1960s Phuket Street Scene with Wooden Dhow Construction and Local Craftsmen in in Phuket, Thailand

1960s Phuket Street Scene with Wooden Dhow Construction and Local Craftsmen

by Dawn Frazier

A candid street photograph from 1960s Phuket shows a group of local craftsmen working on a traditional wooden dhow under construction near the shoreline. The clear late-afternoon light casts long shadows across the sandy beach where planks and tools are scattered around the partially built hull. In the background, the turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea meet the horizon, while simple wooden structures and palm trees frame the scene. The men wear simple shirts and shorts, their expressions focused as they hammer and measure. The image conveys clear daily life and craftsmanship in a tropical setting, with the dhow serving as the central subject amidst the natural beauty of the island.

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1960s Street Scene Phuket Thailand in Phuket, Thailand in clear late-afternoon 1960s Street Street Scene 1960s
Camera Fujifilm X-E1*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Fujifilm X-E1 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 80mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/60
ISO 400
Film processed in Darktable
Location in Phuket, Thailand
Date 2026-01-09
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 7.8247, 98.3312
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