 17/14 Luangphorwatchalong Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Sapaminn Hotel 112 Moo2 Thepkasatri Road Tambol Kokkeaw Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Silver Phuket Hotel 62/3 ka Road Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Suksabai Hotel 82/9 Thepkasatri Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Sripanma Hatel 88 Sakdidej Road, Tambol Vichit, Amphur Muang Panwa Cape, Phuket 83000 Phuket Montri Resotel Hotel 12/6 Montree Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Koksiray Resort 46 Tampatan Road Tambol Rassada Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Katina Hotel 5/61 Sakdidej Road Tambol Taladnun Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Kantary Bay Phuket Hotel 31/11 Sakdidej Road, Tambol Vichit, Amphur Muang Panwa Cape, Phuket 83000 PSA Hotel 10/1 Ratanakosin 200 years Tambol Taladnun Amphur Muang, Phuket 83130 Nanachart Mansion 41/34 Montree Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Big A Resort 67/18 Soi Suksun Viset Road Tambol Rawai, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83130 TELEPHONE 0-7621-6900-8 0-7621-6884-5 0-7621-5050 0-7621-2567 0-7628-9399 0-7621-1044 0-7621-5085 0-7621-1709 0-7622-0275 0-7621-1154 0-7622-0965-6 0-7623-3333 0-7621-6683 0-7637-7582 0-7622-0209-13 0-7621-6089 0-7637-1000 0-7621-6294 0-7621-3209 0-7622-3111-9 0-7639-1514 0-7621-8414-6 0-7623-0041-2 0-7628-0786 Phuket Guide Book 39 NO. 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 NAME Coral Island Resort Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Friendship Beach Hotel Pink Inn SukjaiHotel Palm Garden Resort ParkInn Viboonsin Hotel Holiday Plaza Hotel Happy Inn LOCATION 48/11 Chaofa Road Tambol Chalong Amphur Muang, Phuket 83130 21/4 Moo 1 Tambol Rassada Amphur Muang, Phuket 83130 27/1 Moo5 Viset Road Tambol Rawai, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83130 54/20-21 Thepkasatri Road Tambol Rassada Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 17/1 Komarapaj Road Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 4/10 Viset Road Tambol Rawai, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83130 201/6 Surin Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 26 Soirommanee Talang Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 175 Phuket Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 2/13 Vichitsongkram Road Tambol Vichit, Amphur Muang Panwa Cape, Phuket 83000 999 Hotel 54/2-3 Ka Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Boat Lagon Resort 22/1 Moo 2 Thepkasatri Road Tambol Kokkeaw Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Novotel Beach Resort Panwa Hotel 5/3 Ao Yon- Khao Khad Road Tambol Vichit, Amphur Muang Panwa Cape, Phuket 83000 Onnicha Apartment 100/100 Moo 5 Tambul Rasada Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Baan krating Phuket Resort 11/3 Moo 1 Viset Road Tambol Rawai, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83130 Bhukitta Hotel & Spa Hotel 22,24, 26, 28 Phang Nga Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Radisson Plaza Resort Phuket Panwa 44/5 Sakdidej Road, Tambol Vichit, Amphur Muang Panwa Cape, Phuket 83000 Beach Hotel SP mansion Hotel 2 soi1 Surin Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Mei Zhou Phuket Hotel 1/5 Luangphorwatchalong Road Tambol Taladyai Amphur Muang, Phuket 83000 Serenity Resort & Residences Hotel 14 Moo 5 Tambol Rawai, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83130 Andaman Thai Boutique Resort 17/118 Moo2 10 Viset Road Tambol Rawai, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83130 Naiharn Garden Resort 15/12 Moo 1 Viset Road Tambol Rawai, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83130 Naiharn Greenvalley Resort 95/45 Moo7 Saiyun Road Tambol Rawai, Amphur Muang, Phuket 83130 40 Phuket Guide Book TELEPHONE 0-7628-1060-2 0-7633-5600 0-7628-8996 0-7623-9859 0-7621-9842 0-7628-0650-3 0-7621-9266 0-7621-2310 0-7621-1710 0-7638-3601 0-7622-1386 0-7623-8533-42 0-7639-3300 0-7661-0211-2 0-2319-2793 0-7622-3360 0-7660-2500 0-7624-1377 0-7623-3496 0-7637-1997 0-7637-4380 0-7628-8319 08-1080-3934 NO. NAME 70 Blue carina Inn Hotel 71 Phuket Motel 72 Ko Sawan Hotel LOCATION TELEPHONE 61 Bangyai Road tambol Vichit, Amphur Muang Panwa Cape, Phuket 83000 0-7624-8240 76 Poonpon Road tambol Taladnun Amphur Muang Panwa Cape, Phuket 83000 0-7621-1958 8/10 Poonpon Road tambol Taladnun Amphur Muang Panwa Cape, Phuket 0-7621-1867 83000 Hotel in Kata-Karon NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 NAME Pen umlime & yai Bangkalow Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort Centara Kata Resort Aspasia Phuket Hotel The Little Mermaid Resort Kokchang Village Horizon Karon Beach Resort & Spa Mom Tri’s villa Royale Group Hotel Karon Bungalo Pacific Club spa Resort Ruamthep Inn Paradise Grill Hotel C.C. Bloom’s Hotel The Little Mermaid Guesthouse & Bungalows LOCATION 7/3 M00 1 Karon Beach tambol Karon Amphur Muang , Phuket 83100 29 Soi Karonnoi Patak Road Tambol Karon Amphur Muang , Phuket 83100 54 Kadkawn Road Tambol Karon Amphur Muang , Phuket 83100 1/3 Lamsai Road Tambol Karon Taladnun Amphur Muang , Phuket 83100 643 Patak Road Tambol Karon Amphur Muang , Phuket 83100 5/7 Taina Road Patak Road Tambol Karon Amphur Muang , Phuket 83100 3 Soi 2 Karon Road Tambol Karon Amphur Muang , Phuket 83100 12 Kata Noi Road, Tambol Karon Amphur Muang , Phuket 83100 236 Karon Road Tambol Karon Taladnun Amphur Muang , Phuket 83100 16 Moo 24 Patak Road Tambol Karon Amphur Muang , Phuket 83100 53 Karon Road Tambol Karon Amphur Muang , Phuket 83100 528/7 Patak Road Tambol Karon Amphur Muang , Phuket 83100 84/21 Moo 4 Soi 10 Patak Road Tambol Karon Amphur Muang , Phuket 83100 197 197/2 Patak Road Tambol Karon Amphur Muang , Phuket 83100 TELEPHONE 0-7639-6383 0-7634-0480-5 0-7637-0300 0-7633-3033 0-7629-6628 0-7621-3523 0-7628-4555 0-76333-568-9 0-7639-6237-8 0-7639-8350-2 0-7633-0280-2 0-7639-8350-2 0-7633-3222-3 0-7633-0730 Phuket Guide Book 41 NO. NAME 15 Kasamsuk Guesthouse 16 Moon shine Apartment 17 Holiday Village and Natural Garden Resort 18 Laemsai Bungalow 19 P & T Kata House 20 Mom Tri’s Boathouse Hotel 21 The Front Village Hotel 22 The Phulin Resort 23 The Village Resort & Spa 24 Kata On Sea Bangkalow 25 The kata Orient House Hotel 26 Central Karon Village 27 Club Med Hotel 28 Centara Karan Resort 29 Fantasy Hill Bungalow 30 Kata Country House Hotel 31 Kata View Guesthouse 32 Movenpick Resort & Spa Karon Beach Hotel 33 Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa 34 Karon Cafe Inn 35 Ibis Phuket Kata Hotel 36 Talay Karon Beach Resort 37 Alpina Phuket Nalina Resort & Spa 38 Karon Village 42 Phuket Guide Book LOCATION 28 Soi bangle Patak Road Tambol Karon , Amphur Muang Phuket 83100 94/5-6 Taina Road Tambol Karon , Amphur Muang Phuket 83100 310 Patak Road Tambol Karon , Amphur Muang Phuket 83100 TELEPHONE 0-7639-6480 0-7628-4049 0-7639-6297-8 8 Lamsai Road Tambol Karon , Amphur Muang Phuket 83100 104/1 Soi Kata koktanod Road Tambol Karon , Amphur Muang Phuket 83100 182 koktanod Road Tambol Karon , Amphur Muang Phuket 83100 566 Patak Road Tambol Karon , Amphur Muang Phuket 83100 10/2 Soi Patak Patak Road Tambol Karon , Amphur Muang Phuket 83100 566 Patak Road Tambol Karon , Amphur Muang Phuket 83100 96/6 Taina Road Tambol Karon , Amphur Muang Phuket 83100 4 Moo 2 Kadkawn Road Tambol Karon , Amphur Muang Phuket 83100 701 Patak Road Tambol Karon , Amphur Muang Phuket 83100 3 Moo2 Kata Road Tambol Karon , Amphur Muang Phuket 83100 502/4 Patak