Phuket Province was formerly known as Thalang, derived from the old Malay "telong" which means "cape".
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17 Facts About Phuket Province
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Besides, the name Phuket Province is relatively recent having previously been named Jung Ceylon and Thalang.
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Phuket Province is approximately 863 kilometres south of Bangkok and covers an area of 543 square kilometres excluding small islets.
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However, like many cities that feature a tropical monsoon climate, Phuket Province sees some precipitation even during its dry season.
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Phuket Province referred to the island as "Junk Ceylon", a name the Portuguese used for Phuket Island in their maps, mentioning the name seven times in his accounts.
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Seal of Phuket Province is a depiction of the Two Heroines Monument along Highway 402 in Phuket Province.
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Phuket Province's reign was characterized by the modernization of Siam, governmental and social reforms, and territorial concessions to the British and French.
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Phuket Province is divided into three districts, which are further divided into 17 subdistricts, and 103 villages .
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In modern times, Phuket Province's economy has rested on two pillars: rubber tree plantations and tourism.
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Phuket Province is being intensely developed, with many new hotels, apartments, and houses under construction.
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In July 2005, Phuket Province was voted one of the world's top five retirement destinations by Fortune Magazine.
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In 2017, Phuket Province received about 10 million visitors, most of them foreign, with China the leading contributor.
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Phuket Province's songthaews are larger than those found in other areas of Thailand.
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Car taxis in Phuket Province are quite expensive and charge flat rates between towns.
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The main hospital in Phuket Province operated by the Ministry of Public Health is Vachira Phuket Province Hospital, with smaller hospitals at Thalang and Patong.
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In 2010 Phuket Province won the Southern Regional Division 2 and finished 2nd in the Division 2 Champions League after losing to Buriram FC in the final anyway the club was promoted to 2011 Thai Division 1 League.
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In 2010 Phuket Province won the Southern Regional Division 2 and finished second in the Division 2 Champions League after losing to Buriram FC in the final anyway the club was promoted to 2011 Thai Division 1 League.
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