The beach is crazy. It’s lined with bars and shops that really come alive at night and will be sure to suck the last of your bhat in. You can buy ‘Havianas’, ‘brand name’ clothing and ‘Prada’ handbags among trinkets, Hello Kitty stuff and all the beachwear you’d ever need.
From Phi Phi Island, to Coral Island to Racha Islands there are many islands to explore around Phuket, literally hundreds. You can join a group tour for a few bhat and make your way out on a longtail boat. On Phi Phi you’ll see where Leonardo DiCaprio filmed The Beach and join the throngs of tourists wanting to take a photo. On Coral Island you can relax on the white sand beach just 15 minutes from Phuket. And on the Racha Islands, 12km south of Phuket, you can make the most of the excellent diving and snorkelling day trips.