Where to stay in Phuket depends above all on the type of trip you’re planning. The island has about a dozen distinct neighborhoods, and they have absolutely nothing in common with each other. Patong is loud and chaotic. Rawai feels like a small town where half the residents are expats. […]
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Planning Your Trip to Phuket: Budget, Transport, Visa and Practical Tips
Planning a trip to Phuket takes more thought than you might expect. When should you go? What budget should you realistically plan for? How do you get around an island with virtually no public transport? This guide breaks it down with real prices and warnings drawn from the experience of […]
Things to Do in Phuket: 20 Must-Do Activities and Excursions
You’re in Phuket. Now What? Phuket suffers from a curious reputation problem. Some people see nothing but party hostels and overpriced jet skis. Others swear it’s the best base in Thailand for island hopping, diving, and immersing yourself in Thai culture. Both camps have a point, but the second one […]
Where to Eat in Phuket: Street Food, Night Markets and Best Restaurants
Phuket’s food scene is reason enough to visit the island. Forget the beaches for a moment. What really pulls people in here is the mix of southern Thai spices, Chinese Hokkien noodles, Malay-influenced roti, and Peranakan braised pork, all served on plastic tables under neon lights. As we explain in […]
The 15 Most Beautiful Beaches in Phuket: A Complete Coast-by-Coast Guide
Phuket has more than 30 beaches scattered along its coastline, and many of them could hardly be more different. The lively, crowded strip of Patong has almost nothing in common with the rocky cove of Ao Sane, a snorkeling paradise, or with the empty sweep of sand at Mai Khao. […]
Complete Guide to Visiting Phuket: Beaches, Restaurants, Neighborhoods and Activities
Why Phuket divides travelers Phuket is Thailand’s most divisive island. Spend a week in Patong and you’ll leave convinced it is overpriced and overcrowded. Stay in Kata, wander through Old Town on a Sunday evening, eat Hokkien Mee at a small shop near the clock tower, and you’ll wonder why […]
