PHUKET, Thailand -- "Phuket is a paradise and we welcome everyone who wants it for their second home," declared Sophon Suwannarat, Phuket's new governor.
Phuket's famous Patong Beach. Dubbed the Pearl of the Orient, the island is the jewel in Thailand's tourism crown thanks to its numerous beaches and clean air. (Photo by Dominic Faulder)
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