# Wichit Subdistrict, Mueang Phuket, Phuket Province – Villages > Source: https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/mueang-phuket/wichit/ Subdistrict · Mueang Phuket # Wichit Wichit is a subdistrict (tambon) of Thailand in Mueang Phuket, Phuket Province. It covers **33.0 km²**. 15 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 798 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 33.0km² - 798mapped services - 14 mtypical elevation ## Where is Wichit? Wichit lies in [Mueang Phuket](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/mueang-phuket/), [Phuket Province](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/), [Thailand](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/). It borders 5 other subdistricts: [Chalong](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/mueang-phuket/chalong/), [Kathu](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/kathu/kathu/), [Ratsada](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/mueang-phuket/ratsada/), [Talat Nuea](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/mueang-phuket/talat-nuea/) and [Talat Yai](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/mueang-phuket/talat-yai/). By area it is the 4760th largest of 7,425 subdistricts in Thailand. It covers 17.7% of [Mueang Phuket](https://wherepedia.org/thailand/phuket/mueang-phuket/). The centre of Wichit is about 696 km in a straight line from Bangkok, the capital. It is about 4.9 km from Phuket, the main town of Mueang Phuket. The centre point is at 7.8509° N, 98.3790° E. Local names: วิชิต . Source: [Royal Thai Survey Department via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-tha). ## Things to see in and around Wichit OpenStreetMap lists 19 named sights in Wichit: 6 viewpoints; 6 attractions; 2 waterfalls; 2 aquariums; 2 beachs; 1 theme park. - Ton Ao Yon Waterfall (biggest basin) · waterfall - Ton Ao Yon Waterfall (highest fall) · waterfall - Mai Thon Beach · beach - Panwa Beach · beach - Cape Panwa Viewpoint · viewpoint - Kaokard Viewpoint Tower · viewpoint - Khao Khad sea view · viewpoint - Laem Donso viewpoint · viewpoint - Lake View · viewpoint - ท่าเรืออ่าวมะขาม · viewpoint - Cashew store · attraction - Naka Street food · attraction - Phuket Bird Park · attraction - Phuket Snake Show · attraction - Phuthai Souvenir Market · attraction - Ton Ao Yon Waterfall · attraction - Aquaria Phuket · aquarium - Phuket Aquarium · aquarium - Tarzan adventure · theme park ### Nearby, outside Wichit - Theparak Phatthanakan horseback riding · attraction, Chalong2.1 km - Dolphins Bay Phuket · aquarium, Chalong2.6 km - Phuket Crocodile Show · zoo, Chalong2.6 km - Father of the Royal Thai Navy · museum, Talat Yai2.7 km - Saphan Hin Monument · monument, Talat Yai2.7 km - Lion Land · zoo, Chalong2.8 km - Chaloem Phrakiat Park · attraction, Talat Nuea2.8 km - Crane Swing · attraction, Talat Yai2.8 km - Grader · attraction, Talat Yai2.8 km - Lion Land Phuket · zoo, Chalong2.8 km - Jida Chunjin · city gate, Talat Yai3.1 km - Fangjin City Hall · city gate, Talat Yai3.3 km Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Wichit - Time zoneUTC+7, no daylight saving · Asia/Bangkok - CurrencyBaht (THB) - Country calling code+66 - LanguagesThai, English - Plug typesType A, B, C, F · 220 V - Driving sideLeft - Postcode format5 digits (#####) ### Nearest airports - Phuket International Airport (HKT) · Phuket30 km - Krabi International Airport (KBV) · Krabi72 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.6 hours, sunrise around 06:09) and shortest in Dec (about 11.7 hours, sunrise around 06:31, sunset around 18:11). