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In this ‘Best of Phuket’ section you will find all our ‘Top 10’, compiling the many things we love most in and about Phuket.

12 Things to Do in Phuket When it RAINS! (Updated!)

Best of Phuket

12 Things to Do in Phuket When it RAINS! (Updated!)

1st Time in Phuket ? 26 Things You Should See, Do, Eat, Know and Enjoy!

Best of Phuket

1st Time in Phuket ? 26 Things You Should See, Do, Eat, Know and Enjoy!

15 Islands Near Phuket (updated)

Best of Phuket, ISLANDS

15 Islands Near Phuket (updated)

10 Mistakes People Make on a 1st Trip to Phuket

Best of Phuket, INFORMATION

10 Mistakes People Make on a 1st Trip to Phuket

14 Phuket Viewpoints (Updated)

Best of Phuket, Viewpoints

14 Phuket Viewpoints (Updated)

16 Weird and Funny Things in Phuket (and Thailand)

Best of Phuket, Fun Stuff

16 Weird and Funny Things in Phuket (and Thailand)

7 Phuket Beaches for Low Season

BEACHES, Best of Phuket

7 Phuket Beaches for Low Season

15 Best Things to Do in Phuket (Updated!)

Best of Phuket

15 Best Things to Do in Phuket (Updated!)

10 Best Rooftop Bars in Phuket

Bars, Best of Phuket, Rooftops

10 Best Rooftop Bars in Phuket

Top 10 Best Everything of Phuket

Best of Phuket

Top 10 Best Everything of Phuket

10 Best Local Seafood Restaurants in Phuket

Best of Phuket, Restaurants

10 Best Local Seafood Restaurants in Phuket

Phuket Beaches – 36 beaches of Phuket! (updated)

BEACHES, Best of Phuket

Phuket Beaches – 36 beaches of Phuket! (updated)

16 Things to Do in Phuket with Kids

Best of Phuket, Kids Activities

16 Things to Do in Phuket with Kids

10 Best Tours in Phuket and Around

Best of Phuket, TOURS

10 Best Tours in Phuket and Around

22 Best Hotels in Phuket We Tried and Loved

Best of Phuket, HOTELS

22 Best Hotels in Phuket We Tried and Loved

7 Best Night Markets in Phuket (Updated)

Best of Phuket, Night Markets

7 Best Night Markets in Phuket (Updated)

9 Most Romantic Hotels in Phuket We Actually Tried

Best of Phuket, HOTELS, Romantic

9 Most Romantic Hotels in Phuket We Actually Tried

Thai Food in Phuket – 10 Great Thai Dishes to try on your first trip to Phuket

Best of Phuket, FOOD, Thai Food

Thai Food in Phuket – 10 Great Thai Dishes to try on your first trip to Phuket

Phuket Beach Clubs

Beach Clubs, Best of Phuket

Phuket Beach Clubs

12 Things to Do in Phuket Off the Beaten Track (updated!)

Best of Phuket

12 Things to Do in Phuket Off the Beaten Track (updated!)

Where to Party in Phuket – 10 Fun and Wild Ways to PARTY!

Best of Phuket, Nighlife

Where to Party in Phuket – 10 Fun and Wild Ways to PARTY!

10 Best Phuket Street Food

Best of Phuket, FOOD

10 Best Phuket Street Food

12 Things to Do in Phuket with a Small Budget (updated)

Best of Phuket, Budget Travel

12 Things to Do in Phuket with a Small Budget (updated)

10 Best Romantic Things to Do in Phuket

Best of Phuket

10 Best Romantic Things to Do in Phuket

Most Popular Thai Food by Votes

Best of Phuket, FOOD

Most Popular Thai Food by Votes

14 Lifesaving tips to survive driving a bike in Thailand!

Best of Phuket, INFORMATION

14 Lifesaving tips to survive driving a bike in Thailand!

11 Best Snorkeling Beaches in Phuket and Around

BEACHES, Best of Phuket

11 Best Snorkeling Beaches in Phuket and Around

Phuket Best Beaches: Which Beaches of Phuket are Best? Vote now!

BEACHES, Best of Phuket

Phuket Best Beaches: Which Beaches of Phuket are Best? Vote now!

Best Kata Beach Hotels: Hotels Right on the Beach!

Best of Phuket, HOTELS

Best Kata Beach Hotels: Hotels Right on the Beach!

