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Phuket, a large
island in the Indian Ocean, is 867 kms. from Bangkok. It is the only
island having provincial status, and was a regional headquarters as
well, with a rich and colorful history. Known as the Pearl of the
Andaman, it derived much of its former glory and its enormous wealth
from tin production, which in Phuket dates back over 500 year. Today,
Phuket is the major tourist attraction of Thailand. The surrounding
waters contain much varied marine life, and the town is notable for
its Sino-Portuguese architecture. It is a very attractive island for
sightseeing, with lovely seashores and forested hillsides. Its population
of 1.6 million people ranks sixth among all provinces. Approximately
1.75 million Rai of the area is forest land. The main occupation here
is rice farming. The average per capita income is 14,343 baht. |
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 Phrom
Thep Cape
"Phrom"
is Thai for Hindu "Brahma"signifying purity, and "Thep" means
'God'. Phromthep is a headland stretching into the sea and forming
the extreme south-end of Phuket. It has been prominent feature
for mariners since of early seafarers from the sub-continent,
remains of whose journey's have been found all along the Malay-peninsula's
west coast. |
 Nai
Han Beach
A
popular swimming beach and yacht anchorage during the dry season.
The beach is fine, but big waves strike it during the wet season,
making swimming dangerous. Regular bus service to and from Phuket
town during daytime. Nai Han is just north of Phrom Thep Cape.
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 Viewpoint
From this
point can be seen the bays of Kata Noi, Kata and Karon, and
also Poo Island. It is one of the island's best views. A large
public sala, or shelter is there for visitors, and several vendors
sell food, drinks, and souvenirs in the area when the weather
is nice. The viewpoint is between Kata and Nai Han Beach. |
 Raya
(or Racha ) Islands Two islands running roughly northeast
to southwest off Phuket's southern coast.
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Raya Yai Island On the west coast is a fine beach closed
in by the hill that stretch away from it like to arms of a horseshoe
called alternately Ao Tawan Tok or Ao Bungalow. Clean sandy
beach and crystal clear waters of Raya Yai attract daytrippers
from Phuket. From the top of the hill to the south of the bay
is the viewpoint from which the whole island can be seen. On
the east, at Ao Kon Kae Bay, is an excellent site for diving.
- Raya
Noi Island This island, 10 kms. from Raya Yai, is the result
of coral reef build up, and there are more rocks than beaches.
In a small bay on the west is a boat anchorage. The waters at
Raya Noi are emerald green, and fishing is famous, but swimming
is not recommendable. To get there contact a charter boat at
Ao Chalong or Rawai, or go to travel agent for details on package
tours to the islands. By long-tailed boat the travel time is
about two hours. Larger boats operated by tour companies will
make the trip in about one hour. Travel to Raya Islands is restricted
to dry season and periods when the monsoon is not blowing. |
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