Late afternoon at Kata Beach, 15 April 2010

Backpacking to Phuket

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June 5th 2010
Phuket...Island of smiles. Sound so beautiful, isn't it? Phuket is the biggest island in Thailand, it's about the size of Singapore (minus HDB estates). One hour by flight from Bangkok or Singapore, great for short gateway or long and relaxing vacation. Nice beaches, beautiful view, optional of island hopping tours and great people will accomodate all tourist need in vacation. [img={img_1src} left ... read more

Asia » Thailand » South-West Thailand » Phuket

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A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more