Soi Romanee (Soi Rommanee) is located in the heart of Phuket Old Town. A walk along the soi, the street that connects Thalang Road with Dibuk Road, evokes Phuketââ¬â¢s interesting history. Like many streets in Phuketââ¬â¢s old quarter, there are lots of attractive Sino-Portuguese style shop-houses. Some of the vintage buildings have been converted into bars, guesthouses and cafés. Here you can enjoy an easy-going night out. Soi Romanee was once a red light district for the many Chinese labourers who came to work the tin mines. The name of this soi is intriguing as 'rommani' is an old-fashioned Thai word that has several meanings such as ââ¬Ëbeautifulââ¬â¢, ââ¬Ëadorableââ¬â¢ and ââ¬Ëfavouriteââ¬â¢. Many Thais named their daughters Rommanee following its lovely meaning but the name Soi Romanee roughly translates to 'naughty with the ladies' because of its infamous history.
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