Phuket Travel Guide and Blog
In this ‘Best of Phuket’ section, you will find all our ‘Top 10’ lists, compiling the many things we love most in Phuket island and around. This page is a collection of 28 years of exploration to make your holiday planning easier, from the best beaches to night markets and nightlife in Patong Beach.
Where to eat in Patong Beach? [toc] There are so many restaurants in Patong Beach; you would think that finding great Thai food would be easy. But if you know Thailand, you soon will realise that too many of them serve a toned-down version of Thai cuisine or something very far from local food. We understand and respect that many travellers are new to Thai food and might lack the
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What water sports can you enjoy in Phuket? [toc] There are a lot of water activities in Phuket to add some action to your holiday. The range goes from easy stuff like parasailing to real action sports like surfing and wakeboarding. Surf is only popular during the rainy season when waves are big enough, not often. Those noisy jetskis are thankfully limited to some areas of some beaches, but accidents
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Amazing mansions of old Phuket [toc] There is more to Phuket than just the well-known Thalang Road, where everyone goes on a Phuket exploration. If Old Phuket Town's Old Sino Portuguese Mansions fascinate you, you are in for a treat. Yes, it's a nice walk and a must-do, but if you too have a passion for old houses, you might want to explore a bit further where some fabulous mansions
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Where to take the best selfies in Phuket? [toc] Photography has become fully part of holidays, and the young generation of travellers is always searching for the best selfies spots in Phuket. Local restaurants, businesses and beaches are taking full advantage of this trend by adding a lot of 'special features' to the island's natural beauty. Of course, as you can expect, these backgrounds don't always come for free, and
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Phuket 101 choices [toc] The list of the Best Restaurants in Phuket list is growing fast, especially since the Michelin Guide has arrived on the island. Phuket's culinary scene has evolved a lot in recent years, and the choice of restaurants has grown tremendously. Having excellent restaurants in Phuket happened naturally for a few reasons: Thailand is naturally blessed with fantastic cuisine, able to offer something great for everyone at
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Where to stay in Patong Beach? [toc] Patong Beach hotels come at many prices, sizes, and locations, so finding the hotel that will please your budget and your need for the best place can be tricky. Many readers ask for our suggestions, but there is no such thing as ‘One Patong hotel fits all. Everyone, on average, is looking for the same things. Can you recommend a great hotel in
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Things to see, do and try in Phuket [toc] You are finally coming to Phuket, and that's great! So what makes Phuket so Famous? You heard a lot about it, your friends told you about it, and you probably have a list of 'things to see and do'. Phuket is a small island, only 48km long and 21 km wide, but surprisingly rich in activities. This might be one of
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Where to Snorkel in Phuket? [toc] What are the best snorkelling beaches in Phuket? Not all the beaches here are suitable for admiring sea life, and as we were often asked which is best, we listed beaches with nice rocky areas here. None will be as beautiful as Coral Island or Similan Islands, but they will have enough marine life to make your day. The best beaches are often remote
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What to Do in Phi Phi Islands? [toc] Here are some of the best places to see and the best things to do in the Phi Phi islands. Of course, as they are so popular, those places can be really busy, so it is recommended to stay overnight in Phi Phi and try to reach them early morning to beat the crowds. Note that Maya Bay is now open to
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Where to Celebrate Valentine's Day in Phuket? [toc] There are many romantic restaurants in Phuket to celebrate a special day and to compile this list of the best ones, we had to try a lot! Those restaurants were among the best dining experiences we had in Phuket. To enter this list, the restaurants must have great views or great atmosphere, good service and of course, excellent food. We know there are
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Amazing Buddhist temples of Phuket [toc] Phuket temples, or Wats, are always worth a visit; from the temple hidden inside a cave to the famous Wat Chalong, a visit to Thailand would not be complete without exploring a few of these magnificent and beautifully ornamented buildings ('Wat' means 'Temple', you guessed it). Phuket has many temples; we will probably list them one by one, but many are difficult to find or
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Your Phuket rooftop bars must-do list! [toc] Phuket rooftop bars are just a handful, but the trend has started and is here to stay, especially after the success of the many Phuket Beach Clubs, people are always attracted by bars with a little something on top. There is a law in Phuket that says that construction within 200 m from the beach cannot be higher than a coconut tree (12m).
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What restaurants are in the Phuket Michelin Guide 2022? [toc] Having Michelin Restaurants in Phuket since 2019 proves that Phuket has reached a new level on the international culinary stage. The island is evolving fast and in many directions. While it might not always please those who loved it 20 years ago, the island offers now a vast range of experiences. We love Thai food, seafood and great food in
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Where to Celebrate New Year's Eve in Phuket [toc] What are the Best Party Places for New Year's Eve in Phuket is the big question coming up soon? New Year is a day like no other, and this is the place to be! Phuket is pretty much party all year round so you can expect some serious happening all around the island. Every hotel will have a gala dinner with
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Best southern food in Phuket [toc] Southern Thai food is a treat for those who love seafood and want to explore intense and spicy flavours. On a Southern Thai table, you’ll find dishes with such local ingredients as sataw (stink beans) or miang leaves that you’re unlikely to see in other Thai regional cuisines. The cuisine has also been shaped by a mix of Indian, Arabian and Persian cultural influences,
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Phuket Town coolest cafés [toc] Phuket cafés and coffee shops keep popping up (and closing) all around Phuket Town, mostly around the old streets of Thalang, Yaowarat and Dibuk. In recent years Phuket town has become a trendy tourist attraction and a fun photo playground, and as photographers and models seem to need frequent coffee breaks, cafés just appeared by magic. With so many people wandering the streets in the
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Phuket Best Dive Clubs [toc] What are the Best Dive Shops in Phuket? Based on many readers' recommendations and the years we spent working with local dive shops, we compiled a list of reputable dive centres around the island. They offer an amazing range of dive courses, day trips to the many dive sites around Phuket, liveaboard cruises and speciality diving. This list is not sponsored and is in no
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[toc] Sunset bars in Phuket are a great way to end the day with a panoramic view, no matter the season. And people here know that the rainy season offers more dramatic sunsets than high because of the monsoon clouds. During the high season, skies are often dull and unattractive, and without clouds, photos are rather bland without clouds. But when the last rays of sunlight hit the heavy monsoon
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Where to eat in old Phuket Town? [toc] Enjoying local Thai food in the old Phuket town after a day of exploration is an experience no one should miss. Fortunately, there are plenty to choose from, some are fancy, some are cheap, and some are in amazingly beautiful heritage houses. Here, we only list the restaurants serving real Thai food. Some of them serve some excellent Phuket specialities you really
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Who are the best tailors in Phuket? [toc] Having a suit or a dress made to order by one of the many tailors in Phuket is on many travellers' lists during their holiday. And why not? It's cheap, fast, and can be well done if you know where to go. It seems like a good idea when talking about it from home; however, once you arrive here, you will soon
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