Land on the sand and have fun
in the sun.The largest island in Thailand, now joined to the
mainland by two causeways, Phuket (pronunced 'poo-ket') forms
a separate province. Once reliant on tin mining, the island
has developed a thriving tourism industry.
Known
to the ancient Greeks, Phuket was fought over by the Siamese
and Burmese, and became a trade outpost for the Dutch and
other colonial powers in the 17th century.
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The
famous 9 day Chinese Vegetarian Festival celebrated annually
during October indicates the deep roots that the Chinese culture
has in Phuket.
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Two seasons, rainy and dry, prevail in the Phuket, which is
located in the Andaman Sea surrounded by dozens of smaller
islands.
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Thirty
percent of the island's population are Chinese descendants.
Today, the Chinese are responsible for much of the trade and
commerce in the city.
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Coconut,
cashew, and pineapple plantations contribute to the island's
economy, but since the 1970's it is tourism that has made
Phuket the richest province in the south of Thailand.
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