WAT CHALONG TEMPLE The most important of the 29 buddhist temples of Phuket is (Wat) Chalong temple locals and many Thai tourists come to pray and pay respects. The temple complex was built in its current location at the beginning on 19th century around 1837 and officially named Wat Chaitararam. Buddhist as well as many […]
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PHUKET HISTORY Phuket, formerly known as Thalang, which is somewhat smaller than the size of Singapore, is Thailand’s largest island. The island is connected to mainland Thailand by two bridges. It is situated off the west coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea. Phuket formerly derived its wealth from tin and rubber, and enjoys a […]