PHUKET Of the fourteen provinces in southern Thailand, Phuket is the only island province, and as Thailand's largest island it has a plethora of natural attractions as well as the beaches. Bhromthep Peninsula which stretches into the sea towards the southern end of the island could easily become one of the favorite places for people to visit -- especially in the evenings to watch the setting sun in a part of the island where it looks especially effective. Chalong Bay A natural harbour famed for its tin mining. Wat Chalong is a frequently visited temple, housing the statues of two highly revered monks. Nai Yang beach. Surin beach. Sunset at Kata beach. Koh Raya Only 862 kilometres from Bangkok, Phuket is easily accessible by land, rail and air. .