Phuket 101 is a popular travel blog dedicated to exploring the best of Phuket, Thailand. It offers detailed guides, tips, and insights on what to do, where to stay, and what to eat on the island. The blog covers beaches, local attractions, restaurants, and hidden gems, making it a valuable resource for both first-time visitors and seasoned travellers. Written in an easy-to-understand style with a huge amount of original photos and videos, Phuket 101 will help anyone looking to plan a perfect trip to Phuket or dream about this tropical island, with plenty of photos and personal experiences to inspire readers.
Phuket 101 Blog shares 30 years of Phuket exploration and thousands of photos for those who love Phuket as much as we do. This blog is written from our real experiences: we tried and visited every place, and we paid for almost everything, which allows us to keep our honest opinions, and we are pretty strict about this. Phuket 101 was born on January 15, 2011
We started this idea because too few websites were talking about Phuket in a way we thought would be truly helpful to travellers. Some were too formal, some were hard to read or not visually attractive, and some were too niche. We wanted to share a thousand photos we took along our journey and the fun things we discovered in our endless wandering around Phuket, Phi Phi Island, and Phang Nga.
Phuket 101 now has more than one million Facebook followers, and 24,200 on Instagram and gets more than 250,000 visits per month, which is about 500,000 page views per month.
1M | 24,200 | YouTube 2,600 |
10,500 | Threads 3,420 | Subscribers 1,600 |
Our Mission
Our goal is to help visitors plan the best possible trip to Phuket, whether it is their first time or returning travellers. We help people decide when is the best time to visit according to the weather, and it is not always the high season, low season can be superb and more affordable. Then decide where is the best beach to book their hotel, and what kind of accommodation will fit their budget and their lifestyle. Then once this part is done, we share all our knowledge and experience to plan their stay, where to go, what to see, where and what to eat.
What does ‘101’ mean?
101 (pronounced “one-oh-one”) is the 1st course in a subject taught at a college or university in Australia, Canada, South Africa, or the United States. By extension, “101 is generally used to indicate the basics of any subject”.
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About Willy Thuan
Born in France, I discovered my passion for travel in my 20s. After exploring over 40 countries, including memorable adventures in the Sahara, Bahamas, and Japan, I settled in Phuket in 1994. Starting with just a suitcase and camera, I found work in hotel guest relations and later opened my own advertising company. My career evolved into web design and digital marketing, eventually working with major companies like Expedia.
Throughout my 30 years in Thailand, I’ve embraced the local culture, food, and lifestyle while continuing to travel globally. My love for photography and exploration led me to create Phuket 101 in 2011, a blog sharing my experiences and insights about Phuket. This blog has gained recognition, featuring on CNN and Netflix. Despite challenges, I’ve found a perfect balance in Thailand, enjoying its people, landscapes, cuisine, and affordable lifestyle while pursuing my passions for travel and photography.