Phuket Travel Guide and True Local Blog
Where to play golf in Phuket? How many golf courses are there in Phuket? You are spoilt for choice if you are intending to play golf in Phuket with seven golf courses on the island and several more just across the border in Phang Nga province. [toc] Most of the golf courses in Phuket are in the northern half of the island so if you plan to play several rounds,
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A small paradise island near Phuket [toc] Rang Yai Island is an unexpected little paradise just 5 km away or a 20 min ride from the east coast of Phuket Island. It is not a secret beach since it is part of some tours packages, but most individual travellers often forget it even exists. We decided to revisit Rang Yai island to see if it was as beautiful as in
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How is scuba diving in Phuket? [toc] Curious about scuba diving in Phuket? Here we address mostly to those who haven't yet experienced this fantastic activity but have been somehow considering the idea of diving. There are only two kinds of people coming to Phuket: those who dive and those who haven't yet. And yes, you definitely should try! It's a lot easier than it seems and there are so
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Phuket Fitness This Phuket fitness clubs list is for those of you who need to keep their body in shape for the beach! Phuket is a tropical island blessed with beaches and healthy food, and for many visitors, it is an opportunity to combine both holiday and healthy lifestyle. There are so many opportunities to take care of your body while on vacation. We have Yoga studios, Muay Thai training
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Family Things to Do in Phuket There are so many fun things to do in Phuket with kids and the whole family. Of course, you could spend your entire holiday on the beach and in the sea with your children, but it would be such a waste not to add some activities to your stay. The family activities listed on this page are great to enjoy with your kids, and
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Where to Find Yoga Classes in Phuket? [toc] Phuket has a growing number of 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 in search of a specific style or method of yoga, you’re best to drop by one of the independent yoga studios around the island. Here’s a selection of
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Phuket Best Dive Clubs [toc] What are the Best Dive Shops in Phuket? Based on many readers recommendations and the many years we spent on the island working with local dive shops, we compiled here a list of reputable dive centres located all around the island. They all offer an amazing range of dive courses, day trips to the many dive sites around Phuket, liveaboard cruises and speciality diving. This
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Where are the water parks in Phuket? Phuket has a few water parks to spend a day of fun, whether you want to laze around on a giant floating doughnut or slide down a 45-degree wet slope and get propelled 10 in the air. It’s a great day for the kids and a safe place to play in the water when the sea is too rough, which happens during low
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Flying Hanuman Jungle Zipline Adventure [toc] Flying Hanuman Phuket is an immense zipline adventure in the jungle above Kathu village, somewhere between Phuket town and Patong. If you need a break from your lazy day on the beach and if you travel with friends, this is an unforgettable adventure. It's a perfect way to spend a cloudy day with a good laugh and some fantastic stories and photos to take
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What Are the Best Muay Thai Gyms in Phuket? [toc] Several Muay Thai training camps have opened in Phuket, with thousands of people now arriving to the island every year to learn this ancient martial art form and get fit while enjoying some beach time. Muay Thai kickboxing has been practised in Thailand for centuries, and over the past decade, it’s become a world-famous sport along with the explosion of
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What Water Activities Can You Do 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, all the way to real action sports like surfing and wakeboarding. Surf is only popular during the rainy season when waves are big enough, which is not often. Those noisy jetskis are thankfully limited to some areas
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How is Phuket Town new aquarium? [toc] Aquaria Phuket is a new attraction in Phuket town, on the lower floor of the immense Central Floresta, (part of Central Festival). The place covers a large surface, and it is advertised as the largest aquarium in Thailand, with 25,000 animals and 300 species, which we didn’t take the time to count. The surface is indeed impressive but How does Aquaria look like?
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Where to go for wakeboarding in Phuket? Update: Anthem Wakepark is permanently closed since March 1st, 2020 [toc] Anthem Wakepark is one of the three wakeboard lakes on Phuket Island. This 650-meter long cable track runs clockwise at 29 km/h and features 11 obstacles and jumping platforms. If you are in the Bangtao area and are looking for some extreme sport, Anthem Wakepark is an excellent option. Beginners and kids
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Where to Surf in Phuket? [toc] Phuket surfing mostly happens along the west coast where you can get some decent wave action. Waves are not huge but are great for beginners and competitions are frequent during low season. You will easily find board rental shops, and surf lessons are widely available at the busier beaches. When to Surf in Phuket? Phuket surfing is best from May to October, which is
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Where can I bathe with elephants in Phuket? [toc] The Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket gives visitors a unique chance to get close to elephants in a fun way. Here, no one rides the animals; the old controversial elephant trekking time is over. In an Elephant Sanctuary, you feed, play and bathe adults and baby elephants in a way you never experienced before. However, keep in mind that bathing with elephants
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Phuket Water Park on Mai Khao Beach [toc] Splash Jungle Water Park is a popular theme park on Mai Khao Beach, just next to Phuket International Airport. It's not huge and a bit pricey, but it's a great way to spend the day with the kids and the family having fun, eating or even drinking in the water of the pool bar. Splash Jungle includes five main attractions. To start,
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Ride an artificial wave in Patong [toc] Surf House Phuket Patong is a fun activity in Patong Beach inspired by the success of the Kata Beach branch Surf House Phuket. Yes, it sounds like surfing but don't imagine real a surfboard on immense artificial waves, it's more like a soft version of wake-boarding. Thankfully it is also a lot easier than real surfing or even wake-board, with a prime location
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Surf an Artificial Wave in Kata Beach [toc] Surf House Phuket is an artificial wave sport in Kata Beach, the perfect way to learn the basics of surfing, wakeboarding or even kiteboarding without all the usual effort and often pain associated with extreme sports. Here anyone can give it a try in just a couple of minutes and depending on your experience and natural balance, you will be surprised how
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Cable Ski in Phuket [toc] Phuket Wake Park (more often called Phuket Cable Ski) is an O-shaped lake equipped with a 700 m long cable running counterclockwise at 30 km/h. This cable ski has been in Kathu for a long time, but we only started this thrilling sport in recent years. Wakeboard is much easier to enjoy than one would imagine! You will be surprised how fast you can succeed
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Frequent Questions About Muay Thai Training in Phuket 1. How do I know if Muay Thai is for me? [toc] You won’t unless you try it! There are a few options if you have never tried the sport before. Firstly, you could take a couple of 1 on 1 sessions at a gym local to your home. In recent years the popularity of Muay Thai has surged so there is bound
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