Phuket
Americannoun
noun
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an island and province of S Thailand, in the Andaman Sea: mainly flat; suffered badly in the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 2004. Area: 534 sq km (206 sq miles)
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the chief town of the island of Phuket; a popular tourist resort
Example Sentences
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The inquest heard that the body of Wright, from Stanford-le-Hope, was found in Bang Thao 2 Alley, Choeng Thale sub-district, Thalang district, in the province of Phuket.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026
In the weeks before his death, Wright had shared videos on Instagram which showed him scuba diving and riding motorbikes in Phuket.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 2026
In 2023, Moscow opened a consulate in Phuket to serve the growing number of Russian nationals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2025
However, it’s also sparked controversy among locals wary of how Russian transplants are reshaping tourism and everyday life in Phuket.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2025
Maybe I should have gone to a beach in Phuket the way I was thinking I should earlier at the train station.
From An Apostate: Nawin of Thais by Sills, Steven (Steven David Justin)
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