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The history of Phuket Island, Thailand dates back to 1025 A.D. Remains found throughout Phuket Island, Thailand is proof of the date. The actual meaning of the name Phuket Island, Thailand comes from "Tamil manikram", or the crystal mountain. For those who know more about the history of Phuket Island, Thailand; even with different names given, it was known as "Junk Ceylon" originally. [more]

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In fact, on the older maps you won't find Phuket Island, Thailand. Instead, you will find Junk Ceylon. The name according to history, became official when an article was written about the roots of Phuket Island, Thailand, by an Alexandrian Geographer in the third century A.D. Later it was renamed Phuket Island, Thailand.

Originally Phuket Island Thailand was a way station between India and China for many ships. A place where ship crews could stop for shelter during bad sea weather or just rest.

Phuket Island, Thailand was believed to have been a part of the Shivite Empire as well. Included among twelve cities. As far as the emblem in these early days of Phuket Island, Thailand history records it as being that of a dog. What type of dog isn't really known.

The island's north and central areas were occupied and ruled by the Thais, yet in the south west, it was taken over by a tin trade. A trade in the possession for foreigners.

Phuket Island, Thailand Historical Government

In 1767, Phuket Island, Thailand was reunited as a whole by King Thaksin. During the nineteenth century the Chinese immigrants began to arrive on Phuket Island, Thailand.

These Chinese immigrants began working for the tin mines. Because of this happening, the ethnic changed tremendously. Phuket Island, Thailand became mostly Chinese.

However, closer to the coast it was different. This part of Phuket Island, Thailand was occupied by Muslim fishermen.

Under Rama V's reign Phuket Island, Thailand was the administrative center of tin mining provinces. A group called Monton Phuket.

New Government

In 1933 there was a change in the government from monarchy to a more parliamentary system. It was at this time Phuket Island, Thailand became a province by itself.

Today, Phuket Island, Thailand is divided into three districts. Thalang takes control of the north, Kathu is in the west, and Muang has the south.

The system of government relies on a strong central authority. The provincial governor of Phuket Island, Thailand, is a civil servant appointed by the Interior Ministry in Bangkok.