# Kathu Mining Village

Phuket, Thailand

Kathu, the cradle of Phuket's tin rush, traces its boom to rich ore found around 1809 at Baan Ket-ho. Chinese miners poured in, reshaping the island's people, food, and faith, a story now told in Kathu's mining museum.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Kathu Mining Village, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 7.909, 98.333

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