Phuket

Phuket has served as a tin-mining and trading centre on Thailand’s Andaman coast since the 19th century. The island’s main town, Phuket Old Town, preserves streets of Sino-Portuguese shophouses that reflect the influence of Chinese merchants and overseas trade during the mining era. The annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival, rooted in the local Chinese community, brings processions and ceremonial traditions to the streets. Beyond town, Phuket is edged by the Andaman Sea and connected to mainland Thailand by bridges. See how Phuket fits within southern Thailand by browsing webcams nearby.

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