The rites were held at Mai Khao, on the northern part of the island, 700 kilometres south of Bangkok, Radio Thailand reported. 
	&quot;We are like an experienced person who has survived a disaster,&quot; said Bang-orurat Shinaprayon, Phuket director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand.//DPA 
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