Explore Phuket

“The tropical beach getaway of your dreams, with its beautiful heritage architecture and Thai-Chinese- Indian-Malay population, is a wonderful cultural diversion. Phuket bay, with aquamarine waters and dramatic limestone outcrops that will make you into a frenzy.”

Nature & Culture

Phuket is among the world’s finest beach destinations. With fine white sands, nodding palm trees, glittering seas and lively towns, the island has so much to offer.

Phuket is blessed with more than 30 amazing beaches from north to south and east to west coast. Patong, Kata, Karon and Kamala have always been the most popular for many decades, but the north of the island reveals some hidden gems for travelers searching for a more romantic atmosphere.

Phuket has a fantastic array of attractions. From natural to man-made, from land-based to water activities, there's always something to see and do on Phuket Island. The beauty of it is that these wonders are all within a short driving or sailing distance from each other.

There are quirky and wonderful museums, remarkable religious and cultural structures, exotic shows, vibrant nightlife and of course beautiful beaches to enjoy the soft white sand, tropical surfing and the amazing scenery.

Health

There are 7 core hospitals on the island. Vachira Phuket Hospital is the central and the busiest one on the island as it is operated by the Ministry of Public Health. There are also government-run hospitals in Talang and Patong.

Four private hospitals in Phuket are world-renowned and offer international staff and care for worldwide patents. Bangkok Hospital (Phuket Branch), Phuket International Hospital are famous for their high technology equipment curing many diseases along with cosmetics surgery.

The staff are efficient and able to communicate in multiple languages. Mission Hospital and Dibuk Hospitals are also at the location outside the main town so that it’s easier to patients to reach the destination. Their medical staff are also well-trained.

Education

UWC (United World Colleges Thailand)

The first international school in Thailand which is joined UWC (one of only 15 UWC in the world) Most of the students who graduate here, get full admission to the top universities in the world. Every student is encouraged to develop as an individual, to reach the limits of human potential, to develop true happiness and to learn to see the world with compassion.

  • Established year:
  • 2009
  • Education System:
  • IB
  • Year level:
  • 2-18 years
  • Total students:
  • 275
  • Nationalities No.:
  • 56
  • Website:
  • https://uwcthailand.ac.th/

British International School Phuket

BISP Located in Phuket and it is one of the most prestigious schools in Southeast Asia, the school offer pure English environment. It is the only school in Phuket where SAT tests are conducted.

  • Established year:
  • 1996
  • Education System:
  • IB
  • Year level:
  • 2-18 years
  • Total students:
  • 850
  • Nationalities No.:
  • 40
  • Website:
  • http://www.bisphuket.ac.th

Berda Claude International School (BCIS)

BCIS Phuket is the first international school in Thailand to be recognized by “French Ministry of Education” and “Cambridge Assessment for International Education” and the “Thai Ministry of Education”. BCIS Phuket provides an innovative world-class education for students from kindergarten to high school by using the French curriculum and the Cambridge Curriculum.

  • Established year:
  • 2017
  • Education System:
  • IB
  • Year level:
  • 2-18 years
  • Total students:
  • 400
  • Nationalities No.:
  • 60
  • Website:
  • https://bcisphuket.com/

Headstart International School Phuket

The only Cambridge education system school with A-level in Phuket, it is located opposite the Central Business Square of Phuket. It started from a very small private school, and has become the most famous international school in Phuket through 10 years of dedicated development.

  • Established year:
  • 2005
  • Education System:
  • IB
  • Year level:
  • 2-18 years
  • Total students:
  • 800
  • Nationalities No.:
  • 48
  • Website:
  • https://headstartphuket.com/

Oak Meadow International School

Accredited by the Thai Ministry of Education, the school is an American non-boarding international school located in Phuket. The nationalities of the students are mainly From Thailand and Russia. There are no more than 15 students in each class.

Kajonkiet International School (KIS)

Is a new international school for the National Curriculum for England and Wales often referred to as the English National Curriculum. A 21-acre campus in a quiet area of Katu's charming countryside.