Phuket HistoryPhuket received official status of a town in 1850.by Mr. Michael Comglas - British - 13 July 2006 |
| Phuket has a long history as a center for maritime trade and commerce. Its topography lends itself perfectly as a stopover point for traders and merchants escaping the monsoon storms and rough seas. Phang Nga bay among other smaller bays serve as a perfect sheltering place from the prevailing Westerly winds and waves coming in off the Andaman Sea. Geologists believe that what is known as Phuket island now was once connected to the mainland and formed a large cape protruding into the Anadaman Sea... (More) |
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| * Picture choosen by Mr. Michael Comglas |
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