THINGS TO DO IN PHUKET

Ko Racha and Ko Mai Thon (เกาะราชา และเกาะไม้ท่อน)

Located in southern Phuket, Ko Racha is composed of two Islands: Ko Racha Noi and Ko Racha Yai. Ko Racha Yai covers a white sandy Beach shoreline with crystal water. It is known as a paradise for tourists, especially,for those who are fond of diving. Equipped with full facilities, this island is ideal for staying over amidst the nature. Ko Racha Noi is a popular diving spot, which is suitable for professional divers only. Divers will also have a chance to meet Manta ray or great white shark here. things to do in phuket

Ko Mai Thon (เกาะไม้ท่อน), a small Island located in the southeast of Phuket, is rich with nature and features beautiful Beaches. It is therefore, one of the destinations for tourists who have limited time since it does not take long to travel by a speedboat from a deep water port to get to this stunning island.

Wat Chalong (Wat Chai Tharam) (วัดฉลอง) (วัดไชยธาราม)

Wat Chalong (Wat Chai Tharam) is a Historical Temple that is a center of the powerful faith of the Phuket people carrying the important History of the legendary, Luangpho Chaem of Wat Chalong, a monk who mastered in Vipassana orinsightful meditation, magical power, and Traditional medicine. During the time of the Ang Yi (Chinese Secret Society) rebellion, he gave Phra Prachiat, a good luck charm to those people who fought and defeated them. Luangpho Chaem was granted a title from King Rama V the Great as Phrakhru Wisutthi Wongsachan Yanmuni, holding an ecclesiastical rank of Sangkhapamok, a monk dean of Mueang Phuket. It is believed that his sacred objects are famous for providing charm, protection from danger, and good fortune.

Location: Chao Fa Road, TambonChalong, Amphoe Mueang, Phuket province.