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Beautiful beach in Phuket |
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| Famous
for its beautiful beaches, excellent offshore dive sites
and superb sailing opportunities, Phuket is Thailand's
and Asia's premier holiday resort. The best beaches are
on the west coast, facing the Andaman Sea, with fine sands
and clear water. Patong and Kata/Karon are the most popular,
thanks also to numerous resort hotels, fine restaurants
and an extensive nightlife. |
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| Pearl of Andaman |
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The
west coast is also home to many dive companies which arrange
expeditions to a wide variety of offshore diving areas,
including the Surin, Similan and Racha island groups that
are rated world-class for their
colourful corals, clear waters and myriad sea creatures. |
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Phuket
is also a regional centre for yachting, while the annual
King's Cup Regatta is a top international event.
Other activities include sea canoeing among the rock formations
in Phang-nga Bay and windsurfing. |
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