"The capital of Phuket province, Phuket is a city in southeast Thailand that is part of Phuket Island. In 2024, there were 71,284 people living in the city municipality and 252,515 people living in the Amphoe Mueang district as a whole. There are about 430,000 people living there when the larger metropolitan region is taken into account. Bangkok is located 862 kilometers (535.6 miles) south of Phuket. Buddhism is the predominant religion. Both domestic and foreign tourists find the city's Buddhist temples to be appealing travel destinations. There are also a few Hindu temples with statues of Brahma and Ganesha around the streets. The songthaews are primarily used for transportation by both locals and visitors. While blue songthaews link Phuket Old Town with the several beach resorts throughout the island, pink songthaews make stops throughout Phuket Old Town. The distance between Phuket Old Town and Phuket International Airport is 36 kilometers (22 miles). The airport and Phuket Old Town are currently connected by an hourly scheduled bus service. The songthaews are primarily used by both locals and visitors for transportation. While blue songthaews go between Phuket Old Town and the several beach resorts on the island, pink songthaews make stops around Phuket Old Town. Phuket Old Town is located 22 miles (36 kilometers) northwest of Phuket International Airport. Between the airport and Phuket Old Town, there is currently an hourly regular bus service."

Temple of the Emerald Buddha - Thailand The temple of the Emerald buddha is located inside the premises of The Grand Palace complex. Emerald Buddha or Wat Phra Kaew is a 15th century Buddha statue that has been carved from green jasper(a semi-precious stone) and clothed in gold.