Located 862 kilometres away from Bangkok, Phuket is located in the Andaman Sea and is recognised as one of the kingdom’s chief attractions for visitors. Phuket’s most famous historical figures are Thao Thepkasattri and Thao Sisunthon who led islanders in defending Phuket from a Burmese invasion in 1785. A tribute to these heroines is one of the island’s main attractions. Phuket features a range of leisure activities from treks and walks to snorkeling and diving. Among Phuket’s major attractions include Karon, Kamala and Kalim beaches, as well as Patong beach and Promthep Cape.