Opening days: Daily

Opening hours: 09.00 - 17.00

 

Gateway to Phuket Created by the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization On the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King's 80th birthday in 2007 to provide the first living room To welcome tourists who will travel to visit Phuket. Especially tourists who come by car through the Thao Thep Kasattri - Thao Si Sunthon bridge. to cross from the mainland to Phuket Island

 

Phuket Gate Construction on an area of ​​25 rai. House at Chatchai. Mai Khao Subdistrict, Thalang District has a distinctive feature, which is a line of 29 sculpture columns that were built according to the idea that the number 2 is Thao Thep Kasattri - Thao Si Sunthon. Two heroines of Phuket people, while the number 9 implies His Majesty King Rama IX, both Thai and foreign tourists. will learn the history Phuket's various arts and cultures through information engraved on 29 stone pillars that trace the story of Phuket from its heyday of tin mining. farming until the tourism industry

 

Another highlight is Sea turtle sculpture with large turtle eggs in front of the building. by the craftsmanship of the artist Professor Thana Laohakaikul Thana Laohanayakul, a work of art that tells the story of Mai Khao Beach. The spawning site of the carambola turtle is located in Phuket.

 

In addition to Phuket Gate is a new tourist attraction. There is also a tourist information center. There is a small meeting room and a mini theater for watching videos about Phuket. Travel documentary has a comfortable corner Kopi Corner Kopi Corner

 

To drink coffee Delicious local snacks and souvenirs Craft products from all over Thailand Especially Phuket design products, batik fabrics, pearls, processed food and various art pieces. Products that are ISO certified by housewives are also distributed. Conference room with 60 seats, library with Internet browsing. for tourism.

 

For more information, please contact Phuket Provincial Administrative Organization Tel. 076-211877, 076-211866.