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	Phuket Province - Biocrawler
		Phuket (Thai ภูเก็ต) (formerly known as Tha-Laang or Talang) is one of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand.
		Patong Beach on Phuket was one of the worst affected areas on Phuket in the tsunami disaster of December 2004.
		Phuket and other areas of Thailand's west coast suffered extensive damage during the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and the resulting tsunami that struck on December 26, destroying some tourist sites in the region and killing as many as 5,300 people nationwide.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Phuket_Province (831 words)

	Kids.Net.Au - Encyclopedia > Phuket province
		Phuket (Thai ภูเก็ต) is one of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand.
		Since the 1980s Phuket has become one of the major tourist attractions of Thailand, and most of the sandy beaches on the western coast of the island have been developed into tourist centers.
		In 1933 the Monton Phuket was dissolved and Phuket became a province by itself.
	www.kids.net.au /encyclopedia-wiki/ph/Phuket_province (319 words)

	Phuket Province Summary
		The granite island of Phuket is the largest island in the nation of Thailand.
		Phuket is known as the Pearl of the South for its natural attractions such as Phra Taew National Park and its waterscapes that entice vacationing scuba divers.
		Phuket is the biggest island in Thailand, located in the Andaman Sea, in southern Thailand.
	www.bookrags.com /Phuket (1595 words)

	Phuket province
		Phuket (Thai ภูเก็ต) is one of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand.
		Phuket is the biggest island in Thailand, located in the Andaman Sea on the west of Malay Peninsula.
		In 1933 the Monton Phuket was dissolved and Phuket became a province by itself.
	www.teachtime.com /en/wikipedia/p/ph/phuket_province.html (353 words)

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		Phuket (, ; formerly known as Tha-Laang or Talang) is one of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand.
		The name Phuket (of which the ph sound is an aspirated p) is apparently derived from the word bukit in Malay which means mountain or hill, as this is what the island appears like from a distance.
		There are several coral islands to the south of Phuket, the Similan Islands lie to the north west, and Phi Phi Islands to the south east.
	www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Phuket_Province (1161 words)

	Phuket travel guide - Wikitravel
		Phuket Town is the administrative centre of Phuket Province, and the island's main population centre.
		Most beaches are on the west coast, with Phuket Town to the south-east and the airport in the north.
		Phuket is one of Thailand's premier tourist destinations and (basic) English is very widely spoken, especially in the beach areas.
	wikitravel.org /en/Phuket (2639 words)

	Phuket Travel Information
		Located approximately 862 kilometers south of Bangkok is Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, which is often dubbed as “the pearl of the Andaman, or the pearl of the south”;.
		Phuket borders on Phang-nga Province to the north.
		Average temperatures ranges between 23?C and 33?C. Phuket’s topology is exceptional with 70 percent of its area covered with mountains which stretch from north to south and the remaining 30 percent being plains located in the central and eastern parts of the island.
	www.phuket-travel-guide.com /phuket-general-information.htm (1031 words)

	Destination Guide : General Information in Phuket
		Phuket's topology is exceptional with 70 percent of its area covered with mountains which stretch from north to south and the remaining 30 percent being plains located in the central and eastern parts of the island.
		Phuket is divided into 3 administrative counties namely Amphoe Muang, Amphoe Thalang and Amphoe Kathu.
		It was under the leadership of Chan, the widow of the governor, and her sister, Muk, who united local residents and successfully fought and drove the invaders out of Phuket.
	www.tourismthailand.org /destinationguide/list.aspx?provinceid=66 (955 words)

	Phuket Province - The Pearl of Thailand.
		Phuket's climate, beaches, forests, mountains, resorts, and diverse forms of entertainment make this island one of the best places in the world to have a complete vacation.
		Phuket, a large island in the Indian Ocean, is 862 kms.
		Phuket Island has a long shape frome the north to the south and its general geagraphic characteristics are rolling hills alternating with basins and having 39 smaller outlying islands.
	sunsite.au.ac.th /ThaiInfo/TourismInThailand/south/phuket/info.html (439 words)

	Phuket hotels Thailand - Accommodation and information
		Phuket is a large island in the Indian Ocean.
		Phuket occupies 543 square kilometers and is the smallest southern province.
		Today Phuket is an internationally famous island resort, one of the most important destinations in Thailand with a wide variety of magnificent beaches, hidden coves, secluded bays and forested hillsides.
	www.phuketnet.com (189 words)

	Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Phuket Province (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Phuket's heavy dependence on tourism leaves province vulnerable to risks.
		Thai province of Phuket not affected by bombing in Bali.
		Phuket to learn from Shanghai on town planning: official.
	www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Phuket+Province (461 words)

	Patong Beach on Phuket Island - General Information. (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Phuket Island is Thailand's largest island and it is connected to mainland at Phang Nga Province by the Sarasin Bridge and it is considerably more developed than any other island in Thailand.
		Phuket Province also has a number of offshore islands worth visiting and it is also one of the departure points to the fantastic Similan Islands.
		Phuket Province is very wealthy by Thai standards and this is reflected in the decent roads all over the island.
	www.beachpatong.com /general (1854 words)

	Overview of Phuket Thailand
		Located approximately 862 kilometres south of Bangkok is Phuket, Thailand's largest island, which is often dubbed as the pearl of the Andaman, or the pearl of the south.
		It is estimated that Phuket Province covers an area of approximately 590 square kilometres if its 39 other small islands are included.
		In 1894, Phuket was promoted to be a Monthon administrative unit under the supervision of the central administrative body (located in Bangkok).
	www.healthvisionasia.com /phuketmain.php (1062 words)

	Phuket hotels Thailand - Phuket island guide, maps, resorts
		Phuket nestles in balmy Andaman Sea waters on Thailand’s Indian Ocean coastline 862 kilometers south of Bangkok.
		Phuket is blessed with magnificent coves and bays, powdery, palm-fringed white beaches, sparkling island-dotted seas, sincerely hospitable people, superb accommodations and seafood, delightful turn-of-the-century Sino-Portuguese architecture; numerous sporting and leisure opportunities; a lush tropical landscape — all of which combine to create a delightful ambience for truly memorable holidays.
		Phuket and its islands are ideal for sailing, diving and snorkeling, golfing and all kinds of sports and entertainment you can wish for; you even can take a trip with a submarine to discover the colorful marine live.
	phuket.sawadee.com (204 words)

	Phuket Province in Southern Thailand
		Phuket is Thailand's largest island with an area of 543 square kilometres and nestles against the Andaman Sea coast 862 kilometres south of Bangkok.
		Phuket traditionally derives its wealth from tin and rubber.
		Phuket is well equipped to provide offshore trips making it a centre of tourism in the Andaman sea.
	www.thailandguidebook.com /provinces/phuket.html (1569 words)

	Phuket travel guide - Wikitravel
		Phuket Town is the administrative centre of Phuket Province, and the island's main population centre.
		Phuket is one of Thailand's premier tourist destinations and (basic) English is very widely spoken, especially in the beach areas.
		From Phuket Town there are frequent bus services to Patong Beach (20 baht) and less frequent services to the other beaches (15-30 baht), by both full-size buses and by songthaews.
	www.wikitravel.org /en/Phuket (2310 words)

	Phuket Hotels - Phuket Thailand Hotel Accommodation
		Phuket borders with Phang-nga Province to the north.
		A large open bay that is the location of one of Phuket’s longest beaches, Ao Bang Tao has a long history related to the economy of the island.
		Phuket hotels is a registered travel agent with the Tourism Authority of Thailand.
	www.phuketbooking.org (582 words)

	Phuket Resort - Boomerang Village Cottages
		Located approximately 862 kilometers south of Bangkok is Phuket, Thailand´s largest island, which is often dubbed as the pearl of the Andaman, or the pearl of the south.
		Phuket offre inoltre la possibilita' di misurarsi in una moltitudine e di interessanti attivita':Trekking con elefanti,escursioni nell'arcipelago nelle vicine isole di PHI PHi,Racha,Coral Island,Phang Nga,ecc,Bungee jumping,e ogni sport d'acqua immaginabile.
		La morfologia di Phuket e' molto varia e le sue ampie dimensioni circa 60 km x 20 hanno favorito lo sviluppo di microclimi in diverse zone.Se avete tempo,vale la pena di esplorare tutta quanta l'isola.Non perdetevi la zona interna,ricca di campi di riso,piantagioni di Caucciu',noci di cocco,cacao,ananas,la foresta pluviale di Phuket.
	www.phuket-boomerang.com /phuket.htm (778 words)

	Phuket Information, Travel guide of Phuket (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Nestled in the tropical zone off the west coast of the southern part of Thailand in the Andaman Sea and the Indian O cean, the province covers an area of approximately 543 square kilometers (excluding small islets).
		O n the other hand, the area to the south of the island (Phuket City today) was developed and became a tin trading center.
		The smallest of Phuket's three main tourist beaches, Kata is different in appearance and style from Karon or Patong.
	www.andamanhotels.com /phuket.php (2564 words)

