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Pra Sukun – Bringing Buddhist Teachings to the People
55 year old Sukun Sukundacha is the Monk of Wat Tha Rua, he provides Buddhist morality classes for students of Phuket’s Satree and Wittayalai Schools, and holds classes for…
Phuket’s Newest Attraction “The Land Art No 8’
There is a new attraction here in Phuket which, in my opinion, is unfortunately not getting the attention or visitors that it really deserves. ‘The Chronicle of the Land –…
Phuket’s Rang Hill – A must place to visit
Most of Phuket’s tourist attractions only feature one point of interest. However there is one attraction here in Phuket, which is one of my favourites (probably because it is not…
Creating Art & History
Well known Thai composer, songwriter and arranger Pongprom Snitwong Na Ayuthaya decided to extend his birthday greetings to His Majesty the King with a “music and art” project, entitled “Nitarn…
NYONYA Traditional Peranakan Clothing
When you come to Phuket, you might see a number of Phuketian ladies dressed in Nyonya. In Phuket, Nyonya refers to traditional ladies Peranakan clothing. Nyonya is suitable for weddings,…
Phuket’s Batik Industry
Whilst photographs are the most popular way for people to capture their memories of Phuket’s natural surroundings, be it on land or in the sea, there is another way in…
Tin Mining Monument @ Saphan Hin
At Saphan Hin, located where Phuket Road meets the sea in Phuket Town. In the circle is the Tin Mining Monument, shaped like a large drill bit, dedicated to the…
Discover Phuket’s Real Culture @ Dibuk Road
The beginning of the tin boom in the 19th century led to construction of many fine mansions and shops that are still well preserved. The architectural style, typical of the…
Phuket Nyonya
When you come to Phuket, you might see a number of Phuketian ladies dress in Nyonya. In Phuket, Nyonya refers to traditional ladies Peranakan clothing. Nyonya is suitable for weddings,…
Jui Tui Shrine
Originally, Jui Tui Shrine was located at Soi Ang Ah Lay. Later, it was fired, and then villagers invited Hiew Hoy (Holy Fire) to keep at Pud Jo Shrine. When…
Wat Vichit Sangkaram (Wat Kuan)
Wat Vichit Sangkaram is one of the biggest and most ornate of Phuket’s Buddhist monasteries, and the architecture is quite typical of wats throughout Thailand
Saphan Hin Shrine
Saphan Hin Shrine was established on 16th April, 1996 with the permission by Khun Chalerm Promlert, Phuket Governor and Khun Somboon Kupongsakorn
Wat Khao Rang
Wat Khao Rang (or Sumnak Song Khao Rang) is located at the hillside of the popular Rang Hill, Phuket, Thailand. It houses the Golden Sitting Buddha, the original and first…
The History of Thai Gold
Thai gold goes back thousands of years. There were extensive gold mines in Thailand in previous years. In fact, Siam, Thailand’s original name, means ‘gold’ in Sanskrit; the Indians called…
Phuket’s Baba Culture
The influence of Baba-Peranakan on Phuket’s culture started when Chinese ancestors migrated to Penang and Phuket, when the tin mining industry was flourishing.