Ko Sire
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Asia : Southeast Asia : Thailand : Southern Thailand : Phuket : Ko Sire
Ko Sire (เกาะสิเหร่), also Ko Si Re, Ko Si Le, is an island off Phuket. The name is pronounced "Sih Reh" (two syllables).
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Separated from the mainland of Phuket by the Khlong Tha Chin, a shallow mangrove swamp, this twenty-square kilometre island is connected by a causeway to the city.
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- Wat Ko Si-Re, on the hill, has a large Reclining Buddha and provides fine views of the surroundings.
- Phuket's largest settlement of Sea Gypsies (Chao Le), can be found on Ko Si-Re at Laem Tuk-kae. The muddy seabed means the island is not good for swimming.
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- Visit the Sea Gypsy community. It may seem run down and dirty - but the people are real and have genuine smiles!
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- Barbara, [1]. Cheap pearls of all colours from the sea Gypsie as well as shells and mobiles. Very good prices compared to Phuket Town. Bargain with a smile - the sea Gypsies are very friendly! edit
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There are some popular seafood restaurants on the eastern shore.
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- Ban Sile (บ้านสิเหร่) 29/12 Mu1, Thepprathan Road (Tel: 0 7625 2606-8), 13 rooms: 500-1,200 baht
- Gypsy Beach Bungalow (ยิบซี บีช บังกะโล) 77 Mu 4, Amphoe Mueang (Tel: 0 7622 2042), 5 rooms: 350 baht
- Northeastern Seafood Kitchen & Bungalow (ครัวอีสาน ซีฟูด บังกะโล) Thepprathan Road (Tel: 0 7621 3209), 6 rooms: 300-400 baht
- Phuket Island Hopper (ภูเก็ต ไอร์แลนด์ ฮอปเปอร์) 29/12 Mu 1, Thepprathan Road (Tel: 0 7625 2606-8), 9 rooms: 900-2,500 baht
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