Road Tambol Karon , Amphur Muang Phuket 83100 8/1 Moo4 Tambol Karon , Amphur Muang Phuket 83100 82 Kata Road Tambol Karon , Amphur Muang Phuket 83100 96 Koaktanod Road Tambol Karon , Amphur Muang Phuket 83100 509 Patak Road Tambol Karon , Amphur Muang Phuket 83100 0-7628-5255 0-7628-4203 0-7633-0015-1 0-7639-8200-5 0-7639-8327-8 0-7639-8200-5 0-7633-0594 0-7628-5176 0-7628-6300 0-7633-0455-9 0-7639-6200-5 0-7633-0106 0-7628-4221 0-7628-4331-3 0-7639-6142 333 Patak Road Tambol Karon , Amphur Muang Phuket 83100 526/17 Patak Road Tambol Karon , Amphur Muang Phuket 83100 88/8 Kata Road Tambol Karon , Amphur Muang Phuket 83100 568 Patak Road Tambol Karon , Amphur Muang Phuket 83100 7/1 Kadkwan Road Road Tambol Karon , Amphur Muang Phuket 83100 378 Patak Road Tambol Karon , Amphur Muang Phuket 83100 0-7639-6433-41 0-7639-8350-2 0-7636-3488 0-7639-6666-75 0-7637-0999 0-7639-6431 Restaurant In Phuket Amphur Muang Local Food NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 NO. 20 21 NAME Local Food Rimtang Pa Ting Rice Noodle Pa Mai Rice Noodle Kwan Rice Noodle Ko Choun Rice Noodle Sarm pee nong Noodle Ko Benz Noodle Wilai Restaurant Chirayuwat Noodle Aow kae Noodle Ton Po Noodle Somjit Noodle Kopi De Phuket Thammachart Restaurant N.C. restaurant China Inn. BoonRat Mor mu dong Grandma Jain Sapam Noodle NAME Tai Nan Food Part Ko hod Restaurant LOCATION Thung Kha Rd. Satun Rd. Satun Rd. Thung ka Rd. Soi 1, Surin Rd. Dee Buk Rd. Padipad Rd. Thalang Rd. Phangnga Rd. Poonpol Rd. Phuket Rd. Phuket Rd. Phuket Rd. Soi Phutorn Pangnga Rd. Thalang Rd. Dilok Utid Rd. Soi Pa Lai Sapam Wichitsongkram Rd. Wichitsongkram Rd. TELEPHONE 0-7621-1714 0-7621-4500 0-7625-8037 LOCATION 076-345333 0-7621-1721 076-239978-80 0-7622-875 08-1891-4336 0-7621-2058 0-7621-6293 0-7625-6701 0-7621-3155 0-7622-4287 0-7622-4668 0-7635-6239 0-7621-0897 0-7628-2302 0-7623-9543 TELEPHONE 0-7622-6164-7 0-7622-1133 Phuket Guide Book 43 NO. NAME 21 Ko hod Restaurant LOCATION Wichitsongkram Rd. Sight Seeing 22 Tung Ka Coffee Shop 23 Phuket View 24 Khao Rang Breeze Restaurant Khao rang Khao rang 25 Green Forest 26 Prom Tape Cape Restaurant Khao Tao Sae Rrom Tape CapeT.0-7628-8656 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Seafood Pak Nam Seafood Kru wit Raft Bang Karn Raft Bang Mud Raft Bang It Raft Hin Cape Seafood MaeKlong Seafood Salaloy Seafood Kan Eang @ Pier Radsadanusorn Rd. Hin Cape Hin Cape Hin Cape Hin Cape Hin Cape Ra wai Beach Ra wai Beach Viset Rd Chalong Bay 36 37 38 39 Kenag Lay Restaurant Tangka Seafood Phongphang Seafood Palai Seafood Panwa Cape Soi Palai Chaofa Road Soi Palai Chaofa Road Soi Palai Chaofa Road 44 Phuket Guide Book SEA FOOD TELEPHONE 0-7622-113 0-7621-1500 0-7621-6865 0-7635-5775, 08- 6478- 3927 08- 5785- 9274 0-7634-4030 0-7624-0240 08-9873-739 08-1788-5593 08-1273-2367 08-9726-5435 0-7623-9357 08-9287-2247 0 7638 1297 0-7638-1212, 0-7638-1715 0-7639-1103 0-7628-2341 0-7637-4599 0-7628-2174 NO. 40 41 42 43 44 NO. 42 45 46 43 47 44 52 47 53 48 54 49 55 NAME Pran Talay Seafood Ao Palai Seafood Mor Mu Dong Ruantalay Seafood Mali Seafood Karon NAME Thai-China Food Pran Talay Seafood Lai Palai An Lao Restaurant Ao Seafood Mor Mu Dong Sunthon Ocha Ruantalay Sieng Sian Seafood Restaurant Mali Seafood Karon International Food Thai-China Food Phuket Brasserie Lai An Lao Restaurant Mom Tri’s Kitchen Sunthon Ocha Dibuk Restaurant Sieng Sian Restaurant Restaurant Salvatore's International LOCATION Soi Palai Chaofa Road Soi Palai Chaofa Road Soi Palai Chaofa Road Theppatan Road Seri island LOCATION Soi Palai Chaofa Road Rassada Soi Palai RdChaofa Road Soi KrabiPalai Rd Chaofa Road Theppatan Nimit Rd., Road Seri island TELEPHONE 0-7638-3234 0-7638-1907 0-7628-2302 0-7625-2801 0-7639-6083 TELEPHONE 0-76383234 0-7621-1245, 0-7638-1907 0-7622-2203 0-7628-2302 0-7621-1302 0-7625-2801 0-7621-5928 0 7639 6083 Rassada Rd Rassada Rd Kata Beach Krabi Dibuk Rd Rd Nimit Rd., Rd., Rassada 0 7621 0511 0Fax: - 7 6027638 1 - 1 23452 45 , 0-7622-2203 0-7633-3568 0-7621-1302 08 1 719-5340 0 7621 5928 0-7 22-5958 International Food 48 Phuket Brasserie Rassada Rd 49 50 51 52 Kata Beach Dibuk Rd Rassada Rd., Kata Road Karon Beach 0-7621-0511 Fax : 0-7638-3452 0-7633-3568 08-1719-5340 0-7622-5958 0-7633-0615 Mom Tri’s Kitchen Dibuk Restaurant Salvatore's Restaurant Outdoor Inn Restaurant Food Phuket Guide Book 45 KATHU DISTRICT หาดป่าตอง Patong Beach 46 Phuket Guide Book TOURIST ATTRACTION IN KATHU DISTRICT TOURIST ATTRACTION IN KATHU DISTRICT Enjoy the beautiful nature at Bang Wadthe Dambeautiful C9 Enjoy nature at Bang Wad DamBang Wad Dam is where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery surrounding the water in the dam stretching farther than the eyes could see and breathe in the pure ozone. There is also the recreation zone with park, sport field, track, and view points. Bang Wad Dam is waiting for you to come and experience its natural magic. Phuket Guide Book 47 Kathu Mining Museum C 9 The museum exhibits traditional Phuket’s way of life. It reflects the richness of tin mining economy and society in the old time. The exhibition is telling about history of tin mining and way of life of people in the mine. Kathu Mining Museum open daily 08.30a.m.04.30 p.m. More information Tel. 08-8766-0962, 0-7632-1073 Getting here ; from Lotus Supercenter Intersection go to Krathu District route for 2.3 kilometers turn right to Wichitsongkhram Road for 5 kilometers and then turn right on the route to British International School for 1.2 kilometers. 48 Phuket Guide Book Kathu Mining Village C 9 Kathu people have established knowledge center to demonstrate tin mining as same as it was in the past. Visitors can experience to feel back to the Kathu’s tin mine highlight. Getting here ; from Lotus Supercenter Intersection go to Kathu District route for 2.3 kilometers turn right to Wichitsongkhram Road for 1 kilometers. It is on the right. หมูบ่ า้ นเหมืองแร่ Kathu Mining Village Kathu Waterfall D 9 This small waterfall is situated among forests. You can sit leisurely at the first layer of the fall and at the second layer the steps are prepared for tourists walk or picnic. Getting here ; from Patong go to main road to Muang District turn left at first intersection to Kathu about 1.5 kilometer turn left again for about 2 5 kilometers. น้�ำ ตกกะทู้ Kathu Waterfall Phuket Guide Book 49 PATONG SUBDISTRICT Have Unlimited Fun at Patong Beach B9 Patong is the most beautiful beach of Phuket. It is very popular and well-known all over the world. Whoever has a choice to visit Phuket, Patong beach will be the first destination. It is known as a centre of entertainment with restaurants, shops, discotheques, etc where visitors can enjoy and have fun from day to night. Getting here ; from Thainan intersection go along Highway 4020 to Kathu Subdistrict then turn to Highway 4029 for 3.5 kilometers turn right to Phrabharami Road, turn left to 200 Years Rat-uthit and turn right to Thawiwong Road. 50 Phuket Guide Book หาดไตรตรัง Tri Trang Beach Tri Trang Beach B 10 This beach is calm and rich in its natural beauty. Visitors can get real fresh air, observe beauty of the sea or diving or swimming during high tide also. Visit Tri Trang Beach is to add more happiness and energy for your life. Getting here ; from Patong Beach go along Muen Ngoeng Road about 3 kilometers. หาดพาราไดร์ Paradise Beach Paradise Beach Phuket B 10 This small beach is next to Tri Trang by a short walk by passing a forest and suddenly hit its shore. White and powdery sand with scatter rocks will be in front of you. There is only 1 restaurant and benches for beach sitting service. Getting here ; from Patong Beach go to the end and turn right to reach Tri Trang Beach. There, you can see small concrete road and go on foot for 3 - 4 minutes. Kalim Beach B 9 This is a small beach with rocks and small coral reef. There are resorts, sea food restaurants in services. You can sit and relax in front of wide scenery view. Getting here ; from Thainan intersection go along Highway 4020 to Kathu Subdistrict then turn to Highway 4029 for 3.5 kilometers turn right to Phrabharami Road go straight to its end and turn right. หาดกะหลิม Kalim Beach Phuket Guide Book 51 Phuket Simon Cabaret C 9 It is located at Patong Beach. This entertainment offers splendid cabaret performance on luxurious stage. They show 2 times at 07.30 pm. and 09.30 pm. Tel. 0-7634-2114 Getting here ; from Rat-uthit Road go to Karon Beach and turn left to Highway 4233 at for 700 meters. 