10 Things to Do in Phuket for Girls

Best of Phuket

10 Things to Do in Phuket for Girls

11 Best (VERY) Local Restaurants in Phuket Town

Best of Phuket, Restaurants

11 Best (VERY) Local Restaurants in Phuket Town

7 Best Night Clubs in Phuket

Best of Phuket, Nightlife

7 Best Night Clubs in Phuket

12 Great Romantic Restaurants in Phuket

Best of Phuket, Restaurants

12 Great Romantic Restaurants in Phuket

14 Most Quiet Beaches of Phuket (and a few secret ones)

BEACHES, Best of Phuket

14 Most Quiet Beaches of Phuket (and a few secret ones)

18 Amazing Sino Portuguese Mansions in Old Phuket Town

Best of Phuket

18 Amazing Sino Portuguese Mansions in Old Phuket Town

My Top 10 Everything Phuket

Best of Phuket

My Top 10 Everything Phuket

10 Hardcore Thai Food, Only for the Brave!

Best of Phuket, FOOD

10 Hardcore Thai Food, Only for the Brave!

10 Really Cheap Things to Do in Phuket (For Fun!)

Best of Phuket

10 Really Cheap Things to Do in Phuket (For Fun!)

10 Phuket Food You Should Really Try

Best of Phuket, FOOD

10 Phuket Food You Should Really Try

The MOST POPULAR Stuff
 15 BEST THINGS TO DO IN PHUKET
35 Beaches of Phuket
15 Best Islands Near Phuket
12 Things to Do on Small Budget
10 Best Tours in Phuket
11 Best Snorkeling Beaches
7 Best Night Markets
11 Things to Do When it RAINS
20 Great Hotels of Phuket
The Best FOOD Stuff
10 Most Romantic Restaurants
10 Best Local Restaurants
10 Best Seafood Restaurants
10 Great Thai Dishes
10 Phuket Typical Dishes
10 Best Classic Thai Dishes
10 Hardcore Thai Food

The Best EXPLORER Stuff
14 Hidden Beaches of Phuket
15 Islands Near Phuket
18 Nicest Mansions in Phuket
13 Viewpoints in Phuket
10 Things to See Off the Beaten Track
10 Most Quiet Beaches of Phuket
The FUN Stuff
16 Things to Do with Kids
10 Ways to Party in Patong
10 Best Rooftop Bars
7 Night Clubs
10 Romantic Things to Do in Phuket
10 Reasons Why We Can't Leave Thailand

The TOTALLY SILLY Stuff
13 Really Weird Things in Phuket
10 Tips to Spot a Ladyboy
10 Insects for Gourmets
10 Clues you have been in Phuket TOO LONG!
10 Cheap Fun Things to Do in Phuket
10 Fun Diet Tips

The USEFUL Stuff
10 Questions People Always Ask
10 Mistakes People Do on First Trip
13 Tips to Save Money
12 Things to Do on Small Budget
10 Quick Facts about Phuket

The WEATHER Stuff
10 Things to Do When It Rains
What To Expect in Low Season
7 Beaches for Low Season

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Phuket Airport: Things to Know
Phuket Weather
Phuket Event Calendar (NEW!)
Phuket Town Walking Map

PHUKET BEACHES

35 BEACHES of Phuket
Ao Yon Beach
Ao Sane Beach
Banana Beach
Bang Tao Beach
Freedom Beach
Haad Pak Phra Beach
Haad Sai Kaew
Hua Beach
Kamala Beach
Karon Beach
Karon Noi Beach (Relax Beach)
Kata Beach
Kata Noi Beach
Laem Ka Beach
Laem Singh Beach
Layan Beach
Mai Khao Beach
Nai Harn Beach
Nai Yang Beach
Naithon Beach
Pansea Beach
Panwa Beach
Paradise Beach
Patong Beach
Phang Nga Bay
Phuket Town
Rawai Beach
Surin Beach
Tri Trang Beach
Merlin Beach
Ya Nui Beach

ISLANDS

15 Islands Near Phuket
Phi Phi Islands NEW!
Bon Island
Coral Island
Khai Islands
Koh Panyee
Koh Sirey
Racha Island
Similan Islands

ATTRACTIONS

12 Best Things to See in Phuket
10 Things to Do When it RAINS
Buddha Cave in Phang Nga
John Gray Sea Canoe
Kao Rang Hill
Koh Panyee
Monkeys in Phuket
Phang Nga Bay
Phuket Aquarium
Phuket Bird Park
Phuket Fantasea
Phuket Tiger Kingdom
Phuket Town Walking Map
Phuket Trickeye Museum
Phuket Walking Street
Phuket Zoo
Sapan Hin
Similan Islands
Simon Cabaret Show
Soi Romanee
Thalang Road - Old Phuket Town
Upside Down House

10 PHUKET VIEWPOINTS
After Beach Bar
Big Buddha
Karon Viewpoint (Kata Viewpoint)
Panwa Viewpoint
Promthep Cape Viewpoint
Radar Hill Viewpoint
Samet Nangshe Viewpoint
Wassa Homemade Bar
Windmill Viewpoint

PHUKET WATERFALLS
Bangpae Waterfall
Kathu Waterfalls
Tonsai Waterfalls

PHUKET MUSEUMS
Baan Chinpracha
Phuket Mining Museum
Phuket's Quirkiest Museum
Thai Hua Museum
Thalang Museum

