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Phuket Paradise: Why Sri Panwa is The Epitome of Quiet Luxury

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Beyond its reputation as a fabled backpacker’s paradise, Phuket has a luxurious edge that’s totally irresistible, says Phoebe Tatham.

With its crystalline beaches, punchy cuisine and affordable rates, Phuket is every inch a backpacker’s paradise. Whilst Thailand’s largest island continues to draw crowds seeking island bliss on a shoestring, Phuket also boasts a luxurious side thanks to a growing number of five-star hotels materialising along the coastline.

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