Phuket
Andaman Sea destination
Phuket is Thailand's largest island, a popular tourist destination in the Andaman Sea known for beaches, resorts, and nightlife.
The name is pronounced roughly "poo-KET," though English speakers often mispronounce it in ways that sound like an obscenity: We're going to Phuket for vacation.
Sanskrit feminine name
- sandFine rock particles
- shorelineLand-water boundary
- sunbathingDeliberate exposure to rays
- palm treesTropical plants with fronds
beach clubs · umbrellas · sunscreen · swimsuits · towels · tides · waves · seashells
Entering water deliberately
- snorkelingSurface swimming with breathing tube
- island hoppingTraveling between nearby landmasses
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
- elephant sanctuaryProtected land for pachyderms
zip-lining · Thai boxing · cooking classes · sunset cruises · parasailing · jet skiing · fishing · yacht charter
Indian Ocean arm, Southeast Asia
- archipelagoChain of scattered islands
- limestoneCarbonate sedimentary rock
- karstEroded soluble rock terrain
- tropicsWarm equatorial region
jungle · monsoon · flora · fauna · biodiversity · reef · cove · bay
Original settlement area preserved
- Big BuddhaEnormous Buddhist monument
- night marketsOutdoor markets operating after dark
- templesHoly places or head sides
- tuktukThree-wheeled motorized taxi
sightseeing · souvenirs · tour guides · attractions · festivals · nightlife · resorts · spas
Southeast Asian stir-fried noodles
- green curryThai coconut chili dish
- tom yumThai hot-sour soup
- massamanThai Muslim-style curry
- sticky riceAdhesive cooked grain variety
mango · tamarind · lemongrass · basil · coconut milk · fish sauce · galangal · satay
Kamala
Sanskrit feminine name
- sandFine rock particles
- shorelineLand-water boundary
- sunbathingDeliberate exposure to rays
palm trees · beach clubs · umbrellas · sunscreen · swimsuits · towels · tides · waves · seashells · snorkeling
diving
Entering water deliberately
- snorkelingSurface swimming with breathing tube
- island hoppingTraveling between nearby landmasses
- kayakingNavigating slim watercraft seated
elephant sanctuary · zip-lining · Thai boxing · cooking classes · sunset cruises · parasailing · jet skiing · fishing · yacht charter · scuba
Andaman Sea
Indian Ocean arm, Southeast Asia
- archipelagoChain of scattered islands
- limestoneCarbonate sedimentary rock
- karstEroded soluble rock terrain
tropics · jungle · monsoon · flora · fauna · biodiversity · reef · cove · bay · mangroves
Old Town
Original settlement area preserved
- Big BuddhaEnormous Buddhist monument
- night marketsOutdoor markets operating after dark
- templesHoly places or head sides
tuktuk · sightseeing · souvenirs · tour guides · attractions · festivals · nightlife · resorts · spas · hospitality
pad thai
Southeast Asian stir-fried noodles
- green curryThai coconut chili dish
- tom yumThai hot-sour soup
- massamanThai Muslim-style curry
sticky rice · mango · tamarind · lemongrass · basil · coconut milk · fish sauce · galangal · satay · seafood
relaxation
State of being unwound
honeymoon · retreat · leisure · escape · luxury · poolside · villa · boutique hotel · all-inclusive · tropical paradise
PhuketBangkok
Thailand's chief city
Singapore · Kuala Lumpur · Hong Kong · Tokyo · business district