Wat Chalong Firecrackers
The first time we heard an explosion at Wat Chalong, we thought something had gone wrong. A deep boom echoed across the temple grounds, followed by another, then another.
What to Do?
What to Do in Phuket? What not to miss, and what are the must-see? There are so many answers. Phuket is blessed with many activities and attractions. Some are on the island, and the most impressive are near enough to visit one or more in a single day. After 25 years here, it is quite easy to answer, and we listed all the places we love most in this ‘Phuket Attractions’ section… have fun!
Is Wat Chalong Worth Visiting?
Wat Chalong is worth visiting if you want to see Phuket’s most important Buddhist temple. We’ve been dozens of times over the years and still stop by when showing friends around the island.
IRON BOT Cafe & Bar Phuket
Iron Bot Cafe is hard to miss. Two massive robot statues guard the entrance on the coastal road between Patong Beach and Kamala Beach. We stopped here on a late afternoon drive and ended up staying for sunset.
Phuket Old Post Office and Stamp Museum
The Phuket Philatelic Museum, also known as the Phuket Post Office Museum, is a modest building located in a historic heritage building on Montri Road in Phuket Old Town.
Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025 -2026
Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025 transforms the island into a living gallery from 29 November 2025 to 30 April 2026. The fourth edition of this roving contemporary art exhibition features over 60 artists across historic, natural, and civic spaces.
Wednesday Buddha Postures
Wednesday is the only day with two Buddha postures in Thai tradition. People born on Wednesday during the day follow one image. Those born at night follow another.
Thursday Buddha Posture in Phuket – The Meditation Image
In Thai temples across Phuket, you’ll find Buddha statues arranged by the day of the week. Thursday’s image shows the Buddha seated in deep meditation, hands resting in his lap.
Wat Kanan
Wat Kanan is Phuket’s striking white Buddhist temple, often referred to as the island’s answer to the famousWhite Temple in Chiang Rai. Located in the Thalang area of Phuket, this relatively new and lesser-known temple has recently gained attention as a stunning spiritual and architectural destination.
Baanrai I Talay Cafe Phuket
Baanrai I Talay Cafe, which is pronounced bâan-rai-ai-ta-le and means ‘countryside house with sea breeze’, is a rustic hillside cafe perched high above Kamala Beach,
Ton Phrai Waterfall
Ton Phrai Waterfall is one of Phang Nga’s most majestic natural attractions, situated within the lush expanse of Khao Lampi-Hat Thai Mueang National Park.
Freedom Elephant Reserve
Freedom Elephant Reserve’s dream is to provide retired working elephants with love and care, with limited human interaction on an observation-only basis.
SAWADEEBIKE
Renting or buying bikes from SAWADEEBIKE allows a clean and easy way to move without a driving license. Rent your e-bike and explore Rawai, Chalong, Kata, Karon at your own pace. Silent, eco-friendly, easy to ride.
Bodhi Dog Rescue and Shelter
Bodhi Dog Rescue and Shelter is both a rescue and a shelter located in Wat Sophon Wanaram, a Thai temple on the east coast of Phuket. An NGO, funded solely with donations, is on a mission to help every animal we can. We are a no-kill organisation.
Space and Time Cube in Bangkok
The Space and Time Cube at Seacon Bangkae is one of those immersive art installations that seamlessly blends art, light, and reflection, making it truly unique. Hidden in the basement floor of Seacon Bangkae, you will find a series of rooms with its own unique style of immersive art or creative photpraphy.
Sak Yant Phuket
Sak Yant Phuket operates in Patong and offers authentic traditional Thai bamboo tattoos by Master Ajarns alongside modern machine work
Best Food Tours In Phuket
Food tours in Phuket centre on Old Town’s rich street food scene, featuring Chinese‑influenced Hokkien noodles, Southern Thai curries, and dishes like Oh Aew ice dessert and A‑pong pancakes from vendors recommended by the Michelin Guide.
Party Tours and Party Cruises In Phuket
Party tours and party cruises in Phuket combine catamaran clubbing on boats like Hype and YONA Beach Club with guided bar crawls along Bangla Road in Patong, mixing daytime sailing with nighttime club hopping.
ATV and Zipline Adventure Tours In Phuket
ATV and zipline adventure tours in Phuket combine off‑road riding through jungle trails, rubber plantations, and muddy tracks with canopy ziplining across platforms set 40 metres above the rainforest floor.
Bangkok City Tours
Bangkok city tours cover famous landmarks in efficient half‑day or full‑day routes, typically linking the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew with Wat Pho and Wat Arun for a clear overview of royal and religious history.
Cooking Classes In Phuket
Phuket cooking classes combine hands‑on Thai cooking lessons with short market visits to learn about fresh herbs, spices, and local produce before preparing 3–5 traditional dishes like pad thai, tom yum, and green curry.