52 Phuket Guide Book KAMALA SUBDISTRICT Kamala Beach B 8 Kamala Beach is also one of the popular beaches in Phuket. It is 2 kilometers long and peaceful. Tsunami Memorial Monument was built and placed a “Chit-Chakrawan or Universal Mind” sculpture to remind unpredictable natural disaster happening in 2007. Above the beach there are various kinds of restaurants, shops and resorts available for tourists Getting here; from Muang District 26 km. turn left at Monument of the Two Heroines passing Surin Beach and Sing Cape to hit Kamala Beach. Phuket Guide Book 53 Phuket Fantasea B 7 It is a new dimension of nightlife amusement by combining Thai traditional dances to the latest light & sound special effect technology. There are special Carnival shows and many activities in joyful village For more information and advance booking tel. 0-7638-5000 Fax. 0-7638-5333 Getting here ; from Surin Beach go on Highway 4233 to Kamala Beach pass Sing Cape for 2 kilometers. It is on right. 54 Phuket Guide Book Hotel in Kathu NO. NAME 1 Sandy Beach Phuket Hotel 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 LOCATION 212 Soi kapsub Rat-U-thit Song Roi Pee Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Smile Inn Patong 108/9 Taweewong Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Andaman Beach Suites 60/12 Rat-U-thit Song Roi Pee Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Krit Hute 144/3-5 Taweewong Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Ramaburin Resort 5/11 Prachanukhro Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Patong Merlin Hotel 44 Taweewong Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Royal Crown Hotel 32 Nanai Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Patong Resort Hotel 208 Rat-U-thit Song Roi Pee Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Phuket Palace 4/3 Sisiraj Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Ban natacha 96 Moo 3 Rimhad Road Tambol Kammala Amphur Kathu Phuket 83120 Principe Village 126-128 Rat-U-thit Song Roi Pee Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Baan Maksong Resort & Spa 96/1 Moo 7 Vichisongkram Road Tambol Kathu Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Kamala Beach Estate 33/6 Lamhad Road Road Tambol Kammala Amphur Kathu Phuket 83120 Print Kamala Resort 74/8 NaHad Road Road Tambol Kammala Amphur Kathu Phuket 83120 Capricorn Village 178 Rat-U-thit Song Roi Pee Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 kanchana Garden Place 130 Nanai Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Monbeecho Resturant 37/14-15 Rat-U-thit Song Roi Pee Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 K.N.D.Garden Hotel 19/1-4 Taweewong Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Hyton Leelavadee Hotel 3 Prachanukhro Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Millennium Resort Patong Phuket 199 Rat-U-thit Song Roi Pee Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Hotel TELEPHONE 0-7634-4914 0-7634-0455 0-76341-879-83 0-7634-1456 0-7634-5333 0-7634-0037-41 0-7623-9978-80 0-7634-0551-4 0-7634-4154-5 0-7638-5603 07634-1863 0-7631-9801 0-7627-9756-9 0-7638-5396-8 0-76340390 08-1892-2036 0-7634-4201 0-7634-4360 0-7629-2091-2 0-7660-1881 Phuket Guide Book 55 NO. 21 22 23 24 25 NAME Ayara Kamala Resort & Spa Sweet Apartment Goodnight Guesthouse Thanthip Villa Aloha Villa 26 Bocainn Villa 27 R Mar Resort & Spa 28 Sea Hill Hotel 29 Patong Premier Resort 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 Sunhill Hote K Hotel Palm View Resort Beach Road Inn Royal Embassy Resort & Spa Club Andaman Beach Resort The Royal Paradise & Spa Hotel 37 Le Tanjong House 38 39 40 41 42 Safari Beach Hotel Patong Inn Hotel Phuket Graceland Resort & Spa Courtyard by Marriott Phuket Hotel Merlin Beach Resort 56 Phuket Guide Book LOCATION 22/10 Moo 6 Road Tambol Kammala Amphur Kathu Phuket 83120 108/10 Taweewong Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 215 Rat-U-thit Song Roi Pee Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 4/1-2 Soi Eden Taweewong Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 145/2 Rat-U-thit Song Roi Pee Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 1/9 Chaloemphrakiat Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 33 Soi 1 Rat-U-thit Song Roi Pee Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 1/1 Siriraj Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 118 120 Rat-U-thit Song Roi Pee Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 245/2 Nanai Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 180 Rat-U-thit Song Roi Pee Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 135/1 Nanai Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 92/19 Taweewong Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 10/33 Moo 6 Road Tambol Kammala Amphur Kathu Phuket 83120 2 Hadpatong Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 135/23,123/15-16 Rat-U-thit Song Roi Pee Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 143/6 Rat-U-thit Song Roi Pee Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 136 Taweewong Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 128 Taweewong Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 190 Taweewong Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 48 Romjai Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 99 Muen-Ngoen Road Tambul Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 TELEPHONE 0-7631-0777 0-7634-1359 0-7634-1782 0-7634-4307 0-7634-5733-42 0-7634-4030 0-7634-4007-9 0-7634-6301-4 0-7634-2891 0-7634-5275 0-7634-0832 0-7634-4957 0-7622-3548 0-7627-9336-7 0-7634-0530 0-7634-0661-6 0-7629-3071 0-7634-1171-4 0-7634-0587 0-7637-0500 0-7633-7300 0-7629-4300 NO. NAME 43 Amari Coral Beach Hotel 44 Azzurro Village 45 The Expat hotel 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 LOCATION 2 Muen-Ngoen Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 107 Rat-U-thit Song Roi Pee Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 163/17 Rat-U-thit Song Roi Pee Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Holiday Inn Resort 52 Taweewong Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Impiana Phuket Kabana Hotel 41 Taweewong Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 La Flora Resort Patong Hotel 37 39 39/1 Taweewong Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Horizon Beach Resort Hotel 64/39 Soikapsub Taweewong Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 The Natural Resort Hotel 38 Phangmuang Sai Kor Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Avantika Boutique Hotel 4/1 4/3 