Laem Promthep (Brahma\'s Cape) was just stunning! Breathtaking views over the ocean, perched on a bluff about 200 ft above the water! The beaches in the distance were amazing. This is part 2 of a 2 part video in HD. The cape is named after Brahma, the Hindu god of creation. At the top is a shrine dedicated to this God. At the landing where you reach the lighthouse, you will see a Buddhist Shrine complete with hundreds, if not thousands of elephants where people gather to pay homage to the elephant. You can purchase incense sticks and flowers there if you wish to participate, but remember to remove your shoes before entering. You can see several Thai Buddhist monks walking around, (one of them is even on a cell phone). According to the locals, Promthep Cape is a headland forming the extreme south end of Phuket. \"Prom\" is Thai for the Hindu term, \"Brahma,\" signifying purity, and \"Thep\" means \'God.\' Local villagers used to refer to the cape as \"Laem Jao\", or the God\'s Cape. Laem Promthep also has a lighthouse. The name of the lighthouse here is Kanchanaphisek Lighthouse. You can also see the monument to the Prince of Jumborn who, in 1880 was in the navy. He was the 28th son of King Rama V. At the age of 13 he became a naval cadet in England. He returned 6 years later and built the first military base in Phuket. [Altro] [Meno]
