Makham Beach
Makham Beach is one of the island’s least-known beaches, hidden near Cape Panwa when driving from Phuket Town. The beach is lovely to walk on, but the sea is not as blue as other tourist beaches on the East Coast
Things to Do
Siam Beach
Siam Beach on the west coast of Phuket is so small and hard to reach via stairs that it is not worth going there; we list it here because it is considered a beach, good for snorkelling.
Yae Beach
Yae Beach is not fantastic, but we wanted to see it since it is hard to find. It’s on a cape between Patong and Kamala, and you won’t see much there, just a small hut selling drinks when it’s open.
Shore Diving in Kata Beach
The Kata Beach shore diving on the south side of Kata Beach is popular with local diving schools for training as it’s an easy entry and a short swim to the reef
Samnaksong Charoentham Kamala
Wat Baan Kamala is a modest temple near the entrance of town. It is quite modest, but the long lines of small golden Buddhas are worth a photo and a glimpse of real Thai life. Remember that this is a religious site so don’t wear too short clothes.
Quan Spa at Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa
Reserve time for a rejuvenating spa treatment on Mai Khao Beach. Quan Spa offers a relaxing spa treatment in a stunning tropical atmosphere with a full suite of services, including the popular couple’s massage, facials and more that combine ancient knowledge with modern techniques.
THE SPA at JW Marriott Phuket
Pamper yourself with an array of special spa services and beauty treatments at Mandara Spa. Our resort’s award-winning day spa offers exclusive packages guaranteed to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul.
Gym Club Phuket
Gym Club Phuket is a bright, spacious 500+ sqm gym located near Laguna Phuket; a gym for everyone regardless of fitness level. The gym features cardio, free weights, a machine weights zone, a choice of daily group classes, and a functional training area.
Khao Lak Muay Thai
Khao Lak Muay Thai & Muay Boran is a training camp based in Khao Lak, Phang Nga, Thailand. We cater for students of all levels, from beginner to pro level, and for families and casual enthusiasts.
Kids Planet at Blue Tree Phuket
Blue Tree offers more to visitors than just water activities. Kids (and adults too) can enjoy a considerable amount of land activities as well as impressive trapeze training and a skating rink. The exercise Parcours looked fun but also intensive — something the young ones will love.
Wat Suwan Kirikhet (Karon Temple)
Wat Suwan Kirikhet is a small but beautiful temple in the back of Karon Beach. You’ll find it by driving inland from the Karon Circle. This temple frequently hosts the popular Karon Temple Market and occasional funfairs, which are always fun to visit.
Talay Surf Phuket
We at Talay Surf are a family of ocean lovers & take great excitement in sharing our knowledge and experience of watercraft riding with young & old and everyone else in between
Thai Hua Club (Songtek Building)
Songtek Building, Phuket’s first Chinese school, was established in 1911. Initially, Chinese was taught using rote methods, with teachers holding classes in homes or shrines, known as “Sue Sok,” to educate the Hokkien Chinese descendants in Phuket. In 1917, as the number of students grew, Luang Chanathon Nithet donated land on Dibuk Road to build Songtek School.
Luang Amnart Nararak Mansion
Luang Amnat Nararak’s Mansion was built around 1925-1926. This grand mansion showcases an extravagant use of frescoes, a typical feature of Sino-Portuguese architecture. The Chinese believe that bats symbolize good fortune and longevity, which is why bats are a recurring motif in the mansion’s decoration. The mansion has undergone several renovations, the most recent being in 1957, but the main structure remains unchanged. This two-storey mansion features a front porch adjoining the driveway, and its polygonal side wings include small balconies.
Wat Ladthi Wanaram (Wat Tai)
Wat Ladthi Wanaram, located in Chalong Subdistrict in the south of Phuket, is a temple of the Mahanikaya sect. The temple occupies 26 rai of land and has a rich history. It was founded in 1758 and received its royal charter on February 5, 1957.
Wat Sophon Wanaram
A tiny but brightly decorated temple on the road between the Heroine monument and Bang Pae waterfalls. It is easy to spot the gate by the roadside.
Wat Sapam
Beautifully standing on the east coast of Phuket just opposite Koh Maphrao (Coconut Island), Wat Sapam is not often visited as cars usually drive (too) fast in these curves, and the street leading to the temple is hard to locate.
San Chao Hainan Shrine in Phuket Town
Located on the popular Thalang Road in the heart of Phuket Old Town, the Hainan Shrine is more than just a place of worship. Built in 1910, this beautiful shrine has been a cultural and spiritual centre for over a century, especially for the Hainanese community in Phuket.
Kathu Museum
What used to be a very rundown house by the side of the road in Kathu is now transformed into a small and half-abandoned lovely museum about Phuket Food. It used to be part of the large beer storage warehouse. It’s beautiful from the outside, but there is not much to see inside, and the staircase leading to the second floor is often closed.