Phuket formerly derives its wealth from tin and rubber, and enjoyed a rich and colorful history. The island was on one of the major trading routes between India and China, and was frequently mentioned in foreign ship logs of Portuguese, French, Dutch and English traders.
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The island was previously named Junk Ceylon on European charts, a corruption of the Malay Tanjung Salang meaning Cape Salang. Later it became known as Thalang, ...
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During the 1st century AD, Malaya Peninsula was believed to be a part of the Shivite Empire. Later, the area was dominated by the empires of Srivichai and Siri ...
Due to the movement of the large tectonic called “Klong Marui” that stretch out from Surat Thani and Phang-Nga Provinces to the east of Phuket. Later the cape ...
Phuket's history is a captivating tale of ancient civilizations, colonial influences, heroic battles, and the rise of tourism. From its early days as a trading ...
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Phuket first became part of a Thai state during the thirteenth century when Thai armies from Sukhothai fought for control of the island from the Sirivijaya ...
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