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This Phuket Information section will help you plan your trip to Phuket: an extensive section dedicated to weather, what to expect and how to prepare for each month and each season. Read about what you should know before you visit, what to do and what not to do once here, and the classic first-timers’ mistakes to avoid! Learn how to exchange your money at the best rates, how to go from the airport to your hotel, and the many ways to get around the island.

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Bangtao Beach

Bang Tao Beach Maps ☀️

    This Bangtao Beach map shows the places we visited and some other popular places travellers talk the most about. Bangtao is known for having many luxury beachfront resorts

    ChimJae Walking Street

    The Oasis Thalang

      The Oasis Thalang (formerly ChimJae Walking Street and Vanich Walking Street) is a new 150-metre-long narrow passage that connects Thalang Road to Dibuk Road in the old Phuket Town. This fun local market is covered and has air-con, making it a convenient place to explore when it gets a little too hot or when it starts raining in Phuket.

      Phuket Weddings

      Weddings in Phuket

        Getting married in Phuket brings to mind images of an idyllic, romantic and memorable time with loved ones, but organizing a wedding in Phuket requires a staggering amount of preparation as it needs to be as perfect as possible.

        Chinese New Year in Phuket

        Chinese New Year in Phuket 2026 – February 17

          Phuket Chinese New Year 2026 is set to ring in on February 17, with several days of festivities to celebrate the Year of the Horse. With its large ethnic Chinese population descended from migrants to the island in the past, Phuket’s Lunar New Year festival is an important annual event.

          Phuket Aquaria at Central Floresta

          Aquaria Phuket

            Aquaria Phuket is an attraction in Phuket town, on the lower floor of the immense Central Floresta Wing of Central Phuket. The aquariums cover a large surface and are advertised as the largest aquarium in Thailand, with 25,000 animals and 300 species, which we didn’t take the time to count.

            Phuket Weather in November

            Phuket Weather in November ⛅

              In November, the weather in Phuket starts showing some improvement as it is the last month of the rainy season. On an average year, you can expect a mix of sun and rain, and while the risk of entire days of heavy rain still exists, sunny days are frequent.

              Airport Bus Phuket

              Phuket Airport Buses

                For those arriving in Phuket by air, the cheapest way to get from the airport to your hotel is by taking an airport bus. Costing only 100 baht (a few dollars), the Phuket airport bus options are inexpensive, but they are not very quick or convenient.

                Chalong Bay Rum Distillery

                Chalong Bay Rum Distillery

                  The Chalong Bay Rum Distillery has become known worldwide, but it started very modestly around 2012, in a remote area of Phuket called Chalong. The success of this rum comes from many aspects: the unique quality of the ingredients, the rigorous process, an eye-catching package and smart marketing.

                  Phuket Live Webcam

                  Phuket WEBCAM – Live Camera on Phuket

                    Our Phuket Webcam lets you see what the weather in Phuket looks like right now from a unique bird’s view of Patong beach from a live cam located at the top of the Patong Tower.

                    Phuket Car Rental

                    Car Rental in Phuket 🚙

                      Renting a car in Phuket is a great way to explore the island and its surroundings. Finding a car rental company is easy and hassle-free if you follow some basic rules. We recommend booking in advance with a reputable international brand to avoid any bad surprises.

                      Protected Wildlife Photography

                      13 Things Not to Do in Phuket

                        Like in any country, there are a few do’s and don’t everyone should respect and a few things you should not do in Phuket.

                        Best Yoga Studios in Phuket

                        11 Best Yoga Studios and Yoga Classes in Phuket

                          Phuket has many yoga studios and classes that can help heal your body and mind while you’re on holiday. You can find yoga classes at many Phuket resorts, but if you’re searching for a specific style or method of yoga, you’re best to drop by one of the independent yoga studios around the island.

                          Things to know when driving a bike in Phuket

                          Driving in Phuket – 14 Lifesaving Tips to Drive in Phuket

                            Driving in Phuket, whether it is a bike or a car, is fun and convenient, but most travellers underestimate the consequences of events going wrong. All it takes is a second, and what was so much fun a minute ago turns out to be the nightmare of a lifetime.

                            Phuket Weather Month by Month

                            Phuket Weather Month by Month ☀️

                              What will Phuket weather be like in the month I arrive? What is the best month to visit Phuket? These are questions we often get and some tough ones to answer for several reasons.

                              Phuket piers and ferries to the islands nearby

                              Phuket Piers and Ferries to the islands

                                Phuket is an island surrounded by more islands, some of them, such as Phi Phi Islands, are world-famous, so it is not a surprise why there are so many piers all around.