| Western quality healthcare is catered for by two international hospitals, while shopping needs are met by two large shopping malls, featuring designer shops, supermarkets and multiplex cinemas showing both Thai and foreign films.
In an addition there are dozens of high - end shops for home furnishings, gourmet food and wine, along with anything else needed to make the international sophisticated feel right at home.
Phuket makes a great base for exploring the region. Staggeringly, beautiful Phang Nga Bay is right on the island 's doorstep. It is rated as one of the world 's top sailing destinations, and for those who don't sail companies such as Phuket Water Taxi provide charter speedboat services.
Phuket has an unparallel choice of wining and dining, from simple but delicious market stalls to some of the top - rated bars and restaurants in the region. International flavors come in many varieties: French, Mexican, Japanese, Korean, Italian, Greek, Russian, Burmese and many more - an almost overwhelming selection. |