Taweewong Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Baan Tonsai Garden Resort 186 Nanai Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Baan Yin Dee 7/5 Muen-Ngoen Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Eden Bungalow Resort 1 Chaloemphrakiat Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Jib Guesthouse 112 Moo 3 Nanai Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Break Point Hotel 110/10/11 Taweewong Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Le Tong BeachHotel 1 Soi Prabaramee Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Circle Phuket Resort & Spa Hotel 99/99 Moo 3 HadSurin-rawi Road Tambol Kammala Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Sai Rougn Residence 17 Soi Maneesri Petkod Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Austrian Garden Bungalow Resort 32/2 Rat-U-thit Song Roi Pee Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Hotel Patong Sun Beach Mansion 207/4 Soi 6 Tamdee Nanai Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Banthai Beach Resort & Spa 94 Taweewong Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Patong Palace 39 Rat-U-thit Song Roi Pee Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Ibis Patong Phuket Hotel 10 Soi Eden Chaloemphrakiat Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 Courtyard by Marriott Phuket at 100/10 Moo3 Tambol Kamamla Amphur Kathu Phuket 83120 Kamala Beach TELEPHONE 0-7634-0106-10 0-7634-1811 0-7634-2143 0-7634-0608 0-7634-0138-40 0-7634-4241 0-7629-2526-30 0-7629-2829 0-7629-2801-4 0-7629-2829-30 0-7629-4104-7 0-7621-9919 0-7621-4449 0-7634-4211 0-7634-2710 0-7627-9999 0-7629-2449 0-7634-0350 0-7629-2912 0-7634-0850-4 0-7634-1998 0-7630-3833 0-7630-3000 Phuket Guide Book 57 NO. NAME 66 Andara Resort Residences 67 Andaman Resortel Hotel 68 69 70 71 72 Mgallery B – Lay TongHotel Phuvaree Resort Phuket Hotel Centara Sawaddi Patong Resort Tinidee Hotel @Phuket Patong Beach Lodge Hotel 73 Atchara VillaHotel 58 Phuket Guide Book LOCATION 15 Moo 6 layi-nakale Road Tambol Kamamla Amphur Kathu Phuket 83120 117/16-20 Rat-U-thit Song Roi Pee Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 198 Taweewong Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 20/45-49 Sirikorn Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83120 21 Sainamyan Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83120 42 Vichitsongkram Road Tambol Kathu Amphur Kathu Phuket 83120 207/21-25,207/29-31 Rat-U-thit Song Roi Pee Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 4 Soi Prabralamee 4 Road Tambol Patong Amphur Kathu Phuket 83150 TELEPHONE 0-7633-8777 0-7634-1728 0-7634-4999 0-7629-4099 0-7634-3444 0-7632-1829 0-7629-4095-97 0-7634-0353 RESTAURANT IN PHUKET Amphur Kathu Local Food NO. 1 2 NAME Local food Krun Pilin Naidum LOCATION Kathu Waterfall Praphuket Rd Sight Seeing 1 Banrimpa Kalim Beach 2 Ab sab Phuket Restaurant Kalim Beach NO. NAME LOCATION Local Thai –food Chinese Food 11 Krun Pilin Kitchen Kathu Waterfall The Royal Rat-u-Thid 200 pee Rd Patong Beach 22 Naidum Praphuket The Orchid Garden Rat-u-ThidRd200 pee Rd Patong Beach Thai-China food Prabaramee Rd Patong Beach 3 Kaab Gluay Restauran Seeing 4 Sight Pan Yaah Thai Restaurant Prabaramee Rd Patong Beach Thai-Chinese Food 1 Banrimpa Kalim Beach 2 Ab Kalim Beach Seasab foodPhuket Restaurant 1 Patong Seafood Taweewong Rd Patong Beach – Chinese Food 2 Thai Savoey Taweewong Road, Patong Beach 1 The Royal Kitchen Rat-u-Thid 200 pee Rd Patong Beach 2 The Orchid Garden Rat-u-Thid 200 pee Rd Patong Beach International 31 Kaab Gluay Restauran Prabaramee Rd Pee Patong BeachBeach Limburi Bistro Rat-U-Thit 200 Rd Patong 42 Pan Yaah Thai Restaurant Prabaramee Rd Patong Beach La CaSa Ristorante Thaweewongse Rd Patong Beach Sea food TELEPHONE 0-7632-1395 0-7632-3758 0-7634-0789 0-7634-1672 TELEPHONE 0-7632-1395 0763-40 666 0-7632-3758 0-7634-0462 0-7634-0562 0-7629-0450-1 0-7634-0789 0-7634-1672 0-7634-244 0-7634-171-4 0763-40 666 0-7634-0462 0-7634-0562 0- 7634-4060 0-7629-0450-1 0-7634-0 297-8 Phuket Guide Book 59 SEA FOOD International Food 60 Phuket Guide Book THALANG DISTRICT Phuket Guide Book 61 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN THALANG DISTRICT Monument of the Two Heroines of Thalang D 7 The two sisters of Thalang lead local Thais in order to protect the islander from Burmese invaders in early Bangkok period. Phuket people have built this monument to enhance courage of the two heroines on March 24, 1967 the same day when the Burmese withdraw their troops back in 1785. Getting here ; from Muang District go to Thepkrasattri Road about 12 km. straightly to Thalang District. 62 Phuket Guide Book The Thalang National Museum D 7 Tourists who are interested in history and culture, the national Museum Thalang is the good choice. It is open on Wednesday – Sunday and national holiday 08.30 am. – 04.00 p.m. The museum exhibits the way of life, archaeological artifacts and art objects including model of Thai-Burmese War at Thalang. More information tel. 0-7631-1025, 0-7631-1426 Getting here ; from Phuket city center to Monument of the Two Heroines of Thalang turn right to its entrance at the right side. Phuket Guide Book 63 THEPKRASATTRI SUBDISTRICT Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Conservation Development D 5 This preserve and protecting forest area is covered 13,925 Rai or about 2,228 square kilometers where the highest hill is Khao Phra Thaeo of 384 meters from the sea level. Royal Forest Department have announced this protecting area on July 8, 1980 to maintain the fertile forest especially rare species of palm called “Palm Chao Muang Thalang or Thalang Governor’s Palm” (Kerriodoxa elegans).It is also home of wild lives such as gibbons, langurs, monkeys, barking deers, stags, mouse deers, bears, boars, squirrels,and many species of birds. They provide 3 routes to study and observe natural environments. Khao Phra Thaeo is also the water source of Phuket. There are many places for learning nature and environment of Phuket, some important places are 64 Phuket Guide Book Tonsai Waterfall E 6 Tonsai Waterfall starts its source from 2 small streams in Khao Phra Thaeo. It is under sheds of trees. You can swim or enjoy hiking through the forest, and bird watching. Getting here ; it is 22 kilometers far from the city center. You can go along Thepkrarsattri Road and then turn right at Thalang intersection for kilometers. Bang Pae Waterfall E 6 It is a small waterfall in shady and dense huge trees. The water is strong enough and flows down to hit rocks in many places, however visitors can swim in some small ponds. In addition, this is a Gibbon Rehabilitation Center to take care gibbons’ health before return to the forest. Getting here ; from city center go to the Two Heroines of Thalang turn right to Highway 4027 to Pa Khlok Subdistrict for 8 km. pass Pa Khlok School and then turn left about 1 kilometer. Phuket Guide Book 65 Phra Nang Sang Temple C 6 This is an old and important temple of Thalang because it was a base camp of Thai soldiers during Thai-Burmese in 1785. In the assembly hall there is mural painting telling the story of Thalang in the past till present day and also the shelf of 3 valuable bronze Buddha images called “Phra Nai Phung” or “Phra Sam Kasat” which 3 Buddha images are inside the chest of big one. วัดม่วงโกมารภัจจ์ Muang Komaraphat Temple 66 Phuket Guide Book Getting here ; from Phuket city center go to Thepkrasattri Road about 20 km. it is on left at Thalang intersection. วัดพระนางสร้าง