Tin was discovered in central Phuket hundreds of years ago, quickly becoming an integral part of the island’s commerce and trade. The value of this “black gold” was so great that tin was considered a form of currency until as late as 1932. Intrigued by and in tribute to his ancestry, Wichit Na-Ranong, owner and Managing Director of The Slate, used tin mining as a unique and personal source of inspiration in the creation of the resort.
The Memory at On On Hotel, Phuket’s oldest hotel, opened in 1927 as the Un Un Hotel to serve traders and miners during the island’s tin boom. Its Sino-Portuguese architecture reflects the era’s prosperity, and it gained fame after appearing in The Beach (2000). Restored in 2012, it now blends historic charm with boutique comfort in the heart of Old Town.
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