Phuket

Jade-hued waves concealing rainbows of fish wash white-gold beaches wrapped in Phuketian heritage: Phuket (ภูเก็ต), Thailand's dazzling largest island, is so diverse you may never want to leave.

Three beaches viewpoint (Karon View Point) with Kata Noi beach, Kata beach and Karon beach.

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