Phra Nang Sang Temple Muang Komaraphat Temple C 6 It is believed that this temple was built in the time of the two heroines or before Thai - Burmese War in Thalang in 1785. The Governor of Thalang used the temple area for preparing his troop, the cremation ground of the soldiers and also cemetery of famous Muslims. In 1985, the sculptures of activities during the war were made to celebrate 200 years of the two heroines and later a connecting Chedi and pavilion was builtfor historical memory. There is a 109 tin Buddha image named “Phra Buddha Mani Si Thalang” placing under the Pho tree outside the preaching hall as a principle of the temple. Getting here ; from Phuket city center go to Thepkrasattri Road pass the Two Heroines of Thalang, turn left after pass Thalang Intersection about 200 meters turn left to a small lane and go straightly to the temple. Phra Thong Temple D 5 This old temple is a place of the golden Buddha image or Phra Phut which only his halo protrude from the ground. There is a museum in this temple for collecting Phuket’s traditional utensils such as “Jungsui” or Chinese raincoats which only 2 of them still remain in shape, tiny shoes of Chinese women, etc. Getting here ; from Phuket city center go to Thepkrasattri Road about 21 km. pass Thalang intersection to Thalang district office then turn right to the temple. Phuket Guide Book 67 Lively Museum, Thalang Cultural Village at Ban Khanaen D 6 By the great idea of Mr. Banyat Chariya-loe-phong to point out that Thalang people at Ban Khanaen have well preserved their traditional lifestyle. So, they agree to open a lively museum that visitors can observe original way of life of Thalang people in the old time such as making fire for cooking stove, cooking dishes and making local sweet dishes including to “Manora” a southern Thai drama and performance. Getting here ; starting at Thalang District Intersection to Khao Phra Thaeo National Park for 2.2 km. then turn left to Ban Khanaen Road for 200meters. It is on the right. 68 Phuket Guide Book Mr. Liap Chanasuek Museum D 6 This museum is built inheriting to the idea of Mr. Liap Chanasuek, a local highbrow of Thalang culture to collect and display his masterpieces and tools Thalang people as for education. It is free entry. Donation to Mr. Liap Chanasuek Foundation will be helpful to maintain the museum CHERNGTALAY SUBDISTRICT Surin Beach B 7 It is the oldest beach known to tourists. There was a Golf club in the reign of King Rama 7. This is a peaceful beach near hill slope with rolls of pine trees on the right above the beach. It is one of the best viewpoints to see sunset of Phuket. Getting here ; from Phuket city center go to Thepkrasattri Road about 24 km. turn left at the Monument of the Two Heroines and then go to Sisunthon 12 km. turn right for 500 meters to reach the beach. Phuket Guide Book 69 Bang Thao Beach B 6 This is the longest beach of Phuket. It is very popular for foreign tourists because of its peaceful and pine trees scenery .The sand is not fine but purely white. For the one who is fond of diving, there are more corals in the north of its bay. It is not suggested to swim during Monsoon season. Getting here ; from Surin Beach turn right for 2 km. you will find this beach or you can walk pass Dusit Laguna Hotel, turn right to its entrance near the signboard of the hotel. Sing Cape B 6 It is next to Surin Beach. This beach is small with white sand and beautiful rocky mound. Getting here ; from Surin Beach go to the south for 1 km. and go on foot for 400 meters down to the beach. 70 Phuket Guide Book Deep Sea Diving Area B 6 It is a new diving area in Bang Thao Beach. The coral reef is newly made by dumping 10 old C-47 aircrafts operated during 2nd World War in 1947 given by the United States of America to Royal Thai Air Force and 6 Helicopters (S 58T model) for rescuing in 1977. Now they are home of corals, fishes and other sea animals. Visitors can both visit both live in the sea and history of aircrafts as well. Getting here ; many tour agencies manage diving service or can hire a boat. It takes 15 minutes from Bang Thao Beach. SAKU AND MAI KHAO SUBDISTRICT Sirinath National Park B 4 The only one National Park in Phuket is located in Naiyang Beach. It has been registered to be National Park on July 13, 1981 which covered the area of 56,250 Rai or 90 square kilometers which consist of 4 beaches e.g. Naiyang beach, Naithon beach, Mai Khao beach and Saikaeo beach. Phuket Guide Book 71 Naithon Beach B 5 This beautiful curve bay with high cliff is well preventing strong wind and wave. It is a calm beach and good for swimming. Row of pine trees can be seen above the beach under a peaceful environment. Getting here ; go along the way to National Park and turn left at Ban Sakhu intersection for 3 km. Mai Khao Beach C 2 This longest beach of Phuket where the leatherback turtles had used to lay their eggs but less does nowadays. This place is a good to see sunset and try crippled fried cicadas for snack. Getting here ; go to Thepkrasattri Road pass airport intersection go straight to Sarasin Bridge,turn left at the intersection where Mai Khao Beach signboard is shown and go straight for 3.5 km. 72 Phuket Guide Book Naiyang Beach B 4 This most beautiful beach in the National Park is wide and shady of pine trees. This is a good place for relaxing and diving to see big corals and various sea animals rest especially sea turtles. However number of turtles is reducing, it is hardly to see those laying eggs on shore during September – February. Getting here ; 30 km. from Phuket city center along Thepkrasattri Road pass Thalang Intersection go straight till arriving kilometer of 21 to 22 then turn left for 10 km. or go to Airport Intersection turn left for 2 km. สวนน้ำ�สแปลซ จังเกิ้ล Splash Jungle Water Park Splash Jungle Water Park C 2 It is a large water park in the area of 12 rai that provide gallons of excitement designed by Disneyland and Sea World designer. You can play Boomerango Super Bowl, Wave Pool, 335 meters Lazy River, Aqua Play Pool, Thrills and Spills, etc. You also can try hydrotherapy in the hot springs pool and a range of spa treatments in private cabanas. Open daily on 10.00 am.06.00 pm. Tel. 0-7637-2111 or visiting HYPERLINK www.splashjunglewaterpark.com. Getting here ; from Thalang District along highway 402 to Sarasin Bridge about 3 km. and turn left at intersection go straight for 500 meters. It is on the right. . หาดทรายแก้ว SaiKaeo Beach Saikaeo Beach C 2 The beach of the uppermost north of Phuket is next to Mai Khao beach till the end at Sarasin Bridge. Its beauty is rolls of pine trees with goat’s foot creeper or beach morning glory on the sandy beach, which is a very peaceful place to sit and relax. Getting here ; from Thalang District along Getting here 402 to Sarasin Bridge about 22 km. it is on the right before entering the bridge. ศูนย์ศึกษาธรรมชาติท่าฉัตรไชย Tha Chatchai Natural Study Center Tha Chatchai Natural Study Center C 2 This is suitable for study ecological system of mangrove forest which consists of various species of plants such as sea pine tree,cycad (Ceriops), Rhizophora and animals such as Asian Paradise-flycatcher, Pied Fantail, Common Iora, Bigeye Mudskipper, saddler crabs, etc. Getting here ; from Thalang District along highway 402 to Sarasin Bridge about 22 km. turn right and go straight at intersection about 2 km. it is on the right. Phuket Guide Book 73 สะพานสารสิน Sarasin Bridge ประตูเมืองภูเก็ต Phuket Gateway Sarasin Bridge C1 This is the first bridge connect Phuket Province at Ban Tha Chatchai to Ban Thanun of Pangnga Province by the highway 402. The bridge is 660 meters long. Officially it is open on July 7, 1967. A new parallel bridge has been constructed and developed landscape for new tourist attraction especially to see beautiful sunset. Getting here ; from Thalang District along highway 402 to the about 24 km. 74 Phuket Guide Book Phuket Gateway C 1 It is the main Gate Way of Phuket located near Thepkrasattri Bridge. This is new attraction and the first welcome place of local and foreign visitors to Phuket The building is representing local identity of Phuket. 