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| Capital: | Phuket city |
| Area: | 543. Phuket city pʰuket is a city located in the southeast of Phuket Island, Thailand. 0 km² Ranked 75th |
| Inhabitants: | 315,498 (2007) Ranked 68th |
| Pop. density: | 581. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of This is a list of the provinces of Thailand in order of their area This is a list of the provinces of Thailand in order of their total population Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 03 inh. /km² Ranked 6th |
| ISO 3166-2: | TH-83 |
| Governor: | Niran Kanlayanamit (since November 2006) |
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Phuket (Thai: ภูเก็ต, IPA: [pʰu:kɛt]; formerly known as Tha-Laang or Talang, or Junk Ceylon in Western sources, a distortion of the Malay Tanjung Salang, i. This is a list of the provinces of Thailand in order of their Population density, based upon the census of 2006 ISO 3166-2TH is an ISO standard which defines Geocodes it is the subset of ISO 3166-2 which applies to Thailand. Thai (th ภาษาไทย, transcription: phasa thai, transliteration:; pʰāːsǎːtʰāj is the national and e. "Cape Salang")[1] is one of the southern provinces (changwat) of Thailand. Thailand is divided into 75 Provinces (จังหวัด changwat, singular and plural which are geographically grouped into 6 regions The Kingdom of Thailand (ˈtaɪlænd ราชอาณาจักรไทย, râːtɕʰa-ʔaːnaːtɕɑ̀k-tʰɑj Neighbouring provinces are (from north clockwise) Phang Nga and Krabi, but as Phuket is an island there are no land boundaries. Phang Nga (พังงา is one of the southern provinces ( changwat) of Thailand, on the shore to the Andaman Sea. Krabi (กระบี่ is one of the southern provinces ( changwat) of Thailand, at the shore of the Andaman Sea. An island (ˈaɪlənd or isle (/ˈaɪl/ is any piece of land that is completely surrounded by water in two dimensions above high tide and isolated from other significant The island is served by Phuket International Airport, located in the north of the island. Phuket International Airport is an Airport serving the Phuket Province of Thailand.
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Etymology
The name Phuket (of which the ph sound is an aspirated p) is apparently derived from the word bukit in Malay which means mountain or hill, as this is what the island appears like from a distance. Description Voiceless consonants are produced with the Vocal cords open and voiced consonants are produced when the vocal folds are fractionally closed The voiceless bilabial plosive is a type of Consonantal sound used in many spoken Languages The symbol in the International Phonetic Alphabet The Malay language ( ISO 639-1 code MS is an Austronesian language spoken by the Malay people and people of other ethnic groups who reside in the
Before that its old name was Thalang, derived from the old Malay "Telong" which means "Cape". The northern district of the province, which was the location of the old capital, still uses this name.
History
In the 17th century, the Dutch, the English, and from the 1680s the French, competed with each other for trade with the island of Phuket (the island was named Junk Ceylon at that time), which was valued as a very rich source of tin. In September 1680, a ship from the French East India Company visited Phuket and left with a full cargo of tin. The French East India Company ( French: La Compagnie française des Indes orientales or Compagnie française pour le commerce des Indes orientales) was a In 1681 or 1682, the Siamese king Narai, who was seeking to reduce Dutch and English influence, named Governor of Phuket the French medical missionary Brother René Charbonneau, a member of the Siam mission of the Société des Missions Etrangères. Narai (Son of Prasat Thong ( สมเด็จพระนารายณ์มหาราช 1629 - July 11, 1688) became king of the Ayutthaya René Charbonneau was 17th century French medical missionary Brother and a member of the Siam mission of the Société des Missions Etrangères. The Society of Foreign Missions of Paris ( French: Séminaire des Missions Étrangères, then Missions Étrangères de Paris, short M Charbonneau held the position of Governor until 1685. [2]
