'Prom' is Thai for the Hindu 'Brahma'
signifying purity, and 'Thep' means 'God'. Prom Thep
is a headland stretching in to the sea and forming the
extreme south-end of Phuket. Promthep Cape (Laem Prom
Thep) has been a prominent feature for mariners since
of early seafarers from the sup-continent, remains of
whose journey have been found all along the Malay-peninsula's
west coast.
From Rawai Beach turn right and go for 2 kilometers.
The cape has tall cliffs on the south, and was formerly
called by local villagers 'Laem Jao' (The Gods' Cape).
From the cliffs running down to the boulders at the
sea is the line of toddy palm trees. Emerald green currents
swirl in the water and breakers hurl themselves in vain
against the rocky point: it is one of Phulet's most
inspiring vistas. In the distance can be seen Gaew Island
(Koh Gaew). From Promthep Cape, which is the most beautiful
place to catch Phuket's famous sunset, a road leads
northwest to Naiharn Beach.
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