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Phuket, Thailand's largest island (360 sq mi/930 sq km—about the size of Singapore), is known as the pearl of the Andaman Sea. The island of Phuket (pronounced poo-KET) is linked to the mainland by ...

While Thailand has long been a long-haul favourite for seasoned travellers and prime destination for Mr Worldwides (read: jet-set travellers), Phuket is officially having its moment. The past couple ...