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Wichit
Phuket, Thailand · Asia
About Wichit
Wichit is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Mueang Phuket, 45km from Phang Nga Bay.
Wichit is a town located in Phuket, Thailand. With a population of 38,701, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Wichit sits in Thailand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Wichit to your route.
About Wichit
Mueang Phuket (Thai: เมืองภูเก็ต, pronounced [mɯ̄a̯ŋ pʰūː.kèt]) is the capital district (amphoe mueang) of Phuket province, Thailand. Phuket town itself is in the district's northeast.
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Where is Wichit located?
Wichit is located in Phuket, Thailand, Asia. The coordinates are 7.8894 latitude, 98.3852 longitude.
What is the population of Wichit?
Wichit has a population of approximately 38,701 people, making it a town in Thailand.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 38,701
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Thailand
- Region
- Phuket
- Timezone
- Asia/Bangkok
- Coordinates
- 7.8894, 98.3852
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Thailand
Tourist police (English): 1155.
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Worth the detour from Wichit
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
bridge
Sarasin Bridge
Road bridge carrying Highway 402 across the channel between mainland Phang Nga and Phuket island, the only land route onto Phuket.
36 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Samet Nangshe Viewpoint
Hilltop viewpoint over the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay, reached by a steep access track north of Phuket.
39 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
Phang Nga Bay
A spectacular bay dotted with towering limestone karsts and sea caves, including the famous James Bond Island.
45 km · about 50 min drive
film location
Khao Phing Kan (James Bond Island)
The limestone stack of Ko Tapu in Phang Nga Bay was Scaramanga's hideaway in The Man with the Golden Gun and has been 'James Bond Island' ever since.
45 km · about 50 min drive
national park
Hat Noppharat Thara - Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park
Stunning Thai island park with towering limestone cliffs, crystal lagoons, and Maya Bay.
46 km · about 55 min drive
beach
Phi Phi Islands
Dramatic limestone islands with turquoise waters, vibrant marine life, and the famous Maya Bay made iconic by the film The Beach.
46 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Koh Phi Phi Viewpoint
A hilltop viewpoint on Phi Phi Don offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the twin bays and turquoise waters below.
46 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Wichit
- 36 kmSarasin BridgeRoad bridge carrying Highway 402 across the channel between mainland Phang Nga and Phuket island, the only land route onto Phuket.
- 39 kmSamet Nangshe ViewpointHilltop viewpoint over the limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay, reached by a steep access track north of Phuket.
- 46 kmKoh Phi Phi ViewpointA hilltop viewpoint on Phi Phi Don offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the twin bays and turquoise waters below.
When to drive here
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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