	Phuket travel guide - hotel, guesthouse and restaurant reviews, entertainment, attractions and much more...
		Phuket province is primarily comprised of Phuket Island itself, Thailand's largest, but it also encompasses the smaller islands to the west, south, and east.
		The province however is home to more than just the single island and as some of the crowds become increasingly dismayed by what they find on Phuket, they're flocking to the offshore destinations such as Ko Maiton, Ko Racha and others.
		With an international airport, top standard medical care (Phuket is the sex-change capital of Thailand) and all the western creature comforts, it is easy to see why for some, Phuket is indeed their very own Pearl of the South.
	www.travelfish.org /province/thailand/southern_thailand/phuket (344 words)

	Phuket Pro Dive - Scuba diving instruction & PADI courses in Phuket Thailand
		Phuket Town, with a population of about 63,000, is located on the East Side and Patong Beach, whose population varies widely depending on the time of year, is located on the West Side.
		Phuket has a moist, tropical climate, influenced chiefly by monsoon winds that vary in direction according to the season.
		Thai food in Phuket, and throughout southern Thailand, is heavily influenced by the bountiful harvest of fresh seafood from the Andaman Sea.
	www.phuket-scuba-diving.com /visit.htm (610 words)

	Sailing & Yachting in Phuket Thailand - Phuket.Net
		This is especially true on Phuket, with its constantly growing marina industry making it one of the most popular destinations for boat owners and sailing enthusiasts.
		Fascinating sights and rock formations turned Phuket province into one of the major sailing grounds in South East Asia offering spectacular sailing and boating all year around.
		Phang Nga Bay on the east coast is a well sheltered sailing ground, which enables cruising and sailing the whole year, even during the monsoon season when other parts around the island are suffering from too much rain and wind.
	www.phuket.net /things-to-do/sailing (242 words)

	MALÉV - Travel planner
		Just over an hour's flight from Bangkok or Singapore, and with daily connections to most major Asian airports, Phuket is ideally situated for a short break or a relaxing vacation.
		This figure only includes those registered as resident in Phuket province, however there is a significant (semi-permanent) work force from other provinces of Thailand and as many as 35,000 visitors at any one time.
		Phuket's not the only place that has this 'tropical paradise' thing happening.
	www.malev.hu /BP/ENG/UTTERV_ENG/index.asp?channel=UTTERV_ENG&ttype_id=&city_id=89 (232 words)

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		Phuket International Airport adjoins the Park boundary and the major access route is via the Phuket to Phangnga road.
		The boundary encompasses hills to the south, a 10km stretch of beach to the north and extends between 1.5km and 3km offshore.
		An indeterminate number of turtle eggs are collected by park staff, taken to Phuket Marine Biological Centre in the south of the island for hatching and then subsequently returned to the park for release in an annual ceremony held on 13 April.
	www.unep-wcmc.org /sites/pa/0730v.htm (847 words)

	The Magic Of Phuket, Thailand: Finding Thailand ~ by Susan Hart
		As a little background knowledge for you, Phuket (pronounced Poo-ket) is both the largest island and the smallest province of Thailand.
		A recent article in the October 8-14, 2005 edition of the Phuket Gazette reports that of the total 290,000 worldwide fatalities incurred by the tsunami, there were 5,400 confirmed fatalities and 3,000 people reported missing in all of Thailand.
		Phuket Island was fortunate to be somewhat protected by the northernmost tip of Sumatra, which lay along the path of the westerly waves.
	www.escapeartist.com /efam/75/Finding_Phuket_Island_Thailand.html (2454 words)

	Phuket Seafood Festival, Phuket, Thailand (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Timed to coincide with the Birthday Celebrations of His Majesty the King, Phuket Island pays tribute with a grand Candle-lighting Ceremony in honour of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the evening of December 5, the festival promises to be a colourful event and a true feast for the senses.
		Phuket's 109-metre long Seafood-On-Ice Display, billed as the world's longest gastronomic work of art, will feature a selection of 109 international seafood menus prepared by 109 chefs, underscoring Thailand's reputation as one of the world's largest producers of fresh food and a hub of cosmopolitan cuisine.
		is jointly organised by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Phuket Province and the Provincial Administration Office and public and private sector organisations.
	www.phuket-rooms.com /phuket-seafood-festival.htm (340 words)

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