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Mueang Phuket, Thailand
Today was our last day in Phuket and tonight was the start of a big festival in the old town of Phuket to celebrate the Chinese New Year. We may of mentioned there is a significant Chinese influence in this region and is reflected in the cuisine plus the Chinese lanterns everywhere! The previous night sleep had been an unsettled due to a gang of male students from Bangkok arriving at stupid o'clock for the said celebrations and not really understanding the concep...