The largest island in Thailand, Phuket is also the name of the province, and main town on this peninsula. Surrounded by the Andaman Sea, the island reaches up into the Phuket Mountain Range, peaking at 1,736 feet. It lies around 863 miles south of Bangkok, is around the size of Singapore and has a total population of 348,000 people. It's connected to the mainland by road bridges, and is known for being a peaceful melting pot of Buddhists, Thai-Chinese and Muslims. Sea Canoe around the Phang Nga Bay, or take a day trip to one of the many beautiful island locations nearby for a snorkelling expedition.
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