Western
community, Koh Kaew, Phuket.
The Western community
the latest community
to arrive in Koh Kaew. As with many villages in
in Phuket the Western communities have developed
since tourism. The affordable lifestyle in Phuket
compared to Bangkok, Europe, Hong Kong and
Singapore, makes Koh Kaew a play ground for the who
have the resources to enjoy it.
Work. Work is
divided amongst those who work in Phuket, and those
who work abroad. Many who work in Phuket are working
within the travel industry for example, 5 star
hotels on the west coast of Phuket, food and service
suppliers, travel services, marine services. There
is also a growing number of westerners in the
construction and home improvement industry.
Those who work out side Thailand commute via the
very handy Phuket International Airport only 18
minutes away.
Churches. The
predominantly Catholic churches have English
speaking services at The Dusit Laguna Resort in Bang
Tao and in Phuket Town.
Food. Places
like the
Watermark and
the
Bakery in the
Boat Lagoon, and
Flintstones bakery
at Dulwich International College are the predominant
western food outlets.
Play.
Westerners enjoy many pastimes here
on paradise island. Boating, sailing, diving,
snorkelling, football at Dulwich International
College,
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Boat Lagoon |
Dulwich
International
College |
Canal Village |
Boat Lagoon
Resort |
Phang Nga Bay |
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Images of Koh Kaew Phuket
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