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I hiked to a sturdy slab of granite near the peak of Miang Island for a better
view of the beach. Below me, yachts, dive boats, and people float in an aquamarine
sea. They didn’t look anything like ants, unless ants have taken up recreational
swimming. A string of islands stretched out in the distance, disappearing over
the horizon. I was dying to be back in the clown suit that is my snorkelling gear,
floating with the fishies. Read
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All over the world, closed-circuit
TV (CCTV) cameras are helping police to catch bad guys and to make life more secure.
Phuket is currently installing its first 48 CCTV cameras - 16 in Patong, 16 in
Kata-Karon and 16 in Phuket City.
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| I wasn’t really worried;
everyone I talked to said this was a classy place. Even so, the marketing materials
used a smattering of words that aren’t normally associated with resorts:
Factory. Plantation. Tin mine. Industrial. Read the hotel
review... Read the Interview
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At first glance looking at
the title of this article your first impression is ‘Phang Nga isn’t
in Phuket’. But getting in your car and taking a short 20 minute ride over
the Sarasin bridge you suddenly realize it’s faster to reach Natai beach
than it is many of Phuket’s nether regions. Read
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| | Sam Wilkinson –
foodie extraordinaire – dines among the boulders at Kata Beach’s friendly
and appropriately named restaurant with divine views – On
the Rock. Then he discovers that the heart of Patong Beach, like the moon,
is made of cheese (and pizza, and pasta, and wine…) at La
Casa Pizzeria e Ristorante. Read
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| | Khao Lak is a funny place. With beaches as long as
a flight across the Pacific Ocean backed by stacks of mountains, there’s
no questioning its allure. It’s beautiful, and – from certain vantage
points – even awe-inspiring. Its close proximity to Phuket, Khao Sok, Krabi,
and the Similan Islands means the limitless activities those destinations offer.
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| | Holidaymaker seeks well-rounded, mature resort for
carefree one- or two-week fling. Long walks on the beach, luscious grounds for
intimate conversation, and ample dining options are a must. Extra points given
if you’re good with kids and have comfortable rooms, big swimming pools,
and onsite activities. Read
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