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Best explored on foot, this bustling town is the provincial capital of Phuket. Centuries ago, Chinese merchants settled here, and tin mining and rubber growing led to its prosperity. Contact with Portuguese traders led to the d... more
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Steve & Juli said
… Phi. The highlight? A hotel for $7 that wasn't all that bad. Phuket town has its… continue reading »
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This aquarium, at the extreme end of Sakdidet Road, features wonderful displays of both saltwater and freshwater fish. It is here that local experts also hatch and breed young sea turtles for release into the sea. This is an im... more
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Timber Hut is a spacious venue set in a unique red-brick building. The decor is a mixture of Thai and Western styles with flags draped from the ceiling and strategically placed video screens. Relatively quiet early in the eveni... more
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Since 1989, Siam Safari has been a market leader in eco-tourism and adventure travel in South Thailand. Its goal is that of providing authentic and educational tours. The company has received many awards including a British Air... more
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Phang Nga Bay straddles the three main districts of Krabi province, and is one of the busiest day-trips out of Phuket. There are two popular spots here; with its signature rocky pinnacle, James Bond Island is spectacular an was... more
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Liz Bolivar said
… by the way). I had signed up for a tour of Phang Nga Bay and I got picked up at 8am. I started to laugh… continue reading »
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Wat Chalong is a Buddhist temple, located on the outskirts of Phuket Town, is greatly respected by the local Buddhist community. Considered the most beautiful on the island, it contains a gilt statue of Luang Por Cham, the monk... more
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CornflakeGirl_RSA said
… is pretty well hidden and not nearly as nice or popular as Wat Chalong. One of the halls, presumably… continue reading »
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Locally known as Ko Siray, this island occupies an area of about 20 square kilometers and is separated from the main island by the small Thajean Canal. Now regarded as being a part of Phuket, it is home to the biggest Thai Sea... more
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Khao Phra Thaeo Wildlife Sanctuary has the only remaining virgin rainforest on the island. Apart from being a center for study of the environment, it also conserves a number of species of wild animal; langurs, barking deer, mou... more
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Located 20 kilometers west of Phuket Town, Karon Beach is a classic; soft, white sand that stretches on forever and beautiful clear water, sparkling against the backdrop of verdant hills. The longest tourist-catered beach on th... more
Real Travelers who've been here
CornflakeGirl_RSA said
…. On our way we made a stop at Wat Kitisangkaram, located between Karon and Kata Beach. This place… continue reading »
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Located on the North-Western outskirts of Phuket Town, this is one of its major attractions. There are superb views over the whole town, and to photographers it presents great opportunities, especially on a bright, moonlit nigh... more
Phuket Travel Experiences
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A Three Island Tour
After a week on Koh Phi Phi, we boarded a ferry for the island of Phuket to meet with our friends from home, Gil and Michelle (aka Gear M... Continue reading »
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Thailand...Indiana Jones Style
Railay Bay is small but full of idyllic charm. Yeah, I stole that from the brochure, but they're not glamming it up. The whole place is d... Continue reading »
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Thailand update
Hi Everyone,Went to the border and back, saw superman and talked with a 6 year old Thai girl all the while making sure my toe stays banda... Continue reading »
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Phuket, Coral Island, and the magical Phang Nga bay
Sorry for the lack of entries during the second half of our adventure. The hole in the internet caused by the sub-Pacific earthquak... Continue reading »
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Honeymoon Holiday (Phuket)
Phuket was a shock to my senses. I've been to some dodgy parts of Indonesia before, but nothing like this. It was a real eye opener. I ha... Continue reading »
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