TEMPLES and WATS
7 Buddha Postures for 7 Days
Big Buddha
Buddha Cave in Phang Nga
All Chinese Temples
Shrine of The Serene Light
Thai Temples
Wat Kao Rang and Sitting Buddha
Wat Chalong
Wat Phra Thong
Wat Putta Mongkon Thong
Wat Sirey
Wat Srisoonthorn
Wat Suwan Khuha

Phuket NIGHTLIFE

10 Tips to Spot a Ladyboy
10 Ways to PARTY in Patong
7 Night Clubs in Patong Beach
Simon Cabaret Show
Paradise Complex
Party Drinks in Phuket
Phuket Fantasea
Rock City Patong

PHUKET BEACH CLUBS
Cafe Del Mar (NEW)
HQ Beach Lounge
Iguana Beach Club
Re Ka Ta
Dream Beach Club
Xana Beach Club

INSIDE GO GO BARS (HOT)
Devil's Playground (HOT)
Diablo A Go Go
Exotica A Go Go
Harem A Go Go (NEW)
Rock Hard A Go Go
Suzy Wongs A Go Go (HOT)

SOI BANGLA ROAD
New Tiger
Soi Crocodile
Soi Easy
Soi Freedom
Soi Gonzo
Soi Seadragon (HOT)
Soi Tiger

PHUKET NIGHT CLUBS
Illuzion Phuket
Seduction Phuket
Tiger Club

SHOPPING

Central Festival Phuket
JungCeylon Shopping Mall
Phuket Price Check

PHUKET NIGHT MARKETS
Chillva Night Market NEW!
Phuket Floating Market
Phuket Walking Street
Phuket Weekend Market
Phuket Indy Market

PHUKET MARKETS
Banzaan Market
Lor Rong Market
Phuket Amulet Market

EVENTS and FESTIVALS

Loy Krathong
Songkran
Patong Gay Festival
Vegetarian Festival
Vegetarian Festival Calendar

Phuket HOTELS and RESORTS

21 GREAT HOTELS IN PHUKET

MAI KHAO & NORTH PHUKET
Sala Phuket Resort
Renaissance Phuket Resort
Banyan Tree Phuket
Hyatt Regency Phuket
Maikhao Dreams
Pullman Arcadia Naithon Phuket
Phuket Marriott Nai Yang
The Slate Phuket NEW!
Trisara Villas
TwinPalms Phuket

BEST HOTELS IN PATONG
Amari Phuket Resort
Holiday Inn Phuket
Kalima Resort
Phuket Graceland NEW!
Le Meridien Phuket
Novotel Phuket Resort
The Kee Resort
Impiana Cabana
Swissotel Patong

BEST HOTELS IN KATA BEACH
Kata Rocks NEW!
The Shore at Kata Thani
Katathani Beach Resort
Mom Tri's Villa Royale

Karon Beach
Movenpick Resort
Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket NEW!

PHUKET TOWN
Westin Siray Bay Resort
Little Nyonya

Islands
Six Senses Hideaway Yao Noi
The Racha

PHUKET RESTAURANTS

10 MOST ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS >
La Gritta at Amari Phuket
Wok Pagoda NEW!
Paresa Resort
Da Maurizio
360 at Pavilions
Mom Tri's Kitchen
Pan Yaah Restaurant
Tunk Ka Cafe
Gaetana Italian Restaurant
Blue Elephant
Panwa House at Cape Panwa

10 Best Local Restaurants in Phuket
Mor Mu Dong Restaurant
Pang Prai Restaurant
Kan Eang 2 Seafood
Kan Eang @ Pier
One Chun
Kaab Gluay
Raya House
Tunk Ka Cafe Paknam Seafood
Suay Restaurant

50 PHUKET RESTAURANTS
Indochine Restaurant Phuket
Ka Jok See
Kampong Kata Hill Restaurant
Karlsson's Steakhouse
Kin Dee Restaurant
Kopitiam by Wilai
Kru Suwit Restaurant
Nai Dam Restaurant
Number 6 Restaurant NEW!
Osha Phuket NEW!
Paresa Resort
Phuket Brasserie
Phuket Floating Restaurant
Romsai Restaurant
Royale Nam Tok
Savoey Seafood
Sea Hag Restaurant
Tamachart Restaurant
Tanoon Seafood
Tung Tong Restaurant
Vset Restaurant

ACTIVITIES

Diving in Phuket NEW!
Thai Boxing Training NEW!
Cable Ski & Wakeboarding
Dino Park Mini Golf
Elephant Trekking
Go Kart in Phuket
Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay
Phuket Tree Adventures
Spas and Massages
Splash Jungle Water Park
Surf House Phuket
White Water Rafting

INFORMATION (5)

Phuket AIRPORT: Things to Know
Phuket Travel Tips and FAQs
10 Quick Facts about Phuket
Phuket FAQs
Driving and Renting a Bike or a Car
How to Pronounce Phuket
Phuket Price Check
Phuket Map - with all locations
Bangkok Blog

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STORIES and FUN STUFF (5)

8 Sunset Photo Tips
Phuket Funniest Photos
Phuket Tsunami
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