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Phuket
is Thailand ’s largest island, approximately
the size of Singapore. Phuket nestles in balmy
Andaman Sea waters on Thailand’s Indian
Ocean coastline 862 kilometres south of Bangkok.
Phuket formerly derives its wealth from tin
and rubber, and enjoyed a rich and colourful
history. The island was on one of the major
trading routes between India and China, and
was frequently mentioned in foreign trader’s
ship logs.
The Portuguese, French, Dutch and English traded
with Phuket. Other visitors were less friendly.
Phuket’s most famous monument is the memorial
statue of the heroines Thao Thepkasattri and
Thao Sisunthon, who rallied islanders in 1785
to repel Burmese invaders.
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Phuket is blessed with magnificent coves and bays, powdery,
palm-fringed white beaches, sparkling island-dotted seas,
sincerely hospitable people, superb accommodations and seafood,
delightful turn-of-the-century Sino-Portuguese architecture;
numerous sporting and leisure opportunities; a lush tropical
landscape – all of which combine to create a delightful
ambience for truly memorable holidays.
CLIMATE
Phuket has two major seasons: the Rains Season from May through
October, and the Hot Season from November through April. There
are many sunny days throughout the Rains Season: showers customarily
last little more than 2 or 3 hours. September is the wettest
month. The best months are November through February. Average
temperatures range between 22 and 34 degrees Celsius.
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