29 stone pillars are decorated in front of the building which “2” is meant the 2 heroines of Phuket and “9” represent His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej or Rama 9. All stone pillars show the story of Phuket from the rising time of tin miming agricultural to industrial time of today. Getting here ; mining agricultural Thalang District along highway 402 to Sarasin Bridge about 23 km. and turn right at intersection. PAKLOK SUBDISTRICT Naga Noi Island G 6 This small beautiful island is the biggest mother of pearl farm in Phuket. It locates in the northeast of Phuket . The beach is good for relaxing and swimming and can visit throughout the year. Getting here ; 25 kilometers by boat from Por Bay. Phuket Guide Book 75 Hotel in Thalang NO. NAME 1 Amanpuri Resort 2 The Golddigger’s Resort 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 LOCATION 118/1 Soi Pantri Soi Srisutorn Tabol cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 74/12 Moo5 Soi sako-naiyang Surin Road Tambol Sako Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Indigo Pearl Hotel 116 Moo1 Tambol Sako Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa 234 Moo 3 Tambol Maikhao Talang Phuket 83110 Chandara Resort & Spa 99/1 Moo 6 Tambol Pa Khlok Talang Phuket 83110 Andaman Bangtao Bay Resort 82/9 Moo3 Tambol cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Bangtao Village Resort 72/26 Moo3 Had-bangtao, Road Tambol Cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Chotika Bungalow 19/9 Moo4 Tambol Cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Dusit Thani Laguna Phuket Hotel 390 Srisoonthorn Road Tambol Cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Laguna Beach Resort 323 Srisoonthorn Road Tambol Cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Laemsai Garden Resort 33/9 Moo 6 Tambol Thepkasatri Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Phuket Naithon Resort 24 Moo4 Sako –Naitorn Tambol Sako Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Naiyang House 6/1 Naiyang-Sanambin Road Tambol Sako Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Naithonburi Beach Resort 9 Moo 4 Tambol Sako Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Airport Resort 80/15 Moo 1 Tambol Sako Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Laguna Holiday Club Phuket Resort 61 Srisoonthorn Road Tambol Cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Bundarida Villa 168 Hadlayan Road Tambol Cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Twinpalms Phuket Hotel 106/46 Moo 3 Tambol Cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 The Surin Phuket Hotel 118 Moo 3 Tambol Cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Adamas Resort & Spa 92 Moo 3 Tambol Sako Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Blue Canyon Country Club 165 Thepkasatri Road Tambol Maikao Sako Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 76 Phuket Guide Book TELEPHONE 0-7632-4333 0-7632-8424 0-7632-7015-6 0-7633-8200 0-7631-7800 0-7632-5230 0-7627-0474 0-7627-0237 0-7632-4101-4 0-7632-4320 08-3616-6103 0-7631-0351 0-7632-7488 0-7631-8700 0-7632-7697 0-7627-1888 0-7631-7200 0-7631-6500 0-7632-4017 0-7631-6000 0-7632-7440-7 NO. NAME 22 Marriott’s Phuket Beach Club 23 Outrigger Laguna Phuket & Spa TELEPHONE 0-7633-8000 0-7633-6900 24 25 26 0-7631-7600-7 0-7620-5208-9 0-7631-0800-4 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 LOCATION 230 232 Maikhao Road Tambol Maikao Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 390/1 Moo 1 Srisoonthorn Road Tambul Cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Phuket Pavilions Hotel 31/1 Moo 6 Tambol Cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Kasalong Phuket Resort 9 Moo5 Tambul Sako Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Mission Hills Phuket Golf Resort 195 Moo 4 Para - Pa Khlok Tambol pakhlok Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 & Spa Amora Beach Resort 322 Moo2 Tambol Cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Courtyard by Marriott Phuket at Surin 106/27 Moo 3 Tambol Cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Beach Hotel Sala Phuket Resort & Spa 333 M003 Maikhao Road Tambol Maikao Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Pen Villa Hotel 9/1 Srisoonthorn Road Tambol Cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Surin Bay Inn 106/11 Moo 3 NahadSurin Road Tambol Cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 The Kris Resort 1110/83-84 Tambol Cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Nai ton Sea view 30 Moo 4 Tambol Sako Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa 230-232 Moo3 Tambol Maikhao Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Trisara 60/1 Srisoonthorn Road Tambol Cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Allamanda Laguna Phuket Hotel 29 Moo4 Srisoonthorn Road Tambol Cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Banyan Tree Resort 33 33/27 Moo4 Srisoonthorn Road Tambol Cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Sheraton Grande Laguna Phuket 10 Moo 4 Srisoonthorn Road Tambol Cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Hotel AYARA HILLTOPS 125 Moo 3 Soi HadSurin Srisoonthorn Road Tambol Cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Naithon Beach Resort 23/31 Moo 4 HadNaitorn Road Tambol Sako Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Six Senses Sanctuary Resort 32 Moo 5 Tambol Pakhlok Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 Anantara Resort and Spa Phuket 888 Moo 3 Tambol Maikhao Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 0-7632-4021-2 0-7632-5000 0-7633-8888 0-7662-1652 0-7627-1601 0-7632-6407-8 0-7620-5330 0-7633-8000 0-7631-0100 0-7632-4359 0-7632-4374 0-7632-4101-7 0-7627-1271 0-7620-5379 0-7637-1442 0-7633-6100 Phuket Guide Book 77 NO. 