In 1685, king Narai confimed the French tin monopoly in Phuket to a French ambassador, the Chevalier de Chaumont. [3] Chaumont's former maître d'hôtel Sieur de Billy was named governor of the island. The maître d' (short for maître d'hôtel literally "master of the hotel" in a suitably staffed Restaurant or Hotel is the person [4] The French were expelled from Siam in 1688 however, following the 1688 Siamese revolution. The Siamese revolution (1688 was a major popular upheaval in the Kingdom of Siam (modern Thailand which led to the overthrown of the pro-foreign Siamese king Narai On April 10, 1689, the French general Desfarges led an expedition to re-capture the island of Phuket in an attempt to restore some sort of French control in Siam. Marshal Desfarges, also spelled Des Farges (d 1690 was a French general of the 17th century who took an important role in French efforts at establishing a presence in Phuket (ภูเก็ต pʰuːkɛt formerly known as Tha-Laang or Talang, or Junk Ceylon in Western sources a distortion of the Malay Tanjung [5] The occupation of the island led nowhere, and Desfarges returned to Pondicherry in January 1690. Puducherry (formerly; புதுச்சேரி or பாண்டிச்சேரி పాండిచెర్రి പുതുശ്ശേരി Pondichéry is a [6]
The Burmese attacked Phuket in 1785. Burma, officially the Union of Myanmar ( pjìdàunzṵ mjàmmà nàinŋàndɔ̀ is the largest country by geographical area in mainland Southeast Asia. Year 1785 ( MDCCLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Captain Francis Light, a British East India Company captain passing by the island, sent word to the local administration that he had observed Burmese forces preparing to attack. Captain Francis Light (1740 – 25 October 1794) was the founder of the British colony of Penang (in modern-day Malaysia) and its The Honourable East India Company ( HEIC) referred to most commonly as the East India Company, also historically and colloquially as John Company, or Khunying Jan, the wife of the recently deceased governor, and her sister Mook then assembled what forces they could. Thai royal and noble titles signify relationship to the King The system is somewhat complicated and usually not well understood even by most Thai people After a month-long siege, the Burmese were forced to retreat March 13, 1785. Events 1138 - Cardinal Gregorio Conti is elected Antipope as Victor IV, succeeding Anacletus II. Year 1785 ( MDCCLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common The two women became local heroines, receiving the honorary titles Thao Thep Kasatri and Thao Sri Sunthon from King Rama I. Thao Thep Kasattri and Thao Sri Sunthon or Chan and Mook were two sisters who lived in Phuket, Siam in the late Eighteenth century. Posthumously Poramin Mahachakri Boromanat, Phra Buddha Yotfa Chulaloke (1736 - 1809 conventionally as Rama I. During the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V), Phuket became the administrative center of the tin-producing southern provinces. Chulalongkorn ( Rama V) (royal name Phra Chula Chomklao Chaoyuhua; พระบาทสมเด็จพระจุลจอมเกล้าเจ้าอยู่หัว Tin is a Chemical element with the symbol Sn (stannum and Atomic number 50 In 1933 Monthon Phuket was dissolved and Phuket became a province by itself. Year 1933 ( MCMXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. A monthon (English circle, มณฑล was a Country subdivision of Thailand in the beginning of the 20th century Old names of the island include Ko Thalang.
Geography
Phuket is the biggest island in Thailand, located in the Andaman Sea off southern Thailand. The Andaman Sea (မုတ္တမ moʊʔtəma̰ is a body of water to the southeast of the Bay of Bengal, south of Myanmar, west of Thailand and east The island is mostly mountainous with a mountain range in the west of the island from the north to the south. The mountains of Phuket form the southern end of the Phuket mountain range, which ranges for 440 km from the Kra Isthmus. The Phuket mountain range is a Mountain range in Thailand. The highest elevation is Khao Lang Kha Tuk with an elevation The Kra Isthmus is the narrow landbridge which connects the Malay Peninsula with the mainland of Asia. The highest elevation of the island is Mai Thao Sip Song (Twelve Canes), at 529 m above sea level.
Forest, rubber and palm oil plantations cover 60% of the island. The western coast has several sandy beaches, while on the east coast beaches are more often muddy. Near the southernmost point is Laem Promthep (Brahma's Cape), which is a popular sunset viewing point.
