Thailand's Premier Beach Destination
30+ stunning beaches from party-central Patong to family-friendly Kata, serene Rawai, and luxury Bang Tao. Choose your vibe and wake up to ocean views with year-round tropical weather and endless water activities.
Thailand's diving capital with easy access to the Similan Islands, Phi Phi Islands, and Richelieu Rock. Over 50 dive centers, plus kitesurfing, sailing, kayaking, and deep-sea fishing. Perfect for ocean enthusiasts.
One of Asia's top retirement destinations with excellent healthcare, large established expat community (50,000+ foreigners), international facilities, golf courses, and modern infrastructure. Rawai and Nai Harn are particularly popular with long-term retirees.
Over 50,000 expats call Phuket home, creating a thriving international community with excellent coworking spaces, networking events, sports clubs, and strong WiFi (100-300 Mbps available).
Beach condos, villas, and apartments across Patong, Kata, Rawai, and Bang Tao. Higher costs than Chiang Mai but stunning ocean views.
World-class healthcare at Bangkok Hospital Phuket, Siriroj Hospital, and international clinics. Medical tourism destination.
Top international schools including BISP, Headstart International, QSI, and UWC Thailand. Full IB programs available.
Car rentals, tuk-tuks, utilities, and navigating island life. Car recommended due to limited public transport.
Explore Phuket's stunning beaches, island-hopping tours, diving schools, Big Buddha, viewpoints, and cultural sites. 70+ curated experiences.
Higher than Chiang Mai with beach premium. Budget $1,200-2,000/month. Expensive areas: Patong, Bang Tao, Kamala.
Diving, beach clubs, Bangla Road nightlife, luxury spas, water sports, island hopping, and world-class resorts.