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 NAME Renaissance Phuket Resort and Spa Dewa Phuket Hotel 47The Residence Hotel Manathai Resort Phuket Moevenpick Resort Bangtao Beach Phuket Airport Resort & Spa Benyada Lodge Nai Yang Beach Resort Maikhao Dream Villa Resort&Spa Phuket 78 Phuket Guide Book LOCATION 555 Moo 3 Tambol Maikhao Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 65 Moo 1 Tambol Sako Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 258/12 Srisoonthorn Road Tambol Cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 121/1 Srisoonthorn Road Tambol Cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 35 M00 4 Tambol Cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 TELEPHONE 0-7636-3800 0-7637-2300 0-7652-7870-4 0-7627-0900-6 0-7631-0400 9/1ต Airport Road Tambol Sako Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 106/52 Moo 3 Tambol Cherngtalay Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 65/23-24 HadNaiyang Road Tambol Sako Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 138/21 Moo4 Tambol Maikhao Amphur Talang Phuket 83110 0-7632-7771 0-7627-1777 0-7632-8300 0-7661-6072-3 RESTAURANT IN PHUKET Amphur Talang Thai-Chinese NO. 1 NO. 1 12 3 4 15 26 37 4 5 8 6 7 8 1 1 NAME Thai – Chinese Food Peang-prai NAME Seafood Thai – Chinese Leamsai SeafoodFood Peang-prai Chakkachan Seafood Pla Phao Seafood Sea @ Nai yang Leamsai Bangpae Seafood Seafood Chakkachan Seafood Baan Suan Layan Restaurant Pla Phao Markprok Seafood Sea @ Nai yang (Halal Restaurant) Bangpae Seafood Aopo Seafood and restaurant. Baan Suan Layan Restaurant (Halal Restaurant) Markprok Seafood (Halal Restaurant) International foo Aopo Seafood and restaurant. Black Cat Restaurant (Halal Restaurant) International food Black Cat Restaurant LOCATION Bangpae Waterfall Lamsai Bangpae Waterfall Saikaw Beach Saikaw Beach Nai Yang Beach Lamsai Bangpaewaterfall Saikaw Beach Cherngtalay thalang Saikaw Beach Markprok Village Maikhao Nai Yang Beach Bangpaewaterfall Pakklok Cherngtalay thalang Markprok Village Maikhao TELEPHONE 08-5832-7439 LOCATION TELEPHONE Sea Food 08-7380-4057 08-5832-7439 08-1891-3731 08-1958-3543 08-1085-6079 08-7380-4057 0-7652-9059 08-1891-3731 0-7630-5566 08-1958-3543 08-4847-5380 08-1085-6079 0-7652-9059 08-1080-9065 0-7630-5566 08-4847-5380 Pakklok Cherngtalay, Talang 08-1080-9065 0 -7627-1180 Cherngtalay, Talang 0-7627-1180 Phuket Guide Book 79 CULTURAL TOURS AND FESTIVALS 80 Phuket Guide Book Cultural Festivals of Phuket are very special and unique. It is fascinating and attractive for the tourists to join these activities. Thus, Phuket way of life have its root from their Hokkien ancestors who settled down on this island, taughttheir offspring especially the gratitudeand succeed to continue from generation to generation. Traditional Chinese Vegetarianism Festival Generally it is known in Thai as “Ngan Kin Je” the biggest traditional Chinese vegetarianism festival held in Thailand. Thousands of visitors join the festival every year. Some of them attend Chinese tradition activities in order to purify and commit themselves to a 9-day vegetarian diet. Visitors can try vegetarian foods and see the horse chariots carrying Buddha images and Chinese gods and goddess around the town. The festival is annually hold during the 1st- 9th of the waxing moon of the 11th lunar calendar or about September-October and organized by the Chinese in various shrines especially Shrines of Jui-Tui-Tao-Bo-Keng, Bang Neow, Sam kong, Ka-thu, and Tha Rua. Phuket Guide Book 81 Kuan Te Kun Shrine (Sapam) Kim Su Ong Keng Shrine ( Baan Don) Jui Tui Tao Bo Keng Shrine Sam Pai Kong Shrine (Bang Khu) ศาลเจ้ากวนเต้กุ้น (สะปำ�) Sapam, Phuket Jeng Ong Shrine ศาลเจ้าเจ่งอ๋อง 196 yaowaraj Rd., Phuket 82 Phuket Guide Book ศาลเจ้าจุ้ยตุ่ย 283 Soi Phuthorn, Ranong Rd.,Muang,Phuket ศาลเจ้ากิ้มซืออ๋องเก้ง (บ้านดอน) 18/3 Soi 200 Years, Baan Don-Cherngtalay Rd., thalang, Phuket ศาลเจ้าซำ�ไป๋กอง (บางคู) Bang ku, Phuket Sam Sae Ju Hud Shrine ศาลเจ้าซำ�เซ้จูฮุด (เขารัง) Kosimbi Rd., Phuket Sui Boon Tong Shrine ศาลเจ้าซุ่ยบุ่นต๋อง (หล่อโรง) Pattanatongtin Rd., Phuket Tha Rua Shrine ศาลเจ้าท่าเรือ 169 Thepkrasattri Rd,. Sri sunthorn ,Thalang, Phuket Te Kun Tai Te Shrine (Baan Pa Sak) ศาลเจ้าเต้กุ่นไต่เต่ (บ้านป่าสัก) 4/1 Cherngtalay, Thalang, Phuket Bang Niao Shrine ศาลเจ้าบางเหนียว 197 Phuket Rd., Phuket Phuket Guide Book 83 Lim Hoo Tai Soo Shrine (Sam Kong) ศาลเจ้าหลิมฮู้ไท้ซู (สามกอง) Yok Kei Keng Shrine ศาลเจ้ายกเค่เก้ง (ซอยพะเนียง) 109/99 Soi Paniang , Rasada Rd., Phuket 84 Phuket Guide Book 306 Yaowaraj Rd., Phuket Lai Phu Tao Yo Keng Shrine (Kathu) ศาลเจ้าหล่ายภู่ต่าวโย้เก๊ง (กะทู้) 37/1 Mu4, vichitsongkram Rd., kathu,Phuket Sam Ong Hu Shrine (Chengtalay) ศาลเจ้าส่ามอ๋องหู้ (เชิงทะเล) 233/1 Sri sunthorn Rd., cherngtalay, thalang, Phuket PHUKET CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTIVAL Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization has always contributed in carrying on this precious tradition of the Thai Chinese so it stays with the land of Phuket. The Phuket Provincial Administratic Organization has held “Phuket Chinese New Year Festival” to celebrate the New Year for auspiciousness of everyone. The festival is held every year at Sanamchai, Muang District, Phuket. Por Tor Festival Por Tor or Ghosts festival is a Chinese festival in the 7th lunar month (August –September). Prayers are said to give thanksfor the work done by the ancestors in the past. Every house will prepare theoffering foods that consisted of fish, pork, fowl, vegetable, fruits, varieties of sweets that made of beans and the most common offering is red turtle cakes. Chao Le’s Boat Floating Festival It is an important festival of Chao Le or Sea Gypsy during the middle of the sixth and eleventh lunar months. The purpose is to drive away evil and bring good luck. Small hand-crafted wooden boats are prepared and wooden dolls indicated humans, cut nails and hair are also filled in the boats then set adrift to the sea. The sea gypsy villages at Rawai and Sapam hold their ceremonies on the 13th and Koh Si-re celebrates on the 14th. Phuket Guide Book 85 Light up Phuket “Light up Phuket” is organized annually on December 26 as the memorization for those who lost their lives in “Tsunami” and the support for the victims and families. This event is located in Dolphin Park, Patong Beach, Amphor Katoo, Phuket. Thao Thepkasattri-Thao Sisoonthon Memorial Day It is annually held on March 13th to memorize the historical events of the Two Great Heroines who took the lead in order to protect Tha-lang town from the Burmese invaders. Paying homage will be done at the Two Heroines Monument with special activities such as light-and-sound historical drama, cinemas, music, and shows in the Muang Temple. 86 Phuket Guide Book Colorful countdown This “Colorful Countdown” is part of the worldwide countdown event to celebrate over the night of December 31. It is a traditional event to countdown the new year together. This new year celebration is an international symbol for happiness, fulfilled, and smile. Phuket will eventually become world class destination later on Phuket Travel Fair It is starting from November – December. Colorful parades, sports events, and a beauty competition are organized as major activities for foreign tourists. Phuket World Music Festival “Phuket World Music Festival” is held to promote tourism in Phuket. Phuket is presented through the stage of world music. The festival boasts traditional art and music of Phuket, the South, other regions of Thailand and the World. The festival mixes culture and music of different sources and will make Phuket the hub of music and culture without borders. The festival is held at the stage in the middle of the stone bridge. Phuket Guide Book 87 Laguna Phuket Triathlon It is held at Bang Thao Beach during November - December. The triathlon a 1,800 meters (5,900 ft) swim, a 55 kilometers (34 mi) bike race and a 12 kilometers (7.5 mi) run and a 6 kilometers (3.7 mi) fun run attracts many athletes from all over the world. Phuket Local food Festival Phuket food is said to be very unique and tasty with the good combination among various cultures. Provincial Administration Organization of Phuket has arranged this festival to follow food tradition and promote tourism in Phuket. Visitors can really taste good foods and can be confirmed food hygiene and reasonable price under the logo of “CLEAN FOOD GOOD TASTE”. The festival is held at the stage of Saphan Hin. 88 Phuket Guide Book Seafood Festival This festival is held in August by many restaurants in Phuket. They