Phuket Town

Long before flip-flops, glossy resorts and selfie sticks, Phuket was an island of rubber trees, tin mines and cash-hungry merchants. Luring entrepreneurs from the Arabian Peninsula, China, India and Portugal, Phuket Town (เมืองภูเก็ด) became a colorful blend of cultural influences.

Phuket is a popular island with backpackers and holidaymakers ©Loveseen/Shutterstock

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Isabella Noble|Jan 17, 2019
Exploring Phuket Town: the Thai holiday island’s cultural capital

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