In the mountainous north of the island is the Khao Phra Thaeo Non-hunting Area, protecting more than 20 km² of rainforest. Rainforests are Forests characterized by high Rainfall with definitions setting minimum normal annual rainfall between 1750–2000 mm (68-78 inches The three highest peaks of this reserve are the Khao Prathiu (384 m), Khao Bang Pae (388 m) and Khao Phara (422 m). The Sirinat National Park on the northwestern coast was established in 1981 and protects an area of 90 km² (68 km² marine area), including the Nai Yang beach where sea turtles lay their eggs. Sea turtles ( Superfamily Chelonioidea) are Turtles found in all the world's oceans except the Arctic Ocean.
. Kata Noi is a beach on the southwestern side of the island of Phuket in Thailand. Karon Beach refers to a beach and the town adjoining it on the western coast of Phuket, Thailand.
One of the most popular tourist areas on Phuket is Patong Beach on the central western coast, perhaps owing to the easy access to its wide and long beach. Patong Beach ( Thai หาดป่าตอง is a Beach on Phuket 's west coast and to the town adjoining it Most of Phuket's nightlife and its cheap shopping is located in Patong, and the area has become increasingly developed. Patong means "the forest filled with banana leaves" in Thai. For the fruit see Banana. For other meanings see Banana (disambiguation. Thai (th ภาษาไทย, transcription: phasa thai, transliteration:; pʰāːsǎːtʰāj is the national and
Other popular beaches are located south of Patong. In a counterclockwise direction these include Karon Beach, Kata Beach, Kata Noi Beach, and around the southern tip of the island, Nai Harn Beach and Rawai. Karon Beach refers to a beach and the town adjoining it on the western coast of Phuket, Thailand. Kata Noi is a beach on the southwestern side of the island of Phuket in Thailand. To the north of Patong are Kamala Beach, Surin Beach and Bang Tao Beach. These areas are generally much less developed than Patong, and sought out by individuals, families and other groups with a preference for more relaxed and less crowded environs than Patong.
There are many islands to the southeast, including Bon Island, just a short boat trip away. Suitable for snorkelling.
There are several coral islands to the south of Phuket, the Similan Islands lie to the north west, and Phi Phi Islands to the south east. The Similan Islands (เกาะสิมิลัน is a group of Islands in the Andaman Sea off the Coast of Phang Nga Province, southern The Phi Phi Islands (หมู่เกาะพีพี are located in Thailand, between the large island of Phuket and the western All the islands are suitable for diving.
Economy
Tin mining has been a major source of income for the island since the 16th century. Tin is a Chemical element with the symbol Sn (stannum and Atomic number 50 Chinese businessmen and Chinese workers were employed in the mines. Most were Hakka Chinese, and their influence on Phuket culture and cuisine can still be felt today. The Hakkas ( Hakka language: Hak-kâ; Mandarin Chinese: Kèjiā) are a subgroup of the Han Chinese people who live predominantly China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National With falling tin prices, the mining has now all but ceased. Nowadays, Phuket's economy rests on two pillars: rubber tree plantations (making Thailand the biggest producer of rubber in the world) and tourism, with a thriving dive industry attracting thousands of divers each year. The Pará rubber tree ( Hevea brasiliensis) often simply called rubber tree, is a Tree belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae Tourism is Travel for Recreational or Leisure purposes The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who "travel Various nightlife activities such as prostitution attract thousands of men and women each year as well. Even though it is illegal the police will look the other way for a fee, which is paid by the clubs and bars.
Since the 1980s the sandy beaches on the western coast of the island have been heavily developed into tourist centers, with Patong, Karon and Kata being the most popular ones. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. Since the 2004 Tsunami, all damaged buildings and attractions have been restored. The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was an undersea Earthquake that occurred at 005853 UTC on December 26 2004 with an Epicentre off the west coast of
The island is currently going through an intensive period of leisure urbanisation with many new hotels, apartments and houses under construction.
