A History of Phuket and the Surrounding Region: Second Edition

A History of Phuket and the Surrounding Region is the only book to trace the history of Phuket and the central Malay Peninsula from the inside looking out. It follows the fascinating and colourful 3,000 plus year history of the development of one tropical island from a wild and mysterious place of primitive jungles to its modern day role as a globally known jet-set destination. Phuket sits off the central Malay Peninsula, one of the most historically important, but least recognised parts of...