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Phuket, Thailand
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Rawai (หาดราไวย์ Hat Rawai) is a seafront village in Phuket. The northern part of Rawai is known as Hat Mittraphap (หาดมิตรภาพ), and has some beachfront, while the southern portion is the urban area and a port called Laem Ka (แหลมกา).
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An offshore isle about 3 km out from Rawai. Can be reached in 30 min by boat. It offers picturesque beaches and underwater scenery. There is also a replica of the holy footprint on the island.
(หาดแหลมกา
A small rocky bay, popular with Thais on weekends.
Phromthep Cape แหลมพรหมเทพ
Literally translated as "God's Cape", Phromthep is one of the island's most notable natural landmarks and lies to the far south, around 2 km from Rawai. With high cliffs and uninterrupted views, Phromthep Cape is known for its dramatic sunsets, which regularly attract crowds. At the summit you can visit the lighthouse and a small and interesting shrine featuring elephants prominently.
(พิพิธภัณฑ์เปลือกหอยภูเก็ต
The emphasis is on shells from Thai waters, which are among the most sought-after by collectors, however, shells from every part of the world are featured. There are numerous rarities and freaks including what may be the world's largest golden pearl, large sections of sedimentary rock containing shell fossils, and a shell that weighs 250 kg.
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Great Thai food. Open late. Just look for the many parked motorbikes and the prominent sign.
Waterfront dining. Fresh seafood, international food, wood-fired pizza.
สวนสน ซีฟูด
European-style buffet breakfast for 149 baht. Fresh coffee.
Bars and nightclub
A complex of themed bars. A great place to have a few drinks, play some pool, or just chill out and listen to some music before the adjoining Laguna Club opens its doors at 02:00 where tourists and locals party until the sun comes up.
Seventeen rooms provide modern comforts near the beaches of Nai Han and Rawai. In a very quiet area.
Along with Chalong Bay, Rawai is one of Phuket's three main ports and has connections to many of Phuket's islands.
Read in the guideRawai is quite spread out and a motorbike is highly recommended. The longer your hire period, the cheaper it becomes, and is possible to hire one for around 120 baht/day.
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