Rak Khun Bar
Rak Khun Bar is quite a new panoramic bar set above Kata Noi Beach, a bit simpler and relaxed than its fancy neighbours like Fira, The Sundeck, and the long-established After Beach Bar, which often draw bigger crowds and louder music.
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!
Travel Agencies and Vans with Drivers in Phuket
Looking for reliable travel services in Phuket? Our directory lists local travel agencies and transportation providers with professional drivers. You’ll find companies offering airport transfers,… Read More »Travel Agencies and Vans with Drivers in Phuket
Wat Kitti Sangkharam (Kata Temple)
Wat Kitti Sangkharam, also called Kata Temple, sits on the eastern side of Kata Beach along Patak Road. The temple is known for its ornate ordination hall, colorful facades, and calm grounds with statues and murals depicting the Buddha’s life.
Monday Buddha Posture — Pang Ham Yati (ปางห้ามญาติ)
The Monday posture shows the Buddha standing with his right hand raised at chest level, palm outward. It represents the moment he stopped a war between his relatives with wisdom and compassion.
Tuesday Buddha Posture – The Reclining Buddha (Parinibbāna)
In many Thai temples, visitors see Buddha statues shown in different postures for each day of the week. The Tuesday image is the Reclining Buddha (Thai: Pang Sai Yat, ปางไสยาสน์). This posture is not about sleeping. It represents the Buddha’s final passing into Parinibbāna (final Nibbāna).
Sunday Buddha Posture – The Steadfast Gaze
The posture for Sunday is called the Steadfast Gaze (Pang Thawai Net). In English, it is sometimes called the “Seven-Day Gaze” or “Seven Days Looking.”
Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025
Thailand Biennale Phuket 2025 is a national contemporary art biennial set across Phuket, featuring Thai and international artists under the theme “Eternal [Kalpa],” which explores long-timescale relations between humans and nature.
Peranakan Culture in Phuket Town
Discover Peranakan culture in Phuket Town with our concise guide to Old Town streets, museums, and heritage homes, plus tips for food, photos, and planning.
Wat Sapam Thammaram
Wat Sapam Thammaram is a peaceful Buddhist temple on Phuket’s east coast, just opposite Koh Maphrao (Coconut Island) outside Phuket Town and not far from the famous Laem Him Restaurant.
Banana Beach on Coral Island
Banana Beach on Coral Island (Koh Hae) is now one of the most famous day trip beaches near Phuket. Ranked the world’s number 2 beach by Tripadvisor for 2025, it’s a busy spot with clear water, white sand, and many activities.
Wat Karon (Wat Suwan Khiri Khet)
Wat Karon, or Wat Suwan Khiri Khet, sits just inland from Karon Beach and has been part of the local community since 1895. It received its royal charter in 1939, marking its official status as a Buddhist temple in Phuket.
San Chao Mae Yanang Shrine
San Chao Mae Yanang Shrine, stands on Krabi Road in Phuket Town. A Chinese migrant founded the temple in 1853 during Phuket’s tin-mining boom, when many Chinese families settled on the island and brought their beliefs and rituals with them.
Phuket Paragliding
Fly Above Phuket Beaches Phuket Paragliding is a recreational activity that uses a lightweight, foot-launched canopy to glide on coastal thermals and sea breezes around… Read More »Phuket Paragliding
Sam Pai Kong Shrine
Sam Pai Kong Shrine, often called Bangku Shrine, stands on Thepkasattri Road in Koh Kaew, a few minutes east of the British International School. They believe Chinese tin mine workers built the first modest hall more than 100 years ago.
San Chao Jeng Ong Shrine
Tucked behind Vachira Phuket Hospital on Yaowarat Road, San Chao Jeng Ong Shrine is easy to miss. A banyan tree guards the entrance, filtering afternoon light onto a red facade trimmed with jade-green tiles and twisting dragons.
San Chao Cho Ong Shrine
One of Phuket Town’s lesser-known Hokkien shrines San Chao Cho Ong, or Tai Yuan Tang, is a small but very old Chinese shrine on the… Read More »San Chao Cho Ong Shrine
Phuket Sports Directory
Phuket is a great place to stay active, with a long list of sports and outdoor activities to enjoy on the island and in the sea. You can try Muay Thai, hit the gym, relax with yoga, or have fun surfing, kayaking, and snorkelling.
Wat Suan Dok
Wat Suan Dok, which means the temple of the flower garden, was built in 1373 and is unique because of the many white mausoleums containing the remains of the previous rulers of Chiang Mai
Wat Lok Moli
An ancient temple with a massive chedi and royal history Wat Lok Moli is one of those temples people often notice without planning to visit.… Read More »Wat Lok Moli
Wat Phra Singh
Wat Phra Singh is a significant one. It looks modest and darker than most other wats from the outside but is superb inside. Walk to the back to admire another temple and a shiny golden stupa