Phuket Travelers' Net

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Thailand is a country with a rich tradition and a long history with many influences from the east as well as from the west. From the Kings of the early Sukhothai Period up to today, Thailand has built its characteristic appearance to the outer world all by itself.

Phuket has played an important role in this history, from the early bronze ages as supplier of tin, nowadays as center of the tourism industry in southern Thailand.

On the following pages, you can read lots of interesting facts around these Thai traditions...