Long tailed boat Ruea Hang Yao park at sea in Phuket Thailand
30 white sand beaches surrounded by clear turquoise water with a rich undersea life. Boating on the Andaman Sea to a scattering of nearby islands. Intricate temples with serene Buddha statues. The multi-colored, elaborate Chinese and Portuguese Colonial architecture lining the streets of Phuket’s Old Town. Night markets, a varied mix of Thai, Chinese and Malay cuisine and a very active social scene. These are the reasons for the perennial popularity of the Thai island of Phuket-at least before the pandemic hit.
One of Phuket’s most famous landmarks, The Big Buddha
Like other countries attempting to resurrect their tourism industries while weathering the pandemic, Thailand has experienced various fits and starts over the past year. One of the hardest hit areas has been Phuket, with…