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling. ## Villages and localities in Wichit Open gazetteers list **15 villages, towns and localities** in Wichit. Settlements here lie between about 6 m and 41 m above sea level (median 14 m). - Ban Ao Makham - Ban Bo Rae - Ban Ket Ho - Ban Kwang Tung - Ban Laem Chan - Ban Laem Phan Wa - Ban Na Bon Tai - Ban Na Kha - Ban Na Yai - Ban Ra-Ngeng - Ban Tha Khreng - Ban Tin Khao - Cape Panwa - Khao Khad Beach - Mueang Phuket Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Wichit Named natural and historic features inside Wichit, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 1 river or stream. - Khlong Mu Dong ### Coast and islands 3 islands; 2 headlands; 1 beach. - Ko Mai Thon - Ko Taphao Noi - Ko Taphao Yai - Laem Kluai - Laem Phan Wa - Panwa Beach ### Hills and mountains 4 hills. - Khao Na Kha · 288 m - Khao Rang Nok · 141 m - Khao Bo Rae · 113 m - Khao Khat · 70 m Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Wichit and the best time to visit Using the climate of Mueang Phuket, the warmest month is Apr (average 29 °C) and the coolest is Jan (27 °C). About 2,526 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (352 mm) and the driest Feb (27 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **January to February**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 27 80 Feb 28 27 Mar 28 112 Apr 29 145 May 29 265 Jun 28 281 Jul 28 264 Aug 28 310 Sep 27 352 Oct 27 336 Nov 27 219 Dec 27 137 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Wichit Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital สุโขเวลเนส คลินิกแพทย์แผนไทย Suuko Wellness Thai Traditional Medical Clinic · Wichit 0.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.84392&mlon=98.38142#map=17/7.84392/98.38142) Bank ธนาคารกรุงไทย ถนนศักดิเดช · Wichit 1.0 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.85998&mlon=98.37978#map=17/7.85998/98.37978) ATM Bangkok Bank · Wichit 1.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.86111&mlon=98.37436#map=17/7.86111/98.37436) Petrol pump ปตท. · Wichit 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.85939&mlon=98.36670#map=17/7.85939/98.36670) Hotel Arysa Phuket Resort · Wichit 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.84859&mlon=98.37762#map=17/7.84859/98.37762) Mall มินิบิ๊กซี ซอยทุ่งเจริญ 1 · Wichit 0.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.85262&mlon=98.37680#map=17/7.85262/98.37680) School ศูนย์พัฒนาเด็กเล็ก เทศบาลตำบลวิชิต · Wichit 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.85887&mlon=98.36891#map=17/7.85887/98.36891) College โรงเรียนขจรเกียรติ · Wichit 1.8 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.85518&mlon=98.36362#map=17/7.85518/98.36362) Police station สถานีตำรวจชุมชนเมืองทอง · Wichit 1.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=7.86157&mlon=98.37244#map=17/7.86157/98.37244) Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Wichit Places mapped inside Wichit in open map data, by type. - Hospitals24 - Banks23 - ATMs5 - Petrol pumps11 - Hotels128 - Shopping malls26 - Schools19 - Colleges and universities2 - Cinemas4 - Pharmacies24 - Restaurants509 - Police stations4 - Dental clinics19 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Other subdistricts in Mueang Phuket - Chalong - Karon - Ko Kaeo - Ratsada - Rawai - Talat Nuea - Talat Yai ## Quick answers - Where is Wichit?In Mueang Phuket, Phuket Province, Thailand - What borders Wichit?Chalong, Kathu, Ratsada, Talat Nuea and Talat Yai - What is there to see in Wichit?Aquaria Phuket, Cape Panwa Viewpoint, Cashew store, Kaokard Viewpoint Tower - What time zone is Wichit in?UTC+7 - What currency is used in Wichit?Baht (THB) - What language is spoken in Wichit?Thai, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Wichit?15 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Wichit?Settlements lie between 6 m and 41 m - What is the highest point in Wichit?Khao Na Kha (288 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Wichit?January to February - Where is the nearest hospital to Wichit?สุโขเวลเนส คลินิกแพทย์แผนไทย Suuko Wellness Thai Traditional Medical Clinic, about 0.8 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Wichit?ธนาคารกรุงไทย ถนนศักดิเดช, about 1.0 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Wichit?Bangkok Bank, about 1.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Wichit?ปตท., about 1.7 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Wichit?24 mapped - How many banks are in Wichit?23 mapped - How many ATMs are in Wichit?5 mapped - How many petrol pumps are in Wichit?11 mapped - What is the P-code of Wichit?TH830105 (OCHA common operational dataset)