PHUKET, Thailand -- The town of Phuket is the small commercial center of Thailand's Phuket Island, an internationally famous beach and party destination that welcomed more than 8.65 million visitors in 2024. But I came for something different: the food.
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A mural marks the alley-side entrance to Rong Kopi, a favorite morning hangout for locals. (All photos by Zinara Rathnayake)
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