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 natural beauty of the island. Of course, as you can expect, these backgrounds don't always come for
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Here is a collection of photos and videos taken around Phuket after COVID-19 lockdown as the beaches reopened. We drove around the island and took a lot of photos to keep a record of how beautiful the many beaches of Phuket are when humans are away. https://www.phuket101.net/things-you-can-do-in-phuket-during-covid/ Photos of Patong Beach during COVID-19 Videos of deserted Patong during COVID [the_ad id="30528"] Kalim Beach Photos of Kata Beach Karon Beach
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Photos of Rawai Beach [toc] Our photos of Rawai Beach should give you an idea of what this part of south Phuket island looks like. Rawai is not a beach for swimming but it is, usually popular with families and locals. The best-known attractions in Rawai are probably the nearby islands such as Koh Bon, Coral Island and Raya island, but there are also a few beaches to explore such
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Photos of Mai Khao Beach [toc] Our Mai Khao Beach photos may help you decide if this is the right place for you to stay in Phuket. Mai Khao is an 11 kilometre long Beach with nothing but a few luxury resorts. It's a great hideaway if you are not interested in shopping or nightlife, but rather enjoy the comfort of your hotel. NOTE: Photos are strictly Copyright © Phuket
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Phuket Photos [toc] Our Phuket photos share some favourite pictures taken during our many years of explorations around the island and beyond. Here you can discover what Phuket looks like when the weather is nice, by day and by night: white sandy beaches, tropical islands, and the jaw-dropping landscapes of Phang Nga. We also share the many things you can see and do while here, plus the restaurants, rooftops, beach
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Photos of Karon Beach These photos of Karon Beach may help you decide if this is the right place for you to stay in Phuket, or maybe bring back some memories you spent your holiday here. With an immense and beautiful beach, Karon is probably the third most popular beach on the island. It has the right amount of restaurants, shopping and nightlife, plus a good range of hotels to
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Photos of Surin Beach These photos of Surin Beach will help you decide if this is the right place for you to spend a day in the sun. Surin is a superb beach that was once full of restaurants and beach clubs, but it has been returned to its natural beauty in recent years. There are a few hotels around and quite a bit of street food, but only one
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Bangtao Beach Photos [toc] This Bangtao Beach photo gallery gives you a quick overview of what Bangtao looks like, by day and by night: what to do, restaurants and hotels we tried. NOTE: Photos are strictly Copyright © Phuket 101 and Willy Thuan - Copy or use without written authorization is strictly prohibited - (Link back, credit to or mention of the blog does not constitute an authorization). This site
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Photos of Phang Nga Bay [toc] Discover our photos of Phang Nga Bay taken during our many explorations. These include photos of the famous James Bond island, Koh Panyi, the village entirely built on stilts, Samet Nangshee viewpoint and many small islands you will be able to visit on a day trip cruise in Phang Nga. NOTE: Photos are strictly Copyright © Phuket 101 and Willy Thuan - Copy or
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Photos of Nai Harn Beach [toc] Our photos of Nai Harn Beach should help you decide if you want to visit or stay in this part of the island, situated at the very south or Phuket. The beach is fantastic and there are a few more nearby to enjoy. There are very few hotels in this are but The Nai Harn is one of the best resort on the island.
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A rooftop on the 19th floor in Patong [toc] Andaman Sky Lounge is one of the least known rooftop bars and restaurants in Phuket. It's relatively easy to find this place in Patong Beach, but it took us a while to review it. The bar is on the 19th floor of the Andaman Beach Suite and can accommodate between 30 to 50 people. The tower itself is 21 floor high,
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A selfie dedicated restaurant in Phuket [toc] Ma Doo Bua Phuket is a new cafe and restaurant whose sole purpose is to provide an irresistible background to the new generation of selfie lovers. The main catch is an artificial lake cover with those unusual giant circular floating leaves called Victoria Amazonica, a species of flowering plant, the largest of the Nymphaeaceae family of giant water lilies. Around the lake, a
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Where to find a good photographer in Phuket? [toc] Most people hire a Phuket photographer for a pre-wedding photoshoot or to cover their wedding events. But if you think about it, travelling to Phuket with your friends, family or loved one can also be an unforgettable moment, and for a relatively small price, you can hire a talented photographer to take amazing photos in locations you wouldn't even find yourself!
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What are the best sunset bars in Phuket? [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 high season, skies are often dull and unattractive, and without clouds, photos are rather bland. But when the last rays of
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Where to get the best Instagrams Photos in Phuket? [toc] What are the best places for your Instagram photos in Phuket? Photos and selfies have become part of our lives. They are a fantastic way to keep travel memories alive for a very long time, not to mention the irresistible bragging rights on Facebook and Instagram. Who doesn't enjoy posting tropical beach photos for friends freezing in the snow or
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Where to watch planes landing in Phuket? [toc] Plane spotting in Phuket just moved to our list of 27 things to do in Phuket. Watching planes landing in Phuket has become a top-rated attraction in recent years. It’s easy, fun, super impressive, and with such a beautiful beach as a background, it is an excellent photo playground. So where is it? How do we go there? Is it allowed? Let's see
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Explore Phuket Town! [toc] These Photos of Phuket Town were taken around the famous Thalang Road, but also Dibuk Road, Soi Romanee, Phang Nga Road and all around was considered the historical heart of Phuket Town. If you want to explore the old streets and take your own photos and Instagram Selfies, it's simple: use our 'Phuket Town Walking Map'! NOTE: Photos are strictly Copyright © Phuket 101 and Willy
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Patong Beach Photos [toc] Our Patong Beach photo gallery gives you a quick overview of what Patong looks like, by day and by night: what to do, restaurants and hotels we tried. Patong beach is the largest and most popular beach in Phuket island but it might not be to everyone's taste. To some, it's too busy and can be crowded and for others, it's where the party is! You'll
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James Bond Island in Phang Nga Bay [toc] James Bond Island (Khao Ping Kan) is one of the many must-see places in Phang Nga Bay people want to tick off their list when in Phuket. There are many positive and negative opinions about this iconic island, and most are justified. Before that old 1974 Bond movie ‘The Man With The Golden Gun’ with Roger Moore and Christopher Lee (remember 'Count
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Photos of Kata Beach These photos of Kata Beach may help you decide if this is the right place for you to stay in Phuket. Kata Beach is probably the second most popular beach with the right amount of dining, shopping and nightlife, a good range of hotels and a good balance of everything to please families. NOTE: Photos are strictly Copyright © Phuket 101 and Willy Thuan - Copy
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