introduce fresh and more varieties of seafoods of Andaman with 10% discount. More than 10 special menus will be prepared by famous foreign and local chefs. Visitors can enjoy music and songs of famous singers show during this festival as well. Phuket Halal Food Festival More than 200 Halal Restaurants display and sell their foods at the stage of Saphan Hin in the Halal Food Festival with very friendly atmosphere of Phuket. LOCAL FOODS There are more varieties of Phuket local foods. They are typical taste and technique of preparation. Because of their cultural combination of Thai, Chinese, Malayu and European, they have made Phuket foods differ but unique in themselves and worth for everyone to try once visit Phuket. There are more varieties of Phuket local foods. They are typical taste and technique of preparation. Because of their cultural combination of Thai, Chinese, Malayu and European, they have made Phuket foods differ but unique in themselves and worth for everyone to try once visit Phuket. Phuket Guide Book 89 Mee Chek It is noodles with or without shrimp soup. The restaurants that prepare the good one are “Ran Somchit” in front of Clock Roundabout, “Ran Jirayuwat” beside Pearl Hotel and “Ran Ton Pho” Hokkien Mee Egg noodles are fried with eggs, pork or chicken added soya sauce to make tick gravy as a typical Phuket style. It is a good combination to eat with crippled pork skin and onions. The oldest and most famous restaurants are “Ran Mee Ton Pho” in front of Clock Roundabout, Phuket Road, “Ran Mee Aow Ke” Poonpon Road, “Ran Mee Ko Lan” Saton Road and “Ran Mee Sa Pum” Thepkasattri Road. Mee Hun - Ba Chang This fried rice noodles with black soya sauce and topping with golden fried onion will be served with pork chop soup. The best and typical restaurants of this “Mee Hun - Ba Chang” are in Soi Sun U-thit, Yaowarat Road, near Ban Bang Niao School, Takua Tung Road, Ranong Road - Soi Lo long Junction, on the Tung-Ka roadside and Lok Tien Food Center. 90 Phuket Guide Book Mee Sua Mee Sua is Phuket’s breakfast, normally is selling with porridges. The popular restaurants are the porridge restaurant on Dibuk Road, “Ran Ku Khuan” and “Ran Kao Tom Mu”.It is available at “Ran Ko Benz” in the evening also. Dim Sum It is called “Seo Boi” in Phuket and prefers to have for breakfast with coffee. The popular restaurant to serve Seo Boi are “Ran Juan Hieng” Chana-Charoen Road, “Ran Boonrat” Dilok-Uthit Road 2 branch, “Ran Boonrat” opposite to Dao Rung School branch on Chao-fa Tawan-ok Road, “Ran Lan” Soi 7 Poonpon Road, “Ran Si Trang” Patiphat Road, “Ran Chokchai Dim Sum” Mae Luan Road, “Ran Chanchira” By-pass Road, “Ran Khanom Jip” Yaowarat Road and only “Ran Somchai” Dilok- Uthit 2 Road open 16.00-24.00 hrs. O-Tao It is fried oysters with yam chips and eggs. The popular restaurant is located near Ban Bang Niao School, “Ran Ji Pian” opposite to Kusondham Foundation and “Ran Mee Sapum” Phuket Guide Book 91 Khanom Jin It is a kind of breakfast for the locals. Khanom Jin is a version of rice noodles usually served with spicy curry sauces, fresh vegetables, boiled eggs, “Pa tong ko” Chinese fried bread and “Ho mok”or steamed fish curry. There are many Khanom Jin restaurants namely “Ran Khuan” Tung-Ka Road, “Ran Khanom Jin Pa Mai” Krabi Road, “Ran Khanom Jin Pa Ting” Satun Road, “Ran Khanom Jin Pa Ree” Patiphat Road, and “Ran Khanom Jin Pa Po” Surin Road Soi 2. 92 Phuket Guide Book Nam Prik Yum It is a kind of sauce made of shrimp paste mixing shrimps, slide red onions, chili and lemon. It is served with rice or Khanom Jin in many restaurants. The well-known ones are “Ran Raya”, “Ran Krua Niyom”, “Ran Nam Yoi”, etc. Nam Phrik Kung Siap It is a thick shrimp paste sauce mixing dried chili and smoked shrimps taken with various fresh vegetables. It is available in many restaurants and shops such as “Ran Raya”, “Ran Tha-le Thai”, “Ran Khun Mae Ju” Thepkasattri Road, “Ran Ji Nguat” Yaowarat Road, “Ran Kon Thong”, “Ran Porn Thip”, etc. SOUVENIR There are more varieties of Phuket local foods. They are typical taste and technique of preparation. Because of their cultural combination of Thai, Chinese, Malayu and European, they have made Phuket foods differ but unique in themselves and worth for everyone to try once visit Phuket. Phuket Guide Book 93 Kung-Siab Kung-Siab is grilled whole prawns or shrimps to put in salad, or fried and put in Thai “Kaeng Lieng” soup or “Nam Prik” chili sauces. Tao So Tao So or “Khanom Pia” and other more varieties of local Chinese sweets and cakes are selling in “Ran Kheng Tin” on Phuket Road, “Ran Khanom Pia Sai Khai Khem” Soi Sun-uthit on Yaowarat Road, “Ran Mae Ju” Thepkasattri Road, “Ran Ar Takkae” “Ran Mae Boondhum” Surin Road Soi 4, “Ran Porn Thip” By-pass Road, “Ran Kon Thong” Thepkasattri Road, etc. 94 Phuket Guide Book Pla Ching Chang “Pla Ching Chan” is Indian anchovies. Fried dried Pla Ching Chang is preferable take with rice or porridge or Khanom Jin and topping on Thai salads. Cashewy It is a healthy beverage for new generation. Cashewy have a good taste smell with complete nutrition. It is available in “Ran Methi”, “Ran Si Suphaluk Orchid” etc. Batik Colorful batiks are also good souvenirs from Phuket. Fashioning batik scarf, shirts, skirts, bags and other items are selling in many shops. Cashew Nuts Cashew have been brought and planted in Phuket and neighboring provinces many years ago. Cashew nut products either dried, salted, or sweetened are very popular among visitors. They are available in many souvenir shops such as “Ran Si Burapha Orchid” Takua-thung Road, “Ran Methi” Surin Road, “Ran Si Suphaluk Orchid” Thepkrasattri Road, etc. Pearls There are many pearl farms in Phuket such as in Naga Noi Island, Rung Yai Island. Pearls and items from sea are selling in many shops : “Ran Muk Phuket” Chaofa Tawan ook - Kwang Road junction, “Ran Phuket Sea Shells” Wiset Road at Rawai Beach, “Ran Phuket Khai Muk” (Pearl Factory) Ban Sapum and many more shops in the city centre on Ratchada Road, Montri Road and at Rawai, Phrumthep, Pa Thong Beaches. Phuket Guide Book 95 Useful Contact Number in Phuket LOCATION Provincial Administration Organization of Phuket Tourism Authority of Thailand (Phuket) Phuket City Hall Provincial Public Relation Office The Phuketchamber of commerce Passport Office, Phuket Police Station, Muang Phuket Police Station, Chalong Subdistrict Police Station, Cheng Thale Subdistrict Police Station, Kamala Subdistrict Police Station, Muang Kathu Subdistrict Police Station, Thung Thong Subdistrict Police Station, Tha-lang Subdistrict Police Station, Tha Chatchai Subdistrict Tourist Police Telecom of Thailand 96 Phuket Guide Book TELEPHONE 0-7621-1877, 0-7635-4204 0-7621-2213, 0-7621-1036 0-7635 4875 0-7621-6118, 0-7642-0729 0-7621-7567 0-7622-2081 0-7621-2115 0-7638-1247 0-7627-0043 0-7638-5310 0-7634-2719 0-7634-2721 0-7632-1182 0-7632-1516 0-7631-1123 0-7631-1242, 0-7631-1368 0-7622-5361 0-7621-2299, 0-7621-4299 LOCATION Post Office Phuket International Airport Thai Airways International, Phuket Bus Terminal Meter Taxi Provincial Administration Organization of Phuket PPAO Hospital Vachira Hospital, Phuket Bangkok Hospital, Phuket Patong Hospital Tha-lang Hospital Immigration Office, Phuket Emergency call TAT Call center TELEPHONE 0-7621-6951 0-7632-7230-5 0-7621-2855, 0-7621-2644 0-7621-1480 0-7623-2192 0-7621-2000 0-7621-2150, 0-7621-3784 0-7625-4425, 1719 0-7621-0935, 0-7624-9400 0-7634-4225, 0-76342-633-4 0-7631-1111 0-7631-1033-4 0-7622-1905, 0-7621-2108 199, 191 1672