Demographics
As with most of Thailand, the majority of the population is Buddhist, but there is a significant number of Muslims (30%) in Phuket, mainly descendants of the island's original sea-dwelling people. Buddhism is a family of beliefs and practices A Muslim (مسلم pronounced Muslim, not Muzlim) is an adherent of the Religion Among the Muslims, many are of Malay descent. Malays (Melayu are an Ethnic group of Austronesian peoples predominantly inhabiting the Malay Peninsula, the east coast of Sumatra, the coast [7][8] People of Chinese ancestry make up an even larger populace, many of whom having descended from tin miners who migrated to Phuket during the 19th century. The Thai Chinese are an Overseas Chinese community who live in Thailand. [9]
Tsunami
On December 26, 2004, Phuket and other nearby areas on Thailand's western coast suffered extensive damage when they were struck by a tsunami caused by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " A tsunami ((tsuːˈnɑːmi is a series of waves created when The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake was an undersea Earthquake that occurred at 005853 UTC on December 26 2004 with an Epicentre off the west coast of The waves destroyed several highly populated areas in the region, killing as many as 5,300 people nationwide, and tens of thousands more throughout the wider Asian region. As many as 250 people were reported dead in Phuket, including foreign tourists. Almost all the major beaches on the west coast, especially Kamala, Patong, Karon and Kata, sustained major damage, with some damage also being caused to resorts and villages on the island's southern beaches.
By February 2005 many damaged and most undamaged resorts were back in business, and throughout 2005 life slowly returned to normal for the people of Phuket. As of November 2005, following strenuous recovery programmes, there is little obvious remaining tsunami damage other than at the most remote beaches, and the tourist industry, which drives the Phuket economy, has now almost fully recovered. PortalCurrent events News collections and sources See WikipediaNews collections and sources.
In the beginning of December 2006, Thailand launched the first of 22 U. S. -made tsunami-detection buoys to be positioned around the Indian Ocean as part of a regional warning system against giant waves caused by earthquakes under the sea. The satellite-linked deep-sea buoy will float 1,000 km (620 miles) offshore, roughly midway between Thailand and Sri Lanka.
Administrative divisions
Phuket is divided into 3 districts (Amphoe), which are further subdivided into 17 subdistricts (tambon) and 103 villages (muban). An amphoe (sometimes also amphur, อำเภอ am-pʰəː is the second level administrative subdivision of Thailand. Tambon (ตำบล is a local government unit in Thailand. Below District ( Amphoe) and Province ( Changwat Muban (หมู่บ้าน is the lowest administrative subdivision of Thailand.
There are 9 municipal (thesaban) areas within the province. Amphoe Mueang Phuket (เมืองภูเก็ต is the capital district ( Amphoe Mueang) of Phuket Province. Kathu (กะทู้ is a district ( Amphoe) of Phuket Province, located in the west of the island Thalang (ถลาง is a district ( Amphoe) in the north of Phuket Province, Thailand. Thesaban (เทศบาล are the municipalities in Thailand. The capital Phuket has city (thesaban nakhon) status, and the main touristical town Patong as well as Kathu has town (thesaban mueang) status. Phuket city pʰuket is a city located in the southeast of Phuket Island, Thailand. Thesaban (เทศบาล are the municipalities in Thailand. Kathu is a town in South Africa, and the iron ore capital of the Northern Cape province Thesaban (เทศบาล are the municipalities in Thailand. There are further 6 subdistrict municipalities (thesaban tambon) - Karon, Thep Krasattri, Choeng Thale, Ratsada, Rawai and Wichit. Thesaban (เทศบาล are the municipalities in Thailand. The non-municipal areas are administrated by 9 tambon administrative organizations (TAO).
Notes
- ^ Smithies 2002, p. 179
- ^ New Terrains in Southeast Asian History, p. 294, Abu Talib [1]
- ^ Smithies 2002, p. 179
- ^ Smithies 2002, p. 50
- ^ A History of South-east Asia p. 350, by Daniel George Edward Hall (1964) St. Martin's Press
- ^ Smithies 2002, p. 185
- ^ Tristan Jones [1999]. Tristan Jones ( May 8, 1929 - June 21, 1995) was an author and mariner who wrote numerous books and articles many in the first person about To Venture Further. Sheridan House Inc. , 53. ISBN 157409064X.
- ^ Walter Armstrong Graham [1913]. Siam: A Handbook of Practical, Commercial, and Political Information. F. G. Browne, 115, 124.
- ^ Annabelle Gambe [2000]. Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurship and Capitalist Development in Southeast Asia. LIT Verlag Berlin-Hamburg-Münster, 108. ISBN 3825843866.
References
- Smithies, Michael (2002), Three military acounts of the 1688 "Revolution" in Siam, Itineria Asiatica, Orchid Press, Bangkok, ISBN 9745240052
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