| Phuket | |
| Official Name: | City of Phuket เทศบาลนครภูเก็ต |
| Native Name: | ภูเก็ต |
| Native Name Lang: | th |
| Settlement Type: | City Municipality |
| Pushpin Map: | Thailand |
| Pushpin Mapsize: | 250 |
| Pushpin Label Position: | left |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Thailand |
| Coordinates: | 7.8881°N 98.3975°W |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Phuket province |
| Subdivision Type2: | District |
| Subdivision Name2: | Mueang Phuket |
| Leader Title: | Mayor |
| Leader Name: | Saroj Ankanapilas |
| Unit Pref: | Metric |
| Area Total Km2: | 12 |
| Area Metro Km2: | 224 |
| Population Total: | 79,308 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Population Metro: | 250,474 |
| Timezone1: | ICT |
| Utc Offset1: | +7 |
| Area Code Type: | Area code |
| Area Code: | (+66) 76 |
| Geocode: | 8399 |
| Government Type: | City Municipality |
| Leader Title1: | Vice Mayor |
| Translit Lang1 Info1: | Thai: ภูเก็ต |
| Translit Lang1 Type1: | Thai |
| Translit Lang1 Info2: | Malay: {{Script|Arab|بوکيت |
| Translit Lang1 Type2: | Jawi |
| Translit Lang1 Info3: | Chinese: 普吉市 Phóo-kiat-tshī |
| Translit Lang1 Type3: | Hokkien |
| Translit Lang1: | Other |
Phuket (; or Thai: ภูเก็ต, in Thai pronounced as /pʰūː.kèt/) is a city in the southeast of Phuket Island, Thailand, and the capital of Phuket province. the city had a population of 79,308. It covers the subdistricts (tambons) Talat Yai and Talat Nuea of Mueang Phuket district.
Phuket is 862 km (535.6 mi) south of Bangkok.[1]
Phuket is one of the oldest cities in Thailand. It was an important port on the west coast of the Malay Peninsula where Chinese immigrants first landed.
Phuket Old Town is a quarter studded with heritage buildings in ten streets: Klang, Phang Nga, Rassada, Dee Buk, Krabi, Thep Kasattri, Phuket, Yaowarat, Satun, and Soi Rammanee. These older buildings show Phuket town's former prosperity. They were constructed when tin mining was an important industry on the island. Their architectural style is called "Sino-Portuguese", characteristic of which is a single or two-storey building with a narrow front compensated for by considerable depth. The tiles, doors, perforated windows, and other details are all influenced by Chinese and European styles combined.[2] "Phuket Old Town" is a 2.7 km2 area covering a total of 210 rai.
, the Fine Arts Department and the Phuket provincial authorities are preparing a proposal to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for Phuket Old Town to be listed as a World Heritage Site.[3]
In 2004, the town was elevated to city status (thesaban nakhon,).
The major religion is Buddhism. The Buddhist temples in the city are attractive destinations for national and international tourists. Along the streets some Hindu temples depicting the statues of Ganesha and Brahma can also be seen.
Since 2005, the population of Phuket has been increasing.[4]
Locals and tourists alike mainly use the songthaews to travel around. Pink songthaews call at stops around Phuket Old Town, while blue songthaews connect Phuket Old Town with the various beach resorts around the island.[5]
Phuket International Airport is 36km (22miles) northwest of Phuket Old Town. There is currently an hourly scheduled bus service between the airport and Phuket Old Town.[6]
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