Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Historic
Buildings
in
Phuket
Town
Chinpracha House
This 19th-century mansion has served as a backdrop for several Hollywood films in-
cluding Oliver Stone's 1993 movie,
Heaven and Earth
, based on the Vietnam War.
Today, open to the public as a museum, the house stands as a timeless reminder of
an earlier era.
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98 Krabi Road
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07621 1167
,
07621 1281
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Open 9am-4:30pm Mon-Sat
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Adm
Standard Chartered Bank
The country's oldest foreign bank was formerly housed inside this graceful two-story
Straits Settlement building. Efforts are ongoing to convert it into a public museum.
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Corner of Phuket Road and Phang Nga Road
Dibuk Grill and Bar
Another fine example of century-old architecture, this building now serves as a re-
laxing eatery known for its delicious Thai and French cuisine. The old Chinese-style
house features soft interior lighting and antique fans.
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69 Dibuk Road
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07621 8425
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Open 11am-11pm Mon-Sat
