One of the world's top ten diving spots, with visibility up to 30m and stunning underwater scenery. Phuket remains the wealthiest province in Thailand, but what mints the money nowadays is tourism, with an annual influx that tops one million. Thoughtless tourist developments have scarred much of the island, particularly along the west coast, and the trend on all the beaches is upmarket, with very few budget possibilities. As mainstream resorts go, however, those on Phuket are just about the best in Thailand, offering a huge range of water sports and magnificent diving facilities to make the most of the clear and sparkling sea. Phuket's capital, Muang Phuket or Phuket town, lies on the southeast coast, 42km south of the Sarasin Bridge linking the island to the mainland.
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