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PHUKET
Phuket
is Thailand's largest island with an area of 543 square kilometres and
nestles against the Andaman Sea coast 862 kilometres south of Bangkok.
Phuket traditionally derives its wealth from tin and rubber. The island
is blessed with magnificent coves and bays, powdery palm-fringed white
beaches, sparkling island-dotted seas, genuinely hospitable people,
comfortable accommodation, super seafood, tropically vegetative mountains,
lovely waterfalls and parks, and delightful turn-of-the-century Sino-Portuguese-influenced
architecture, which creates an en-chanting ambiance perfectly suited
to total relaxation.
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Located near the Thalang intersection, this museum
displays the way of life, culture and history of Phuket
and the South. It is open daily except Monday and Tuesday
from 9.00a.m. Admission is 30 baht per person.
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This extensive forest area in Amphoe Thalang was declared
a wildlife sanctuary in July 1969. It covers a rich and
fertile land and is the habitat to several types of wild
animals. Major attractions include Namtok Ton Sai
near the headquarters. Although small in size, it nevertheless
provides a cool, shady area for relaxation. Another waterfall
is Namtok Bang Pae, which is located at Tambon Pakhlok.
There is an arboretum and a nursery to rehabilitate captured
gibbons before returning them to the wild. For nature enthusiasts,
the sanctuary has mapped out three walking trails. Further
information may be obtained from the Nature Study Centre.
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This historical temple in Amphoe Thalang was once a fort resisting a Burmese invasion around 1785. An old chapel in the compound enshrined the three oldest and largest Buddha statues made of tin, called the Three Kings.
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This temple where the upper half of a large Buddha statue emerges from the ground is 20 kms. north of the town along Highway 402. Legend has it that during the invasion of Thailand in 1785, the Burmese tried in vain to excavate the statue. Each time they dug into the ground, swarms of hornets would swoop on them and they had to give up. Later, the visible part of the statue was covered with gold by the villagers and has remained as such until today.
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It is located near Phuket International Airport along Route Nos. 402 and 4026, some 30 kms. from town. The park occupies a total area of 90 square kilometres and has an uninterrupted 13 km. long stretch of beaches; Hat Nai Thon, Hat Nai Yang, Hat Mai Khao, and Hat Sai Kaeo.
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stands in the south of the town at the area called
Saphan Hin, the end of Phuket Road. It was constructed in
1969 as a memorial to Mr. Miles, who devised the use of
a dredger in mining operations in 1909.
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This contains an exciting aquarium with some 1,000 marine, freshwater and estuarine crocodiles and is located just outside of the town. It is open daily from 9.00 a.m. - 5.30 p.m.
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Located on Thepkasattri Road about 3 kms. from the
town, it offers cultural performances demonstrating the
Thai way of life with folk dances, Thai boxing, the unique
aspects of Phuket and the South, a handicraft centre, an
orchid farm, and an elephant show. show times are 11.00
a.m. and 5.30 p.m.
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Drive for 3 kms. from the town along Yaowarat Road
and then turn left at the Sam Kong village intersection.
It has a fascinating collection of such tropical creatures
as butterflies, insects, fish and coral all arranged in
a natural surrounding.
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This small island which is separated from the mainland only by the Tha Chin Canal, is located 4 kms. northeast of the town. There is a sea gypsy village considered the biggest in Phuket.
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This small hill to the north of the town offers a pleasant
view of the town and boasts Thailand's first fitness park,
a series of hillside sculptural tableaux which enhance keep
fit calisthenics.
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This compact provincial town serves mainly as an accommodation
and shopping center. Splendid colonial-style residences
built by late 19th-century tin and rubber barons and shophouses
from the same period provide a distinctive character.
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